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They Are Amazing Artists – Sarkodie Denies Feud With Wizkid, Davido, And Burna Boy

Sarkodie, the very popular Ghanaian rapper, has refuted the claims that he is feuding with Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

Recall that Sarkodie sparked controversy after bragging that he was in the music industry before Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in his latest song, ‘Brag.’

The controversy also caused friction between former Davido’s signee, Dremo, and Sarkodie’s signee, Lyrical Joe, both of whom have been releasing new diss tracks daily.

Sarkodie has now addressed the issue. In an interview with RODE, the ‘Azonto’ crooner explained that his reference to Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy in his song was just to point out his longevity in the music industry.

He added that if he wanted to throw jabs, his target would have been rappers, not singers.

He said: “Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido would never think I want to jab them because if I want to jab somebody, it has to be rappers. They are not rappers.

“I am just talking to rappers about how long I’ve been there and who else is best to use as reverence? Everybody knows Wizkid, Burna Boy, Black Sheriff, Asake and Davido. And it’s true that I was in the industry before they all came in. It’s just references of how long I’ve been there. It’s not throwing jabs at anybody. These are incredible, amazing artists.”

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How I Was Almost Burnt Alive With My Gang – Singer, Daddy Showkey Reveals

Daddy Showkey, the veteran Nigerian singer, has recalled how he was almost lynched to death when he was involved in gang activities in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

According to him, he and some young men found a gun at a refuse dump and started terrorising people with it until one fateful day, when they were caught and almost lynched.

Speaking in the teaser of the upcoming episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Daddy Showkey recalled that he and his gang were already tied up waiting to be set ablaze when they were miraculously saved.

The veteran singer said if he could attain legendary status despite his turbulent childhood experience, anyone could achieve greatness if they worked towards it.

He said: “I was in a gang back in the day. I won’t lie. Some of us found a gun where we used to pick valuables from refuse dump in Ikorodu. We started using the gun to terrorise the area.

“One day, when we were out in our usual style, someone saw us and started screaming, ‘thieves, thieves, thieves.’ Then we started running, but we were apprehended. They tied us up. They were about to burn us but we were saved miraculously.

“I am a living testimony for every young person, because if I can be alive today and still become Daddy Showkey, then there’s hope for everyone.”

He disclosed that one of his gang members was later caught and lynched to death.

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I’m Wizkid, Burna Boy, And Davido’s Godfather – Oritsefemi Says

Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele, the famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Oritsefemi, has claimed that he is his colleagues, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido’s godfather.

He said he had already made money from music before they came into limelight.

According to him, he encouraged the trio to do music.

Speaking in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Oritsefemi said, “I had already made money [from the music industry] when some people were sleeping [yet to come into limelight].

“Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, so many of them [young artists], I encouraged them. I’m like their godfather.

“Even some female celebrities who are now trolling me on social media, I accommodated them in my mansion in Lekki back in the days. Even Burna Boy, I once accommodated him.”

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I’m Godfather Of Nigerian Music Industry – Burna Boy Declares

Once again, Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has ignited a discussion about who holds the title of the biggest artist in Nigeria. His assertion came with the remix of the popular South African track ‘Tshwala Bam’ by TitoM and Yuppe.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner boldly declared in the opening verse of the remix, which was released last week, that he is the godfather of the Nigerian music industry.

“As long as Naija la wa…Them they call me the Godfather,” he sings.

Burna Boy has been very vocal about being the leader of the Nigerian music industry.

He sparked controversy years back after declaring himself the “blueprint” of the Nigerian music industry following his Grammy win.

His colleague Davido has also laid claim to Afrobeats’ leadership in the past.

On a track titled ‘Godfather’ in his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’, Davido asserted himself as the godfather of the Nigerian music industry.

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Why Fela Married 27 Women In One Day – Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat musician, has spoken up about why his late father and the pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, married 27 women in one day.

Recall that Fela got married to 27 women in one day back in 1978 in what was seen as a very daring move.

Appearing on the ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ podcast via Skype, Seun Kuti explained that his father married 27 women in one day in a bid to preserve their honour and dignity as the media was already tagging his female dancers and band members living with him as “prostitutes.”

He said: “My father was under immense media propaganda. He was very scrutinised. And most of it were directed to the women that were in his life; his female back-up singers, dancers. They all lived together with my dad but the media started calling them prostitutes.

“So my dad, in order to preserve their honour and dignity, asked them if they would choose to be his brides so nobody would call them names anymore and they all agreed. That was how the marriage happened.”

He also disclosed that Fela’s biopic is already in the works.

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I’m The Number 1 Musician In West Africa – Speed Darlington Declares

Speed Darlington, the controversial Nigerian rapper, has declared himself the number-one musician in West Africa.

According to him, he is currently the most trending musician in the subregion.

The ‘Akpi’ crooner appeared in the latest episode of the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast hosted by content creator, Bae U Barbie.

“I am the number one musician/celebrity in West Africa. No one is hotter than me,” he boasted.

Meanwhile, Speed Darlington recently warned fans to stop comparing him with controversial singer, Portable.

He warned that nobody should compare him with the ‘Zazo’ hitmaker as he is the bigger artist among them, noting that he is a star.

The rapper added that he goes around doing his business free and doesn’t have any reason for police to chase him around unlike Portable who was recently arrested by the police for allegedly owing 14 million naira for his G-Wagon.

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EFCC Hands Over $22,000 From Convicted Internet Fraudster To FBI

The EFCC in Lagos has delivered $22,000, which was reclaimed from a convicted cybercriminal, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

This was made known by the EFCC via its X handle on Saturday, May 18.

It reads: “Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on August 15, 2023, ordered that the money recovered from Olanrewaju, who was sentenced to two years imprisonment for identity theft and impersonation, be restituted to his victim in the United States of America, U.S.A.

“Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lagos, the Acting Director, Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC, Michael T. Wetkas, reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to combating crimes and restoring sanity to the nation.

“We are delighted to be handing over this proceeds of crime today.

“The EFCC is willing and always ready to do more.”

“Responding, the FBI Legal Attaché, Charles Smith, said: “The EFCC and FBI work collaboratively together, and it is thanks to the EFCC that we can recover funds of this nature, especially from Business email Compromise, BEC.

“This type of crime cripples businesses in the US, and for them to recover the money within one to two years gives hope to the affected companies and brings some level of justice, even if not all subjects have been identified.

“We hope our relationship continues and fosters a more cohesive partnership between the two agencies. If there’s anything the FBI can do to support this investigation, we will do so.

“We appreciate this on behalf of the FBI and thank the EFCC.”

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Why You Shouldn’t Care About What People Think Of You – Don Jazzy

Michael Collins Ajereh, the famous Nigerian music executive and producer, who is popularly known as Don Jazzy, recently gave fans tips on how to handle critics.

He urged them not to be bothered by criticisms when they attained their goals, stressing that when they were struggling critics didn’t care about them.

According to him, paying attention to critics is a form of distraction.

On his X handle on Saturday, Don wrote: “Nobody gives a f*ck about you when you are suffering and grinding.

“If you give a f*ck about what people think about you when you make it, then you didn’t learn shit in the come-up and will be back suffering in no time.”

“Worrying about what people think about you in your grinding phase and your made phase is a distraction.”

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Mohbad Rejected His Son, Said He Only Slept With Wunmi Once’ – Dad Reveals

Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer, Illerioluwa Aloba, who was also known as Mohbad, has made a new claim.

He claimed that the late singer rejected his son, Liam, before his death.

Speaking in a clip captured from a recent social media making the rounds on X , he claimed his late son told him he only slept with Wunmi once before she brought Liam’s pregnancy to him.

Speaking in Yoruba, he said, “They shaved my late son’s hair before I got to his house. People saying my son didn’t reject Liam are lying. He said he only slept with Wunmi once and she brought pregnancy after their first s*x.”

Aloba has been clamouring for a DNA test to be conducted on Liam to ascertain his true paternity following the tragic death of the rapper.

Wunmi, who had previously expressed her willingness for a DNA test on her son, said she is no longer open to a DNA test on Liam.

She said only her late husband has the right to request a DNA test from her.

Wunmi claimed that Mohbad disvirgined her and he was the only man she had ever known.

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E-Money And I Will Cater For Junior Pope’s Children Till They Grow Up – Kcee Vows

Popular Nigerian singer, Kcee has vowed that he and his brother, Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, will assume responsibility for the late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope’s children till they are old enough to cater for themselves.

He made the pledge at the actor’s funeral in Ukehe, Nsukka, Enugu State, on Friday.

Kcee said, “On behalf of my brother, E-Money and our friends, I want to say sorry to the family. Junior Pope is a blessing to this generation. He is somebody that we will never forget in this generation.

“My brother is the godfather of his first son. The friendship we have with Junior Pope has been for ages. When the unfortunate incident happened, my brother said to me that we were going to take up responsibility for his three sons till they were grown.

“But we can’t do that without the support of the family. So we are saying it openly to the family, we are ready to take care of the three kids to any level they want till they are grown to cater for themselves. We will take care of their education, feeding, clothing, and holidays.

We are not doing it to show off but to honour our friend’s dying wish for a better life for his children. And we took it upon ourselves that we are going to support this family to train these children.”

Recall that Junior Pope died on April 10, 2024, alongside three others after their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location.