Entertainment
Michael Jackson remains ‘Greatest of All Time’, post mortem earnings now $2.4bn
Jeffrey Daniel, American dancer, singer and choreographer, says late legendary artiste, Michael Jackson, remains the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) of Pop Music.
He spoke in an interview on Sunday in Abuja.
Daniel, a founding member of the renowned American R&B vocal group ‘Shalamar’, said the works and influence of the acclaimed King of Pop across the global made him irreplaceable.
According to him, Jackson’s timeless music, dance and fashion, as well as his philanthropic impact made him a global figure in popular music culture.
He said Jackson’s innovation in music, stage and video performances have influenced artistes across many music genres and still do over a decade of his passing
“To ask me, if Michael is the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T), his record speaks for itself, as he has sold more albums than anybody in the history of music.
“Michael passed away since 2009 but there are children now, five years old and six years old, who are still imitating him.
“They were not even alive when he was here and so Michael’s legacy is just as strong as ever.
“In fact, it is just reported that his estate worth so much, and his music, his videos and all that stuff, is worth something over $500 million.
“After his passing these years, he is still worth that much, and I think people will continue to celebrate and enjoy Michael Jackson’s legacy for years to come,” he said.
He said Jackson was his cousin and fan, and they shared mutual admiration before they started working together professionally.
Daniel, acclaimed to be the pioneer of the iconic dance move ‘backslide’, said he was a great influence on Jackson’s formative years, who later popularised the ‘backslide’ and changed it to its signature ‘Moonwalk’.
“I started dancing on the television show, Soul Train, where I went through a succession of dances from ‘locker’ to ‘waacking’ and then to ‘body popping’.
“When I started doing the backslide, Michael was watching me do it on TV, and we later got a call to teach him how to do the backslide and some body popping moves.
“So, I was working with Michael for how many years, not knowing that we are cousins, until I finally found out,” he said.
Michael Jackson, globally known as the “King of Pop”, died on June 25, 2009 at 50, after about four decades of music career.
In 2016, Forbes estimated annual gross earnings by the Jackson Estate at $825 million, the largest ever recorded for a celebrity, mostly due to the sale of the Sony/ATV catalog.
In 2018, the figure was $400 million and that was the eighth year since his death that Jackson’s annual earnings were reported to be over $100 million, thus bringing Jackson’s postmortem total to $2.4 billion.
In 2020, Forbes recognised Jackson as the top-earning dead celebrity each year from his death to 2020, except in 2012.
Jackson was named Forbes’ highest-paid dead celebrity of the year 2023, with an estimated $115 million in earnings.
The ranking was based on pre-tax earnings from sales, licensing deals, streams and other sources of income between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023.
Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has dismissed widespread speculations about his safety and whereabouts, declaring on Tuesday that he was neither missing nor kidnapped.
The music icon made this known in a live video shared by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, following a social media storm ignited by his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye.
Damilola had on Monday, raised the alarm over her father’s whereabouts, accusing her stepbrother, Dayo, whom she described as KSA’s manager, of allegedly holding the veteran singer hostage and mismanaging his affairs.
In a flurry of social media posts, Damilola called for Dayo’s arrest, claiming he had been “stealing” from the musician and preventing access to him.
One of her posts read: “Dad told my brother that he wants to go home. Where is he? Where are his phones? He has not been online or picking up his calls. Where is he?”
Another stated: “I want Dayo (manager) apprehended. I want him to provide all the money they have been stealing from him. He has a UK visa, thinking he can run.”
However, speaking in the video on Tuesday, King Sunny Ade reassured fans that he was hale, hearty, and actively performing live music at events. He specifically mentioned performing at a show in Lekki, Lagos, over the weekend and noted that he was on his way to another performance.
“Nobody kidnapped me. I pray, as I don’t want anybody to kidnap me. I believe that the whole world is in love with me. This is me, King Sunny Ade. I have to thank God and you, my fans, for the concern. I have been doing my shows. I was at a show last Saturday at Lekki, Lagos. I am on my way to have a show, and I am coming back again to play in Lagos, as well. So, I have nothing to say other than to thank God and to thank you,” KSA said.
The singer also appreciated Nigerians and fans worldwide for their concern, noting that the confusion might have stemmed from some of his children not seeing him recently.
“I know my children are in love with me, and they want to see me. I didn’t go anywhere. This is me. I thank the children, too, for their concern as well.
“By God’s grace, enjoyment continues. I am still in music. Music is my life; it is my business, and I will continue to do it. I thank the whole world for loving me as usual,” he added.
By Francesca Hangeior
Angela Okorie’s ex-boyfriend, known as Oil Money, has responded after the actress called him out on social media for allegedly cheating on her with her Nollywood colleagues.
In a private chat with popular Nigerian critic, Radiogad, Oil Money revealed that Angela is 7 years older than him. He claimed he was only helping her out in the relationship, but she became ungrateful and started acting up.
“She always talks too much and brags. She’ll be 50 this year but acts like a 22-year-old. Even my 20-year-old baby mama is more mature than her,” he said.
Oil Money also said his family never supported the relationship and accused Angela of bringing different men to the house, calling them “fans” or “workers.”
According to him, Angela begged to visit him in London just last week, but he refused.
“She has nothing to bring to the table. I keep blocking her and she keeps coming back,” he added.
Entertainment
Cubana Chief Priest responds following reports of being denied entry at Headies Awards
Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has made a special announcement amid reports of being denied entry at the 17th Headies Awards.
He recently made headlines after a viral video surfaced showing security personnel blocking him at the event’s entrance, sparking mixed reactions online.
Amid the buzz, Cubana Chief Priest remains unfazed, as shown in his latest Instagram post.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI9wSnUI28y/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
Cubana Chief Priest shared a clip of him shaking hands with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu which later confirmed his entrance at the Headies Award.
Also. the socialite also expressed gratitude to his fans for their support following his recent performance in Eyinmba, while announcing the upcoming release of new music.
His post reads, “Thank you so much Aba Eyinmba city. New music out in a bit. One is not enough. Wait for it”.
See the post below;
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI_d8XDo6D3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
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