Nigerian Grammy winner, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has admitted that he is not a perfect individual, adding that neither is any other human being.
The self-acclaimed African Giant who often touts himself as the best of the best and greatest amongst his colleagues, made the admission of imperfection via his Twitter account on Thursday.
Burna Boy dished some words of advise to his fans, saying that they should continue to strive for success, work hard and keep moving.
He noted that it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them, but one should never regret going through the educative process.
Burna wrote; ”NO REGRETS. Keep working, keep Trying, keep Moving. Make mistakes and learn but NEVER REGRET.
I ain’t perfect neither are you. Nobody is. Love. Damini.”
A throwback video of Afrobeats star, Wizkid speaking on how he left Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment, EME years ago has surfaced on social media.
This follows an interview Bank granted where he said that Wikzid exited to start his own record label after dropping only two out of the five albums he was contractually obligated to release.
In the old Video which was from an interview with Capital Xtra, Wiz said when he left EME, he had no single money to his name despite being ‘Wizkid’.
According to the Ojuelegba hit-maker, things were moving smoothly and he was thankful to Banky W, but he had gotten to a phase of his career where he wanted to grow more so he had to leave.
Reacting, @IFLOifeanyi said; And he expects us to believe this??? No way he left with zero naira after two albums. It’s impossible
@Akbar_AFC; I think he meant peanuts, so he decided to move and make something he deserved better… Not literally Zero Naira lol
@bankybee22; It’s not possible for him to left with Zero naira.. he (Wizkid) said in an interview with Olisa that he made money for the EME and also for himself.. where are all those money he made for himself? When he left?
Popular Nigerian comedian, The Cute Abiola has announced the purchase of a brand new Mercedes Benz for himself.
The skit-maker took to his Instagram page on Thursday to show off the newly acquired expensive whip.
Cute Abiola disclosed in his post that he bought the car after being compelled by depression.
Sharing a photo, he wrote;
”I was depressed? so I got a Benz ??”
See his post:
In other news, Nigerian singer turned politician, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W, has opened up on the circumstances surrounding Wizkid leaving his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment.
Banky said the Grammy-winning singer revealed that he had the intention of setting up his own music label. He noted that he did not want to tie Wizkid down despite the fact that he had only released two solo albums as against the 5 in his contract.
His words; ”I called him one day and I said let’s talk, I told him that I am hearing too many things and you and I have a relationship where we can just talk about things. Tell me what you want, if you want to be off the label, I will never be the kind of person that would try to prevent you or sue you. Wizkid was right on the cusp of going bigger international. Wizkid then opened up and he feels like he wanted to set up his own outfit and do things his own way.
I said okay, if that’s what he wants, he’d get my full blessing. I will never try to tie you down or nothing like that.”
Nigerian music executive, Banky W has said that he was disappointed his protégé, Wizkid could not attend his wedding to Adesua Etomi.
He spoke during an interview on Blackbox interview series, while also speaking on Wizkid’s exit from Empire Mates Entertainment.
Recall, Banky W and Adesua Etomi had a star studded weddings in 2017, but unfortunately, the Starboy was not in attendance.
The EME boss admitted that he was disappointed about Wizkid’s absence at his wedding but said that he understood that he was busy at the time. He disclosed that the ‘Joro’ crooner later called to apologise.
Was I disappointed that he wasn’t at the wedding? I was, but I know he tried because there was a show with a lot of the artists…I think it was One Africa.
“But he called at the time that he was so sorry,” Banky said.
Watch the video below:
Banky: “Yes I was disappointed Wizkid didn’t come for my wedding but I know he tried”
Nigerian Afropop singer, Stanley Omah Didia better known as Omah Lay has prayed to God to make him focus on the right things in life and not be distracted by women.
The musician who is currently on a global tour expressed awe over the number of beautiful ladies he has been come across in the past few days.
Omah Lay asked God to not allow him to lose focus in life because of the number of beautiful women in the world.
The Lo Lo crooner offered the prayer in a post on his Twitter page on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
He said; ”The number of beautiful women I’ve seen in the past couple of days, God, please don’t allow me lose focus in life Biko ???”
See the post:
The number of beautiful women I’ve seen in the past couple of days, God, please don’t allow me lose focus in life Biko 🙏🏾😫
A Nigerian man, Kunle Adeyanju on Tuesday, April 19, commenced a cross-country charity ride from London to Lagos using a motorbike.
He made the announcement in a post on his Twitter page as he noted the trip is expected to last for 25 days and cover 12,000km.
Kunle gave a rundown of how he will pass 14 countries and the ride will start from London, through France, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, Mali, Ghana and the final destination being Lagos, Nigeria.
According to him, the funds raised during the course of the charity ride will be dedicated to primary healthcare, Polio plus project, water and sanitation.
Sharing photos on April 19 when he embarked on the trip, Kunle wrote;
”I commenced the London – Lagos Charity Ride today April the 19th, 2022.
The ride is expected to last 25days, spanning a total distance of about 12,000km.
The ride will traverse London – France – Spain – Gibraltar – Morocco – Western Sahara – Mauritania – St Louis – Senegal – Gambia – Mali – Cote d’Ivoire – Ghana – Togo – Benin – Lagos.
Day 1 of the Charity Ride involves riding from London to Dover, where I went on a ferry to cross the English Channel to Calais France and then ride to Borges France, my stop point for the day.
Total ride distance for day 1 is to be about 745km.
100% of fund raised will be channeled to Primary Health, Water & Sanitation, PolioPlus project.
Particularly 20% of fund raised will be targeted to support the fight to sustain Africa Polio free status.
Our target is N20m, pls join Hans with me and support this noble initiative massively. And personally I will be giving a 10% match grant for every donation”
An Oyo-based fan of Brymo has cried out over the singer’s alleged neglect of his fans in Ibadan despite having a large fanbase in the state.
The young man identified as Engr Adeboye wrote an open letter to the Ara crooner via his Twitter account and appealed to him to consider organising a show in Ibadan.
He asked Brymo if his fans in the region have offended him in anyway as he is yet to understand why he has not hosted a show.
Adeboye further said that Lagos is not the only state that should feel the former Chocolate City artiste’s footprint.
He wrote; ”Dear @BrymOlawale I’m writing this to you and I hope u put it into consideration, Did we offend u in Ibadan, why haven’t u host a show in ibadan?
Ur fan base in Ibadan is so strong like heavens gate and I think we deserve to watch you perform live, it’s shouldn’t be Lagos always?”
Dear @BrymOlawale I'm writing this to you and I hope u put it into consideration, Did we offend u in Ibadan, why haven't u host a show in ibadan? Ur fan base in Ibadan is so strong like heavens gate nd I think we deserve to watch you perform live, it's shouldn't be Lagos always😓
Players in the Nigerian movie industry attended the traditional wedding ceremony of their colleague, Rita Dominic in Mbaise, Imo State, on Tuesday.
The veteran thespian tied the knot with her partner, Fidelis Anosike, after the pair formalised their engagement earlier this month.
The private event was attended by Ego Boyo, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, founder of EbonyLife studios, Mo Abudu, veteran actress, Joke Silva, Chioma Chukwuka and Michelle Dede, among .
Nigerian entertainer DJ Cuppy, real name Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola has vowed to become a better sibling and daughter as she turns 30 this year.
In a post she shared on her Instagram page on Tuesday, April 19, the multi-talented billionaire heiress shared a rare photo of herself and her autistic brother, Fewa Otedola in London.
The ‘Gelato’ crooner vowed to become more available to her siblings and also become a better daughter to her parents.
“This year, I’m going intentially work on being a better sister and a better daughter. Work is work, but family is for life. I’m going to be 30 this year and maturity comes when you stop making excuses and you start making changes.”
Former Manchester United legend, Patrice Evra has opened up on who his favourite musician is among Nigeria’s leading singers, Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy.
He appeared as a guest on Bounce Radio hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and was asked who he loves more between the trio.
The football star who flew to Lagos, Nigeria weeks ago, visited Oshodi to witness first-hand, the Chess In Slum project founded by Tunde Onakoya.
When asked who is his favourite, Evra revealed that he loves three of them and would not choose a side because the fanbase of the other artiste would attack him if he does.
He, however revealed that he is closer to Burna Boy more than Wiz and Davido.
Popular Nigerian dancer and Instagram influencer, Jane Mena has taken to her social media page to rile up fans and get them talking.
She made a cryptic post on her Instagram page suggesting that people are usually ill informed when they opine that a man is being controlled by his wife.
Jane Mena noted that whenever people speculate that a husband is being controlled by his spouse, then it simply means he has a peaceful marriage.
She shared photo of herself laying on her husband’s chest and wrote;
”Once you hear people saying “His wife is the one controlling him” just know that the Man is living in peace with the wife?
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to reveal she request made by a man who is a regular customer of hers.
The young woman identified with Twitter handle @shopnerrands disclosed that he asked her to marry him and become his fourth wife.
She shared a photo of two of them at the market and described him as her potatoes customer.
According to her, he wants her to stop working and become a full time housewife, probably with the promise that he will take care of her.
She wrote; ”My potatoes customer that wants me to be his 4th wife and stop working…”
The woman also revealed that her job is to run errands for working class individuals who re unable to do so because of their busy schedule.
All of you that wants me to be iyawo Alhaji, make una patronize me. I run errands for busy individuals and business owners with too much task on their hands..”, she wrote.
— Eko personal shopper(PBD/0956) (@shopnerrands) April 16, 2022
@viconye; If you don’t want him please send me his details my sister de find husband. Thanks
@Tee_Classiquem1; You can marry him if you are intrested in him but please don’t stop working o, ishe logun ishe
@MarkOkonkwo1; You’re a blessed hardworking lady, have faith and God we serve will give you a good husband. A man who’s not pleased with his 3 wives do you think that he will value you differently? The worst is when he converts you to his religion
@olusamson22; Take him serious…that was how an Igbo corper unknowingly married a pepper seller during our NYSC days in Jigawa state.
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 2 finalist, Bisola Aiyeola has made a never-heard-before revelation regarding her time on the reality TV show.
The singer and actress who also participated in Project Fame in 2008, revealed that she went into the house finding out she was pregnant.
Bisola made this known during a recent interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa, on her Talk with Toke Makinwa show.
She also revealed that she had auditioned for Big Brother for seven years before eventually being selected as one of the contestants.
According to the mother of one, when she found out about her pregnancy, the man responsible, Olanrewaju Malcom said he was done with their relationship.
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