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Tobi Makinde Reflects on First Project With Funke Akindele: “I Was Standing on Holy Ground”

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Nigerian Actor Tobi Makinde praises colleague Funke Akindele on her achievement and the role she played in changing his career.

During a rent interview, the actor recalled his first encounter and project with Funke Akindele, he then states that he knew he was in for something great by working with her.

The first time I worked with Funke, I knew I was standing on holy ground when it came to excellence. She’s not just talented, she’s intentional, focused and relentless in the best way. I watched her run massive productions with a calm sense of control, then step in front of the camera and give 110 per cent.”

“That level of dedication rubs off on one. It forces one to rise to the occasion. Working with her has been a masterclass, not just in acting, but in how to carry oneself as a creative. It changed how I approach everything.”


 

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“Don’t Forget Your Roots” — Nigerians React to Tems’ Afrobeats Comment

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Tems makes headlines as she receives some backlash and Nigerian reactions after stating that she is not an Afrobeats singer.

Some Nigerians called her out, saying that she wants to forget her Nigerian roots now that she is famous.

Some stated that as long as she does not forget where she comes from, she is not Nigerian or should start claiming another ethnicity. Another fan recalled when this once happened to Wizkid, and he was called out.


 

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“I’m Not an Afrobeats Artist” — Tems Speaks on Her Music

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Nigerian singer Tems speaks on how she views herself and shares that she does not view herself as an Afrobeats singer, but rather as an R&B artist.

“I’m not an Afrobeats artist. I classify my music as R&B every time I release music, but blogs keep calling it Afrobeats. I’ve noticed that any music that comes out of Africa is automatically categorized as Afrobeats.”

Some Nigerians reacted, and many shared their thoughts.


 

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Duane Davis Found Guilty in Long-Running Tupac Shakur Murder Case

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After many years, the jury convicts former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur.

The gang leader was found guilty after they found the weapon used years later. It was shared that the jury said:

“Count one, murder with use of a deadly weapon, guilty of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon,” the jury foreperson announced in court.

Duane Davis, in the culture of gangs, could not let that stand. “So what did he do? He acquired a firearm, got his group together, and went hunting for Mr. Shakur.”


 

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