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Regina Daniels fires back critics of her comment on #EndBadGovernance protest
Regina Daniels, the Nollywood actress, has fired back at critics calling her out over her remarks on the recent #EndBadGovernance protest.
Many Nigerians took to the streets on August 1 to protest against poor governance and the increasing cost of living in the country.
But in a nationwide broadcast on August 4, President Bola Tinubu called for an end to the protest “so we can create room for dialogue”.
The film star earlier came under intense criticism on social media after she condemned acts of “violence carried out by some protesters”.
“Today is August 1, the first day of the national protests in Nigeria. We all know that the masses are suffering and want a better living, hence the protest. There is nothing wrong with protesting, but there is everything wrong with violence,” she said in a video shared on Instagram.
“Once violence gets involved, it defeats the whole purpose of the protests. I urge everyone to try and make this protest as peaceful as possible.”
Some critics, however, tackled the actress for making such remarks on the protest.
They also argued that the movie star was speaking from a “privileged position,” adding that she does not understand the suffering of the masses.
However, in another footage, Daniels, who is married to Ned Nwoko, the billionaire businessman and senator, fired back at her critics.
The actress acknowledged her privileged position but stressed that it does not prevent her from protesting against the economic challenges in Nigeria since her domestic staff “need to be catered for”.
The 23-year-old also shared a video of some protesters in the north waving a Russian flag, implying that the protest was “becoming difficult to control”.
“Hoisting the Russian flag! Is that what we want? Mind you, whatever happens in the north can get to you,” she said.
“I preached against violence and ignorant Nigerians said it’s because I am privileged and opportune. Yes, the fact remains that I am privileged and opportune.
‘‘But that doesn’t stop me from understanding that my nanny needs to be paid extra or that my gate man or my cooks need to be catered for because of insecurity and extra bills to be paid in Nigeria.
‘‘The point remains that Nigeria cannot be changed in a day and not by one man. I am not speaking for the government, neither am I speaking for you people to love me because I don’t need it. I am just stating the obvious fact and that is the truth.”
Harvey Weinstein, the jailed Hollywood producer, has undergone emergency heart surgery after he was rushed from prison to a hospital in New York.
The 72-year-old, who is serving a rape sentence at Rikers Island prison, was taken to Bellevue Hospital on Monday.
Weinstein underwent pericardiocentesis surgery — a procedure to remove fluid from around the heart and lungs.
Craig Rothfeld, the former filmmaker’s representative, disclosed he is “not in critical condition” but recovering in the intensive care unit.
Rothfeld added that he “is in pain from the procedure and still dealing with several other serious health issues which need to be addressed”.
His lawyers revealed they asked that prison officials immediately move him to Bellevue “based on his complaints to us regarding chest pains”.
Weinstein has battled health issues and has been admitted to hospital multiple times in recent years.
Weinstein remains in custody in New York serving a prison 23-year sentence following a sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles in 2020.
The former filmmaker has been accused by more than 90 women of sexual misconduct. He has, however, denied wrongdoings.
In February 2023, Weinstein was sentenced to 16 more years in prison after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
In 2020, he was stripped of his honorary CBE, which was awarded for his contribution to the British film industry.
Davido, Lojay, and Tyla are the African artistes that made the 2024 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Honour Roll.
The Billboard Honour Roll celebrates chart-topping records across R&B, rap and hip hop from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
The recognition comes as part of Billboard’s celebration of its R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players, spotlighting those who have propelled the genre to new heights.
Davido and Lojay, the Nigerian singers, made the list courtesy of their contribution to Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational‘.
The song, which was released in October 2023, reached No. 1 on the ‘Adult R&B AirPlay’ chart.
Billboard also honoured Usher, Tyla, Victoria Monet, LuckyDaye, and the late Luther Vandross, as artistes shaping the future of R&B.
Tyla received the ‘Global Impact Award’ for her hit song ‘Water’. The song took over the Billboard US ‘Afrobeats Songs’ chart, staying at No. 1 for 44 weeks.
‘Water’ also reached No. 7 on the ‘Hot 100’, No. 6 on ‘Pop AirPlay’, and topped the ‘Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Airplay’ charts.
“The 22-year-old released her self-titled debut album, which opened at No. 2 on the ‘Top R&B Albums’ chart,” Billboard wrote.
“The album’s “Truth or Dare,” “Art” and the Tems-assisted “No. 1” generated attention, while “Jump,” with Gunna and Skillibeng, is now in the top 15 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.”
Other artistes on the list include Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Michael Jackson.
James Earl Jones, the actor whose rich baritone provided the voice for “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, has died, his representatives said Monday. He was 93.
Jones, who also voiced King Mufasa in Disney’s animated feature “The Lion King,” had a prolific and varied career over six decades.
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