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Burna Boy’s “Destiny” features in Biden-Harris Inauguration Playlist

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4 years ago

January 19, 2021

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By Oyindamola Ruth

As incoming US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be sworn into office on the 20th of January, Burna Boy’s song had been listed as one of the songs to be played on the inauguration day.

A list of a 46-track playlist songs to be played on Inauguration day was curated by DJ D-Nice and Issa Rae‘s music company Raedio in partnership with the presidential Inauguration Company to fit the Biden/Harris team’s theme “America United”.

Asides from Afrobeats heavyweight Burna Boy‘s “Destiny“, other international stars on the playlist including Bill Withers, (‘Lovely Day’), Marvin Gaye (‘Got to Give It Up – Pt. 1’), Bruce Springsteen (‘We Take Care of Our Own’), Kendrick Lamar (‘Now or Never’), Bob Marley & The Wailers (‘Could You Be Loved’), Jill Scott (‘Golden’) and Dua Lipa (‘Levitating’), among others.

A member of the Biden-Harris team stated that the playlist “represents the diversity of our nation and our strength and resilience as we look forward to new leadership and a new era in America.”

Entertainment

Davido Reveals He’s Igbo By Blood

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2 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.”

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

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2 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

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8 months 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.