₦airaland Forum

candlewax:
please has any group claim responsibility of the attack?

naturalwaves:
Your argument is very senseless. Is Asa the only Nigerian foreigners request her songs? How does the fact her song is being requested justify the fact that she has had a great influence? Asa is good no doubt but insulting Whizkid is a no no.I do not know why you guys always hate on the young man(whiz kid) doing wonders and doing good for himself. What do you mean by lyrically sound? How will those who do not understand Yoruba request for her songs since they do not understand the language? Is that not enough reasons to tell you that Music goes beyond lyrics. Did you not see that you contradict yourself? Having said that, you lots need to be educated and schooled on what is meant by music genre and the dominant characteristic of each genre of music. You know nothing about music and just saying trash.

safarigirl:
white people have requested Wizkid's songs, Davido's songs, Niniola's songs, D'banj, Turn Face and P-Square's too.

Why should white people be the standard Africans hold their artistes to? Do they understand our music? If I play country music for an Esan man, or Blues for a Tiv man, will he apprrciate it the way he appreciates his own traditional song? Is it not white people that sing that incoherent rubbish called Metal music?

Stop worshipping white people and their opinions. Have some self worth

demolinka:
In celebration of the life and times of one of the most influential Nigerian musicians to grace the booth and create legendary works, DAGRIN, we look at five other Artistes from the 2000's till present whose styles and musical influence affected and are still affecting the Nigerian music space.

1. Tuface Idibia: More commonly known nowadays by his other alias, Tubaba, he has been perhaps the most influential Nigeian music artiste over the past two decades. Right from his days as a member of the defunct R&B group, Plantashun Boiz, Tubaba's greatness as a vocalist and performer was never in doubt. His solo career began with the launch of the 2004 album Face to Face which turned unbelievers to disciples and earned mostly positive reviews. Though mired in a couple of controversies over the years, he is still highly respected in the game. The singer has been a reference point of influence, both in style and substance, for even his contemporaries. Artistes like P-Square, D'banj, Timaya, Wizkid, Timi Dakolo, etc, have testified to his influence on their careers, as well as their lives, many pointing out his humility at such great heights a source of reverence for them.

2. Asa: Asa has 3 studio albums to her credit, the first of which was the self-titled 2007 release, Asa, which remains one of the greatest studio albums in Nigerian music history. She emerged on the scene at a time pop music was the mainstay in the contemporary space - largely dominated by men. Not the archetypal diva, the guitar-strumming, dreadlock-wearing, bespectacled, and gruff-sounding soul singer, became a breakthrough for alternative sounds as well as many other female artistes in Nigeria.

3. Rooftop MCs: True, they weren't the face of alternative music, neither did they wield earth shaking influence as musicians, but no other artiste or group has managed such controversial efforts at paradigm shifting, especially in the Nigerian gospel music scene, as these dudes. Their first album efforts, Shock Therapy, a 2003 rebellious mix of rap, rock and Afrocentric vibes laced with gospel undertones, that commanded attention, worry and discourse from conservatives, earned them critical acclaim and a whole lot of fans - Christian and non-christian. Their unrelenting efforts finally culminated in the 2007 Cobhams Asuquo produced Lagimo, perhaps their greatest work till date. Their ability to cater to a wide range of audience, stir up critical discussions in Nigerian christian circles and gospel music sect, and even among lovers of rap and rock music genres definitely earns them a place on the influential list.

4. Mode Nine: The rap game in nigeria could easily be described 'before and after Mode 9'. The 7-time Lyricist on the Roll award winner at the Headies burst onto a rap scene which was relatively unpopular and needing a next level push, as most of the rap songs aired on radio where foreign, save a little dose of Trybesmen, Ruggedman, Six foot plus and a few others, He came bearing metaphors and slinging sharp punchlines with reckless abandon, soon becoming the focal point for the rap genre in Nigeria which subsequently began to witness a surging number of skilled entrants. His formidable style of hip hop which stays rooted in the origins of flow is blessed with 7 studio albums and 5 mixtapes. Modo!

5. Wizkid: Since the release of the 2010 hit single Holla at your boy, the kid has been dropping mega-hit after mega-hit. He has collaborated with almost every big name in the game and has raked in tons of endorsements in the last couple of years. He oozes swag that young, aspiring and even established Artistes wish they owned. With 3 highly successful and critically acclaimed studio albums, his entry into the game saw a major influx of young cats who changed the dynamics of the industry and brought a new vibe which heavily influenced Nigerian pop culture. A testament to the strength of his brand is his Starboy jerseys, a collaboration with Nike, which went live on September 10, 2018 and sold out in 10 mins.

EzegeNG:
About N125m worth of methamphetamine were seized from two Nigerians in separate police operations in Naga City, Camarines Sur over the weekend.

Operatives arrested a Nigerian businessman identified as Azubuike Obiaghanwa Onwigbolu, 32, a resident of Angeles City, Pampanga, at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, through a buy-bust operation wherein a police personnel acted as a poser buyer.

Before Sunday’s arrest, a similar buy-bust operation was held on Saturday that resulted in the arrest of Mbaneto Sopuluchukwu, 22. The Philippines Dangerous Drugs Act prescribes the death penalty for drug traffickers.

See more:
https://zenithnaija.com/two-nigerians-nabbed-with-n125m-worth-of-drugs-in-philippines/

joshuisiukwu:
A Nigerian man who posed as 'life's seer' in his his Facebook post, stated that 'life has passed you, if you haven't entered plane at 40'.The Nigerian man, Al Pacino Lee Montero, who works with the Bureau of Public Enterprises, wrote '


https://unclesuru.com/2019/04/20/life-has-passed-you-if-you-havent-entered-plane-at-40-nigerian-man/

grandstar:
Maybe she has schznophrenia.

Celestial777:
U no well sir

Lamasta:
Yes they are still learners and local champion music is not all about jumping up and down on stage and shouting trash. Look at late Lucky Dube and Bob Marley this ones command global respect cos of there songs look at late M.Jackson this one na legend.
How many Nigerian musician apart from King Sunny Ade, Wasiu Ayinde Barrister, and a host of others that are truelly passing a message with there songs, but this present crops of musicians are just noise makers as far as am concerned.
Tu face Idibia, still remains one I respects a lot sha
My one cent...

GistmoreNG:
GistMore.com

Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem reacts after American actor Son, Jaden Smith looks scanty despite his wealth.

Eedris Abdulkareem shared then and now pictures of rapper, Jaden Smith looking very handsome when he was a young boy but looking scanty now. He wrote;



See more photos; http://gistmore.com/eedris-abdulkareem-reacts-to-will-smiths-son-looking-this-despite-his-wealth

NaijaCelebrity:
EFCC Presents another Witness Against SS To Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Okupe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the resumed hearing of the money laundering and criminal diversion of funds involving a Senior Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe presented the fifth prosecution witness (PW5) against him.

Okupe and two companies: Value Trust Investment Ltd and Abrahams Telecoms Ltdare facing a 59-count charge of money laundering and criminal diversion of funds to the tune N702million (Seven Hundred and Two million Naira) only, before  Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Maitama Abuja.

The fifth prosecution witness, Mr Remigius Ugor, a Compliance Officer with Zenith Bank PLC, having sworn to an oath before Justice Ojukwu, told the court how N50million (Fifty Million Naira) only, was transferred into Value Trust Investment Ltd on April 3, 2012, account which Okupe was a signatory to.

Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Audu, the witness stated that there was no payment to any media organisation by the defendant as at then.

After listening to arguments from both the prosecution and defence counsels over the new witness, Justice Ojukwu adjourned the case to May 14 and 15, 2019 for cross-examination of the witness and continuation of the trial.


Source: http://www.ngg.ng/2019/04/18/efcc-presents-another-witness-against-ss-to-former-president-goodluck-jonathan-okupe/

collinsuchendu:
If you’re a fan of ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ and have been binge-watching the show for the past three seasons, we’re pretty sure you think you’ve seen it all.

Comedy acts, dancing acts, singers, magicians, and creepy people (read: Sacred Riana) have graced our TV sets for years.

But one Malaysian teenager finally brought something different to the table.

Can you help us do our taxes ah?

15-year-old Yaashwin Sarawanan was dubbed ‘the Human Calculator’ after appearing on a recent episode of ‘Asia’s Got Talent’. His act wowed not only the judges but viewers at home too!

The SMK Bandar Tun Hussein Onn student brought along a calculator and enlisted the help of David Foster and Anggun to give him any mathematical equation.

Within a split second he could deliver the answer and at one point, Anggun pointed out that he actually ‘beat’ the calculator.

Watch his amazing performance here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvymoFdjuHw


Many Malaysians were proud of him and applauded his amazing ability to make mental calculations.

To top of it all, his confidence and personality really shined through.

YouTube commenter Mat Poi “Wow!!!!! how he calculates and making jokes at the same time!!!!!! This is the talent that I want to see !!!!” while Allamanda Ahj said “Boy...I'm so proud of you. So brilliant � You’re gonna make it to final round. Malaysia boleh.”

Yaashwin making mental calculations be like...

The young math wizard received three yessesfrom the judges and will advance to the next round.

Congratulations Yaashwin! Malaysia is rooting for you and we hope you’ll make it to the finals.



Source: https://www.collinsuchendusblog.com/2019/04/meet-15-year-old-malaysian-human.html?m=1

dainformant:
Investigation has clearly implicated the suspect for aiding and abetting the commission of several high-profile armed robbery and kidnapping operations in the North West and North Central States of the Country. The suspect is notorious for providing spiritual guidance and intelligence for kidnappers, before and after their operations.

His arrest, no doubt, will assist Police operatives to apprehend several other kidnappers and vicious criminals still at large.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/police-arrest-top-spiritual-father-one-other-involved-in-the-kidnap-of-channels-tv-staff-%c2%b7.html

Mrshape:
I am having difficulty posting shape with my other account thus I created this as a supplement fellow friends of shape.
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AbikeDabiri:
No b "r" dey near "iskotu" so

AlexReports:
MEET THE ABUJA COMEDIAN "SHORTCUT" WHO STAGED GOVERNOR EL RUFAI TO FREESTYLE RAP BATTLE

Abuja based Comedian "Shortcut", is currently trending online as staged the controversial APC Governor, His Excellency, Nasir El Rufai in a humourous freestyle rap battle which threw the entire crowd ablaze, as the Kaduna state Governor freestyled a rap-line that held the event bound in laughter.

The innovative comedian is known for his versatile approach to comedy and humour. He has stared in countless events and occasions across Nigeria and Africa. His fast growing fame in the comedy industry cannot be under-emphazied, especially with his thrillers at every event he performs.

Onwunaugwu Ndubuisi Joseph, referred to as "Comedian Shortcut" is the convener of popular Nigeria Comedy Event "The Joke Bag[i][" show. He would be performing live at Sparkle Rekindle Event, BSTAN Easter Fiesta at Silverbird Centre and Opa Williams Nite of a Thousand Laughs at Transcorp Hilton Hotel on the 1st of May.

His performance in recent years has justified his title as a humour merchant, an MC per excellence and Full armory of entertainment. His recent thriller performance with the Kaduna state Governor who became a rapper during the glamorous presentation has continued to build him into an unchallengeable icon in the world of comedy and humour.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOUuvUh4QYE

https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/meet-abuja-comedian-shortcut-who-staged.html?m=1

Tedassie:
Thank you too. But are you also Roman Catholic? Just asking

The Catholics here,tell me they don't worship Mary and bla, bla, bla
Babylonian worship is what Roman Catholicism has brought. Santeria(the worship of saints) is demonic. We should not ascribe any special form of veneration or what have you to any mortal(living or dead) other than Jesus Christ(Yeshua al mashiach). Why? Because in his name, everything on earth and in the Heavenlies is being subject to.

Tedassie:
Lool...you obviously don't know you worship a Principality that you all call Mary or Queen of Heaven. stay there na and be deceived with a false gospel
Galatians 1:8

How many Satanists have you met though? smh

benny4wax:
The temptation to quote you was so much, I couldn't resist it.

First and foremost, I completely disagree with you on your stand that we can't suffer for the sin of the world or yourself all in a bid to appease God. Go and and tell that to Catholic monks (Priests) who decided to isolate themselves from civilization and instead choose to live in thick forests with wild animals, while pastors of new generation churches leave luxurious lifestyles at the expense of their members.

In conclusion, ask yourself "why then do we christians fast??" I believe your pastor encourages fasting and penance.

Let's stop this Church bashing. As Christians, we all share in the grace of Christs resurrection. Shalom

Ubenedictus:
Our worship etc doesnt affect GOD's personality but it certainly gives God glory.

David slept on the floor, wore sack clothes and fasted for God to spair his son frm death due to his sin! Some people do that a pray for others.

fuckfuckman:
Pls if he is a killer kill him o. No judgement.

Ubenedictus:
1. one of its aim is to subject d flesh to d spirit.
2. yes just as the tire is part of a car, so is mortification part of spiritual exercise.
3. God, a body under d spirit glorify God.
4. yes, Jesus fasted 4 40 days.

Mpanyi:
He gave you reason from Bible and you are twisting it as you people normally do instead of believing in the truth exposed, just because you are meant to perish in your ignorance

Miarose:
The church agrees that no one comes to the Father except through JESUS. Catholism does not teach that Mary is a way to the father. Our choice to honor her as guided by the church is not a sin. Please stop searching for a speck in our eye. Thank you.

Ubenedictus:
1 cor 9:27, rm 8;13.

It is easy to provide the passages but i doubt u will understand them since ur christian background doesnt include them that is why i said u should research it urself.

Miarose:
Dictionary meaning of mortification is the action of subduing one's bodily desires.
fasting is mortification as seen in the book of Isaiah. So therefore it is a personal decision between a Christian and God on the manner of mortification to embark on .

Miarose:
Jesus first miracle was at the prompting of his mother, despite his protests that his time has not come. Catholics honor Mary and only require her to intercede to Jesus on their behalf. Catholics believe that Jesus is the only Way, the bible is clear..

Ubenedictus:
Jesus' death is the very reason christian practice mortification (puting to death the desires of the flesh and training the spirit man) by grace! We fast also to put the flesh under the domination of the spirit.

Miarose:
Remove the log in your eye before you remove the speck in your brother's eye.

Miarose:
Remove the log in your eye before you remove the speck in your brother's eye.

Ubenedictus:
Google christian mortification and maybe you'll get a little insight.

It is the same reason john the baptist ate just locust and honey, wore skin and lived in the wilderness, it is the same reason we all fast and married people abstain from sex,...