Ayodeji Balogun, the world-famous, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Wizkid, has said he loves to be underestimated.
According to him, it is his biggest motivation.
The musician disclosed this in an Instagram live session with TEFLives when the host asked how he handles the external pressure to constantly prove himself.
Wizkid said, “I love it when people underestimate me, it fuels me more than anything else in the world.”
Kafayat Shafau, the famous Nigerian dancer and choreographer, who is also known as Kaffy, has said that she lost friends by virtue of being a dancer.
Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “Taking on a career without any gender focus is already tough. As a dancer, the only place we were appreciated was when we were displaying for the National Troupe, or when were called by a governor for a national assignment.
“Dancing was not a mainstream career, neither was it commercially viable. Breaking into that door that did not exist was the main sacrifice for me, as well as the pain of losing family friends and people around me. I was practically isolated.
“There even some people who initially supported me, but withdraw their support because they did not see what I was seeing.”
She also stated that women in the entertainment were often viewed as sexual objects.
She said, “As a woman, one is often asked what value one brings to the table to be considered with one’s male peers. I struggled a lot with that, because while expressing myself, I had to deal with music directors, editors and different stakeholders who felt one’s opinion was not necessary.
“But, one of the things that helped me was the fact that I am highly educated and intellectual enough to express my ideas and implement them in ways that earned me respect. I was also hands on with whatever I said.”
The award-wining dancer also noted that in the course of her career, she got more support from men than women.
She said, “I have got more admiration and support from men, than women. It came after a bit of resistance, which is normal, because there will always be some of resistance when one newly gets into a field.”
Maryam Apaokagi, the popular Nigerian skit maker, who is also known as Taaooma, has opened up about her career.
She revealed how enjoyable it was to have featured Canadian – American, King Bach and actor Terry Crews in her comedy skits adding that she has been grinding in the industry about a decade ago.
In an interview with content creator, Egungun of Lagos, Taaooma who is well known for her versatility in performing different parts in her skits expressed delight having worked with Terry and Bach on her recent comedy videos.
Expressing eagerness to film with more renowned persons, she promised to feature more international celebrities.
Speaking on the challenging part of her job, Taaooma said that dressing for each character she wanted to represent was one of the difficulties she had while playing her several parts.
The comedian claimed to have ten years of experience in the comedy industry, adding that she shoots and edits her videos herself.
In her words: “it’s already 10 years now. I shoot and edit my videos myself. It was very nice experience to shoot videos with Terry Crews and King Bach.
“I love it and I look forward for more. I’m looking on to shoot with a lot of people as it comes but I don’t want to start mentioning names”
Big Brother Naija reality star Chichi has announced her retirement from exotic dancing.
In a video shared via her Instagram story, Chichi revealed that she is now retired.
She disclosed this while bragging to her hair stylist after she rejected her offer to give her a free lap dance.
She said, “Let me give you a lap dance. Stay na. Free lap dance” to which the stylist replied, “I don’t want.”
Chichi fumed, “When I was an exotic dancer do you know how much I charge?”
Daily Post recalls that Chichi revealed in an interview last year that being a stripper saved her life.
She stated that one of the reasons she went on the Big Brother Naija show was to “let Nigerians know that stripping does not make you a h*e. It is just another way of making quick money. You don’t really have to sleep around to make money as a stripper. It’s actually a profession.”
Popular Nigerian actor, Tobi Bakre has shared an adorable photo with his son.
The former reality star took to the ‘X’ platform to share the cute image.
They both stood right in front of a large mirror in the living room.
The father of two captioned the picture with just two emoji symbolizing a father-son display.
Oluwadolarz, a Nigerian musician and content creator, claims that some of his comedy business peers have declined to help him in his profession.
He claimed that this was how he had previously assisted and accommodated them.
Oluwadolarz said added that there is no love in the industry as some want people to believe.
The sketch creator bemoaned in a recent interview with Echoo Room that, despite reaching out to them, his peers in the content creation sector failed to promote his debut EP.
He specifically stated that Lord Lamba and Sydney Talker, who had previously shared a residence with him, had not been supportive of him either.
He claimed that his experiences inspired him to begin work on a documentary that will highlight both the dearth of assistance in the content creation sector and his personal narrative.
Oluwadolarz declared that he was engaged on a documentary. It will center on my experience and the people in the industry who I have supported but who did not materialize for me.
“Despite contacting them, not a single comedian or skit creator backed my EP that I released. Strangely enough, even after I dropped my EP and they showed no support, I still help them out when they come out to me.
“Sydney Talker resided with me for around three or four months after coming to Lagos. Sydney, then, is one of my friends. Even though we were close at the time, he wasn’t into my music. No one bought my songs. I just dropped an EP, that’s all. Bae U just shared that on his story. To promote the EP, Officer Woos and I recorded a skit, but I was unable to release it because it would be the sole promotional video available to other skit creators.
Boy Spyce, a well-known artist from Nigeria, has praised Simi, a female colleague.
He said that despite the trolls’ efforts to minimize her skills, she is incredibly talented.
Remember how Simi was criticized by some fans who thought her voice was repetitive and demanded that she change it?
Boy Spyce, who seemed to be responding to the criticism, stated that Simi was an inspiration for a song he was creating and emphasized that critics were unaware of Simi’s true potential.
The Mavin Records musician posted the following on his X handle: “Writing a ballad tune right now in my car and listening to Simi’s Simisola album for inspiration. Oh my goodness, you guys are unaware of that woman’s talent!
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