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Burna Boy Marks Life and Success with Debut Single of 2024 ‘Higher’
The popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has kicked off 2024 with the release of his first single, titled “Higher”. Burna Boy’s latest single follows a monumental 2023, where he made history as the first African artist to perform at the main Grammy Awards ceremony.
Sharing the stage with 21 Savage and Brandy at the 66th Grammys, he also achieved another milestone as the first Nigerian artist nominated as a lead artist outside the global categories, thanks to his hit single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage, nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance. Adding to his accolades, Burna Boy recently set records for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the United States and the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Canada.
Looking ahead, Burna Boy is preparing for a historic performance at London Stadium on June 29, 2024. This marks his second time headlining the stadium, following his groundbreaking achievement as the first African artist to do so in the UK in 2023.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
