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Reactions Trail Akon’s Claim About Money, Problem

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3 years ago

October 15, 2022

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Reactions have continued to trail a comment by the famous Senegalese-American singer and record producer, Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, for saying money brings more problems than comfort.

Reacting to Akon’s statement, many social media users have urged the singer to give them all he has worked for together with the problem.

Recall that the singer, who, in a radio interview, claimed that money does not necessarily buy happiness as it largely depends on what makes one happy, also explained that people who have money do not have time as it makes you lose yourself and takes you away from your family.

Talking from his experience, Akon said he had once tasted poverty before he became rich.

“Believe me, I know what poverty and success looks like, and from my personal experience, I’m having more problems successfully dealing with all that comes with success than I had when I was poor.”

The 49-year-old singer further noted that he was actually happier when he was poor.

Reacting to Akon’s statement,

Snehlevulz: “We that don’t have the money, we know the kind of problems we face daily. Before going to bed, we think about what to eat the next day. How can you even solve personal and family problems without money?, Please give me the money because I like problem.

Ujah_mark: “Una go don get money come dey talk another thing, and everyday una still dey hustle for the money.”

Vasco_jiggyboy: “give out all your money then, and see comfort flying out of the window.”

Slimezzzotf;#: “It’s not your fault, is because you are fortunate.”

Slis_d_boy: “Make I get money first if problem come money will solve it.”

Raywizzy_beast; “Come Nigeria come stay for one year first without money, make I see whether you will open your mouth and talk this rubbish again.”

Vic_freeman001; “let him transfer all his money to me, it’s only mumu that will agree with you.”

Desmondshadrach12: “Akon please give me everything you have work for, this is the kind of problems i want.”

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Why I Married Mr Eazi – Temi Otedola

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2 days ago

October 2, 2025

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Actress and fashion influencer, Temi Ajibade, has revealed why she decided to marry Afrobeats singer, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi.

In an interview with the BBC on Wednesday, Temi described the singer as her best friend and the person she always wanted to spend her life with.

“He’s my best friend. He’s my person. And I think when you meet your person, you will know. I can’t imagine spending the rest of my life with anybody else. He’s the person that I’m excited and can’t wait to spend every day with, build our lives together, work through our ups and downs together, celebrate together, and solve problems together. He’s simply my person,” she said.

Temi, who recently updated her social media bio to reflect her husband’s surname, explained that taking on the name Ajibade was a personal decision.

“To be deeply honest with you, it’s not anything I had thought about before. Obviously, now that I’m a married woman, the obvious thing for me is to take my husband’s name. But it’s my personal choice. I respect everybody’s personal choice. It’s what I’m comfortable and happy doing, but I also respect a woman’s ability to choose,” she added.

She also spoke about her choice to keep her engagement and wedding private, saying it was about controlling her narrative.

“I think it’s more about owning your own narrative. There’s something about moving in silence that allows you to have control over things. It allows you to build the narrative you want, and you’re able to share when you feel ready to share and in the way you want to share it,” she said.

Temi, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, admitted that her father influenced her outlook on life, but noted that he encouraged her and her sisters to chart their own paths instead of relying on his businesses.
She further acknowledged that coming from a privileged background gave her an advantage, but stressed that the real test was how one used such opportunities.

“You will never hear me say it doesn’t. I think it’s very important for people who are privileged to acknowledge that leg up they’ve gotten in life. Maybe the caveat is that you can give someone a leg up, but it’s what they do with it that matters,” she said.

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Salawa Abeni Reacts To Death Rumours

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4 days ago

September 29, 2025

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Veteran Nigerian musician, Salawa Abeni has reacted to her death rumours.

The singer in a video shared on her Instagram page debunked the viral report, and described it as “shameful”.

While appreciating her fans and loved ones for their concerns, Salawa Abeni urged the general public to disregard the rumours.

Singing in the video, she declared that anyone wishing her dead shall die before her.

Captioning the video, the 64-year-old songstress wrote “I’m alive, hail, and hearty. Please disregard the rumours. Some blogs will do the unthinkable just to trend. It is rather shameful. The Queen is fine and doing very well”.

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FULL LIST: Imisi, Koyin, Others Make Top 10 Ahead BBNaija S10 Grand Finale

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5 days ago

September 28, 2025

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The Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemates have been narrowed down to the top 10 finalists ahead of Sunday’s grand finale.

The finalists are Kola, Imisi, Isabella, Sultana, Jason Jae, Mensan, Koyin, Kaybobo, Dede, and Faith.

During the live eviction show in Lagos on Sunday, the show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the exit of three housemates; Mide, Zita, and Rooboy.

The remaining seven contestants joined Sultana, the Head of House; Mensan, the most influential player; and Kaybobo, who secured immunity through the red phone twist deducting ₦10 million from the prize money.

Mide, the first to leave, expressed surprise at how far she had made it in the house.

She said last week was particularly difficult without Bright Morgan but reminded herself why she was in the game.

She told fans, “Watch out for Mide the actress, she is coming,” revealing that her time in the house sparked a passion for acting she plans to explore outside the Big Brother Naija house.

Zita was the second to exit. On stage, she said she was grateful to God for the time spent in the house and reflected on her journey.

On a potential reunion with Danboskid, she said she cannot say until she meets him. Regarding her fight with Rooboy, she described it as emotional, saying, Rooboy is a cool person.

Rooboy was the third housemate evicted. On stage, he shared his plans to explore hyping, acting, contribution into the football community and acting.

The eviction also featured a brief moment with Faith, who acknowledged some tension in the house.

Asked by Ebuka about conflicts with colleagues, he admitted, “I am the problem sometimes and sometimes it is the housemates.”

Isabella addressed questions about her interactions with various male housemates, including Koyin, explaining, she was just having fun.” Koyin confirmed that the fun was mutual.

The bottom three for the week saw Mide topping the chart, with Zita at the last spot.

Sunday’s grand finale promises an exciting conclusion as the top 10 housemates compete for the BBNaija 10/10 crown.