Confirmed! Rema is definitely now a global citizen.
Edo state-born Nigerian singer Rema makes history as he joins forces with legendary American basketballer Micheal Jordan.
Rema trends online as an Air Jordan advert starring him and MJ goes viral.
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According to reports, the artist was picked up at the Kotoka International Airport a few hours after his arrival by a cruise ship company for allegedly taking money but refusing to perform at a cruise ship event.
Cruise People Limited also known as ‘Your Cruise People’ reportedly paid an amount of money to the management of Mohammed Sherrif (Black Sherrif) for the artist to perform at the second edition of its musical cruise onboard a cruise ship dubbed Afro Cruise Jam, on August 19, 2023, in Greece.
The management of Black Sherif allegedly charged Cruise People Ltd Forty Thousand United States Dollars ($40,000) and came to an agreement that the artiste and his booking agents (United Talent Agency a.k.a Echo Location Talent Agency) will pay the artist an initial payment of Twenty Thousand United States Dollars ($20,000) as a start-up to seal the deal and also record a video confirming his participation and availability for the said show on the cruise ship at the agreed dates.
However, after the deal was sealed, Cruise People Limited waited for Black Sherif to record a video to enlighten its audience about his performance at the show. The artist allegedly refused to fulfill his part of the contract; the reason why he was arrested yesterday over breach of contract.
Announcing this via his Twitter handle on Thursday, Davido said individuals and cooperations across various sectors and regions contributed to the donation.
According to the press statement attached to his tweet, a total of 13, 818 children benefited from the donation.
He wrote:
“I’ve always wanted to use my platform to serve others. Thankful that through your generosity, I’ve been able to do so.
“We recently disbursed over N200m to several orphanages in Nigeria, a tradition that started a few years ago around my birthday. Thank you to everyone who donated. With your help, we are changing lives.
“This is what I mean when I say we rise by lifting others. These are words in action. God bless you all!”
Tooxclusive recalls that Davido donated N250 million to 292 orphanages in Nigeria last year, fulfilling the promise he made on his birthday in 2021.
The Ebonylife Creative Academy (ELCA) celebrated the successful completion of its second intake for the 2023 year with a graduation ceremony on Friday, July 7th at the Academy’s subsidiary, Ebonylife Place. Dignitaries from the Lagos State government, in the person of Deputy Director (Admin. & HR) Ms. Ogunlana Toyin, as well as representatives from the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, in the form of Mrs Bukola Agbaminoja Executive Secretary, were in attendance to celebrate the accomplishment.
The main event of the ceremony was the premier of short films produced by the graduating class, along with the awards and certificates awarded in recognition of their hard work and effort. Chisom Igboasia of the Screenwriting class was presented with a special recognition award for his excellence in commitment to process and self-development.
The evening was made even more special the presentation of Oluwayemisi Akingbola of the Production Design & Art Direction class with the best overall student award. The evening was a time to celebrate the class’s accomplishments and further invest and support their dreams of becoming filmmakers.
The Ebonylife Creative Academy is determined to continue to provide further education and support for students, and their graduation ceremony serves as a reminder that the school is dedicated to unearthing the next wave of talented filmmakers in Lagos and Nigeria. Congratulations to the class of 2023!
The Academy is now inviting interested students to register for its 4th intake. All courses are completely free, sponsored by the Lagos State Government and Ministry of Tourism. For more information and inquiries on the available courses and requirements, prospective students can visit the academy's website on www.ebonylifecreativeacademy.
Amb Jamezany James
ECOWAS(West African) Youth Ambassador
Seasoned Nollywood/African Film Publicist,FilmPreneur,
SPEECH BY
*Ms. Ogunlana Toyin*
Chairman of Lagos Creative Industry Initiative
At
The Graduation Ceremony of the 2023 2nd intake students of EbonyLife Creative Academy
I am once again pleased to address successful trainees of this capacity enhancement program under the Lagos Creative Industry Initiative , LACI . As you are aware, this training is fully sponsored by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and it is delivered by one of the best academies in the creative sector, Ebonylife Creative Academy .
I am particularly glad that the impact of this training program since its inception had been positive, judging by the testimonials of several beneficiaries that were past trainees of this initiative.
You will all recall that recently , Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his inaugural address for his second term in office, expanded the scope of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda to THEMESPLUS, where he announced three additional areas of focus, which the State Government would intensify intervention in the next four years, to include social inclusion, gender equality and youths.
It is inline with this that I am pleased to inform this gathering that the present administration in Lagos State, particularly with reference to the THEMESPLUS agenda of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, that this training program will henceforth ensure a balance in the numbers of selected beneficiaries to reflect equality in gender of both male and female trainees.
Apart from this, a window of opportunity is now also open to Persons With Disabilities, PWDs to benefit from the various capacity enhancement programs being offered under this arrangement between Ebonylife and the Lagos State Government. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is already in touch with Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs , LASODA to incorporate this category of persons as beneficiaries of this training.
I urge you all not to relent in your oars to break even in your various areas of focus. Do not allow the dream too change the narrative in the creative sector end here, keep making efforts to be better than what you are presently and I can assure you that the sky will just be your starting point.
Once again I am pleased to identify with you at this event and wish you success in your future endeavors.
Thank you for your attention.
Igbega Ipinle Eko, Ajumose Gbogbo Wa Ni o
The singer, who turned 33 on Sunday, July 16, 2023, had an interview with Capital Extra’s Manny Norte.
The interviewer had said the last time they met, the Starboy honcho told him that he “got enough music to retire.”
Wizkid reckoned:
“Come on, my brother. And we are still recording music everyday . So, imagine how much music I have now.”
The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner also hinted that his sixth studio album is on the way.
He said,
“I got a new album ready, bro. New Wiz’s album. I’m dropping a new song next week. In a couple of days, mehn.”
A few days ago, social media users discovered that DJ Cuppy and her fiance, Ryan have unfollowed each other on Instagram.
After the actions of the lovers, many concluded that they may have broken up, while others claimed it was a prank or for clout.
However, there have been mixed reactions after DJ Cuppy shared a video of herself rapping and having fun without her engagement ring from her fiance; an indication of a break up. Many have concluded that the relationship crashed.
See reactions below:
@Yemi_gold commented, “Cuppy has been crying for days just look at her face properly ?”.
@Ericafred001: “Heartbreak is one of the best food rich and poor share together”.
@Joycesusan also said, “Awwnn finally the ring is out”.
@Fa_vour also questioned, “Madam where is your ring ?”.
@Emmanuel_dab1 “?? E don reach to remove ring ??”
The rapper said despite his homelessness back then, he never doubted his potential.
He stated this in a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria, hosted by reality star, Tacha.
He said for him, hitting stardom was mandatory.
Odumodublvck responded:
“Yeah, I guess so, because I’m chosen. I see it when I sleep. I’m lucky. God showed me tomorrow that everything is gonna work out. So, I don’t have doubts.
“I knew I was going to make it. I have to make it. It’s in my destiny to make it. I will make it. I have made it. I’m still making it.”
He also disclosed during the interview that he initially wanted to manage one of his friends who was an artiste, but discovered that he could rap.
Tooxclusive recalls that Odumodublvck recently made international headlines after Arsenal used his song ‘Declan Rice’ to unveil their record signing, Declan Rice, who joined the club from West Ham for a fee of £105 million.
The ‘Oh Africa’ crooner made the assertion while featuring on the Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN.
He claimed that more billionaires are being made in Nigeria than anywhere in the world.
Akon, however, admitted that there are a few “bad apples” tarnishing the image of the country.
He said,
“This could be debatable, but the Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet. I promise you, there is nobody more smarter than a Nigerian. Of course, there is a few bad apples that came out. They are extremely smart. But they put their intelligence all in wrong place.
“If they were to gear that towards something more positive or productive… Because the ones that did, there’s more billionaires being made in Nigeria than anywhere in the world.”
Tooxclusive recalls that Davido last month sparked a debate after classing Burna Boy under “new cats” alongside Rema, Asake, Fireboy DML etc.
Many berated the DMW head honcho for underrating Burna Boy.
However, in a recent chat with Apple Music’s Ebro, Burna Boy said it is a good thing some people think he is new in the industry, stressing that it makes him feel younger and want to do more.
He said, “It is a good thing that people think my movement is new. I love that. Because it keeps me young. It means like, I can do so much more, you know. It stretches my life span.
“I’m living longer than I thought I would than I even planned to, you know.”
The ‘Last Last’ crooner said he has always known that he would be great.
Burna Boy added that he does all kinds of music because he is “trying to make the world understand that music is bigger than a genre. I feel blessed that I can do different genres. It would have been a waste if I had restricted myself to a genre.”
This is coming after she accused ace Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke, of impregnating her and not wanting to accept responsibility.
She also went ahead to drag the singer while making unprintable allegations about his late son, his wife and himself.
In an update, she shared a video of herself dancing at a shop with her bare protruding belly which she held with her two hands at intervals.
Netizens reacting in the comments section spoke about the belly with many questioning if it was really a baby bump and if Davido was actually responsible.
Watch the video below:
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Days ago, Brown had been affirming to anyone who calls her Davido’s wife, further fueling the speculation about the nature of her relationship with the Nigerian superstar.
Netizens in their reactions, reiterated that the American citizen might be interested in being the singer’s wife as she kept on affirming that to people who called her ‘our wife’.
One netizen said: “@ninatheelite you are beautiful. We Nigerians love you and accept you as our wife,” and she replied “Amen” to that.
Another commenter referred to her as “OBO wife” and she replied “Exactly big wife.”
