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2024 MTV Video Music Award: African Music More Than Just Afrobeats – South African Singer, Tyla

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South African singer, Tyla has sparked a controversy concerning the place of Afrobeats in African music, when she distanced herself from the genre at the just concluded 2024 MTV Video Music Award.

While making her acceptance speech as the winner of the Best Afrobeats Award at MTV VMAs 2024, which held during the week at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the award-winning singer described her win as ‘just so special but also bittersweet’, because she represents ‘Amapiano,’ not Afrobeats. Tyla added that “African music is so diverse’, and more than just Afrobeats.”

“Thank you. MTV, my team, God, everyone, this is such a big moment for Africa and African music. The global impact that “Water” has had on the world proves African music can also be pop music. This is so special but also bittersweet, because I know there’s a tendency to group African artists under Afrobeats.

It’s a thing and though Afrobeats has run things and has opened many doors for us, African music is so diverse, it’s more than just Afrobeats. I come from South Africa. I represent amapiano. I represent my culture. I want to shout out to all the Afrobeats artists in this category with me.”

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Her speech on the night, however, has been criticized by popular OAP, Do2dtun,who accused the singer of not aligning with her musical identity “Aunty @tyla a.k.a am not Afrobeats, I am Amapiano. We have heard you but your song ‘Water’ is not Amapiano either. If you thought you were categorized in the wrong category, you should have given the award back or denounced the nomination”, Do2dtun wrote.

But is it possible for Tyla to separate herself from being an Afrobeats singer? Your guess is as good as mine. The 22-year-old singer won the award for her major hit “Water” The music video has more than 230 million views on YouTube and almost 800 million streams on Spotify

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Davido Gives Reasons Why He Honoured Abducted Oyo Sch Victims at FIFA World Cup

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Davido has explained the reason behind his emotional tribute during his performance at the FIFA World Cup, saying he could not remain silent while children and teachers are still missing in Nigeria.

Speaking on the gesture, the Afrobeats star said many people avoid discussing the country’s security challenges because they want to protect Nigeria’s image, but insisted that there is no image to protect when innocent children are being abducted.

> “A lot of people don’t really want to talk about what is going on in our country. Simply because they want to protect the image. But there’s no image to protect if little kids are being kidnapped,” Davido said.

The singer noted that although he was honoured to perform at the World Cup, he believed it was important to use the global stage to draw attention to the plight of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State.

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According to him, everyone has a unique way of making an impact, and his platform is music and live performances.

> “My power is in music and performances. These students and teachers have been missing and still haven’t been found. So yeah, I used my platform to project what’s really going on,” he added.

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Video of Family of Bouncer Reportedly Killed in Sam Larry Crash Sparks Emotional Reactions Online

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A video said to show the wife, mother and children of a bouncer who reportedly died in the road accident involving music promoter Sam Larry has surfaced on social media, drawing emotional reactions from Nigerians.

The footage, which has been widely circulated online, shows family members believed to be mourning the deceased, whose death has not yet been officially confirmed by relevant authorities.

The accident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday, has continued to generate widespread attention following reports that the bouncer, who was said to have been travelling with Sam Larry at the time of the crash, lost his life.

Although details surrounding the incident remain unclear, the emergence of the video has intensified conversations on social media, with many users expressing sympathy for the bereaved family and offering prayers for those affected.

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As of the time of filing this report, neither Sam Larry nor law enforcement authorities have publicly released a detailed statement confirming the identity of the deceased or providing a comprehensive account of the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Toke Makinwa advocates dating within one’s income level

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Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has shared her views on the role of financial compatibility in relationships and marriage.

Speaking on a recent episode of the MENtality podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Makinwa said she believes people should date within their income bracket, arguing that significant financial differences can create challenges in relationships.

She also claimed that many men pursue relationships with women whose lifestyles exceed their financial capacity, only to later complain that women are materialistic.

She said, “I am a big believer of date within your age and within your class. That way there will not be stories that touch.

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“You will have a good girl at home, a girl who will even make dinner with her own money when you don’t have. Yet, some men will still want to cheat on her with a woman they can’t afford.

“Heaven forbid you end up with a guy who hasn’t blown. The day he blows that is when you will know his true personality.

“And that scares women. Money doesn’t change people, it just reveal who the person is. So many men are treating women who sacrificed everything for them badly.”

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