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Wizkid Mourns Mother’s Death in New Song and Upcoming Album

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Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, continues to grieve the passing of his mother, Mrs. Jane Morayo Balogun. This profound sense of loss is evident in his recent collaboration with Asake on the track “MMS.”

In his verse on the song, Wizkid expresses his deep sorrow and the impact his mother’s death has had on him. He reflects on how losing his mother has changed him and led him to rediscover his purpose in life. The lyrics convey his emotional journey:

“You can’t escape who you are

What will be, is already destined…

Why did Mama leave me? It’s been a while

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I lost myself but found my purpose

Every day, I know I’m blessed…

Life has its trials; this is just how it is,” he sings.

Jane Morayo Balogun, Wizkid’s mother, passed away on August 18, 2023, in London. On what would have been her birthday, July 4, Wizkid reflected on his immense loss, stating that his life feels incomplete without her. He expressed that he misses her dearly and that his heart remains broken.

In her memory, Wizkid has announced a forthcoming album titled “Morayo,” named after his mother’s middle name, to honor her legacy and the profound influence she had on his life.

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“Sex Is Spiritual” – Nigerian Actress Juliana Olayode Speaks Out on Teenage Intimacy

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Nigerian actress Juliana Olayode expresses her worry regarding the increase in sex rates among teenagers.

The actress took to social media and expressed her shock at the things she has heard from teenagers, claiming that it is a serious issue.

“What is your body count? The things I hear these days, especially from teenagers, leave me speechless and break my heart. While some people would say, ‘Enjoy your life while you’re young, make all the mistakes you want now,’ I don’t — that includes sexually.”

“Sex is spiritual. People only talk about the fun part; nobody really talks about the spiritual aspect of it. Sex and other sexual activities are for MARRIED people. I can write an epistle about this.”


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Weekend Vibes: Throw it back with Nigerian Singer 2Baba’s timeless hits

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It’s the weekend (Saturday), and it’s time to unwind with a bit of nostalgia from your favorite songs. Today, we’ll be reminiscing with Nigerian singer 2Baba.

We’ll be going through some of the singer’s most popular songs for you to tune into or reflect on:

  1. If Love Is a Crime

  2. African Queen

  3. E Be Like Say

  4. One Love

  5. Dance Floor

  6. See Me So

  7. Amaka

  8. True Love

  9. I Dey Feel Like

  10. No Shaking


 

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“Afrobeats Has Stalled” – Amaarae Hails Rema’s ‘HEIS’ for Pushing Boundaries

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Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae goes viral after sharing her thoughts on the current state of Afrobeats, stating that the genre has stalled.

She expressed concern about how Afrobeats is becoming too repetitive and urged artists to experiment with new sounds.

“Afrobeats and African music need to evolve. It needs to evolve in a direction that is fearless, and I think right now artists have made so much money from a certain type of sound that they are afraid to step out of the boundaries because they are probably more focused on the financial aspect of it. And as a result, I think Afrobeats has stalled.”

The singer then gave an example, commenting on how Rema did just that with his recent album “HEIS”.


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