Tonto, DikehSinger’s rumoured return to music is bad news for the industry

Tonto DikehSinger’s rumoured return to music is bad news for the industry

Nigerians love Tonto Dikeh, but her acceptance by music enthusiasts will never happen. Reports of her return leave a foul taste in my mouth.

 

Sound the alarms people! Nigerian music is under attack! One of the greatest enemies of the industry is back, and wants to hurt us in ways that we cannot defend ourselves from. This enemy has risen from slumber, and is now baring its teeth, as it prepares for an attack.
That enemy is Tonto Dikeh, and Nigerian music does not want her back.

The Nollywood actress who took a break from music after the birth of her first child last year, is gearing up for a comeback into the music scene, according to multiple reports. She has been pictured hanging with Jaywon in the studio.

Nigerians love Tonto Dikeh, but her acceptance by music enthusiasts will never happen. If anything, she is viewed with disdain, for attempting to enter a field that she lacks the talent to practice, let alone succeed. Comments after comments have called out the singer at every turn, chasing her through releases and videos to hammer home the point that the lady has no business with music.

That has not appeared to faze the singer. If anything, she appears to draw strength from the torrents of abuse, coming out stronger at every turn, and performing her songs on stages that would have her. This lady, know how to tickle a crowd offline, and rub them wrong online.

 

Tonto’s break from music came with her shift in focus to family. Mr X, as she fondly names to her husband, smothered her with love, stole her heart, and her interest in music and all things heart. She just had their first son, and in the first interview, she dropped the bombshell. Tonto has left D’banj.

Many fans regard this a good thing. Almost a blessing.

Tonto’s addition to DB Records was widely regarded as a ridiculous move by D’banj, a star whose quality of music was depreciating. Many felt he was adding a player that would prove to be more of a liability than an asset. That asset never really blossomed. Tonto’s time at DB Records can be described as ‘negligible’ at best. She offered more media attention and press, but no real gain.

Many fans would want Tonto Dikeh to absolutely quit music in all its forms. They would prefer her to raise her arms in the air, in surrender to her perceived lack of talent, accept her place as a good actress, and work at becoming better and growing organically at acting. To be clear, this isn’t personal. Tonto Dikeh is adored as an inspiration and role model to many in Nollywood. Her career has shaped lives, and been a constant source of entertainment for Nigeria.

It is simply just believed that she should be content with one art form, and leave the music alone.

Right now, that is happening is not happening, and she is not welcomed. Motherhood for all its attendant blessings, does not include the bestowing of musical talent on a wack artiste. Tonto is not welcomed, Asaba and all its movie producers have missed her. Music, not so much.

Davido, Singer storms studio with Young Thug in Atlanta

Davido is set for a possible collaboration with American rapper, Young Thug, as they hit the studio together.

Davido is reportedly back in Atlanta following his failed show in Congo, as he hits the floor running with a studio session with Young Thug.

The DKM chairman shared a couple of videos via his Snapchat, today, July 13, 2016, giving fans a sneak peek of the behind the seen action.

Davido first hit the gun range in Atlanta earlier in the day, seeming to have found a new hobby which doubles as a stress reliever for him.

The singer later hit the studio with the American rapper.

In RussiaMan, commits suicide after losing savings to Euro 2016 bet

Fidel Nikitin commits suicide after betting all of his savings on a £2,300 gamble that France would win the Euro 2016 championships.

News reports have revealed the death of a man who committed suicide after investing all of his savings into a bet on France winning the Euro 2016 championships.

The victim identified as Fidel Nikitin, 27, had hoped to win the £2,300 gamble, allowing him to clear his debts but unfortunately, Portugal had beat their host nation in the finals which took place on Sunday, 10, 2016.

Daily Record reports that Nikitin who was a mobile phone salesman, from Izhevsk, Russia, reportedly left a message on his social media account following the 1-0 defeat, writing:

"Thank you and forgive me."

The police reveal that Nikitin had walked onto the Ludzya-Izhevsk railway track, holding his ground without a flinch even after the train sounded a warning.

The driver of train said that he had no time to stop after spotting the deceased on the rail tracks.

Nikitin's relatives disclosed that he had been deeply shocked by France's loss to Portugal, adding that he had taken out a series of loans which he had been unable to pay, hence the reason for the bet.

May his soul rest in peace.

In Bayelsa, Three men nabbed while stealing goats

Vanguard reports that the suspects were reportedly caught while trying to make away with the stolen animals, after they had successfully stolen two others from the pen.

Three men have reportedly been arrested while attempting to steal goats from a restaurant owner.

 The suspects, who disclosed that they were returning from a vigil at the time of the incident, and cannot explain how the two goats got into their possession, were arrested in Amarata, a suburb of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

According to Vanguard, the suspects were reportedly caught while trying to make away with the stolen animals, after they had successfully stolen two others from the pen.

An eyewitness reveals to Vanguard that the suspects were caught by a resident of the compound, with one of them holding a bible, claiming that they were Christians returning from a church vigil service.

The resident is said to have raised an alarm, alerting the local vigilante group in the area who later arrested the suspects and handed them to the police.

APC"Buhari's impeachment threat is a huge joke" - Party says

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the threat by some senators to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari.The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the threat by some senators to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the threat by the Senate to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari.

Some senators had on Tuesday threatened to impeach President Buhari, over the alleged forgery charge against the senate president, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and two others.

In a statement issued by the party's national secretary, Mai Mala Buni, the party said the move was "laughable and a huge joke taken too far."

 

The statement reads:

"The attention of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to media reports of a laughable impeachment plot by some Senators on President Muhammadu Buhari during Tuesday’s July 12, 2016 closed session of the Senate. This is a huge joke taken too far.

"The Party advises the Senators in question to stop this huge joke and concentrate on their primary constitutional responsibilities of lawmaking and discharging of their legislative mandates to their constituents at the National Assembly. The Party reiterates that the Senators in question (should) not to allow political shenanigans becloud overall national interest.

"The Party will not join issues on the Senate forgery suit and other court cases concerning some members of the 8th Senate because it will be sub judice. We advise the Senators in question to tow the same line and allow judicial processes run it normal and legitimate course."

Meanwhile, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto) has dismissed speculations that some clandestine meetings on heinous plans to impeach President Buhari were being held in his house.

Benue Massacre : Police say 22, not 81 killed by Fulani herdsmen

The Nigerian Police Force has denied reports that 81 people were killed by Fulani herdsmen in Benue State.

The denial was made by the Benue State Police Command via a statement released today, July 12, 2016.

The statement reads in part:

“The attention of the Benue State Police Command has been drawn to a publication on page 8 of the Sun Newspaper, dated Monday, July 11, 2016, tagged "Herdsmen kill 81 in Benue".”

“The Command wishes to state that the reports was a gross misrepresentation of the true facts on ground in the State.”

Chibok Girls 'We still don't know where the girls are' - Presidency

Garba Shehu said if the military had any clue as to the whereabouts of the abducted girls, the next action would have been to rescue them,

 

The Presidency has reacted to the claims by the BringBackOurGirls advocacy group that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is not taking the girls' rescue seriously.

The group, championed by a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, had accused the government  of being lackadaisical in the handling of the girls' release.

Over 200 girls were kidnapped from their school dormitory in Chibok town, Borno state by the Boko Haram sect in April 2014.

Speaking in defence of the government, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, said if the military had any clue as to the whereabouts of the abducted girls, they would have moved to rescue them.

“The President is conscious always about the fact that terrorism in Nigeria is part of a global phenomenon. Since coming to office, his response to it has been firm and well considered,” Shehu said in a statement.

“President Buhari will never make bogus promises or play to the gallery. It is misleading of anyone to preach that the Chibok girls are within an easy grasp. If the military under the President knew where they are held, they will bring the Chibok girls home today.

“The Presidency is open to renewed cooperation with the BBOG group, international bodies, religious groups, social workers, and all others who are assisting in the field to ensure that those who have so far been rescued from Boko Haram captivity are given the support they need to make a full recovery and be reintegrated fully into the society."

 

Lamar Odom, NBA star removed from flight, drunk & vomiting

Lamar Odom has finally slipped down that slippery slope into drugs and alcoholism.

Us Weekly reports that the NBA star had to be removed from a flight on Monday, July 11, 2016, after he reportedly got drunk at the airport only to throw up on the plane

 

Odom was on a Delta flight from Los Angeles heading back home to New York City when the incident occurred.

The reports reveal that the basketball player had gone to the lounge at the airport where witnesses claim he drank to stupor. Two passengers who were also in first class disclosed to TMZ that Odom had sat down in his seat, only to rush to the front of the plane and begin to throw up in the galley as soon as the aircraft began to pull away.

Other witnesses reveal that Odom continued to throw up in the plane's bathroom with the door open, and that his clothes had been stained with vomit after the ordeal.

The flight crew was forced to take Odom off the flight, while another crew cleaned up the mess he had made. The embattled star reportedly returned to the flight about 10 minutes later, only to begin throwing up a second time, after which he was escorted of the plane for the last time, delaying the flight by 40 minutes.

This occurrence follows reports that Odom's estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian, justthrew him out of her home after finding a crack pipe on the residence. The reality star who filed for divorce from Odom for the second time in May, got Odom's response on Friday, July 8.

 

‘President’s appointments portray him as North-centric,’ Afenifere says

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments portray him as a “North-centric President”.

The group made the comment via a statement released by its Chairman, Olawale Oshun.

The statement reads:

In our view, the problem has more to do with President Buhari’s conduct – utterances and perceived lopsided appointments – which appears to portray him as a North-centric President instead of a pan-Nigeria President.

Both the President and the ACF need to take lessons on managing an all-inclusive, pan-Nigerian government. We wonder on what consensus or authority the so-termed non-negotiable unity of Nigeria stands.

Is it based on government’s ability to silence all dissenters or the capability to manage a diverse society in a manner that makes every component proud?

Hence, the insistence of ACF and by extension the President to keep the provisions of Nigeria’s constitution from being renegotiated is a cause of many unsolvable agitations in the country.

These agitations can only be managed successfully and sustainably when all Nigerians appreciate that they need one another to bequeath a strong country to the coming generations.

All, who wish Nigeria well, align with Prof. Wole Soyinka’s assertion that Nigeria’s unity is “bloody well negotiable and we had better negotiated it…not even at conferences, but every day in our conduct…”