Entertainment
Why I Didn’t Perform In Ghana, Abidjan — Wizkid
Grammy award-winning singer Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has revealed why he didn’t honour the invitations to perform at a concert in Ghana and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire respectively, blaming it on “safety and production issues.”
The Starboy spoke through his manager, Sunday Are, Wednesday, while being unveiled as the headliner of the forthcoming concert tagged “ Vibes on the Beach”, billed to hold at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, later this month.
Recall that Wizkid disappointed his fans in Ghana recently after failing to show up at a concert he was billed to perform. He also repeated the same in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire last Sunday, when he had his fans waiting for long hours to no avail.
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But the organizers of ‘Vibes on the Beach’ ensured that Wizkid was confirmed to perform at the event, following inquiries from entertainment journalists who were curious about his showing up.
The December 30th event is part of a three-day end of the year funfair being packaged by Toro Entertainment Company with the support of CIG Motor, Lontor, Gree, First Bank, Pepsi and Pillow.
The other two events are Eko 4 Show(Wave of Afrobeats) on December 29 and Vibes on the Beach( The DJ Rave), December 31 at the same venue.
The Chief Executive Officer of Toro Entertainment Company, Adetoro Fowoshere, said they decided to take the three-day show to LandMark Beach in Victoria Island, where maximum security and enough space for all invited artistes to express themselves would be guaranteed.
She said, “Good time is guaranteed. Technologically, we have one of the best teams in terms of production in Nigeria, partnering with local vendors to give the best of experience.”
The Toro CEO described the collaboration between her company and LandMark in hosting this year’s show as “a marriage made in heaven,” adding “We plan to continue the relationship for many years to come.”
Speaking further, Fowoshere said massive support was being expected from the Lagos State Government especially with the Eko 4 Show on December 29 which would celebrate and promote Lagos State.
On the lineup for the show include Tu Baba, Timaya and Awilo Longomba (a Congolese), Waje, among others.
One of the artists scheduled for performance, Cobhams Asuquo, expressed excitement for being part of the show.
“There is a lot of synergy among those involved in the show. You will have a standout experience from different artists that will be performing. Expect heavily detailed performance.
“You will see the artists perform not just on stage but their work well translated. It will be an emotional experience,” he said. He added that the event would provide an opportunity to present the best DJs in Nigeria and West Africa.
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Senior Strategy Manager at Landmark, Utibe Bassey, said the company took pride in providing a relaxed ambience for its guests and has put in place measures for a safe environment.
“People come here to enjoy themselves. This show will not be an exception. In fact, we will have soldiers working with other security agents to keep the place secured,” he said.
Entertainment
VDM: Anyone Who Fights Inside Aircraft Deserves Life Imprisonment – Portable
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to the viral clash between activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, saying anyone who engages in a fight inside an aircraft deserves life imprisonment.
In a viral video shared on social media, Portable condemned the act and questioned why anyone would choose to fight on board a plane.
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He said, “Anybody weh fight inside plane, whether na locally or internationally, na ewon gbere (life imprisonment). You go end your life in prison ni ooo, like billionaires dey enter plane, you wan dey fear rich people?, you see your enemy for ground oooo, you no fight am, you see am when you dey board, you no fight am oo, why you dey fight am inside plane.”
Portable also mocked both men as he analysed the fight, “VeryDarkman and Mr Jollof, I see where VeryDarkMan dey jollof Mr Jollof, dey use blow dey jollof am, and even VeryDarkMan no sabi throw blow, Mr Jollof energy cover your body, your body just big for nothing, you use your body cover the man, I hear say Mr Jollof turn your body to chicken.”
He added that even with claims that VeryDarkMan once allegedly received money to confront him, the activist still struggled in the fight with Mr. Jollof.
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Recall that Tribune Online reported that Social media influencers VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof on Monday engaged in a heated physical altercation on a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos.
Eyewitnesses reported that the disagreement escalated into a mild brawl, with crew members and passengers attempting to intervene.
Entertainment
UK Police Storm Peller’s Apartment After Noise Complaint [VIDEO]
The United Kingdom police have stormed the apartment of a popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Peller.
The police arrived at the Peller’s apartment following noise complaints.
A viral video on social media captured the moment the police arrived at Peller’s UK residence for a search.
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The TikTok star who is currently in the UK was having a live streaming session when the police knocked at the door complaining that Peller was reported to have been making noise.
In response Peller told the police that he was on livestream, but the police insisted on checking the rooms to be sure he wasn’t having a shouting match with anyone.
Watch the video here
Entertainment
Why Some Celebrities Go Broke – Rapper M.I
Ace Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, has shared how he handles people’s expectations from him as a celebrity.
The ‘One Naira’ hitmaker disclosed that he trained himself mentally to accept being “broke shamed” so as not to pressure himself into constantly proving that he has a flamboyant life.
Speaking in a recent interview with Chude, M.I explained that many celebrities became broke while living beyond their means just to adjust to people’s expectations.
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“When I understood that people in Nigeria tend to broke shame celebrities, I had to make a decision if I want to let that have power over me. Because if you don’t deal with that, it will have exceeding power over you.
“If you are not comfortable with the fact that some fans can broke shame you if they see you driving a car they consider below your level, then you are going to continue adjusting to their expectations. And that is how you go broke. You go broke trying to adjust to people’s expectations.
“One of the things that Nigerians are concerned about is their perceptions. And statistically, we are a country where most people don’t have money. It took me time to mentally prepare myself to accept being broke shamed. All our celebrities who were flying private jets 20 years ago are no longer affluent,” he expressed.
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