In time past Nigerian parents rebuked their wards for dare dreaming about becoming musicians. You dare not harbor such thoughts talk more of telling your parents about it. You’ll get a good dose of the cane and rebuke.
Fast forward to the present, music is probably one sure way to earn a good fortune for yourself. ‘Music dey pay pass some white collar jobs these days’ and we all know these.
Some of of our artistes have been able to beat others to top the list of the richest Nigerian artistes. These values are estimated net worth (a realistic measure of wealth) and hence used to rank these artistes.
If your favorite is not on the list, there can only be one solution. They have to double their efforts to appear on the list next time.
10.Timaya
Ekperipapa 1 of Bayelsa Timaya is one of Nigeria’s to ten richest musicians. The dancehall king net worth comes from heavy booking fees, brand endorsement and not so much from music sales. Timaya is brand ambassador to Glo and Hennessy X. O. Cognac. His estimated net worth N1.1 Billion Naira
9.Iyanya
Iyanya who hails from Cross River State hit stardom after he won the maiden edition of MTN project fame. After that first shot at fame subsided, he bounced back with one of the biggest hit song in his career ‘Kukere’.
Iyanya has been brand ambassador to MTN, Solo phones, Dunes Nigeria and Cross River State tourism ambassador. Iyanya’s estimated net worth is put at N 1.8 Billion Naira.
8.Banky W
Nigeria’s own king of R&B Banky W has a good share of the money generated in the music industry. A mentor to Wizkid, Banky is one of the longest serving brand ambassador for Samsung Africa.
He is also ambassador to many multinational corporations and most importantly co-founder of EME records. All these and many more put his total estimated net worth at N2.3 Billion Naira.
7.Flavour
Chinedu Okoli, who is popularly known as Flavour is not only Nigeria’s king of contemporary highlife music, his fame runs through Africa. The dreadlocks sporting musician rakes in good cash performing at big events around Africa and overseas 3 – 4 times in a week all year long.
He has backed many endorsement deals, one notably with NBC (Nigerian Breweries Company). The singer is valued at an estimated net worth of N2.5 Billion Naira.
6.Wizkid
Star boy! Wizkid who has been a big sensation on the Nigerian music scene cuts big checks yo! He is one artiste that doesn’t run short of endorsement deals, from MTN, to Glo, Pepsi etc.
Wizkid who is now a bona-fide Sony Music act charges heavy fees to perform at shows. Wizkid is CEO of StarBoy Worldwide, his estimated net worth isN2.8 Billion Naira. His Sony Music deal excluded.
5.Davido
One time for OBO – Omo Baba Olowo). Since his entry into the Nigerian music industry, Davido has always shown he has loads of money, especially when you put in mind his Nigerian billionaire father.
Well, besides his father’s mulla Davido rakes in millions for himself monthly. He is well known for his ostentatious lifestyle, a Sony Music act as well as Wizkid. Davido’s estimated net worth isN2.9 Billion Naira.
4.2face
2face who now prefers to be addressed as 2Baba is the most prominent of the defunct music group Plantashun Boyz. 2Baba has a music career spanning over 20 years and he has a lot of money in the bank to show for it. Aside his normal booking fees and numerous endorsements, 2Baba is a real estate investor.
He owns the popular Rumours Night Club situated in Festac, Victoria Island and Ikeja. The ‘African Queen’ is valued at about estimated net worth of N4.5 Billion Naira.
3.D’banj
These days D’banj, one of Nigeria’s biggest music export is more of a shrewd business man. He is CEO of DB records and Koko Holdings. D’banj has a multitude of endorsements from United Nations, Bank of Industry, Slot etc. The ‘Oliver Twist’ crooner has an estimated net worth of N5 Billion Naira.
2.Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy who was a former partner with D’banj during the defunct Mo’Hits era makes number two spot. Now Don Jazzy is the CEO of the Mavin Records. Micheal Collins has had a good number of endorsement from Samsung to Johnny Walker.
He has several investments and most recently his newest company Flobyt. The ace music producer is valued at an estimated net worth of N6.5 Billion Naira.
1.Psquare
Sitting on the top of the list is Africa’s most successful singing duo Psquare. The singers who are from Anambra State Nigeria, are highest earning Nigerian musicians. Booking Psquare for a show definitely cost a lot as the twin charge the highest fee.
Much of their money comes from booking fees, mouth watering endorsement deals, music sales and other investments. Psquare are highest grossing Nigerian artistes on YouTube. The ‘Bank Alert’ crooners own multi-million naira homes in of the best neighbourhood in Lagos. The estimated net worth of the singing twins is put at an impressive N15 Billion Naira.
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US President Donald Trump on Friday said a military option against North Korea was “locked and loaded,” his latest salvo in an escalating war of words with Pyongyang’s nuclear-armed regime.
“Military solutions are now fully in place, locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely. Hopefully Kim Jong Un will find another path!” Trump tweeted.
The US president’s Twitter missive ratcheted up his already bellicose rhetoric with Kim over North Korea’s weapons program, as Beijing appealed to the two leaders to dampen their fiery exchange.
A day prior Trump had hardened his warning that Pyongyang would face “fire and fury” if it kept threatening the United States, saying maybe his tough talk “wasn’t tough enough.”
Trump also warned North Korea it should be “very, very nervous” of the consequences if it even thinks of attacking US soil, after Pyongyang said it was readying plans to launch missiles towards the Pacific territory of Guam.
Pyongyang said the scheme to target the island, a key US military outpost in the western Pacific, was intended to “signal a crucial warning” as “only absolute force”would have an effect on a US leader “bereft of reason.”
Beijing on Friday pleaded with the US and North Korea for restraint, urging the two parties “to be cautious with their words and actions.”
China has repeatedly urged a resumption of long-dormant six-party talks to peacefully resolve the crisis, but its position has been overshadowed by the emerging brinkmanship between Trump and Kim.
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Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, says he’s confident that the Peoples Democratic Party will take power back from the All Progressives Congress in 2019.
Speaking at the national convention of the PDP in Abuja on Saturday, Fayose said he can already see himself in Aso Rock while urging party faithful to congratulate themselves in advance.
He said Nigerians have entered one chance under the current administration and that the PDP will offer “plenty chances”.
Fayose, who is the chairman of the PDP governors’ forum, also said officials of the current administration are out of their depths.
“Nigerians have entered one chance in this government. But we can assure you that the APC has entered one term and they have to go,” he said.
“The PDP is now a religion, a belief that we are going back to our villa. God will be with us. Those people there, at Aso Rock, they don’t know what they are doing.
“Out of that one chance, we will give you plenty chances. We make mistakes but our ability to correct them if what is important. It is time to arise and shine.
“Shake the persons next to you and tell him or her congratulations for 2019. I don’t know about you but as for me, I am in Aso Rock already.
“I want to congratulate our great party and to assure Nigerians that we are going to deliver them from all they are passing through.”
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, says he’s confident that the Peoples Democratic Party will take power back from the All Progressiv...
Here comes the most anticipated video by the Jamaican dance-hall superstar Popcaan, which he teams up with Nigerian raving superstar – Davido on this blazing dancehall or afrobeat track titled “My Story“.
This unique fusion of dancehall and afrobeats comes courtesy of Mini E5 Records.
Watch and enjoy!
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Gorgeous skin is something all of us want, but sometimes it can be difficult to achieve.
There are some food-inspired beauty treatments that are guaranteed to leave you feeling fresh and chemical free.
These foods help build beautiful skin from the inside out and can also give you an extra boost when applied directly to your skin.
Skincare products can be costly and come with a ton of side effects but these foods are both cost effective and natural.
Here’s a list of foods that are proven to nourish and protect your skin:
1. Honey
Honey is rich in antioxidants that not only cleanse the skin but also protects it from harmful bacteria. You can slather raw honey on your face to create a mask, allow it to set for several minutes, then wash away. Your skin will feel softer and look brighter.
2. Eggs
Eating eggs or applying an egg mask to your face is beneficial for your skin. Eggs are an excellent source of Vitamin A which helps damaged skin repair itself.
3. Apple
Apples are rich in Vitamin C. This is good news for your skin since this mineral works to tighten and tone the skin. Apples can also prevent the production of free radicals that cause premature aging.
You can either eat an apple per day or opt to apply the juices from the fruit directly to your face. Allow it to set for ten minutes before rinsing clean.
4. Carrots
Carrots are high in Vitamin A, which helps repair fine lines and wrinkles.
If you want a quick boost to your skin, try eating more carrots.
5. Rosemary
If you are looking for a great herb that can help your skin, look no further than Rosemary. Like other herbs, rosemary is packed full of antioxidants that help promote healthy skin. It can also shield your skin from the damage of the sun.
6. Tumeric
This root has awesome anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant and astringent properties; when applied topically, it helps smooth out the skin and fight wrinkles.
Turmeric also may help fade acne scars, too. Just be sure to dilute it with other ingredients like oil, as turmeric by itself may stain the skin.
7. Yoghurt
As long as you stick with plain varieties, yogurt is another great natural moisturizer and skin soother. It’s rich in calcium, protein, and probiotics.
It also contains lactic acid, which works as a mild exfoliant. Apply it to the skin by itself or mix with other natural ingredients for a hydrating mask, which can help prevent premature aging and promote a healthy glow.
8. Cucumber
Cucumber is a very hydrating food. It has anti-inflammatory properties and works to soothe the skin, and can provide relief particularly to dry, sensitive or sun damaged skin. Blend cucumber with your favorite oil to make a refreshing, soothing face mask.
9. Lemon
Citrus fruits as a group contain high levels of vitamin C, which supports the production of collagen and boosts skin elasticity when applied topically.
The alpha-hydroxy acids help to even out skin toner and may also have a lightening effect on the skin. Mix in small amounts of lemon juice to face masks or scrubs to reap the brightening benefits.
10. Coconut oil has incredible moisturizing and restorative properties. It actually contains a fair amount of antioxidants and is also antifungal.
Coconut oil can be used as a super-hydrating and luscious moisturizer for dry or sensitive skin.
11. Aloe
Aloe is widely used in many skin care products because it helps moisturize skin without leaving it greasy. Nutrients like beta-carotene and vitamins C and E keep skin plump.( The Whistler)
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According to a report by Vanguard, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday proposed Sept 16 for the conduct of a bye-election to fill the vacant Eti-Osa Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Dr Mudashiru Mustapha, INEC Administrative Secretary in Lagos State, announced the proposed date at a stakeholders meeting attended by party leaders at the Lagos headquarters of the commission.
Mr Kazeem Alimi of the All Progressives Congress, who occupied the seat, died on July 18.
He succumbed to a brief illness at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, two weeks after celebrating his 50th birthday.
Mustapha said the proposed date for the bye-election was chosen after taking into consideration the activities of the commission across the country and the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir holidays.
He said that the commission was also guided by the Electoral Law which stipulates that the bye-election be conducted within 30 days of receiving an official notice of the death of the lawmaker.
”We officially received the notification of the death of Hon. Alimi on Wednesday. That is why we called this meeting to jointly decide on a date for a bye-election to fill the vacant position.
”We are proposing Saturday, Sept. 16. Once we agree, we notify the headquarters for final approval, after which we roll out the timetable for political parties to start preparations for the election.
“We have notified security agencies, written to the National Youth Service Corps to provide us with ad hoc staff, we need to hold training and put other logistics in place to ensure a successful bye election.
”The date might not be too convenient, but I’m appealing to political parties and other stakeholders to work it out, ” he said.
Some of the party leaders at the meeting expressed divergent views on the suitability of the proposed date.
Rev. Solomon Orji, Lagos State Chairman, Green Party of Nigeria, appealed that the date be extended to allow political parties prepare and participate adequately in the election.
”The timing is too short to allow about 22 political parties to prepare for the bye-election. We are appealing for an extension, ” Orji said.
Mr Akin Badmus, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Movement, however, said the electoral law should be adhered to, since it stipulates that a bye-election be held within 30 days.
Mr Kola Ajayi, State Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) urged the commission to give the council 24 hours to mobilise all the political parties and discuss the proposed date.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering the US embassy in Moscow to slash its staff — boasting that this would cut payroll costs.
Last month, the Kremlin demanded thatWashington reduce its diplomatic footprint in Russia by 755 employees — both US diplomats and local staff — and close two compounds.
This was seen as marking a historic new low in post-Cold war Russia-US relations but Trump, who has long argued the case for closer ties, said after a meeting with top aides in New Jersey he saw a silver lining in the crisis.
“I want to thank him because we’re trying to cut down our payroll and, as far as I’m concerned, I’m very thankful that he let go of a large number of people because now we have a smaller payroll,” Trump declared.
“There’s no real reason for them to go back. I greatly appreciate the fact that we’ve been able to cut our payroll of the United States. We’re going to save a lot of money.”
The United States and Russia are at loggerheads over Moscow’s armed intervention in Ukraine and Washington’s imposition of economic sanctions on Kremlin allies.
Ties were further clouded by Russia’s interference in last year’s US presidential election, which US intelligence agencies say was designed to help Trump get elected.
Trump’s supporters have dismissed this idea but a US special prosecutor is investigating allegations that members of his campaign colluded with Russian sources.
Last month, US lawmakers passed a law toughening sanctions imposed on Russia for corruption, rights abuses, subversion of Western politics and backing Ukrainian separatists.
Trump opposed the bill, which further blocks him from removing sanctions without consulting Congress, but begrudgingly signed it into law.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rex Tillersonhas embarked on a wholesale review of State Department operations aimed at cutting costs and refocusing on new objectives.
While in Manila earlier this week, Tillerson had said his department would respond to the Kremlin’s order to cut their Moscow staff before a September 1 deadline.
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According to a report by Punch, two patients have died of Lassa fever virus at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
LUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chris Bode, who confirmed the deaths on Tuesday, also stated that a resident doctor who took part in the autopsy has been isolated and is presently receiving treatment at the hospital.
He noted that two suspected cases are being followed up at the Isolation Ward in LUTH.
According to Bode, the first case was detected in a 39-year-old pregnant woman who had a bleeding disorder following a stillbirth; while the second victim died within few days of being admitted at the hospital.
The hospital’s management noted that 100 hospital workers who had contact with the index patients are being monitored for the symptoms of the disease.
Bode said, “Each of these two patients presented very late and died in spite of efforts to salvage them.
“Post-mortem examination had been conducted before Lassa fever status was eventually suspected and confirmed.
“No less than 100 different hospital workers exposed to the index case are currently being monitored.
“A resident doctor who took part in the autopsy has been confirmed with the disease and is currently on admission.”
The CMD, however, assured patients and health workers at the teaching hospital not to panic, saying the hospital had the needed drugs and resources at its disposal to prevent an outbreak or spread of the disease within the health facility.
According to him, the state’s Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, have sent personnel and experts to assist with the tracing and follow-up of contacts, in addition to managing suspected cases.
He said, “There are adequate materials for containment of the disease, while drugs have been made available to treat anyone confirmed with the disease.
The Centre for Disease Control in Nigeria has also been contacted.
Two other suspected cases from Lagos State are also presently admitted and quarantined while undergoing confirmatory laboratory tests.
“LUTH has always worked closely with officials of the state’s Ministry of Health in handling a number of diseases of public importance such as rabies, cholera, Lassa fever and the recent diarrhoea disease at the Queen’s College,” Bode said.
Lassa fever is an acute febrile illness, with bleeding and death in severe cases. It is spread by rats.
The Director- General, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Dr. Babatunde Salako, said there was a need to map the pattern of the outbreaks and the nature of the vector responsible for the spread of the disease.
Salako, who spoke to our correspondent in Lagos on Tuesday, said it was impossible for one to tackle a disease that one does not know its nature and epidemiology.
He said, “It’s time for us to map out the states that have recorded Lassa fever outbreaks and understudy states that are have never had an outbreak. This is so we can identify why and replicate what we find to help those who record outbreaks yearly.
“After this, we will study the vectors involved in affected states, in this case, the rats. It is after all these that we can come out with an evidence-based policy on prevention of Lassa fever.”
Salako also said its high time Nigeria led a vaccine and treatment research as Nigerian has the highest number of people dying of the disease globally.
“We need to invest in the development of a vaccine because there is none yet and because it does not have high income countries, their governments will not dedicate resources to such ventures.
“We have, however, inaugurated a committee that will map the outbreak, the movement of the vectors, so we can see develop a public health model towards prevention after which we will look at the possibility of research on a vaccine, ” he added.
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Former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed one of the strategies the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will employ in voting out President Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo in 2019.
Fani-Kayode made this known while featuring on Channels television programme, Politics on Thursday, August 10.
NAIJ.com gathered that he said members of PDP from the north and southern part of Nigeria will work together towards ensuring that Buhari does not remain as President in 2019.
Fani-kayode said: ”That matter as far as I’m aware has already been settled, the PDP has already zoned the presidency to the North, chairmanship of the party to the south and of course the vice President will come from the south.
“And that is the determination that was made sometimes back and we are working towards that.
“Whether North or South, we are one party, one people and we will move forward together to get Buhari and Osinbajo out of power in 2019”.
Former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed one of the strategies the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will employ in voting out P...