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Fans Rate Davido, Burna Boy On New Songs

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3 years ago

May 13, 2022

Internationally-recognised Nigerian singers, Davido and Burna Boy, both had their fans buzzing with excitement on Friday morning following the release of their new songs.

Both singers released new songs off their respective next albums on Friday and fans had taken to Twitter to rate both singers on their individual songs.

While Davido preached hope and motivation in ‘Stand Strong’, Burna Boy talked about love and heartbreak in ‘Last Last.’

Praise for Burna Boy’s Last Last
A Burna Boy fan, @ahmadsalihu said, “Jamming Burna’s Last Last for the infinite time. Big chun.”

Another fan @funkeadesh tweeted, “The beat in ‘Burna Boy – Last Last’ is just fire.”

“Last last, Burna Boy is my spirit husband. How did I smile effortlessly while listening to a heartbreak song??” @urchman567 mused.

Praise for Davido’s Stand Strong
A fan, @Zamosings, said, “Davido got me teary with this one! Soul! Keep standing strong my people!”

“Keep standing strong by Davido is a bomb of music. Take afro music to another level always ahead of others,” @henry_ejor noted.

Writing a letter of appreciation, @re_rehanat said, “Dear Davido, this is an appreciation tweet on behalf of #30BG. We are saying a big thank You for giving us #StandStrong

“It felt like this song was for us and we are definitely standing strong. We love the way you love us.”

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Fans rate new songs from Davido, Burna Boy, others
Aside from Davido and Burna Boy, other artists also released new songs on Friday.

A tweep,@Shawnifee, listed the songs as seen below:

• Burna Boy – Last Last
• Davido x The Samples – Stand Strong
• Mavin’s All Star – Overdose
• Zinoleesky – Loving You
• Asake – Palazzo
• D’Banj – Face Show
• Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (album)

Rating the songs, @Ekunfuggi tweeted, “Davido doesn’t have anything to prove, yet, He Stands Strong. Burna Boy always lets us know that, Last Last, He is music + werey (madness).

“Zino appreciates fan love, drops Loving You for Us. Then,there’s Asake, raising the bar of ibilę (street) sound. Palazzo geng.”

Another tweep, @mi_billi, also rated the song in a tweet, ” Zino’s Loving You 6/10, Davido’s Stand Strong 7/10, Burna Boy’s Last Last 8/10, Dj Spinall Palazo’s 8/10, Mavin’s Overdose 8/10, Mr Morale and The Big Steppers 10/10.”

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VIDEO: ‘New Record’, Guinness World Record Confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest-serving Of Jollof Rice

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21 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, with a staggering total weight of 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

The feat was accomplished in partnership with food brand Gino at Victoria Island, Lagos, and has now been formally recognized by Guinness World Records.

Announcing the confirmation on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records wrote:

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 15, 2025
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”

Baci, who first rose to global fame with her headline-grabbing cook-a-thon in 2023, has once again placed Nigerian cuisine on the world stage with this remarkable achievement.

Ahead of the confirmation, Guinness World Records had sent her words of encouragement, reposting a video from the Friday event and writing:

“What’s cookin’?

Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”

The record-breaking cooking event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, attracting a massive crowd of supporters, celebrities, and food enthusiasts who gathered to witness history being made.

With this latest feat, Hilda Baci continues to solidify her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs and cultural ambassadors.

Watch video below:

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Video: Davido Clarifies Viral Video Warri incident

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21 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has debunked social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent outing in Warri, Delta State.

A viral video that surfaced online showed the singer in the midst of security operatives and fans, with a brief moment where he appeared to be struck on the head.

This led an X user, #AsakyGRN, to post: “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem sl@p Davido for head.”

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Addressing the speculation on his official X handle on Monday, Davido clarified that it was his security aide who accidentally hit him, not an assault from the crowd.

“Mumu that was my security… hit me by mistake… saddist,” the singer wrote.

His response has since put an end to the rumors and clarified the misunderstanding surrounding the viral clip.

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Brazilian Jazz Legend, Hermeto Pascoal, Is Dead

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1 day ago

September 15, 2025

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Brazilian jazz legend Hermeto Pascoal has died at the age of 89, his family announced on Saturday.

Pascoal, known for his long white beard and hair, earned the nickname “The Sorcerer” for his ability to create music using a wide range of instruments and everyday objects.

In a statement on Instagram, his family said he died “with serenity and love,” surrounded by relatives and fellow musicians. They noted that at the moment of his passing, Pascoal’s band was performing on stage, “just as he would have wished: making sound and music.”

Born in Alagoas state in northeastern Brazil, Pascoal rose to international prominence through collaborations with jazz great Miles Davis and performances with other top musicians. Davis recorded some of Pascoal’s compositions, cementing his reputation as an innovative force in global jazz.

Pascoal was celebrated as a virtuoso who mastered multiple instruments and was renowned for his improvisational skill.

Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso paid tribute on Instagram, describing Pascoal as “one of the highest points in the history of music in Brazil.”