mantosa: Last week, I had cause to look at my perceived poor collaborations among Nigerian female entertainers. In the said essay, I expressed worries over the sad development, noting that one of its resultant effects is that it’d reduce the output of the women in the game, blur their shine and send some home too early. Reflecting on that essay now, I thought deeper to behold, to my astonishment, that what I predicted has already been happening, only that we didn’t see my point as one of the reasons.
It is true that Nigerian entertainment industry is operating on a very high velocity. It is also true that the industry is speeding on a fast lane where the weak is pushed down to crawl on the sidewalks. But I am certain that on that fast lane, there are handrails for those with weaker spirits to cling on. I mean, in that speeding train, there are places for the feeble minded to cling on, only that the culture of sisterhood hasn’t been made manifest like that of brotherhood, because as there are weak female musicians who need pushing to go forward, there are even more weaker male musicians who we don’t see their weaknesses because they have brothers watching their backs. The ladies, sadly, hardly ever watch one another’s backs, even when I agree that the industry is male dominated and have a masculine face; yet, it hasn’t stopped any woman artiste from climbing to the pinnacle where the men are.
So, in the light of the above stated concerns, I’d love to ask; where are the likes of Kel, who wowed us with “Waa Wa Alright”, where is Mo chedah of Knighthouse Entertainment, Stormrex of Penthauze (whom we thought would take over the industry with Phyno behind her), Splash with her krunk raps that had us all looking towards a sustained hip hop career, Emma Nyra of the Triple MG fame, the controversial Cynthia Morgan, Ruby Gyang of Loopy Records/ Chocolate City fame, etc. These ladies left music in their prime, with either just one album or few singles and we never really heard from them again.
Omawunmi and Waje are managing to sustain their presence with their friendship which is paying off, slowly, and of course we know that Weird MC, Blaise and Bouqui also left too early, even though they may be classified under the women legendary category, judging from the time they came and left, however, we may exclude Blaise from whom we neither got an album nor sustained couple of singles.
The likes of Chidinma, Aramide and Mz Kiss are just there, like, just there. Chidinma recently got a break to reinvent herself with the 40 Years EP, a joint effort with Flavour, on whom she clung. The other ladies are just underdogs whereas they are not supposed to. Seyi Shay is gradually joining this list as she hasn’t been on her remarkable best lately.
With just the exception of Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Simi, Niniola and Teni, Nigerian music industry could as well pass for an all male affair, judging from the number of men in the business. Whereas others may blame any structure or factor they wish to, I remain consistent in calling out our sisters in the industry to do more for themselves, they should emulate their Nollywood and Literature counterparts who are moving mountains due to collaborations.
So, like Chidinma has done with Flavour, I am looking forward to a joint EP from Aramide and Mz Kiss, a collaboration from Tiwa and Yemi and yes, we would love to hear the Apata sisters on one song.
While we crave to have more women in the music scene, we must always remember to encourage the ones there already to sustain the movement. Where are our women, our divas?
ppogba: Just to support your view, whatever people say on this faceless forum populated by people that, with all due respect have not seen anything will definitely not matter.
Just move into any house like that and "see the goodness of the Lord".
Unfortunately, people that make mouth anyhow here will not be the ones to run around when eventually the use head carry cobweb.
Guy things dey happen
I know of one family who moved into a house
When they took a family picture on one of their phone they discovered a scary image of a weeping child in the background on the wall that was never there when they took it.
Omo fear gripped them
They had to seek the intervention of a Man of God.
lopsoj: This is to seek for your honest solution to this situation, no insult pls.
My younger sister is very friendly, and cynical, but this attitude of hers, is always to the extreme, she mostly lived with our elderly sister and her husband, while they leave her alone at home with their children often, this continue for long. During this time, i was away from home, because my work took me out of town.
Before my return, I was informed that my sister was pregnant for a thug she met whenever she was sent on an errand. According to her, this guy always waylaid her on the road threatening her to have sex with him, but she said it happened after she frolic with him and some other friends around the neighborhood, before he started making advances toward her. She is in her early twenties
To cut the story short, how they get to become intimate was a surprise to us. Because right now she is with a child and he wants the child to be born, yet he has no regard for any of us in our family, he insult us at will, and he is also a muslim.
Recently his family came over to apologise for his misconduct and demand we release the mother and the unborn child to them. meanwhile we do not want to have anything to do with a thug, that has no regard for the family with no sign of remorse. what do you think we can possible do on this issue
ultimate77: Hi guys... It's been a while. I hope y'all enjoying the new year and the winter. I practically sleep with my fan on and without cloth, I bath with cold water as well. Before you say I should go to jos and try it, I was born in Jos, plateau state and lived most of my life all in the north.
THIS WILL BE A LONG READ SO BUCKLE UP AND ENJOY THEN PUT MOUTH.
To my story. So I was able to do away with my ex as you guys advised me to, 2 years ago. After 3 months of the break-up, I got a good job and left the city. I wasn't posting any picture on my WhatsApp status neither do I post on Facebook. She was always viewing my status which are usually my poetry write ups. After a year, she called to apologise saying how I am the only best guy for her in the whole world, how I am the only guy who knows how to treat her well. Well, truth of the matter is I tolerated a her excesses and my guy just asked me to so I can learn how to handle any other woman.
I was celibate for the whole year before she came back begging and my guy asked me not to be rude, I should tell her it's ok, let's try again but I should just watch her for a month. Men and brethren, I was cautious enough not to allow us meet because she not someone you can easily come by and you will go without your JT responding to stimulus.... She had a way of getting my pants down. So I did everything so we don't meet.
So she told me how she had missed me, the love, the care, the outings, the foods I make for her and the sex most of all. She admitted she has within the year dated 2 other guys and still broke up with them.
Note: the longest relationship she has had was the one I and she had which lasted for 3 miserable years... But I learnt much lessons so I do not regret.
Refusing to meet her after we agreed, I was giving her excuses that I was busy with work this made her start showing that her attitude again.. I already had become immune to all those behaviours of her. I just ignored her and that was how it slid. I was happy we went silent on each other again.
So, mid last year, I was at work and one of my bosses brought this young beautiful lady to my office and requested that I help connect her to the company's wireless. I didn't even act as if he was talking to me neither did I respond to any of them, on that day, I was so furious about the job I gave my boys to do which they did not complete. So the man asked my colleague to help her do that. I was really not interested in connecting anyone to the network until I resolve the downtime. However, I really don't give face to female young chaps at the company because I know myself.. Someone might just fall in love with me and I can't even deal.
Fast-forward a month later, my colleague has started taking and chatting with the new lady, she actually Came for her industrial attachment. They were always chatting and she'll come visit him in my office during break hours. All the while, I only respond to her greetings but sometimes, I listened to their conversations while working on my system. She seemed to be a great personality as I noticed she barely get angry, each time she speaks, she made sense. She responds to any question you ask her. After 2 months, I asked my guy where the girl is from. He told me. I kept quiet. 2 days later, my colleague told me that the girl said she wanted to learn Java and he told her he doesn't know how to but that I can help her. He brought her to my table and I told her she was going to pay me 50k so I'll teach her all she needs to know. She bargained and we agreed on 40k. She came the first day during break period, I had to interview her and I was amazed at her responses.
Work wouldn't let her concentrate so we cancelled classes till when she's done. A day Came she just came to my office and that was a day for just chats. I led through the conversations and she clearly opened up to me to say.. In her words "you know what? The day that man asked you to connect me to the network, the moment I saw you, I had a very strong feelings for you and since that day I couldn't help it but I was scared you might bounce me. But I said to myself 2 things must happen. It's either I make this guy fall in love with me by my actions or I tell it to him... But you were not just interested." I was smiling. She told me everything she feels... I already had within two days thought of asking to date her and marry her because she possess 80% of all I want in a woman especially her common sense and love for technology.
She had told me she has a guy outside the country who she said want to marry her, she loves him but then, she doesn't know what is going on because she can't seem to get over me and she said she knows it's not infatuation. I knew it wasn't either. I loved the girl like mad within 3 days. I knew I would. After 2 weeks, I told her I want us to date and I want to marry her I know she will too. She couldn't say a word so I let her.. Fact is, she can't stay off my path. I developed strong feelings for her that I could just do anything for her. As the days go bye, it was becoming stronger and stronger.
She decided to start acting weird to see if she's really fooling herself at that point I realised and decided to take a chill pill and have a break.. But after 2 days, we hooked again. Things happened and we finally decided to stay with each other and marry when the time comes. I know I shouldn't beg a woman to marry me as a man but guys, marrying that girl is in my own interest because she will preserve my home and everything that has to do with me. She marrying me too is in her own best interest because she will have a man who is worthy to be called a husband.
Now the challenge is... This guy outside the country is younger than I am and just 2 years older than she is.. She is 23..and I am 7 years older than she is. The guy has built houses, has cars and has a business but not educated as I am, not sensitised as I am.. Just anything academics and social and otherwise.. Most especially I have a profession and yea, he has a business but has achieved more than me.. The lady Has weighed the both of us and is still very confused as she keeps saying both of us are just perfect for her. On her list of 8 guys, she had deleted 6 it's just left the two of us and that she really wish she can delete him but the guy is too good to be deleted like that. She hadn't had sex with him because she said "the guy said they should skip sex till marriage because of how much he loves her" and me in the other hand, I don't have a house built yet, my business is in it's pitching stage and I don't own a car or cars too but that isn't my biggest worries now.
I had told her, before the year ends before she wraps up her 500 level, my business should have been set up and running and since she loves my profession, that will be a plus for her and she will as well know and be proud that she was and is a part of my/our success story. She was sick about the whole thing and finally decided she'll settle for me and I advised she shouldn't tell the guy until he comes back to the country so you guys can talk and you can kindly tell him. Though I feel the pains this guy will go through receiving this news.. But it has to be done.
We now talk more often, as I am planning to marry her this year hopefully after her studies because I am certain the money will be available even to buy her all she needs. She had read my vision and seen a headway and how I strive to make them come alive. She has been quiet supportive with her advice and love. However, at some point, I fear she might just change her mind and return to the guy. You know how inconsistent some ladies can be na. She told me the guy had visited her mum and her elder sister who is married and they all liked him but her father hasn't seen him yet.
My aunt rarely accepts girls I show her but then moment all my family members saw her picture, they all accepted her and asked that I bring her. Me on the other hand, I had only spoken to her mum just ones and that was because I needed to help them do a payment and we've not met. Most of the men at the company are asking the girl to marry them as she shows me the whole conversation.
Guys, at some point I feel she won't leave me at a point I feel threatened by the communications between her and the guy though it doesn't last longer than 5 minutes but we speak like 40minuites over the phone. On free days 2 hours sometimes. And I am not scared that she might leave or maybe that I can't get another. Nada! There are many options but she's number one and I know I love her more than any one else. She has other options too but I can't speak for her.
Guys, anything I can do to secure this girl? Even though I know I got her at angle 90° for now not even 45° because @45° there won't be much distractions. I hope no body comes to tell me to go acquire what the other guy has acquired because I'm in the process.
Nairaobserver: This young girl Legwork is different you need to see it. Naira Marley reacts to the video says she's not anyone's mate that's her legwork is different.
Broda Shaggi also called the girl Mamalian says she's female Naira Marley.
That made me very curious. She said I should not mention her name but she just feels sorry that I am being taken advantage of. Ma,I looked at her like amebo but somehow,I believe she was genuinely caring for me.
When my boyfriend came,I took his phone and scanned his whatsapp on my ipad. So,I could be seeing his chats on my ipad. He did not know. That is how I got to read his whatsapp chats.
I discovered that my boyfriend was truly sleeping with several girls. I was in disbelief. This guy that looks like a saint? But my greatest surprise was one of the girls on his whatapp chat was my friend,Tina.
Apparently,they had hooked up right from the Dubai trip. They were seeing each other regularly and he was telling her when to come so as not to run into me. I mean,this girl Tina is engaged to be married o. I did not know she was a slut. Me and Tina have been friends for almost 9 years.
There were several messages of how many times they hooked up. How they both enjoyed it. How my boyfriend says he misses her and wish she was not getting married to a boring guy. That they wish I was not even in the picture. They even wish me dead…haba.
I confronted my boyfriend,he could not even mutter a word. He was caught pants down. I broke up with him. My friend Tina has been calling me. Saying it was the devil’s work. I refused to see her. She came down to my place,crying and begging me not to tell her fiance.
Now,she is using her mother to beg me. Na wa for her mother. She should be ashamed of her daughter.Well,I do not blame the poor woman.
I insulted Tina but that is not enough for the hurt she caused me. She hurt me. She is my friend,she broke up my relationship and she has the guts to tell me not to break up hers by telling her guy? I am upset and furious. I mean,I thank God for showing me the type of guy I was dating but the betrayal from my friend whom I have known for more than 9 years is just too much.
I need advise on what to do…I think Tina’s husband to be deserves to know the type of wife he is going to marry. You need to see the dirty nudes and dirty conversations she had with my stupid boyfriend. Saying things like: she will f*ck him crazy he will not be able to remember my name…that he will be shouting her own name when he is with me..
The audacity..that girl is promiscuous…fine,I don’t get my own happiness…she does not get to have hers…I will send her fiance an anonymous text. Her fiance is someone I know very well too. If he finds out I know about this and did not tell him,he would be very disappointed in me
He might even think I connived with this slut to hide the truth from him. Years ago,I heard a rumor Tina slept with her boss at work. The boss wife found out and their marriage almost broke up. I never confronted Tina then. But now,I think I need to do something in this case before she hurts another innocent man…
Naijanewsgist00: Man grieves as he shares his experience with new IPhone 11 he Bought for N17k
Detty December has been ruined for a for a Nigerian man who spent the sum of N17,000 to purchase an Iphone 11 worth over 300,000
According to the aggrieved victim identified as Bassey Imoh, he had purchased an Iphone 11 at a roadside plaza for the sum of N17,000 only to get home and discover that the phone greets him “Welcome” and “Bye-Bye” when he switches the phone “ON” and “OFF” respectively.
tayooluwole: I have never been this confused in my life. I started dating my girl like 3 months ago. This is a girl that is committed to Gods things and firmly stands on christian value and principle in her dealings all around.
Shortly along the line of our relationship, she revealed to me that she is a virgin which I doubted until she allowed me to verify like I was taken child delivery for her. She is 24 years old, her dad is a deeper life pastor and a solder at the same time.
Funny enough, her dress does not suggest that she has anything at all to do with deeper life, though she doesn't wear trousers and doesn't put on hair rings. But in all of these, her look still doesn't bear semblance with a typical religious person.
She asked me if I can wait until marriage in terms of sex because she is not ready to give up her virginity for anything at all until official solemnisation, firstly because she doesn't want to disappoint her dad and secondly, because she doesn't want to betray her Christian value and believe. I was so happy to have a woman of such rarely found quality in my life and never thought it twice before striking a relationship deal of no sex with her.
All was going fine. Once in a while we passionately kissed when such opportunity presents it self. While doing this, I sometimes got carried away by stretching my hands towards the location of NO GO AREA clearly defined in the preagreement terms of our relationship. But her determination in protecting that area is second to none.
Honestly, I fell in love with this girl and even the scar of satisfying her is still visible on my body. I did all I could to make her persistently happy.
To cut it short, just this morning, she sent me a breakup message. It was unbelievable and came as a shock because breakup message is what I least expected from her at this nascent stage of our relationship.
Meanwhile, just yesternight which is barely 12 hours ago, we had a good conversation on WhatsApp like we used to have, in which she was asking me about my day, what I ate, my activities for that day and all that. The conversation was so mutual and ran smooth that it didn't suggest any hostility or preconceived plan of breaking up.
Since I saw the message, I have been muttering to my self about what could actually be the real reasons for such spontaneous decision. Though when I pressured her about the real reasons for this action, she told me that a guy broke her heart in 2017, and since that time she has been finding it difficult to love.
Pls how can I handle this situation ? I love this girl genuinely and at the same time, at this stage of my life, I don't want to waste anytime by making repetitive appeal and persuasion in hope that probably she is gonna change her mind...
AlexReports: Another COZA Video Released Ahead Of "12 Days Of Glory" After Controversial Clip With Davido
The Anchor of Janel's Diary, an Ambassador for Youth Liberation(AYL) and Chief Executive Officer of Elizabeth Omale Online TV, Elizabeth Omale has released another amazing promotional video "@omalizz12" with her daughter(Janel) ahead of the 12Days of Glory Gospel program happening live at the Common Wealth of Zion Assembly(COZA) and will be holding from January 2nd to 13th across cities.
The promotional video advert was released to calm the controversies with the previous released clip having celebrities artist "Davido" talk about the program, but later claimed was released without his consent. According to Elizabeth Omale who had earlier apologized over the controversies generated by the video, noted that the released of the new video with her daughter was to establish her supportive interest in promoting the 12Days of Glory program. Stressing that over the years the annual event has been a blessing to so many across the world with regards to the miraculous testimonies.
The Nigerian Inspirational Speaker reiterated that the forthcoming 12DG2020 is one program that no one should miss. The programme is so exclusive as it is one event which will be held in five cities at the same time, namely Dubai, Port-harcourt, Lagos, Illorin and the E-Church. With anointed men of God from across the globe, the event is sure to be epoch and an event like never before.
Ministering at the 12Days of Glory are Mensal Otabil, Mathew Ashimolowo, Tudor Bismark, Jazz Sculark, Marissa Farrow, Bill Winston, Modele Fatoyinbo, Biodun Fatoyinbo and many other anointed men of God. Elizabeth Omalizz is a dedicated member of COZA and has remained instrumental in promoting and supporting events, programs and initiative of Common Wealth of Zion Assembly. She has also continued to used her Magazine TV Program tagged, "Janel's Diary" to promote gospel works, encouragements, inspirational topics etc.
bowagateglobal: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday announced the closure of the Sagamu Interchange Bridge in the south-western part of the country.
A statement signed by the Public Education Officer of the (FRSC) Ogun State Sector Command, Florence Okpe, explained that the decision was a result of the twin tanker explosion that occurred under the bridge on Christmas Day.
Florence, a Route Commander, disclosed that experts from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing were invited to examine the bridge after the incident.
She noted that it was advised that the bridge be closed temporarily to avoid any preventable tragedy, as it was declared unfit without repair. “Due to the damages done by the two petroleum tankers that crashed underneath the Sagamu Interchange Bridge in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday 25 December 2019, the FRSC invited Engineers of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to assess the continuous usage of the Bridge due to the intensity of the fire outbreak that damaged sections of the Bridge
“Based on their professional advice that the fire has destroyed the integrity of the bridge and may not be safe for motorisation till reinforced, the FRSC Ogun State Command is notifying members of the public to avoid the use of the bridge till it is reinforced,” the statement said.
Two tankers conveying petroleum products were said to have crashed into each other on the outward section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Both vehicles, thereafter, went up in flames due to the impact of the crash but no casualty was recorded.
In his reaction, the Sector Commander in Ogun, Clement Oladele, urged motorists to cooperate with the FRSC and the security agencies that would enforce the temporary closure of the bridge.
He, however, stressed that the enforcement exercise would only last until the bridge was repaired and reopened to motorists for use.
Oladele advised travelers approaching the Sagamu Interchange Bridge from the East via Ijebu-Ode to detour right at the back of the FRSC Emergency Roadside Clinic at Sagamu to connect the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway leading to Ogere.
“They can then make a U-turn before Ogere town and continue their journey to Lagos
“Vehicles coming from Abeokuta leading to the Eastern part of Nigeria via Ijebu Ode should avoid the Sagamu Interchange Bridge and turn right immediately after Nestle Company PLC to proceed to the Expressway leading to Lagos and they can then make a U-turn after Kara-Sagamu after the Julius Berger Yard, Sagamu to reconnect the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Ore-Benin Expressway,”
seanwilliam: if you are sensible enough, you would notice I made sure I didnt abuse you with my response,, so maintain your lane.. I dont know una problems.. I dont know how what I posted has any effect on you, live and let live..no be me u go use score cheap point.
EvenBlogger: You were not invited because you’re not important. Lady drags Actress Empress Njamah for jokingly asking rita Dominic why she wasn’t invited to her party.
Rapmoney: Cardi B (real name Belcalis Marlenis Almanzarand) and Offset (real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus) just bought a home in suburban Atlanta that can only be described as a freaking castle!
Located in Sandy Springs, Georgia roughly 20 minutes outside of Atlanta, Cardi and Offset showed off their mansion earlier tonight in a series of Instagram videos that set the social media world on fire.
The transaction must have JUST gone down because the property hasn't officially closed in the multiple listing service.
The house was most-recently listed for $5.795 million, but it's not clear how much Cardi and Offset paid. It's been on the market for 266 days as of this writing, so it's doubtful they paid full price.
Offset and Cardi currently have a combined net worth of $50 million, with $24 coming from Cardi and $26 coming from Offset.
press9jatv: Two tired gods(masquerades) spotted attaching themselves to the back of a bus after a long day of hustle in Enugu!!! Body no be firewood oooo.
Music/Radio › Re: Where Are Our Women, Our Divas? by nabegibeg: 1:48pm On Jan 09, 2020
