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How Beefs Demystified Naija Artistes In 2016

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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.

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I Waited For Wizkid In Bathroom -Tomama

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Popular Nigerian comedienne, Tomama has revealed how she waited for Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid outside the bathroom.
She shared this while recounting her encounter with the singer at a recent event with heavy security.
In a video posted on her Instagram page, Tomama explained that she waited by the bathroom in an attempt to have a one-on-one conversation with Wizkid.
She stated that she positioned herself near the restroom, hoping Wizkid would eventually use it, giving her the perfect opportunity to speak with him.
“Wizkid, I saw you, and I waited for you to pee, but you didn’t even stand up from where you were sitting. You just stayed there. All your crew members standing around got up to go pee. I was standing by the bathroom, waiting for you to come pee so that you would notice me,” she said.

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Mr Macaroni Opens Up On Financial Struggles …Says I Was Defrauded, Slipped Into Debt

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Content creator and actor, Mr Macaroni has opened up about his financial struggles, saying he was both a victim of a scam and a failed investment in 2021.
He revealed that after losing all his savings, he resorted to borrowing to settle pending commitments and slipped into N500 million in debt.
He admitted that he is financially reckless and generous, impacting his financial stability negatively.
In lengthy post shared via his X handle yesterday, Mr Macaroni wrote, “Sometime around 2020/2022, I was a victim of a scam and simultaneously a failed investment that cost me all I had saved at the time. It shook me deeply but I told no one about it. If you know me well enough, you would know I do not like to share my problems. I could be going through the worst and at the same time helping others solve their own problems but I just would never share mine.”
“After I lost all the money I had then, Trouble started when I had to borrow money from different sources to settle all pending commitments and also fulfill certain responsibilities I have always believed were mine to fulfill. I make money in millions so I never thought borrowing money to pay back with interest could ever be a problem. But I got too comfortable and it took me a long time to realise that I was using the money I was earning to pay back interests. Also, my financial recklessness did not help. Please don’t borrow money! But if you must, please be responsible.”
The actor stated that 2024 marked a pivotal moment in his acting career but it was also the most challenging year for him as he faced over half a billion naira in debt.
Mr Macaroni revealed that his frustration grew worse after he was betrayed by someone he considered “a friend and sister.”
He added that with the support of family and friends who stood by him during his trying times, he now “feels better than I have felt in the last three years!”
The comedian stated that he decided to finally share his story to encourage others who are going through challenges.

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Late Mohbad’s Brother, Adura Arrested

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Adura Aloba, the younger brother of the late singer, Mohbad has been arrested by the police.
He was reportedly arrested along two others on Wednesday, when he was leaving the Lagos State Magistrates Court in Ogba.
Mohbad’s mother, Abosede Aloba in a viral video on social media, said Adura was arrested by unknown gunmen suspected to be police outside the court.
While calling on Nigerians to come to her rescue, Abosede accused popular Nollywood actor and rights activist, Yomi Fabiyi of being responsible for Adura’s arrest.
She said, “Please help me, people of God! It’s Yomi Fabiyi. They have taken away my son, Adura and I don’t know where they are taking him. The gunmen kidnapped him after the court sitting.
“Yomi Fabiyi and Sam Jojo that kidnapped him. My son did nothing to them. Adura is innocent, Nigerians, please stand by me. They must not lay a hand on my son. They must not beat him because he is sick.
“The real culprit has already confessed to doing it”.
It was gathered that Adura was in court over a legal case involving a phone he sold to Damola Ayinde.
Adura had accused Ayinde and Yomi Fabiyi of using the phone to damage his reputation by hacking his TikTok account.

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