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Fela’s Legacy Is Ours To Protect -Seun Kuti
Nigerian Singer Seun Kuti who recently called out American singer, Kanye West for saying he has the spirit of Fela in him, has also extended the blast to all Fela Wannabes.
According to Seun Kuti, son of the Late Legendary singer, Fela Anikulapo kuti. “All Fela went through in the hands of the Nigerian Army, he had his family as his support. He added that Fela’s legacy is the family’s responsibility to protect and nuture and not that of Fela wannabes”.He wrote.
“Whatever you think Fela went through, he went through with his family. We were his comfort, my mother used to tell me bedtime stories about all the scars on her body. My step mum Najite was the first the soliders saw in Kalakuta, she was swimming, they picked her up by her head from the pool and broke her neck, my mother had a broken bayonet stitched into her and she couldn’t work for 18 months.
“The amount of State sanctioned violence I have seen in my life as a child, when I was 19, I saw cops shot and kill one of my dad’s boys in front of the shrine and just left him there for nothing, Fela tried to protect us, but you can’t protect anyone from that! You this fucking cops would come to our house and just shoot up the place at least twice a week? Doy’ all know that? Or u think this is just play play?
“See Fela’s music is a gift for the world and everyone is welcome, but our legacy is ours alone, to protect and nurture. Y’ all fakers stay Waaaay back, this isn’t your space”.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’