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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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Ned Nwoko’s Wife, Laila, Celebrates 14 Years of Marriage Amid Regina Daniels’ Anniversary Post

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Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan wife, Laila, has shared another heartfelt message celebrating her 14-year marriage to the billionaire.

Taking to her Instastories, Laila expressed her enduring love, stating that Nwoko will “forever” be in her heart.

This comes shortly after his youngest wife, actress Regina Daniels, marked their 5th wedding anniversary with a touching post celebrating their journey together.

The public display of affection from both wives has sparked admiration, with fans commending their expressions of love and unity.


 

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Bolanle Ninalowo Explains Why He Supported His Daughter’s Navel Piercing

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Bolanle Ninalowo, a celebrated Nollywood actor, has opened up about his decision to support his teenage daughter, Aliyah, in piercing her navel.

During a conversation with media personality VJ Adams, Ninalowo delved into the close bond he shares with his daughter, who recently turned 18.

He revealed that Aliyah had initially expressed a desire to pierce her tongue. However, he admitted feeling uncomfortable with the idea and suggested an alternative.

In a video that has now gone viral, Ninalowo explained his reasoning.

He shared that he ultimately allowed Aliyah to pierce her navel, seeing it as a less permanent and less intrusive choice compared to a tongue piercing.

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According to him, a navel ring is something that can be easily removed if she changes her mind later in life, making it a compromise he felt comfortable with.

The actor, known for his roles in hit movies like Picture Perfect and Breaded Life, emphasized the importance of building trust and understanding with his daughter.

He wanted Aliyah to know that he respects her autonomy while still offering guidance.

To demonstrate his support, Ninalowo personally drove her to the piercing studio and even covered the cost of the procedure himself.

Speaking fondly about their relationship, Ninalowo said that fostering an open line of communication with Aliyah has always been a priority for him.

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He believes that allowing her the freedom to make certain decisions, while ensuring she feels his unwavering support, is key to maintaining their strong father-daughter bond.


 

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Davido Advises Black Americans Not To Relocate To Nigeria Due To Economy

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Nigerian Artist, Davido, advises Black Americans not to relocate to Nigeria as the country current state is not the best right now. He gives this advice to the many Black Americans thinking of relocating to Nigeria after Donald Trump’s Win in Election. Many share their concerns and are worried if the new US system will be in support of them.

Davido speaks on “The Big Homies House” podacst and states “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles,”. The artist spoke on the struggles of the economy and increase of process in daily needs.

“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.”


 

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