Why fame is a ‘crazy punishment’

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Why fame is a 'crazy punishment' - Blaqbonez spillsWhy fame is a 'crazy punishment' - Blaqbonez spills Renowned Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez gets candid about his life as he characterizes fame as a ‘crazy punishment.’ The BBL crooner made this known during his participation in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, hosted by Joey Akan.

Why fame is a 'crazy punishment' - Blaqbonez spills

According to Blaqbonez, individuals considered “normal” and wealthier than celebrities do not experience the same level of stress associated with fame. The ‘Like Ice Spice’ artist expressed his frustration, stating that being famous in Nigeria hinders him from having genuine enjoyment. In his words; “I think fame is a punishment. Normal people can have all the money in the world, and drive a way bigger car than I would drive. But in traffic, everybody will leave them and focus on me. Why? “Now, if I walk into a restaurant, everybody is on me. I can’t even do those basic things. Normal people can have 50 times my money, wear a regular T-shirt and just stroll. Nobody is checking what type of ring, or chain he is wearing or how fresh he is looking. No human being cares. They just go straight to the world to buy whatever they want. Enjoying whatever experiences. “I can’t even go out in Nigeria to have actual fun. I must be Blaqbonez. It feels like a crazy punishment. Other people who have way more money have a much easier life than me. I have to be hiding.”  

I used to earn N15K salary, sold bedbug killers before fame

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Famous Nigerian skit maker, Brain Jotter, opens up about his humble beginnings, and how he earned a stipend salary while doing menial jobs. During a conversation with Big Brother Naija star Kim Oprah, Brain Jotter disclosed that he used to sell bedbug killers.

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Before gaining admission to the University of Lagos in 2020, he worked as a laundry employee to make ends meet, earning a N15,000 salary at the time. The following year, when he transitioned to selling bedbug killers, his income doubled to N30,000, marking the highest amount he earned before his skits gained widespread popularity. His grass-to-grace story has since sparked inspirational reactions from social media users who applauded his consistency over the years. How netizens reacted to humble beginnings of Brain Jotter who_knowsjoy wrote: “Omo people dey hustle o, God de.” hoodricch.__ penned: “Omo, everybody has story.” oluwa____tife_ noted: “The simple truth is don’t give up, na who give up na him fuk up.” sassyb791 added: “Olorun tobi loba, you go think say na you suffer pass until you hear another person story.” triple4shotz commented: “Success is not a day’s journey, person sell bedbug killer, wash other people’s clothes u con talks say make e no hustle like say he go die the next day.” Watch the video below …

“Even if I stop singing today, my name will still be in Afrobeats Hall of Fame” – Rema boasts

"Even if I stop singing today, my name will still be in Afrobeats Hall of Fame" – Rema boasts

Rema Afrobeats Hall Fame

Talented Afrobeats musician, Divine ‘Rema‘ Ikubor has opined that he has earned himself a lot of recognition to be in the Afrobeats Hall of Fame, even if he decides to quit music today. The singer who recently performed at the 2023 Ballon D’Or noted that he is considering leaving music at the moment, but his current status has already inked his name in the Afrobeats Bible.

Rema Afrobeats Hall Fame

Singer, Rema. Photo Source: Instagram. Rema was featured on the cover of the fourth edition of The New Wave issue of i-D Magazine. He said: “I’m not saying I want to stop. But if I say I want to stop right now, my name is still going to be on the Afrobeats bible, if there is an Afrobeats bible to be dropped. I’ll literally be in the New Testament, on the front page.” The young musician also recalled how he had been ridiculed by fans people because of his soundtrack which had Bollywood lilt to it when he gained prominence in 2019. “Everything they doubted, everything they laughed at me for, I built on it. They called me Indian Boy; I went to India. I’m the first artist to shut down four cities in India, 5000 capacity and above. No one can deny that I’ve impacted Afrobeats on a global scale,” he added.

Samklef fires Bobrisky, says he used his manhood for fame ritual

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Samklef, a Nigerian music producer, has fired back at crossdresser Bobrisky as he fights foul with him for attacking him. This comes after Bobrisky chastised the music producer for calling out Davido over unpaid bills, claiming that Davido had blocked him on Instagram. Bobrisky had earlier today issued a warning to Samklef not to destroy Davido’s reputation, emphasising that no one was interested in the topic. Bobrisky went on to say that if Samklef had earlier called out Davido before being blocked, he would have acquired more credibility and ears.

"Bobrisky used his manhood for fame rituals" - Samklef fires back, drops gist

Nigerian music producer and artist, Samklef. Photo source: Google Bobrisy went further to label the procuder as a failure in every way. In response, Samklef said that Bobrisky used his manhood for money and fame rituals and that an Ilorin Alfa assisted him. He wrote: “Meet the 1st Nigerian senior man that use his epon for money and fame ritual! With the help of some illorin alfa! He is a shim his name is bobrisky. Is just a walking corpse 🧟‍♀️ oops! Owe be owe oni gbese gangs!”

Chadwick to receive posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Chadwick Boseman set to receive a posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Chadwick Boseman set to receive a posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Chadwick Boseman will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. The late “Black Panther“ actor was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2024 Monday, as part of the motion pictures category.

Chadwick Boseman set to receive a posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Late Chadwick Boseman Boseman died of colon cancer in 2020, at the age of 43. The iconic actor made a global impact by bringing “Black Panther” to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and playing Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown on the silver screen. According to their official website, the Walk of Fame was first created by E.M. Stuart, volunteer president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, in 1958. The Hollywood Walk of Fame honored another late icon this year at a ceremony unveiling the star for Tupac Shakur, who was officially chosen as an honoree in 2013. The rapper’s sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur accepted her brother’s award, while radio personality Big Boy emceed the event. Shakur received the Walk of Fame’s 2,758th star. Michelle Yeoh, Gwen Stefani, and Eugene Levy were also honoured with Walk of Fame stars
In addition to Boseman, who was described as a “beloved actor” during the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s live stream, other stars including newly-minted Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Andre Romell Young (“Dr. Dre”), Kerry Washington and Chris Pine were also part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s 2024 class. The full list of the 2024 honorees can be found in the Walk of Fame’s Monday livestream.

“Enjoy your 2 mins fame”

"Enjoy your 2 mins fame"

A video has emerged on social media where Chef Dammy, the Ekiti chef left her cooking inside to greet her fans gathered outside. Earlier today, Chef Dammy and her assistant were seen dancing and jubilating after the chef clocked the 100 hours heading towards her 20th hour which is her main target.

"Enjoy your 2 mins fame" - Reactions as Chef Dammy leaves cooking to greet fans outside

Ekiti Chef, Dammy. Photo credit: Google. Source: Google The young chef disclosed that she wanted to break the record of Hilda Baci with a 120-hour cooking. However, it seems the overexcited chef has left her cooking to greet her fans gathered at the forecourt of her house where she is cooking. She has, so far, cooked for more than 104 hours. Her recent video was greeted with mockery by some sections of the media. Read some social media reactions below. jokekool said: “Why are you guys just calling Hilda’s name, anytime they posted her videos they never called the current world record breakers name.” suzanchika1 said: “Greeting in d middle of cooking and Timer ……….. But y Ekiti pple be like dis.” Aliyah said: “Make she resssst Hilda is now officially the holder of the record.” Lammy1105 said: “Make I sha no type Wetin Dey mind for this girl, 2 mins fame.” jenniferemamegho said: “You cannot say she breaking a record if she does not follow the rules of the said record. I sha wish her well.” Watch her video below @the_esiaga Wow wow … see people gathered for her… #theesiaga #120hourscookathon #hildabacicookathon #guinnessworldrecords #ekitichef #fypシ #foryoupage #foodtiktok #hildabaci #nigeriantiktok🇳🇬 #relatable ♬ original sound – LYRICS AFRICA