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2baba becomes the first musician to be awarded Fellow Music at OAU

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5 years ago

March 22, 2019

BY: Nmerichukwu Igweamaka

Nigerian music legend, Tuface Idibia, has been conferred with the award of the Fellow of the school of music by the Department of Music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

The 43-year-old singer, who is also a songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur, became the pioneer recipient of the award, which was presented to him at the department’s 1st public lecture and fellowship award on Wednesday.

Receiving the award, Tuface said: “Being the torch-bearer for the new pop movement is a role I do not take lightly. And I am honored to have been found worthy of such noble albeit enormous responsibility.”

Tuface, who was also a guest lecturer, presented a paper on the topic: “2 decades of Afro-pop in Nigeria: The perspective of 2Baba”.

He is a recipient of several awards including five Headies Awards (Hip-hop award), four Channel O Music Awards, BET Award, MOBO Award, Kora Award, MTV Europe Music Award, World Music Award.

The award-winning singer and songwriter, who was a member of the defunct music group, Plantashun Boiz, recently had a face-off with Blackface.

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Why I’m Not Ready For Kids – Singer Burna Boy Reveals

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

Grammy Award-winning singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed why he is not yet ready to have children.

He made this known during an Instagram live session on his page on Wednesday.

Burna Boy claimed that his desire to provide the same level of love and dedication his parents gave him is the reason why he is not having kids.

Explaining further, Burna Boy said, “Why haven’t I had kids yet? Bro, it’s because I don’t want to have kids. Like, have you seen my operation? Have you seen my mom the way she loves me? Have you seen my dad the way he loves me?

“Bro, I know I can’t give that to anyone right now with the life I live. So until I am settled and can be there for my children every day, every minute of every day, I am not having any kids.”

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Men Of The Lagos State Police Command Have Arrested Singer Portable

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3 days 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.

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

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2 weeks 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.