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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.
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
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