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  • I beg you reform the police please! – Speed Darlington begs President Tinubu

    I beg you reform the police please! – Speed Darlington begs President Tinubu

    Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to implement urgent reforms in the Nigerian Police Force.

    The artiste made the appeal in a video he posted on Saturday, August 23, where he advised the President to focus on protecting the rights of citizens in addition to growing the country’s economy.

    According to him, good governance goes beyond improving the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or building the economy. He noted that many Nigerians are unhappy with the present administration and that history would remember President Tinubu positively if he embarks on police reform.

    “Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy. There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.

    “As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police,” he said.

    Speed Darlington described the police as an agency known for human rights abuses. He condemned what he called the practice of arresting citizens before proper investigations, stressing that such action amounts to a violation of fundamental rights.

    “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it is as if they are not even doing their job. Please before you leave office, speak to your Yoruba brother, the IGP. The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you investigate,” he stated.

    The singer also recounted his own personal experience, alleging that he was unlawfully detained by the police.

    “I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation. They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he narrated.

  • Nigerian celebrity breakups dominate social media scene

    Nigerian celebrity breakups dominate social media scene

    About three Nigerian celebrity marriages made it to social media during the week over divorce, alleged separation, and extramarital affairs.

    While keeping tab on weekly trends, however, observed that the week had kicked off with record-breaking achievement for a Nigerian singer before the marriage woes became the talk of the town.

    On June 26, Nigerian singer and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, emerged as the Best International Act winner at the BET Awards 2022, held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

    Tems becomes the first female Nigerian artiste to have won the category, joining the likes of Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy as Nigerians who have won the BET Awards.

    On Monday, the Judiciary sector took the scene as President Muhammadu Buhari swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

    The swearing in of Ariwoola, who is the next most senior in the hierarchy of the Supreme Court, as the new CJN, followed the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammed on health ground.

    On Tuesday, Nollywood actress, ChaCha Eke, announced the end of her marriage to her husband, Austin Faani.

    The actress made the announcement on her instagram page while alleging instances of violence.

    She wrote, “LEAVE NOW ALIVE OR LEAVE AS A CORPSE. Many have died pretending all is well whilst wishing, hoping and praying for a better tomorrow.

    “I don’t want to “die” or go inexplicably “missing”. I sincerely and publicly apologise for living a lie these past years. True to random speculations, there has been trouble in my perceived paradise.”

    It is the second time in two years that the Nollywood actress will be announcing separation from her filmmaker husband, whom she got married to in 2013.

    On the international scene, American RnB singer, R. Kelly, was on Wednesday sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and abuse of young girls.

    On Thursday, Abdul Bello, popularly know as JJC Skillz, announced separation from his actress wife, Funke Akindele-Bello.

    JJC Skillz made a post on his Instagram page, citing how his last two years in the marriage had been “extremely difficult”.

    He wrote “Dear Friends and family, I need to let you know that Funke and Ihave separated. While it lasted, we shared a lot of things together and have created 2 beautiful children.

    “The last two years have been extremely difficult for us. I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe it is beyond repair now. 3 months ago and at Funke’s insistence, I moved out of the house and apart from AMVCA, I have not been able to get Funke to sit down in an amicable manner to discuss the future of our relationship.

    “I’m making this announcement so that the public is clear that we both are pursuing separate lives. We still have issues that need to be addressed such as the custody and wellbeing of our children which is paramount as well as business interests which need to be disentangled but I have no doubt that these will be resolved one way or the other.”

    The story subsequently began to generate different reactions as some felt bad for the break up while some fans tagged it as a publicity stunt.

    On the same day, details of what led to the separation of Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye of P. Square from his wife,  Anita Okoye, began to trend on social media platforms.

    It, however, became full blown on Friday when the court papers filed by Anita were shared on social media where Paul was accused of extramarital affairs.

    On Saturday, award winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, clocked 31, and had encomiums poured on him by his fans.

    The Grammy winner also celebrated his birthday on stage at the Sumol Summer Fest in Portugal.

    A fan, on Twitter,  @akojireal, tweeted, “Happy birthday Damini. If I could listen to only one artiste for the rest of my life, I will gladly choose you without second thoughts. Your music and journey inspires me.”

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  • Portable reveals how long it will take him to be bigger than Wizkid

    Portable reveals how long it will take him to be bigger than Wizkid

    Fast rising singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has revealed how long it will take for him to be bigger than award winning singer, Wizkid.

     

    The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner told Nigerians to give him two years as he would be bigger than Wizkid.

    Wizkid on stage with Portable

     

    Taking to his Twitter page, he wrote: “GIVE ME 2 YEARS, I’LL BE BIGGER THAN WIZKID”.

     

     

  • Seyi Shay new born daughter’s glimpse appears on social media

    Seyi Shay new born daughter’s glimpse appears on social media

    Talented singer and songwriter, Seyi Shay, has shared a first glimpse of her new born daughter on social media.

     

    Recall that the singer had taken to social media on April 22, to announce that she has finally put to birth.

     

    Fans and colleagues had deluged her comment section with so many congratulatory messages following the birth of her daughter.

     

    The “right now” crooner has finally satisfied a little of her fans’ curiousity as she shares a first glimpse of her beautiful new born daughter.

    Rumors of her pregnancy sparked months ago early this year, she had then verified the rumors in February when she finally unveiled her baby bump in a music video.

  • Sheyi Shay welcomes her first child

    Sheyi Shay welcomes her first child

    Nigerian singer, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, has announced the birth of her first child.

    She announced the arrival of the baby on Friday with a picture of herself heavily pregnant with the caption; “The Eagle has landed”.

    “Thank you all for your well wishes. What a journey it has been. We love you,” she added.

     

    Shay had earlier revealed the gender of her newborn, a girl.

     

    An intimate gender reveal party was held for her sometime last week.

     

    In a recent interview, Shay said “I’m grateful for how far I’ve come, and I know I’m still on a journey.

     

    “So, if this is just the middle, I’m grateful for the journey and looking forward to the future. I’m happy that I’m still progressing.

  • Davido thrills fans at 2nd Access Bank Lagos Marathon

    Davido thrills fans at 2nd Access Bank Lagos Marathon

    Star musician “Davido’’ today, Saturday thrilled fans at the finish point of the 2nd Access Bank Lagos Marathon at the Eko Atlantic City.

    The popular “OSINACHI’’ crooner is part of the side attractions put in place by the race organizers to cool off the nerves of the marathoners.

    The stand which is directly opposite the finishing podium had in attendance DJs who were thrilling the fans until the announcement of Davido to their amazement.

    The ecstatic fans, however, quickly forgot the stress of the marathon, dancing to the tunes by Davido, born David Adeleke, who did not disappoint in dishing out his best tracks.

    The fans who spoke to newsmen expressed delight at the ingenuity of the organizers in offering them such an entertaining feature to reduce the stress of the race.

    Adedeji Idowu said that it was more fun having Davido who is regarded as one of the best hip hop artistes in Nigeria on the stand.

    “This is a great show and I’m happy to be part of this marathon. Having Davido on the stand to perform is one of the best things the organizers of this race have done to make us happy.

    “Davido is one of the most sought after musician in the country and all his fans are happy to see him on stage free of charge.

    “I hope the organizers will keep up with the good works, it’s an amazing event,’’ he said.

    Also, Dolapo Odujobi, a marathoner, praised the efforts of the organizers for not just turning the athletes back after the race.

    “The organizers of this event did well in creating a relaxed atmosphere for those who participated.

    “Marathon is a stressful race and I think the organizers know better, that is the reason for setting up a place where the marathoners can cool their nerves.

    “I commend the organizers for their efforts,’’ he said.

    Davido at the end of his performance thanked the fans for their support and promised to do more in the coming years.

    Davido sang some of his hit songs as “Aye’’, “Osinachi’’, “Skelewu’’, and “Omo Baba Olowo’’ to the delight of the fans.

     

  • Tiwa Savage to perform at Grammy’s week event

    Tiwa Savage has been listed as one of the artistes that will perform at the 8th annual Essence “Black Women in Music”, which is an official grammy week event on February 9 in Los Angeles.

    The event is being held to salute the year’s outstanding grammy nominees and also to celebrate four-time grammy winner, Erykah Badu on the 20th anniversary of her ground-breaking debut album, “Baduizm.”

    Speaking about having Tiwa, who recently signed on with Roc Nation, sing at the event, Essence president, Michelle Ebanks said, “Our collaboration with The Recording Academy underscores the mission of our ‘Black Women in Music’ platform. Essence, like the Grammy’s, has always been at the forefront of recognizing the genius of so many artists and influencers—from iconic legends to the next generation’s international rising stars, like Tiwa Savage.

    “We also applaud our event sponsor, Lincoln, for returning once again to support the vision of this event.”

    In 2011, the ” If I start to talk” crooner was nominated in the best R&B album category for a song that she co-wrote on American artiste, Fantasia’s album.