Nigerian music star Oluwadamilare Okulaja, popularly known as Durella, is set to embark on a tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. The acclaimed King of the Zanga, who recently performed at D’banj’s 20th anniversary in the music industry, will be visiting major cities across Europe and the UK for his much-anticipated music tour this year.
Durella mentioned that the tour is long overdue and that he finally gave in to the pressure from his fans worldwide. "For some years now, my fans all over the world have been urging me to visit their cities. After careful consideration, my team and I have decided to start the tour in the UK and Europe. This tour promises to showcase the best of Durella," he stated.
Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor. He began his career in secondary school after forming a group called The School Boys with his friend. His professional music career began in 2009. Recently, he had an interview on the Lunchtime Show with Kolade Dominate and Ebuka Ezekiel on Inspiration FM.
When asked if he was still in touch with The School Boys, he said he was in semi-contact with one member but only randomly checked on the others, as it had been a long time. Ebuka asked if he ever imagined he would become this successful. Falz replied that he never imagined he would reach this point and that it all still feels like an adventure. Reflecting on his early days, he mentioned that his partner and manager was always pushing and investing in him.
Falz also spoke about his father's reaction to his career choice, despite having studied law. He had to finish university and attend law school to earn his certificate before discussing his music aspirations with his father. Surprisingly, his father supported him immediately, likely because he already had a law certificate. While pursuing music, Falz continued practicing law, leading a sort of double life. He reminisced about "Industry Night," an event where artists performed to reach their target audiences.
Regarding his music, particularly the song "Ndi Nke," Falz has always stayed true to his art and sounds. When asked who wrote his verse, he laughed and explained that he doesn’t speak the complex part of Igbo. He gave a shoutout to Zoro for helping him write and learn the verse. Asked about his thoughts on Odumodu Blvck, Falz praised his sound and character, emphasizing that his music is not related to cultism.
Speaking about his new projects, "Before The Feast" and "The Feast," Falz discussed the people he has worked with and his choice of producers. He said, “The realm we're going into is one that has never been explored before. I do not know how the music will be received, but I am very excited to enter this new realm.”
When asked about the lack of controversy in his new EP, Falz confirmed it was intentional. Discussing his relationship with Simi, he said that when they started working together, he knew Simi was in a relationship with AG. They enjoyed the internet's speculation and went with the flow, but despite his statements, the internet still doesn't believe him, even though Simi now has her own family.
When asked about the current situation in Nigeria, Falz expressed his dismay, stating, “It's sad! And right now, sad is even an understatement. We have reached a point where people are at rock bottom; it’s horrible.” He is surprised there hasn't been an uprising yet.
Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Kanayo O. Kanayo has publicly accused teen actress Angel Unigwe and her mother of breaching a filming contract. Kanayo claims that Unigwe’s mother prematurely withdrew her daughter from a project before the contract period ended.
Expressing his frustration, Kanayo urged fellow Nollywood producers to boycott the young actress. In a video posted on his Instagram account, Kanayo threatened to disrupt any film shoots involving Unigwe in response to the alleged contract violation.
Kanayo stated, "A particular woman has been holding producers to ransom, and this is unfortunate. This has happened to me, and the woman in question is Angel Unigwe’s mother. Contracts are agreed upon by producers, whether written or verbal. However, we discovered that once this woman receives payment, everything changes. I’ve received reports from others before experiencing it myself.
Last night, she took her daughter at 9 pm, even though the agreed-upon day had not expired. Midnight is the cutoff into the next day, yet she came and took her daughter at 9 pm.
This is a call to all producers. Please, in the name of professionalism and unity, from this moment on, June 21, 2024, any set employing Angel Unigwe will be disrupted by me. You all know the impact of an artist walking out on a set. There was no issue with Angel herself; we had a good working relationship. However, her mother has been threatening many producers. Therefore, I will monitor every filming schedule and ensure that any set involving Angel Unigwe will be disrupted."
American rapper Jacques Webster, known as Travis Scott, has been arrested. The 'Astroworld' artist was taken into custody early Thursday in Miami, Florida. According to court records obtained by Local 10 News, Scott faces charges of “trespassing and disorderly intoxication.”
He posted a $650 bond for the trespassing charge and $150 for disorderly intoxication.
Scott is anticipated to be released from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center later today.
