US rapper T.I is currently in Tanzania to headline the Serengeti Fiesta, the East and Central Africa’s biggest concert series now celebrating its 14th year. Davido, Waje, Patoranking and Victoria Kimani are some of the artists billed to perform at the concert. Here are some pics from the press briefing that happened a few minutes ago. See more pics after the cut…
In an interview with TVC, super star singer Wizkid addressed allegations leveled against him by his former music producer, Samklef and his singer Saeon, who he recently collaborated with.
About Samklef, Wizkid said;
“He was in my house two weeks ago…we were always together, I really don’t understand what’s going on here, but it’s all love. I’ve got love for Samklef all day. He’s even the type of person even if he hurts me, I can’t get mad. That’s how much I got love for that guy.”Now continue to read what he said about Saeon…it was a bit gangster…lol. Continue…
“I did what I was called to come and do. Record the song and show up for the video, period. And I gave her a hit song, which she was looking for, right? So I gave her what she was looking for. I try now. Make una talk now o, I try abi I no try? That’s how it is mehn, people forget. When they come to your house, sleeping in front of your gate, 24/7 trying to get a collaboration and after you give them something, they just bounce. That’s life.
We are not friends. I don’t know her. We didn’t use to talk before she came to me that she was going to make music with me. But me I make songs with all my friends, I never charge anyone. It wasn’t even me she spoke with..because it took her like a month to get see me or talk to me. Then we finally spoke and she had small wrapper now…will I say no to money? Hell no (laughs). I was even nice to her I gave her discount. I gave her like 10% discount…some other people, do you know how much they pay? Abeg let’s move to other matters (laughs)Watch video below…
Leading fashion brand Tiffany Amber last week unveiled its Women of Vision to mark the 15th Anniversary of the brand. The Women of Vision are 15 inspirational Nigerian women who have all strived to make a mark in their own fields…and they are;
From L-R: Ife ‘Cuppy’ Otedola, Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, Funke Opeke, Ola Orekunrin, Eku Edewor, Peju Alatise, Uche Majekodunmi, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Adenike Ogunlesi, Oluchi Orlandi, Maryam Augie, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Omoyemi Akerele, Uche Pedro (Bella Naija) & Jumoke Oduwole. Well deserved. Congrats to them all…
A LIB reader shares how she struggled to deal with and get over sexual abuse which she suffered as a child from family and friends. Please read below…
I am living proof that anyone can turn things around. From a nadir of emotions in which I struggled with abuse and resentment, I have willed myself to focus on the strength I possess and the fact that I alone can determine how my life turns out.
My father was a business man, and my mother a full house wife. Her whole life was dedicated to taking care of us and protecting us and she was in fact overprotective of us because we were all girls. But I have now realized over the years that you cannot always be there for a child, and no one has control over an abuse.
My sexual abuse started when I was about six years old and on it went until I was about eleven, most of it coming from friends and family folks who were meant to have protected me. I never talked to anyone about it because right from childhood I was used to keeping things to myself and I was ashamed.
For a very long time I did not want to be alive because of my scars. I was always angry at everything and anyone who couldn’t relate to the fact that I was angry at life even if I never did tell anyone anything. I had to struggle with pain, rejection, depression, hate, anger and unforgiveness.
The first 19 years of my life until my healing were the most challenging. I let my abuse mould me into someone I could never be proud of. It was a deep cut. It was easy to blame everything I was on my experience as a bitter person and give excuses for it. To an extent, my abuse was the reason to be the way I was; but I had a choice to either play by the rules and blame it on society or restart my life and start thinking differently.
After all my bad experiences and all the struggles I had going on in my life, I looked at my life and came to the conclusion that I was a total failure. I focused on my weaknesses. Even when I had the courage to do something, I often expected it not to turn out well, so I never tried. I had the mind of a failure, I had the attitude of a failure and so I failed at virtually everything.
THIS IS MY TESTIMONY
I found comfort in GOD’S LOVE & PEACE and I was consoled by HIS PROMISES for my life.
I started by forgiving myself. All my life since my healing I had made myself pay for someone else’s mistake. I realised that true forgiveness comes from within – the ability to forgive myself enough for me and the abusers was enough for me to finally see the light.
I accepted myself and embraced my scars and fears. I couldn’t change a thing about what had happened so I stopped worrying about it. I stopped seeing myself as the victim but as the MESSAGE. I had not the slightest idea of why those things had happened but knew it was part of God’s plan for my life and I am thankful that he chose me to fight this fight.
I found myself; I strongly believed in myself and everything I stood for. I started focusing on my strength and gradually my life began to take a new turn. I set realistic goals for myself, discovered my purpose and followed my most intense obsessions mercilessly.
Getting over my abuse was a huge step but it was a stepping stone into getting over other issues in my life. My abuse had laid the foundation of strength and power. I am at a very good place in my life right now and there is no turning back.
I have a beautiful life – one I am proud of. Regardless of what I have been through, I will end up with the most amazing man, have wonderful children, build a great life and live happily ever after.
Message to the world:
If there is anyone out there still struggling with the trauma of sexual abuse,
I need you to take a deep breath,
Take all the time you need to heal,
Seek God desperately and find him,
And ultimately save yourself, you need you.
There is a promising, beautiful life waiting for you to come get it.
Halima Layeni.
MVP Nightclub and Lounge in Lekki will be playing host to two of the biggest names in the disc Jockey business in Africa, DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Xclusive, who turned a year older this week.
MVP is inviting all friends and fans to come celebrate with them tonight. The Dress code is stylish and music will be well delivered by DJ Spinall, DJ Neptune, DJ Nana, DJ Tony, DJ Boyfriend, DJ Jackson. Don’t miss it!
Blud Gang Family presents a brand new collaboration from Bobby Billion featuring the 2014 Best African Artiste, Shatta Wale. They cook up this classic Dancehall banger they title Know Me. Download, listen and share with your people.
Blud Gang Family presents a brand new collaboration from Bobby Billion featuring the 2014 Best African Artiste, Shatta Wale. They cook up this classic Dancehall banger they title Know Me. Download, listen and share with your people.
Ray and Rony of Mediaworkz allstars displayed a dance choreography on P-Square’s trending song “Shekini”, which is a dance-track off their Double Trouble Album. they really killed it on this one, trust me, you’ll definitely hit the repeat button of your device repeatedly after watching this dance video. Watch, Download & Share…
One of the main reasons why blogging is still such a hot trend in 2014 is because it has helped thousands if not millions of users earn money online.
Thousands of users make a living by blogging about their passion, their industry or their opinion. Then, they make money by showing relevant ads to their audience or by selling products that their audience is actively looking for. Continue Reading
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