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Too Much Fake Love In The Music Industry

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Singer and producer, Ade Ebenezer, aka Olakira, has bemoaned the preponderance of fake love in the music industry. According to the singer, that’s one of the biggest challenges he faces in the industry. \"\"

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “Some of the challenges I face in my career are the hostility and fake love between musicians, and the industry’s hostility towards up-and-coming independent acts.”
READ ALSO: Bragging Rights!!!! Singer Olakira Buys His First Home And Car

Speaking on the inspiration behind his Extended Play album titled, 4Play, the singer said, “It is a project with four tracks, and the intention is to arouse the attention of my fans and lovers of good music prior to the release of my debut album. That’s why it is titled ‘4Play’. It is meant to whet the appetite of guests.”

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Asked about his music orientation, the singer noted that he was deliberate about making timeless songs. He added, “Every song is carefully written and arranged. I approach every song with the intention of making a classic just like our ‘elders’ such as the late Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye, whose music is still relevant today. The goal is for the music to be enjoyable and timeless.”
READ ALSO: New Music: Olakira Drops New EP Titled “4Play”

Olakira, who stated that he would like to work with artistes such as Wizkid, Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage, noted that whenever he wanted to make music, he often started with creating beats. He said, “As a singer and songwriter, who doubles as a producer, I start mostly by creating beats from melodies in my head, then I harmonize on the beat before I even start writing the lyrics.”

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Olakira also noted that working with Davido on his song, In My Maserati, was a dream come true, even as he did not expect that the song would become that big. He said, “For a fact, no one makes efforts without expecting results, but to be honest, I never expected that the song would be such a global hit. Davido is an icon and working with him was a dream come true because I had always loved and admired his work. I almost fainted when he made a video call to me.”

On the highlights of his career, he said, “They include when I got signed to U & I Music in 2020, when I paid for my first house and car, being on the set of the In My Maserati remix video with Davido and Tiwa Savage. Also, I was excited when I got an invite to visit Dubai from the car company, Maserati.”

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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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