Celebrities
I Was Abandoned When I Needed Help – Lord Of Ajasa
When Afro-beat musician, Rotimi Martins, popularly known as Alariwo of Africa, posted on his Instagram page that the pioneer of Yoruba rap music, Lord of Ajasa (real name is Olusegun Osaniyi), was seriously ill and urgently in need of funds for a Peptic Ulcer surgery, many movie fans, who knew about Ajasa’s contributions to the growth of Afro-hip hop music and Yoruba rap in Nigeria, were alarmed.
Alariwo’s timely post did not only achieve its intended objective, which was to drum up quick financial support for Ajasa; but it also ensured that the ailing artiste survived the critical stage of the illness.
Ajasa is back home now. He was discharged from the hospital last Tuesday. At the moment, he is getting better and awaiting another surgery to remove some stones in his gall bladder.
The rapper, in a telephone interview with Punch on Thursday, said his doctor had placed him under observation, preparatory to the surgery. “I would have had the surgery done, but the doctor said we should delay it to enable me rest for a while. I have lost weight and I need to regain my strength,” he said.
Ajasa was excited that some of his friends and colleagues had donated funds for his treatment. “I am very happy that they did this for me. In fact, I am still shocked at their quick response to my condition. I pray that God will remember them in their time of need,” he said.
He also complained bitterly that some successful artistes he had helped to achieve stardom abandoned him in his hour of need.
Refusing to mention the names of the artistes, he said, “I am surprised that they changed their attitudes toward me. I don’t want to mention names now. They know themselves. Some of them are well known to members of the public.
Although I have done a lot for these people, when I needed help from them, they were nowhere to be found. Some of them even avoided contact with me. I am very disappointed in them. All I can say is that in this music business, some people are ingrates.”
The rapper waved aside the insinuation that he had shunned the entertainment scene these past years and withdrawn into his shell. “That is not true. I did not withdraw into my shell. I have been busy working on a new album and attending shows. Before I fell ill, I was spending a lot of time in the studio working. I have a new album in progress. I was planning to shoot the video when this illness came.”
Recounting his journey into music, Ajasa said that he had always been passionate about music and when he was growing up, he knew that he would become a musician. He said, “Eventually I went into music out of sheer passion, not love of money. Many of the artistes I knew at that time didn’t care much about getting rich. Wealth wasn’t the motivating factor for us, unlike today’s artiste’s who go into music because they want to get rich.”
Ajasa, who claimed that he was deeply inspired by the music of King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey and Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, did not sound too happy about the quality of contemporary rap in Nigeria.
“The rap music that we are listening to today, especially in Nigeria, is quite different from what we had in the past. It is no longer as exciting as it used to be,” he said.
Blaming the decline in the quality of rap on the get-rich-quick attitude of the present generation of Nigerian rappers, he added, “In the past, rap artistes virtually struggled to survive.
The first time I was paid N10, 000 to perform in a show, I was very excited and happy. I think it was sometime around 2000 or 2001. At that time, N10,000 was a lot of money for somebody who was used to struggling through thick and thin to earn a living.
There was no record label in those days. We were doing it on our own. Nobody believed that music would ever be a money spinner.”
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Celebrities
‘Did I flaunt your wife?’ — Yul Edochie fumes after brother’s advice
Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor, appears to have responded to advice from his brother Linc over his constant online display of his second wife Judy Austin.
Yul unveiled Judy as his second wife in April 2022. He also announced their first child together — to the dissatisfaction of May, his first wife.
Linc, in a recent interview on Kanayo O. Kanayo’s podcast, shared his thoughts on Yul’s decision to constantly flaunt Judy on social media.
He cautioned that the people praising Yul would quickly turn against him if issues arose in his second marriage.
“What is done is done… My father always says, ‘Take your marriage off social media,” he said.
In an Instagram post, Yul questioned why people were concerned about his constant display of Judy online, asking if they had paid for his data or if he was posting their wives.
The movie star also rained abusive words at his critics. Although he did not mention names, Yul concluded with a stern warning: “If my post offends you, hug transformer”.
“Ndi keep your marriage off social media kwenu! Ndi ala. You wey hide your marriage inside house, you still no divorce? Your wife no leave you? Psychos,” he wrote.
“Everybody na adviser for social media, your own life go dey scattter, you no fit fix am. But you sabi advise other people. If I post my wife a million times on my page, how it take concern you?
“Na you buy me data or na your wife I post? Idiots. The one wey dey sweet una na to wear black gather for person burial. One minute silence, the person go turn to hero.
“But when that person is alive being happy, his happiness go dey pain una. Thunder fire you. If my post dey offend you, hug transformer.”
Celebrities
‘I’m a daughter of two immigrants,’ Cardi B rants as Elon Musk calls her ‘puppet’
Rapper Cardi B has responded to remarks made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently called her a “puppet” for the Kamala Harris campaign.
Musk shared a clip of Cardi B’s speech on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Another puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words. The Kamala campaign has no authenticity or true empathy.”
Cardi B fired back, saying, “I’m not a puppet, Elon. I’m a daughter of two immigrant parents that had to work their ass off to provide for me! I’m a product of welfare, I’m a product of section 8, I’m a product of poverty, and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you… But you don’t know nothing about that. You don’t know not one thing about the American struggle… PS fix my algorithm.”
The exchange comes ahead of the U.S. presidential elections, scheduled for November 5, where Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is set to face Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Though Harris stands poised to potentially become the first Indian American president, a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace suggests she may garner fewer votes from the community than President Joe Biden did in 2020.
In her rally speech, Cardi B spoke passionately about women’s rights, stating: “Just like Kamala Harris, I too have been the underdog, I’ve been underestimated, my success belittled and discredited. Let me tell you something: Women have to work ten times harder, perform ten times better, and still people question us, how we got to the top. I can’t stand a bully, but just like Kamala, I always stand up to one.”
Celebrities
‘We’re not on same level’ | ‘Copy copy’ — Kcee, Flavour trade cryptic jabs on X
Kcee appeared to have fired back at fellow singer Flavour for allegedly insinuating that he copied his music style.
“Copy copy akaria,’ Flavour had written via X without mentioning names.
Flavour’s subtle dig on Sunday sparked controversy, with many assuming Kcee was the target.
This was due to Kcee’s recent single mirroring Flavour’s signature sound.
Copy copy akaria 🤦🏾♂️
— Flavour of Africa (@2niteFlavour) October 26, 2024
Kcee responded with a series of intense posts, describing the tweet as “disrespectful” to his hard work and sweat.
He argued that no one has exclusive rights to the style, which celebrates Igbo culture and heritage.
He emphasized that his music authentically represents his heritage and refused to apologize for using the style.
“Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You’re not a Custodian. I’ve been in this game before you. It belongs to all. You don’t own this genre of music. My music celebrates our heritage, and I won’t apologize. In an ocean of things that matter. You’re like a needle. Get that right,” he wrote.
“People recognize authenticity. I’ll continue celebrating our culture unapologetically. Spend your energy on success, not diminishing mine.
“I’ve never been the type to go head to head, but I’m calling out this bullshit because I won’t be disrespected. No way. I’ve come too far for anyone to downplay my sweats and hard work.”
Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You're not a Custodian.
— BAD MAN KCEE ❤️🕊️ (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024
I've been in this game before you
It belongs to all.
You dont own this genre of music.
My music celebrates our heritage, and I won't apologize.
In an ocean of things that matter. You're like a needle.
Get that right
I've never been the type to go head to head, but I'm calling out this bullshit because I won't be disrespected…
— BAD MAN KCEE ❤️🕊️ (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024
No way… I've come too far for anyone to downplay my sweats and hard work
HELL NO!!!!
BRO!!!!!! We are not on the same level
— BAD MAN KCEE ❤️🕊️ (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024
Pick your Battles carefully.
Although Flavour has yet to respond, the development has sparked reactions on X.
So flavour that has been copying people songs throughout his career is calling Kcee Copy Copy? Lol 😂
— City Trends (@citytrends247) October 29, 2024
Una funny for this industry sha
And some people that knows nothing about music are busy supporting flavour 😅😅
Make una do research well next time 😂
More videos coming 🧏 pic.twitter.com/UWCrufGj17
Flavour and Kcee should learn to use their @ with their full chest 👀 pic.twitter.com/Onm3gDeXYS
— Afrobeats X Nollywood (@Spicy_Bitz) October 28, 2024
Artistes can sample and that’s no a problem but Flavor saying Kcee copied his style or whatever is crazy
— BIG AYO🔰 (@47kasz) October 28, 2024
This is him sampling as well!! Make everybody go rest pic.twitter.com/cGCMOmOZUR
Judge by yourself 😂😂😂 . My problem is not the copy copy but the second person lacks lyrics.
— D'Ancestoral Creed (@latino_iyke) October 29, 2024
Flavour. KCEE https://t.co/jR8HrsPa7u pic.twitter.com/ZYYh9Roeiv
I love that KCEE reply to Flavour. Someone who called another musician copy copy, is this not him sampling someone else’s song😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mahJGeMjQK
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) October 28, 2024
https://twitter.com/Kele_Chukwu/status/1851171584540569900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1851171584540569900%7Ctwgr%5E0925c4588990b1131d40048d999cb464e751ecd3%7Ctwcon%5Es1&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flifestyle.thecable.ng%2Fkcee-flavour-trade-cryptic-jab-on-x%2F
When I called Kcee copy copy una dey here dey bash me, kcee no Sabi anything, All this Odogwu Afro Highlife na flavour and phyno dey run, as flavour do big Baller Kcee do Big fish, He can never match Flavour greatest https://t.co/P9lMM6UMLr
— The Playmaker🐐 (@Iamjoebrighton1) October 26, 2024
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