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Rema Claims ‘Calm Down’ Paved the Way for Afrobeats Award Categories
Nigerian artist Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, recently suggested that his hit single ‘Calm Down’ has significantly influenced the inclusion of an Afrobeats category in international award shows.
In a candid interview on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Rema confidently placed himself alongside major Afrobeats stars like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
While acknowledging the contributions of these industry veterans, Rema expressed a desire to assert his place in the genre.
“I don’t want to be seen as the Afrobeats Messiah,” he stated.
“I sometimes wish the veterans would acknowledge it, but if no one else will, then I suppose I have to.”
Rema emphasized that his recent successes have had a tangible impact, noting that the creation of an Afrobeats category at prestigious award events was partly due to the success of his music.
“Respect to the OGs,” he added, “but I believe I am one of the Big 4.
The creation of an Afrobeats category in major award shows is a direct result of my song’s success.”
The MTV Video Music Awards, for instance, introduced a Best Afrobeats Song category last year, with Rema’s ‘Calm Down Remix’ featuring Selena Gomez securing the inaugural win.
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Ycee Questions the ‘Satire’ Behind Trending Akara Videos
Nigerian singer Ycee reacts to the viral and trending akara skits that emerged after the advice given by the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu.
It can be recalled that the First Lady shared that Nigerians can fight unemployment by going into the akara or corn business to sustain themselves in the current economy.
Following her comments, content creator Gilmore made a skit about selling akara, to which Ycee reacted “To all of you yelling ‘satire.'”
“The entire idea of satire as a literary device is to use humor, be entertaining, while also criticizing and exposing the issue at the base of the content. Portraying ‘akara selling’ as a lucrative business where you’re taking payment in Solana and ETH, patronizing Polanco and shopping at HF, etc… where is the said ‘satire’ that you all are screaming?”
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‘Don’t Rush to Marry’ — Blord Shares Advice on Relationships
Nigerian businessman Blord advises young and single people regarding marriage.
He shared that they should not rush into marriage and that they need to be financially and emotionally ready, not just emotionally prepared, in order to sustain a marriage.
During a recent interview, the businessman shared “Don’t rush to marry. Take your time and make a good choice for a life partner. Don’t break ladies’ hearts because one day you are going to have a daughter, and what you did to other people’s daughters, someone else is going to do the same to your daughter.”
“So, take your time. Age doesn’t matter. Don’t marry who you will regret later because reversing marriage is very, very hard, especially when children are involved.”
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‘Marry the Man Who Calls After an Argument’ — Toke Makinwa
Nigerian influencer Toke Makinwa shares advice to women on how a man should act after an argument.
The influencer took to social media and shared “Marry the man who calls you after an argument just to make sure you’re okay. Not the one who leaves you alone with your tears.”
“Choose the man who stays when things get hard and wants to understand you, not defeat you. A man who can pause, hold you, and say, ‘I’m sorry,’ because your relationship matters more to him than his ego.”
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