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  • Dammy Krane saga: ‘He will live with the stigma for the rest of his life’ Waje declares

    It is no longer news that Dammy Krane was arrested in the US for alleged grand theft and credit card fraud, armed conspiracy, forgery, and intent to defraud.

    He was booked by the Miami-Dade County Corrections, Florida, and was detained at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center where his bail was set at $5000. Though his bail has been granted, but the pop star is set to appear in court on June 23rd.

    When asked to comment on the trending Dammy Krane saga, Nigerian soulful songstress Waje said Dammy Krane will live with the stigma for the rest of his life. She made this known on Linda Ikeji’s Hot Topics.

    According to her: “Understand that follow come no dey this industry, stand on your own. You will not be under pressure to do what you are not supposed to do. This is a stigma he is going to live with for the rest of his life whether he is innocent or not. In January, I was taking my daughter to school and we boarded a plane. I sat in economy class. Even a lady was asking:’ why is Waje sitting in the economy class with us’? I wanted to go and ask her: ‘Did you dash me money’? Cut your cloth according to your material” she said

    Waje was born in Akure, Ondo State in Nigeria then moved to Benin City, Edo State and was raised by her parents. She was the first child and the first daughter in her family. Her parents got divorced when she was young, and had to overcome difficult situations.

     

    Waje attended the Word of Faith Group of Schools and joined the choir. As a young singer she once sang gospel tunes to the delight of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa of Church of God mission int. Archbishop Benson was quite impressed by her singing and decided to help her throughout her whole secondary school days. She then moved to Nsukka to receive a degree in social work at University of Nigeria. During her school years, Waje focused on her musical works such as school concerts and fellowships. She listened and learned from her mentors such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin .

  • Dammy Krane unfollows fans, celebrities on Instagram

    Dammy Krane unfollows fans, celebrities on Instagram

    Following his arrest and regaining his freedom in the US, Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane has unfollowed everyone on his Instagram. The singer has also released a new song titled On Point.

    While no one knows the reason for his actions, the pop star may be opening a new chapter in his career after his jail experience.

    Recall that Dammy Krane was arrested on June 2 in Miami after a stolen credit card was used to pay for use of a private jet. Fans are however reacting to the release of the song saying he is maximizing the controversy to generate publicity for his brand.

     

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  • Dammy Krane visits studio after being released on bail

    Dammy Krane visits studio after being released on bail

    Just when many of Dammy Krane’s fans thought he will be sober after being released on bail, the bubbly singer visited the studio, ready to release a new song. TheNewsGuru had earlier in a report speculated that the embattled singer will record a song based on his Miami Jail experience, this is becoming a reality.Read the report here

    Dammy Krane’s music producer shared the video on his Instagram page and it has generated a myriad of reactions from his fans.The singer will be arraigned on Friday, June 23.

     

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  • ‘I am sorry am in this mess’- Dammy Krane laments

    ‘I am sorry am in this mess’- Dammy Krane laments

    Embattled pop singer, Dammy Krane who was involved in an alleged credit card scam last Friday has cleared the air on the matter. The singer said he is not a fraudulent person and he is sorry for being caught up in the mess.

    Speaking with NotjustOk TV, he said:”I want to use this medium to apologize to my family, my team and my fans. I was arrested in Miami for fraud I do not do fraud. I do not partake in such activities. It just happened that the agent booked my flight with fraudulent cards. My life is all about my music. I am sorry I got caught up in this mess”.

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    Though he has been granted bail, but the news of his arrest has kept social media buzzing becoming the trending topic on Twitter.The court hearing will come up on June 23, 2017 at 9:15am.

  • Dammy Krane released on bail

    Dammy Krane released on bail

    Afro pop singer, Dammy Krane has been granted bail. According to an update from the Miami-Dade County Criminal Justice Online System, Dammy Krane pleaded not guilty to the charges and demanded for a trial by jury and also chose the option of a waiver pre-trial conference.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that the singer has met his bail condition that was set at $7,500. His defense attorney has changed from Deborah Prager to Courtney Erik. The court hearing will come up on June 23, 2017 at 9:15am.

    Only two days ago, his mother released a statement that said the show promoter that booked his flight ticket, is responsible for the credit card scam.

  • ‘Even a plant is sensible than some Nigerian youths’-Cynthia Morgan

    ‘Even a plant is sensible than some Nigerian youths’-Cynthia Morgan

    Take it or leave it, pop singer, Cynthia Morgan has done herself a world of good in terms of staying off trouble in the media for some time now. The German Juice singer recently took to her Instagram page to express her opinion on the Dammy Krane saga. Morgan sees Dammy Krane’s arrest as an opportunity for Dammy Krane to re-evaluate himself and reconnect with his true being.

     

    In her words:” The deep ones know this is your redeem prize…Someone get him a bible in there” she wrote on Instagram.

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    Some of her fans misinterpreted the statement throwing jabs at her for subtly criticizing Dammy Krane. Morgan who is known for not keeping quite when she is being criticized threw more intense jabs at her critics.

     

    According to her:” Only God can re-brand the brains of some of our Nigerian youths. Just imagine such buffoonery …they fill their brains with so much junk to the extent that they can no longer reason well. Even a plant is sensible than some youths…horror youths “.

     

     

     

     

  • ‘Dammy Krane unveils Aiye Miami’

    ‘Dammy Krane unveils Aiye Miami’

    “The pressure on entertainers, especially the young ones is unimaginably enormous. Born into a nation where money is king doesn’t help either. Young people, please don’t bow to societal pressure to conform, be yourself, money is not the only currency you can spend so don’t engage in fraudulent activities to get it”. These are the words of Nigerian controversial on air personality, Daddy Freeze on Dammy Krane’s arrest.

    The aforesaid quote by Daddy Freeze captures a whole lot about the bubbly singer, Dammy Krane, who apart from recently been a headline-grabber in the news following his arrest in Miami over credit card fraud has figuratively unveiled the unsung song [Let’s title it, ‘Aiye Miami’] about the ugly actions some of our highly praised celebs indulge in while supposedly chasing fame.

    Many of us his fans were shocked on Friday night, when the Amin singer said he is going to release a new song triggered by his Miami jail experience.

    The truth is, people often underestimate how intense the spotlight is on these celebrities, and how often times the pressure of getting fame at all cost pushes them to vices.

    Famous people have to constantly monitor their behavior in order to avoid negative publicity, which takes over most newsstands across Nigeria today and trends on social media.

    The pressure that society puts on these celebrities often makes or breaks them, causing many to step a little too far outside the box, and become shadows of themselves . One mistake can ruin a star’s public image, and essentially their career.

     

    If Krane’s cloud clears, the talented singer will surely still love to return to music. It is going to be arduous but not impossible. He must be willing to withstand the heat, If he desires to savage the ugly situation.

    Here are three things Dammy Krane might do to bounce back.

    1. Dammy Krane will need to grant a tell-all interview

    Just like Tiwa Savage did during her marital crisis, Krane will need to win the heart of his fans by sharing the true story behind his arrest giving concise details of the saga. Truth is that the Nigerian music industry forgives mistakes easily. Big Brother Naija’s Kemen is an example. After the controversial ‘Drama’ between himself and TBoss and his subsequent apology, we have moved on like nothing happened. Even AY in his joke subtly told Nigerians to forgive him.

    1. Unveil Aiye Miami

    Truth is Dammy Krane cannot escape being criticized, but he has to learn to leverage on the bad publicity in order to remain relevant. As soon as he is out of prison and the case resolved, he will need to release a new song aptly titled Aiye Miami, where he will share the true tale of his Miami experience and project lessons he has learned from the episode via the song

    1. Start a campaign cum NGO

    Just like Tonto Dike and Mercy Aigbe who now campaign against domestic violence, Dammy Krane will need to start a campaign encouraging Nigerians to embrace the dignity of labour and to shun get rich quick schemes that will contaminate their lives and destinies. This will launder his already mired image

  • Nigerian Celebrities react to Dammy Krane’s arrest

    Nigerian Celebrities react to Dammy Krane’s arrest

    It is no longer news that Dammy Krane has been arrested by police in the United States for credit card fraud and related charges. Hours after his arrest became public discourse, tweets rolled out from his Twitter handle claiming there are three sides to the story and even promising fans “new material” where he plans to share his own side of the story.

    Social media has been rife with different reactions from Nigerian celebs on the Dammy Krane credit card saga.

    Nigerian OAP Freeze wrote on Instagram:”This gentleman is a good person. One of the most respectful young people I know. One mistake doesn’t define him. The pressure on entertainers, especially the young ones is unimaginably enormous. Born into a nation where money is king doesn’t help either. Young people, please don’t bow to societal pressure to conform, be yourself, money is not the only currency you can spend so don’t engage in fraudulent activities to get it!” he said
     

    An Insider who prefers anonymity said there is no hope for him again. In his words: “He never quite broke in to the industry. He can’t be described as an A-list artiste, he doesn’t even count as B-list, so there’s no hope for him again, in my opinion. Add the struggle to blow to this huge scandal, people will surely steer clear from him and his music.”

    Popular eclectic Nigerian OAP and hype-man Dotun wrote on Twitter:” I have always loved this Kid Dammy Krane. I have spoken to him on many occasions. I feared for him a lot, I cannot believe it”.

     

    For self -proclaimed Omo Baba Olowo Davido, he simply asserted that Dammy Krane should be set free. He took to his snapchat and wrote:” Free Dammy Krane . God gat you”.

    Daughter of Fuji maestro KWAM 1, Dami Marshall wrote:”Dami is an extremely honest person and he is a good citizen. He just happened to be a victim of circumstance.Dami i0s a sweet and kind young man. Dami is too young for all these harsh comments”.

     

    Nigerian male Barbie and bleaching advocate, Bobrisky surprisingly had something to say on the issue. He wrote on Snapchat:”Everyone is a sinner the only difference is that we sin differently. May God touch the heart of those who arrested him”.

     

    Tipsy Enupo, a Nigerian female rapper and also a friend to Dammy Krane took to her Instagram page to express her thoughts on the Dammy Krane saga. She wrote: “We are all sinners.. We all sin differently. The internet has given the opportunity to people to voice baseless opinions, pass harsh unrealistic judgments about situations they have no idea about. Most of you guys have yahoo boys as your inspiration, when they dash you money, you don’t question them.

    “And I hope this is clear I don’t have a problem with whatever anyone does to survive. On the other hand, I am neither encouraging fraud. Some of you are quick to attack entertainers accusing them of living beyond their means.. Excuse me, most of you curse artistes who don’t dress well, have a good car, compare them to the rich ones. The societal pressure you put on artistes to look a certain way, dress a certain way, have a certain lifestyle is the reason why people will continue to fake it till they make it.If you ever liked Dammy krane, pray for him. To the artistes coming online posting subliminal messages at him. I hope that when they are giving you that gold chain anddesigner shoe you can reject it and say Baba this money no pure, I no fit collect”.

  • ‘My son is innocent’- Dammy Krane’s mum reveals [Video]

    ‘My son is innocent’- Dammy Krane’s mum reveals [Video]

    Dammy Krane’s mother, Elizabeth Adeola Oshodi, has claimed that her son is innocent of the allegation of theft against him. The Amin crooner was on Friday last week detained for allegedly using a stolen credit card to book a private jet in Miami, United States, US. He has been arraigned on a nine-count charge of grand theft and credit card forgery.

    Speaking on his arrest, the singer’s mother claimed that Dammy Krane’s flight ticket and hotel bookings were illegally purchased by a show promoter before he got detained while trying to board the flight from Maimi to Washington.

    Krane is currently being held in jail at the Miami Dade County Corrections as he expects to meet his bond requirement.

    In a statement shared on Facebook, Oshodi stated that the singer will clear his name in court and instructed all artistes to purchase their ticket by themselves to avoid a related incident.

    According to her: “As an artiste, promoters book your hotel stays and often buy your destination tickets. It’s never once crossed our hearts as a performing entertainment family, to have to verify that the sources of bookings are legitimate.

    “And please, keep in mind that we’ve been in the industry for almost 15 years. Then came the unfortunate past Friday, when Dammy Krane got arrested trying to board a flight from Maimi to Washington: Maryland. His ticket and hotel bookings were fraudulently purchased by the next show promoter (s). And because of Dammy Krane’s fame, all accusatory hell, broke loose.

     

    “We thank God for His goodness and the great spirit of truth. He will have his day in court to clear his name. He will give his personal press release shortly l, however, have decided to speak up against insinuations of fraudulence

     

    and grand theft. Dammy is a truly gentle and honest citizen of our planet and remains a good ambassador for not just the music industry, but Nigeria as a whole.

     

    “I also will like to seize this rare opportunity to warn all promoters, entertainers, the music industry, the performing arts world & all travel-prone individuals to , from now on;

     

    “Buy your tickets yourself.

    “Ensure by prior verification that your ticket and hotel reservations match the purchaser’s info.

     

    “How? By declining emergency arrangements that do not give up to 24 to 48 hours to allow you call the airlines and hotels for verifications. Remember to always give the option for promoters or show organizers to buy all bookings and must accompany with the booking profiles: the names used for bookings, and phone numbers must match your designated or named offers, or they will need to send the cash in their verifiable names to your business account.

     

    “It hurts so bad that fellow Nigerians will do such a damaging act to another, knowing that the repercussions could be so devastating. We are aware of the implications at hand and pray for your faith in our purity, even as we beg for your patience to let the law take its’ course”.

     

    In the same vein, Dammy Krane’s mum also shared a video on her Facebook page thanking God for sparing her son’s life.

     

  • ‘Stop living fake life just to show’-EFCC taunts Dammy Krane

    ‘Stop living fake life just to show’-EFCC taunts Dammy Krane

    Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given a timely counsel to Dammy Krane following his arrest. The singer has been charged to court for a 9-count charge, after he was detained in Miami, United States for grand theft and credit card forgery.

    TapJets, the private jet company the singer purportedly defrauded, also established the law suit against Dammy Krane. Recall that on Saturday morning, the singer had posted some imprecise tweets which neither confirmed nor disproved his arrest.

    In a series of tweet on Sunday, the EFCC wrote: “Ladies and gentlemen, please do NOT mortgage your future in exchange for the transient thrill of ostentatious display.#EmbraceYourTruth”

    A fan who needed further explanation asked for a simpler version of the tweet and EFCC responded:“No dey live fake life unto say you wan flex for the gram. Notin concine bicycle wit petrol station. Respect your name. Maintain your level.”