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Soyinka Expresses Amazement at Reaching 90 Years and Reflects on Life Journey

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka expressed astonishment at reaching the age of 90, a milestone he never anticipated.

At the 2024 edition of his International Cultural Exchange Programme held at his residence in Ijegba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Soyinka reflected on his journey as a writer, driven by a desire to rectify narratives he encountered in his youth.

He clarified an incident from the past, emphasizing that he did not “break into” but rather “sneaked into” a radio station during the military era to reclaim what he believed belonged to the people, aiming to prevent the dissemination of potentially demoralizing content that could perpetuate a culture of brutality.

In his address, Soyinka criticized Nigerians for their propensity to fault the state while neglecting introspection.

He argued that societal issues like kidnapping and robbery stem not merely from poverty or inequality, but from inherent selfishness and a pursuit of extravagant lifestyles.

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The event also featured an essay competition attended by students from various parts of Nigeria, engaging in thoughtful discourse on both national and international topics.


 

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Davido Congratulates Trump on Win and Praises Kamala Harris Efforts After Election

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Afrobeats superstar, Davido, whose full name is David Adeleke, has extended his congratulations to former U.S. President Donald Trump following his re-election as the 47th President of the United States.

The singer took to his social media platform, X, to publicly acknowledge Trump’s victory, while also sending heartfelt words of support to Vice President Kamala Harris, who did not win the presidency this time around.

In his message, Davido commended Harris for her strength and accomplishments, referring to her as a “solid woman.”

He expressed that while the election did not go in her favor, she should hold her head high for all that she has achieved.

His words were a gesture of respect for her groundbreaking political career, particularly as the first woman, first Black woman, and first woman of South Asian descent to hold the office of Vice President.

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Davido’s message on social media read: “Congratulations 47th POTUS @realDonaldTrump.

But you @KamalaHarris should be proud! You did that! A solid woman.”

It was clear that the artist, known for his bold personality and influential social media presence, wanted to mention Harris’s resilience in the face of adversity.

What made the post even more significant was that Davido revealed that this election marked his first time ever voting in a U.S. presidential election.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, the Nigerian singer has long held dual citizenship in the U.S. and Nigeria.

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However, the singer chose not to disclose which candidate he voted for, keeping his personal political views private.


 

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Adin Ross Wins $1.6 Million Dollars For Betting On Trump’s Win

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American Social Media Influencer, Adin Ross wins over $1.6 Million after his bet in Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Election.

The influencer reveals her dropped $1 million bet on Donald Trump before the Election Day. With Trump winning the election, the influencer has won 1.6 million dollars.

The influencer also once hosted Donald trump at one of his live sessions, the influencer also showed support for Donald Trump.


 

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Ruger Reveals Why His Shows Are Booked More Than His Colleagues

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Nigerian Artist, Ruger shares his thought on his fully booked shows more than that of his colleagues. He reveals that he does not just perform his songs but shows his personality to the crowd. He states that an artist can have a lot of hit songs but can still be clueless on the stage.

“Let me explain to you why I get booked so much. I don’t come on stage to sing (of which I know l’m so good at) I bring my whole fucking personality on stage it’s not a joke”.
“It’s not by having hit songs you can have a million hit songs and still be clueless on stage at a 200-capacity venue.”

This situation can also explain what Whitemoney meant when talking about Shallipopi’s success in music.


 

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