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I didn’t see music as career – Yemi Alade
13Jan By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
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I didn’t see music as career – Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade, the acclaimed Nigerian singer, expressed that for her, music is driven by passion rather than being viewed as a career. During her appearance on the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, she elaborated on her perspective, indicating that if she were to make a career choice in the past, music would not have been her preference. The 'Johnny' crooner emphasized, "It [music] was always a passion, and I was hoping to see where it would take me. Do I feel like I needed to drop everything I was doing in life and focus solely on music? No." She further added, "I loved the idea of it [music] but I did not want it to be a career. I did not see it as a career. It was a big hobby I was very invested in, but not a career." Reflecting on her mindset from over a decade ago, Alade sha...
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FirstBank’s December Concert will feature Tiwa Savage, Simi, and others
16Dec By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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FirstBank’s December Concert will feature Tiwa Savage, Simi, and others

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has confirmed its lead sponsorship for the concert 'A Night of Queens.' The bank made this announcement on Saturday via its website, as reported by PUNCH Online. The concert aims to "further foster family bonding, entertainment, and nation-building during the festive season." The event is part of First Bank's annual campaign, 'DecemberIssaVybe.' It will feature top Nigerian female Afrobeat singers such as Tiwa Savage, Teni, Simi, Waje, Niniola, and Yemi Alade. Organized in collaboration with Livewire Concerts, an international entertainment company in Nigeria, the concert is scheduled for Sunday, December 17th, 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State. According to the statement, "The energy, excitement, and f...
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Reactions to Tunde Ednut’s List of Davido, Rema, Burnaboy, and Others’ Feats at World Events
31Oct By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Reactions to Tunde Ednut’s List of Davido, Rema, Burnaboy, and Others’ Feats at World Events

Notably absent from Tunde Ednut's list of outstanding performances at global events was WizKid's appearance at the World Tennis League competition in 2022, sparking a varied range of reactions. Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, widened his international acclaim by delivering a mesmerizing performance of his chart-topping single "Calm Down" at the 2023 Ballon d’Or event. This remarkable performance prompted numerous reactions from Nigerian celebrities, including prominent blogger Tunde Ednut. Ednut commended Afrobeats for its significant global impact and showered praise on Davido for his exceptional performance at the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony in Qatar. He also lauded Burna Boy for igniting the stage at the 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League f...
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Exciting Silver Jubilee Celebration Led by Taghogho Von Apochi for GCU C’92 Alumni
29Oct By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Exciting Silver Jubilee Celebration Led by Taghogho Von Apochi for GCU C’92 Alumni

Renowned actor and IT business analyst, Taghogho Von Apochi, has led his esteemed GCU C'92 (Government College Ughelli) Alumni to commemorate a momentous silver jubilee on the 30th of December, 2023. Celebrating 25 years since their high school graduation, this remarkable group of professionals, under the capable leadership of Taghogho Von Apochi, known for his exceptional talent as a TV personality and as a star of Ultimate Search 2, orchestrated a series of empowerment events. Under the astute guidance of their Chairman, fondly referred to as the "black General," the alumni planned and executed numerous initiatives, including an inter-high school debate competition, the installation of high-quality CCTV security cameras and control rooms in their alma mater, provision of sanitation ...
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Big Wins for Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, Yemi Alade, and Others at the 2023 Trace Awards
22Oct By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Big Wins for Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, Yemi Alade, and Others at the 2023 Trace Awards

On October 21, 2023, at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, Trace, the global music powerhouse and trendsetting Afro-music connoisseur, revealed the winners of its inaugural Trace Awards 2023 in a star-studded event. The ceremony paid tribute to the creativity and influence of African and Afro-inspired musicians. The event showcased over 150 musicians vying for awards across diverse music genres, including Afrobeat, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Afro-pop, Mbalax, Amapiano, Zouk, and Kizomba, among others. It was a celebration of musical diversity, featuring genres like Genge, Coupé Décalé, Bongo Flava, Soukous, Gospel, Rap, Rai, Kompa, R&B, and Rumba. The awards gala, hosted by Nigerian music veteran D’Banj and Angolan global supermodel Maria Borges, featured electrifying performances by Dav...
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Yemi Alade’s Response to Fashion Police Criticizing Her Outfit
4Jul By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Yemi Alade’s Response to Fashion Police Criticizing Her Outfit

Upon sharing a photo on social media, singer Yemi Alade received criticism from a fashion police regarding a flaw in her outfit. The award-winning singer posted the picture on her Twitter handle, accompanied by the caption: ‘’I'm Amazing, Extremely talented, kind and extraordinary. You would mistake me for an angel'' The fashion police criticized her torn pop socks without hesitation. Yemi Alade noticed the comment, found it distasteful, and responded as seen below.
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BBTitans Ebubu bio, age, nationality, socials
23Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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BBTitans Ebubu bio, age, nationality, socials

BBTitans Ebubu: Biography, Age, Nationality, and Socials BBTitans Ebubu: Who is He? Meet Ebubu, the vibrant reality TV celebrity, actor, and member of the Big Brother Titans who competed in the debut season that premiered on January 15, 2023. His presence as the only albino in the house brings a unique and curious energy. BBTitans Ebubu Profile Summary Full name Ebubu Gender Male Age 28 years (as of January 2022) Place of birth Anambra State, Nigeria Current residence Lagos, Nigeria Nationality Nigerian Ethnicity African Religion Christian Sexuality Straight Hair colour...
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Yemi Alade Slams Followers for Trying to Dictate Her Life
4Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Yemi Alade Slams Followers for Trying to Dictate Her Life

Yemi Alade has expressed her disapproval of followers who attempted to control her life choices.   One Twitter user recommended that the singer should release better music this year, rather than the "pangolo" she has been singing.   Yemi retorted: "I have nothing for you, you wouldn't know a good thing even if it slapped you in the face."     Another individual advised the singer to have a child, "even if it's a girl".   Yemi responded: "It's a New year! Find something new to say you nitwit."  
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Yemi Alade’s room ransacked and her money stolen in Abidjan
29Nov By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Yemi Alade’s room ransacked and her money stolen in Abidjan

Yemi Alade Experiences Robbery in Abidjan Last weekend, Nigerian singer Yemi Alade performed at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and unfortunately became a victim of robbery. Alade revealed on Instagram that during her absence from her hotel room, unidentified individuals entered and ransacked her belongings, stealing all the money they could find. The incident was distressing for the singer, who shared the news with her followers on social media.
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Yemi Alade, Blaqbonez, Olakira come together to denounce the use of ‘streaming farms’ by artists, following BNXN’s callout of Ruger
24Nov By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Yemi Alade, Blaqbonez, Olakira come together to denounce the use of ‘streaming farms’ by artists, following BNXN’s callout of Ruger

Several Nigerian artists have raised their voices against their counterparts who employ "streaming farms" to artificially boost the streaming numbers of their songs.   The controversy started when Ruger and Buju Benson engaged in a Twitter feud.   During the exchange, Benson revealed the existence of streaming farms in Nigeria, where record label executives pay to inflate the chart positions of their artists' songs, unfairly overshadowing artists who rely on genuine streams.     His statement resonated with other artists, and they have since joined him in condemning the use of streaming farms.   Blaqbonez made a tweet saying: "All of you using streaming farms would be exposed soon. Awon hushpuppi."   Yemi Alade responded to BlaqBonez's tweet, saying: "Never saw a more 'real' tweet! ...
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