Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has criticized her colleagues for consistently speaking negatively about the Afrobeats music genre.

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She urged them to confidently declare their chosen genre instead.

In a statement on the X platform, the singer emphasized that there is nothing wrong with artists educating their audience about their kind of music.

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She highlighted the hypocrisy in downplaying the impact Afrobeats has had on the growth of all musicians.

Her words: “I don’t see anything wrong in informing your listeners of the genre of music an artist makes especially when you feel it doesn’t define your art. Just Announce your Genre in peace. Downplaying the role Afrobeats has played in every artist’s development is hypocrisy.”

I don’t see anything wrong in informing your listeners of the genre of music an artist makes especially when you feel it doesn’t define your art.
Just Announce your Genre in peace. Downplaying the role Afrobeats has played in every artist’s development is hypocrisy.

— ✊???? yemialade (@yemialadee) May 1, 2024

Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has announced a new minimum wage of N40,000 for the state workers.

According to the governor, the new wage implementation aligns with the realities of the time in the state rather than sentiments.

Governor Otu, while participating in the Workers’ Day celebration at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar, revealed that under his administration, the payment of salaries, workers’ wages, and pension entitlements continues to be prioritized as a first-line charge.

“Owing to the peculiarity of Cross River State regarding its lean finances occasioned by low Statutory Federal Allocation and aggravated by the unfavorable State GDP to Debt servicing ratio, the new wage implementation is in line with the realities of the time rather than sentiments.”

For the backlog of gratuity in the state, which dates back to 2014, the governor appealed for patience, saying: “Government is presently on the verge of concluding necessary arrangements for the staggered payment of outstanding gratuity to its retired workers.”

He emphasized that the theme for this year’s Workers’ Day is “People First,” and coincides with my administration’s mantra.

“Accordingly, whatever action aimed at alleviating the suffering of the workers is readily embraced by me. One of such measures is the payment of a living wage to the workforce. May I, therefore, state categorically that the government of Cross River State, under my leadership, is willing and ready to put smiles on the faces of its workers and in line with the season of sweetness which characterizes my administration.”

Aside Wizkid, it appears Nigeria’s sensational Afrobeat artiste, David Adeleke otherwise known as Davido may be earning himself other enemies with his lifestyle.

The 30 billion crooner has once again found himself in the headlines following the emergence of a Update allegedly depicting him in a bedroom scene with a woman other than his wife, Chioma Rowland.

This development comes on the heels of another viral Update that captured the ‘Unavailable’ singer in a vulnerable state, shedding tears while pleading with an American model in an unpleasant scenario.

In the recent footage, Davido, aged 29, was observed reclining shirtless on a bed, seemingly asleep, alongside an unidentified woman. The woman, who appeared to be the videographer, shared moments of intimacy with Davido while also disclosing details of their interactions.

Notably, Davido and fellow Nigerian music icon Wizkid have engaged in heated exchanges on social media platforms in the past, adding another layer of intrigue to Davido’s recent controversies.

The Update swiftly circulated across online platforms, prompting a flurry of reactions from internet users expressing dismay and offering their opinions on the matter. Comments ranged from questioning the dynamics of Davido’s relationship with Chioma to expressing disappointment in his actions.

Social media users expressed their sentiments saying:

@_oluwaseun9 remarked, “if no be money why chioma still dey with this guy.”

@Barryshmurda101 lamented, “Haaa my idolo just dey disgrace we bingos all the time????????????‍♂️????????‍♂️”.

@KinqKudos wondered, “Omo, how Chef Chioma dey cope with this guy? ????????????”.

@Ikopima09 asserted, “Chioma deserves better”.

@NuJhayhne questioned, “ah this can’t be real ooo????”.

@ChvpoOffSzn lamented, “This guy life don spoil seh”.

Omo this is embarrassing, Update of davido in bed and without shirt with another woman surfaces online. This guy keeps cheating on his wife regularly Omo this is so sad. She should leave him at this point ???????? pic.twitter.com/62ATwpPtGB

— honest30bgfan (@honest30bgfan_) April 30, 2024