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CelebritiesRe: The Igbo Man Behind All 2pac And 90's Hiphop Iconic Photos - Chi Modu by Melonsmasher(op): 5:50am On Jul 11, 2025
Bump.. Let's celebrate this legend as we know it, we are proud of who we are
FamilyRe: Nigerian Woman Gift Her Husband 2m For Supporting Her Business Years Back by Melonsmasher: 2:29pm On Jul 07, 2025
Rexymania:
"Gift" abi she returned back the capital that was used to start the business
And then decided to bring it online for the world to see
PetsRe: 5 Parrots Were Separated At A Zoo Because They Kept Swearing At Visitors by Melonsmasher: 2:25pm On Jul 07, 2025
Baronthecelebri:
Hahahahahahahah, Nigeria parrot.
Msjdjdjdjdjdjkdkdjdjdjdjdjdjfjfjj
You go chop ban
This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.
PoliticsRe: If you Like Turn Your ADC To AAC, you aren't winning, Tinubu will win - Lege(vid by Melonsmasher: 8:13pm On Jul 06, 2025
No be only ADC abi APC, na ABC.... All of them politicians are the same
CelebritiesRe: The Igbo Man Behind All 2pac And 90's Hiphop Iconic Photos - Chi Modu by Melonsmasher(op): 6:55am On Jul 06, 2025
franchasng:
Interesting topic. Please if you can get a verifiable source, add it to authenticate your post.


Proud to be Igbo any day, any time cool
Source added, thanks..
The igbos undeniably contributes alot in shaping up the world..
CelebritiesRe: The Igbo Man Behind All 2pac And 90's Hiphop Iconic Photos - Chi Modu by Melonsmasher(op): 6:47am On Jul 06, 2025
More iconic 90's hip-hop photo shot by the legend Chi Modu

CelebritiesRe: The Igbo Man Behind All 2pac And 90's Hiphop Iconic Photos - Chi Modu by Melonsmasher(op):
Tupac and Chi Modu

"I’ve spent my entire career three feet away from fame. I’m there with the star, but my perspective is from behind the camera, not in front. I’ve seen what it’s like to be loved and adored by the public, as well as all the perils, responsibilities, and loneliness that can come with that love. I’ve always had the utmost respect for my subjects and what they have to go through to maintain their fame.

It’s always sad when people die young, but if you leave behind the kind of legacy that Tupac did, you never actually die. You remain forever in the hearts and minds of people for generations to come. I knew that about him when we first spent time together in Atlanta, Georgia back in 1994. We both knew the importance of images and we set out to do a thorough job, not knowing what the future would hold. He died two years after that meeting in Atlanta, but his words and these images are all part of his lasting legacy."

- Chi Modu

https://2pac.fandom.com/wiki/Chi_Modu

CelebritiesThe Igbo Man Behind All 2pac And 90's Hiphop Iconic Photos - Chi Modu by Melonsmasher(op):
Christopher Chijioke "Chi" Modu was a Nigerian-born American photographer known for his photos of various pioneering hip-hop music entertainers which helped set the visual template for dozens of 90's hip-hop stars such as 2pac, Notorious BIG, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, Dr Dre, Eazy E, Mobb Deep, etc.

Chi Modu was born in Arondizuogu in Imo State, his parents had been part of the first wave of immigrants who moved due to a nearly two-year long Nigeria vs Biafra civil war that almost tore the country apart in the late 60s. As fate would have it, the rise of hip-hop came in the 80s and Modu was a twenty-something-year-old photographer who found himself surrounded by artists set to define hip-hop (probably unknown to him at the time). His greatest legacy till date is how he set out to capture the musicians in candid moments, revealing them as real persons instead of the one-dimensional celebrities.

After the civil war, Modu had to decide at a young age whether to return with his parents to Nigeria or stay behind at a boarding school. He chose the boarding school, and found himself at Lawrenceville, the prestigious prep school attended by the likes of Michael Eisner and Malcolm Forbes. With his parents on the other side of the world, Chi developed a strong independent streak, which later would manifest itself in his work.

He died of cancer on May 19 2021 at 54.
Below are few of his iconic Hip-hop photos of rap legends.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/arts/music/chi-modu-dead.html

PoliticsRe: Sai Obi - Bashir El-rufai Writes As He Declares His Love For Peter Obi. by Melonsmasher: 2:58pm On Jul 05, 2025
Wonders shall never end.. Smfh
CelebritiesRe: Tupac's Cremated Ashes Were Smoked By Deceased Rapper's Friends by Melonsmasher: 8:04am On Jul 05, 2025
Legendary


The greatest rapper ever.. None comes close
PoliticsRe: 2027: Issues Coalition Must Address To Stand A Chance – Datti Baba-Ahmed by Melonsmasher: 5:39pm On Jul 03, 2025
the fact that a coalition succeeded in defeating a sitting government once might be the exact reason it could FAIL this time.
CelebritiesRe: Wake Up - 2face Idibia's Brother Charles Idibia Writes Him An Open Letter. by Melonsmasher: 3:18pm On Jul 03, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
Which kind brother dey advise him brother on Social Media. huh

If he has anything to tell Tuface, he should meet him one on one instead of washing his dirty linen in public.
I think he intentionally did to expose the woman's dark side.. A couple of months ago everyone here was singing her name and encouraging the man to carry on, today the story changes
PoliticsRe: APC Vs ADC: Today's Coalition Formed To Satisfy Avarice Ambition - Sunday Dare by Melonsmasher: 2:31pm On Jul 03, 2025
Quest7777:
Let's test Nairaland popularity...

LIKE for ADC
SHARE for APC
🤝

40 characteristics are hereby completed thank you
PoliticsRe: Oyegun, Ikimi, Atiku, Mark, Aregbe Where Are The Youths? by Melonsmasher: 1:43pm On Jul 03, 2025
Politicstoday:
There is no party in Nigeria today that Tinubu doesn't have atleast 10 stakeholders, including the newly established Coalition (ADC)

It is after election Y'all will understand what is politics in Nigeria and how it's been played.
Rigging, what else can emilkon not do.........

40 characteristics of suen
PoliticsRe: Seven Akwa Ibom House Of Reps Members Dump PDP, YPP, Defect To APC by Melonsmasher: 1:35pm On Jul 03, 2025
Useless politicians..........

40 characteristics of nairaland
PoliticsRe: Why Coalition Chose ADC To Challenge Tinubu In 2027 - Spokesperson (Video) by Melonsmasher: 12:07pm On Jul 03, 2025
SlavaUkraini:
Or they chose ADC because it will appear before APC on the Ballot paper cool
As simple as ABC grin

more characters needed here asap
PoliticsRe: Abure-Led LP Asks Obi To Resign In 48 Hours For Joining ADC Coalition by Melonsmasher: 11:38am On Jul 03, 2025
Zionmdde:
grin
They should not worry Obi's resignation will send LP back to oblivion

Instead of holding tight on the elevation of the party that Obi's membership brought and building the party into a strong force to reckon with, they decided to destroy it all with their greed
Obi's resignation will send LP back to oblivion... grin omoo
PoliticsRe: Coalition: Joe Igbokwe Reveals Luckiest Man In ADC by Melonsmasher: 10:33am On Jul 03, 2025
Quest7777:
This man has lost it.
So of all things, this is all he has to talk about - about Chief Okey Nwosu cashing out.
He wished he is Chief Okey Nwosu right now... grin



Countdown to 40 characters of nairaland
PoliticsRe: Obi And El Rufai Seen Holding Hands by Melonsmasher: 5:42am On Jul 03, 2025
aribisala0:
Nope He never jumped party
He founded CPC that is not jumping
APC was not a jump either the party was a merger
Does all these really matter..... why are Nigerians so myopic...
PoliticsRe: Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs For Attending Labour Party Campaign Flag Off by Melonsmasher: 2:43pm On Jul 01, 2025
Putindbutt:
You dey chop under APC, being paid by the Government and you had the gut for anti Government activities. Go and collect your monthly salaries from Obi in Agulu
Did you actually read the article from the start to end? Don't let hate deprive you from exercising your common sense
BusinessRe: Video Of Dangote And Otedola In Saudi Arabia For Aminu Dantata's Funeral by Melonsmasher: 2:16pm On Jul 01, 2025
Everyone busy with their phones, the world has ridiculously transformed to a joke ...

CelebritiesRe: Portable Demands ₦50M From Lege Miami To Promote Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Campa by Melonsmasher: 2:58pm On Jun 30, 2025
Clowns..... clowns....... clowns........ clowns....... APC clowns...... Clownss.

CrimeRe: Five Nigerian Nationals Arrested For Illegal Stay In Tirupur India by Melonsmasher: 1:24am On Jun 30, 2025
beerfraud:
At this rate of arrest Peter Obi already lost 2027 election
No rest for this man matter, no rest for igbo people matter you hear
Christianity EtcRe: How We Can Help Our Children Follow The Growth Pattern Of Jesus by Melonsmasher: 2:33pm On Jun 29, 2025
EmperorIsaac:
Discipline...from age 1+. Decadence begins when that child holds a whole congregation to ransom with his cry and hue because his mom refused to release biscuit! grin

Quote me daily.
grin

I just wan laugh, seun complete the remaining words thank u
PoliticsRe: Prepare To Make Heavy Sacrifice For Peace, Fubara Tells Supporters by Melonsmasher: 7:34am On Jun 29, 2025
Puppet governor smfh, its better to resign than the bullshit he has set himself up for
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Magical Lionel Messi Earns Shock Inter Miami Win by Melonsmasher: 11:59pm On Jun 19, 2025
GOAT








grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Israel Spending $285 Million A Night On Missile Defense In Iran War (pics) by Melonsmasher: 1:34pm On Jun 19, 2025
They Have Money for Wars
But Can't Feed the Poor
.......................................

PoliticsRe: Tinubu Will Return To Lagos After His Second Term - Idris Mohammed To El-Rufai by Melonsmasher: 7:07am On Jun 19, 2025
Stale....... nonsense.........................

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