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Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish to Headline Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, pop sensation Billie Eilish, and the legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to headline the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to Variety’s August 8 report.
The ceremony, scheduled for this Sunday, will include a blend of live and pre-recorded performances from these star-studded artists as part of the ceremonial transfer of the Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles.
In addition to the musical performances, the event will feature a special stunt by acclaimed Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.
As the Paris Games come to a close, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will accept the Olympic Torch during the ceremony, symbolizing the handover of the Games to the U.S. city, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Notably, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers all hail from Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg previously carried the Olympic Torch at the Paris Games’ opening ceremony.
Nigerian singer Timaya has spoken about elections, urging Nigerians to think carefully about their choices and the longer-term consequences of their votes.
Speaking on the state of the country, he said Nigerians have choices and should be intentional about them.
“Nobody dey advise anybody. If na wetin you dey find to chop now put for your pocket, na your business. No be one day o. Na another 4 years of hardship. If you know what’s good, you have to vote right.”
“I dey travel abroad dey see wetin dey happen na. Rich people dey abroad dey no dey stay for Nigeria, these politicians. Dey just dey work for Nigeria.”
Nigerian singer Rema has sparked reactions online after revealing the streamers he watches for entertainment.
The singer shared a list of popular streamers he follows, naming Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat and Okiki.
“The only streamers I fvck with are Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat, and Okiki.”
After he mentioned his list, Nigerians reacted and shared how some notable Nigerian streamers were not on the list, with many calling out their favourites for not being recognised by the singer.
Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn has made headlines after calling on his colleague, Blaqbonez, for a possible collaboration.
The singer Young Jonn took to social media and excitedly shared “I need like 5 bad friends way we go dey move in bulk!” Young Jonn wrote.
Blaqbonez then replied, wanting to join: “Oya, make we dey together, sing as one.”
The singer replied with an old post from 2015 that said, “Go sing as one with Coublon.”
“You Have to Vote Right” — Timaya Speaks on Nigeria’s Political Future
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