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Meet Five Nigerian Musicians Rocking the Instagram World

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By Precious Chukwuemeka

One of the major advantages of social media is the ease with which communication and keeping abreast on the happenings of the world has become. Individuals can keep in touch with loved ones, reach out to loved ones, and keep others updated on the events of their lives. Some of these individuals whose lives are of interest to the public and their social media presence is essential for their careers. These are 5 Nigerian artistes who have been able to gather the most followership on Instagram:

DAVIDO

The OBO of Nigeria, Davido, has amassed a massive, global followership in the real world and this is obvious in number of followers he has on Instagram. The Assurance crooner reaches an audience of about 8.5million on his page.

WIZKID

Another musician who has been able to translate his fan base to Instagram followership is Wizkid. The musician has a following of 6.6 million people on Instagram. The musician is followed closely by his “Stew” partner, TIWA SAVAGE, who has about 6.1 million followers on Instagram.

Other musicians, who reach a large audience through their Instagram pages, are OLAMIDE and 2BABA, with 4.2 and 3.4 million followers respectively.

Celebrities and musicians alike, have a lot influence on their fans and with social media interaction made possible, there is a large extent of influence this celebrities can have on their followers.

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Jay-Z Tops Forbes’ Greatest Rappers of All Time List

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Forbes has named American rapper, Sean Carter aka Jay-Z, as the greatest rapper of all time.

The publication recently released its 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list, celebrating the best in the hip-hop world.

Jay-Z topped the list, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, and Tupac at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.

Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Nas, and Eminem complete the top 10.

Also on the list are Andre 300 (11), The Notorious B.I.G (12), Missy Elliott (13), Chuck D (14), A$AP Rocky (15), Lil’ Kim (16), Tyler, the Creator (17), Snoop Dogg (18), Ghostface Killah (19) and Common (20).

Popular names in hip-hop like 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Juice WRLD, Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Future, Childish Gambino, Bad Bunny, Pusha T, Cardi B and Young Thug, rank at number 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 40, 46, 48 and 49, respectively.

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I’ve Lost My Sight, Iconic Singer, Elton John Reveals

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The British music icon, Sir Elton John, has shared a heartbreaking revelation on the loss of his eyesight after battling a severe infection.

Elton John disclosed this during a recent public appearance at the charity gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: “The Musical,” staged at the London Dominion Theatre on Sunday.

The 77-year-old, whose revelation stunned many at the gala performance, said he did not watch the show due to his failing eyesight.

He said: “As some of you may know, I have had issues, and now I have lost my sight.

“I have enjoyed listening to the performance, even though I haven’t been able to see it.”

Sir Elton John even gave his husband, David Furnish, who was present at the event, credit for supporting him through the hardship.

“To my husband, who has been my rock, because I haven’t been able to attend many of the previews because, as you know, I’ve lost my vision, so it’s difficult for me to see them, but I love to hear them.

“And tonight it sounded great! Alright! I appreciate you coming,” he added.

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Yuletide: Glo Lights Up Banana Island

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The highbrow Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos, was literally transformed on Saturday night as Globacom joined the community to mark the commencement of the Yuletide season.

The company sponsored the community’s Starlight Night organized by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (BIPORAL).

The 2024 Starlight Night, which was the fifth in the series, was an evening to usher in the Yuletide season with families and friends as well as “a day to reflect on how the year has been, and be thankful for where we are under a beautiful weather”.

Globacom, in a statement, expressed delight in sponsoring the celebration to spread the festive cheer as well as the lighting of a Christmas tree and street light boxes across key locations around Banana Island.

“Christmas is a time for unity, joy, and togetherness, and as a company, we believe in contributing to the communities where we operate. This is our way of giving back and spreading joy and hope to our fellow Nigerians, especially as we prepare to enter the new year”, the company disclosed.

The special event brought together local residents, friends, community leaders, and corporate partners, and witnessed electrifying performances by entertainment groups, Art Afrique and SPAN.

Starlight night ended with Christmas fireworks which lit up the sky with dazzling bursts of colour and sparkle, adding a vibrant and festive glow to the celebrations.

The event will culminate in the illumination of street light boxes which will be strategically placed throughout the island’s key streets.

Globacom’s sponsorship of the Starlight Night has added a touch of festive season to the Banana Island neighbourhood, reinforcing the company’s commitment to bringing joy to Nigerian communities during the festive season.

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