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How Corruption In Nigeria Killed My Football Career – Nigerian Singer

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Nigerian singer, Charles Chibuezechukwu, aka Crayon, has revealed how he wanted to become a professional footballer but corruption in Nigeria killed the dream.

According to the ‘Trench to Triumph’ crooner, he could have been selected after he went for screening at the National Stadium, but had to be dropped for someone from a wealthy background.

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Crayon disclosed this in a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria in Lagos.

He added that the incident contributed to the depression he suffered in 2015.

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Crayon said, “I became depressed in 2015 because I couldn’t get into the university. All my friends were in school. At that time I was really close to my friends. I was the youngest among my friends. Every time they are around is always fun. Then they all got admitted to the universities in Ghana, Benin, etc. I was just me in the hood.

“It was so boring. I didn’t have anything to do, nowhere to go. And my footballing career at that time wasn’t really kicking off for me as well. I used to play football. I used to be a proper footballer. They called me ‘Coutinho’ in my hood. You know prime Coutinho who played for Liverpool?

“I tried to become a professional footballer but it didn’t work out for me because football in Nigeria is quite dicey. There is a lot of corruption. I don’t want to mention names because it might hurt some people. They are big names; top officials.

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“At a time I went for one screening in Surulere, they picked me and they had to like swindle me and pick someone else because the person had money and connections. So, at that point, I became disappointed. I went home depressed.”

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VIDEO: Finally, Naira Marley Opens Up On Mohbad, Sam Larry, Others

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Street hop sensation, Naira Marley has finally shared his own side of the story on the death of his ex-signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

In an interview, posted on the X (formerly known as Twitter) handle of a Social Media Influencer, Reno Omokri on Wednesday, Naira Marley explained how he tried to get professional psychiatric help for the late singer Mohbad and paid for scans.

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Naira Marley also spoke about his relationship with Lagos socialite, Sam Larry as well as addressed other issues as regards the allegations levelled against him over Mohbad’s death.

Naira Marley also shared a video of his last conversation with late singer Mohbad, wherein, the deceased opened up about his struggle with suicidal thoughts.

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Naira Marley said: “There was another time when I was in America and his girl called me to say he (mohbad) locked himself in the toilet and he wanted to kill himself or something like that. So, I called him from there and recorded the conversation, asking him: Why do you want to kill yourself? You are a king, if your family is stressing you out(because this time, he was with his family) just tell them to chill, you can do what you want to do, do not stress yourself, if you kill yourself now, what do you want people to say.

“I was so concerned so I called him to try to give him rest of mind, if your family is stressing you out, leave.

“He wanted to commit suicide, in the video, I was just trying to find out what was wrong with him.”

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Naira Marley reinstated his willingness to return to Nigeria to clear his name over allegations suggesting his involvement in his ex-signee Mohbad’s death if the Nigerian Police guaranteed his safety.

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Naira Marley Shares Video Of Last Conversation With Mohbad Over ‘Auicidal Thoughts’

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Street hop sensation, Naira Marley has shared a video of his last conversation with late singer Mohbad, wherein, the deceased opened up about his struggle with suicidal thoughts.

In the video, posted on X ((formerly known as Twitter) handle of a Social Media Influencer, Reno Omokri, Mohbad was captured explaining his ordeal to Naira Marley after battling with depression.

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The singer’s death has continued to spark controversies and generate several conspiracy theories.

Recall the Marlian Records boss, via an official statement on his Instagram handle on Tuesday, addressed the allegations.

It is Naira Marley’s second official statement since Mohbad died.

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The British-Nigerian singer also debunked claims he runs his Marlian Records label as a drug cartel.

He wrote, “Permit me to categorically state that I have no hand in the death of Ilerioluwa, either directly or indirectly.” The rumours regarding the label being a drug cartel are untrue.

“I am not a drug lord, nor do I, Marley, belong to any cult or fraternity. I’m dedicated to proving my innocence, and I’m cooperating with the authorities to clear my name with sufficient evidence,”

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BBNaija All Stars: Meet The Six Finalists

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Big Brother Naija All Stars edition has entered its ultimate week with six finalists set to have a go at the N120m grand prize.

The finalists for this season’s edition include: Ilebaye, Mercy, Cee C, Cross, Adekunle and Pere.

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During the Sunday live eviction show, Venita, Soma and Angel were the housemates evicted to leave the show with its finalists from which the winner of the edition would emerge.

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Recall the show started with 20 housemates and later saw 4 new housemates joining them.

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The show will finally come to an end on October 1, 2023.

Show host, Ebuka, on Sunday night however announced that already voting has commenced immediately to determine the winner of mega N120 million mega prize.

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