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  • Davido’s Unavailable, 3 Other Nigerian Songs Make Obama’s Favourite Music of 2023

    Davido’s Unavailable, 3 Other Nigerian Songs Make Obama’s Favourite Music of 2023

    Former President of America, Barack Obama, has listed four Nigerian songs in his favourite songs of 2023.

    Obama revealed this on his X, formerly Twitter account on Friday, saying ‘here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.’

    According to the list of 28 songs, Unavailable by Davido ft. Musa Keys; Sittin’ on top of the world by Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage made the record.

    Amapiano by the duo of Asake and Olamide, and Tems’ Me & U were also registered on the list.

    Other songs in the list are TQG by Karol G & Shakira, Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves’ I Remember Everything, Dave & Central Cee’s Sprinter to mention but a few.

    Lists of Barack Obama’s Favourite Music of 2023

    (1) TQG – Karol G & Shakira

    (2) I Remember Everything – Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves

    (3) Sprinter – Dave & Central Cee

    (4) Since I Have A Lover – 6LACK

    (5) Cobra – Megan Thee Stallion

    (6) Joiner – Blondshell

    (7) Midnight Gospel – Ale Araya ft. Joseph Chilliams

    (8) America Has A Problem – Beyonce ft. Kendrick Lamar

    (9) Water – Tyla

    (10) The Returner – Allison Russell

    (11) Unavailable – Davido ft. Musa Keys

    (12) My Love Mine All Mine – Mitski

    (13) Sittin’ On Top Of The World – Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage

    (14) Vampire Empire – Big Thief

    (15) Younger & Dumber – Indigo De Souza

    (16) Toxic Trait – Stormzy ft. Fredo

    (17) Where You Are – John Summit & Hayla

    (18) La Bebe (Remix) – Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma

    (19) On My Mama – Victoria Monet

    (20) Cast Iron Skillet – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

    (21) WY@ – Brent Falyaz

    (22) Amapiano – Asake & Olamide

    (23) Lose Control – Teddy Swims

    (24) Crazy Love – Rita Wilson & Keith Urban

    (25) Drink The River – Gabe Lee

    (26) Road To Freedom – Lenny Kravitz

    (27) It Never Went Away – Jon Batiste

    (28) Me & U – Tems

  • Iyanya Advises Upcoming Artistes: Do Not Be Discouraged, Keep Pushing

    Iyanya Advises Upcoming Artistes: Do Not Be Discouraged, Keep Pushing

    Nigerian artiste, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya has advised his upcoming counterparts to keep pushing and not be discouraged.

    Iyanya, in a post on his X, formerly Twitter account on Thursday said that a song can elevate their music career, adding that they should not relent in pursuit of their dreams.

    “As the year comes to an end, I want to remind all the young men and women who are recording music and releasing music without the support they think they should have gotten, do not be discouraged, keep pushing, one song, just another song will change the trajectory of your career,” he stated.

    The singer and songwriter charged them to keep doing what they are doing, stressing that those that did not believe in them will be present at their concerts in no distant time.

    “Stay on it, those who you think are ignoring you today will line up to attend your shows one day. Be encouraged, be consistent, be real and ready.”

  • Nigeria Music star, Tiwa Savage writes petition against Davido to IGP, alleges threat to life

    Nigeria Music star, Tiwa Savage writes petition against Davido to IGP, alleges threat to life

    There seems not to be end in sight to the feud currently tearing Afrobeat queen, Tiwa Savage and music star, Davido as the former has filed a petition with the police, claiming that her life is under threat from Davido.

    The dispute unfolded on December 23 when Tiwa posted on her Instagram Story alongside Sophia Momodu.

    In response, Davido messaged Tiwa’s manager, expressing displeasure and accusing her of taunting him with disrespectful words.

    Tiwa responded, reminding Davido not to contact her, especially considering her past support during challenging times, such as the loss of his son.

    The aftermath of this exchange resulted in a barrage of calls and messages from mutual connections, questioning Tiwa about her actions.

    Davido allegedly portrayed her as the aggressor, expressing dissatisfaction with her maintaining a relationship with Sophia Momodu, Imade’s mother, with whom he is reportedly having issues.

    Disturbingly, Davido warned through mutual connections that Tiwa should “be careful in Lagos” because he intended to harm her.

    It was observed that Tiwa perceived this as a form of online and offline harassment, affecting not only her but also members of her team.

    In her petition, she contended that Davido’s actions violated her constitutional rights to life, privacy, and dignity.

    “The events of that day have also led to a barrage of calls and messages from our mutual connections, asking me what I did to MR. DAVID ADELEKE that he’s upset that I choose to maintain a relationship with Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu who he’s having issues with and also painting the exchange to look like I was the aggressor. He has also told our mutual connections to warn me to “becareful in Lagos because he was going to f**k me up”.

    This is beginning to feel like some form of online and offline harassment not just to me but also members of my team.

    The actions of MR. DAVID ADELEKE are unethical and can be viewed as a direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person.”

    She specifically references Chapter 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Section 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015.

    She added further that “1 therefore would like to make this complaint, and to state that in the event that anything untoward or harmful were to happen to me or any member of my family, I will like the members of the Nigerian Police Force to hold MR. DAVID ADELEKE responsible. I am available to answer any questions or provide any additional information regarding this matter.”

    Their recent unfollowing of each other on Instagram serves as a public manifestation of their discord.

    Tiwa emphasised that if any harm befalls her or her family, she holds Davido accountable.

    She attached screenshot images of the exchange between them to support her claims, urging the Nigerian Police Force to investigate the matter promptly.

  • Trending: President Tinubu reacts as Funke Akindele’s movie breaks record

    Trending: President Tinubu reacts as Funke Akindele’s movie breaks record

    President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.

    In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu also congratulated Ms Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.

    The President extolled the creative industry’s pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable export.

    “The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” Tinubu said.(NAN)