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Falz Releases New Controversial Song …As MI Abaga Calls For Maximum Protection
Popular Nigerian musician, actor and Lawyer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has again threw shades at the Federal Government, Nigerian Pastors and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) over the case of Hijab etc, in is new song titled “Talk.”
Some of the lyrics from the song says “four years tenure, three years holiday, we buy your story, you no give us change, in 2019, 19800 alawee” etc. With this new song, Falz has since stirred reactions from Nigerians as some compare him to Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
After releasing “This is Nigeria,” Falz came out with yet another controversial socio-conscious song that addresses critical happenings and advises the youths to be weary of greedy politicians produced by Yung Willis the Video shows the rapper criticises the corrupt practices politicians engage in as well as issues regarding christianity and tribalism in the country.
The video themed in a video game format sees Falz driving around town along side his team, while different scenes relating to the lyric playout, the visuals portray a young boy playing a video game in which he controls Falz giving the options to save Nigeria, relocate to Yankee or join gang. The boy chooses Falz to save his country dressing him up as a judge or the leader of h is own party.
The over reaching message of the song and accompanying music video is that people should not be afraid to talk about the problems they face as talking is the first step in solving issues. Having watched the video and the message it puts across, a Nigerian singer M. I. Abaga is of the view that Falz safety should be prioritized, “Falz needs to be protected at all costs,” he said.
Recall that Falz was heavily chastised following the release of “this is Nigeria” the song was later banned by the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the basis that it contained in decent and vulgar lyrics. Falz however argued that it was wrong for the NBC to ban the song because it was not vulgar rather it’s a socially conscious piece of art which addresses some of the current issues facing or challenging the country.
He later fled a one hundred million suit against the NBC as he declared the commission’s decision as wrongful and unconstitutional.
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.’