Entertainment
‘It’s wild, ridiculous’ — reactions trail Tems BET gospel music award win
Several Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) have reacted to the BET award win that went to Tems, the Nigerian singer.
On Monday, Tems received an award for ‘Best Gospel/Inspirational Song’ at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards.
The singer snagged the award with her 2024 release ‘Me & U‘.
Tems defeated top gospel artistes like Kirk Franklin, Cece Winans, and Erica Campbell to win the category.
This sparked mixed reactions on X, with many questioning why a “secular” artiste would win the category over gospel musicians.
Others also argued that Nigerians should be happy that the award went to a Nigerian.
“It’s worrying that Tems won the BET Gospel/Inspirational Category of the year. She edged out Maverick City Music, Cece Winans, Kirk Franklin and others,” one user Solomon Buchi wrote.
“Gospel music is not inspirational music. Gospel music is believer edifying, Jesus glorifying and God praising. Mentioning God in a song doesn’t make it gospel. The metrics for gospel music should be stringent.”
In another comment, a user added: “The way the world plays with Christianity is so somehow. They created a BET gospel award and gave it to Tems. It is so pathetic.”
Below are more reactions:
Categorizing gospel music and inspirational music together wasn’t a mishap; it’s an intentional attempt to undermine the power of the gospel. Any skilled musician can write inspirational, but that isn’t the gospel. Stop liberalizing the gospel.
— Solomon Buchi (@Solomon_Buchi) July 1, 2024
Nigerian singer Tems winning at the 2024 BET Awards, as the Best Gospel/Inspirational prize. Me & U.
— S.A.B.U.R.I OMO IBADAN 🙌. (@AdepojuEva) July 2, 2024
Is an intentional move to berate & embarrass the flowers of Christ the lord.
Nonsense.
The way the world plays with Christianity is so somehow.
— DISTINGUISHED KPMG LinkedIn Everest (@novieverest) July 1, 2024
They created a BET gospel award and gave it to Tems. It is so pathetic.
Tems being nominated & winning in a gospel category is ridiculous and stupid like an insult to gospel music #BETAwards
— Bensira (@moonlight_sira) July 1, 2024
Bet award organizers are so stupid very stupid.
You see that BET Gospel/Inspirational Category? It’s our lukewarmness and acceptable Christianity that’s led to this. Because how Tems won over Cece Winans, and how the category is even called gospel or inspirational is our fault too. God help us oh.
— Ogbenyealu. (@Yadah___) July 1, 2024
Tems winning the Gospel Category in the BET Awards above Cece Winans, Kirk Franklin, Maverick City is WILD!
— Joshua Mimam Sampson (@mrjoshuasamps0n) July 2, 2024
Tems won BET gospel art of the year as how?
— Nnamdi🍀 (@tweetsbyzyl) July 1, 2024
Does she have any gospel song?
Wait ooo … HOLLUP!
— Clifford Enobun (@cliffordenobun) July 1, 2024
Tems won the Gospel/Inspirational category of the BET award
You say?? 👀
Issokay
I love Tems like so much, buh she had no business being in that category, neither did "Me & U". Especially with the legends that she was in the category with (yes, grace happens) buh this was African patronage for BET's advantage and nothing more.
— Ebo Emakhu (QrisEbo) (@EboEmakhu) July 1, 2024
Bye. https://t.co/IyJt3TUHAH
When I was shouting “you cannot listen to secular music as a believer” throughout 2022-23. All the people that are tolerant were coming out.
— Adaeze of Bloom|Marketplace Prophet| Counsellor (@helloadaeze) July 1, 2024
See this BET awards now, TEMS won over CECE WINANS.
You people that say you’re Christians should continue, okay?
Entertainment
Police arrests prankster ZFancy in Abuja for creating viral ‘rape’ video
The National Cybercrime Centre of Nigeria Police Force has arrested a prankster in Abuja over threatening video pranks.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday in Abuja, said that the prankster was arrested at an apartment in the Wuye area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to him, the arrest followed the circulation of accusatory videos on social media, in which the suspect was alleged to have committed heinous crimes, including rape.
The police spokesman said the videos had caused significant apprehension among social media users. He said the suspect had claimed that the videos were scripted and that it was part of his attempt to regain the spotlight after a break.
“Regardless, such actions have serious implications and cannot be taken lightly,” the force PRO said.
Adejobi said that the Nigeria Police Force had remained committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals were held accountable for actions that incite fear or disturb public peace.
He therefore warned pranksters and content creators to be law-abiding and be conscious of pranks that could pose threats to the public and jeopardise the general security of the nation.
The police spokesman further urged the public to remain calm as the Nigeria Police Force proceeds with the necessary legal actions in the case.
Entertainment
I finds it beautiful when men cry, says Simi
Nigerian singer Simi shared her thoughts on men being open about their feelings and expressed her admiration for vulnerability.
Speaking on the recent episode of the 90’s Baby Show, Simi confessed that she finds it beautiful when men key into their vulnerable side instead of bottling their feelings up.
“I find it beautiful when men cry because I am surrounded by so many men that feel like they have to be macho all the time or they have to be strong,” she began.
The singer highlighted how societal expectations often pressure men to always appear strong and tough. She then stressed that it’s okay for men to support their loved ones while also showing their emotions.
Simi explained, “When you see men and women go through the same kind of pain or hurt, the man says, ‘I have to be strong for my wife or for my women or kids.’ I think that’s okay, but I don’t think strength means not being vulnerable or not crying.”
She suggested that suppressing emotions can lead to internal struggles that may eventually surface in unexpected ways.
“I like it when men cry because it means that you feel safe with who you’re with, you can be vulnerable, and you can let go. That’s how I see it because as an African woman, I have seen African men be like, ‘I’m the protector, I’m the provider, I’m the warrior,’ but I feel like if it’s not coming out in your tears, it’s going somewhere. Even if it’s like a little ball inside your heart, one day you’re just going to explode,” she explained.
See the full interview below:
Entertainment
Social media influencer Sir Jarus arrested for domestic violence
The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) says Suraj Oyewale, the social media influencer better known as Sir Jarus, has been arrested.
Sir Jarus was recently the subject of discourse on the micro-blogging site X when he shared a series of now-deleted posts.
In the post, he accused Oyewale Ayoola, his wife, of engaging in “fetish practices” and “provocative behaviour”.
The social media influencer stated that her practices led to a “physical altercation” between them both.
The DSVA, which pursues justice for victims of domestic violence in Lagos, waded into the matter on June 28 in the heat of public backlash against Suraj.
“Domestic violence in any form is unacceptable, and the Lagos state government maintains a zero-tolerance stance against it,” it said.
In an update on Wednesday, it stated that the influencer had been arrested for alleged domestic violence, with an investigation underway.
The agency also thanked the Lagos police for a “prompt and diligent handling” of the case.
Details about the case are still sketchy as of this report.
However, it was reported that a lawsuit filed by Sir Jarus seeking to dissolve his 13-year marriage to Ayoola had surfaced online.
In the suit, the influencer was said to have sought to secure full custody of their three children.
The suit cites “abandoning Islam” and consulting with “soothsayers and herbalists” as reasons for the divorce.
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