Entertainment
Senegal’s president pledges support for AFRIMA 2022
Macky Sall, president of Senegal, has hosted executives of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ahead of the 2022 edition.
Organisers of the award ceremony disclosed this in a statement sent to newsmen on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the president hosted Mike Dada, AFRIMA’s executive producer, at his official residence in Dakar, the country’s capital, over the weekend.
During the meeting, Sall assured AFRIMA of his administration’s unwavering support to ensure the success of the forthcoming edition.
The award, tagged ‘Teranga Edition’, is scheduled to hold from January 12 to 15 2023 in Senegal.
Speaking at the meeting, Sall, who doubles as the 2022 chairperson of the African Union (AU), said AFRIMA is crucial to spotlighting potentials of youths in Africa and driving the creative economy.
‘’The present and future of Africa, particularly Senegal in this case, is very important to our government and the youths represent that future. AFRIMA speaks to the empowerment and engagement of young people in the creative economy as well as the celebration of our continent and global promotion of our cities for tourism benefits, hence the support and partnership from Republic of Senegal,” he said.
“I am very happy and honoured to host the Teranga edition of the biggest music award in Africa, AFRIMA right here in Senegal, the people of Senegal are excited about this historical feat, given that this is the first time the awards will be held in a Francophone country.”
In his remark, Dada thanked the president and the people of Senegal for their commitment to host the award ceremony.
He also assured that the 8th edition will go down in history as AFRIMA’s best and biggest so far.
Entertainment
Iyabo Ojo addresses claim of involvement in Mohbad’s death
Iyabo Ojo, the Nollywood actress, has addressed claims linking her to the death of late singer Mohbad.
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023. He was buried the following day. On September 21, the body of the music star was exhumed by the police for autopsy.
The circumstances surrounding his death have continued to stir up controversies.
In a recent episode of the ‘Glass House’ podcast with comedian AY Makun, Iyabo stated that some people insinuated she was involved in Mohbad’s death.
The 46-year-old actress also expressed frustration with the allegations, questioning why she would fight for Mohbad’s autopsy if she had something to hide.
Iyabo clarified that she wasn’t close to Mohbad, having met him only once at a music festival.
She described him as a “cool boy” who seemed to be going through his own struggles.
“They were even insinuating that maybe I killed Mohbad. I was not around when Mohbad died. I was not close to him. I did not really know him that much. My encounter with him was during One Africa music fest,” she said.
“For the few days that we were together, I just knew that he was a cool boy, had his own thing he was going through and doing his music. If I killed him, then why was I fighting for his body to be exhumed for autopsy? There was a time they said I was paid. They also said I was looking for a political position.”
Entertainment
Family of gospel singer Jude Nnam confirms his abduction
The family of Jude Nnam has confirmed the abduction of the Nigerian music composer and gospel singer.
Nnam, better known as Ancestor, was said to have been kidnapped on Friday evening in Umunnachi, Anambra.
Augustine Mario, a Catholic priest, first broke the news on Facebook on Saturday, requesting prayers for Nnam’s safety and quick release.
“Please kindly keep Sir Dr. Jude Nnam (Ancestor) in your prayers. He was allegedly kidnapped yesterday evening around 6 pm, in Umunnachi, Anambra State,” he wrote.
“Sir Jude Nnam is the CAN National Music Director and Member of the National Liturgical Commission, CSN.
“May God grant him safety and quick release from his abductors. Amen.”
On Sunday, Nnam’s family took to Facebook to confirm his abduction in a post dispelling rumours about his release.
The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and concern, pleading for continued support and prayers for a positive outcome.
“Dear Friends of Dr. Jude Nnam. We want to appreciate you all for your prayers and concern for Him,” the post reads.
“Meanwhile, the message circulating the social media that he has been released by his captors is false and misleading. He is still with the abductors.
“By the Grace of God we all shall rejoice when he eventually comes out. Do continue in your prayers and support. God bless you. From his Family.”
Entertainment
TikToker Jadrolita undergoes mouth tumour surgery
Amadou ‘Jadrolita‘ Elizabeth, the TikToker and content creator, has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from her mouth.
Peller, a fellow content creator, shared an update on Jadrolita’s health on Instagram on Sunday.
He posted pictures of his partner presumably at the hospital with a bandage wrapped around her head.
In the caption, Peller, born Habeeb Hamzat, expressed gratitude for the success of the procedure and shared that she is recovering well.
“Thank you God for successful surgery. My baby is now getting better. God you are the greatest,” he wrote.
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