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Warri Again’ Concert: How We Saved The Night Without Davido — Organizers

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2 years ago

October 14, 2023

The annual ‘Warri Again Concert’, organized by the Brownhill Event Centre has come and gone, but the controversy generated by this year’s concert following the absence of pop star Davido still lingers. The ‘Unavailable’ crooner was supposed to headline the show, which also featured some of Nigeria’s finest singers, including Flavour, Fireboy, Spyro, Pheelz among others. The concert was heavily promoted on different local broadcast stations ahead of the show and everyone was looking forward to see Davido perform on the stage and mesmerize them with his energetic performance.

On the day of the concert, the entire venue was filled to the brim, as the atmosphere was one of camaraderie and fun filled. The artists in their element took turns to thrill the large crowd with their stage craft and electrifying performances. But despite the breathtaking performances by some top artistes on the night, everyone was waiting patiently for Davido to step onto the stage and as usual charge the atmosphere. He’s known for his crowd pulling performances and his teeming Warri fans couldn’t wait to have a feel of his vibes on stage. But unfortunately, when it looked like Davido wouldn’t be performing on the night as the show headliner, the audience immediately became apprehensive and the atmosphere became charged. It took the timely intervention of the former President of the Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, Amaju Pinnick to save the situation when the pressure was mounting on the organizers.

Narrating the sad situation in a chat with our reporter during the week, the Project Director, Brownhill Events, Mr. Victor Wokocha said everyone felt disappointed when it was obvious that Davido was not around to perform.

His words: “Warri is a very sensitive environment, the people don’t like to be cheated. During the show, people were getting apprehensive and there was tension everywhere. So, my boss had to put out the contract and everything we did with Davido on the screen to save the day. While tension was building on the night, people were scared because Warri is known to be a very sensitive city, and if the situation was not properly handled, it would have degenerated into pandemonium and catastrophe.

“We would not have been able to talk and it may turn out to be another Mohbad story. Davido should be thankful that the event didn’t degenerate into pandemonium that could lead to death. He should have come out to thank us, apologize, and refund the money paid to him, instead of abusing and levelling allegations against us. If somebody did not show up for an event he’s paid for, the police would invite him, and if there’s no good reason for his action, he should be prosecuted. In Nigeria, nobody is above the law. “Recall back in time, when the late Fela Kuti came to perform in Warri. He climbed the stage around 12 am and after performing for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, he wanted to stop. But the Warri people wouldn’t allow him to do so. And when he sensed danger, the Afrobeats king continued to perform till daybreak to satisfy his audience before closing the show. That’s how sensitive the Warri people are”.

Following the failure of Davido to perform at this year’s concert after allegedly being paid a huge sum of $94,600, the organizers said they had briefed their legal team and were waiting for the next steps to take.

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Facebook, Instagram Suspend Idris Abdulkareem’s Accounts After New Song, Open Letter To Donald Trump

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18 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has announced that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after the release of his new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump.

Abdulkareem, in a report by online news platform, SaharaReporters, on Sunday said that he has been unable to access either account since the release of the track.

“Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram account because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump,” he said. “I can’t access it.”

Checks confirmed that both accounts are no longer accessible.

Abdulkareem, known for politically charged music and criticism of government policies, did not provide further details on the duration of the suspension imposed by Meta, Facebook’s parent company.

Released in November 2025 under his label, Lakreem Entertainment, Open Letter to Donald Trump is framed as a direct address to the former U.S. President but primarily targets Nigeria’s political class.

In the song, Abdulkareem accuses Nigerian leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens endure hardship, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society. The track references worsening insecurity, including kidnappings, killings, and terrorism, and seeks to draw international attention to Nigeria’s crises.

The song continues Abdulkareem’s tradition of protest music, following his 2004 hit Jaga Jaga and the more recent 2025 release Tell Your Papa, which was banned by the National Broadcasting Commission for allegedly containing “objectionable lyrics” in violation of responsible broadcasting rules. The ban prohibited Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the track.

Abdulkareem has consistently used his music to challenge political leaders and highlight social injustice, cementing his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most outspoken protest musicians.

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Organizers Cancel Burna Boy’s US Shows After Fans Refused To Buy Tickets

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3 days ago

November 29, 2025

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The singer ‘No Sign of Weakness’ US tours including tonight’s performance scheduled for November 28, 2025, at The Armory in Minneapolis was abruptly cancelled after fans failed to buy tickets.

Ticketmaster announced the last minute cancellation on its website on Thursday.

Today’s show was cancelled with another concert scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Chicago.

While the tour failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation, the development came amid the public criticism directed at
Burna Boy after he walked out a couple for sleeping during his performance at Colorado.

The viral video of the incident sparked controversy, which intensified after the singer, while reacting to his critics during an Instagram live session, said “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans”.

It was later reported that the woman who slept during his performance was grieving a recent personal loss.

Confirming the cancellation, Burna Boy in a post on his Instagram story on Friday morning shared a direct link from the ticketing website, showing that the two concerts were cancelled.

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My Father Regretted Funding My Education After I Became Skit Maker – Sabinus

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3 days ago

November 29, 2025

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father didn’t initially support his decision to become a comedian.

In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his dad wanted him to be a lawyer but he eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies after failing to secure a law admission.

He recalled that it was while studying at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his comedy talent and start making skits.

The comedian said when his dad found out that he was a skit maker, he regretted funding his education and described the profession as “stupid business.”

Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.

“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.

“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”

The comedian added that his dad eventually gave him his blessings after he started gifting him money from his proceeds from comedy.