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Ara Commends Renaming of National Arts Theatre to Honor Wole Soyinka
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.”
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion teases her upcoming album on social media. The singer shared a post with the caption “I’m back” and a title, “Act III.”
It can be noted that the singer released Act II in October 2024, and she now teases that Act III will be out in 2026.
She added for clarification: “I’m completing Act III and the music is dropping this year.”
Ayra Starr makes headlines once again after she released her song, which she previously teased with Zayn Malik.
It can be recalled that earlier, the singer made her profile picture on Instagram Zayn Malik, and vice versa.
She later announced today that the song is out, and it is titled “Heaven Baby.” The song features Zayn Malik and is part of Ayra Starr’s latest album, Starrgirl.
Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo takes to social media and laments over becoming aware of a plan being made against her by those who do not like her.
She shared “I’m aware my detractors are plotting. I’m solidly on ground. As law-abiding citizens, we shall keenly observe adherence to the rule of law.”
“Our eyes are seeing the crooked plans and camouflaged visits. Our ears are hearing the silent whisperings. Likewise, our lips won’t cease to speak to the consciousness of society. The truth shall emerge in earnest.”
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