EDITORIAL
Throwback: Top 5 Controversial Moments Of The Headies Award
Although the biggest award in Nigeria, yet the Headies award is not without any controversies, in fact, hardly does a year go without the organisers, nominees and award recipients being dragged by fans. In this article, we will be taking a look at the Top 5 controversial moments of the award.
1. Olamide And Don Jazzy Trade Of Jibes:
Arguably the biggest controversial moment in the history of the award. In the year 2015, Reekado Banks, then under Mavin records was awarded the Next rated artiste of the year. The artiste who was nominated alongside Lil Kesh (then under YBNL record) was given the most coveted award.
This angered Olamide as he feels Lil Kesh should have won the award ahead of Reekado Banks, The YBNL Boss mount to the stage and said some words. Obviously, the words angered the Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy and he replied Olamide. Check the video below:
2. Mayorkun Winning The Street Hop Over Naira Marley’s Mafo
Not sure the Headies got it right with this. With Naira Marley’s pulsating run of hits between 2019 till now, one that had the nominated release, “Mafo,” it should have edged out Mayorkun’s Geng.
While many also think Geng ruled the streets for a while in 2020, you can’t compare that to the huge buzz Naira Marley’s Mafo was clothed in.
3. Burna Boy Falling Offstage While Performing
At the 2013 Headies Awards ceremony, Burna Boy fell down whilst performing his hit track ‘Like To Party.’ Watch the video below:
4. Sean Tizzle wins ‘Next Rated Artist’ Ahead Of Burna Boy, Phyno, Seyi Shay And Dammy Krane:
This was met with a lot of backlash as so many people believe that either Burna Boy or Dammy Krane should have won the award.
5. Laycon Wearing Oversized Shoes:
Laycon sparked reactions on the social media over his oversized footwear. Many mocked him while his Icons did al they could to support him.
EDITORIAL
Nigerian Musicians Who Do Not Smoke Weed
There are Nigerian artistes who have come out times without number to say that they do not smoke weed. While this might be surprising, it seems to be the truth.
1. 9ice:
9ice has said it times without number that he does not smoke weed. In his songs and interviews, he has always maintained that he doesn’t smoke weed for inspiration.
2. Slimcase:
While this could be very strange to so many people, it would be surprising to you that Slimcase does not smoke weed neither does he do drugs. He has said this times without number.
3. Teni:
Dr Dolor, the owner of Teniola Apata record label said the singer does not smoke weed. And overtime, Teniola has never for once promote weed in her music videos.
4 . Adekunle Gold:
AG Baby as he is fondly called has always said times without number that he does not smoke weed because he doesn’t need it for inspiration to write his songs.
5 . Falz
The rapper and activist does not also smoke weed.
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Top 5 Tourist Centres You Can Visit In Nigeria With Little Or No Money
The Christmas bell is ringing and here we have come up with 5 places you can visit for adventure with small money.
1. Olumo Rock
Olumo Rock is an ancient adventure place in Nigeria. Situated at the heart of Abeokuta, Ogun State. Olumo Rock serves a lot of great ambience and it is a place filled with so much history. The price to enter Olumo Rock is around 2-3 thousand naira.
Not only will you enjoy the Yoruba culture, there will be someone to take you around and tell you the history of the amazing rocks.
2. Ushongo Hills
The Ushongo Hill in Ushongo town, Benue State is another tourist attraction you can visit. Located at Benue State, North Central, Ushongo hill has a good climate that makes it a gratifying spot for adventures and tourists. It is also one of the easiest mountain to climb among the hills in Benue State as the weather is quite favourable.
3. Ogbunike Cave
Ogbunike cave in Anambra is another place you can visit that you can spend little to no money. There are ten tunnels at the main chamber leading to different directions. Within the tunnels are big chambers and other tunnels of varying lengths, some of which are inter connected.
4. Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove
Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest along the banks of the Osun river in Osun State, Nigeria. This place used to be a home of deities, there are several ancient sculptures, sanctuaries and shrines.
5. Mandara Moutain
Located between the Nigerian-Cameroon border is Mandara mountains where the view is said to be unrivaled