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Why I Asked Keyamo For Money – Eedris Abdulkareem
Veteran musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, has responded to the revelation by the minister of state for labour, Festus Keyamo about him. Keyamo had accused Eedris of blackmailing him in his new song ‘Jagajaga Reloaded’ because he refused to give him money in 2018 to campaign for president Muhammadu Buhari.
But Eedris responding in his Instagram page said in 2018 he looked up to Keyamo as a brother and a comrade who loved Nigeria and demanded for money because his mother was dying. His post read: “Did Keyamo join the cabal or not?, When he was in prison I stood for him, I fought Obasanjo on behalf of all the comrade in prison. I released ‘Jagajaga’.
“When my mother was dying, I reached out to a brother, or the one I thought was a brother and a comrade, could he have helped? Yes, did he help no. Such was the wickedness of Keyamo’s heart that he munched and kept personal details for three years. Real Hallmark of Blackmailer.
In 2018, I still thought the waswas a comrade who could effect a change in the government he served, then he joined the cabal, he became an inner cause and held the steering wheel spiralling Nigeria into doom. He joined the cabal which mowed down our youths at Lekki Toll gate.
With a vexed spirit I went again to the studio for Jagajaga Reloaded and the blackmailer went to town, the cabal is awoken, the cabal is hit, the cabal is in pain, the cabal is failing, the cabal will fall.
The blackmailer said I recorded a song for Buhari, the said song is titled “ Obasanjo write Buhari letter”, here is the link to that song, listen and you will phantom the dubiousness of the evil (SAN) Senior Advocate Blackmailer of Nigeria called Festus Keyamo” Eedris said.
The musician went ahead to admonsish Nigeria not to be threatened, but to keep asking questions about the state of the nation. “Issues raised in Jagajagareloaded are facts, Nigeria never had it so bad, the Jagajaga has taken a gargantuan dimension, we must keep asking questions, we must ask the cabal questions.
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.’
