A 25-year-old comedian based in Calabar, Kingsley Ekpe has allegedly drowned in a private swimming pool while celebrating the birthday of his Principal, popularly referred to as Mr James.
According to Daily Post, Ekpe drowned at a private hotel while swimming with his friends during the birthday celebration.
An eyewitness said the incident occurred along Calabar Mutala Mohammed Highway in Calabar Municipal local government of the State.
He said the deceased, who is also a teacher at Lott Carey Secondary School, Uwanse in Calabar South Local Government Area, met his untimely death when he and his colleagues went to the hotel to celebrate the birthday of the Principal of the school.
The celebrant and his guests took time to swim in the hotel’s swimming pool amidst other merriments and when it was time to depart the hotel, it was observed that Kingsley was missing,” the source said.
The Principal of the School, who was the chief celebrant said it was his girlfriend who raised the alarm when they were about to leave the place.
“We searched everywhere and when we looked into the pool, he was in a sitting position.
“Ekpe was brought out of the pool and strangely it was discovered that he was dead.
We pressed his stomach to gorge out water and instead of water, it was blood that came out. Strangely too, there were no marks or any wound on his body”, Jones added.
However, the management of the hotel alleged that the deceased “took a lot of drink with his friends and was asthmatic that was why it happened”.
The deceased’s father, Mr Lawrence Asuquo Ekpe said he was angry with the claims by the Manager of the Hotel that his son was asthmatic that was why he drowned.
“Can a man live with his son for 25 years without knowing the health status of the child?” the father asked.
Mr Ekpe said Kingsley was hail and hearty before leaving the house that day and had no inkling of the tragedy about to befall the family.
“My son plays football. Does an asthmatic patient play football? He jogs every morning, does asthmatic patient jog? Certainly the hotel is not saying the truth of what took place there”, he fumed.
At the Federal Housing Police Station where the matter was reported, the DPO confirmed the incident, stating that investigations were in progress to unravel what “actually took place there and no stone will be left unturned to get to the root of the matter”.
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has sentenced a 24-year-old man, Dayo Asiwaju, to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of using charms to rape a student.
Asiwaju was tried and found guilty on / Thursday on two counts bordering on rape and unlawful possession of charms by Justice Ogunmoye Lekan, who said the prosecution had proven its case beyond every reasonable doubt.
In her judgment, Lekan said:
“The sole issue for determination is resolved in favour of the prosecution. The defendant is accordingly found guilty as charged on both counts.
He is sentenced to life imprisonment on count one (rape) and on count two, he is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.”
The prosecutor, Dolapo Oyewole, while giving his evidence in chief, said the offences were is contrary to sections 357 and 213 (b) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C16 Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.
According to the charge sheet, Asiwaju allegedly committed the offences on March 29, 2019, on Ikoyi Street, Ikere Ekiti, where he used a charm to rape the victim, a 200-level student of Economics and Political Education at the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti.
During the trial, the prosecutor called two witnesses, while exhibits tendered included the confessional statement of the convict, a bed sheet stained with blood, charms, among others.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kubwa, Abuja has dismissed a motion filed by a government-sponsored activist, Kenechukwu Okeke to strike out the substantive suit filed by 50 celebrities and human rights activists to stop their trial and direct criminal complaint/suit filed against them.
The court also by this ruling upheld all injunctive orders restraining the Nigeria Police Force, Kenechukwu Okeke from taking any steps to prosecute the 50 Nigeria individuals over the 2020 EndSARS protest.
Okeke had filed a suit in his capacity at the FCT Magistrate’s Court Wuse Zone 6 against all the 50 individuals for showing support for the October 2020 #EndSARS protest by tweeting about it or getting physically involved.
Ruling on the matter on Friday, Justice Bello Kawu held that the injunctive orders made by the court and the suit filed by the human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju in his representative capacity is proper and legal in law as the FCT High Court sitting in Kubwa-FCT is acting in its supervisory jurisdiction over the lower Magistrate’s Court, against the criminal suit filed by Kenechukwu Okeke.
The lead counsel for Adeyanju, Samuel Ihensekhien, representing 49 others in the suit, commended the ruling, adding that it was a victory for the ordinary people of Nigeria, and a pointer to the fact that peaceful protest is not a crime in Nigeria.
He said the landmark ruling would enable the court to take and entertain their final application to quash and dismiss the frivolous, direct criminal complaint and charge filed by Okeke at the Magistrate’s Court against the affected individuals.
Ihensekhien said, “By virtue of today’s ruling, his motion of dismissal of this substantive case has been dismissed by the honourable FCT High Court. The consequence of it is that the court will hear the substantive application to formally dismiss the pending criminal complaint and charge before the Magistrate’s court.
“We are so happy and justice can still be found in Nigeria in spite of the elaborate and extensive arguments over whether this case should be dismissed or not. Thank God the court held in our favour and we are so grateful.”
The matter has been adjourned to September 7, 2021.
The lawyer alleged that during the protest, his belongings were destroyed and that the defendants who promoted the #EndSARS protests must be brought to justice.
Those listed as defendants include Sam Adeyemi, senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre; Kanu Nwankwo, former Nigerian international footballer; Innocent Idibia, Nigerian singer and songwriter, popularly known as 2face; David Adeleke, Nigerian Afropop singer, better known as Davido.
Others listed in the suit include Aisha Yesufu, Kiki Mordi, Peter Okoye, Paul Okoye, Deji Adeyanju, Tiwa Savage, Folarin Falana (Falz), Feyikemi Abudu, and Debo Adebayo.
International award-winning music act, Damini ”Burna Boy” Ogulu on Friday hit the big 30, and his fans have taken to social media to celebrate him.
Recall that the Dancehall and Afrobeat sensation, in a series of tweets few days back, revealed how he wanted to celebrate his 30th birthday.
Burna Boy announced plans to party in Miami with Diddy, Pharrel, Kodak Black, Rick Ross, Kamaru Usman, and Zoey Dollaz.
He wrote; ”I can’t believe I’m really turning 30 years old in a week.”
My Father is Not rich at all But i pray that as this new phase of my life begins I can be even half the man that he is. I just want to be better and do better.”
”I’m feeling emotional as fuck right now. lol. I wanna be in MIAMI on my birthday Smiling the whole week. @Diddy @Pharrell @KodakBlack1k @USMAN84kg @RickRoss @ZoeyDollaz im turning 30 in yo City! What we doing?
”Everyone who can make it to MIAMI on the 2nd of July to the 5th of July should COME PARTY with me”.
Well, to mark his special day, Nigerians on social media shared some cool photos of him, and penned heartwarming words for the African Giant.
American rapper, Kodak Black has stirred controversy on social media platforms after videos of him throwing money in the ocean and flushing dollar bills down the toilet surfaced online.
The 24-year-old Hip Hop act recently got pardoned by former President Donald Trump, and was released from prison in January.
In a video he shared on his official Instagram page, Kodak was spotted throwing a stack of $100 bills off a boat into the ocean.
I Broke You Off When Dem Fuck Niggas Wouldn’t Give You A Dime !!! I Ain’t Owe You Shit Nigga I Just Wanted To See You Shine !!! Yeen Never Gave Me Shit Nigga I Had My Own Grind !!!!,” he captioned the post.
In another video, he could be seen flushing several hundred dollar bills in the toilet and when the money got clogged, Kodak put his hand in the toilet to push it down the hole.
Abdulmaleek, son of Habeeb Uthman popularly known as Obama DMW, has taken to social media to pen down an emotional tribute to his late father.
Obama, who was a close associate and road manager for Davido, died on Tuesday evening, with the cause of his death given as cardiac arrest.
According to sources, he drove himself to the hospital for a medical check-up and gave up the ghost shortly after being admitted.
Maleek, in his tribute on Instagram said he could never be strong to bear the pain of his loss.
He wrote: “Dad! wait why am I even saying dad… you were my brother, you were my twin we so much looked alike… you made me understand that I am a strongman you taught me to be strong but sorry I’m letting you down. I can never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here… I miss you! Abdul Maleek loves you so so so much… I have never been in a pain like this before…
Dad, I won’t immortalize you in the stars, because they fade away. I won’t remember you with a poem, for it will be forgotten one day. I will just keep you safe in my heart so that you are with me in every way. I miss you”.
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike has voiced his disapproval of the re-arrest of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Ripples Nigeria had reported that the Federal Government on Tuesday rearrested Kanu.
According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), the IPOB leader was arrested by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security agents in a coordinated interception.
However, in his reaction on Thursday in a sermon, Mbaka dared the government to do its worst while God does his best.
He said, “Arrest is not the solution. There is agitation in the land, let the leaders listen. Their stubbornness one day will collapse this country.
It is not a matter of referendum, the Israelites did not do any referendum before they left the land of Egypt.
“Who is fooling who? You don’t call a bulldog a bad name to kill it. People have senses. This is not between power and money, there is still God.
“For my beloved Nigerians and children of God, as far as God is still alive, in spite of all these, there is still hope.
“Let them do their worst, God will do his best. They will do their worst against us, God will do his best”.
Big Brother Naija star, Prince Enwerem says certain housemates formed a clique against him because he was competitive.
Prince made the allegation in the latest episode of BBNaija ”Lockdown” reunion show which focused on drama and fights in the house.
He stressed that other housemates saw him as a threat when they were in the house.
The BBNaija season 5 contestant went further to accuse love birds, Neo and Vee as well as Ozo of having problems with his competitive nature, hence their reason for ganging up to antagonize him.
I felt offended that the housemates during competitions conspired against me sometimes.
“I feel they were threatened by me in the house,” Prince said in part.
Nigerian singer and DMW artiste, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh aka Peruzzi, has gone spiritual, praying against any death hovering above him and the DMW family.
He prayed against untimely death in the wake of the demise of Davido’s road manager, Obama DMW.
Peruzzi took to his social media page shortly after Daffy Blanco, a lady who once accused him of rape revealed that she had a bad dream about him.
According to his accuser, she dreamt that “he was gone” so she decided to reach out to him and preach forgiveness because life is too short to hold a grudge.
Reacting on IG, the Majesty crooner wrote; ”No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper, and that’s on default.”
He also wrote on his Insta Story; ”I AIN’T PERFECT IF I EVER HURT YOU, I’M SORRY REALLY SORRY”.
Ahead of his planned Yoruba Rally in Lagos, the residence of activist, Sunday Igboho, was attacked by identified assailants.
Igboho’s house situated at the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State, was attacked around 1am on Thursday, according to his spokesman Olayomi Koiki.
Koiki made these claims on Thursday via a statement issued on a Facebook Live chat.
He said, “I can confirm that those who came are definitely Nigerian soldiers. There are more than 100 soldiers that came”, he said.
He added, “The situation is very active as more security operatives in about seven Nigerian Army patrol vans have arrived.”
However, the spokesman said, “He (Sunday Igboho) is currently safe.”
This is the second time Igboho’s residence is coming under attack. It was also attacked recently in the wake of crisis in the state after the Fulanis community in Igangan area of the state was sacked by Igboho’s supporters.
Ripples Nigeria had reported that the Lagos police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said he is not aware of the planned rally for Yoruba nation in the state being organised by Igboho.
“I am not aware of Sunday Igboho’s planned Lagos rally. When the Command is aware, the Command will react to that. For now, we are not aware of that,” he said.
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith was born September 18, 1971. She is an American actress, screenwriter, producer, talk show host, businesswoman, and occasional singer-songwriter. She is best known for her roles in “A Different World”(1991–1993), “The Nutty Professor” (1996), “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003), “The Matrix Revolutions “(2003), “Gotham” (2014–2016) and “Girls Trip” (2017). In 2018, Pinkett Smith began co-hosting the Facebook Watchtalk show Red Table Talk, for which she has received a Daytime Emmy Award from seven nominations.
Her other notable roles include a guest appearance on the short-lived sitcom True Colors (1990), Menace II Society (1993), Set It Off (1996), Scream 2 (1997), Ali (2001), Collateral (2004), the Madagascar films(2005–2012), Hawthorne (2009–2011), Magic Mike XXL (2015), Bad Moms (2016), and Angel Has Fallen(2019).
Pinkett Smith launched her music career in 2002, when she helped create the heavy metal band Wicked Wisdom, for which she was a singer and songwriter. Along with her husband Will Smith, she has a production company, and has producing credits in films, documentaries, and television series. She also wrote a children’s book, Girls Hold Up This World, which was published in 2004.
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith
Jada has been married to Will Smith since 1997, with whom she has two children: son Jaden and daughter Willow. Through their marriage, she is also stepmother to Smith’s son from his first marriage, Trey Smith.
This month, naijapremiumgist presents an amiable icon in the entertainment industry as the personality of the month of June.
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies and actor. He was born to the royal family of Agbarha Otor in Ughelli LGA of Delta State on the 24th of June; 1965.
He is the first son of his very large household. His father was a military officer and soldier at one time, stationed in Lagos State.
Alibaba did his primary and secondary education in Lagos State. At the completion of his secondary school education, he gained admission into the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in Edo State, gaining a Bachelor’s degree in Religion Studies and Philosophy. At the completion of his tertiary education, he moved back to Lagos.
He began his professional career performing at corporate events, appearing on television shows with Patrick Doyle, Charly Boy and Danladi Bako, and making cameo appearances on radio shows with Bisi Olatilo, Sani Irabor and Mani Onumonmu. He also worked with Prince Adedapo Benjamin Adelegan of DP Lekki Limited as executive assistant in 1991.
With little precedent in Nigeria for stand-up comedians, Ali Baba persevered to professionalize his skills and carve a niche as an innovator and comedian for corporate and non-corporate events and by serving as a Master of Ceremony at many events.
In 1993, he registered his company Alibaba Hicuppuray 3rd to enhance the perception of comedians as a profession and a respected way of life. As part of this work, in 1998, he hired billboards on strategic Lagos streets with the message that became known as “Being Funny is Serious Business.”
Ali Baba, maintains the philosophy that his business is big enough for all who want to make comedy their chosen profession. As such, he supports, mentors and presents several comedians helping to ensure that standards are maintained and professionalism encouraged.
Ali Baba is married to Mary Akpobome and he has featured in popular movies: My Guy (1998) The Last 3 Digits (2014) Head Gone (2014) The Wedding Party (2016) Alakada (2017)
He has the following awards to his credit
In 2001, he won the Laughter-Awards-Back theatre in the category for “Outstanding performance”.
In 2002, he won the Achievers Merit Award from Delta State University.He also bagged a recognition award for helping upcoming entrepreneurs by the Eric’s Entertainment.
In 2004, he won the Pendulum Awards LASU National Association of Physics Students for “Icon of Comedy”.
In 2004, he was the first Nigerian to receive the “Icon of Comedy” awards from Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
In 2005, he won the National Comedy Award by the Comedy Enterprise.
In 2006, he received an Award for Excellence by the Lagos State University. The City People Entertainment Award also recognized his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry in 2006.*He has received the Enablers Ment Award from RCCG in 2007
The News Diamond Award in 2008 also recognized his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry*In 2009, he received the National Daily Award for the comedian of the decade.
In 2010, he received an award for the comedy for change award to mark his 20th year on stage.In April 2018, he also received an award for his immense contribution to the Nigerian comedy industry by The Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International.
Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo has taken to her Instagram page to deny reports that she is in a relationship with the former Kogi State senator, Dino Melaye.
In a lengthy Instagram post, the actress addressed the controversy that her photo with the senator caused on social media after it surfaced online.
Okeowo revealed that she did not intend to instigate brouhaha with the suggestive photo; she explained that she met Dino Melaye at a wedding function where she decided to take a photo with him.
In her opening paragraph, the actress stated that she does not intend to snatch the former Kogi State leader from a certain colleague.
Biodun Okeowo wrote;
A few days ago, my attention was drawn to an audio recording circulating on social media, which I also listened to myself; purportedly accusing me of being romantically involved with Dino Melaye.
“It was shocking to hear about insinuations of snatching him from a colleague, and being in a romantic relationship with him.”
She continued;
“I met Dino Melaye at a certain wedding ceremony where we took photographs together; just as I did with other guests and dignitaries at the party.
“Thereafter, I posted on my IG handle.
Unknown to me posting a picture of myself and Dino only gave rumor mongers a field day to spread lies and unfounded allegations against me that I’m dating this particular man.
“I unequivocally state and reaffirm that I am not and was never in any amorous relationship with Dino and neither am I in any form of entanglement with him.”
The concluding part of her statement reads;
“I will appreciate it if this settles any misconception; assumptions; innuendos; as well as falsehood about my alleged relationship with Dino Melaye.
At this point, I will like to state explicitly that I am certainly not involved in any form of relationship with him whatsoever.
“To all my Omoborty Nation, I will never let you down.
“For now, my focus is on my kids; my man, business, and my acting career.
“I have set my face like flint on that path.
“Thank you to all who reached out to me and believed in me. One Love!!!”
A couple of days ago, Dino Melaye took to his social media page to deny reports of his entanglement with any actress.
Nollywood actress and mother of one, Regina Daniels has showered sweet words on her son, Munir as he clocks one today, June 29, 2021.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, the beautiful Nollywood star eulogized her son as she recalled the experiences of her son’s birth.
According to Regina, she never stops gushing over her son’s amazing features, from his hair to his eyes, lashes, ears, nose, lips and then his skin.
While promising to uphold the true journey and values of parenting, Regina Daniels added that her son remains a huge blessing to her and her husband.
She shared a video of some lovely moments with Munir and wrote: ”It’s MOON’S DAY. Words fail me to put in writing how happy I am to be blessed with you my pride….. On this day 1yr ago I was blessed with the most precious gift I could ever ask for…… my son…. My first child….my jewel….. my pride….. my most adorable…..my blessing……my fruit…..you are my all in one blessing MUNIR
‘You made a big mistake by marrying Ned Nwoko’ – Troll continues to drag Regina Daniels Whenever I look at him, my first words “kai you are so cute” I say this after examining all his amazing features… from his hair- to his eyes- to his lashes- to his ears- to his nose- to his lips and then to his skin…you are just so adorable my child…
Join me to celebrate this milestone…. Here the true journey of parenting, morals and values begins and I promise to walk through it with you.
My child may you remain a blessing that you are to me, your father, and your generation, may you stand out among your peers, may your light continuously shine like the sun so high in the sky, may you always be the head and never the tail, may you grow to me a man of emulation and inspiration to your generation…. You were born my king and a king you shall remain… Happy birthday to my world best mummy loves you now and forever ! @princemunirnwoko Happy birthday to us.”
Big Brother Naija 2020 contestant, Wathoni Anyansi got the attention of viewers and fans on Monday when she said billionaire son, Kiddwaya cannot be able to afford her.
She stated this while addressing issues with Erica Nlewedim during the latest episode of BBNaija Lockdown reunion show.
Erica had spoken on how she feels like Wathoni gives her negative vibes and attitude and said that’s why she had an issue with the mother of one.
In her defence, Wathoni who believed that her beef with the actress stems from their ‘triangle’ involving Kidd, tried to explain that she doesn’t want Kiddwaya, adding that everything that happened in the house was all part of the game.
She then stressed that the Benue-born entrepreneur cannot afford her.
Star actress, Adunni Ade has continued to speak about her three-year ban from the English speaking part of the Nigerian film industry. In a recent Instagram live chat, the American/Nigerian actress recounted how hurt she felt during the period where she suddenly stopped getting roles from casting directors or producers. “I was knocked off English part of Nollywood for a few years and it was at the time when my career should have been up there, getting recognized and getting awards that was recognized all over Africa and being part of projects that had grossed millions in the cinemas. Then from nowhere being pushed out of the scene. That hurts. It was for about three plus years. I am still not there but I am working my way back up. I found another strategy to get back up there,”
There was confusion in Osogbo, the Osun State capital when a man identified as Moshood Salawudeen, was shot dead, while nine other worshippers were injured when a masquerade and its followers reportedly attacked a mosque.
It was gathered that the masquerade and its followers were passing through Oluode Aranyin’s compound where the mosque was located, when the worshippers were having prayers under a canopy near the mosque on Sunday.
It was also learnt that the attackers damaged the windows and doors of the mosque.
Speaking to newsmen on Monday, the Chief Imam of the mosque, Alhaji Quoseem Yunus, said there was no former disagreement with the masquerade, noting that the group had initially passed through the area without attacking the worshippers.
He said, “We were outside our mosque, having special prayers on Sunday when the masquerade and his men appeared. Four policemen were with them.
“They passed us by and moved down. They later returned to where we all sat and started pelting us with stones. They later shot at us and used machete on us. One person was killed. We have taken the corpse to UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Morgue. Nine others are receiving treatment in other hospitals in Osogbo.”
Efforts to reach the Osun Police Command Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, proved abortive as of the time of this report.
Skepta also known as Joseph Junior Adenuga was born to Nigerian parents on 19 September 1982 in Tottenham, North London He is the eldest of four children; fellow musician Jme, radio presenter Julie and graphic designer Jason.
Skepta was originally a DJ from Tottenham-based grime collective Meridian Crew. The Meridian Crew performed ‘sets’ or sessions on pirate radio (most notably Heat FM 96.6) where fellow crew members sometimes referred to him as “Scoopa Daniels”. Early in his career, Skepta released instrumentals including “DTI (Pirate Station Anthem)” and “Private Caller”.
Skepta began MCing shortly before Meridian Crew disbanded in 2005, after which Skepta, alongside his brother Jme, joined Roll Deep for a short period of time before becoming founding members of Boy Better Know in 2006. Skepta was convinced to begin MCing by Wiley after his records were taken away from him by the police. Following the formation of Boy Better Know, Skepta clashed with fellow MC Devilman for the DVD Lord of the Mics 2, in what is remembered as one of the biggest clashes in grime history. Shortly after the clash, Skepta released a mixtape entitled “Joseph Junior Adenuga”. Skepta publicly released his debut album Greatest Hits on 17 September 2007, on his label Boy Better Know.
Skepta self-released the first single “Rolex Sweep” in September 2008 and reached number 89 on the UK Singles Chart. Skepta then released the album Microphone Champion on 1 June 2009. He then also released single “Too Many Man” with Jme, Wiley, Frisco and Shorty, which went to chart at number 79. Skepta has released five singles off his third studio album Doin’ It Again (first with a major label), titled “Bad Boy”, “Rescue Me”, “Cross My Heart” featuring Preeya Kalidas, “So Alive” and “Amnesia”, as well as a video for the Hello Good Morning (Grime Remix). Three singles charted in the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, with “Rescue Me” being the most successful at number 14. “Cross My Heart” came in at number 31 and dropped out of the Top 40 a week later. Doin’ It Again spent 3 weeks in the top 100 album charts and debuted and peaked at number 19 on its first week of release. In 2011, Skepta caused a controversy by releasing a hardcore music video of his single “All Over the House”.
Skepta
In 2012, Skepta released two singles from his fourth forthcoming album. Both “Hold On” and “Make Peace Not War” were Top 40 charting singles in the UK but were a departure from Skepta’s usual sound. Skepta’s second major label album was intended to be released in the fourth quarter of 2011, entitled The Honeymoon but was delayed till 2012. After a disappointing response from the first two singles Skepta decided to release a purchasable mixtape, titled Blacklisted. It was released on 2 December 2012 along with music videos to support the release prior to the release.
In March 2014, Skepta provided a verse for the remix of “German Whip” by Meridian Dan, and in the same month, he released his new single, “That’s Not Me”, featuring his brother Jme, peaking at number 21 on the UK charts. The single’s music video won the award for Best Video at the 2014 MOBO Awards. Upon receiving the award, Skepta stated that the video cost him £80. In late 2014, Skepta released another single titled “It Ain’t Safe” featuring ASAP Bari. This was followed in early 2015 with “Shutdown”, as well as features on “Red Eye to Paris” by Flatbush Zombies and the remix of “Ojuelegba” by Wizkid, also featuring Drake. Skepta and others joined Kanye West at a surprise show in London, performing numerous songs together during a shared set. He was also named one of GQ’s 50 best dressed British men in 2015.
In an interview it stated that Skepta’s making his acting debut in 2015 film Anti-Social, released initially in May.On 14 February 2016 Skepta released “Ladies Hit Squad” featuring grime artist D Double E and American rapper ASAP Nast, of the New York-based ASAP Mob. Through a post on Instagram, Skepta announced that his album, Konnichiwa was due to be released on 6 May 2016. Konnichiwa became Grime’s highest charting album, peaking at number 2 in the UK music charts. Konnichiwa features songs such as “That’s Not Me”, “Shutdown” and “Man”. The release of Konnichiwa was celebrated with a launch party on 5 May 2016 held in Tokyo and live streamed on Boiler Room, featuring a live performance of the entire album by Skepta and supporting performances from Japanese trap artists Kohh, Dutch Montana, Loota, and DJ Riki.
Skepta began his “Banned From America” two-part, 14-show tour on 16 April 2017 at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which covered cities throughout the United States and Europe. The tour was named as such in reference to Skepta’s forced cancellation of his 2016 “No Fear” American tour in support of Konnichiwa, when his application for a visa to enter the United States was denied.
Skepta released his Vicious EP on 31 October 2017, with songs featuring ASAP Rocky, Lil B, and Section Boyz. In the summer of 2017, rumours on the underground dance scene suggested an imminent collaboration between Skepta and drum’n’bass pioneer Goldie. This was confirmed in Goldie’s 2017 memoir All Things Remembered, which refers to him having done a track with Skepta. It has not yet been released.
Skepta featured on ASAP Rocky’s “Praise the Lord (Da Shine)”, which was released in May 2018. The single charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Also in May, Skepta released his single “Pure Water”, which peaked at number 78 in the UK.[31] He followed this in June with “Energy (Stay Far Away)” with Wizkid, which reached number 59. In December 2019 he appeared as himself in a Grand Theft Auto Online expansion as a radio host with Danny Brown. Brown also lent his voice to another fictional character in the game. He also collaborated with Gorillaz and Tony Allen on the song “How Far?” in May 2020.
On 4 April 2018, he was installed as a chief in his Nigerian hometown in Ogun State, receiving the chieftaincy title of the Amuludun of Odo-Aje.
In July 2018, Skepta revealed he was going to become a father via his Instagram account, and posted a picture of an ultrasound scan. In December he posted a photo of him bottle-feeding the infant, who was revealed to be called River. The next month, he posted a photo of his baby daughter.
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