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Checkout The List Of The Top 3 Nigerian Musicians Who Were Born Blind [Video]

There is a saying that disability is never an inability. There have been several occasions where people born with disabilities manage to get to the top and make it in life.

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Some people base on their disabilities and end up begging on the streets. Others also end up giving up on themselves due to the inability to fit into society.

But these three Nigerian have proven that no matter your disability, if you are destined for greatness, you will surely be.

  1. Cobhams Asuquo

Cobhams Asuquo is a Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born blind. The Popular musician was born on the 6th of January 1981 so apparently, today happens to be his birthday. Aside from his tremendous voice, the singer also plays piano and guitar. Cobhams has been blind from birth but has managed to make his way to the top with his talent, ignoring his disabilities. Cobhams is married to Ojuola Asuquo and has a son who sadly was also born blind. We believe with the example set by his father, Cobhams’ son will also achieve his goals despite his disabilities.

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2. Yahaya Makaho

Kaduna-based musician Mallam Yahaya Makaho was also born blind but his love for music and zeal of never giving up on life despite his disabilities has made him who he is today. Yahaya has released so many hit songs like Zamani, Mutuwa among others, and recently released his latest album.

In his latest interview, Mallam Yahaya Makaho revealed that his love and passion for music has been one of the main reasons he is famous. He revealed that he started singing even before became popular.

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3. Chidinma Ekile

Chidinma as she is popularly known in the music industry has also proven herself as one of the most talented young Nigerian musicians. Her popularity came after she took part in the Popular Talent-Hunting TV Show dubbed, Project Fame.

According to her, she was conceived and born blind from the womb and for 15 days after birth, she never opened her eyes but due to the intervention of God, she opened her eyes on the 16th day and it has been so ever since.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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