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Femi Kuti Fears For Nigerian Music …As Actress Flays Quality Of Songs
Legendary Afrobeat icon, Femi Anikulapo Kuti has expressed fears for the future of the music industry in Nigeria as he predicted that there will be chaos in the industry if musicians keep going after fame and wealth.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, Femi noted that the music industry may experience a down turn because everybody is joining music for the wrong reasons. “We must insist to teach our children music properly otherwise there would be pandemonium in the industry”, he said
Meanwhile, On Air Personality (OAP) and actress, Omotunde Adebowale popularly known as Lolo I, has stated that songs of new generation artistes when compared with that of Nigerian music legends like Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Sunny Ade are meaningless.
According to her, 97 percent of the songs released today do not pass a message and are not children friendly, she said. “I am not sure if we are passing any message because if you are looking at the kind of music, what will you say you are buying?
“It is not like everybody talks crap, but 97 percent of it has no meaning. Bangdadadang what does that mean? It does not have any meaning. You know wo, it is just play and we are just having fun. It is not like the message of yester years where you listen to Obenezer Obey, Sunny Ade. They had depth, even though we have people in this generation that are doing conscious music”.
“Fela was a great advocate. He did a lot of social and impacting music, but in this generation, I am not sure”, she said.
The lawyer turned radio presenter has acted in Adaku in the TV series, Jenifa’s diary.
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.’