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Davido narrates how Nigerians in diaspora brought his music into global limelight
Davido, the award-winning singer, says Nigerians in the diaspora brought his music into international limelight with their support.
The music star was reflecting on his music career and growing popularity of Afrobeats globally during the latest episode of the Daily Show, a programme hosted by Trevor Noah.
Davido recalled that when his music career started in Atlanta and New York, some Nigerians resident in the US would visit entertainment centres and demand that the disc jockey (DJ) should play his songs.
“I want to first of all give a shout out to all the Nigerians in the diaspora. When I said that, I mean Nigerians living in America, Europe…,” he said.
“My music started in Atlanta as well as New York and it started with Nigerians being in the clubs and telling the DJs that I want to spend $50k dollars today but play Davido’s music. That’s an example and it started from people in the diaspora doing that for us.
“I remember that I came here for a tour in 2013 and I sold out every venue even without exposure. Then, Live Nation (a US-based entertainment company) called my manager and was like what’s going on?
“We don’t even know this guy, he came to America and has done 20 shows and sold out. We have to thank those that supported us. Nigerians don’t play with us.”
Celebrities
Cynthia Morgan reveals why she’ll never reach out to Burna Boy
Cynthia Morgan has revealed why she will never reach out to Burna Boy amid the controversy surrounding his rumoured past relationship with Uju Stella.
In a recent post on her Instagram story, Morgan claimed people advised her to contact Burna Boy regarding Stella’s interview.
In the interview, Stella alleged that she and Burna Boy dated for three years and she got pregnant for him.
In the post, Morgan said she can’t reach out to Burna Boy because he is still upset that she didn’t believe him when Stella made the accusations in 2016.
The songstress also took a shot at men, arguing that they tend to lie and get angry when others don’t believe them.
“For those sending me messages to reach out to Burna Boy, I won’t. If it was me I would reach out but he is probably still mad that I didn’t believe he didn’t impregnate Uju Stella in 2016,” she wrote.
“That’s what most men do. They lie and get mad when you don’t believe them. Something he finally admitted to online 8 years later. You all leave me alone. All the best Damini.”
Morgan and Burna Boy have collaborated on music, with their 2016 song ‘Acting Bad’ a notable example.
There were also rumours of a romantic relationship between the two singers in 2015, although the pair did not confirm it.
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‘You’re bigger than them’ — Portable hails Burna Boy
Portable, the controversial Nigerian singer, has taken to social media to shower praise on Burna Boy.
In a post on his Instagram story, Portable hailed Burna Boy as the “biggest among your peers”, describing him as “authentic and genuine”.
Portable posted a picture of Burna Boy, accompanied by the glowing tribute.
“1 man na 7 man you big pass them @burnaboygram. Zazuu no fake life na scam life. Akoi grace. If you wan know the real about the top ask me. I follow dey at the top. Only God see who big is big,” he wrote.
The praise comes amid a heated feud between the self-proclaimed African Giant and Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
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Cubana Chief Priest vows to secure Speed Darlington’s release amid Burna Boy feud
Cubana Chief Priest, the Nigerian socialite, has promised to secure the release of Speed Darlington, the rapper.
The rapper was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo state. He was accused of cyberstalking Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artiste.
In a post via his Instastory on Sunday, Cubana shared a photo of Darlington. In the accompanying caption, the socialite said: “Tomorrow we coming for you Akpi Nwamama.
“Monday is almost here. Make we now show power,” he added.
The post comes amid the feud between Cubana and Burna Boy over an undisclosed matter.
Over the weekend, the duo engaged in a heated war of words on social media.
The controversy started when Burna took to Instagram to call out the socialite, describing him as a “low-budget Rick Ross”.
“No forget say u be Azaman o. And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na Omo Igbo for ATL. And na u be next. #OwerriRickyrozay,” he wrote in Pidgin English.
Responding via a series of posts, Cubana said Burna Boy was dissing him out of jealousy over his success.
He also claimed the singer won a Grammy award because of his relationship with the embattled US rapper Diddy.
“It’s so clear because how is it even possible that someone who brags to be so rich go dey live in so much pain? Wetin dey pain you? Shebi na you be African princess,” he wrote.
In another post, the socialite recounted how he paid Burna N1 million to perform as a backup artiste for his birthday celebration in 2018.
Darlington, on the other hand, has remained in detention despite a court order granting him bail in December.
His lawyers Deji Adeyanju and Stan Alieke have described his continued detention as “unjustifiable”.
In a statement on his X page on Monday, Adeyanju disclosed that the police have been directed to comply with the court’s order to release the rapper.
“The Federal High Court has directed the Nigerian Police to comply with the order to release Speed Darlington immediately pending the hearing of the substantive matter,” he said.
“The court further directs Abubakar Marshal, Esq. to stand as surety to Akpi. Alternatively, he should be arraigned immediately.”
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