Don Jazzy’s marriage plans, Funke Akindele’s mandate, other top entertainment stories
Why I’m still single – Don Jazzy
In a new video, Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy revealed why he is still single on Sunday evening.
The Mavin’s boss used filters off a social media app to humorously sing about his situation. While singing, he said, “I am treading carefully, cos I don’t want to be a scapegoat, once bitten twice shy, I dey hear word.”
He continued to sing, “Ashawo dey my eyes o, Ashawo dey my eyes, that is why I no want commit again, that is why I will not commit my dear.”
He advised those continually asking by singing, “Take heart o, take heart o, this is why I will not commit I swear, I don’t know when I will commit my dear.”
In April 2021, Don Jazzy revealed that he was married at 20 and divorced at 22.
Months after, his ex-wife Michelle Jackson returned to Nigeria, and they met up in Lagos.
The 39-year-old ace music producer explained that his pursuit of a music career led to his divorce from his partner. During Michelle’s visit, she confirmed that was true.
Johnny Drille shares his phone number publicly
On Sunday night, Mavins star John Ighodaro, known as Johnny Drille, shared his number on social media with a poster that read: “How are you, my friend? Need someone to talk to? Call me on 09071306614.”
According to the poster’s details, the artiste revealed he intends to do this from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
In an Instagram live video, fans called in to speak with the artiste and shout out to their friends.
The Nigerian singer released his latest single, ‘How are you my friend’ on 12th October, and he said the song was a reminder to check up on your friends and boost friendships.
Do Yahoo instead of gambling – Seun Kuti
In a video, Seun, son of Nigeria Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, said he prefers the youths to engage in fraud to waste their time gambling in bet houses.
He said, “Don’t do gambling, that one you don already lose, that one na setup. I prefer yahoo yahoo to gamble, do Yahoo Yahoo.”
He explained that gambling now belongs to foreigners “all these gambling firms you are seeing now na white mans business, here to extract the little we have in our pocket”.
While stating he is not the type to scold anyone for gambling, the singer pleaded with African youths to avoid the act.
“I’ll never be the one to say that you are a bad person for gambling.
“But I’m just begging young Africans, your greatness doesn’t lie in all these,” he said.
He added that gambling is a white man’s business designed to extort Africans of their resources.
“All these gambling firms you see are white man’s business, here to extract the little we have in our pocket through the gambling platforms, selling you false hope.”
God called me to change the story of Lagos-Funke Akindele
At the worship service of a Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church in the Surulere district of its Badagry circuit headquarters on Sunday, actress-turned-politician Funke Akindele said God called her to change the story of Lagos.
Ms Akindele, who flagged off their campaigns last Wednesday, is the running mate for the 2023 Lagos governorship election under the aegis of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
She said God has been with her from birth and that she aspires to make Lagos work for all segments and divisions.
“He chose me to be the deputy governorship candidate of the PDP, despite the crowd that struggled to be chosen.I give God all the glory for what he has done. God has always been doing the best for me.
God called us, if not, we would have backed out. People have suffered, but God has called us and put us forward to come and change the story of Lagos state for the better. The success of Lagos state is ours.”
