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Tinubu Hails Tems On Grammy Award, Applauds Other Nigerian Artists

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

On behalf of the entire nation, President Tinubu commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time.

The President celebrates the rise of a new generation of young and multi-talented Nigerian musical artists who have propelled Afrobeats to international prominence, projecting the country’s reputation as a powerhouse of musical innovation, creativity and cultural influence.

“From Africa to Antarctica, Asia to Australia, Europe to the Americas, the Nigerian music industry, particularly, Afrobeats has become a source of national pride, promoting a sense of identity and self-expression while uniting people across borders, ” he says.

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President Tinubu congratulates other Nigerian artists nominated for this year’s Grammy Award: Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Lojay, Davido, and Burna Boy.

He thanks these patriots for putting Nigeria on the global map of great achievers in the music industry and for showcasing the country’s creative excellence.

“You are all inspiration and role models to many young people. The nation remains deeply grateful for your contributions to music, job creation, and tourism promotion. I wish you all continued success in your musical careers.”

Bayo Onanuga

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Praying five times daily made me dump Islam initially— Actress Habibat

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Yoruba actress Habibat Jinad has opened up about her religious journey, revealing why she initially left Islam.

She shared that she once attended church despite being a Muslim and eventually experienced a dream that changed her perspective.

In an interview on Wasilacoded TV’s official YouTube channel, Jinad explained that, although she was raised as a Muslim, she used to go to church until she received a message from her late grandmother in a dream.

She admitted that she initially found Islamic prayers too demanding, which led her to explore Christianity.

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Singer Korede opens up on long-standing question of where he’s been

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Singer Korede Bello has addressed concerns from fans regarding his relative absence from the public eye, sharing a deeply introspective message on Instagram.

In an Instagram post made over the weekend and accompanied by Carlos Cipa’s instrumental piece The Place Where They Go, Korede opened up about his journey of self-discovery and the significance of inner peace.

Responding to frequent inquiries about his whereabouts, the singer stated, “Whenever I hear or see comments like ‘Where have you been?’ I’m always usually kind of surprised. Why? Because I’ve been here all along, with me, myself and I.”

He highlighted the importance of self-awareness over external validation, adding, “I’m grateful that I don’t have to ask myself ‘Korede, where are you?’ For it is better for the world to ask ‘Where have you been’ than for you to ask yourself ‘Who am I…. where am I?’”

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Korede also reflected on the often-overlooked struggles of fame, stating, “Don’t you know that you can be extremely rich and famous but lost inside your mind? I have come to realize that the more you connect with yourself the less the world connects with you.”alize that the more you connect with yourself, the less the world connects with you.”

The ‘Godwin’ singer acknowledged that deep self-reflection often leads to noticeable changes in one’s outlook and interactions.

“You think different, you act different because you are different. They might even say ‘Who do you think you are?…’ But this hero’s journey is so necessary because you cannot truly stand out until you stand out and become outstanding,” he said.

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Mohbad Wife, Cries Out, Claims Baby Liam Was Attacked

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Omowunmi Aloba, widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, caused a stir online with a deeply distressing live video that has left many shaken.

In the viral clip, Wunmi, her voice thick with fear and anguish, frantically cried out for help, claimed her little son, Liam, had been attacked.

The weight of her desperation was undeniable as she declared that she would never stay silent, unlike her late husband, who, according to her, remained quiet until the very end, only for his life to be cruelly taken.

With raw emotion spilling from her every word, Wunmi vowed to fight for Liam until her last breath, refusing to let history repeat itself.

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She painted a chilling picture of the threats looming over her, recalled how she and her son were allegedly targeted for abduction and threatened with gun at Mohbad’s coroner’s inquest.

The terror in her voice made it clear she no longer felt safe, not inside her home, not outside, not anywhere.

As panic and uncertainty grip her, she pleaded with Nigerians, with anyone who still has a sense of justice, to come to her rescue.

According to her, Liam, an innocent child, is being dragged into a storm he never asked for, and she is determined not to let him become another casualty of silence.

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Her desperate cry for help sparked concern among her live viewers, while others who saw the clip online reacted with worry, some raised eyebrows.

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