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Step-Aga Abandons Circular Reggae For Gospel Songs
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
born Reggae super star, Stephen Asiga, popularly known as ‘step Aga’ who has three studio reggae albums to his credit, said he has dumped the circular reggae for Gospel Reggae because he has discovered Christ pointing outthat he is now a born again.
The reggae artiste in a recent interviewed with The Tide entertainments said, in circular reggae they sing mostly in clubs and other hangouts where girls dance naked, drink to stupor and smoke like Chimney which is not the life of ladies child of God, so he decided to denounce that pattern of living for Christ Jesus.
“Since I discovered Christ, old things are passed away and behold all things are made new, according to the scriptures. Today I go from crusade to crusade, the churches and other worship centres to praise God with my voice because my voice belongs to God, instead of using it to promote immorality and corruption in society” he said.
The gospel reggae macstro disclosed that since he embraced God, his life has turned around for good with awesome blessings in his life, family and career. He paid tribute to international reggae star Buchi who paved the way for gospel reggae.
According to him, Buchi was a prominent voice in the circular reggae genre before he switch over to reggae, so his success in that area encourage him to borrow a leaf from Buchi which he has gladly done.
Step-Aga also known as the ‘Humble preacher said he started music at a very tender age because it was his calling from birth, he stressed that his guest for success in music is not for financial gratifications or desire for fame, but to serve the people and preach to them for spiritual emancipation from sin and materialism.
He stated that by Gods grace he is achieving his aim, especially now that he uses his voice and talent to propagade the gospel of God. He said since he became a professional musician he never had a producer or song writer he did every thing by him self and the holy spirit until he became born again, then he had a producer, song writer and produced his new record titled “Repent” which is expected to hit the market soon.
He disclosed that his first album titled “New Fashion’ which had five tracks, was released in the year 2000 followed by a second album titled.
“I look up to jab which was released in 2004. He stressed that though they were not commercial success as he expected, but he was never discourage, now that he is in Christ, it is well with him.
He urged other circular reggae artistes to join him because he has seen the light.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”