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Unchained Vibes Africa to Honour Hip-hop Veteran, Eedris Abdulkareem

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A cultural organisation and social enterprise, Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA), is set to host a colloquium in honour of  veteran musician and popular rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, who was recently diagnosed of kidney failure.

The Executive Producer, UVA, Mr Ayodele Ganiu, who made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, said the event was in collaboration with Lakreem entertainment.

Ganiu said that the event would provide a platform to draw attention to Abdulkareem’s selfless service to Nigeria through music and his current health challenge.

According to him, one of the objectives of the event is to sensitise the public on the role of artistes in a democracy and mobilise the artistic community to become more active in civic engagements.

‘’Abdulkareem was recently diagnosed of kidney failure which has slowed him down in his usual activism through his music.

‘’Today, in the face of unprecedented insecurity, health emergencies and multiple crises that have made life unbearable for ordinary citizens, the usual energies and vibes from the hip hop icon who has been the voice of the voiceless are missing.

‘’So, we feel the need to bring the community together and the general public to understand the importance of an artiste who is conscious and consistently being patriotic in the course of Nigeria,” he said.

He said that the event which would sensitise the public on how music could effectively carry critical advocacy messages is tagged ‘’Freedom Vibes 6.0- Eedris Abdulkareem Colloquium’’.

‘’It will also raise awareness about social and political issues in ways that traditional advocacy could not.

‘’From health emergencies to insecurity, the colloquium will reflect on Abdulkareem’s years of advocacy demanding respect for human life in Nigeria,‘’ he said.

Also, the Head, Research and Advocacy, UVA, Ms Sola Alamutu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the colloquium would serve as a platform to draw the attention of the government to the poor health system in the country.

Alamutu said that the event became necessary as many people in the country, who had health issues could not pay for the services.

‘’Kidney failure has become so common generally around the world; dialysis in developed countries is practically free, but in Nigeria it costs a lot.

‘’There are only two major places in Nigeria where you can have a kidney transplant; so, everybody wants to go to foreign countries for treatment. How many people can afford that?

‘’Also, in Nigeria we still have the challenges of finding donors.

‘’We are using Abdulkareem’s situation as a platform toward sensitising the public and that we all need to appeal to the government to do something about our health system,’’ she said. (NAN)

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BBNaija Season 11: Keivo Becomes Second Housemate to be Disqualified

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Keivo has become the second Big Brother Naija housemate to be disqualified from Season 11.

This follows his physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.

The fight broke out after Tram accused Keivo of taking one of his shirts.

Keivo did not take the allegation of theft lightly, and the situation eventually became violent.

It took the intervention of other housemates to calm both men down.

On Tuesday, Biggie sent ninjas to escort Keivo out of the house through the storeroom.

Biggie eventually gathered the remaining contestants and confirmed Keivo’s disqualification.

Nomy was the first housemate to be disqualified due to repeated defiance and refusal to wear an assigned punishment outfit.

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Mofe-Damijo Envisions Bright Future for Nigeria at 66

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Veteran actor and public speaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, describing the country as a work in progress, on its 66th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1.

Mofe-Damijo said this while speaking on Nigeria’s journey at 66 at the Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.

He said although Nigeria had shortcomings, its relatively young age as a nation meant citizens should remain patient while continuing to contribute to its development.

“A bright one. We are a country, we’re a work in progress, and we must continue just doing the work,” he said.

According to him, building a civilisation takes time, adding that Nigeria at 66 remained young compared with many countries regarded as leading nations today.

He, however, stressed that the country’s age should not be an excuse for its shortcomings.

Mofe-Damijo urged Nigerians to remain committed to building the country and contributing positively to its growth.

He said every Nigerian was an ambassador of the country, noting that individual conduct could influence Nigeria’s reputation locally and internationally.

The actor urged citizens to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, punctuality and integrity in their daily activities.

He said Nigerians should view representing the country as a responsibility rather than a burden.

Mofe-Damijo added that Nigeria’s reputation would be strengthened when citizens consistently demonstrated excellence and maintained positive values wherever they found themselves. (NAN)

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My Wife Paid $20k for Her Surgery Herself, Peller Fires Back at Carter Efe

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Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine.

Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis, while comparing their relationships in a video circulating on social media.

Reacting to the remarks, Peller defended Jarvis and said he has no problem spending money on his wife because he loves and appreciates her.

Peller said Jarvis is financially independent and does not rely on him for her personal needs, adding that she can afford major expenses herself.

“Mumu guy, if you want to let your girlfriend or your wife know how beautiful they are, you can appreciate their beauty with a house or a car,” Peller said.

He also claimed that Jarvis recently paid for her surgery herself, saying the bill was about $20,000.

“My wife have her money and she still fine join. I appreciate her with a car,” he added.

Peller further criticised Carter for allegedly discouraging his partners from working while relying on the money he makes from Twitch.

He said his decision to spend money on Jarvis was not about comparing her with anyone but about showing how much he loves his wife.

“That one na less wetin I go use appreciate her next. We don’t know, it might be a [car], I Love my woman not by comparing her with your girlfriend or ex wey no get talent to make there own big money,” Peller said.

He ended by telling Carter to respect Jarvis, whom he described as “the best”.

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