Afrobeats originates from Nigeria – Actress Mary Njoku

Published

3 years ago

August 26, 2022

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Nigerian actress, Mary Njoku has taken to social media to set the record straight on Afrobeats.

Mary Njoku

She disclosed this to the public via her Instagram page on Friday morning, August 26th.

According to her, Afrobeats originates from Nigeria. Afrobeats is Nigerian.

Mary Njoku wrote:

Na so I here say someone invent plantain chips (kpekere)for America few years ago ??.

Dem say Nigerian youths were named ‘sorosoke’ generation by a foreigner wey no dey speak yoruba ??

Afrobeat is NIGERIAN.

See her post below:

The Daily Page News recalls that The Recording academy, Grammy on July 27th, 2022, posted an article that regarded Afrobeats as a “blend of West African and Black American music”.

Afterwards, the article triggered a lot of music lovers (especially Africans) due to the misinformation.

After getting a lot of backlash from Afrobeats lovers and scholars, the academy decided to correct its headline by removing the “blend of Black American music”.

#Afrobeats is a mesmeric blend of West African musics that has quickly become a global pop phenomenon. Here are 5️⃣ subgenres that will instantly grab your ear.

📝: This article was updated today at 6:50 p.m. ET to reflect the specifically African origins of these genres. https://t.co/Ucgfqq73gw

— GRAMMYS (@RecordingAcad) July 27, 2022

Davido Reveals He’s Igbo By Blood

Published

7 months ago

May 20, 2025

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David Adeleke, the Afrobeats performer known as Davido, said he is Igbo by blood. The singer shot back at someone who warned him about being friendly with Igbo people, saying he could worry about betrayal as a Yoruba man.

The X user, Yakbel, said: “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest. Yoruba boy dey frolick with Ibos in 2025, they want your head and everything you have to belong to them. You can never satisfy Ibos. Ibos are not people you surround yourself with as a Yoruba man.”

Davido overlooked the criticism and just replied:
“Lol. My ancestors are from the Igbo people.”

Entertainment

I Told Jarvis to Reject ₦3 Billion Netflix Role Over Kissing Scene – Peller Claims

Published

7 months ago

May 18, 2025

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Nigerian online streamer, Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as Peller has revealed he convinced his girlfriend, Jarvis, to turn down a ₦3 billion offer from Netflix since it required her to kiss someone during the show.

Peller mentioned this during a livestream with Peter Okoye from P-Square.

Peller said, “Netflix offered 3 billion Naira my girlfriend, Jarvis to do a kissing scene, but I turned it down.”

Peter asked, “Do you mean N3 million or N3 billion?”

Peller replied, “N3 billion! I know you might not believe me, but I have the record of the video call. I warned them never to contemplate such ever again. I love my baby. I don’t joke with my baby. She is my life.”

Peter added, “Always look out for her.”

Video:

https://x.com/Olamide0fficial/status/1923628972358676752?t=N0rPHlgwC33k2w_DrIPATw&s=19

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Charles Okocha Visits Kanayo Kanayo ahead of his wedding

Published

1 year ago

November 9, 2024

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Nigerian actor, Charles Okocha has paid a heartwarming visit to legendary actor Kanayo Kanayo ahead of his upcoming wedding.

Charles visited Kanayo to bring his wedding invitation to him in person. In the video shared by Kanayo, Okocha described him as a man who influenced his acting career greatly and, therefore called him his family and role model.

Charles Okocha sets to wed

Sharing the video, Kanayo expressed his happiness for Okocha in his post, celebrating the groom-to-be. see his response below:

“@charles_okocha was here to pay homage to NNANYISACRIFICE
We are ayside for tomorrow. Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations. We will SACRIFICE his MADNESS on Kanayo O Kanayo TV on YouTube,” he stated.