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We learnt what we are doing from Your father, AY replies Seun Kuti
Popular stand-up comedian and Nollywood actor, Ayo Makun also known as AY, says he was taught how to crack jokes by Fela Kuti, late father of Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat singer.
AY was reacting after Seun revealed why he mocked him over the fire outbreak that razed his multimillion-naira mansion in Lagos.
Freelanews had reported how fire gutted the house of the comedian on August 6.
Speaking in a recent live session, the singer said he had joked about the incident because AY “take my trials and tribulations to make a joke”.
Seun, who spoke in pidgin English, claimed that the comedian “portrayed my daughter as a dog for his yeye skit video”.
He said: “They say I dey laugh Ayo Makun (AY) say him house burn. You know follow me often because people wey dey follow me often go tell say the day gangan wey the house burn, I went live.
“As the house dey burn, as dem dey try quench the fire, I was on live. Except you sef when he (AY) dey portray my daughter as dog for his yeye skit video; dey take my trials and tribulations take make joke. He used my trials and tribulations to make joke. Not only that. He called my daughter a dog basically in his useless skit.
“That unfunny modaf**ker. That dry goat with smelly mouth. His mouth dey smell. Ask anybody in the industry except they want to lie to you. My own daughter he portray as dog. That one wey dem beat his wife for house. No woman for his life go ever respect him because I’m sure his children have seen him beating his wife.”
Responding, AY, in a video shared on Wednesday said as someone who looked for a child for 13 years, he is not one to mock a human being, let alone a child.
He said: “I made a decision to respond to this because he mentioned that I addressed his baby as a dog. For me, I love kids. I am one human being who looked for kids for like 13 years. I don’t think I would find myself in a position to mock another living being as a child and refer to that child as a dog.
“I want to categorically say I am a stand-up comedian and as stand-up comedians, we run social commentaries on different activities, especially trending issues but I have come to understand that in Nigeria, people now take comedians seriously and take politicians as the jokers.
“For some reasons, I know that you (Seun) have traveled far and wide. Your sense of humour should be more open to jokes if we say it’s a joke and then you can take it as a joke. You throw shades, Seun. Nobody comes for you.
“Your dad used to do ‘yabbings’ night. Yabbing everybody in politics…. He used to do all of that and people go there to laugh because they know that he is a social commentator. He’s doing his job. We are doing the same thing. So, I don’t see why you take offence on my own. Your father taught us this job.
“As I am here, I take jokes. Whenever the joke is on me, I just laugh because I know that these people don’t mean anything. They are just joking. Jokes are meant to be jokes.”
Wife of late Yoruba movie star, Mufutau Sanni Abdulahi, popularly known as Ajigijaga, has opened up on how she and her children were mistreated by her late husband’s family after his death.
Speaking on the Talk To B show, she revealed that she was evicted from their home on the same day he died and left with no belongings.
She further disclosed that she now relies on street hawking to provide for her family and has faced reluctance from others to assist her.
“The day he died, his family pursued me out of our house, saying they couldn’t take care of me and the kids. I didn’t take a dime from the house, even clothes, it was just me and my kids,” she said.
“Now that he is dead, I am now a hawker, this was something he never allowed me to do when he was alive. I have to hawk so I can feed my children.
“No one wanted to help me because they didn’t want people to misunderstand them and claim they were sleeping with her.”
MTV Base, Africa’s leading youth culture and entertainment brand channel, celebrated its annual MTV Base Day on Friday, 26 April 2024, with an electrifying night of music and entertainment at The Good Beach.
Marking another year of championing African talent, the event was a resounding success, capturing African youth culture’s vibrant energy and spirit.
The night showcased some of Nigeria’s stars, with captivating performances from artists such as Eltee Skillz, Morravey, Oladapo, 1dabanton, Gdzilla, Minz, W4 and. The atmosphere was electric as the music flowed, and the audience danced and sang along to the pulsating beats.
L-R Ibrahim Aliyu, Julie LeBlanc, Country Manager, Paramount Africa, Bada Akintunde-Johnson_ Thomas Bruns, Senior Channels Manager, Paramount Africa, Busola Komolafe_ Julie Mckay, Temitayo Famutimiy.
Celebrities like DJ Xclusive, Skalez, B-Red, VJ Adams, Sheggz, Kelechi FC, and Soma added to the star-studded event, mingling with guests and enjoying the performances alongside the energetic crowd.
With Ilooise ‘Ilowitdflo’ Omonhinmin and Oluchi Harrison, members of the MTV Base Culture Squad, keeping the energy high as hosts, they captivated the audience with their infectious enthusiasm and undeniable charisma.
Musician, Morravey performing on stage
‘MTV Base Day’ celebration is a testament to MTV Base’s long commitment to providing a platform for African youth culture, celebrating diverse talents and showcasing the vibrant spirit of the continent’s music scene.
With the support of official partners Flying Fish, Darling Hair and Regal Deluxe, the event delivered an unforgettable experience that truly lived up to the essence of African music and entertainment.
To see more highlights from the night, follow @mtvbasewest across all social media platforms and join the conversation using the official hashtag #MTVBaseDay.
Big Brother Naija reality show season 8 winner Ilebaye Odiniya, has expressed how excited she is to be one of the youngest multi-billionaires in Nigeria.
In a recent interview, she expressed how grateful she is to God for using Big Brother to make her the star she is today, saying that it is a really good privilege.
Speaking on her fashion sense, Ilebaye revealed she is inspired by Gen Z Baddie, adding that she is her own fashion icon.
“My outfit is inspired by Gen Z Baddie. I am my own fashion icon.
“It feels so good to be one of the youngest multi-billionaires and winning the All Stars. I am grateful to God for using Big Brother to make me the Star that I am. It’s a really good privilege”, she said.
Recently, Ilebaye pocketed N120 million after she won the All-Star edition of the reality show in October last year.
In a recent Instagram live session with fans, she confirmed that she has received the prize money.
Her revelation came after Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna called out the organisers, claiming that she has not yet received the N100 million she won from the show in 2022.
Ilebaye said, “I have received my [BBNaija prize] money. I haven’t even touched tiny part of it. My money haven’t finished. I haven’t touched my prize money. And this is a fact.”
The Big Brother All Stars prize presentation ceremony had in attendance, Oluwakemi Adedeji, Marketing Communications Manager, HFM; Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice West Africa; Ilebaye Odiniya, Winner, Big Brother Naija All-Stars; Chinedu Oparaku, Director Product Marketing, Moniepoint.
Receiving the prize, Ilebaye expressed her gratitude towards her fans, the organizers, and her fellow housemates.
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