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Rema Donates ₦105M To Edo Church That Opened Shop For His Mum

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September 2, 2024

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Afrobeats star Rema (Divine Ikubor), has expressed his gratitude to the Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State. He made a significant donation. The singer donated a total of 105 million naira to various church organizations.

Rema’s generous act came during a service he attended on September 1, 2024. In a heartfelt expression, he thanked the church for its guidance and support, particularly for standing by his family during a difficult time following the loss of his father.

A video capturing Rema’s donation has quickly circulated online, highlighting his philanthropic spirit and the strong bond he shares with the Christ Embassy church.

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“I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory. I feel like it is important to give back because the church has embraced, and prayed for me, and has kept me very consistent with my spirit.

“Firstly, I want to give a pledge of N40m to the infrastructure of the church. I want to pledge N20m to Rhapsody of Realities, and being the fact that I came from the teen’s church, I also want to pledge N25m to the infrastructure of the teen’s church.

“I’m pledging N20 million to widows in church today,” he said.

The artist shared how the church provided crucial support to his family during a challenging period following the loss of his father.

“When I was eight year old, when I lost my dad, we felt very lost and abandoned. All that we had was taken from us and we felt very alone I remember at the time Pastor Joy and Pastor Thomas, the pastors of this church, they opened a shop for my mum and that was how she managed to take care of us,” he added.

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Rema’s Homecoming Tour

Afrobeats sensation Rema has returned to his home state of Benin for a highly anticipated homecoming tour. The singer arrived last Tuesday and was immediately welcomed with a warm reception.

One of the highlights of his visit was the groundbreaking ceremony for the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena. It was being named after him in recognition of his achievements. Governor Godwin Obaseki was present to honor Rema with this prestigious gesture.

Rema also paid a visit to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, at his palace. During his visit, he is said to have entertained the monarch with his musical talents. As a token of appreciation, the Oba presented Rema with a royal plaque.

The concert, the centerpiece of Rema’s homecoming tour, is eagerly awaited by fans and music enthusiasts alike.

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“I Was Trading My Scripts For Film Roles” – Omoni Oboli

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3 days ago

September 13, 2024

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Nollywood filmmaker Omoni Oboli disclosed that she exchanged her scripts for acting roles early in her career, which motivated her to pursue directing.

In an interview with Radionow 95.3 FM, Oboli recounted the challenges she faced at the start of her filmmaking journey, including giving away her screenplays for free and trying to direct her own films.

“I was trading my scripts, I’d say you know what, just take it, don’t pay me. Just give me a role in the film. So, I started to do that. But then I’ll watch the film and I realised, Okay it’s not quite what I had in my head when I was writing cos I see what I’m writing, I write in pictures. I see what I’m writing, so when I’m watching the movie it’s so different. Not to say that it wasn’t good because no two directors will direct the same script in the same way. So I said to myself, if my stories are going to have my DNA, then I’m going to have to direct them myself,” she said.

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Omoni Oboli emphasized that she felt hesitant at the beginning of her directing journey. She lacked confidence but mustered up the courage to pursue her dreams.

“And it was a scary thought, really who do you think you are to come and direct a film? Like who are you again? You know it was so scary, but then I said to myself, Warri no dey carry lass na. Wwetin dem get wey I no get? I was like, I’ll do this thing. So I started understudying directors, like I’m acting on set but I’m watching the director closely. And I said you know what? Maybe I need some formal education on this. So I went to the New York Film Academy for a short course,” she added.

Omoni Oboli has directed several films, including “Moms at War,” “Last Year Single” (currently streaming on Netflix), and “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3,” the third installment of the “Wives on Strike” franchise, which is set to premiere in cinemas this October.

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Portable Welcomes Second Child With Fourth Baby Mama

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3 days ago

September 13, 2024

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Popular Nigerian singer Portable and his partner, Ashabi Simple, have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl.

On September 13, 2024, the ZAZU star shared the exciting news with his fans on Instagram. In the caption, he showered Ashabi Simple with love. Also, he expressed his deep gratitude for the birth of their newborn daughter.

“ZAzuu With heart full of joy , we welcome our third princess to d world , thank you GOD for not shaming us eyitayo Alhamdulilahi 🙏 God bless you my woman ❤️ I fly 🦅with you forever @ashabi.mohsimple_ Mummy @fitilamihan_atandaogo iya new born baby Akoi Blessings my beautiful princess👩‍🍼 welcome to the world Ọmọ OGO ⭐️ OGO Ni ⭐️ God bless BADMUS family❤️”

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Portable’s fans and followers flooded the comment section with congratulations and well wishes for him and his family. They expressed their joy, offering prayers and sending messages of goodwill.

A fan humorously noted, “Na this one resemble portable pass … that her mouth go too sharp no be small … imagine new born babe with this tongue … 😂 Congrat idamu industry “

“Congratulations ❤️ dis one na Ashabi carbon copy na so @ashabi.mohsimple u dey do for video i mean dat tongue 😂😂 welcome to d world,” read another comment.

The singer, Portable, and his woman, Ashabi Simple, welcomed their first child, his sixth, on June 6, 2023. During the child’s christening ceremony, Portable proudly announced in Yoruba that Ashabi was now a housewife.

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Tems Reacts To Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats As Shallow

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4 days ago

September 12, 2024

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In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Tems addressed the controversial claim from Buju Banton. Buju Banton claimed that Afrobeats fails to reflect the true realities of its listeners. The Grammy-winning singer argued that Afrobeats, like any other musical genre, serves a specific purpose for its creators, who are predominantly Nigerian.

She emphasized that Afrobeats is a form of pop music designed to provide its audience with a joyful and uplifting experience, similar to pop music from other regions of the world.

Tems countered Buju Banton by highlighting the positive and celebratory nature of Afrobeats, which offers a much-needed escape from the challenges of everyday life.

Tems further emphasised that “Afrobeats is not Reggae, it’s not Rock, it’s for a certain purpose. Thinking about its origin which is Nigeria, it’s for a certain purpose and you can join us in its enjoyment.”

In a recent episode of the Drinking Champs Podcast, Buju Banton made a controversial statement about Afrobeats. He claimed that the movement’s music fails to accurately represent the realities of its predominantly Black audience across Africa. Banton further argued that Nigerian artists leading the global Afrobeats movement have neglected to acknowledge the contributions of Jamaican stars.

Banton’s criticism of Afrobeats sparked reactions from several artists. These include Jamaican Dancehall star Spice. Spice disagreed with her compatriot, pointing out that there are numerous Afrobeats acts, such as Burna Boy and Falz, whose music addresses sociopolitical issues and reflects the realities of their listeners.

In the same interview, Tems addressed the false and offensive rumors that she was pregnant for American rapper Future. The singer dismissed these rumors as an attempt to spread the most outrageous and baseless gossip possible by purveyors of fake news.

Tems also shared insights into her recently released debut album, “Born In The Wild.” The album features guest appearances from Asake and J Cole. She discussed the creative process behind the album and the personal significance of its songs.

Watch the full interview below.