Celebrities
I’m Worried About The Future Of Nigeria – Actress, Kemi Afolabi
Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, recently shared her frustrations with the deplorable state of a government hospital she recently visited in Lagos. In an interview with Punch, she noted that she was scared for the future of her children in Nigeria due to the irregularities in some significant sectors in the country, like health.
After she shared her frustration on her social media platform, some people noted that they were shocked she uses a government hospital, but she said it was sad people judge celebrities by what they see in movies.
“It is sad that people judge us by the way they see us in movies. I am not rich, I am just a thriving career woman who wants the best for herself and her children. I believe that as an individual, I can walk into any government establishment of which the hospital I went to was one of them. I live in Ikeja, so going to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital wasn’t a bad idea. The government has a whole lot to do.
“There should be government hospitals in residential areas; it doesn’t cost the government anything to do that. The government owes the masses adequate health facilities and good health care. I am going to make more noise about this; they need to start renovating these hospitals. A hospital should be a place where people go to and feel comfortable, not going there and coming back with another ailment. I am sure the government is disbursing funds to the health sector, but it is probably being embezzled.
“I saw a lot of people sleeping on the floor, the drip stands were not sufficient. It is not mere hearsay, I saw these things myself. Bed spaces were not even enough, basic things need to be provided. These are minor things that the government needs to look into. I don’t even think the doctors are properly paid.
“I am extremely scared of the future of my children and the generation to come in this country. I am doing this for the next generation. These people are just wicked, they go to treat themselves abroad and they know how things are done over there. I have lived abroad for about five years and I know how things are done.
“Here, even the air you breathe in the government hospitals is irritating. This is for the future of our children; I was abroad because my husband was based there. I had to come back to focus on my career. For people that have not come back, they have their reasons. When they even hear about the bad things happening in this country, will they want to come back?” she told Saturday Beats.
Speaking about her recent movie, she revealed that she was discouraged by some people when she decided to take it to the cinema. She further talked about why she chose to shoot an all-female cast movie, adding that she used it to address some issues surrounding women and relationships.
“If we can watch other movies in the cinema, then we can also see Yoruba movies. My distributor told me he was surprised by the performance of the movie in the cinema. We can’t even speak the English language properly like the owners so we need to embrace our culture.
“I got the idea for my recent movie when I saw the need to reach out to women going through one phase or the other in their relationships and with their spouses and the likes. I wanted to reach out through this medium to proffer my own solution. I wanted to give women a voice. I wanted them to know that there is a reason why God created men and women to coexist. I wanted them to know that we need one another, regardless of how bad a person’s character is.
“At some point, break-ups and people walking out of their marriages due to domestic violence and other vices were becoming rampant. I had to reflect to see how marriages were handled in the past. For example, my grandpa had seven wives and my grandma was the fourth. I thought to myself that how did grandma cope in that kind of scenario; I realised that patience is a virtue.
“It is not everything that happens in a home that should make people want to walk out of their marriage, we have to learn to coexist and handle our relationships by dealing with each other with wisdom. If women continue walking out of relationships, they don’t know what they are going to face in the next relationship.
“Above all, patience is key. I am happy the movie is doing very well, even though it is in the Yoruba genre. I wasn’t scared of being tagged a feminist. People even told me the movie won’t be accepted in the cinema because it was a Yoruba movie but I wasn’t discouraged,” she said.
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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