Author: The Nation

Singer Boy Spyce has advised his colleagues  looking to influencers for image branding.

Born Gbekile David Osemeke, the rising musical act said he detests artistes having to pay influencers to make them trend.

He explained this on the Big Friday Show with reality TV star, Tacha when he was asked about the the one thing that upsets him so much about social media and influencers.

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While responding, the Mavin signee indicated he didn’t need such validation from influencers because he possessed confidence not just in himself but in his craft.

He said: “There’s this thing that artistes do that pisses me off. They pay Twitter influencers, they have this Whatsapp group so you can just go and drop like one million or two million and tell them, “Hash tag Boy Spyce”. All of you should say I’m done. Once it’s like 9pm, they even give them time. 

“Once it’s that time, come and push this narrative, “Oh! This artiste is dope”.

“And the next thing, you’ll see this artiste is trending. That shit pisses me off.

Revealing what he did when such influencers approached him, the “Folake” hit maker stated: “They tried to do that shit with me and I blocked all of them. You guys know I don’t need PR because I’m confident in myself.

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“The ovation is too big to care about influencers validation.”

Finally, admonishing his colleagues who rely on influencers to announce their worth, Boy Spyce added: “Artistes need to stop paying people to tell the world they’re dope. Show them you’re dope.”

Fuji maestro Saheed Osupa has supported ailing actor Baba Bankefa with N500,000.

Video of the veteran actor who’s been battling stroke, soliciting financial aid recently went viral across social media platforms.

Bankefa described how the movie he created caused him to accrue overwhelming debts, which ultimately led to a stroke.

He added that he tried to reach a number of colleagues in the industry but his sense of helplessness and despair increased as a result of the disappointing quietude that followed his pleas.

In the latest development, Temilola Sobola, an Instagram influencer took to her page to announce the Fuji sensation reached out to her offering financial assistance for the actor.

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She revealed Osupa requested for Bankefa’s account details and credited it with the sum of N500,000; appreciating the celebrated singer for his kind gesture.

She wrote: “UPDATE: Yesterday I posted a video of Actor Bankefa crying and narrating how he had asked for help from his colleagues without any response.

“The master copy of the movie he produced had virus and this put him in so much debt making him to have stroke.

“Early this morning, Singer Saheed Osupa contacted me and asked for his account details. He gave him N500,000. God bless you sir @kingsaheedosupa for this great kindness.”

Top music executive, Don Jazzy has revealed his motive while selling akara (bean ball) during growing up days in Ajegunle, Lagos with his mother. 

On the latest episode of ‘Crea-ri-vi-ri’ on the Zero Conditions Podcast, Jazzy recalled having high hopes that big men would notice him in service and offer him money.

Recounting his childhood hustling days with his late mom, the Mavin boss said: “I remember it like it was yesterday. 

“I remember sitting down with my mum frying akara there, sitting on the bench there in Ajegunle, and any big man that passes by with their Peugeot 504 or Mercedes 230 or whatever and they come to buy akara. 

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“I also remember the thought in my head, ‘I wish this man would just look at me and go, ‘Young boy just take this, I know that you need it’, or something like that.”

Considered one of the most successful record label owners not just in Nigeria but Africa, the serial entrepreneur further explaining, said his lowly beginnings prompts him to lend a helping hand to individuals at every point in time.

He avowed that he identifies with everyone who is in need and is moved to offer assistance.

“I have a problem with people meeting me and not getting impacted”, added the music mogul.

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Singer Simisola Kosoko aka Simi has detailed how pregnancy and childbirth affected her sight quite negatively.

She explained having her first child, Adejare brought a number of changes to her body.

She said the one complication that arose during her pregnancy for her daughter was a sight defect.

The “Duduke” noted after the birth of her daughter she hoped the condition would improve but it worsened, compelling her to seek medical intervention.

After consulting with an optician and series of test and scans were done, she said a pair of glasses was recommended.

She sulked about having to wear glasses all the time as she’s not used to it.

“I have a little bit of a sub story for you. My daughter is three years old. Since I gave birth to her, my eyes have not been the same”, she said.

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“I feel like I had a 20/20 vision before I got pregnant but not anymore. My eyesight is gone on an excursion underground.

“Three months ago, I was like something is not tallying here. I was like seeing double. I went to do an eye scan and whatever. Everything was just turnioninion. 

“So I went for another eye exam and the doctor said I have to get glasses.

“I got a message few days ago that my glasses were ready. I’m on vacation now so I don’t have access to it.”

The verified Instagram account of BBNaija All Stars housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onu aka Whitemoney, has allegedly been overtaken by a hacker.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, The Nation correspondent observed the reality TV star’s IG profile photo had been removed with the spot left void while the page has been set to private.

Since Whitemoney is taking part in the ongoing “All Stars” Season eight edition of the reality TV show, a handler is in charge of the page.

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The account, which has 1.9 million followers, prior to the attack had been aggressively sharing Whitemoney’s best moments from the current show and soliciting votes.

But the suspected hacker has uploaded five photos of a young Arab male with no new update about the Whitemoney’s performances on the reality TV show.

Actor Desmond Elliot has shared a clip of his academic enthusiasm as he prepares for an intellectual examination.

The Lagos lawmaker posted a photo of himself in an examination hall on Instagram.        

He wrote: “Exam mode Ph.D. legislative studies in view. Oooossseeee thanks David for the pics.”

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Desmond Elliot‘s decision to pursue a Ph.D. in legislative studies showcases his commitment to academic growth and intellectual development.    

This move highlights his desire to delve deeper into the field of legislative studies, which is unarguably important given his role as a legislator.