Afropop singing sensation Kizz Daniel has advised on two categories of people one must be mindful of.
The “Buga” global hit maker said individuals must be wary of persons who would always cheer and laugh with them
But for those who waste no time in frowning and possibly criticising you, Vado advised they be held dear to the heart and cherished.
“Fear the ones that laugh with you. Cherish the ones that frown at you,” Kizz Daniel tweeted.
The handlers of pop icon, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, have described as mere rumours the report that the singer is expecting a baby from another woman.
Many had insinuated that the singer had impregnated another woman after he made a post on social media apologising to his wife, Annie for ‘messing up’ and embarrassing her.
In the post that went viral on the internet, 2Baba wrote in part, “This is no stunt. I am sorry for all the embarrassment I’ve caused my wife, my kids, my mother and all our families, and my management team. I am not looking for sympathy. I am not trying to make myself look good. This is no reverse psychology…”
However, in a statement sent to Sunday Scoop, the singer’s management insisted that there was no hidden meaning in the post. The statement read, “It is understandable for fans, friends and concerned members of the public to get curious and seek to know why 2baba posted an apology to his wife, family and management a few days ago.
We will like to put it on record that the ‘why’ is exactly what was explicitly spelt out in the same post— the pressure of almost a quarter of century of superstardom and a wish to focus on making music without the burden of high expectations of a role model.
“Reports of him getting anyone pregnant are totally false and malicious and we urge well-meaning media platforms and members of the public to completely disregard such. It is fake news.
“Many will recall that this fictitious banker character has been repeatedly getting ‘e-pregnant’ for 2Baba every two or three years since 2014. There is no iota of truth in the allegation.”
Businessman and music executive, Emperor Geezy, has explained why he is not active on social media platforms.
Born Festus Ehimare, Emperor Geezy is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of G-Worldwide Entertainment.
He said his oftentimes long absence on social media platforms was to ensure he pushed out quality content rather than clout-chasing.
Sharing his plans for the Nigerian entertainment industry in a statement on Monday, Geezy said his commitment to seeking talents in Nigeria and across Africa has limited his online presence.
According to him, G-Worldwide Entertainment as an incubator for new talent and a hub for African music is raising the bar for not just Nigerian musicians and actors, but also for Africa as a whole.
“I got A&R in and outside African countries in search of great talent. My motto is one of the reasons I only show up on social media with something new, and not, cloud chasing.
As a businessman, owning multiple businesses in Nigeria has made me more of an introvert for social media”.
He, however, said his absence on social media “doesn’t limit me from socializing behind the scenes; but not on social media, real-life stuff”.
On his plans for the industry, Emperor Geezy said he would be focusing on growth and committed to creating the right environment for talents to flourish.
“G-Worldwide is not just a record label, but a 360-entertainment company, housing a music and movie production division and providing the best of our services on music recording, music publishing, music and film distribution, film production, talent management, film promotion, promotional recording, radio promotion, and a lot more.
“As industry experts, we focus on growth and creating a conducive environment for talents in the entertainment industry,” he said.
Talents discovered by Emperor Geezy include Iceberg Slim, Kizz Daniel, Sugarboy, and DJ Shabsy.
The famous Nigerian hip-hop act, Eedris Abdulkareem, Saturday, revealed that his wife, Yetunde, is his kidney donor.
The musician, who went public with his kidney ailment in July, revealed this at Freedom Vibes 6.0, a colloquium organised in his honour at Freedom Park, Lagos.
The musician, who went public with his kidney ailment in July, revealed this at Freedom Vibes 6.0, a colloquium organised in his honour at Freedom Park, Lagos.
Eedris, 48, said: “I am shouting to my wife. I’m talking about the first time we went to see our doctor; the doctor said they don’t encourage kidney harvesting, selling of kidneys and all that, that the donor has to be a family member, a friend, you know; whether your daughter or your brother or your son, you know”.
“So right there, my wife decided to take all the tests, and from all the tests she took, everything came out positive that she was compatible with me. So I’m giving God the glory and thank God that I don’t have to wait for one year or two years because I know it’s not easy”.
It is the first time the outspoken singer would confirm the identity of his kidney donor.
Eedris wedded his wife in 2003; they have three children together.
Until recently, his wife had managed to maintain a low profile despite being married to a celebrity.
The singer, who joined the event via zoom, didn’t look like his typical self but managed to give an impressive speech.
Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Khalid has spoken about his relationship with Daniella.
Khalid, who was evicted during the live show on Sunday, told Ebuka that his relationship with Daniella is serious.
He said although he didn’t plan on having a relationship in the show, it happened fast.
“It was quick, I knew I said I didn’t want a relationship but it hit me like a bus. It is serious.”
When asked how he felt about his eviction he said, “It’s a lot of emotion right now. I’m just grateful.”
Daniella and Khalid had been criticized for ‘making love’ in the house.
Both ‘Level up’ housemates were seen ‘making love’ under the duvet last Sunday night.
The videos showing their act have since gone viral and stirred reactions online.
Suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, aka Wadume, has been convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Justice Binta Nyako convicted Wadume on counts two and 10 of the 13-count charge brought against him and six others by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the Federal Government.
Other defendants in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/30/2020 are: Aliyu Dadje (a police inspector), Auwalu Bala (aka omo razor), Uba Bala (aka Uba Delu), Bashir Wazlri (aka baba runs), Zubairu Abdullahi (aka Basho) and Rayyanu Abdul.
Justice Nyako, in the judgment delivered on July 22 this year, details of which The Nation obtained on Sunday, upheld the case of the prosecution team, which included Labaran Magaji and Mrs. Yetunde Cole, as it relates to five out of the seven defendants.
Justice Nyako also convicted and sentenced Inspector Dadje to three years on count seven, in which he was accused of tampering with police record to conceal a crime.
Dadje, who was a Station Officer at the Ibi Divisional Police Headquarters, Ibi Local Government Area, Taraba State was said to have, in August 2019, “willfully tampered with the entry made by the leader of the IGP IRT team, Inspector Felix Adolije, by tearing off the entry page to cover up for Captain Tijani Ahmed Balarabe and his team” upon knowing that an offence of terrorism had been committed by Capt. Balarabe and his team, who attacked and killed three members of the IGP IRT team and two civilians who were in Ibi, Taraba State to make lawful arrest.
Justice Nyako equally convicted and sentenced Uba Bala (aka Uba Delu) and Zubairu Abdullahi (aka Basho) to seven years each on counts three, four, five, six and 11.
The duo was, in the four counts, were charged with illegal possession and unlawful dealing in prohibited firearms and ammunition.
Justice Nyako also convicted and sentenced Abdul to three years for harbouring Wadume in his house in Kano after Wadume’s escape from police custody in Ibi.
The judge struck out count one, in which Wadume was charged with kidnaping Usman Garba (aka Mayo) and collecting N106million before releasing him.
She however discharged and acquitted Auwalu Bala (aka Omo Razor) and Bashir Wazlri (aka Baba Runs), who were listed as the 3rd and 5th defendants, for want of evidence.
A Nigerian based in the United Kingdom, Babatunde Tomori, has shared with us what motivated him to drive his ‘Danfo’ from London to Lagos.
Tomori reveals some of the highlights of his travel across the continents, the people he met and he expressed a desire to travel as far as South Africa.
Anthony Joshua has reserved special praise for his heavyweight counterpart Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their upcoming world championship fight at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia on August 20.
Usyk dominated the Englishman during their previous Wembley bout that saw Joshua lose his world title belts for the second time in his career.
Despite cutting a more brash attitude in the build-up to the rematch, Joshua demonstrated his respect for Usyk who stayed to fight in Ukraine when Russia began their invasion of his homeland.
The 35-year-old was part of the Ukraine Defence Battalion and was responsible for going out on patrols as Usyk joined the frontline to protect his country from invaders.
The world champion eventually departed Ukraine after being urged by injured victims of the war to leave and begin training for his heavyweight showdown in the middle east.
Joshua, 32, took time to honour his rival’s commitments to fighting for his country, admitting he would have done the same to protect his home.
“If it was me, yes, it would definitely have an impact and I don’t know if it would be positive or negative.
I don’t know how I would deal with it but I know it would be tough.
“I have never lived in anything like a conflict like that, so I don’t know the sort of ramifications it would have on me.
“I respect what he has done 100 per cent. It’s his home, isn’t it — you have to defend your home.
“It is such a shame that civilians get the worst end of the bargain in wars, when it is a political issue. He is just trying to defend his community so I respect him.
“I think I would have done the same, not as a boxer or a warrior, just as a general person.
Joshua, from Watford, has endured a very different build-up to his meeting with Usyk, first jetting off on a global trip to find a new trainer, before settling with serial winner Robert Garcia as he ditched long-standing trainer Rob McCracken.
Joshua also admitted the rescheduling of the fight was no issue for his camp as they wanted to give Usyk all the time he needed to prepare for his heavyweight title defence
The Big Brother Naija season 7 held its second live eviction show on Sunday evening and two housemates were disqualified.
Ilebaye and Khalid became the third and fourth housemates to leave the show respectively.
The show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, made the announcement during the live show, which also featured electrifying performances from Mavin’s Crayon and Magixx.
Earlier in the week, Adekunle from Level 1 became the Head of House and he was given the power to nominate five housemates from Level 1 for possible eviction.
Adekunle nominated Ilebaye, Khalid, Groovy, Phyna, and Bryann for possible eviction.
Following the votes from the viewers, Ilebaye and Khalid were ushered out of Big Brother house after coming bottom in the list.
Khalid’s eviction was welcomed with tears from Daniella, who is in a romantic relationship with the latest evictees.
After his eviction, Khalid noted that his relationship with Daniella was “serious” during his stay in the house.
The duo had caused a stir in the house and for the audience following their sexual activities under the duvet.
Christy O and Cyph from the Level 2 house became the first evictees for the season during the live show last week.
Before the show last week, Big Brother had disqualified ex-Miss Nigeria, Beauty Tukura, after she received double strikes for breaking the house rules.
With Khalid and Ilebaye’s latest eviction, only 19 real housemates are on the show.
While Deji and Modella are fake housemates, Rachel and Chizzy are Riders.
Nigerian female sensation, Temilade ‘Tems‘ Openiyi has made music history yet again after breaking another record.
Since she set out with her melodious track entitled, ‘Try Me’ in 2019, Tems has continued to warm the hearts of the world till she got meritorious attention a few years ago.
“Things are changing for sure. I think more women are believing in themselves, I think more women are coming out and realising that they can do it,” Tems said in a recent interview.
She added: “When things like that happen, the economy opens up. Conversations open up and there’s more spotlight on the whole country because it’s not just about the men. There’s now something new, something fresh, something different.”
Currently, the singer and songwriter is topping US Billboard Hot 100 chart as she becomes the first African artist to have five entries on the world chart, and Nigerian with the most entries.
This is coming with her recent affiliation with Beyonce on a single entitled, ‘Move’ debuting at number 55 on the chart, dated August 13, 2022.
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