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Nigerian Fuji Singers, Pasuma, Osupa, Ayuba Make Case For EFCC Over Ban On Naira Spraying
Nigerian Fuji Singers, Pasuma, Osupa, Ayuba Make Case For EFCC Over Ban On Naira Spraying....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Published on April 20, 2024, at 8:06 AM By Rachel Okporu Fadoju
Nigerian singer, Wasiu Alabi, also known as Pasuma, alongside his colleagues, Saheed Osupa, and Adewale Ayuba, have commended the recent move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to enforce the ban on the abuse of the Naira.
Naija News recalls that controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was last Friday sentenced to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing the Naira.
Similarly, on Wednesday, celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, was granted bail of N10m, after pleading ‘not guilty’ to a charge of abusing the Naira.
In an interview with Punch, Pasuma maintained that the country’s currency had to be respected. He stated that he had always frowned upon Naira abuse, even before the EFCC began the recent clampdown.
He said, “I want to believe that there is a difference between spraying money on a musician and mutilating Naira notes. Spraying money on a musician is an inseparable part of our African culture during celebrations. Meanwhile, the abuse or mutilation of currencies has to do with throwing money around and stepping on them, thus reducing their lifespan.
“Right from the onset, I have never been a fan of Naira abuse. I don’t like it when people throw money around on my stage. It is a sign of disrespect to the artiste and the currency itself.
“If you watch my stage performances, you will see that I have a box where people put money when they want to appreciate my work. And, that was even before this Naira abuse campaign started. I think that is the right and respectful manner to treat the artiste and the Naira.
“So, the war against Naira spraying has not affected my performances and earnings as a law-abiding citizen that I am.”
On his part, Osupa stated that the new development had not affected his business, stressing that his crew made more money when fans are mandated to put money in a box instead of spraying it.
He said, “People no longer spray money at my shows. They just drop money in a box that is provided on stage. So, I cannot say it has affected me badly. We still make money the way we made it before. The only difference is that people don’t spray the money again.
“Most people just use spraying money to show off. Many of them don’t really want to spray that money; they just want to spite some people. Also, there are times that those who spray money don’t really spend much; they just make it look as if they are spraying a lot. However, it is when they put money in the box that we actually make more money. Some people also make bank transfers.”
Echoing the thoughts of his colleagues, Ayuba said the ban on Naira spraying would not affect him because he had always adopted the same strategy of telling fans to put money in the box during his performance.
He said, “The problem with spraying money is the way some people handle the currency by flinging it, throwing it to a crowd, stepping on it, and treating it like trash. That is ridiculous, and I don’t support it. The new enforcement drive by the government won’t affect me because whenever I am performing, I have a box where people can put the money they want to spray me.
“What the government is saying is that people should not abuse our currency; they are not saying that people should not spend money on artistes. The government is only telling citizens to respect our currency because it is part of our identity as a nation.”
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THE STRATEGY THAT FAILED: Why Ike Onyema Believes He Would Have Smashed The BBNaija Prize!
During an interview with Kaptain Jeff TV, former BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate Ike Onyema admitted that he regrets not adopting a more emotional approach—such as crying on screen—which he believes would have helped him secure the grand prize. He noted that he initially thought winning tasks alone would be enough to win the competition, revealing that his earnings from his first stint totaled less than ₦4 million through fragmented rewards like ₦500,000 or ₦300,000. Reflecting on his time in the house, Ike stated that he has no regrets about his genuine romantic relationship, emphasizing that his only real regret is missing out on the ultimate cash prize.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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SHOCKING CONFESSION: BBNaija Star Kamsy Drops A Bombshell—”I Don’t Even Have A Bra Size!”.
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Kamsy has sparked widespread conversation across social media platforms—including X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—after opening up about her struggles with finding proper-fitting bras due to her bust size.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The 24-year-old reality TV star made the candid revelation during a chat with a fellow housemate on Monday, explaining that she doesn’t have a designated bra size because finding the right fit has always been a challenge. Her openness drew mixed reactions from viewers, with many praising her for addressing a common issue faced by full-busted women, while others reacted with humor.
Who is Kamsy?
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Origin & Profession: Based in Lagos and hailing from Imo State, Kamsy is an event planner, gift curator, and decorator.
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Creative Pursuits: She also identifies as a scriptwriter and filmmaker with a passion for creative arts.
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BBNaija Strategy: Upon entering the house, Kamsy promised to deliver “chaos, mystery, and drama,” backed by her sharp humor, style, and confident personality. She has also openly admitted that she does not forgive easily.
Her latest confession adds to her growing popularity as one of the most talked-about contestants of the season.
Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, BBNaija Season 11 features 29 housemates competing over 10 weeks for a ultimate grand prize worth ₦160 million.
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THE DARK SIDE OF FAME: Jide Kosoko Exposes The Vicious Rumors And Greed Behind Late Wife Ritual Claims!.
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Denial of Involvement: Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko strongly denied allegations that he had a hand in his late wife’s death or used her for money rituals, calling the claims hurtful and completely baseless [cite: Veteran-Nollywood-actor-Jide-Kosoko-has-reacted-to-allegations-linking-him-to-the-death-of-his-late-wife-denying-any-involvement-in-the-incident., Kosoko-rejected-the-claims-that-he-had-anything-to-do-with-his-wife-s-death-describing-the-allegations-as-hurtful-and-without-proof., The-movie-star-said-those-spreading-the-claims-should-be-ready-to-face-the-same-accusations-if-they-believe-such-stories-adding-that-he-never-harmed-his-wife-or-used-her-for-any-ritual-purpose., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-do-so-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call Out to Accusers: During an interview with FeelRightNews TV, Kosoko hit back at his critics, questioning their lack of evidence and stating that those spreading malicious stories should be ready to face similar accusations [cite: reports-that-the-actor-spoke-during-an-interview-with-FeelRightNews-TV-where-he-addressed-the-accusations-made-against-him-over-the-years., Kosoko-rejected-the-claims-that-he-had-anything-to-do-with-his-wife-s-death-describing-the-allegations-as-hurtful-and-without-proof., He-questioned-why-some-people-would-make-such-serious-accusations-against-him-without-evidence, The-movie-star-said-those-spreading-the-claims-should-be-ready-to-face-the-same-accusations-if-they-believe-such-stories-adding-that-he-never-harmed-his-wife-or-used-her-for-any-ritual-purpose., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-doso-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].
Family Life and Marriages
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Explanation on Re-marriage: Kosoko revealed that marrying again was not originally part of his plans, attributing his decision to circumstances and “longer throat,” while praising his current wife as a supportive and good partner [cite: The-actor-also-spoke-about-his-family-life-revealing-that-getting-married-to-another-wife-was-not-part-of-his-original-plan., He-explained-that-circumstances-influenced-his-decision-while-also-acknowledging-that-his-second-wife-has-been-supportive-and-caring., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-do-so-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].
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Marital History: The actor has been married to multiple women over his lifetime, including his first wife Ganiyat (a customs officer and mother to actresses Sola and Bidemi Kosoko), his second wife Henrietta (a prominent Nollywood actress who passed away in 2016 at 53), and his surviving wife, Karimat Kosoko [cite: Jide-Kosoko-was-married-to-Ganiyat-Kosoko-Henrietta-Kosoko-Karimat-Kareemat-Kosoko-and-other-wives-at-different-periods-of-his-life., His-first-wife-Ganiyat-was-a-businesswoman-who-worked-with-the-Nigerian-Customs-Service-and-their-marriage-produced-children-including-actresses-Sola-Kosoko-and-Bidemi-Kosoko., His-second-wife-Henrietta-was-a-Nollywood-actress-and-a-member-of-the-Association-of-Nigerian-Theatre-Arts-Practitioners-ANTP-she-died-in-2016-at-the-age-of-53., His-surviving-wife-is-Karimat-Kareemat-Kosoko-whom-he-remains-married-to-after-the-deaths-of-some-of-his-former-wives.].
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