Nigerian music artist, Omah Lay recently shared a meaningful life lesson he discovered from international pop megastar, Justin Bieber. During a recent interview with the Adesope Podcast, Omah Lay, who shot to fame in 2020 and is now one of the Afrobeats genre’s leading exports, provided some reflections on his career. In this candid discussion, he admitted that none other than American pop icon Justin Bieber had taught him a valuable lesson.
The duo had connected because they worked together on the 2022 single “Attention,” which can be found on Omah Lay’s highly regarded debut album, “Boy Alone”. The celebrity from Port Harcourt also had the exceptional chance to play “Attention” with Justin Bieber as part of Bieber’s “Justice Tour”.
Omah Lay emphasized that the time he spent working with Justin Bieber was priceless and full of valuable lessons. It provided him with insights on how to maintain his integrity and remain grounded in the face of his rising stardom. Learning from Justin Bieber, a global pop sensation, was an enriching experience for Omah Lay.
It’s important to note that Omah Lay has worked with other international superstars besides Justin Bieber. Additionally, he collaborated on the “Soso” remix with Latin music superstar Ozuna, which strengthened their relationship.
He ended the conversation on a sombre note by expressing his profound sorrow for the tragic demise of Nigerian Street Hop legend, Mohbad. In his opinion, MohBad was a close buddy who was nearly like a brother to him.
Omah Lay delivered a moving message in response to this tragedy, urging people to treasure each moment of their lives and live in the present. He emphasized the transient nature of life and how, once someone is gone, they receive condolences on social media before the world moves on, underlining the importance of treasuring every second of existence.
It’s a banner year for Nigerian music at the 2024 BET Awards. The nominations list is brimming with talented Nigerian artists. Leading the pack is rising star Ayra Starr. She racked up three nominations, running for Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her smash hit “Comma.”
Burna Boy grabbed nominations in both the Best R&B/Pop Act and Best Hip Hop Act categories. Tems, another powerhouse vocalist, is a double nominee as well. Thanks to her work as a director for “Best Video Director” and her gospel-infused track “Me & U” in the “Best Gospel/Inspirational Song” category.
Also, collaborations are also being celebrated. Davido and Lojay earned a joint nomination for the Viewers Choice Award for their appearance on Chris Brown’s song “Sensational.” Fresh faces are getting their due too. Asake landed a nomination for Best International Act. Seyi Vibez got the nod for Viewers Choice Best International New Act.
This abundance of Nigerian nominees is a proof to the global impact of the country’s music industry. Be sure to tune in to the 2024 BET Awards to see who takes home the coveted trophies!
See full list of 2024 BET Awards nominations below:
Album of the year
Chris Brown – ’11:11′
Gunna – ‘A Gift & A Curse’
21 Savage – ‘American Dream’
Usher – ‘Coming Home’
Drake – ‘For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)’
Victoria Monét – ‘Jaguar II’
Killer Mike – ‘Michael’
Nicki Minaj – ‘Pink Friday 2’
Best female R&B/pop artist
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Best male R&B/pop artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
Best group
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Best collaboration
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole – ‘All My Life’
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, –‘America Has a Problem (Remix)’
Afrobeat music star Davido shut down rumours online that he fired his longtime lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, over missing money.
Davido himself took to his Instagram story on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, to clear the air. He confirmed that he and Ajudua are no longer working together but insisted there was no embezzlement involved. He urged people to ignore the rumours.
He said, “That was not the case at all! We are still very good friends! In business, things evolve and change all the time! Please disregard this narrative!”
Davido’s explanation sparked a flurry of responses from his fans on Instagram. People got talking!
A user commented, “In other words, bobo is not his lawyer anymore, I love how he cleared the air. In their words, they’re just good friends now,” and another fan expressed his approval, saying, “A wise man! Kept his house in order before killjoys push a narrative that isn’t true, thereby ruining what they have left in the relationship.”
“Davido don suffer for una hand una go just Dey carry fake rumours,” said a displeased fan. Another fan commented, “In other words, that’s not his lawyer anymore…”
Before Davido set the record straight, there were rumours swirling online. People were saying he fired his lawyer, Bobo Ajudua, while they were both in Dubai. The reason? Allegedly, Ajudua only gave back $30,000 out of a much larger sum of money, $400,000, that was entrusted to him.
The false report read, in part,
“According to sources, he fired the lawyer in Dubai and told him to go his way…Out of the $400K with Mr Lawyer, he allegedly returned only $30K and alleged that he settled some bills and paid for tickets…..Ticket? PLEASE!”
Ruby Akubueze, a Nollywood actress, aspires to be part of any Marvel Studios project under Disney Entertainment. She gained recognition for her role as Frances in the television series MTV Shuga. It explores the experiences of young individuals dealing with love, desire, and the complexities of maturing.
In an interview, Akubueze expressed her ambition to work on an international platform, particularly mentioning her desire to join a Marvel series. “I’ll pick any Marvel series; I have always wanted to be on a Marvel project,” she said.
Ruby Akubueze is well-known for portraying Oby in the 2023 Netflix film, Ijogbon.
Kunle Afolayan directed the movie. The movie revolves around four teenagers who stumble upon a bag of diamonds, leading to unexpected consequences. Akubueze described her role in Ijogbon as the most challenging one she has encountered in her acting career.
“It was a lot emotionally, physically, and given the time of the year we were filming, it was challenging because the sun was always scorching and we were always filming outdoors.
“We had like a few scenes indoors, and every day you wake up, we are filming outside and next thing is you would hear the director say, ‘Oh, so you guys are going to start running from here to here,’ and I am like ‘Oh my gosh, again!’
“Like we were always running, it was challenging but it was the most fun I had,” she said.
The 26-year-old talked about the actresses who influenced her decision to become an actress. She said that she admires both Nigerian actress Ireti Doyle and American actress Angelina Jolie.
“In the Nigerian space, I will say Ireti Doyle. I watched her growing up in Fuji House of Commotion, and she was like a family fav and there is Angela Jolie in the foreign space,” she said.