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Eulogies Pour In As Veteran Actor, Adebayo Faleti Goes Home In Style At 86
Famous veteran actor, playwright, poet and journalist, Adebayo Faleti, died at the age of 86 in his Ibadan home.
One of the late actor’s son, revealed his dad died while he was helping him take his bath after the early morning devotion with his family members.
The son continued saying his father, after the prayers told them that he had prayed to God to send someone else to continue his mission as he was tired and longing for home after which he drank pap.
“After the morning devotion, I helped him to the bathroom as I normally did. He said he wanted God to send someone else to come and complete his work because he had done all he could do. He also said that he wanted to go home. Suddenly, I noticed that he was not breathing again. We took him to the University College Hospital, Ibadan where he was confirmed dead. We shall miss him greatly.”
Also, the first son Ayoola, said he spoke with his father three days ago and that he was on his way home when he was told that his father had passed on.
“In his usual practice, he called me three days ago and we discussed like father and son. After I received a call this morning from my brother concerning the state of his health, I hit the road to come home and see him but I did not meet him alive. He died before I could reach home. He took care of all his children and gave us good education. We shall all miss him,” said Ayoola.
The veteran actor was a poetic icon and a father to many. He touched lives in all aspects and will be greatly missed by the entertainment industry.
Adebayo Faleti was also known as a Yoruba translator, a broadcaster, TV exponent and a pioneer of the first television station in Africa, Western Nigeria Television (WNTV). He was responsible for translating Nigeria’s National Anthem from English to Yoruba. He also translated speeches being made by military president of Nigeria Ibrahim Babangida and Chief Ernest Shonekan, Head of National Interim Government of Nigeria, from English to Yoruba.
Faleti published a dictionary containing the formal or official use of Yoruba names. He received many awards, both locally and internationally, including the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) the Festival of Arts award with Eda Ko L’aropin (1995) and the Afro-Hollywood Award for Outstanding Performance in Arts (2002).
Celebrities
Davido kicks as producer Napji calls him out over unpaid royalties
Davido, the Nigerian singer, has reacted to a claim by Napji, the music producer, that he has yet to complete his payment for “royalties and publishing”.
In an X post on Tuesday, the producer claimed the singer has yet to pay him fully for producing three songs off his 2020 album ‘A Better Time’.
Napji, who claimed to have produced ‘Fem’, ‘Jowo’, and ‘Sunlight’, added that he would release more details soon.
“I am Napji, producer behind Fem, Jowo and sunlight on @davido album (A better time) which was released 13th November 2020,” he wrote.
“I was paid an advance of 500 thousand naira for each of the songs. I will be releasing more information as I seek to collect my royalties & publishing.”
In his reaction, Davido, who neither denied nor confirmed the claim, hurled insults at Napji.
Ur papa https://t.co/8C1VyzXbRO
— Davido (@davido) April 23, 2024
The Afrobeats star had faced similar accusations in the past.
In August 2023, Alabi Adetutu, the Nigerian model, accused Davido of owing her for her role in ‘Wonder Woman’ visuals.
In 2022, Dammy Krane, the singer, also called out Davido to pay him for his contribution to the hit song ‘Pere’.
Krane said despite co-writing the 2017 hit song — which featured Rae Sremmurd and rapper Young Thug — “Davido is yet to pay my outstanding fee”.
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Tyla praises Tems for opening door of global recognition for female artistes in Africa
Tyla, the South African singer, says Tems, the Nigerian songstress, paved the way for global recognition of female African artistes.
The music stars recently joined forces on ‘No.1’, a song off Tyla’s self titled album.
In a recent interview on Kiss Fresh FM, Tyla described Tems as an “amazing” singer who opened doors for African female artistes globally.
She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with her.
“Amazing. Tems is so talented. She is literally a force. I am so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us,” she said.
“We made such a beautiful song with such a beautiful message. It is a song for the girls and it is made by the girls.”
In 2023, Tyla revealed Tems inspires her as an African artiste.
In response, Tems graciously accepted the accolades, and expressed confidence that Tyla is similarly empowering young South African girls through her music.
“Man, it is an honour, I am very very, 100% sure that she’s inspiring many many many many South African babe, many girls around the world as well”, she said.
Both artistes have continued to enjoy fame globally for their talents.
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Music producer Dr Roy calls out Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt (Video)
A Nigerian music producer identified as Dr Roy in a video breaks into tears as he narrates his ordeal while working with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
The middle-aged Nigerian music producer tearfully calls out gospel singer Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt.
Dr Roy made this call out while featuring as a guest on the audio-visual podcast “The Honest Bunch: hosted by media personality Nedu and co-podcasters.
According to Dr Roy, he used to work with gospel singer Mercy Chiwno till 5 am then wake up by 7 am everyday in a back to back manner.
Speaking further, Dr Roy asserts that he produced, Excess Love, Omekannaya, Regular, Receive it and more for Mercy Chinwo and she never paid him.
Dr Roy further breaks into tears while on the podcast as he stressed that he was working hard while with Mercy Chinwo thinking he would make millions to feed his family but she left her with nothing but unpaid debt.
He noted that there was a time he informed Mercy Chinwo that his father had a stroke and she should assist him but she responded by saying “Make I no worry, he would be fine.”
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