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Wizkid, Tiwa Savage ‘Fever’: Any Consequence?

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5 years ago

October 27, 2018

Eric

By Timothy Edaki

Even if you reside in rock bottom or at the lowest, unknown end of the earth, you must have definitely heard of the heated romance between top Nigerian musicians, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage in the now trending Fever musical video of Wizkid. Either you have seen the video or you’ve heard it as a passing comment from a friend, more likely you’ve been bamboozled with endless reactions to the video on your social media.

And while the controversy surrounding the video is hot and brimming, it is pertinent to bring to the fore certain issues that the artistes might not have considered. A number of reactions have bounced between whether the video is an open declaration of their relationship or just a PR stunt to gain publicity and be in the limelight. If it was more of the latter, then one can unequivocally say that they succeeded. The quintessential question however, should be, at what cost?

Wizkid is 27, and Tiwa, who opted to be a video vixen for him is quite older with 10 or more years gap in their ages and while it might be a PR stunt, it has nonetheless earned the two of them the disrespect of a number of their fans who found the raunchy and erotic video quite disgusting and displeasing, to say the least.

Of more concern however is their kids, Tiwa Savage is the mother of a child with her erstwhile separated husband, Tee Bilz called Jamil, and Wizkid has children, one from his ex-girlfriend, Shola called Boluwatife, and this is quite worrisome because their children would grow up to find almost naked pictures of their parents and that could be quite demeaning and destructive to them.

The goal of any act should be weighed with the consequences of the future and for this stunt pulled by the two artistes; one is placed in doubt if they weighed the acts. They can always get away with it but their children might be the victims of this ignoble act.

While we wish them the best of their intentions, it is apparent that every move made to draw out ‘stew’ should consider the ‘pidity’ behind it. To some, the act is filled with stew, but to the more discerning minds, it is a case of ‘stew-pidity’.

Jamil and Boluwatife will have an option to either overlook or take action when they grow to reasoning age. The choice will be theirs, but it is imperative that parents in the quest for popularity and wealth take stock of their actions before taking them to the public. Remember, it is still a free world, yes, a free world indeed!

Entertainment

Simi Features As Special Guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

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5 days ago

April 20, 2024

Eric

Star singer Simi is special guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

This weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, on CNN International, will feature Nigerian songster, songwriter and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known by her stage name, Simi.

According to a statement by sponsors of the show, Globacom, Simi will delight viewers with inspirational stories behind her adventure in the music world on the 30-minute magazine programme.

Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Lagos as the last of four children. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, entitled “Ogaju”. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing “Tiff”, a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Earlier in 2014, Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract.

She released her second studio album “Simisola” on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album “Omo Charlie Champagne”, Vol. 1 was released to coincide with her 31^st birthday on April 19, 2019, after which she launched her record label Studio Brat in June of the same year.

The graduate of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State was one of the top judges in Season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022.

Simi who married a singer named Adekunle Gold in a private wedding ceremony on January 9, 2019 became a mother for the first time on the 30th of May 2020 when she gave birth to her daughter Adejare.

The 30-minute magazine programme will be aired on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. Repeats will be broadcast on Saturday at noon; Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. On Monday next week, another repeat will be shown at 4.00 a.m., Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon and Sunday at 7.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.

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‘We Finally Lost Him’, AGN Confirms Junior Pope’s Death

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2 weeks ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

The actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.

Rollas took to his instagram page on Thursday to disclose the sad development as he wrote, “It is so so sad that our joy was shortlived.

“My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail.

“God knows the best. We finally lost him,” he said.

Junior Pope joined the Nollywood industry in 2006, and started attending movie auditions and acting as a minor character in movies.

He usually played the role of a bodyguard, palace attendant, and servant in movies.

In 2007, he rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Secret Adventures”, a movie directed by Tchidi Chikere.

He acted in more than 150 Nollywood movies which include: “Secret Adventures”, “Mad sex”, “Bitter Generation”, “Vengeance of Bullet”, “The Cat”, “The Generals”, “Wrong Initiation” among others.

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I’m No Longer Cut Out for Marriage, Having Kids – Iyabo Ojo

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2 weeks ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said that she is no longer cut out for marriage or having kids, stressing that her now is only for enjoyment.

Iyabo Ojo, a divorcee, expressed her intention not to seek marriage with her current partner, music executive Paul Okoye, also known as Paulo, saying their realtionship is for companionship.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared, “Marriage – done and dusted. Had kids – done and dusted. Raised my kids – done and dusted. Next stage: Enjoyment! Enjoyment! Enjoyment!”

She added that people should, however, do what makes them happy and works for them.

“This is me. Do you ….. do what makes you happy and what works for you,” she wrote.

Iyabo Ojo is a prominent Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.

She has been active in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, for many years.

Ojo has appeared in numerous movies and has gained recognition for her talent and versatility as an actress. Apart from her acting career, she has also ventured into film production.