“To Japa is good but at what cost?” – US-based Nigerian man laments

“To Japa is good but at what cost?” – US-based Nigerian man laments

A Nigerian lawyer based in the US has taken to Twitter to express his regrets about the negative consequences of relocating to another country in search of better opportunities. @ike_obiora, as he is known on Twitter, revealed that his decision to move overseas has resulted in him missing out on three significant family occasions, including the funeral of his beloved grandmother who raised him and his two uncles.

Reflecting on the drawbacks of living abroad, he expressed concern that his children will be unable to develop a close bond with their cousins and extended family. He wrote: “Japa! Japa! Japa! At what cost? I was raised by my Grandma, she died 3yrs ago & I wasn’t there. “My Uncle died 2021, I wasn’t there. Another of my Uncle just died yesterday, and I won’t be there again. “I haven’t seen some of my nephews since their birth. At what cost again? ☹️ I don’t even want to start counting important events in the lives of friends and family that I have missed. “To japa is good, no doubt, but at what cost exactly? Families are separated for live only to reunite again at the burial of their parents, if all will be there. “I grew up bonding with my cousins at Grandma’s house. We will always be there for “Ụka Nne” celebration chanting “Nnem ife dị mma ka mụ ga-emere gị” song after overfeeding on ụkwa and Co. Christmas, New year and Easter celebrations are not left out too. “Now, everything is pointing towards me raising children who will never get to have that familial bonding & relationship with their cousins and other relations. Not because I want to, but because it is what it is. “The very thing that made us who we are, are eroded on daily basis. Nigeria really needs to work. We can’t continue like this in perpetuity.” See the post below:

“To Japa is good but at what cost?” – US-based Nigerian man laments

“To Japa is good but at what cost?” – US-based Nigerian man laments

“I spent $2M on ‘A Better Time'” — Davido says, reveals ‘Timeless’ album cost

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Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Davido revealed that he spent almost one billion naira (equivalent to $2 million) on his third studio album, ‘A Better Time.’

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The singer made this known during a media tour for his latest album ‘Timeless‘ in the United States. Speaking on New York’s Hot 97FM’s Ebro in the Morning Show, the 30BG leader clarified that this amount covered expenses for features, videos, and promotions for the ‘A Better Time’ album.

Davido went on to reveal that he only spent $300,000 on his latest album, ‘Timeless,’ but has already earned more than his previous album from this investment. Davido on Cost Spent on Former and Latest Album “My last album, I will tell you, I probably spent $2 million. That is for everything. You know what I’m saying? “I haven’t even spent $300k on this album [Timeless]. And I made more already in three days. It just shows me the level of where African music is going.”

Joao Felix’s red card against Fulham will cost Chelsea £2.1M

Joao Felix's red card against Fulham will cost Chelsea £2.1M

Joao Felix's red card against Fulham will cost Chelsea £2.1M

The red card shown to Joao Felix on his Premier League debut for Chelsea against Fulham on Thursday, January 13, will cost the London-based club a whooping £2.1M.

Joao Felix's red card against Fulham will cost Chelsea £2.1M

Felix was shown a red card over a high tackle on a Fulham defender, Kenny Tete, during the match which the Cottagers won 2-1. This is coming after Chelsea agreed to pay a loan fee of £9m in a 6-month deal with Atletico Madrid for Felix. The London club will also cover Felix’s wages during his spell in west London, estimated to be worth £6m. It is expected the deal will cost Chelsea £15m in the remaining 21 Premier League games, including Thursday’s defeat to Fulham.

Joao Felix's red card against Fulham will cost Chelsea £2.1M

Chelsea will be paying £714,286 per game to have Felix as part of their squad as they aim to recover from a disastrous start to the season that has seen them hanging at the 10th position. Following the red card, Felix will now miss the Blues’ Premier League games with Liverpool, Fulham, and West Ham. This three-game suspension for Felix will cost his new club £2,142,858.

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This is hate speech and it will cost you - Daddy Freeze slams Brymo over Anti-Igbo comments

This is hate speech and it will cost you - Daddy Freeze slams Brymo over Anti-Igbo comments

Media personality Daddy Freeze has slammed singer Olawale Ashimi well known Brymo over his Anti-Igbo comments.

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In the early hours of yesterday, Brymo who is against the candidate of the Labour Party made an anti-Igbo comment claiming that an Igbo presidency would just be a “pipe dream” because of the drive for Biafra. “As long as there (are) talks by prominent people from Igboland about Biafra, an Igbo presidency will be a pipe dream,” he had tweeted. After a series of backlashes, unperturbed Brymo took to his Twitter page to tweet, ‘F*ck The Ndi Igbo !! .. To H*ll With It!!” Reacting to the incident and comment made by Brymo, Daddy Freeze has taken to his Instagram page to urge Brymo to apologize for his comment or face the consequences. He wrote: “Dear Brymo, I respect you. Don’t throw that respect down the drain. I know you have the right to an opinion. However, this isn’t an opinion, this is ‘H8’ speech and will cost you your fans and followers. I would recommend an apology to the Igbos.”

Klopp speaks on signing Jude Bellingham, says he doesn’t know much it would cost

Klopp speaks on signing Jude Bellingham, says he doesn't know much it would cost

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on Liverpool’s plan to sign English World Cup star, Jude Bellingham, during the January transfer window.
It’s been reported earlier that Liverpool is interested in signing Bellingham and it is also thought that Jurgen Klopp is a big fan. Meanwhile, rivals Manchester City and Manchester United are also admirers of the Englishman, while Real Madrid had previously emerged as the frontrunner for his signature.

Klopp speaks on signing Jude Bellingham, says he doesn't know much it would cost

Speaking to reporters about the midfielder, the Liverpool coach said 19-year-old Bellingham plays like a 28-year-old and he doesn’t have an idea how much it would cost to bring him to Merseyside.
Klopp said;
“Bellingham is just exceptional. He plays so mature, like a 28-year-old. Everybody already knew his skills, but I have no idea what that means for the money side of it.
“He’s very good, exceptional. He had an incredible World Cup”.
Klopp speaks on signing Jude Bellingham, says he doesn't know much it would cost
Klopp also said he doesn’t want to put a price on someone who could be a generational talent. He added;
“I don’t like to talk about money when you talk about a player like him. Everyone can see he is just exceptional.
“If you mention to someone who has no clue about football, or who knows about football and has not watched it for a while (and ask) ‘How old do you think Jude Bellingham is?’, I don’t think anyone would get even close to his age.
“They would say 28 or 29 because he plays so maturely. He played an exceptional World Cup. Absolutely exceptional.

Klopp speaks on signing Jude Bellingham, says he doesn't know much it would cost

“With all the things he has and things he can improve, to describe him I would say the things he can do are difficult to learn, and the things he can improve are easy to learn.
“So, yes, he is a really good player. What can I say? I have thought that already for two or three years since he had his breakthrough at Dortmund.
“I really think if we all want to do him a favour then we do not talk too much about money. I mean that from an England point of view. Do not throw any hurdles in his development.”

“Where I go see that kind money?” – Davido’s aide, Isreal DMW cries out as he’s told the cost of his wedding suit (Video)

"Where I go see that kind money?" – Davido's aide, Isreal DMW cries out as he's told the cost of his wedding suit (Video)

Isreal Afeare, Davido’s Personal Logistics Manager, has cried out after he was told the cost of his wedding suit.
Recall that Israel alighted the single train some some months ago after he proposed to his girlfriend.

In preparation for the wedding, he had contacted the celebrity designer, Yomi Casual for his wedding suit.
Israel was dumbfounded when he was told the price it would cost him for one suit: Yomi had told him that it would cost him 500k.

Israel let out a shout of disbelief as he asked the tailor where he expects him to get such amount of money.
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Rising cost of living allegedly forcing Zimbabwean citizens to cut and sell off their toes [Photos/Video]

Rising cost of living allegedly forcing Zimbabwean citizens to cut and sell off their toes [Photos/Video]

The cutting and selling of toes for thousands of dollars owing to the high cost of living in Zimbabwe has reportedly become a new trend.
It was gathered that this trend is also spawned by the government’s failure to create jobs for the citizens of the southern African country.

According to social media reports, the larger toes are purchased for $40,000 (N16 million naira), while the smaller ones are bought for $20,000 (N8 million dollars). The toes can also be exchanged for big luxury cars.
South African lawyer and journalist, Barry Roux confirmed the report by sharing a video of a man struggling to walk while showing off his new luxury car after selling his toe.

He wrote: “In Zimbabwe, people have started selling their toes for thousands of dollars or for big cars. This is due to the high cost of living and failure for the government to create jobs. The toes are being bought at $40,000 dollars while the smaller ones at $20,000 dollars.”
Another video shared under his post shows the moment a young man is seen giving a car key to an elderly man whose toe was about to be cut off in exchange for the car.
A man also left a comment, revealing that he’s currently recovering after selling off his toe last week.

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In Zimbabwe, people have started selling their toes for thousands of dollars or for big cars. This is due to the high cost of living and failure for the government to create jobs. The toes are being bought at $40,000 dollars while the smaller ones at $20,000 dollars. pic.twitter.com/jk6iRCJpJF
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux  (@AdvoBarryRoux) May 31, 2022

 
 

Reactions as cost of ‘Asoebi’ for Rita Dominic’s traditional marriage gets revealed

Reactions as cost of 'Asoebi' for Rita Dominic's traditional marriage gets revealed

Netizens have reacted after the cost of Asoebi (outfit for wedding guests) for Rita Dominic’s traditional marriage got revealed.
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Gossip blog, Cutie__julss made the disclosure via a post on Instagram while identifying some notable celebrities in the Nigerian movie industry that shunned Rita’s marriage ceremony.

Rita Dominic Asoebi marriage

Cutie__juls revealed that the outfit cost N150k.
The post reads:
“Asoebi was N150k

Stephanie bought but I was looking forward to her presence.. or did I miss?
Genevieve and Omotola too. But above all, Nollywood showed maximum love to Riri.
Was so much looking forward to see especially Genevieve in that Asoebi.”
See the post below:

Rita Dominic Asoebi marriage

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“If I hear pim” – Davido says as he reveals cost of his new Banana Island plot of land

"If I hear pim" - Davido says as he reveals cost of his new Banana Island plot of land

Superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke, reveals the whooping amount of money it cost him to purchase his newly acquired plot of land in Lagos.

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The singer who had taken to social media to announce plans to erect a massive structure on the new property opened up on what it cost to get the land.
Taking to Instagram, Davido revealed the cost of the land situated at Banana Island to cost N2.5Bn; a claim which was confirmed by popular Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut.

"If I hear pim" - Davido says as he reveals cost of his new Banana Island plot of land

“OBO just actually showed me the receipt of this land on a call just now. I see receipt, na me fear. Zero too plenty.
Wow! Just land in Banana Island. House never dey on top 00! Abeg, let me go think about my life abeg. It is well.
N2,500,000,000 = $6,000,000,” Tunde Ednut noted.