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 Russ, the independent rapper-producer most recognized for his diverse musical abilities and criticisms of the music industry, has returned with another record produced in partnership with 6LACK. As one might imagine, the duo is using their soulful bag for this one; after all, it is the style of music that has arguably favored them the most thus far. I mean, if you enjoyed Russ in his 'Losin Control' phase, you'll probably adore him in this one as well. Russ, singing over a minimalist beat and guitar riff, reassures (and vulnerablely) a significant other that he understands their sensation of overwhelm while working on himself. He also discusses unlearning some things as he grows older, and how he doesn't expect the person to stay but hopes they don't depart. A song to soothe the worried lover inside, the single couldn't be more appropriate for singer 6LACK, who got incredible fan support for his heartfelt project, East Atlanta Love Letter in 2018. With tracks like 'Pretty Little Fears', the musician has demonstrated a particular mastery of a sound that is as unique as it is palatable. Certainly one to be proud of in the duo's discography, here's the song for you to enjoy!
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 Following the international success of her surprise last collaboration, 'Khutti' with famed Indian singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, Saweetie returns to spice up your summers with her new track, 'NANi'. On this track, the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated hiphop heartthrob's bars focus around bar hopping; pretty literally, and rather elegantly! The rapper, feeling herself on the album and oozing more confidence than ever before, addresses all partygoers, but especially the girlboss-baddies in her fans. According to Saweetie, "'NANi' is a record about empowering yourself to walk into any room feeling beautiful, confident, and unstoppable." Commit to the task, obtain the bag, and have fun doing it!" With lines like "Oh, got that Nani, Nani Nani/ How she walk through swingin' that body/ Yellin' who gon' stop me/ You ain't got the time to clock me" and "Whole room full of bad bitches, there's a lot of us," the rapper clearly intended to create a summer anthem for the talented, ambitious woman. In reality, a piece of Saweetie's lyrics on this one is an interpolated, almost sample-like dedication to a Lady Gaga interview in which Gaga discusses the chaotic period of her life when she first became an artist. Saweetie repeats Gaga's comments about getting "no sleep" and jumping on aircraft to go to "another club" and then "another club." The inspiration is made abundantly clear with the catchiest part of the song going, “Plane, sprinter, glam, to the club, backdoor section, shots, another club/ Two shows, one night, what’s that? a hunnid plus….”
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 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Zaria, Kaduna State. The suspects were arrested outside the premises of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, following credible intelligence linking a syndicate of fraudsters to suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include cell phones and laptops. The suspects were immediately moved to the Kano Zonal Command of the EFCC for a more thorough investigation. The commission added that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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 No fewer than three persons have been reportedly killed and over 120 others abducted as notorious bandits attacked Goran Namaye community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a resident in the area, who gave his name as Abubakar Muhammad, the terrorists invaded the town at about 1:17 am on Thursday, operating from house to house. He further stated that the kidnapped persons were mainly women and men, adding that the terrorists also killed three people during their operation. “The whereabouts of many members of the community could not be traced, and it is very clear that we lost three of our men to the tragic operation,” he added. Speaking further, Muhammad pointed out that the bandits came in large numbers, on motorcycles with sophisticated weapons, and surrounded the community as the people were running helter-skelter to save their lives. “They took us unaware as the whole people were running helter-skelter without direction, and they started house-to-house operations and chased our people, mainly women, into the forest.” As of the time of filing this report, the security agencies in the state have not made any official statement regarding the incident.
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 Chance The Rapper’s The Big Day was slated upon release and made him a joke in Hip-Hop for a long time, something he’s completely aware of. He’s been working on undoing some of that and is currently prepping the release of his new album Star Line Gallery. After sharing his new song and video ‘Buried Alive‘, Chance is back with another one this afternoon. The new song is called ‘Together’ and is produced by DJ Premier, who also does some scratching on the end. The video is mostly made up of old home videos with Chance and his family. Check out the music video below.
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 Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has relished her meeting with Barbadian superstar, Rihanna. The ‘Rush’ crooner revealed that she was surprised that the billionaire Grammy-winning singer knew her. In a recent chat with BuzzFeed, Ayra Starr said, “My biggest celeb story is Rihanna. I met Rihanna about two weeks ago. “I went to the Authentic Woman event in London. It was amazing; I got to meet Rihanna. Do you know how crazy that is? And she loves me, she knew me that was the most amazing part of it. She knew me. It was so amazing.” DAILY POST recalls that Rihanna offered to collaborate with Ayra Starr during their meeting at the Authentic Woman event in the UK. The mother of two expressed strong desire to work with Ayra Starr and Tems on a song.
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 Osun Governor Adeleke Installed As Asiwaju Of Edeland . Adeleke vows to be a frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke was on Monday, May 13, 2024 conferred with the Chieftancy title of Asiwaju Of Edeland by the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal. In a grand ceremony held at the Ede Palace, Osun State, the Asiwaju Of Ede vowed to be a frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth for Edeland and Osun State as a whole. According to him; "I vow to be a frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth for Edeland and Osun State as a whole. "I will carry the light of positive transformation from towns to villages and from cities to rural areas across our dear State. "To all Asiwaju title holders of various towns in Osun State, I welcome myself into your midst. "On a lighter mood, I believe you are eager to receive me not just as the Asiwaju of Edeland but as the Asiwaju of Osun State, he said. It will be recalled that former Governor of Osun State, Isiaka Adeleke, who was the brother of the incumbent Governor of the state who passed on in 2017 was the immediate past Asiwaju of Edeland. Today also marked double honours for Governor Adeleke who also marked his 64th birthday today. The event witnessed the presence of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, former Governors of Oyo, Rasheed Ladoja, Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko and Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Makama Oyelude, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin and hosts of others.
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 The Kogi State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Gabriel Amari, has said the increase in electricity tariffs by the federal government is a daylight robbery on Nigerians. Comrade Amari stated this on Monday when organised labour stormed the office of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Lokoja. The NLC Chairman appealed to the government to reverse the electricity tariffs, stressing that, the present administration has continued to cause untold hardship to innocent Nigerians. “The increase in electricity tariffs is a broad day robbery, which will not be accepted. They promised us change, but we failed to ask questions about what kind of change they were bringing on board. “The government should know that people are suffering with their obnoxious policies. Nigerians are paying for electricity that they are not using. It is under this administration that we are witnessing discrimination in the distribution of power. We can’t continue like this,” he stated. According to Amari, failure of the government to reverse the increase in tariffs will mean a shot down on the power sector. “Privatisation of the electricity sector is a complete failure and fraudulent. Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), we are saying no to discrimination in electricity distribution.We will continue to resist every form of exploitation by this government,” he added. According to him, labour is the only voice that can stop the obnoxious policies of government that are anti people. He said, “The government promised a new minimum wage but failed to implement it. All they know how to do is to increase electricity tariffs without putting the masses into consideration. Nigerians are really suffering. It is high time the government listened attentively to the voices of Nigerians who are calling for an end to their bad policies.” He called on the government to give all Nigerians a uniform band and equal hours of electricity. The NLC Vice Chairman, Comrade Eleoja Opaluwa, called for the immediate withdrawal of the new electricity tariffs, stressing that, the power sector have been neglected for several years by the government.
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 *Read-a-Thon: Osun Online Publishers Association Applauds Ajao Samson's Effort To Set New Guinness World Record* _...OOPA Visit Ajao, Pledges Support To Promote Reading Culture_ The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) has commended the courage and commitment of Samson Ajao in his effort to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest reading Marathon in Osun. Chairman of the association, Mukhtar Ajelogbon made the declaration during a solidarity visit to Ajao at the ongoing Read-A-Thon at Adolak Conference Hall in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Saturday. Ajelogbon who represented OOPA alongside the Public Relations Officer of the association, Yusuf Idowu, applauded Ajao's commitment and dedication toward improving reading culture and promoting literacy in the society, assuring him of the Osun Online Publishers Association's support to his cause. Samson embarked on a remarkable 214-hour Read-a-Thon since Monday, May 6, 2024, with the event scheduled to conclude on May 14, 2024 to break the current 124 hours world record for the longest marathon reading aloud by Rysbai Isakov from Kyrgyzstan in Bursa, Turkey from September 22 to 27, 2022. At the time of OOPA visit, Ajoa had reached 127 hours out of his 214 journey of Read-A-Thon to break the world record. Ajelogbon, however, urged Ajao Samson not to relent in his dream to set a new Guinness World Record from Osun state, Nigeria.
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 Megan Thee Stallion has released another new tune as she prepares for her tour, which begins on May 14th. Megan shared the song's cover image on Instagram earlier this week, which features a snake. This serpent has been a part of Megan's journey since the beginning of the year, as similar themes appear in her singles 'Hiss' and 'Cobra'. The song is finally available on all streaming platforms. Listen to it below. "I was inspired to create this album about rebirth because I feel like I am becoming a new person physically and mentally," she told Women's Health last month as she embarks on a new chapter in her career. Megan's next (yet untitled) album will be her first since Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison for shooting her in the feet in 2020.
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