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Outrage as BBNaija Season 9 Premiere Clashes with Nationwide Protest
Social media is ablaze with outrage as Nigerian youths criticize the timing of BBNaija season 9, set to premiere on July 28, 2024, just days before a nationwide protest against economic hardship.
The #EndBadGovernance protest, from August 1 to August 10, aims to address severe hunger and inflation.
Human rights advocate Kingsley Thompson, known on X as @Jkings, condemned the show’s timing, arguing it distracts from urgent socioeconomic issues.
He called for BBNaija’s suspension, saying, “Bringing BBN at this critical time in our country shows how we misplaced priorities.”
Many netizens support the call for suspension, accusing the organizers of diverting attention from important concerns.
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“Not Even Trump Attacker Was Treated This Way” – Odumodublvck Reacts To Police Incident
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck reacts to the police shooting incident in Delta State.
It can be recalled that a police officer reportedly shot an already restrained suspect, and this sparked reactions calling for justice and describing it as police brutality.
The rapper reacted and compared the brutality, stating that even the person who tried to attack Trump wasn’t treated the way they treated the victim “Even the person wey wan kill Donald Trump, them nor tie am the way wey police tie that innocent boy.”
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“My Greatest Fear” – Davido Opens Up About Life After Fame
Nigerian singer Davido speaks on plans after music. The singer revealed in a recent interview that if he leaves music, he would like to build a therapy centre for successful people.
He centered this idea on people that go from grace to grass “If there was one thing I could build, I would build a centre for people that have been popular and very successful before, a centre for them to have therapy, because it’s crazy being on top of the world and the next moment you’re not.”
He also spoke in regard to Ronaldo that despite his wins and efforts, some people still insult him “So like, that’s my greatest fear. I work too hard for me to come and spoil it with something, so I always ask God, like, God, just tell me the right time to, you know? But I think that’s the only thing I’m scared of.”
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Asake Credits Lagos for Shaping His Music Career
Nigerian singer Asake speaks on his music career and stated how growing up in Lagos shaped his career and experiences.
In a recent interview, the singer shared how Lagos groomed him and taught him how to live:
“Lagos taught me how to live like a man. Lagos inspired most of my songs,” he said.
“I’m happy because there are a lot of people who make music out there and a lot of people who are more talented than me. I’m thankful to God that I’m able to use the talent He gave me not only locally but also globally. So for that, I give all thanks to God.”
