Why I quit my digital marketing job for music – Tems
Nigerian Grammy winner Temilade Openiyi, famously known as Tems, recently shared the reason behind her decision to leave a career in digital marketing to follow her passion for music. She revealed that while the decision was tough, she believed it was guided by divine purpose. The ‘Love Me Jeje’ singer explained in a Billboard interview […]
Oshiomhole introduced me to politics, took me to Tinubu- Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot, who is both an actor and a politician, says that former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole helped him get into politics. Oshiomhole even took Desmond to meet President Bola Tinubu. Desmond shared a special memory during an interview with Chude Jideonwo. He said, “One day, Oshiomhole took me to meet Asiwaju and said, […]
#EndSARS protest was designed by Obidients to end Tinubu – Bisi Akande
Bisi Akande, the former governor of Osun State and ex-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made serious claims about the 2020 #EndSARS protests. Akande believes the protests, which spread across Nigeria, were actually planned to hurt Bola Tinubu, who is now the president of Nigeria. In an interview on a podcast, Akande suggested […]
Police Arrest Protesters During #EndSARS Memorial at Lekki Tollgate
Protesters gathering to mark the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS movement were arrested by the Lagos State Police Command at Lekki tollgate. The protestors had come together to remember the nationwide demonstrations that began in 2020, which called for an end to police brutality in Nigeria. As they approached the tollgate, armed police officers were […]
Six #EndSARS Protesters Released After Four Years in Custody
In a significant development, six individuals who were detained during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos have been released after spending four years in custody. The protesters, identified as Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka, were initially arrested by the police for their involvement in the demonstrations. Their […]
Falz discussed how his upbringing shaped his perspective on activism.
Famous Nigerian rapper, Falz, shared how his upbringing influenced his approach to activism. Falz, who led the #ENDSARS protest in Lagos in 2020, explained that his activism didn’t start that year. In an interview on the Menisms Podcast, Falz said his activism was inspired by legendary musician Fela Kuti and his father, Femi Falana, who […]
ECOWAS Court’s Ruling on #EndSARS is a Win, Says DJ Switch
DJ Switch, whose real name is Obianuju Udeh, said the recent ECOWAS court decision on the #EndSARS protest was a victory. DJ Switch mentioned that despite discouragement, she and other victims believed the evidence they provided would be undeniable. The ECOWAS court ordered the Nigerian government to pay N2 million each to DJ Switch, Perpetual […]