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It’s Unfair To Exclude Tems From Afrobeats Big 3 – Tiwa Savage [VIDEO]

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Famous Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has made a case for Tems after her name was excluded from Afrobeats’ top three artistes.

The term ‘Big 3’ is widely used to refer to the male trio Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, who are celebrated as Nigeria’s most dominant global musical exports.

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However, questioning the criteria used in selecting the ‘Big 3’ in the industry, Tiwa argued that the narrative turns a blind eye to the outstanding achievements of leading women in the Afrobeats genre.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, she challenged the exclusionary labelling of female singers and insisted that Tems deserves top-tier recognition.

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Think about it, Certain types of artistes get paid more. So, they get the opportunity to spend more on influencers and radio play so you are going to hear their music way more.

“Also, I feel like it is unfair to have a conversation about the Top 3 and not mention someone like Tems. Are you serious?” she asked.

Tems rose to fame in 2020 after her collaboration with Wizkid on ‘Essence’.

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She earned her first Grammy in 2023 for her contribution to ‘Wait For U’ in 2022.

In 2025, Tems received her second Grammy Award in the ‘Best African Performance’ category.

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Why I Can Share My Husband With My Friend — Regina Daniels

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Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has revealed why she can share her husband with her friend, explaining that she would be willing to do so if the friend had been single for too long.

The actress, who is married to Senator Ned Nwoko, made this revelation in a recent post via the Insta-stories section of her official Instagram page, where she has 15.3 million followers.

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In the post, Regina Daniels reshared a reel of a lady who said she decided to lend her man to her best friend who had been single for over six months.

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Words overlaid on the reel read: “My friend was single for over 6months so I lent her my man.”

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Supporting the idea, Regina Daniels reposted the video and added her own take, stressing that she could also do the same for her friend if the situation arose.

She wrote: “Something I can do though.”

 

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Why I Left Fela’s Band – Femi Kuti Reveals

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Femi Kuti, a popular Nigerian musician and the first son of the Afrobeat founder, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has revealed why he left his father’s band.

Femi made the disclosure during his recent appearance on Afropolitan podcast.

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Speaking about his decision to part ways with Fela’s music band, Femi Kuti disclosed that he left to discover his own identity because “I did not have any possibility of my life”.

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“Growing up in school, everybody would be like ‘aren’t you going to be like your dad or won’t you play music? I was pressured to be like my father.

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“If I wanted to play music, I had to be Femi Kuti. I used the same mathematical thought that I cannot be Fela. I began to wear the same outfits with my father because I used to stay with my mother before I ran away to stay with him.

“I was like mini Fela because he usually dresses me like himself. I just thought I should better look for myself fast, or I’m going to be a very unhappy man. So I went back to my mother.

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“The moment I formed my band, his fan base descended on me. It was very difficult to find a good write up about me then because the press hated me and at this time, there was no internet for me to defend myself.

“Being under my father, I didn’t have any possibility of my own life, including having children. I saw my life in his life,” the 63-year-old stated

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Fashion, Cinema Stars Hail ‘Love Affair’ With Giorgio Armani

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Leading cinema and fashion figures on Thursday paid tribute to the genius of fashion legend Giorgio Armani, whose client list read like a who’s who of Hollywood stars and royalty.

Julia Roberts, who frequently wore the Italian designer’s creations, called Armani “A true friend. A Legend”.

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Fellow film star Claudia Cardinale said she was “filled with immense pain at the news” of Armani’s death at the age of 91.

Meeting Giorgio was a crucial moment in my life … It marked my transition to becoming a new woman, independent and free,” said the 87-year-old Italian actress. “My heart is broken… Giorgio forever.”

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Australian actor Russell Crowe posted an anecdote on X about buying his first Armani suit for the 1997 Cannes film festival after his bag was lost in transit.

That began a love affair with Armani suits that continues to this day,” he said.

Bernard Arnault, head of the LVMH fashion and luxury empire, hailed his rival’s fashion and business acumen. Forbes magazine estimated Armani’s personal wealth at more than $12 billion.

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Armani “gave Italian elegance a global reach and stature. He created a unique style, made of light and shadow, which he transformed into a highly successful entrepreneurial adventure,” Arnault said in a statement.

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The LVMH group said that Armani “was the last representative of the golden generation of post-war designers, who shaped, year after year, the standards of the highest elegance”.

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Another Italian fashion icon Donatella Versace said the world will never forget Armani.

The world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever,” she said.

Francois-Henri Pinault, the head of the Kering fashion and luxury conglomerate, called Armani a “remarkable visionary” who “redefined elegance.”

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His influence extends far beyond fashion and will continue to inspire entire generations,” Pinault said.

Jonathan Anderson, creative director at Dior, kept his tribute on Instagram short and cinematic.

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“The best,” read the Northern Irish designer’s caption, over a photo of Armani inspecting Robert De Niro’s costume while on the set of Casino with director Martin Scorsese.

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