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
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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