Entertainment
I’ve Been Blacklisted In Music Industry For 13 Years – Seun Kuti
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has claimed that he has been blacklisted in the Nigerian music industry for about 13 years due to his style of music.
He explained that because his late father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and his contemporaries used their music as a form of protest against bad governance, the government invested heavily in vain artists while targeting conscious musicians.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Saleh Meditate podcast, Kuti said government’s interference has significantly affected the quality and impact of modern Nigerian music.
He, however, said being blacklisted in Nigeria doesn’t affect him much, stressing that the country is just a fraction of his fanbase.
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He said, “The impact of Fela and his contemporaries who spoke truth to power sacred the government. They made the government realised the power of artistry. So, the government invested more in artists who don’t make conscious music than artists who sing about realities.
“When I am in Nigeria, I don’t fear to say whatever I want to say. That is a lot of people are saying that I should be cancelled. I have been cancelled for about 13 years now after I performed conscious music at former Lagos State Governor Ambode’s event. Even before then, my music was heavily restricted.
“I have been cancelled for long. People think I am not cancelled because I am doing well. Nigeria has cancelled me long time but Nigeria is just like a really small percentage of my market. So, being cancelled doesn’t really affect me.”
He added that artists who are scared of being blacklisted are only scared because Nigeria makes up the bulk of their fanbase.
Entertainment
After Beating Portable, Carter Efe Challenges Wizkid To Boxing Showdown
Controversial streamer Carter Efe has challenged Grammy-winning singer Wizkid to a boxing showdown.
Speaking during a recent livestream with Kcee and E-Money, Carter Efe said after dethroning Portable as champion of celebrity boxing in Nigeria, he now wants to fight Wizkid.
He said he would prefer to have Wizkid’s first son Boluwatife Balogun in attendance when he faces his father in the ring.
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“The person I want to fight with now is Wizkid and I want his son, Boluwatife to be there too. Let him come and collect the championship from me if he is man enough,” he said.
Carter Efe has been beefing Wizkid after he accused the Starboy boss of not supporting him enough when he released a tribute song for him entitled ‘Manchala’ years ago.
Wizkid has largely ignored Carter Efe’s tantrums over the years.
He is yet to react to Carter Efe’s boxing match challenge.
Entertainment
Davido Announces Break From Music
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced an indefinite break from music.
During a recent livestream with Davrel, the OBO crooner told his fans not to expect new music from him anytime soon, stressing that he is on sabbatical.
Davido said he doesn’t need to release new music to remain relevant in the music industry, claiming that his songs are currently dominating club playlists.
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“Stop asking me when I am dropping new music. I am on a musical break. Like I said if you go to the club right now, 10 out of 20 songs are mine. So I am on a musical break,” he said.
Davido also commented on the fledgling celebrity boxing tournament in Nigeria, describing it as a welcome development.
“I am actually impressed by the celebrity boxing tournament. It is a welcome development, ” he stated.
Recall that popular streamer Cater Efe recently dethroned controversial singer Portable as the reigning champion of Nigerian celebrity boxing tournament.
After his defeat, Portable accused his colleagues in the music industry of not being supportive, claiming that many dislike him.
Entertainment
‘I Can’t Have A Baby For Someone Like You’ – Jarvis Blasts Peller [VIDEO]
Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Jarvis, has stated that she can’t have a child for someone like Peller.
Jarvis made this known during a livestream on Wednesday evening.
In a now trending video on social media, Peller hinted that Jarvis is pregnant by him.
“My baby with Jarvis is coming soon,” he said.
In response, Jarvis shut him down, noting that “there is no baby coming soon, not for this kind of human being”.
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“Don’t even pray about that one yet. You’re not organized. Until I started seeing changes,” she added.
Peller replied: “Despite gifting you Benz?”
Jarvis: “You can collect it back. The car is still parked in your house, don’t stress me.”
According to DAILY POST, the lovebirds had last week sparked pregnancy rumors after a video of Jarvis having an ultrasound surfaced online.
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