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How Beefs Demystified Naija Artistes In 2016
We have had fun this
year. The singers, the rappers, the producers, the fans, the neutral, and many more. We have all had dope fun this year from all the beefing 2016 has to go down in history as the most interesting year for Nigerian music in a long time, with all the off-the-mic drama, emotions, beefs and curse. The sings looked good from the first day of the year when Don Jazzy and Olamide tore the veil that kept real feelings out of the public eye, and exposed a dislike for the Mavin Boss. That was settled in 48 hours but that was prime time entertainment from the fans. It had engagement, had the neutrals talking, people fighting, arguing and holding court for the two giants. Too bad it had to end early.
Others came through quickly. Vector was challenged by Ycee, who denied it quickly, and averted what could have been another TV-worthy encounter David and B-Red clash over the steroidal success of new boy Mayorkun was brief and settled. Psquare found a way to implode for the umpteenth time in as many years, with Peter Okoye splitting the group, and creating Solo careers for everyone associated with the business. That beef has been put to rest, but it gave Nigerians some high points to enjoy and ruminate. There were also tears from fans, as emotional songs made the waves.
Wizkid also took time out to physically injure Dammy Krane, after the ‘Amin’ singer called him out for intellectual property theft. Other beefs involving a musician and another popular non-music figure also contributed . Examples involved Wizkid vs Linda Ikeji, and Davido vs Dele Momodu. Beef in itself is good for the art.
Although in the Western cultures, it tends to spill blood and result in loss of life, in Africa, our artistes and all their representatives lack that amount of conviction mixed with hatred to pull off a killing because of beef. No one has that guts, we are too conscious of our states to compromise our careers on it.
For the neutral observer, this has given the industry another layer of depth that had not fully been active and appreciated. Musicians have become more than fly stars who make good music and appear as super humans in videos and on concert stages. Right now, they have been demystified and made to expose more human and mundane facets to their personality. They fight, they bicker, they express emotions and they make up. That’s what we all do, and for them to be like us, normal humors, then it’s a plus. We can connect more. We are our artistes.
As the year slowly reaches its end, there’s been a drastic reduction on the number of beefs that we have had to experience and enjoy. But we have had a series of it this year. Entertainment in the music industry for fans became personal, creating a holistic experience that was almost publicly non existent prior to the start of the year.
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.’