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Ara Commends Renaming of National Arts Theatre to Honor Wole Soyinka

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Ara praised Soyinka as a profound admirer and advocate of African culture, urging the younger generation to follow his example. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, she applauded President Bola Tinubu for renaming the National Arts Theatre as Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. Ara also called on the Federal Government to continue honoring artists while they are alive.

“This development is very welcome; he is our first black Nobel laureate and truly deserves more,” Ara remarked. “At 90, his time with us is precious, and I am immensely proud of his accomplishments. It should become a tradition to consistently honor our artists.”

   

Recalling her encounters with Prof. Soyinka, Ara shared memorable moments that underscored his humility and authenticity. She recounted how he once queried her choice of the talking drum at an event in his honor and later sent her a heartfelt message on her 40th birthday.

“Ara emphasized that Soyinka’s respect for and dedication to African culture are exemplary traits for others to emulate,” she stressed. “She also encouraged everyone to be true to themselves and to dare to be different.”


 

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Omah Lay Says He’s the Greatest of His Generation Even Without Proof Yet

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Omah Lay has declared himself the greatest of his generation, and as expected, it’s got people talking. The singer made the bold statement on his X handle, where he confidently told fans that even though there may be no proof right now, the world will soon see it.

“Hi guys! My name is Omah Lay and I am the greatest of my generation. I don’t have proofs right now but there will be a lot in the future. Thanks. Yours truly, Boy Alone,” he wrote.

Omah Lay has been one of the standout names in Afrobeats over the last few years. His hit songs like Soso, Understand, Godly, and tracks from his debut album Boy Alone have earned him both love and critical acclaim. While some feel his confidence is well-deserved, others believe he still has a lot to prove before claiming such a title.


 

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Rapper Skepta Calls Out U.S. Rappers for a Battle to End UK/US Rap Debate

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British rapper Skepta challenges his colleagues to a rap battle. The rapper recently spoke on the long debate about who is better — British or American rappers — and said this challenge will help put an end to the debate.

He took to his official X page and shared: “I wanna clash an American rapper anyway, finally get this UK/US rap debate sorted.”

The rapper also shared that he’s bringing more UK rappers on board to make the challenge more interesting against the American rappers.


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“He’s Taking Advantage of Young Talents” – Reekado Banks Exposes Industry Sabotage

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Nigerian singer Reekado Banks reveals and shares a warning regarding a figure in the music industry who is taking advantage of younger talents.

The singer revealed in a recent interview that there are some figures you work with in the industry, and things will stop working out for you until you realize it’s sabotage.

“There is one big man in the music industry who is demonic and taking advantage of young talents. I have worked with him before. Other young artistes have also worked with him.

I am not going to mention his name for now, but he knows himself. It would be nice to educate young artistes about this man so they don’t get wrapped up in his mess.”


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