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How I became a boss lady – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats sensational singer, Tiwa Savage, has said that working on her debut film ‘Water and Garri’, saw her put her “boss lady” on.
‘Water and Garri’, which was directed by Meji Alabi, is the singer’s debut film in industry and it will start streaming on May 10, 2024.
Water and Garri follows a Nigerian fashion designer who returns to the country after building a successful career in the US.
Speaking on her role as a producer in an interview with ABC News, Tiwa Savage said that working on the project, which was directed by Meji Alabi, saw her put her “boss lady” on.
She said: “Executive producing was like me just putting my boss hat on and trying to be a boss lady in all aspects of my life. It was fun and it was stressful doing that and also starring in it. But it just showed me that I can do anything I put my mind to. There are so many things that I have dreams of accomplishing and now I’m really motivated.”
The ‘African Bad Girl’ also spoke about why she decided to go into acting and why the movie bears the same title as her 2021 EP.
“I’ve always wanted to do acting. I’ve always wanted to do movies. Actually, that was my first love before music. So it felt like a full circle moment for me. I just felt it was time for me to finally get into that. I never wanted to let go of music, so it’s a great way for me to still embody that,” she added.
Tiwa Savage said that she was drawn to the film because it was told from a female perspective.
“It’s a story first of all told by a female from a female point of view. I’m always an advocate for that and I don’t think we have enough of that in the space of Nollywood and just in Africa in general. We do have but I don’t think we have enough. It’s refreshing for me. It’s a story about love, female empowerment,” she said.
Tiwa Savage also spoke about the rise of Afrobeats in the West.
“I feel like genres like RnB, jazz, and soul all originated from Africa, so it’s a full circle moment to have Afrobeats having its moment right now. And then hear elements of it from the rhythm to the soul in the music. I felt like we were losing a bit of that in commercial music these days. It’s good to see that African music is getting its shine again,” she added.
The video shows a woman resembling Eke engaging in a sexual act, but Eke firmly refutes the claim, pointing out differences in appearance and condemning the video as a fantasy created by her detractors.
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) winner Mercy Eke has strongly denied any involvement in a viral video circulating online.
The video features a woman who bears a resemblance to Eke, engaging in a sexual act while using an adult toy. However, Eke has made it clear that the woman in the video is not her.
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Taking to Instagram, the reality TV star condemned the video and outlined specific differences in appearance between herself and the woman.
She noted that she does not wear long nails, piercings, or the specific type of socks seen in the video. Eke stated that these distinctions prove the woman is not her, calling the circulating footage a product of “evil fantasies” aimed at tarnishing her image.
Eke posted, “The video y’all are circulating can never be me. I do not wear long nails. No piercing. I don’t wear such socks, that girl does not look like me. Sorry to disappoint y’all evil fantasies. I don’t do such nonsense. Not my MO.”
Fans and supporters have rallied around Eke, praising her for addressing the situation directly and denouncing the spread of the false video.
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Mohbad’s father demanded immediate burial after receiving N2 million – personal assistant
Mohbad’s personal assistant, Adeyemo Boluwatife, testified at the coroner’s inquest that the late singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, demanded his immediate burial after receiving N2 million from Davido. This was revealed during a hearing in Ikorodu regarding the circumstances of Mohbad’s death.
Adeyemo Boluwatife, the personal assistant to the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has testified at the coroner’s inquest in Ikorodu, Lagos State, claiming that Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, requested an immediate burial after receiving N2 million from Davido.
Adeyemo made this statement while appearing before the inquest, which was set up to investigate the cause of the singer’s sudden death on September 12, 2023.
Adeyemo revealed that after Mohbad’s death, his father was insistent on burying him quickly, despite the ongoing calls for justice and an autopsy.
He added that Aloba’s decision came after Davido sent N2 million, of which N1 million was transferred by Adeyemo to Aloba and the remaining sum was given to Mohbad’s younger brother, Adura.
The funds were used to cover hospital expenses and ambulance fees.
The inquest was set up by the Lagos State Government after Mohbad’s death raised suspicions across the nation. His body was exhumed for an autopsy on September 21, 2023, amid widespread demands for justice.
During the court proceedings, Adeyemo also disclosed that law enforcement officials took custody of Mohbad’s phone following his death.
This testimony has added further complexity to the unfolding investigation into Mohbad’s mysterious death, which has already ignited debates and calls for transparency in the case.
Islamic singer Ibraheem Labaeka resigns from his role as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, citing discomfort with being paid for doing nothing. Labaeka’s resignation letter, now viral on social media, explains his decision to prioritise purpose and impact over the position.
Popular Islamic singer Ibraheem Labaeka has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
In a resignation letter dated September 12, 2024, Labaeka expressed his discomfort with being compensated for a role in which he felt his contributions were unnecessary.
Labaeka stated that his conscience could not allow him to continue in a job that lacked purpose and impact.
He highlighted that public service should be based on trust, and he could no longer accept a salary without fulfilling his responsibilities meaningfully.
The letter, which has garnered widespread attention on social media, reflects Labaeka’s dissatisfaction with the position.
He expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq for the opportunity but reiterated that he could not stay in a role that went against his principles.
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