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Davido hints on going into politics

Published

5 years ago

February 9, 2019

grassroots

By: Nmerichukwu Igweamaka

Musician Davido has served an indication of his readiness to venture into politics.

It may not be the case of ditching music to become a politician as the artiste says he may be practising both.

In an interview with Channel 24, David Adedeji Adeleke as the musician is known in real life said: “I might probably go into politics. If I’m not in it 100%, I might just be around. There’s a lot of things going home that’s not right. If I was in that position, there’s a lot of things I’ll do differently.”

Davido has recently been more focused on party politics. He was very active in the campaign to get his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke elected as governor of his home state of Osun.

Celebrities and politics

A number of Nigerian celebrities have ventured into politics one way or the other. While some run for elections and lost, others won, with a few earning political appointments.

In 2015, actor Desmond Elliot represented the All Progressives’ Congress in the Lagos State Assembly and won. Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), one of the most celebrated actors in Nigerian on the other hand, served as Commissioner of Culture and Tourism in Delta State from 2009 till 2015.

Actress, Hilda Dokubo, one of the first Nigerian celebrities to get into the political game, was appointed Special Adviser on Youth Affairs to the former Rivers State governor, Peter Odili in the early 2000s.

Nkiru Sylvanus, a veteran actress was appointed the Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs to the Imo State Government in 2011. She was later made Special Adviser on Public Relations to the same state Government.

Meanwhile, musician Banky W wants to be in the House of Representatives as he is contesting for the Eti Osa seat on the ticket of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), a party led by Prince Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi, a 27-year-old youth activist and entrepreneur.

•Source: Vanguard

Entertainment

Men Of The Lagos State Police Command Have Arrested Singer Portable

Published

16 hours ago

May 15, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The singer was arrested or rather dramatically dragged into the police van while he was trying to run away from the arrest on May 14 following a petition from a car dealer.

Portable being dragged into the van by the police

Portable allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million from the car dealer, made a down payment and took the vehicle away with the promise to pay the balance.

After waiting for a while without any word concerning his balance, the dealer reached out to the singer who claimed the car he purchased had faults. The dealer then asked the singer to return the car or pay the balance but Portable allegedly refused.

Following a petition from the dealer, the police moved in and arrested the singer who is currently in their custody.

When contacted, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest of the singer.

Entertainment

Celebrities Turn Up For The Dedication Of Ali Baba’s Triplets In Lagos

Published

1 week ago

May 6, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

Comedians such as AY Makun, Seyi Law, and MC Lively and many other celebrities were in attendance at the child dedication ceremony of ace comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba.

Recall that the comedian announced the birth of his triplets, born two months earlier, on his Instagram account on Monday, April 1, 2024. However, some netizens thought it was a prank which Ali Baba didn’t bother clarifying.

Here are pictures from the dedication ceremony.

We congratulate him and his wife once more.

Entertainment

Big Congratulations To BBNaija Star, Miracle Igbokwe Who Graduated With Distinction From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University In Florida USA

Published

3 weeks ago

April 27, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The reality TV star disclosed this on his Instagram story on Friday, sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate.

Over the years, He has carried us along his Journey of becoming a trained pilot. In July 2018, Ikechukwu obtained his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License.

In March 2019, he further disclosed that he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

He was also reported to have celebrated passing his Flight Instructor exam in 2023, as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from US aviation authorities in 2024.

Miracle was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.