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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu Accepts To Grace CKN News 1st Annual Lecture
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has commended the Editorial Board of Nigeria’s foremost Online Media Platform CKN NEWS for its effort at bringing credibility to online publication practice in Nigeria
He made this assertion in Umuahia at the weekend when he received in audience, members of the Editorial Board of CKN News who were at the State House on a courtesy visit.
Dr Okezie Ikpeazu admonished online media practitioners and bloggers to see themselves as major stakeholders in the Nigerian dream.
“You should always strive to be above board in whatever you do. Avoid sensationalism in your reportage .Think about your country in your write up and most importantly, remain on the path of truth always irrespective of whose ox is gored”,the Governor opined .
He commended the CKN News platform for showing exemplary professionalism in its reportage since it was established eight years ago.
“Yours has become a very reliable platform, you exude a lot of professionalism in discharging your duties as Journalists, I can only but wish you the best of luck in all you do”
In his own remark, the Publisher /Editor In Chief of CKN News, Mr Chris Kehinde Nwandu (CKN) who is also the President of Guild Of Professional Bloggers Of Nigeria (GPBN) said his team was in Umuahia to formally invite the governor to CKN News 1stAnnual Lecture scheduled to hold on Tuesday 13th June 2017 at Renaissance Hotel, 38 Isaac John Street,GRA Ikeja Lagos starting from 11am.
The theme of the lecture according to him is :”The Role Of Social Media To The Socio Economic And Political Development Of Nigeria”
Mr Nwandu said told the Governor that it’ll be a privilege to have him Chair the maiden edition of the CKN News Annual lecture.
He also used the opportunity to congratulate the governor on his recent Supreme Court victory.
According to him, the Annual Lecture will be delivered by the Minister of Transportation; Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi will be the Guest Speaker.
The Guest of Honor is Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal of FRSC.
Prof Umar Danbatta, the EVC/CEO of Nigerian Communications Commission will give the keynote address, while Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos will be the Chief host.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of the CKN News Governor of the Year Award for Infrastructural Development And security 2015.
Also in attendance at the visit were the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, Special Adviser To the Governor on ICT And Social Media Chief John Okiyi Kalu among other top government functionaries
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Spotify names Burna Boy as the most exported Nigerian artist of 2024
Spotify has released the data for the most streamed artists outside Nigeria in 2024.
On the list shared by Spotify, Grammy winner Burna Boy is the Nigerian artist with the most streams outside Nigeria. For the past couple of years, the hitmaker has been at the forefront of exporting Nigerian music globally.
Burna Boy’s feat is a testament to his global popularity which has made him the only African artist with 3 albums surpassing over 500 million streams.
Second on the list is Grammy-nominated star Ayra Starr who enjoyed a good year thanks to the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’ which enjoyed critical and commercial success.
The album features a star-studded lineup that includes Asake, Seyi Vibez, American singer Giveon and Coco Jones, and Brazilian star Aniita.
Rema is the third most exported Nigerian artist of 2024. His hit single ‘Calm Down’ continues to enjoy global success, especially in the United States where it became the first African song to garner 1 billion streams.
This year, Rema released his sophomore LP ‘HEIS’ which is one of the most talked about albums of 2024. The album buoyed by its upper tempo arrangement, pulsating production, and aggressive chest thumping delivered the bit records ‘Ozeba’, ‘Hehehe’, and ‘Azaman’.
Tems (4) and Omah Lay (5) rounds off the top 5. Grammy winner Tems enjoyed a successful year on the global front with the release of her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album.
Top 10 exported Nigerian Artists on Spotify in 2024
1. Burna Boy
2. Ayra Starr
3. Rema
4. Tems
5. Omah Lay
6. Asake
7. Wizkid
8. Davido
9. Fireboy
10. Victony
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I’m a hardworking businesswoman, more than just Wizkid’s baby mama, says Jada P
American talent manager Jada Pollock, popularly known as Jada P, has asserted that she is far more than just singer Wizkid’s “babymama,” a title often used by the media.
Speaking in a recent interview with BET UK, Jada P lamented that her accomplishments as an entrepreneur and professional in the music industry have been largely overshadowed by her role as the mother of Wizkid’s children.
Jada P highlighted her career achievements, noting that she has managed international artists such as Chris Brown, Wizkid, and Skyla Tyla.
She described herself as a dedicated businesswoman and music manager actively contributing to the growth of the industry.
“When Wizkid won a Grammy, I wrote a statement about how far afrobeat has come. They put the statement out, and the caption was ‘Wizkid baby mama.’ The narrative is not seen as you’re an entrepreneur and hardworking businesswoman. I’m not only a mother but also a manager, who has actively contributed to building a legacy,” she said.
She further emphasised her role in managing top-tier artists, adding, “Some of the artists I have managed are Chris Brown, Wizkid & Skyla Tyla, etc.”
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Stop seeking human validation, Eucharia Anunobi advises fans
Eucharia Anunobi, the ace Nigerian actress, has advised her fans to stop seeking validation from people.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the actress urged her followers to embrace self-worth and resist the pressure of wanting to be liked by everyone.
She cautioned that the constant need for approval often leads to “emotional and spiritual imbalance”.
“Seeking to be liked by all is a sign that you are emotionally and spiritually imbalanced. Some people will hate you because to hate is what gives them joy because they are genetically wicked. So get used to not being liked. 1 John 5:19,” she wrote.
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