Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria and South African Music histories The history of music in Nigeria and South Africa are rich and varied, with each country having its own musical traditions and developments. Here’s a quick rundown of Nigerian and South African musical histories: Nigerian Music History: Nigeria boasts a thriving and powerful music culture that has had an impact not only in Africa but even beyond. Nigerian music incorporates aspects of Western genres such as highlife, jazz, and, subsequently, hip-hop and R&B while drawing on native Nigerian rhythms and instruments. Traditional Nigerian music is diverse, with unique musical genres belonging to different ethnic…

I’ve had failed marriage with three kids, but nobody knows — Jim Iyke ‘I thought my career had ended after the encounter’ Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has revealed that he had a failed marriage, despite having three, but not many people know about the personal issue. Jim Iyke made this revelation while speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. The father of three stated that his marriage failed due to the death of his mother, adding that he was the cause of his marriage failure. He said, while grieving over his mother’s death, he emotionally abandoned his partner,…

How I started photography, songwriting at eight – TY Bello TY Bello Popular photographer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello aka TY Bello, has revealed how she started photography as an eight-years-old child. TY Bello made this revelation while speaking on the latest episode of I Said What I Said podcast, co-hosted by FK and Jola. She stated, “I have been writing songs since I was 8, 9, 10. I started music and photography professionally right at the same time.” The ‘Land is Green’ crooner, however, said her university degree was just to satisfy her mother. The artiste said her plan was to become…

Iran lifts ban on women attending top league matches Iran lifts ban on women attending top league matches Women in Iran, who have long been barred from attending football matches except for rare occasions, will be allowed into stadiums during the upcoming season, a top official said Sunday. “This year, one of the prominent features of this league… is that we will witness the entry of women into stadiums,” said Mehdi Taj, head of Iran’s Football Federation. He was speaking during a live broadcast of the draw ceremony for the upcoming season of Iran’s top level football league. The 16-team…

We will demand Christian Republic if… —Anglican Bishop Egbe Christian Republic Says no democracy in Nigeria, only civilians in power ‘We are watching C/River Gov Otu’ Rt. Rev. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, a professor of radiography, is the Bishop of the Diocese of Calabar (Anglican Communion). In this interview, Egbe, who last taught at University of Calabar, speaks, among other issues of public importance, on the reported call for ‘Islamic Republic of Nigeria’, in a viral video, by the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam El-Rufai. El-Rufai is quoted in the video as narrating during a meeting with some Muslim…

IGP Tasks Nigerians on Usage of Police App “NPF RESCUE ME APP” The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, recently concluded a comprehensive tour of the state-of-the-art National Command and Control Centre (C4i) facility and the Nigeria Police Crime and Incidence Database Centre (NPCIDC) at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The purpose of the tour was to emphasize the IGP’s commitment to integrating smart policing strategies into the Nigerian Police Force. During the tour, the IGP reiterated the efforts of the Police Force in adopting cutting-edge technologies and urged officers to fully leverage these tools to…

Lagos Govt Reopens Eko Bridge After 15-month Closure The Lagos State government has re-opened Eko Bridge to users 15 months after it was closed for extensive repairs following a fire incident at the Apongbo section of the bridge. The State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, announced the development on Sunday morning after leading government officials to reopen the public facility. Sanwo-olu, who took to his Facebook page, said the development was made possible because of hard work and collaborative efforts of the Lagos State and Federal Governments on the project. The governor wrote: “15 months Today, I am happy to announce that…

Lagos Govt Reopens Eko Bridge After 15-month Closure The Lagos State government has re-opened Eko Bridge to users 15 months after it was closed for extensive repairs following a fire incident at the Apongbo section of the bridge. The State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, announced the development on Sunday morning after leading government officials to reopen the public facility. Sanwo-olu, who took to his Facebook page, said the development was made possible because of hard work and collaborative efforts of the Lagos State and Federal Governments on the project. The governor wrote: “15 months Today, I am happy to announce that…

Tinubu elected ECOWAS chairman ASHENEWS reports that the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have elected President Bola Tinubu as its new chairman. He emerged the new chairman at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. President Tinubu, who attended the forum of West African leaders for the first time at the 63rd Ordinary Session, was announced as Chairman on Sunday in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. Ashenewsdaily.com

The Weight of the Wait- 2 Sometime ago, I got a call to pick up someone at a popular place in Benin City. When I got there, I called the man to notify him of my arrival. He was right there and I was happy. As I waited for him to step into the car, I noticed he had this worried look on his face, as he kept staring blankly into space. Guess what? He was waiting for a friend who had told him that she was at the place. Now, the man was initially not at that place but…