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Rude Boy Sets Strict Terms for Signing Artists to His Label
Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rude Boy, has set strict conditions for signing new artists to his record label, Fire Department Inc. Launched in 2019, two years after the breakup of Psquare—a group he formed with his twin brother Peter Okoye—Fire Department Inc. has yet to sign any artists. Although the brothers briefly reunited in November 2021, tensions have since resurfaced.
During an Instagram Live session, Rude Boy expressed frustration with some Nigerian artists who, after achieving fame, develop a sense of entitlement and claim they no longer need a record label. He stated that any aspiring artist wishing to join his label must meet stringent requirements, including providing guarantees such as landed property and having their parents co-sign a binding contract. Additionally, he warned that any artist caught smoking would face a N10 million fine. Rude Boy emphasized that these conditions are the reason he has yet to sign any new artists.
VeryDarkMan shares that he was warned by Burna Boy once that the Nigerians he fights for will one day turn on him.
He shared “Burna Boy warned me, he said the Nigerians I’m fighting for will backstab me. They’ll put knife in your neck if they have the opportunity.”
“Fighting for Nigerians is tiring. Same Nigerians that tried to cancel Burna of their own because of what happened in his UK show. Una international star. Just because him tell one person make him Comot from him show, Una join them everybody wan cancel am.”
Well, a particular song or songs have been ringing in everyone’s ears this week. Do we have the same answer?
Yes, “Heaven Baby” by Ayra Starr and Zayn Malik.
The song has risen quite well, with TikTok users also using it for different trends and videos. It has also made an impact on the charts, reaching No. 2 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart in its first week.
Other songs from Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl album that have been getting attention include:
- Misunderstood
- Amazing
- Gimme Dat
- Dangerous
- Pressure
“Heaven Baby” has also been gaining significant traction on TikTok, with hundreds of thousands of videos using the sound.
Movie lovers, this weekend we’ll be looking at 10 movies Angelina Jolie has acted in.
- Girl, Interrupted
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Wanted
- Salt
- The Tourist
- Maleficent
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
- Eternals
“Fighting for Nigerians Is Tiring” — VeryDarkMan Recalls Burna Boy’s Words
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