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  • Music industry very dark, says Nedu Wazobia

    Music industry very dark, says Nedu Wazobia

    Media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel aka Nedu Wazobia has claimed the music industry is very dark. 

    He argued this is why the fame of young artistes doesn’t last more than two years. 

    Nedu was reacting to the sudden death of popular singer MoBad.

    The Nation reported the fast-rising singer died on Tuesday at 27.

    Speaking in a trending video on social media, Nedu poured his heart out on the happenings in the industry. 

    He said: “This music industry is very very dark. I have been in the industry for over 13 years. Everybody wants to become music artists, they want to be famous and rich, but fame in the industry doesn’t go beyond two years.

    Read Also: I had anxiety attacks in my first marriage – Nedu

    “Although there are some artistes that have special grace to reign up to 20 years. Those ones are called legends.

    “It’s when you are popular that people will come around you and be celebrating you. But you see the one wey nobody go ever forget na RIP, rest in peace, including those who forgot to post your pictures on your birthday will never forget to post it for RIP. But las las for this live don’t do things for self appraisers, do them because you find fulfilment in doing it.

    “Now see our Wonderful brother Mohbad. Did you know that the EP he dropped and nobody downloaded, but after his death the song has become top three on Naija Apple Play. May God rest his soul.”

  • Mohbad: Nigerian music industry is very dark, says Nedu

    Mohbad: Nigerian music industry is very dark, says Nedu

    As Nigerians mourn the loss of singer Mohbad on social media, popular on-air personality, Nedu Wazobia, has shared his opinion that the music industry in Nigeria can be a very challenging sector.

    He pointed out that many young artists are pursuing their musical dreams with great seriousness in hopes of gaining fame and fortune, but often their careers don’t last beyond two years.

    According to him, only a few with a ‘special grace’ stay famous for a longer time thus, ultimately earning the ‘legend’ title.

    While paying his last respect to Mohbad, the top radio personality underscored how people would generally celebrate one when they die rather than alive, referencing how swiftly the deceased’s last album ‘Blessed’ quickly shot up to being one of the top three songs in the country merely hours after his demise.

    Speaking in a video, Nedu said: “This music industry is very dark. I have been in the industry for over 13 years (especially on radio). Everybody wants to become a music artiste; they want to be famous and rich, but fame in the industry doesn’t last beyond two years.

    “If you are fortunate to get the fame, use the two years judiciously to get whatever you want.

    “Although there are some artistes that have a special grace to reign up to 20 years, after 20 years, they don’t get the hype like before; they are the ones we call legends.

    Read Also: Female influencers will find it hard to settle down- Nedu

    “It’s when you are popular that people will come around you and celebrate you. On your birthday, some will post your pictures, and some might not.

    “But people will never forget to post RIP, rest in peace, including those who forgot to post your pictures on your birthday.

    “In the end, don’t do things for self-appraisal; do them because you find fulfillment in doing them. Also, remember to add value to people.

    “Now see our wonderful brother Mohbad. Did you know that the EP he dropped was never downloaded? But after his death, the song has become one of the top three in the country. May God rest his soul.”

  • Female influencers will find it hard to settle down- Nedu

    Female influencers will find it hard to settle down- Nedu

    Popular comedian Chinedu Ani Emmanuel aka Nedu Wazobia has shared his two cents on the slim chances of female influencers getting married.

    He shared his hot takes via an episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast.

    He expressed doubts on the likelihood of many influencers tying the knot due to the way they are viewed in the society

    Nedu, known for his humorous and yet controversial remarks, drew from his own experiences working with influencers to express his perspective.

    Read Also: Nedu Wazobia named as payment platform ambassador

    He explained that he understands how men think, especially when it has to do with relationships.

    According to him, most men are hesitant to commit to influencers who frequently post pictures and videos of their exposed bodies.

    He stated that men often discuss these intimate details with each other, making it less appealing for them to consider marrying an influencer based on their public image.

    Nedu however hoped the influencers would get married.

    Despite his desire to see the influencers find happiness in marriage, he acknowledged that it would be difficult due to the promiscuous lifestyle that many of them lead.

  • Patricia unveils Nedu, Woli Agba, others as brand ambassadors

    To push its brand in Africa, online Gift-card and Cryptocurrency exchange company, PATRICIA, has unveiled 14 entertainers and influencers as brand ambassadors.

    Among those unveiled includes On-Air-Personality and TV Host Nedu, Instagram influencer, Janemena, WoliAgba, Oluwadolarz and Xploit Comedy. Others are Funny Toheeb, Demgohearword, Steve Chuks, Ogbeni Adan, HolySwagger, Datwarrigirl and BabaAlariya.

    At the official signing at Patricia HQ, Lagos, the founder of the company, Mr. Fejiro Hanu Agbodje, reiterated his commitment and desire to making the e-commerce ecosystem a safe place for Nigerians to do business. He also said that more products would be rolled out in the coming months and years.

    “At Patricia, innovation is a core value and is the main reason why we embarked on this journey with the influencers, just like Globacom did with musicians, we do the same with the influencers,” Agbodje said.

    “We are happy having influential personalities associate with our brand and joining this great family of repute with an amazing track record of professionalism. We have worked with Yung6ix and Erigga in the past and it has been very successful, and now we want to make it bigger by taking it to a new level. We are happy to start a brilliant journey with these influencers, we can only see nothing but a brighter future for all.”

    Patricia, which started business in 2017 as the first gift card trading company in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, deals in converting unused gift-cards for cash and other forms of crypto like bitcoin and has attracted customers across Africa.

  • Patricia unveils Nedu, Woli Agba, others as brand ambassadors

    To push its brand in Africa, online Gift-card and Cryptocurrency exchange company, PATRICIA, has unveiled 14 entertainers and influencers as brand ambassadors.

    Among those unveiled includes On-Air-Personality and TV Host Nedu, Instagram influencer, Janemena, WoliAgba, Oluwadolarz and Xploit Comedy. Others are Funny Toheeb, Demgohearword, Steve Chuks, Ogbeni Adan, HolySwagger, Datwarrigirl and BabaAlariya.

    At the official signing at Patricia HQ, Lagos, the founder of the company, Mr. Fejiro Hanu Agbodje, reiterated his commitment and desire to making the e-commerce ecosystem a safe place for Nigerians to do business. He also said that more products would be rolled out in the coming months and years.

    “At Patricia, innovation is a core value and is the main reason why we embarked on this journey with the influencers, just like Globacom did with musicians, we do the same with the influencers,” Agbodje said.

    “We are happy having influential personalities associate with our brand and joining this great family of repute with an amazing track record of professionalism. We have worked with Yung6ix and Erigga in the past and it has been very successful, and now we want to make it bigger by taking it to a new level. We are happy to start a brilliant journey with these influencers, we can only see nothing but a brighter future for all.”

    Patricia, which started business in 2017 as the first gift card trading company in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, deals in converting unused gift-cards for cash and other forms of crypto like bitcoin and has attracted customers across Africa.

  • Okey Bakassi, Yaw, others host show to honour Sam Loco

    Okey Bakassi, Yaw, others host show to honour Sam Loco

    In an effort to remember the good deeds and the life well spent by the popular late Nigerian actor, Sam Loco Efe, Glitz Entertainment and Promotion have signed the comedian, Aston Mimicko and host the Creme de la Creme of the Nigeria entertainment Industry to  perform at the maiden edition of “The Diary of Mimicko”

    The show that was held at Glitz Event Center started in the evening with red carpet and had Sound Sultan, TY Mix, Humblesmith in performance.

    Other comedians that performed include Okey Bakassi, Nedu, Bishop Umoh, Yaw, Emah oh my God, Funnybone and others

    The event showcased colourful performances from the artists that brought glamour and fun to the whole show and was finally wrapped up by Hymblesmith with Exclusive live performance on the stage.

  • WAZOBIA FM’S NEDU APOLOGISES FOR INDECENT PHOTO

    WAZOBIA FM’S NEDU APOLOGISES FOR INDECENT PHOTO

    Wazobia FM OAP, Ani Chinedu Michael, popularly called Nedu, has come out to apologise to fans for posting suggestive pictures online. The presenter had posted pictures he took with model, actress, presenter; Sarah Ofilli.

    Unfortunately, some of the pictures in question had the pretty lady in a crouching position facing a seated Nedu who was wearing an ecstatic expression on his face. The pose was vilified for being overtly sexual, and in bad taste. Nedu was however quick to explain that the photo was shot for a video skit for another project and was mistakenly shared.

    “Posted a pix earlier in error, abeg make una no vex. Na play we dey, quite expensive I agree,” he explained.

    He also stated that he is a married man, and opined that people were blowing things out of proportion.

    In her defense, Sarah explained the origin of the photos and why they were taken. She explained that it was a skit of her character attempting to seduce Nedu on his live show on Wazobia TV. She averred that nothing could have happened as they had people with them.

    She said, “Okay people calm down, it was just a funny skit of me trying to seduce Nedu on his live show on Wazobia TV! So obviously nothing could have positively happened with five camera people around. Come on people, use your brains. Sigh! Tune in again to you never know what you will see.”