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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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Why I Prefer To Raise Kids In Nigeria – M.I Abaga

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2 days ago

October 15, 2025

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Nigerian rapper and music executive, M.I Abaga, has revealed that he would prefer to raise his future children in Nigeria because of the country’s strong sense of family and community.

Speaking in a recent interview, the hip-hop star said Nigeria offers a more supportive environment for raising children compared to some Western countries.

According to him, the communal lifestyle in Nigeria makes parenting easier, as relatives are often available to help.

He said, “There are a lot of things appealing about home, especially because we’re already ingrained in that system. There’s a lot of support as well. I feel it’s very difficult for parents here.

“But if you have family, now you have enough people that can stay at home and support you. But it’s not easy, man.”

M.I contrasted this with life abroad, particularly in the United States, where many people work long hours and family members may not be available to offer help.

He added that while he understands the appeal of raising kids overseas, Nigeria provides a stronger foundation for children to understand their roots and culture before gaining exposure abroad.

Although M.I noted that he is not yet making concrete family plans, he emphasized that Nigeria’s close-knit culture remains one of its greatest advantages when it comes to raising children.

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Oscar-winning Actress Diane Keaton Dead At 79 – Report

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5 days ago

October 11, 2025

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Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s “Annie Hall” and her role in “The Godfather” films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.

Details were not immediately available, and Keaton’s loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told People, which confirmed that the actress died in California.

Keaton, a style icon, was a frequent collaborator of director Woody Allen, portraying the titular character in “Annie Hall,” the charming girlfriend of Allen’s comic Alvy Singer.

The film also garnered Oscars for best picture, best director and best original screenplay, cementing Keaton’s place as one of the industry’s top actresses and an offbeat style icon as well.

The actress made her mark co-starring in eight Allen movies, from “Play in Again Sam” (1972) to “Manhattan” (1979) and “Manhattan Murder Mystery” (1993).

As the Hollywood sexual harassment scandals detonated in late 2017, cascading from producer Harvey Weinstein to heavyweight actors like Kevin Spacey, old accusations of child sex abuse against Allen by his adoptive daughter Dylan, resurfaced.

“Woody Allen is my friend and I continue to believe him,” Keaton tweeted in January 2018.

A BAFTA and Golden Globe winner, Keaton scored Oscar nominations three other times for best actress, for “Reds,” “Marvin’s Room” and “Something’s Gotta Give.”

In “The Godfather” films, she played Kay Adams, the girlfriend and eventual wife of Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone.

Late in her career, Keaton starred in two movies about ageing women: “Book Club” (2018), with its message that love has no age, and “Poms” (2019).

“Poms” is the story of Martha, a terminally ill woman who moves to a retirement community to die, but winds up forming a cheerleading squad made up of female senior citizens.

As for ageing, Keaton said in a 2019 interview with AFP that life actually got easier.

“I think so, because what have you got to lose? It’s like it’s the truth. That’s what it is. You face it, we talk about it,” she said.

Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles on January 5, 1946, Keaton was romantically involved with Allen, Pacino and Warren Beatty, but never married.

“Most people in the movies get married at some point, and then they divorce. But I’ve never even got married. I am (a) failure,” she joked in the 2019 interview.

Did she regret it? “I don’t think about it a lot, but I’m aware of the fact that I’m unusual in that regard, and maybe I did miss out on something — but then, nobody can have everything, right?”

She is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke.
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Why I Can’t Quit Music – Erigga

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7 days ago

October 10, 2025

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Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, popularly known as Erigga, has revealed that he can’t quit music, stressing that he is doing it for passion and not for financial gains.

In an interview with Hip TV, Erigga noted that every year, some of his colleagues leave the music industry due to various circumstances.

However, he said he can’t quit because music is his life.

The rapper emphasised that his passion for music supersedes the financial and social benefits.

“Every year, people leave music for real-life issues. But I can’t stop. Music is life. It’s what keeps me going. Take the business and everything out of it, it’s more of a passion. I can’t disappoint my fans,” Erigga said.