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I Had Robust Relationship With President Tinubu – Seun Kuti

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7 months ago

October 23, 2023

Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was his political mentor.

The son of late afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti disclosed this while speaking on his relationship with the president in a recent interview with a media personality, Chude Jideonwo.

He explained that he has a “robust” relationship with the president whom he described as an “uncle”, stressing that he was a mentor to him while growing up.

He recalled that Tinubu was a leading member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought for Nigeria’s democracy after the military annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election assumingly won by Chief MKO Abiola.

Kuti said, “My relationship with President Tinubu on a personal level is very robust. I grew up knowing him as an uncle. He was a very good friend of uncle Beko [Kuti]. He was a political mentor to me growing up as a child.

“Many of the ideas that I understand today, it was these men that taught me as a child growing up. Knowing them fighting for democracy in this country with NADECO, even when he [Tinubu] went on exile… Wale Soyinka, uncle Beko, Asiwaju, these were the men who fought for our democracy.

“During Tinubu’s first term as Governor of Lagos State, I performed at all his rallies. I’ve always been close to him personally. But I don’t have any political relationship with him. And even at that, I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. I’ve not been to his house in years except when I need to see him for national issues.

“So, these things that people say are just to tarnish your image. They make it seem like everybody must be paid for what they’re saying. No, no, no. What’s the truth is the truth. And I say it regardless of fear or favour of anybody.”

He, however, said so far, President Tinubu has not been performing well.

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Authorities Arrest Six in Connection with Murder of South African Rapper AKA [VIDEO]

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3 months ago

February 28, 2024

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The murder of the renowned South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has led to the arrest of six suspects.

According to reports from NewsNow, AKA and his close friend were fatally shot outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban in February 2023.

Tragically, AKA and his companion, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motshoane, fell victim to armed assailants as they were heading towards their vehicle.

During a recent press briefing, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, disclosed that the apprehended suspects are set to appear in court on Thursday.

In a widely circulated online video, Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi provided insights into the arrests and the roles each suspect played in the rapper’s untimely death.

He emphasized, “It became evident that AKA was under surveillance from the airport and Tibz was not the primary target in the fatal shooting on Florida Road in Durban.

“We are aware that they were financially motivated for this act,” he added.

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The KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, discloses the details of the arrests involving six individuals linked to the murder of South African rapper AKA and his friend Tibz, who tragically lost their lives outside a restaurant on Florida Road in February 2023.… pic.twitter.com/FfgiTQb0Nz

— SIKAOFFICIAL (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 28, 2024

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Pre-Wedding Pictures of Gospel Singer Moses Bliss Unveiled [PHOTOS]

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3 months ago

February 27, 2024

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Revealing his pre-wedding photos, Nigerian gospel sensation Moses Bliss, who recently got engaged, has delighted his fans.

It will be recalled that on January 19, 2024, Moses Bliss proposed to his fiancée, Marie Wiseborn, sparking a wave of reactions on social media.

Since the announcement of their engagement, the couple has made visits to several prominent religious leaders, sharing their romantic journey with their supporters.

In anticipation of their upcoming wedding, the duo has chosen to showcase their pre-wedding photos.

Sharing the pictures on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the ‘miracle no dey tire Jesus’ singer posted a series of heartwarming photos in matching dark brown outfits.

Accompanying the post was the caption, “My safe place & peace @ mariewiseborn.”

The post Pre-Wedding Pictures of Gospel Singer Moses Bliss Unveiled [PHOTOS] appeared first on NewsNow Nigeria.

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The Claim by Logos Olori: “I am the writer behind Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ Song”

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3 months ago

February 25, 2024

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Logos Olori, a signee of DMW, asserted that he penned the lyrics to the Grammy-nominated track ‘Unavailable’ by his record label chief Davido, which features Musa Keys.

He expressed that he was the mastermind behind the track, with his colleague Peruzzi contributing to the verse.

In a recent interview with Cool FM in Lagos, the singer revealed this information.

According to Logos Olori: “We created ‘Unavailable’ which got a Grammy nod. The collaborative effort happened in Ajah involving myself, Magicsticks, and Ragee. It was even Rihanna’s favorite song in 2023.”

He further elaborated: “I crafted the song, while Peruzzi was responsible for the verse. Following the initial creation, Davido requested a change in the verse, prompting Peruzzi to step in. However, the core idea of the song was mine. We made some adjustments; that’s when Musa Keys and Peruzzi got involved.”

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