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.

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.”

Uche Ogbodo has spoken up for Adanma Luke, the producer of the forthcoming movie that Junior Pope, the late actor, was supposed to feature in.

Pope died in a boat mishap on April 10 while being ferried across the Asaba end of the River Nigeria in Delta state.

It was stated that the actor, a father of three, was on his way to a movie set when he drowned.

He passed away alongside four other crew members in the boat accident.

Footage from the ride had showed him in the boat without a life jacket.

Pope’s demise spurred discussions about the general disregard for safety protocols on movie sets.

Adanma Luke, in the heat of public backlash, was suspended by the Association of Movie Producers (AMP).

In a series of posts via her Instagram story, Ogbodo condemned those who suggested she remain silent on the matter.

The actress described Luke as a “friend” and added that the producer is not culpable for the tragedy that befell the boat riders.

“Do not tell me not to support my friend who has always supported me!” Ogbodo wrote.

“I am a loyal friend! Show me through your love and I will follow you through hell if I have to! Adanma Luke is innocent.

“All the people saying it is the wrong time! I have one question for you.

“When is the right time? Huh? When she is already arrested and sentenced for what she knows nothing about?”

Earlier, Blessing Ebigieson, the AMP president, also defended Luke against accusations of negligence.

She claimed that the producer had provided life jackets for the crew but Pope refused to wear one, saying it was “dirty”.

Ebigieson added that Pope had the option to leave the set if he did not like the life jacket.