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“My Career Was Never Based On Setting Out To Win Awards” – Femi Kuti

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Afrobeat Legend, Femi Kuti

The Afro beat singer, who has been nominated for a Grammy four times in the World Music category in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013, but never won any said, if he wanted to, he would have.

Speaking with Thenetng in an interview: ‘It’s not my objective, it has never been my objective to win an award, my career was never based on setting out to win awards, it’s always been about what I’m singing about. So if you ask me what is most important in my career, it’ll be that Nigeria has good electricity, good healthcare, good education for our people that hopefully in my lifetime we’ll be able to drive from Lagos to Nairobi (Kenya), we have good train networks like they have in Europe and America. These are more important than any award I can possibly win’. 

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The singer continues saying: ‘Now imagine I win an award and the lyrics of my songs still remain depressive, of what significance is that award to the poverty level of my people, is it going to put food on the table for my people. I think If I really wanted to win a Grammy and I set my mind there, I would have won it a long time ago, it’s very political, it’s about participating, lobbying , going there and all that. But I think I’ve already proven in my career that I can do it, I won the first most important award in Africa, the KORA award, and when I won it I felt very empty, I came back to Lagos and there was no light in my house, there was still poverty everywhere. Right now, I stay in Alagbole, there’s a bridge they’ve been building there for over six years, we haven’t had electricity in that area for one month now. So I’ll rather not win any award and see smiles on everyone’s face.’

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Bob Manuel Udokwu Speaks On Idris Elba Playing Okonkwo

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Veteran Nollywood actor Bob Manuel Udokwu shared his insights on the casting of British actor Idris Elba as Okonkwo in the upcoming adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, Things Fall Apart.

During his appearance on The Morning Brief, Udokwu participated in a dynamic discussion about the current state of Nollywood and the significance of collaboration within the film industry.

When asked about the missing element in Nigeria’s film sector, Udokwu responded,

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Burna Boy Responds To Allegations Of Impregnating A Lady

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Controversy erupts as Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, confronts serious allegations from a woman named Stella. The accuser boldly claims that the globally renowned artist, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, abandoned her after she became pregnant with his child.

Stella’s detailed account came through a recent interview where she paints a picture of a three-year romantic relationship with the “City Boys” hitmaker. She describes how their relationship progressed to the point of pregnancy, emphasizing Burna Boy’s initial commitment to support their unborn child. According to her narrative, the singer’s attitude dramatically shifted, leading to his complete withdrawal from the situation.

The woman’s story takes an even darker turn as she recounts a series of unfortunate events. She describes a harrowing break-in at her residence, though she doesn’t directly attribute it to the singer. The accumulated stress from these circumstances, she claims, ultimately resulted in a devastating miscarriage of their unborn child.

Burna Boy responded to these allegations swiftly and unequivocally.

The African Giant, known for his unapologetic demeanour, categorically dismisses Stella’s claims. In stark contrast to her portrayal of their relationship, he characterizes her as a sex worker, specifically stating that he paid her 20,000 naira for her services.

The Grammy winner further discredits her by revealing that she belongs to a group of individuals who have previously made unfounded claims about his potency.

“Meanwhile this na of the first people wey call me impotent o. And Na 20k be her money that year normally of which I give am o. Abeg enter this comment section if you know this girl that year and confirm if I dey lie say na N20k be her money,” he wrote in a now-deleted post on his X page.

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Don’t Tell Your Man Your Female Friend’s Business – Toke Makinwa Tells Women

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Toke Makinwa, a prominent Nigerian media personality, has recently used social media to highlight a problem that often arises in female friendships: the sharing of private information between friends and their romantic partners.

On October 9, 2024, this successful businesswoman took to Instagram to address her female fans, followers, and women in general. She emphasized the importance of exercising discretion and maintaining privacy within female friendships.

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