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ILL Bliss, Barzini, Others Pay Tributes To Late Dmx
On April 10, 2021 legendary American rapper, Dmx passed away after few days of life support as a result of a reported drug overdose and heart attack.
Since then encomiums have poured in for the enigmatic rapper who wore his heart on his sleeves and openly discussed his pain. Across several hip hop loving plains, subwoofers would blare DMX’s music from Harlem to Lagos and then Timbuktu. In the late 90s his music was as famous as his face of dark coloured T-shirts.
As the tributes continue to rain, some Nigerian hip hop giants talk about what DMX means to them.
ILL Bliss (Rapper):- “In 1999, he dropped two albums that changed my entire perspective on hip hop ‘It’s Dark’ and ‘Hell is Hot’, ‘Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of my Blood’, the beats, the energy and the Thematic Ranged, helped shape my approach to rap.
“The Ruff Ryder’s movement also introduced a new sound to rap, raw and street. His transition to film and TV through Belly ‘Romeo must Die’ and so forth also showed me how I needed to deversify the hustle.
“DMX was a leader, a teacher and one of the most consistent and entertaining emcees to ever bless the mic. He will be sorely missed and his legacy will never end”.
Barzini (Rapper):- “ To me, DMX represents the freedom to define yourself by yourself and be fine with what ever comes with you. The man oozed confidence and greatness despite not fitting the industry prototype. At the height of his career he also represented showmanship. That man knew how to rock a crowd, his woodwork performance in 1999 was a testament.
“DMX is the real energy god, back in the days, I would be scared to perform on stage, I spent a great deal of time watching DMX and how he controlled the crowd, that was how I was able to get confidence to rock the crowd the way I do.
“Even in my music, when I record and I wanna embody energy, I feel the man’s spirit with me, words cannot express”.
Steve Dede (Journalist):- “ My first vulnerable rapper, who talked about everything. He was the first rapper to let me know what being vulnerable was, not just isn’t a feminine thing”.
Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.
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