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My Father Co-wrote Nigeria’s National Anthem But Never Got Credit – Eddy Remedy

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9 months ago

February 22, 2024

Eddy Remedy Says His Father Co-wrote National Anthem | Fab.ng

Eddy Remedy, a musician formerly known as Edward Ashiedu Brown, has sparked discussion by claiming his father deserves recognition for co-writing the Nigerian national anthem.

According to Eddy, his father, Ashiedu Brown, a retired police officer, contributed to the composition while serving in the Nigeria Police Band. Despite this alleged involvement, credit for the anthem’s creation primarily lies with Benedict Elise Odiase, the band’s director.

This lack of recognition, Eddy laments, has deeply upset his father, who has even received no national awards for his supposed contribution. This experience, Eddy claims, led his father to disapprove of his own musical career, fearing Eddy would face similar neglect and a lack of reward from the country.

Eddy’s revelation raises questions about historical attributions and the importance of acknowledging individual contributions, even within collaborative efforts.

He said,

“Now I understand why my dad didn’t want me to do music. Because they did the same thing to him. My dad was among those who wrote the national anthem. But what did he get? Did they give him any recognition? Instead, they gave all the credit to his boss, [Benedict] Odiase, who was the commissioner of Police then.”

“My Dad was among those who wrote the national anthem but they gave the credit to Pa Odiase”

– Eddy Remedy pic.twitter.com/QUHswWH3XC

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 21, 2024

Meanwhile, in other news…

A wave of grief swept across Nigeria in August 2023 with the passing of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the nation’s beloved flag. The news, shared by his son, Akinkunmi Akinkunmi, on Facebook, painted a portrait of a life well lived and left an indelible mark on the country.

He wrote, “Life is indeed transient, but you lived a life with a remarkable landmark. Rest in peace, father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R.): A great man has gone.”

This sombre message resonated deeply with Nigerians, as Akinkunmi’s contribution transcended individual achievement. His story began in 1958 while he was studying abroad. As Nigeria neared independence from British rule, a national call for flag designs arose. Akinkunmi, inspired by this momentous occasion, submitted his entry amidst over 2,000 hopeful participants.

Standing out amongst the throng, his design resonated with the selection committee. On October 1st, 1960, Independence Day, the vibrant green and white stripes, now imbued with national significance, replaced the British Union Jack. For his design, Akinkunmi received a £100 award, but his true reward undoubtedly lay in the lasting legacy of his creation.

Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi’s passing was not just the loss of an individual, but a poignant reminder of the power of symbolism and the enduring impact of creative contributions to national identity. His legacy lives on in every flutter of the Nigerian flag, a testament to his artistic vision and the spirit of the nation.

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Falz Speaks About His Worst Date Experience

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2 days ago

November 22, 2024

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Nigerian rapper Falz recently shared a humorous yet awkward story from one of his early dating experiences. During an interview on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast with British media personality Madame Joyce, Falz recounted a surprising request from his date.

She asked him to order takeout for her family members back home. He explained the situation with his signature humour, highlighting how unexpected and awkward the moment was.

He explained,

“I haven’t had too many date experiences but the worst probably was this girl asking to buy stuff for her family at home, so I wasn’t sure how to feel. This was in Nigeria and I didn’t know whether to feel bad or not. She wanted me to buy takeaway for them, like to buy for each person… So different portions for the members of the family, takeaway for them. I didn’t even know whether to feel bad, because it was like, I came here on a date with you, not the whole family.”

Falz acknowledged that the request felt unusual but considered the possibility that her family genuinely needed the food. “I then sat and thought, What if they’re hungry? We were at a proper restaurant.”

“I feel like there are things that, when it comes to dates, there are things that the person would say directly or indirectly that would make you know whether you want to continue talking to them or not,” he added.

The rapper dismissed the idea that men immediately know if a woman is marriage material on the first date. He elaborated, suggesting that relationships often require time and experience to fully understand a partner’s potential.

He said, “To this day, there is nobody I can say that this is someone I want to marry. I haven’t gotten to that stage yet so I think it’d take a while.”

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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3 days ago

November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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It Hurts – Don Jazzy On Not Having A Partner

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5 days ago

November 19, 2024

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Renowned music executive and record label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, recently expressed disappointment over his current relationship status.

On Monday, he took to Instagram to share his desire to participate in the popular “suspect challenge.” This social media trend involves couples playfully teasing each other. However, the 41-year-old entrepreneur lamented that he couldn’t join in the fun due to his single status.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts.”

This isn’t the first time Don Jazzy has publicly discussed his relationship status. In 2021, he revealed that he married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based writer and model, at the age of 20. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after two years.

“I fucked it up cos I was giving all my time to my music. Music became a priority instead of my family. We got divorced when I was 22 and it hurt,” he said.

Earlier this year, Don Jazzy explained that he has not remarried as he is currently focused on personal growth and self-development.

“I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me,” he wrote in pidgin English.

A few months ago, Don Jazzy made headlines when a foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavin Records.

In 2004, Don Jazzy and his former partner, D’banj, co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Following its closure, Don Jazzy established Mavin Records in 2012.

Mavin Records has produced and nurtured a roster of talented artists. They include Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr SID, D’Prince, DNA Twins, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Crayon, Boy Spice, Bayanni, Rema, Lifesize Teddy, and Ladipoe.

To commemorate his 37th birthday in 2019, Don Jazzy unveiled the Mavin Creative Studios. The studio is a multimillion-naira mansion serving as the label’s corporate headquarters.

Mavin Records has received numerous accolades, including two consecutive MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Record Label in 2013 and 2014.

The label’s artists have also collaborated with international music stars such as Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, and Chris Brown.