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Burna Boy Makes African History With Fifth Billboard Hot 100 Entry

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5 months ago

January 24, 2024

Burna Boy Makes History With Fifth Billboard Hot 100 | Fab.ng

Grammy-winning Afro-fusion artist Burna Boy is at the forefront of promoting Nigerian music globally with his award-winning tracks, achieving widespread commercial success.

In a notable accomplishment, Burna Boy has secured his fifth entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with his latest collaboration, “Just Like Me,” featuring American rapper 21 Savage and music producer Metro Booming. Debuting at 67 on the chart dated January 27, 2024, this marks his fifth appearance on the prestigious chart.

“Just Like Me” joins Burna Boy’s previous Billboard Hot 100 entries, including “Last Last” (2022), “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” (2023) featuring 21 Savage, “Talibans II” with Byron Messia (2023), and his contribution to Justin Bieber‘s “Love By You” (2021).

Billboard Hot 100: #67(new) just like me, @21savage, @BurnaBoy & @MetroBoomin.

— chart data (@chartdata) January 22, 2024

With this achievement, Burna Boy now holds the record for the Nigerian artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries, a distinction he shares with Nigerian music star Tems.

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Additionally, Burna Boy stands out as the only African artist to debut at least one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive years.

Further adding to his accolades, Burna Boy is set to make history as one of the performers at the 2024 Grammys, becoming the first African artist to perform at the live ceremony.

Nominated in four categories at the 66th Grammy Awards scheduled for February 4, 2024, he continues to make remarkable strides in the global music scene.

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I Should Have Gone For Money Instead Of Love – Yvonne Jegede

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June 10, 2024

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Yvonne Jegede says she should have married for money | fab.ng

In a recent interview, Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede talked about her past marriage. She said she wished she had considered financial security more before getting married.

Jegede was married to actor Olakunle Fawole, but their marriage ended. In the interview, she said things changed after they got married. Her husband started finding fault with how she talked to him. He also made a big deal about their age difference, even though it wasn’t a problem before.

She said,

“He is eight years older than me. But the moment we got married, if I tell am say, ‘You dey crase,’ he would say I’m disrespecting him. I would then be like, ‘It’s the same me, same thing I’ve been saying for over 10 years.'”

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Jegede went on to explain that financial issues played a significant role in her decision to end the marriage. She felt she was carrying more of the financial burden than her husband.

“Let me just state the fact, I was bringing more of the money. Now I’m taking care of my son like nobody exists around me and it’s not easy, it’s not funny. I should have gone for money instead of love. Let me be very honest…”

Jegede’s comments about her marriage sparked discussions online, particularly about finances in marriage. Many social media users expressed their opinions. One person on Instagram even posted a message hoping for partners who take financial responsibility in relationships.

“As a guy, nor let money finish for your hand sha😢😢. Try ur best🙏,” said another user.

Another Instagram user said, “Anything a woman does for a man is never forgotten, but she might not always recall the times when the man supported her. Some women have selective memories, and it’s like they have two sides to them.”

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Media Personality, Stephanie Coker Opens Up On Her Battle With PCOS

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1 week ago

May 31, 2024

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Stephanie Coker opens up on her battle with PCOS | Fab.ng

Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun, a media personality and actress, bravely discussed her challenges with PCOS and IVF in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo. She revealed the emotional turmoil she faced after her second IVF attempt failed, confessing that she nearly resorted to taking her own life.

Stephanie disclosed that she invested a significant amount of money, over $40,000. She went as far as travelling to Los Angeles for an IVF procedure, only to have it end unsuccessfully last year.

After an unsuccessful round of IVF, she felt deeply discouraged and confided in a friend. She expressed a strange sense of rejection, feeling like even the baby didn’t want her. This was especially difficult because IVF was her only chance at having a child due to her PCOS.

The PCOS caused such severe bleeding that she was hospitalised, and at her worst point, she was confined to a wheelchair and even had to sleep outside in the garden to cope with the overwhelming internal heat. It had been a very physically and emotionally challenging time.

Furthermore, Stephanie Coker shared how the challenges escalated when her husband faced public scrutiny and lost his election. This intensified the backlash against them, adding another layer of difficulty to their already challenging situation.

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This was a #WithChude classic, and usually those only happen with veterans. But this one was.

In between the most beautiful tears, cool kid and It-girl Stephanie Coker tells me about the heartbreak from her second IVF operation just last year, after spending over $40,000 and… pic.twitter.com/Nhmpaj6PjD

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) May 31, 2024

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President Tinubu Is Officially My GOAT – Brymo On National Anthem Change

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May 31, 2024

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President Tinubu Is Officially My GOAT—Brymo | Fab.ng

After the change in the national anthem, singer Brymo declared President Tinubu the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) among all previous presidents.

The controversial singer declared this in an Instagram Story post on May 30, 2024.

He posted the lyrics of the old national anthem, emphasising the first stanza and comparing Africa and Nigeria to “polygamy” and a “family unit.”

He said,

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is officially my G.O.A.T of all the Nigerian presidents! Read the lyrics of the new national anthem. The first stanza is all you need; it asserts Nigeria for the motherland and now Africa can be the fatherland and be a symbol of polygamy and we can all focus on one family unit. My favourite part is ‘In brotherhood, we stand.’ We are all now members of the greatest cult on earth. Nigeria is now the only brotherhood that every boy and ambitious girl must belong to in this country. I am very happy.”

The Senate and the House of Representatives recently approved legislation to change the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Shortly after, on May 29, 2024, President Tinubu signed the bill into law, officially changing the national anthem.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this on Wednesday, May 29, during a joint session of the National Assembly. This also marked the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s 4th Republic.

The change led to a range of reactions from Nigerians on social media, including confusion, anger, frustration, and, for some, like Brymo, happiness. Nigerian celebrities also expressed their feelings about the swift reversion to the previous national anthem.

Lillian Jean Williams wrote, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” She is a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria during its independence era, while Frances Berda composed the music. Pa Benedict Odiase wrote “Arise, O Compatriots,” and it was adopted in 1978.

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