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Seun Kuti Questions Source of Fellow Musicians’ Wealth
Maverick musician Seun Kuti has raised questions about the sources of wealth for some of his peers in the Nigerian music industry.
During a recent Instagram Live session, Kuti expressed skepticism about the substantial wealth some artists claim to have amassed, suggesting that their riches might not solely be from their musical careers.
Kuti, who has been touring internationally for over two decades, revealed that he is only now building his first house.
He pointed out the apparent disparity between his financial situation and that of other artists who seem to have acquired immense wealth despite having relatively short careers and fewer hit songs.
“I’ve been touring for over 20 years, and I’m just now building my first house.
Where is the music money coming from? Artists with barely two songs are already buying Lamborghinis and G-Wagons.
Where’s this music money coming from?” he questioned.
His comments come amidst a growing trend of Nigerian musicians publicly flaunting their affluence and discussing the profitability of the industry.
Rapper Shallipopi, in a recent interview, highlighted the lucrative nature of the music scene, attributing his financial breakthrough to the success of a few hit songs.
Similarly, controversial singer Portable previously claimed that the music industry offers more financial rewards than other high-risk ventures like rituals, fraud, or even football.
Kuti’s remarks invite a broader discussion about the true profitability of the Nigerian music industry and the transparency surrounding artists’ income sources, sparking curiosity and debate among fans and observers alike.
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Ella Bright Becomes Rare Beauty’s First Celebrity Ambassador
Rare Beauty, the beauty brand founded by Selena Gomez, has unveiled its first-ever celebrity partnership, announcing British actress Ella Bright as the face of its new Made You Blush campaign.
The brand first teased the collaboration on social media, asking fans to guess the celebrity involved. Many fans correctly guessed Ella and praised the partnership, saying she perfectly represents the brand.
This marks the first time Rare Beauty has collaborated with a celebrity ambassador.
Reacting to the announcement, Ella said “I am so excited to announce my partnership with Rare Beauty as the new face of the ‘Made You Blush’ campaign.”
She added “I have been a massive fan of the brand for years, and their Soft Pinch Liquid Blush has always been a favourite in my make-up routine.”
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Peller Opens Up About Breaking His Family’s Marriage Cycle
Nigerian TikTok influencer Peller has spoken about his upcoming wedding, revealing that he wants to break a cycle in his family.
He shared that his parents had children before getting married, but he wants a different path for himself and his fiancée, Jarvis.
He said “My parents didn’t get married when they gave birth to me and my siblings, but I said I will break that curse. When I told my parents I wanted to get married to Jarvis, they thought I was joking and didn’t take me seriously at first.”
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Fans React as Maduka Okoye and Cardi B Are Spotted Again
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and American rapper Cardi B have sparked dating rumours after being spotted together again.
The pair were first seen sitting beside each other at a fashion show, where they were later spotted chatting. Fans quickly began speculating that there could be something between them.
More recently, they were seen having dinner with friends in Venice, Italy.
Although there was no public display of affection, many noted how comfortable they appeared in each other’s company, leading fans to continue speculating about a possible relationship.
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