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July 6, 2022 Music Is The Only Thing Moving Nigeria Forward – P-Square

Music Is The Only Thing Moving Nigeria Forward – P-Square

Paul Okoye, one half of the iconic Nigerian music duo P-Square, has boldly asserted that the entertainment sector is the only part of Nigeria that is developing.

He said in a tweet on Wednesday 4th July 2022:"Imagine the only thing that is moving forward in Nigeria is something that the government are not in control of #music."

Paul Okoye's reflections after P-attendance Square's as an extremely special guest at Afronation Portugal 2022.

It might be acknowledged that Nigeria's creative industry is the most promising sector of the Nigerian economy given the consistent growth the country's music and entertainment industries have experienced.

Nigerian youngsters would be expecting to reverse this during the 2023 Presidential elections. There are several variables, both political, economic, and social, that account for why the success recorded in the Nigerian music industry has not been reproduced in other important sectors of the country.

Both Paul and Peter Okoye, P-Square, have publicly said that they favor a particular candidate in the upcoming elections, and their decisions may have been motivated by a desire for other facets of society to achieve the same success as the entertainment business.

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July 6, 2022 Simi Named As Latest Spotify Equal Africa Artist

Simi Named As Latest Spotify Equal Africa Artist

Simi, a singer-songwriter from Nigeria, has been named the Spotify Equal Africa music program ambassador for July by the world's largest streaming service.

This news was made on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, and it comes after the June release of her most recent album, "To Be Honest (TBH)".

Simi is a member of the Equal Africa Programme, which seeks to highlight and amplify the voices of brilliant African female musicians making waves in the music industry, along with other Nigerian artists Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, Asa, and FAVE.

She also succeeds Tiwa Savage as the only other African musician to be designated as an Equal Global and Equal Africa artist.

Simi Bolatito Ogunleye, a musician, sound engineer, and actress from Nigeria, began her musical career as a church choir member. Simi began her musical career as a gospel singer and in 2008, she released her first studio album, "Ogaju," before deciding to pursue Afro-pop.

READ ALSO: Simi Releases New Album ‘To Be Honest’

After the track "TIFF" was released in 2014 and was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies in 2015, she gained attention from the general public. Since then, she has received multiple honors, published three solo albums, and one album in collaboration.

Speaking in the announcement, Simi talks about the rigors of forging a path in a male dominated industry “Striving and thriving as a woman in a male dominated industry has taken years of practice to master,”

she says. “You go from being scared of it, to being intimidated by it, to being brave enough for it and then finally, to conquering it.

I've almost always had to do way more than my male peers to prove myself. But, because of my love for music, I have been relentless and proud to do this work. I certainly hope, with all my heart, that the women who continue to come after me find it easier to shine in the way they deserve.”

Simi is welcomed by Spotify to the Equal program, which aims to promote gender equality and offer a venue to recognize significant female musicians.

She joins a group of accomplished African women who are shaping culture and shattering stereotypes in the music business.

“We are proud to welcome Simi to the EQUAL programme, and we’re so excited to see where her talent continues to take her from strength to strength,” says Spotify’s Head of Music for sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu.

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July 6, 2022 Marvel Comics To Introduce New Gay Spider-Man Character

Marvel Comics To Introduce New Gay Spider-Man Character

A gay Spider-Man character will make his comic book debut in Edge of the Spider-Verse #5, according to Marvel.

Author of comic books Steve Foxe confirmed the newest inclusion by saying that the character known as Web-Weaver will have a "fearlessly feminine persona." He went on to say that they took effort to create a queer character without generalizing LGBTQ stereotypes.

Surprise: I had the huge gay honour of helping to co-create Web-Weaver, who’ll make his debut in Edge of the Spider-verse this September,” Fox announced on Twitter.

READ ALSO: Ladipoe Reveals How He Forgot His Lyrics On Stage

He added: “Something I realized immediately when conceiving Web-Weaver is that he can’t – and shouldn’t – represent ALL gay men. No single character cant.

“His fearlessly femme identity is central to who he is, but it’s not the STORY… Which you can experience for yourself in September!”

The release date of the first issue of Web-Weaver has been set for August 3. Three different Spider-Man characters, including Spider-Man Noir and a Spider-Man Rex dinosaur hybrid, will also make their debuts alongside the new Spider-Man.

Even though Marvel's first gay Spider-Man won't be swinging onto shelves until September, the announcement itself still makes Web-Weaver into a sweet Pride month surprise. To catch all of Web-Weaver's fellow web-slingers, check out Edge of Spider-Verse #1 which goes on sale in August 2022. The End of Spider-Verse might be coming soon, but here's hoping Web-Weaver is only the first LGBTQ+ Spider-Man, not the last.

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July 5, 2022 Big Brother Naija Season 7 Set To Premiere

Big Brother Naija Season 7 Set To Premiere

Africa’s Most Popular Reality Show, Big Brother Naija, will return for its seventh season this July with a double launch show on Saturday, 23 July and Sunday, 24 July 2022.

The show’s organizers confirmed season seven’s launch at a recently held press junket in Lagos.

Season seven will also spot some pre-Covid elements including the return of the fan-favourite ‘Ninjas’ and a live studio audience. It’s set to be a winning season for BBNaija fans as the organisers confirmed a promo that would see 30 fans win N1 million each.

Both shows will air from 7pm on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic Family channels and the 24-hour show on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29. BBNaija fans across Africa will also watch the show live via the African online streaming service, Showmax.

Headline sponsor for Big Brother Naija, season 7 is Pocket by Piggyvest and associate sponsor is Flutterwave.

BBNaija is staying true to its reputation of having the biggest cash prize for any reality competition on the continent. This season’s winner will take home a grand prize worth N100 million that includes N50 million cash and other exciting prizes.

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