alphonsojidebab: Seun Kuti, Afrobeat musician and son of the late legendary icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has criticised repeated comparisons between Afrobeats star Wizkid and his father, describing such claims as disrespectful and misleading. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session, Seun cautioned members of Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, against referring to the Grammy-winning singer as a modern-day Fela. According to him, equating any contemporary artiste with the Afrobeat pioneer undermines the originality, impact, and historical significance of Fela’s legacy.
Seun argued that his father’s influence went far beyond music, stressing that Fela’s art was deeply rooted in activism, resistance, and social consciousness—qualities he believes cannot be casually replicated or transferred to another artist.
He expressed frustration over what he described as persistent online disrespect toward Fela, questioning why his father’s name is often dragged into debates involving modern Afrobeats stars. Seun said such comparisons stem from ignorance rather than genuine appreciation of Fela’s contributions to African music and global political discourse.
The Afrobeat singer also blamed extreme fan rivalries for negatively affecting the Nigerian music industry, noting that unnecessary comparisons and online hostility have made collaborations between artistes increasingly difficult.
According to Seun, fans should focus on appreciating their favourite artistes for who they are, rather than attempting to elevate them by placing them alongside cultural icons of a different era and purpose.
He urged Wizkid’s supporters to celebrate the singer’s achievements on their own merit and allow Fela’s legacy to remain respected and undiluted.
The comments have since sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians divided over the long-running debate between Afrobeat heritage and modern Afrobeats stardom.
They should give Wizkid the guitar to play and the trumpet to blow and the keyboard to play first, (he should also perform live without backup singers and no backup instrumentals) then we can start the talk.
This Olawale guy is a product of Oluwole certificate just like his employer. A stauch ally of a fake certificate holder crooked to the core, a strategist of Ojuelegba economics which has plunged the Nation into an economic disaster.
A fake certificate holder and his Lagos kitchen cabinet of questionable certificates holders must be disgraced out of their snatched mandate if the country is to experience any form of progress and development
Everything is not just about the desire to type rvbeesh.
Try and take some time to read and understand and analyze
Senator777: If someone income per month is 1million naira and is paying loan of 800k naira per month. Meaning that the remaining amount of money left for him every month is 200k. Is there any provision to consider loan that people have been paying before the new tax law commence?
No. There is currently NO provision in Nigerian tax law (old or new) that allows personal loan repayments to be deducted from income before tax.
So in your example:
Gross income: ₦1,000,000 per month
Loan repayment: ₦800,000 per month
Cash left: ₦200,000
👉 Tax is still calculated on ₦1,000,000 (after you must have removed eligible reliefs: Pension, NHF, NHIS, Life assurance, Rent), not on ₦200,000.
Insight: Despite having the lowest minimum wage among these nations, Nigeria has the highest cost of chicken—more than double the price in Thailand and significantly higher than in the USA.
Do you still think it's cheaper to live in Nigeria?
Lying machine
Is it the government that is also selling chicken or what
They are already preparing the lies and propaganda they will use to campaign for Obi as VP for 2027 elections
mrvitalis: I have read the tax law my issue is the tax threshold of 800k which is half of earning UN classify as extreme poverty is too low... What exactly don't you understand
How can you as someone who earns less than 3 dollars a day( poverty lines) to pay tax?
Poverty lines is 1095 dollars per year and you have a tax threshold of 550 dollars
You are asking me to read the tax laws as if what I'm saying is incorrect
It is a lie. You have not read the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act.
You lie for a living.
The advantages of the new tax provision is miles over the previous one.
Even the threshold you keep lousily mouthing is better than the previous ones (800k compared to zero), so why the fuss and lies
In the previous act, if you earn one naira, you must pay tax on it. but now until you earn a NET income above 800k, you will not pay ANY tax. So why the fuss and lies.
Previous act encourages multiple taxations to the tune of about 60 different kind of taxes.
But now majority of them have been abolished. So why the fuss and lies.
You sha wan ventilate and fumilate
Nobody, and I say it again, NOBODY, and I emphasize, NOBODY earning 20 million naira, even 30 million naira per annum will PAY an annual tax under the new tax act that will be more than the tax he would pay under the previous tax act. Rather, they will pay LESS. So why the fuss and lies.
The major concern (which is not a concern) of the new tax act is the prominence of the penalties for tax evaders. This will help the FG to widen the tax net ( and not to tax the people more).
The only people that will pay more tax are those that earn above 50 million naira per annum after all deductions (reliefs: NHF, rent, pensions, nhis, insurance) have been made. So why the fuss and lies.
We expect everyone to aspire to work hard and earn more well above 50 million so they can pay more tax (that means you are prosperous). Or don't you want to be prosperous
So nobody is taxing poverty.
Although I still don't expect you to get it Because you and your lambanus lienus from agulu get your advice from the same character
UrVillageChief: “Which part of the law says unemployed people are exempted? Let’s start from there. Which part of the law states that there would be grants and social benefits for the unemployed like it’s done in the countries we are emulating? Please, I’m waiting because those are the major concerns I highlighted. A fresh graduate who’s earning an income through betting (for instance) is to be taxed according to the newly created income tax laws but there’s no provision and mechanism in place to get him employed or entitled to social benefits, loans or grants at least or if you think he wouldn’t be taxed, kindly share with us the part of the law that says he’s exempted since he’s unemployed”
I just quoted parts of what I commented, so please where exactly did I mention that the Government are the ones solely responsible for providing jobs for the unemployed? Since the government can’t afford to pay its unemployed masses their deserved social benefits (we are poor, according to you), the government have no right to tax the masses because this would amount to taxing poverty. The laws should have been made an employment tax and not income tax because you have no right whatsoever to tax the masses you’ve failed to empowe. You are only concerned about if they are earning income or not and not if they are employed or have nothing doing. That’s the point and this is not me scapegoating only the Tinubu’s govt, I’m blaming this on all the Governments we’ve had even before him. Those countries we are emulating their taxation system all give consideration to their unemployed masses and this is why they have no reason to want to evade taxation because the systems are working, their emergency services are working, police are swift, citizens are entitled to medical insurance and/or loans, social amenities are provided. So tell me, what’s your excuse for not wanting to pay taxes if you find yourself in such a working society?
If you cannot read the tax act yourself, I am not sorry to say we cannot help you.
The advice I can give is that:
Join sowore and some lambanus lienus fans to protest, I want to see something
Oriolowo: 7 Key Facts About the New Nigeria Tax Reform Bills (2025) – Explained There has been a lot of debate recently regarding the proposed Tax Reform Bills. Whether you are a business owner, an employee, or just a concerned citizen, it is important to separate the political noise from the actual facts in the document. The reforms, driven by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms (led by Taiwo Oyedele), aim to simplify our tax system. But how does it affect your pocket? Here are 7 things you need to know about the new tax setup: 1. Income Tax Exemption for Low Earners If you earn ₦800,000 or less per year (approximately ₦67k monthly), you are fully exempt from paying Personal Income Tax (PIT). This is designed to protect low-income earners from the burden of taxation. 2. Small Businesses Are "Safe" Do you run a small business? If your annual turnover is less than ₦50 Million, you are now exempt from Company Income Tax (CIT). Previously, the threshold was lower, but this increase allows small SMEs to grow without the immediate pressure of corporate tax. 3. Goodbye FIRS, Hello NRS The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is being renamed and restructured into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The goal is to have a single, efficient agency collecting revenue, rather than having dozens of different agencies (like NIPOST, etc.) collecting different levies. This reduces "multiple taxation" harassment. 4. The VAT Rate Remains 7.5% (Generally) Contrary to some rumors of an immediate massive hike, the standard VAT rate is pegged at 7.5%. However, the system of collection is changing to ensure that VAT is credited correctly to the "place of consumption." 5. The "Derivation" Controversy Explained This is the hot topic. The new bill proposes a 60% derivation model for VAT distribution. This means states where consumption actually happens (where the goods/services are bought) get a bigger share of the VAT collected there. This aims to be fairer but has sparked debate among state governors regarding revenue sharing. 6. Consolidation of Taxes Nigeria currently has over 60 different official and unofficial taxes. The new bills aim to reduce this to a single digit (less than 10 taxes) by consolidating various levies into one. For example, the Development Levy (4%) is introduced to replace multiple smaller levies like the Tertiary Education Tax, simplifying the paperwork for companies. 7. Tax ID is Now Mandatory To curb evasion, a Tax ID will be required for more financial services and government transactions. The focus is on widening the net (getting more rich people to pay) rather than increasing the rate for the poor. Summary The reforms are not about increasing taxes on the poor, but about simplifying the process and capturing the wealthy who have been evading taxes. However, implementation will be the real test. Want to read the breakdown of the bill or calculate how these changes affect your salary? You can learn more and see detailed analyses on https://234tax.com
I hope the lambanus lienus fans will read this....but no, they will not.
In this shocking viral video from Katangowa Market in Lagos, Nigeria, a woman selling second-hand (OK) clothes breaks down as she recounts how a Nigerian soldier spotted military-style camouflage items in her stock and tore them to pieces on the spot. The footage captures the chaotic market scene: piles of used jeans, shirts, and clothing scattered on the ground, with several camouflage-patterned pieces being ripped apart by hands (implied to be the soldier's). The distressed vendor, wearing a purple top, gestures emotionally while bystanders watch. No audio of the confrontation is clear, but the destruction is evident amid the bustling okrika (second-hand) market.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions over Nigeria's strict laws banning civilians from possessing or selling military camouflage (under Section 110 of the Criminal Code), aimed at preventing impersonation by criminals. While some view the soldier's actions as necessary for security, others criticize the destruction of private property without due process.
What do you think – was the soldier right, or did he go too far?
Where in the US that you like to cite does anyone sell or wear military camouflage
I do not support the soldier taking laws into his hands, but we must jointly condemn the sale or use of military camouflage.
It is even a security issue as anyone ( bandit, kidnappers) can easily buy it and use to carry out nefarious activity.
Emmy000seun: Lol...😂😂una always find something to masturbate on..tell me what Dix has translate to the life of the common man..still den go still borrow loan
kpakpakpa: Tinubu is keeping wike for rivers vote, once that is done, I trust my president to put him in his right place at the right time. Politics no be chochocho
Tinubu till 2034
Tinubu till 2031 Tinubu till 2301 Tinubu till 2031
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