Entertainment
Brixton concert crush: Asake hasn’t done enough for us, say victims’ families
Families of the concertgoers who died following the stampede at Asake’s concert in Brixton, London, say the Nigerian singer has not done enough to support them.
In December 2022, the Afrobeats star headlined a show at the 4900-capacity Brixton O2 Academy, where he performed his debut album.
The concert was, however, cancelled mid-way after a crowd of thousands breached the doors while trying to force their way into the show’s venue.
The incident led to the death of two women — Gabrielle Hutchinson and Rebecca Ikumelo.
According to BBC, Nina and Kelsey Hutchinson, the sisters of one of the victims, said Asake “has not done enough”.
Hutchinson’s family also argued that the singer refused to use his voice “for good” or support the police investigation.
“The main person who can help is Asake. He has not done nearly enough for the families. Maybe enough for himself,” Kelsey said.
“He has used Gaby’s name in his speeches and concerts but he has not done anything to support the investigation.
“He has a voice, he can use it for good. He could come forward to his fans and ask for support with the appeals.
“These people had cameras and there are statements that they can give.”
Nina said, “reliving everything that happened a year ago, it never gets any easier”.
“Gaby will always be the person who should be there and who is missing. We are living in this real time and we still don’t have those answers,” she added.
Also speaking on the incident, Rebecca’s parents – Yetunde Olodo and Anthony Ikumelo, said the musician had not reached out to them.
The parents said they are still waiting for answers after one year, adding that Asake should “do what is right”.
“Asake has been back to the country twice since the incident and he has not checked in to the families to ask us how we are coping,” the news outlet quoted them as saying.
“Maybe he does not want to contact us but he should do what he thinks is right. It has been a year but for us it feels like last week.
“What makes it so painful is that we are still waiting for answers. We don’t understand why this happened. Rebecca went to see her idol and never returned home”.
Asake had previously apologised to fans over the incident.
Entertainment
Chris Brown opens up on dating multiple ladies
Chris Brown, the American singer, has revealed that he is in a polygamous relationship.
Brown, in a YouTube live with Kai Cenat, the US content creator, addressed questions about his personal life.
When asked if he was in a relationship, the 35-year-old Virginia-born artiste replied, “I am in multiple”.
Cenat sought clarification, asking, “Like more than one girlfriend?” Brown responded, “Something like that”.
The award-winning singer also emphasized the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining his polygamous relationships.
“Just keep it a hundred. Be honest,” he added.
This is not the first time Brown would be addressing polygamy.
In an interview with Hot 97, the singer opened up about the challenges of maintaining a monogamous relationship due to his celebrity status and constant exposure to women.
“The hardest part is trying to keep a monogamous relationship, but still wanting to be the 25-year-old sex symbol,” he said.
“You go to shows. You might walk by somebody’s room, and you might see about six or seven of them thangs. And you’re like, dang, I just want to slide in there and have a couple drinks real quick and I’ll tell my girl about it later.”
Born Christopher Maurice Brown, the songwriter is often referred to by his contemporaries as the “king of R&B”.
Entertainment
Bimpe Akintunde warns Nigerians against scammers impersonating her on WhatsApp
Bimpe Akintunde, the Nollywood actress, has raised an alarm over a fake WhatsApp account created in her name to scam unsuspecting individuals.
The film star took to her Instagram story to share screenshots of the impersonator, posing as her to solicit money from her followers.
Akintunde expressed her frustration and disappointment, cursing the scammer for attempting to profit from her hard work. She warned the public to be cautious of the impersonator on any media platform.
The actress urged her fans to help report the scammer’s WhatsApp and bank accounts.
She also prayed that God should keep such fraudulent individuals away from her and her loved ones.
“What a morning. Tell me how this country wants to be great, when a lot of people are struggling, working hard to build a name and brand, and boom, one person will take their pictures and name only to be defrauding people up and down,” she wrote.
“Who gave birth to such a child? Useless children, may God keep them away from us.
“Please disregard any message from anyone, either in your DM or WhatsApp, asking you to send money.
“Please, it not me. I do not own this above number. I would appreciate it if we could find a way to report both the WhatsApp and the Opay account.”
Entertainment
Davido advises black Americans not to relocate to Nigeria, says ‘the economy is in shambles’
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
In an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer shared his thoughts on the struggles bedeviling Nigeria, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”.
Davido also mentioned Nigeria’s struggles with bad leadership, a high exchange rate, and skyrocketing oil prices, which are negatively impacting the country.
“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.
“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.
“The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”
Despite the challenges, Davido emphasised the entertainment industry’s positive impact on Africa’s global image.
“Regardless, entertainment is one of the thing that has made Africa look good. We do not have the best leader, that is a fact,” he said.
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