Ajebo Hustlers reveal how friends advised them to quit music

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Nigerian musical duo, Ajebo Hustlers have disclosed that some of their friends and family members advised them to quit music because they weren’t making a fortune from the profession years after they kicked off their musical career. According to the Port Harcourt-born singers, their struggle for stardom forced them to be accommodated by several family members and friends and at one point, they were housed by singer D’banj’s younger brother, K-Switch. The ‘Barawo’ crooners revealed this on the latest episode of Afrobeats podcast hosted by Shopsydoo. They said, “We squatted with K-Switch in 2016. I’m not playing. 2017 nothing was popping. It was 2018, we were still trying to push and then we made a record in 2019 with King Perry. I think we were squatting somewhere then. “That time we were squatting because music was not working and you now have friends that are telling you, omo, thus music is not working, you sure say you try enter street,” Ajebo Hustlers is a Nigerian Afrobeat and Highlife group comprising of Knowledge (Isaiah Precious) who is a rapper and Piego (George Dandeson) who fills in as the artist and snare ace. The two talented and creative singers experienced childhood in Old GRA, Port Harcourt, River State Nigeria and they both met in 2010 while working in an eatery together. According to a report by Boomplay, Piego put his first piece of work in 2014 just after the two collaborated to frame the name ‘Ajebo Hustlers’ in 2014 and accordingly delivered their first single titled “Bole And Fish”. Following the progress of “Bole And Fish” the team pulled in a joint effort with top performing artists like Kayswitch who was featured in their 2015  single “Buruku”. Ajebo Hustlers delivered their first group of work, an Extended Play project labelled “New School Oldies” in 2017, with appearances from Yung6ix, Soma, Terry Apala, Major Bankz. The team has drawn in the consideration of one of the most respected Nigerian Hip-Hop heads and YBNL chief, Olamide on their 2020 delivered single “Barawo”. The single additionally appeared on Apple Music Naija Hits playlists.

Hustlers and runs girls allegedly invaded Eko hotels during 2023 AMVCA

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It’s been alleged that the hustlers and runs girls scenario which played out at last year’s AMVCA, also played out at the 2023 edition of the prestigious award show. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is one of the biggest nights in Nigerian entertainment, and it’s also a major fashion moment. Celebrities from all over the country come together to celebrate the best of Nollywood, and they always dress to impress.

Hustlers and runs girls allegedly invaded Eko hotels during 2023 AMVCA

AMVCA 2023. Source: Web The 9th edition of the award show was held on Saturday, May 20, at the Eko Hotel, and it celebrated talents in the film world across Africa. Vanguard reported that hustlers and runs girls took over Eko hotel where the 2023 AMVCA was held, gallivanting and begging for financial assistance. According to the publication, the guests outside far overwhelmed those who were in the convention centre venue of the sold-out show. One instance was when some hustlers were spotted accosting Nkem Owoh aka Osuofia, while he was returning to his room after the show.

Hustlers and runs girls allegedly invaded Eko hotels during 2023 AMVCA

AMVCA 2023 stage. Source: Web They were reportedly begging him for financial assistance and following him about even while he sought for a safe space. They only retreated when he ran into the crowd.

We’re hustlers – Tiwa Savage shares why Nigerians are successful

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We're hustlers - Tiwa Savage shares why Nigerians are successful

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Tiwa Savage has shared the reason why Nigerians are more successful than other people.

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The songstress has shared his thoughts about the prolonged beef between the Nigerian music industry and the South African music industry. According to Tiwa, it is unfair to use one person’s action to judge an entire entertainment industry adding that Nigerian and South African need cleansing from the serious distrust. She expressed her love for South African and added that it’s time for people to speak up to make it known that they are all brothers and sisters. She further added that there should be no bloodshedding to make someone win. “I don’t know but I think Nigerians are tough, we are hustlers, and because the genre is Afrobeat and the godfather of Afrobeat is Fela Kuti so maybe that’s another reason we are successful,” Tiwa Savage said when asked why Nigerian artists are more successful than others.