With the introduction of new guidelines for the nation’s foreign exchange market with the adoption of a single structure through the interbank/autonomous window by the Central Bank, the naira on Monday crashed by 31 per cent to 288.85 against the United States dollar on at the close of trading. It closed at 288/dollar at the new official market.
The local currency also depreciated at the parallel market where it closed at 346 to the greenback, down from around 330 and 335 on Friday.
The naira, which was pegged at 197-199 per dollar before the emergence of the new forex policy, closed at 288.85 to the dollar on Monday, with the forces of demand and supply coming to play to determine the value of the nation’s currency after the CBN allowed it to float freely.
The CBN said it cleared a total foreign exchange demand backlog of $4bn with a dollar exchanging for N280 at the foreign exchange market.
The President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said the naira fell to 346 against the dollar at the parallel market, because “the interbank market has not effectively taken off.”
He said,
“There is no way demand can reduce at the parallel market now because the 41 imported items are still banned from accessing official forex market,” he said, adding that the backlog of dollar demand was far higher than $4bn.
“Up untill now, many correspondent banks have yet to send their unmet obligations to the Central Bank of Nigeria. And for the foreign inflow that we are expecting, there is still lack of confidence by the investors as to how liquidity is going to be sustainable so that when they want to move out, they won’t have the problem of dollar scarcity. So, they are watching to see how liquid the market will be, and that will take a couple of weeks before this can be unravelled,” Gwadabe explained.
Several muslim clerics took over a school in Osun to ensure compliance with the rule on wearing hijab to school by Muslim students.
Up to 25 muslim clerics in Osun on Monday morning visited St. Charles High School in Osogbo and Ife Oluwa Middle School to enforce the June 3rd court judgement that female Muslim students should start wearing hijab to schools.
According to ThisDay, the clerics went to the school around 8am to enforce the court order.
The principal of St. Charles’ High School, Mr. Anthony Famoriyo, reportedly informed them that he could not fulfil their request because he was yet to be directed by the Ministry of Education to that effect.
Famoriyo, when contacted by journalists inside the school, said he told them that no teacher would prevent any student from wearing hijab the moment they receive such directive from the state government.
However, Islamic followers forcefully enforced the use of Hijab on those identified to be Muslim girls in the school.
Academic activities in the school were distrupted as the group also stormed classrooms to stop teachers on duty.
2face Idibia is finally clearing the air about the alleged beef between his wife, Annie and baby mama, Pero Adeniyi.
Recall a few weeks ago, Annie cause a major buzz on Instagram after she shared some controversial posts about mothers using children against their fathers. She wrote “Shout out to all the separated parent/ex who don’t stress the other parent about seeing their own kids” before lauding 2Baba’s other baby mama Sumbo Ajaba.
Naturally, some of her fans assumed she was throwing shade at Pero Adeniyi, the mother of 2Baba‘s three children who live in America. Soon enough, the drama turned messy and a lady alleged to be Pero’s sister didn’t hesitate to come after Annie with some serious accusations.
Today 2baba, who kept mum throughout the drama, is letting the world know that there is no beef between his wife and Pero.
In fact, according to him, the two are not rivals but actually best friends. The 40-year-old singer made the revelation in a video on Annie’s Snapchat which was captioned, “Pero and I are cool thou, no fighting! 1Love.”
Two days ago, there were reports about a section of the Ogun River flowing through the Kara Cattle Market in Lagos which suddenly disappeared.
Earlier reports were that the river ‘dried up’ and from the pictures and videos shared, people were seen walking on it, testing the river bed for firmness.
But the Lagos State Government has issued a warning to residents.
According to the statement signed by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya, the river is “blocked by vegetation” and it could “open up at any time with dire consequences.”
Here’s exactly what happened: A thick layer of vegetation was forced atop the river by a heavy storm, and this vegetation created a compact layer over the body of water, creating a false firm land which people have been seen walking on. It is very dangerous because at any time, the vegetation could give way, swallowing whatever is atop it.
Akinsanya added this yesterday:
“It is important to notify the public that have been worried about the environmental consequence of a dried up river to note that the flow of the river is still active beneath the vegetation and the situation is been evaluated.
“However, because of the compacted nature of the vegetation residents and onlookers are of the erroneous belief that the river has suddenly dried up and can walk across the vegetation.
“A lot of people that have turned the place to a tourist destination are unaware of the danger lying ahead. It’s important for the public to be aware that the vegetation can give away at any time and can lead to a potential disastrous situation.”
Carrying out any activities on the blockage of this river is unsafe, dangerous and disastrous.
It was yet another bloody day yesterday after one of the buses belonging to popular transport company Peace Mass was involved in a tragic accident in Enugu.
According to the Facebook user Ngene Vivian who shared this story, the accident occurred along Airport Road in Emene, Enugu State, yesterday evening. And from the pictures shared, the bus was badly mangled.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blocked the account of Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, he operates with Zenith Bank Plc. The governor, who spoke to reporters in Ado-Ekiti on Monday at the premises of the bank, said he had information that the accounts of some of his associates were also affected.
According to a press release by the Chief Preds Secretary to the Governor, Mr Idowu Adelusi, the governor accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a prominent lawyer from the state of being the brains behind the action.
While condemning the action, Fayose said under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, especially the provisions contained in Section 308, he enjoys immunity and wondered why his personal properties should become the targets of Federal Government and it’s agencies under the guise of fighting corruption.
“Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution gives me immunity just like the President. I wouldn’t know why these people are intolerant of others and in a haste. Let them wait till 2018 when I will end my tenure for them to do their investigation.
The other time the EFCC accused me of embezzling N1.2 billion poultry project fund, I was the one who voluntarily reported myself to the EFCC.
“It was when I got a hint of their move that I wrote a cheque to withdraw some money from the account and I came myself. I was denied access to the account as I was told the EFCC has placed restriction on it. That is executive rascality taken too far. Even when I had case with EFCC my properties were not affected.
“If they say they are investigating money spent on election, does it mean it is only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that spent money on election? A lot of people and groups supported my campaign then. Where did APC and their leaders get the money they spent on 2015 general elections from? Now it is only in PDP that they find thieves, to them there are no theieves in the APC.
“A lot of petitions were written against former Governor Kayode Fayemi and the EFCC has not asked him a question up till now. The diversion of N850 million fund meant for Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board is there and nobody is asking Fayemi questions.
“Even the President cannot claim to be an angel. The estate he built in Abuja is known to us. His wife was indicted over the Halliburton Scandal. When that American, Jefferson, was being sentenced, the President’s wife was mentioned as having wired $170,000 to Jefferson. Her name was on page 25 of the sentencing of Jefferson. We can serialize the judgment for people to see and read. “We will not allow this and we will defend our rights within the law of the land. Those who think they can silence me are mistaken. I am a person who is not perturbed by things like this. Let them wait till 2018 when I will finish my term and I will be the one to go and meet them. I won’t run away and let them investigate the whole world, I have nothing to hide or fear,” he said.
Fayose said he would challenge the action appropriately.
This is really serious! A man whose car broke down in Zambia has taken extraordinary measures to secure his costly car the African way. He went traditional by using ‘African Juju’ and pot to discourage anyone from trying to steal it.
Though the “Juju” is fake..Apparently, He just put the “Juju” there to scare off thieves.. Lol, See How He Captioned The Photos below:
Last night my car developed a fault and could not move.. My Komboni is full of petty thieves.. I knew I will find my car without tyres and side mirrors.. Being the smart guy I am.. I just had to use “African Anti Theft Method”.. This morning I found my car very intact.. Not even a fly or mosquito touched it.. ????? #Umuntu ni Thinking ??
During a church service on Sunday, Pastor Penuel Mnguni of the End Times Disciples Ministries in South Africa, reportedly went to a Mango tree (pictured above) and declared it to be KFC, Pizza and spaghetti.
It was gathered that after the declaration, he commanded some of his members to eat from the tree as declared.
Three of his members after eating the mango leaves, confirmed that what they ate is KFC, the other said it was Pizza and the last one said that it was spaghetti.
Beautiful Nollywood Actress and Mother, Iyabo Ojo continues to celebrate her first child and son Festus who she gave birth to when she was 21 years old.
Below is what she wrote as she pays tribute to her child;
“Journey of 17years started just like yesterday, it wasn’t easy been a father & a mother @ d same time even when I was married but today all I can say is thank u lord! my first fruit, my first true love, my joy, my strength, my weakness, my pride, u are my jewel of inestimable value ???? I loved u In my womb, loved u when u came out, loved u everyday for 17years n I will never stop loving u even in death. Keep making mama proud bcos that all I want from u n ur sister! Face ur studies, be responsible, be great, be respectful n love ur very own. Happy birthday in advance my golden boy @fedel_x mama loves u beyond ur imagination. It’s tomorrow yeepee”
Yesterday, Controversial OAP, Freeze shared an image of himself with his father celebrating his as the world marks “Fathers’ Day”.
Apparently, the OAP came under heavy attack from different people who made so many outrageous claims to his paternity all due to the very vast difference in his skin color and that of his father.
Ermm…Now, Daddy freeze wants to set the record straight….
Read Him:
The response I got from my Father’s Day post was overwhelming and absolutely hilarious. Some said because my dad is really dark and I am fair I must have been adopted, others claimed I was bleaching while some even went ahead to advice my dad to do a DNA test to make sure I was really his son.
Ok guys, just incase speculation were to evolve into fact, let me set the record straight! I was not adopted o! Neither am I bleaching! Here is a pic of my mum and she is white as in oyinbo pepe all the way from a small Eastern European country called Romania.
I am from Transylvania, the birth place of the famous ‘Dracula’, who by the was was a distant relative.. Anyway, here is a little family history.
My dad was an academic genius who saw himself through school jumping from one scholarship to the other.
He went to secondary school in Tema, Ghana and came back to Nigeria in the early 70s. According to the legend, a friend informed him that the Hungarian embassy was giving scholarships to gifted students.
My dad told me that he was so broke, he had to walk all the way to the embassy and upon getting there he discovered that the last form was picked up a few minutes before he got to the embassy. My poor dad was devastated and downcast.
One of the guards at the embassy now asked him to check the Romanian embassy. My dad went there, got the form, passed the exam in flying colors and got a scholarship to study Medicine in Romania.
He met my mum who by 22, had already completed her masters. Fast forward to 2016, my dad runs a private practice in Ibadan while my mum is a deputy vice chancellor in a private university.
She announced to Nigerians That She’s in need of a Sugar Daddy as she doesn’t want anything to do with most Nigerian rich men and Politicians because, according to her: “They’re all gay and fcuk boys”.
While many are celebrating their Dad and thanking Them for bringing them to this world, This Nigerian Girl on Facebook sent her Dad a Bizzare Fathers’ Day Message.
Some have dads, but don’t have love. Some have love but don’t have dads.
The head of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, Ann Furedi, has boldly declared that abortion is simply another form of birth control and should be as freely available as other forms of contraception.
Ann who’s the CEO of Britain’s biggest abortion clinic chain, argued that there is no moral difference between decisions on a termination and whether to get married or divorced.
And there is nothing morally wrong with destroying a foetus because “it kills a being that has no sense of life or death”, she said.
Via DailyMail.co.uk
Mrs Furedi’s call for abortion to be made as easily available as condoms comes in a book to be published next month, arguing that it is ‘a travesty of our freedom’ for terminations to be regulated by criminal law.
Under the 1967 Abortion Act, abortion is legal if two doctors agree that continuing with a pregnancy involves a greater risk to the health of the woman, or her existing children, than having a termination.
Mrs Furedi, 55, argued that at a time when many women are expected both to raise children and earn money it is wrong to put any restrictions on their freedom to use abortion to end an unwanted pregnancy. In her book, ‘The Moral Case for Abortion,’ she said:
“It is a safe, effective means of birth control that can be subject to the same clinical governance and regulatory requirements as other treatments. The clinical risks of early abortion are not significantly higher than those of contraception, so why should it matter morally or legally if a woman chooses to practise birth control through this method instead of another?
“Abortion may be an act of killing – but it kills a being that has no sense of life or death, and no awareness of itself as distinct from others. Women make moral choices all the time. An abortion may be a difficult choice that a woman would rather not make. But this is no different than many decisions we make and women are no less competent to make pregnancy choices than they are to make other life-changing decisions, such as whether or not to marry, or whether or not to divorce.”
There’s been a lot astonishment running around Ghana in the last weeks. Most people, both men and women, have forgotten the BOUNTIFUL blessings of dating a fat woman (bountiful in bold red colours!!) As fat women, we looked on humorously as folks gaped in shock at a skinny groom and his plump bride.
As much as we enjoyed the shocked looks on the faces of skinny girls when they realized that they weren’t the only queens after all, we also see the importance in undertaking a little public service announcement.
Maybe the idea of ‘they fell madly in love’ is not a good enough reason for you, and you’re still wondering why a man will date a fat girl, here are the reasons.
PRESS STATEMENT: The Miss Tourism Nigeria Organization With A Heavy Heart Regretfully Announce The Sudden Death Of Maureen Onu, Miss Tourism Ebonyi 2016.
Maureen Onu, A Finalist For This Years Miss Tourism Nigeria Event Billed For 9th July In Lagos Passed Away After A Brief Illness In The Early Hours Of Thursday Morning Last Week.
DEATH SNATCHES MISS TOURISM NIGERIA QUEEN
Speaking On This Loss, Mr Santiago Roberts, CEO Of The Miss Tourism Nigeria Organization Says The Brand Has Lost A True And A Great Gem; Maureen Was One Of The Brightest Who Was Always Prompt To Carry Out Instructions/Tasks Giving And Willing To Learn; She Was Looking Forward To Representing Her State With Pride During This Years Finals And With The Hopes Of Becoming The First Ever National Tourism Queen From Ebonyi State.
Mr Santiago Also Said, This Year’s Miss Tourism Nigeria Despite All Areas Of Production Having Been Settled,
The Organization Will Redesign The Content & Production And Dedicate The Show To The Memory Of Maureen Onu (Miss Tourism Ebonyi 2016).
Nigeria And The Pageant Industry Has Truly Lost A Very Precious One.
We Pray God To Grant The Family The Strenght To Bear This Great Loss.
In honour of Fathers Day celebration on Sunday June 19, Award winning musician, husband and proud papa, Peter Okoye, opens up to Punch on fatherhood and how he bonds with his two kids. His son Cameron, also gave his first interview ever. And it’s a must read!
Read Peter Okoye’s Interview First..Before Scrolling Down for his son, Cameron’s Interview:
How has fatherhood impacted you?
Fatherhood has taught me to be selfless and always consider my children first in whatever I do. In the past, I spent a fortune on pricey wristwatches and exotic cars. Today, my children come first. I spend wisely and preserve myself for them because they are my future.
How are you raising your kids?
As much as I always provide their needs, I always make it clear to them that there are millions of kids who do not have the same opportunities they have. I always let them know that street kids have no access to luxury neither are they fortunate to have a dad like myself. I also teach them about the benefits of working hard and working smart.
In what ways do you put these teachings into practise?
Sometimes I visit several rural communities with my son, so he can have a first-hand experience and feel of what it means to be poor. We also donate their old clothes and toys to the less privileged. It puts them in check . In addition, I ensure they value the little they have and are content.
What personal values shape your life?
My brother and I spent more time with our late mum as our dad was never in support of our music career at first. These days, parents encourage their kids to play soccer and do music because they have seen musicians succeed. I don’t stop my kids from pursuing their goals in life.
I am simply of the opinion that you must strive to be the best in whatever you do. If you are a carpenter, motor mechanic or driver, strive to be the best in your field. I try as much as possible not to react the same way my father reacted when we began doing music. I have seen a lot of rich kids end up the wrong way and I don’t want that for my children.
How do you spend quality time with your kids?
Whenever I am in town, I take them out to play and buy ice-cream. Sometimes, we eat out at their favourite eatery.We also go swimming on Sundays; we have a pool in our home but we prefer to go swimming elsewhere. It’s sad that sometimes when they travel for summer holidays, I am not usually around because summer is a busy period for us. So, if they will be away for two weeks and I’m free for two days in between, I join them and then I go back to work.
Has being a father restricted you in any way?
Everyone knows that I’m a crazy person on stage. I take off my shirt on stage and the fact that I am married with kids doesn’t change that. It’s called showbizness and that is what I do for a living. When I get on stage, I put aside every other thing and simply enjoy the show.
Will you tone it down when your kids become older?
Well, it depends on me and don’t forget that my fans would also have grown older. In 20 years time, the same fans that are listening to Do Me, No One Like You, will want me to relieve the good old days. I will still take off my shirt as long as I still look good. It’s showbizness so I don’t want to change that.
How do you separate being a superstar and a dad?
I wish it were possible because sometimes when I’m out with my kids, I want to spend quality time alone with them. I hate having security around me and not being able to enjoy the moment with them. I don’t want them to get used to that life because in future, they would find it difficult adjusting to not having security follow them around. I want them to live their own lives away from mine. My son is aware that I am a celebrity but my daughter doesn’t know yet. Last year, I went somewhere with my son and he turned around and asked, ‘Dad, where is your bodyguard?’
Is there anything you wish to do better as a father?
I wish that I had my children earlier; I was with their mum for years before we got married. I even had them before we got married. If I had them a long time ago, we would relate more like siblings. If they were teenagers for instance, they would know that their dad is a celebrity and can learn certain things on their own.
What do you miss about your dad?
My kids didn’t really get to know my dad before he died. If my dad was alive, I am very certain that he would visit us every week from Jos, to spend time with the kids.
How would you describe your style of parenting?
I keep it young and fresh. People have turned parenting into something else just like marriage. I still live like a young boy; I don’t want to feel and act old. I want my kids to look up to me as role model. I am inspired by the footballer, David Beckham. I want my son to grow up to become my friend. That is why I said I wish I had my children earlier.
Who is the stricter parent between you and your wife?
My wife is stricter; she has a naughty corner where she disciplines any erring child. My wife puts them in check. Whenever Cameron does something wrong in school, he confides in me first. He does this because he knows I will find a way to calm his mum’s nerves.
How do you intend to spend Father’s Day?
Thankfully, I will be around but I feel every day is Father’s Day. Trying to set out a special day to celebrate it doesn’t make sense to me. We may just buy popcorn and watch a movie together in the comfort of our home. If we decide to spend the day outdoors, we will attract stares and fans would not let me be. I won’t be able to enjoy that intimate time with my children.
How do your kids react whenever this happens?
My son especially becomes very jealous. Thankfully, he has gotten over it because his friends now ask to take pictures with him.
Dad is my best friend — Cameron Okoye
How old are you?
I am seven years old and I am in primary 3.
What do you love most about your dad?
I love his music, the way he teaches and corrects me when I do anything wrong. My dad teaches me everything I need to know and he is also my best friend.
Which of his songs is your favourite?
It’s titled Forget Your Love and my dad featured an artiste on the song. I love it because it’s my type of song; I love the beats and way he played the guitar in the track.
Would you also like to be a musician?
No. I would rather be a footballer because I feel I was born to play football. I’m a bit confused sometimes about my favourite football club. But, my favourite football players are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, because they are the best players in the world;they have a lot of skills.
How often does your dad teach you how to dance?
Yes, he teaches me how to dance. I can dance but nothing comes close to my love for football. I only dance when I want to.
Do your friends give you a preferential treatment at school?
Yes, they do. Whenever they get into trouble, they plead with me to take the blame, so they don’t get punished.
Does this work?
Yes, it does and even if I’m not at fault I take the blame. I do that because I can help them out and I don’t want my friends to get punished.
Who is your favourite-mummy or daddy?
Don’t tell my mum because the answer is my dad.
Why is he your favourite?
He is my favourite because the gift he gave me is perfect.
And what could that gift be?
He gave me ‘me’ and life because he is my father. He also got me an iPhone.
How does he correct you?
He spanks me sometimes and at other times, he just screams.
How does your mum correct you?
She sends me to the naughty corner.
What is your greatest wish for your dad on Father’s Day?
I pray that God helps him and keeps him growing in life and his career.
If you could buy something for your dad, what would it be?
I wouldn’t buy him anything. I will give him money; I’ll give him N19, 000 because that is all the money I have. I don’t mind giving him all of it because he deserves it.
Unconfirmed reports have it that the beautiful screen goddess and Special Adviser on Tourism & Development to the Akwa Ibom State government, Iniobong Edo is currently pregnant as she avoids the prying eyes of the public.
A source who claims to have it on good authority from a Nollywood insider revealed the curvy actress missed her period three months ago, according to her discussion with close associates in the industry.
She has suddenly stopped seeing her newly hired fitness instructor and has quit attending social functions.
The source said if everything went well with Ini Edo’s pregnancy, she is considering leaving Nigeria any moment from now to either U.S or UK where she will stay until she delivers her baby.
Ini Edo has kept her love life secret since her unprecedented break-up with her ex-husband, so the question of who is responsible for the pregnancy remains a wild goose chase.
These amazing photos of a black woman with blue eyes are trending on social media since they emerged online.
The photos show the stunning woman striking beautiful poses and making sure her blue eyes are glaring.
Identified as Cydbee on Instagram, some of the lady’s photos are mixed to show her side by side with when she was yet a littl girl. Others depict just her face as it is now in its entire glory.
A guy identified as Grace who reportedly seduced a man from a bar at the Mumias area of Kenya, have been arrested by the Police during the weekend.
It was gathered that the incident occured when a man had paid Grace and booked for a room in a nearby hotel for the deed to be done, and later discovered that Grace was a fellow man packaged in wigs and makeup.
The man raised an alarm and an angry mob responded and almost lynched Grace who reportedly ran to a nearby police station for refuge.
Grace was was released shortly afterwards as nobody came forward to lodge a statement against her/him.
The old traditional city of Oyo was buzzing today June 19 as actors and actresses paid final respect to their colleague Lateef Titilope Itakure.
Tears and sad faces were all over faces of actors and actresses and spectators as Late Lateef was buried.
Notable was Ronke Oshodi who openly wept as he was being buried. He was buried according to Muslim rights, he was 39.
Present at the funeral were Ronke Oshodi Anthony, Toyosi Adebayo Tijani, Sadiq Adebayo, Bolatito Ileyemi, Sharafadeen Olabode, Damola Olatunji and Afeez Eniola.
I met this lady 2014 but we started dating November last year. It took her a whole year for her to accept dating me.
But then, she told me that, there is something she will tell any man who desire to marry her bt, depend on the level of seriousness of the man.
Then, I took what she planned telling her hubby to be as nothing serious nt until d relationship began to wax stronger. After being in the relationship for a while, I discovered she posses virtually all d qualities I desire in a lady and wouldn’t mind spending the rest of my life with her.
I tried to make her tell me what she has in mind that she plan to tell her hubby to be, she refused. At this stage, our both parents re aware of our relationship and we planned to have our INTRO this June.
I proposed to her last week, she accepted and busted to tears. Initially, I thought it was a tears of joy, nt knowing it was something entirely different from my thought.
I took her home with different feelings within me since she couldn’t stop crying. When we got to their house b4 she alighted, she hold my hands and told me me ‘she’s HIV positive’
I was startled for minutes. She said I should think about it if I still want the relationship.
I have make enquiries from Doctors if both of us can marry and He said yes Bt the am nt still convince. Please, I need ur sincere advice on this issue..
In a recent interview with Sahara Weekly, the actor spoke on his absence from screen.
According to him, Nollywood is getting bigger, but stories are not the way they used to be.
“If you ask me, Nollywood is getting bigger, the only thing is you may complain that the stories are not the way they used to be,” he said.
“When people complain about Nollywood, they complain of the stories and the kind of people they see. Maybe a lot of us, when we are given scripts and we don’t like the story, we can tell them we don’t want to be part of it.
And on their part, they can’t afford us so they settle for less and these things affect good production, because you may have a good story but don’t have the kind of money to pay artistes, equipment, right locations, good direction, good camera man. So if some aspects are not right, it will affect your story.
Yesterday, Seyi Shay found trouble by herself after she alleged that Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Wizkid wrote the entire One Dance hit song and gave it to Canadian superstar, Drake.
The singer made the claim while being interviewed by DJ Akademiks on Jamaica’s One Stage TV show.
Shortly after, the man in the eye of the storm; Wizkid took to Twitter to deny the claims made by Seyi Shay.
In a bid to rescue the situation, Seyi Shay has issued an apology, claiming that she was misinformed and spoke based on hearsay.
I love wiz n I was just tryin 2 defend my bro. I stand 4 African music. I spoke based on 'Hear say' but I was mis informed… #Sorry#OOC
Seyi Shay who is currently in Jamaica went on a TV show to say that ‘One Dance’ is not Drake’s song.
According to the singer, Wizkid originally wrote the song and it was produced by Nigeria’s Legendary Beats. She then added that the Canadian rapper stripped much of the lyrics and used the rhythm for the smash hit single ‘One Dance’.
It is unclear how Seyi Shay came upon this information and if she was permitted to say such on international TV.
However, she is not the first to accuse Drake of ripping off Wizkid.
Recall that rapper Wale went on a radio show to also say that Drake ‘sounds like Wizkid’ on the hit track Controlla off the new album ‘Views’.
“The lyrics, everything,” Wale clarified. “That’s my opinion. [Drake] is a phenomenal writer, performer, but I just feel like he sounds like Wizkid in Controlla.
“I do feel like [Wizkid] has a lot of influence on Controlla,” Wale continued. He cited lyrics from the track, like “take my money/have my money”, which he insists is totally Wizkid.
“That’s big-talk Nigeria,” Wale concluded.
You can watch her here:
Meanwhile, Wizkid has fired back at Seyi Shay, calling her a liar:
I appreciate everyone loving the sound right now. Thank u so much for your support. God bless us all.
Off his fifth studio album dubbed “Klitoris”, Brymo dishes out the highly anticipated video to “Something Good Is Happening”.
