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Falz and Mr Macaroni features in Chude Jideonwo’s documentary on police brutality (Video)

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Chude Jideonwo, the media personality, has come through with his documentary titled ‘Awaiting Trial’.

The project, which is up for free five-day screening on YouTube, addresses the struggles of three families to find those they lost to police brutality.

It also “presents the devastating ramifications of the injustice of the Nigerian Police, not just in terms of justice and fairness, but in terms of destroying families, upturning mental balance, and creating an environment and culture of fear.”

The project features top figures who led the #EndSARS protest against police brutality in October 2020 including Falz, Mr Macaroni, and Rinu Oduala.

Speaking on the project, Jideonwo said: “It’s taken a lifetime of visioning and two years in production, but finally, my life’s work in the media has led me into a new extension as a filmmaker.

“We have launched an international factual film studio with offices in Lagos, London and New York – and we have announced our first film, ‘Awaiting Trial’, that tells the story of the historic #EndSARs protests, police brutality and Nigeria’s deadly criminal justice system”.

The 75-minute project has continued to receive commendations since its release on Tuesday.

In an Instagram post, Chimamanda Adichie, the renowned author, said the project is “significant and deeply moving”.

“Chude Jideonwo has made a film that is important, necessary and deeply moving. We know the rot is deep, we know the soul of Nigeria is at stake, and yet to see it so starkly presented, to hear from families destroyed by an inhumane and incompetent Nigerian state, feels newly devastating,” she wrote.

“We need change. We need humanity. We need real justice.”

Watch the documentary here.

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‘It hurts’ — Don Jazzy laments not having partner

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Michael Ajereh, the Nigerian music executive better known as Don Jazzy, has lamented his relationship status.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the founder of Mavin Records expressed his desire to participate in a trend ‘suspect challenge’.

The ‘suspect challenge’ is a new social media trend in which couples take turns to playfully tease each other.

The 41-year-old entrepreneur said he would like to join the trend but has no partner.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts”.

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Dayo Amusa welcomes first child in US

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November 19, 2024 11:12 am

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Dayo Amusa, the Nigerian actress, has announced the arrival of her first child — a baby boy.

Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, first broke the news on Monday via Instagram.

“@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote.

Dayo also confirmed the report, sharing her excitement on social media.

In the caption, the 41-year-old wrote, “ALHAMDULILAH 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 My treasure has arrived. It’s a boy”.

The announcement has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the industry.

Tawa Ajisefini, the actress, congratulated Dayo on the arrival of her newborn, she wrote, “Oluwa o shey ooooo… a mo lore 💃💃😀😀🎈🎈🍾🍾🍾💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️. Iya okomi, congratulations sissy🫂🫂🫂🎈🎈 olorun a ka mo wa🤲🤲 Mama na boy💃💃💃💃💃”.

Toyin Adewale, another actress, also joined in the celebration.

“Oluwaseun ooo 🙏💃💃. Allihamdulilahi Robil Al’amin. Iro Ayo lao magbo lagbala olododo 🙏 Adufeade mo ba e yo🤩 @dayoamusa. Ayo na abawa kale Insha Allah 🙏. Welcome home, little Prince 🤴💙,” she wrote.

Details about the child’s father remain undisclosed.

Dayo started acting in 2002 and debuted as a producer in 2006. Known for her versatility, she has starred in Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. She has also received several accolades for her talent.

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Wizkid unveils tracklist for new album ‘Morayo’

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November 19, 2024 8:13 am

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Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Morayo’.

The highly anticipated project, scheduled for November 22, is a tribute to Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s late mother, who passed away in August 2023.

In the tracklist, released on Monday, the singer features artistes like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola.

The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and ‘A Million Blessings’.

Others are ‘Après Minuit’, ‘Bad for You’, ‘Soji’, ‘Don’t Care’, ‘Slow’, ‘Lose’, and ‘Pray’.

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