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BNXN Slams Lagos Boat Ride Industry for Exploitation and Safety Issues
In the latest episode of Backstage Banter, hosted by Isi Ijewere in Canada, singer BNXN discussed the high costs and poor safety standards of boat rides in Lagos. When asked about the cost of a boat ride from Lekki to Ilase, he highlighted the exploitation within the industry, noting that companies charge exorbitant fees for boats that can’t safely accommodate the advertised number of passengers. He expressed frustration over the lack of life jackets on some boats used by those who pay much less.
BNXN also discussed the disparity in safety standards, pointing out that while some people pay high fees for boat rides, others risk their lives on cheaper, unsafe boats without life jackets. He emphasized that the exploitation and lack of proper safety measures are major issues in Lagos’ boat ride industry.
When asked about Burna Boy’s influence on his craft, BNXN praised Burna Boy’s unique personality and talent. He recalled discovering Burna Boy in 2013/14 and being impressed by his forward-thinking music. BNXN highlighted that the public’s perception of Burna Boy differs from the warm and approachable character he displays in private, solidifying his status as a legendary and talented artist.
Nigerian Actress Angela Okorie shares her required rules that must be met before she can accept a marriage proposal.
She took to social media and shared the rules “A male friend of mine said. Angela any guy wey you go date or marry you, we go investigate am for 2years before you go gree,we go know his family house,we go know.”
“He mama,we go know he papa,we go know his siblings, we go find out weda them get madness for their family…”
Nigerian skit maker, Carter Efe laments about his social media handles being taken away from him.
It can be noted that the skit maker recently criticized Singer Davido, he stated on his page “If Wizkid calls me my G, that means Lion don get belle. E no fit happen. That boy too get pride, idiot.”
After his criticism, the skit maker noticed he lost access to his social media pages and commented that it has been taken. “FC una collect my Instagram account of 1.8 million followers.”
Afrobeat singer Made Kuti speaks on people and his family that has joined an activism in order to better the country.
He shared how most of his family members have tried their best and fought for the country, however they did not still get the change they hoped for.
He expresses that selflessness for the country can sometimes be in vain. “Selflessness, I’m very careful with that. Giving and getting nothing in return. I’m of the opinion that we [Kuti’s family] have done enough already.”
“And I’ve really no interest in activism. I’m happy to be at the right side of history, but not at the cost of the wellbeing of my family and the people around me.”
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