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Rema delivers touching speech at 16th Headies, asks artistes to ‘protect Afrobeats’ (Video)
Rema has called on Nigerian artistes to protect the “institutions” that propel them to international acclaim.
The Afrobeats star spoke on Sunday at the 16th Headies held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.
The Headies is one of the biggest award ceremonies celebrating Afrobeats and African culture.
Rema won the ‘Best Male Artiste’ and ‘Digital Artiste Of The Year’.
Delivering his inspiring speech at the award night, the singer stressed the importance of supporting the Nigerian music industry.
“I must say it is very important that I must let everyone know that I am not here because of the award. I am here because it is important to support our institutions. When I say institutions, I mean you know the body that supports you to be able to have these major successes. The media houses, the awards,” he said.
“I feel like we are in a very sensitive period that if we do not give attention to our institutions, with this chance that we have, if we miss this chance, we will never have this chance again.
“You can see, even in Lagos or in Nigeria, the fans do not even trust the artistes no more. They buy tickets no more. We own Afrobeats. Until this year, Afro Nation is coming to Nigeria. Afro Nation has been doing Portugal. Afro Nation has been doing Ghana. But that shows that our utilities. I mean our institutions are failing slowly and slowly.
“And it will affect us big time. And that is the reason why I am here. Be it Afro rave, Afro this, Afro that, last last we go jam for Afrobeats award. This is our chance. We are not the first African giant that will make it big. Reggae has done its own. There is a reason why we are doing what we are doing right now. We are bigger. This is our chance to protect what we have.”
Rema’s speech came a few days after Burna Boy had argued that “Afrobeats lacks substance”.
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Why I rejected Range Rover gift from a man – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has revealed that she once returned a Range Rover gifted to her by an admirer for her birthday.
In an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM, Savage explained her decision.
She stated, “I once got a Range Rover for my birthday, but I returned it because I was not feeling the guy.”
The singer, renowned for hits like Somebody’s Son, also disclosed that US rapper Nicki Minaj is the most famous contact in her phonebook.
Tiwa Savage remains a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, with her music earning widespread acclaim and numerous awards.
Beyond her musical achievements, her foray into acting and filmmaking highlights her versatility and creative depth.
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Abimbola Craig reveals why she’s still unmarried at 38
Abimbola Craig, the Nigerian actress, has revealed why she is not married at 38.
In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the media personality, Craig said she believes “marriage is a scam”.
The actress critiqued traditional marital roles where women are often burdened with home management and catering to their partners, referring to the title “Mrs” as shorthand for “Master’s in Residential Servicing”.
She also clarified that her decision to remain single is not because she opposes marriage but because she values a partner with self-awareness or purpose.
“All marriage is a scam. When I was small, my mum always told me marriage is an institution. She said when they call you ‘Mrs,’ it stands for ‘Master’s in Residential Servicing’,” she said.
“I am not married, not because I do not want to be married, but if you are a man who does not know who he is, you cannot be with me.”
Craig is best known for her role as Tiwalade in the hit web series ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’. She has also made her mark as a producer, co-producing the 2019 box office hit ‘Sugar Rush’ alongside Jade Osiberu.
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Bolanle Ninalowo opens up on early career struggles
Bolanle Ninalowo has revealed how he overcame early career setbacks to achieve success in Nollywood.
In an unreleased episode of ‘Off The Top’ podcast, Ninalowo said his initial failures ultimately led to his triumph in the entertainment industry.
When asked about his motivation to persevere in an unreleased episode of ‘Off The Top’ podcast, the 44-year-old emphasised that being down can present unexpected opportunities for self-discovery.
Reflecting on his Nollywood journey, Ninalowo credited his initial failures for his eventual success.
“When you fall flat on your face and you are backed against the wall, that is when you get the biggest opportunities to discover yourself. I tell people that when I came to Nollywood, the secrets of my success are buried in my failures,” he said.
Ninalowo’s entry into Nollywood was far from smooth. He began as a producer but faced failure. He then ventured into music, only to find it wasn’t his calling. Undeterred, he returned to acting in the mid-2000s.
His breakthrough came with the 2015 movie ‘Desperate Baby Mamas,’ which propelled him to fame. Since then, the Ikorodu-born actor has appeared in numerous hit films, showcasing his versatility in both Yoruba and English movies.
Some of his notable roles include performances in ‘Fate of Alakada,’ ‘Coming From Insanity,’ ‘Breaded Life,’ ‘Lakatabu,’ and ‘Alter Date.’
Ninalowo’s resilience and determination have made him a household name in Nollywood.
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