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EFCC Explains Naira Marley, Zalatan, Others’ Arrest
The Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it arrest Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola. It also confirmed the arrest of Omoniyi Temidayo Rapheal, popularly knwn as Zlatan. Also arrested is Rahman Jago. The suspects are being held at the EFCC office in Lagos.
EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade in a statement on Friday said they were picked up in connection with alleged case of internet faud and money laundering. “intelligent report had also linked them to cyber crime offences. They were arrested alongside Tiamin Abdulrahman, Kayode Adewunmi, Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.
Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9 Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki Lagos. “At the point of arrest, the commission found and recovered a number of items including laptops from the suspects, they have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in alleged criminal activities even as investigations continued
Marley some days ago called on Nigerians to pray for Yahoo boys rather than condemn them. In a viral video, the ‘Issa Goal’ crooner said yahoo boys are the reason many circulates to common man. He has somehow become an advocate for cyber crime, popularly known as yahoo-yahoo as he even bashed other celebrities who tried to go against his views.
It all started when popular singer Simi discouraged yahoo boys from listening to her music, then Marley took it upon himself to call the singer out as well as raise yahoo boys. On one of his instagram live videos the singer urged Nigerians to pray for the yahoo boys because they make money circulate and not the politicians.
He said: “All you guys, all the money in your pocket, all the money you spend, you think it is the government that is making the money go round?, you better sit down and pray for yahoo boys, if they stop yahoo the more it will not pass you guys. The money will go like this, from Obasanjo to Tinubu, from Tinubu to Mr. Japa, you think, me I need yahoo?, I make money from my music.
Interestingly, despite Naira Marley’s views on fraud being controversial, the singer has several fans who support his message and he recently released a track titled “Am I a Yahoo Boy”? featuring Zlatan Ibile.
In other views, it was reported that Naira Marley called out Veteran rapper Rugged man for describing him as an upcoming artiste Marley went on instagram live to drag Ruggedman, in his out bursts he called the rapper a moron and addressed the rumour of him sleeping with 9ice’s wife which broke up their marriage.
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.’
