Entertainment
WOMA 2024 Kicks off With Roundtable Discussion on 90.9 FM This Saturday
The Steering Committee of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA 2024) has announced the commencement of its two-part event series, designed to spotlight critical issues in the Nigerian entertainment industry and honour trailblazers.
A statement signed by WOMA 2024 Steering Committee, said that the first event, a Roundtable Discussion, will kick off this Saturday morning with insightful discussions and a commitment to building a better future for the Nigerian entertainment community.
The Talkshow will feature prominent speakers addressing the theme: “Building Broad-Based Safety Nets for Veteran & Indigent Practitioners.
The statement said that the guest speakers are : “Mike Okri – Iconic Nigerian musician, renowned for evergreen hits such as Time Na Money and Rhumba Dance. Foluke Daramola-Salako – Acclaimed Nollywood actress and activist, deeply committed to humanitarian causes within the industry. Oluwaseun Ajasa – Leading legal expert and Managing Partner at Abraham, Thompsons & Co.”
The event will be hosted by Femi Akintunde-Johnson (FAJ) and Tokunbo Ojekunle, live on TopRadio 90.9 FM during The Vintage Talkshow.
Entertainment
Regina Daniels Declares Family Crisis, Calls Ned Nwoko Ex-Husband, Vows to Fight for Her Children [VIDEO]
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has finally explained the crisis rocking her marriage with Senator Ned Nwoko.
In a lengthy video she posted on her official Instagram page, the actress confirmed that her family is currently in a turmoil.
Daniels, who referred to Ned as her ex-husband, also vowed to fight for her children, stating that she is capable of training them even without Ned’s support.
She said, “My family is actually in turmoil, it’s crazy but we will definitely come out of it. What gave me the courage to do this video is seeing how my family and everyone is fighting for me. My brother, mum and my sisters, everybody is fighting.
“My brother started a petition and in hours, there were a lot of people signing the petition.
“I’m going to fight for my children Ned, I tried to be calm, I tried to let go but I will fight and take them. I will train them with or without your support. You know that my ex-husband”.
Entertainment
Why I don’t make political music – Angelique Kidjo
Renowned Beninese singer and Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo has cautioned musicians against using their art to glorify politicians or political parties.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Female Poets Society podcast, Kidjo explained that she deliberately avoids making music for politicians because political power is temporary. She warned that artists who tie their relevance to political figures risk fading away once those in power leave office.
“My father always used to say to us, especially to me as a singer, do not write music for any political party because they come and they go, and once they’re gone, you go with it,” she recalled.
Kidjo urged her fellow artists to remain independent and use their music to represent the people, not political interests.
“Write your music with your opinions, be free writing your music. Don’t be sold to somebody because therefore, you don’t become the voice of the people anymore, you become the voice of the power. And when that power shifts, you’re off the window,” she said.
The celebrated singer emphasized that musicians should use their platforms to speak truth to power and reflect the struggles and hopes of ordinary people.
Entertainment
Why I almost quit music after Mo’Hits ended -Don Jazzy
In an interview with ‘Rolling Stone’, Don Jazzy disclosed that the abrupt dissolution of Mo’Hits, triggered by irreconcilable differences between him and D’banj, left him convinced his career was over.
Producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy has revealed why he nearly abandoned the music industry and relocated abroad following the 2012 collapse of Mo’Hits Records, the label he co-founded with singer D’banj.
In an interview with ‘Rolling Stone’, Don Jazzy disclosed that the abrupt dissolution of Mo’Hits, triggered by irreconcilable differences between him and D’banj, left him convinced his career was over.
“When Mo’Hits ended, I thought that was it. I almost packed up to move abroad. But friends encouraged me to stay and start again, and Mavin Records was born. Since then, I’ve learned not to let anything break me”, he said.
The split marked the end of one of Afrobeats’ most successful partnerships, which had produced hits like “Tongolo,” “Why Me,” and “Fall in Love.”
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