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My Genre Of Music Is Afrofusion – Davido

Popular Nigerian singer/songwriter, Davido has said that he does not get offended when referred to an Afrobeats artist.

Davido, during an interview on the latest edition of the Business Untitled Podcast, lamented the ‘boxing’ of all African artists into the Afrobeats genre regardless of their musical styles.

The ‘Feel’ crooner said he does not feel bad that everyone has been categorised into such a genre, but he prefers to call his style of music ‘Afrofusion’.

He said, “The first place that accepted African music outside Africa is the UK before America later join. The UK termed African music Afrobeats.

“Afrobeat is a sound that was originally pioneered by Fela Kuti. But now all African songs are termed Afrobeats. If an African artiste sings pure R&B, sounding like SZA, Summerwalker, they put them under Afrobeats. If an African rapper rapping like Drake, they still put them under Afrobeats.

“I don’t get offend when we’ve been categorised as Afrobeats. I mean, we need a genre. It could be R&B or Afropop. I call my music Afrofusion but I’m not big on ‘O put Afrofusion on my song.’ I know how long it took for African music to become mainstream.”

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Davido’s Manager, Asika Speaks On why Davido is Yet to Collaborate With Wizkid, Burna Boy on a Song

Asa Asika, the manager of singer Davido has revealed that the singer has collaborated with Burna Boy and Wizkid in the past.
He was answering a question on why there have been no new collabos with Davido and the other top singer.
During his recent appearance on the Ventes Rap show, the interviewer asked:
How come we don’t see Davido featuring Burna Boy or Wizkid?” 
In his words:
“There have been collaborations, Burna Boy and Wizkid have a song, Davido and Kizz Daniel have a song, Davido and Olamide have a song, Asake is on David’s album, so the big artistes in Nigeria work, they might not collaborate as often but they do. Collaboration is one of the major things that have pushed Afrobeats to where it is.” 
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Carter Efe Calls Out Sydney Talker Over Khaid’s Health Status

Popular Nigerian skitmaker, Carter Efe has called out his colleague, Sydney Talker, to let Nigerians know the health status of his record label signee, Khaid.

Recall that Sydney Talker had recently asked Nigerians to pray for Khaid after he was admitted in the hospital due to internal bleeding.

Since the video of him in the hospital surfaced online, little update has been provided about his health status.

Carter Efe who is a close friend of Sydney Carter took to his Instagram live to call him out for hushing the situation.

He claimed he has been calling Sydney to ask for updates because he’s worried and many people have reached out to him to inquire about Khaid.

However, Sydney has refused to pick his calls and speak on the matter.

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Ned Nwoko Showers Praises On Wife, Regina Daniels

Delta lawmaker and billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko has showered his wife, Regina Daniels with praise over her beauty.

The mother of two shared a chat showing how her husband praised a photo of hers.

She sent him a photo she recently took on a picturesque location and her husband was enamored with her beauty.

He commented that her “aniomaness” is a beauty to behold.

Regina Daniels was apparently touched by his cute words and she gushed happily over it.

She added that after 5 years of being together, her husband has continued to give the best praises to her.

“After 5 years and hubby still gives his praises,” she wrote.

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Burna Boy Introduced Live Band Into Afrobeats – Ruger Claims

Popular Nigerian singer, Ruger has claimed that Burna Boy, his Grammy-winning colleague, introduced the live band into Afrobeats performance.

According to him, before Burna Boy started using live band, most Afrobeats artistes perform with DJ sets on stage.

He argued that Burna Boy made live performance “enjoyable.”

Speaking in a recent chat with Billboard alongside BNXN, Ruger said: “Before Burna Boy started this live band thing most Afrobeats Act would just go on stage with their DJs and bounce, Burna boy makes live performance enjoyable.

“I don’t care if they give Burna Boy his flowers or not, but we the youngins from Nigeria know what he has done.”

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Davido Reveals Fate Of Peruzzi, Other DMW Artists As He Launches New Record Label

David Adeleke, the world-famous Nigerian singer and music executive, who is popularly known as Davido, has partnered with UnitedMasters to launch his new label Nine+ Records.

According to the deal, Davido will spearhead artist development and A&R for a lineup of Nigerian artists.

Consequently, his former record label, Davido Music Worldwide, DMW, has now been dissolved.

On his X handle on Saturday, Davido disclosed that all the artists currently signed to DMW will move to Nine+.

He wrote, “All dmw artists would be moved to Nine+ records …. Clearing the air!”

Some of the artists currently signed to DMW include Dremo, Yonda, Peruzzi, Idowest from Lagos Island, DJ Ecool, Danagog, B-Red, Deekay, May D, Deinde, Ayanfe, Liya, Morravey, SayTheyCallMESG and Logos Olori.

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I’ve Reported The Case To Police — Skiibii Denies TikToker Nickie Dabarbie’s Money Ritual Claim

Abbey Toheeb Elias, the famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Skiibii, has reacted to an allegation by TikToker Nickie Dabarbie that he attempted to use her for money rituals.

Earlier on Friday, Nickie, born Precious Kingsley, claimed that she had “escaped from being used for rituals” by Skiibii.

In a series of posts via her Instagram page, she narrated how the singer invited her to his house for a boat cruise.

The TikToker claimed that Skiibii “forced” her to take “alcohol before trying to kill me”.

The social media influencer also alleged that “Mayorkun and some other Nigerian artistes are all ritualists”.

She shared a video of deep cuts to her hand being stitched together, claiming it was a result of the attack by Skiibii.

“I just escaped from being used for rituals by Skiibii,” she said.

“They will try hard to clear their names and I might die. I might not have much evidence. They will do everything to tarnish my name to save Skiibii.

“I was invited for a boat cruise and since then I haven’t gotten myself. I went there with no bad intention.

“I felt it was safe because he is a public figure and we spoke for a while before I even accepted the boat cruise. It was never about money. I’m not a prostitute.

“On the boat cruise I was forced to take alcohol. After that drink I just started liking him.

“God said I’ll be the last girl they will ever do that to. I’m not the first or the second, plenty girls did not escape this.

“I heard a voice that said the God you serve cannot save your life! Then I told him to repent and he said he has no reason to repent cause my God is powerless.

“Skiibii said ‘Alhamdulilah’ before he gave me an infused coffee to drink. They might arrest me for this. They tried to take my greatness, but it didn’t work.

“They tried to kill me, but it didn’t work. Literally all the people that live in Orile Ilasan are in this same cult.

“There is one popular dark-skinned influencer that died this exact way. First, they tell you they love you, drug you and use you for ritual.

“Then make people think you’re a maniac or mentally disabled. They tried to erase my memories with incantations but it did not work.

“Then they took me to a weird hospital in Osapa (First City Hospital) where I was the only patient. Meanwhile, they all work together. They stitched my wounds and injected me with a substance that will dehydrate me.”

Reacting via his Instastory, Skiibii described Nickie’s allegations as “completely false”.

The 31-year-old singer said he had reported the incident to the police for a thorough investigation.

“I want to clarify that the narratives being circulated by people and various blogs are completely false and the truth will come to light on all fronts,” he wrote.

“I have reported the incident to the Nigerian Police Force because there is nothing to hide.

“I trust that they will conduct a thorough investigation. I will let the law take its course to its full measure this time.”

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Pray For Khaid – Sydney Talker Urges Fans Amid Hospitalization

Popular Nigerian skitmaker, Sydney Talker has appealed to fans to pray for his signee, Khaid, who is hospitalized.

It would be recalled that the fast-rising singer was reportedly rushed to the hospital two days ago and was reported to be bleeding internally.

Although Sydney didn’t give the condition which the singer is currently in, he noted that Khaid really needs their prayers.

“Pray for Khaid. He needs your prayers rn🙏🏾,” he wrote.

See reactions to the post below;

@Coded_Alh said: “Wish him Speedy and full recovery ❤️‍🩹 🙏”

@Zillionhood said: “God will not forsake His Children”

@Vickey_dSniper said: “What are we praying for exactly?What’s the problem with him? So that we can know how to channel the prayers and wishes… ❤️ 💡”

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Naira Abuse: Cubana Chief Priest Throws Party, Celebrates Release

Nigerian businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has celebrated his release following his arraignment for naira abuse.

He threw a party to celebrate his bail release
It would be recalled that the celebrity barman was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for Naira mutilation; after which he was released on bail following his not-guilty plea.
Following the controversy that trailed his release while Bobrisky who had the same issue was jailed, Cubana Chief Priest was seen in a celebration mood.
During a live Instagram session on the evening of his release, the socialite alongside his friends threw a party, drinking and feasting.
In another video, they sang praise and worship to God; Cubana could be heard thanking God for the outcome of his legal case with the government.
Amongst the attendees was the professional Nigerian footballer, J.J. Okocha.
Reactions as Cubana Chief Priest throws party after Naira abuse bail:
d_realsolz penned: “No be only Davido go miss you, I can’t also afford to miss you on my screen for a whole week. Ezemuo 👏😍.”
an_na_bella11 stated: “See me singing along with them😂
Aka akaya aka jehovah ne nme ma😂.”
richy_billy_02 wrote: “After some people will saying money can’t buy happiness Dey play 😮😂.”
liciacrest added: “The power of money is speaking!.”
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I’m Only GOAT in Nigeria – Davido

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, has bragged in a new video.
Davido claimed that he is the greatest of all time in the Nigerian music industry.

Despite being regarded as one of the three biggest Nigerian artists currently alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido has continued to downplay any comparison between him and his colleagues.
In a video shared on TikTok by British-Nigerian content creator, Shopsydoo, Davido could be heard bragging about being the only “GOAT” in Nigeria.
 
“There is only one GOAT in my country and it’s me,” he boasted.
Davido had recently stated on an American show, Sway’s Universe, that contrary to assumptions that he, Wizkid, and Burna Boy are currently the three biggest Afrobeats stars in the world, he is the only big Afrobeats artiste.