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No Ghanaian artiste bigger than Asake – Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale, the Ghanaian dancehall artist known as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has firmly stated that currently, no Ghanaian artist holds the same level of prominence as Nigerian singer Asake. He made this declaration while participating in a Twitter discussion hosted by Ghanaian media personality Serwaa on Wednesday. He said; “No Ghanaian artiste has even made it like Asake. Not even me. “Nobody in this Ghanaian [music] industry has made what Asake has made. Let’s be realistic.” The host inferred: “But you said you are the richest Ghanaian artiste and you haven’t even made it up to Asake’s level?”…
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I am worth more than $22million – Burna Boy
Award-winning singer, Burna Boy has addressed the issue of his net worth. He stated that despite the widely circulated information on the internet pegging his net worth at $22 million (equivalent to ₦16.8 billion), his actual net worth is considerably higher than that figure. He insinuated this during a recent interview with the American media outlet, Complex. The interviewer: “A quick Google search says your net worth is $22 million.” Burna Boy responded: “Hahaha. Let’s not talk about it. Well, I prefer they to that way. That is cool. But it’s inaccurate. They are way off.” He said it is…
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‘Afrobeats has no substance, it’s mostly about nothing just vibes’ – Burna Boy
Burna Boy, the Nigerian singer who has won a Grammy award, has made a firm declaration that the afrobeat genre is devoid of substantial lyrical content and is essentially focused on providing an enjoyable experience, describing it as “just a great time.” In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in New York, the artist, often referred to as the “African Giant,” expressed his view that the afrobeat genre holds little meaning beyond the enjoyment it brings, characterizing it as “literally nothing.” He said, “90 per cent of them [Nigerian musicians] have no real life experiences which is why…
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I give him money whenever he asks but he has never spent on me – Nigerian lady seeks advice about her boyfriend
Favour, a Nigerian woman, has raised a question about the nature of her relationship, expressing concern that it might be one-sided. She mentioned that despite being together for a year, her boyfriend has not provided her with any money or gifts. She shared on her Facebook post that she consistently offers him money whenever he requests it, and she noted that he also failed to acknowledge her birthday.
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Promoting Jesus, but dining in the lucrative altars of mammon – Music Journalist, Joey Akan calls out Spyro for criticizing secular artists but still collaborates with them
Music journalist Joey Akan has strongly criticized singer Spyro for his condemnation of the lyrical content in songs by secular musicians. In a recent podcast, Spyro voiced his disapproval of the song lyrics created by artists like Shallipopi. Specifically, Spyro highlighted lyrics that he believes encourage people to normalize fraudulent behavior, as evident in Shallipopi’s music. During this discussion, Spyro emphasized the significance of producing songs with lyrics that hold meaningful impact. Responding to Spyro’s commentary, Joey expressed his viewpoint through his social media handle. He pointed out the irony of Spyro’s stance, as Spyro earns his livelihood from collaborating…
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Kindness is not enough reason to marry a man – Lady tells single people intending to get married, gives reasons
A woman with the Twitter username, @Rene_noire who has experienced divorce has presented the viewpoint that a man’s kindness alone should not serve as a sufficient basis for marriage. She expressed this perspective while offering guidance to couples who are contemplating marriage. This insight was prompted by a question posed by a Twitter user where married individuals were being asked to provide advice to those who are considering entering into matrimony. Responding, @Rene_noire wrote; “I’m divorced so it’s up to you if you listen or not. 1. Whatever you accept while dating will get worse once you get married. 2. If he’s…
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”If there is one thing I agree the most with in the Bible it will be that sex should only be for married people” – Cynthia Morgan
Rapper Cynthia Morgan has voiced her alignment with the biblical principle that reserves sex exclusively for married individuals. In a post she shared on her Instagram stories, Cynthia expressed her concurrence with this particular biblical doctrine. She acknowledged the concept of human fallibility by mentioning that “all have sinned,” yet she underscored her agreement with the teaching in question.
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Nigerian artists making Ghanaian counterparts look like feeding bottle musicians – Shatta Wale
Ghanaian Artist, Shatta Wale has highlighted that the accomplishments of Nigerian musicians have outshined those of their counterparts from Ghana. He emphasized that when comparing the music industries of the two countries, the Ghanaian music scene resembles a “feeding bottle.” In contrast, the Nigerian music industry can be likened to a “Hennessy bottle,” symbolizing its grander scale and impact. Shatta Wale expressed these observations as he congratulated Asake, an emerging Nigerian artist, for selling out the 20,000-seat O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. He wrote; “Nigerians [artistes] are making Ghana music look like feeding bottle compared to Hennessy bottle. Congrats…
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Before you carry out DNA on your children, be sure you haven’t also fathered other children in another man’s house – Nigerian activist tells men
Comrade Israel Joe, a Nigerian human rights activist, has advised men who are considering DNA testing on their children to ensure that they have not unknowingly fathered children in another man’s household. In a Facebook post dated Monday, August 21, Joe addressed the prevalent topic of DNA testing and clarified certain aspects of reality. He emphasized that every child has a father, whether biologically related or occupying a parental role. Joe cautioned those contemplating DNA tests for the children they have fathered with their wives to first examine their own actions to ascertain that they haven’t also fathered children in…
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If you run as much as you run your mouth you would have been in better shape – Tacha slams Monalisa Stephen for saying BBN made her
OAP and reality TV star, Tacha and media personality, Monalisa Stephen, clashed on Twitter, after the latter on a TV show, said Big Brother Naija made Tacha who she is today. While speaking on a programme, Monalisa said; ‘’Without BBN, she probably be twerking her ass for some change. They made her. So it’s okay for you to regard that. It is the truth. BBN made Tacha”Reacting to this, Tacha slammed Monalisa. She wrote; ‘’If you run as much as you run you mouth you would have been in better shape!! Why didn’t they make Ella?? If you don’t…
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”I am the celebrity, they are not” – Chinedu Ikedieze speaks on why he keeps his family away from Social Media
Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze has opened up about the reasons behind his decision to keep his family away from the spotlight on social media. In a conversation with the renowned media personality Chude Jideonwo, the 45-year-old actor shared that he deliberately refrains from showcasing his wife and children on social media platforms, as he values their privacy and wishes for them to experience a sense of freedom. According to him, “I have children but I decided to put them aside because I’m the celebrity, they are not. “I just want them to be free because the moment everybody gets to…
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I thought about committing suicide when I found out I had stunted growth – Chinedu Ikedieze
Nollywood Actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has shared his early life struggles stemming from being diagnosed with stunted growth. The actor revealed that he experienced considerable challenges during his upbringing when he overheard the doctor discussing his condition with his mother. The constant bullying from his peers due to his abnormal growth also led him to contemplate ending his life. Ikedieze opened up about these experiences in a recent conversation with the renowned media personality, Chude Jideonwo “Something happened when I was nine years and six months old. I remember the doctor saying to my mum; ‘Madam, what…
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