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Only God can erase me, Naira Marley boasts
Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley said only God can “cancel” him.
He stated this in an X post on Monday.
“Only God can cancel me,” the singer said.
Cancel culture in social media lingo refers to the boycotting, shaming, or ostracism of individuals or groups due to behaviour, opinions, or statements deemed offensive or problematic.
Although it is intended to hold people accountable, its effectiveness, fairness, and implications for free speech have been subject of intense debate.
Naira Marley, who owns Marlian Music, has faced severe criticism from Nigerians since the death of his former label signee, Mohbad under controversial circumstances in September 2023.
Following Mohbad’s death, videos of his alleged harassment by Naira Marley and his associates emerged or recirculated on social media, sparking public outrage.
The police invited, detained and subsequently released the singer and his associate, Sam Larry.
Naira Marley has continued to maintain his innocence.
Over a year after the incident, many Nigerians have continued to criticise the singer, especially on social media.
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She secured the award with her song Love Me JeJe, beating Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy.
This marks Tems’ second Grammy win.
South Africa’s Tyla won the award for her hit Water in 2024 in the category’s first edition.
Tems received three nominations at this year’s Grammys, bringing her career total to eight. She was also nominated for Best Global Music Album (Born in the Wild) and Best R&B Song (Burning).
The 67th Grammy Awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Below are the categories featuring Nigerian nominees:
Best African Music Performance
Asake & Wizkid – MMS
Burna Boy – Higher
Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational
Tems – Love Me JeJe – WINNER
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Global Music Album
Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco
Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II – WINNER
Rema – Heis
Tems – Born in the Wild
Best R&B Song
Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Kehlani – After Hours
Muni Long – Ruined Me
SZA – Saturn – WINNER
Tems – Burning
Afrobeats singer Yemi Alade has excitedly unveiled her Grammy nominees Medal on social media.
The medal was presented to her at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony and Nominees Reception, ahead of the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Yemi Alade shared her gratitude and surprise at being nominated, saying it felt like a dream.
Her fans and fellow celebrities have flooded her with congratulatory messages, praising her achievement and proud representation of Nigerian music globally.
“Somebody Pinch me. I have received my Grammy Nominee Medal at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony, and Nominees Reception for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California,” Yemi Alade wrote.
Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth has finally responded to those asking him to comment on 2Face and Annie’s marital drama.
Singer 2Face on Sunday evening, announced his separation from wife, Annie.
A development which has continued to generate intense reactions on social media, especially among celebrities.
However, speaking in a viral video on his Instagram page on Saturday, Basketmouth claimed he did not want to get involved in the conversation.
Addressing those questioning his silence over the issue, Basketmouth who had previously faced public scrutiny during his divorce in 2022, said he doesn’t want to be dragged.
“I have been receiving lots of emails and DMs from people asking me why I don’t want to get involved in Tuface and Annie’s matters? I have known 2Face for 27 years and I met Annie 24 years ago.
“First of all, I’m not in any position to get involved, because I’m not qualified at all. Make I no go talk the one wey go make people remember my own, con dey drag my head.
“This new year 2025, wey we just enter, I’m just trying to have undraggable year. Please, don’t push me.”
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