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Wizkid: He Cannot Measure Up To Fela Even If He Were To Live Ten Times – Ojudu.
Former presidential aide Babafemi Ojudu has strongly criticized a Nigerian musician for comparing himself to the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Naija News reports that Wizkid recently clashed online with Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, claiming he was greater than the Afrobeat pioneer.
In a detailed Facebook post on Wednesday, Ojudu described Fela as an unparalleled cultural and musical icon whose influence transcends generations.
“Is it true that a Nigerian youngster said he is greater than Fela? I sincerely hope he was misquoted,” Ojudu wrote. “Even if he were to live ten lifetimes, his art and his life could not measure up to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.”
Ojudu highlighted Fela’s monumental contributions to music, activism, and African consciousness, calling him “a movement, a conscience, a revolution in human form.”
“Fela was not just a musician; he was a movement, a conscience, a revolution in human form. His music gave birth to Afrobeat—a genre now studied in universities worldwide, sampled by global superstars, and performed on the world’s greatest stages,” he added.
The former aide praised Fela’s courage and originality, emphasizing how his music challenged oppression and corruption during Nigeria’s military era.
“Fela stood alone, fearless in the face of military dictatorships, unapologetic in resisting oppression. He used his music as a weapon against injustice, corruption, colonial mentality, and state violence. He was arrested over 200 times, brutalized, imprisoned, tortured, exiled, and silenced, yet never broken,” Ojudu said.
He also recalled the personal sacrifices Fela endured, including the murder of his mother, the burning of his home—the Kalakuta Republic—and the seizure of his property, yet he remained defiant.
“His mother was murdered by the state. His house was burned to the ground. His property seized. He was flogged, beaten, and jailed from Alagbon to Panti, hounded by police and soldiers alike. Yet after every assault, Fela returned with sharper lyrics, deeper rhythms, and more defiant truth,” Ojudu wrote.
In a sharp warning, he said anyone daring to compare themselves to Fela “must first walk the corridors of Nigerian jailhouses” and endure the persecution Fela faced.
“For any young person, musician or not, to compare himself to Fela, he must first experience police cells and military tribunals, lose everything, go into exile, and still return with his creative spirit intact,” Ojudu said.
He underscored Fela’s enduring legacy as “a multi-instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, philosopher, and cultural theorist” whose influence remains global.
“Fela did not chase acceptance. The world came to him,” he added.
Concluding, Ojudu dismissed Wizkid’s claim as unworthy of attention.
“So, whoever made such a claim should simply be ignored. He may be one of those who would flee the country the moment the police knock once on his car window in Ojuelegba. Fela did not run. Fela stood. Fela fought. And Fela remains immortal. Anikulapo, the man who carried death in his pouch,” Ojudu wrote.
Fredrick Nwabufo, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, has strongly criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following his recent interview addressing national issues.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Obi had recently stated his intention to unite the country if he wins the 2027 presidency. In response, Nwabufo released a signed statement dismissing Obi’s remarks and arguing that the opposition candidate demonstrates a fundamental lack of governance experience. He characterized Obi’s statements as “sentimental nothings” devoid of any concrete policy or plan for Nigeria.
Nwabufo stated:
“Peter Obi’s interview shows him again to be vacant of deep thought, understanding of governance, and taken up by syrupy rhetoric. He still has no plan, no alternative, and no policy plank, beyond a mouthful of sentimental nothings. Obi’s claim: He claimed he would unite Nigeria, but failed to explain how beyond the tired refrain of his cooks and ADC being northerners. His utterances, actions, and those of his followers have but deepened the chasm.”
The presidential aide further noted that genuine national unity relies on inclusive governance, economic integration, and equitable citizenship rather than empty promises. He maintained that true cohesion requires distributing public resources fairly to all citizens, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or faith.
Highlighting the achievements of the current administration, Nwabufo asserted that President Tinubu’s government has excelled in this area by ensuring all six geopolitical zones equitably benefit from national projects and programs. He also pointed out that the administration has advanced inclusive governance by appointing young professionals from diverse backgrounds to manage strategic sectors of government at an unprecedented level.
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RECORD-BREAKING DEAL! Alonso Predicts Morgan Rogers Will Set Stamford Bridge Alight Alongside Cole Palmer!.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes club-record signing Morgan Rogers will make an immediate impact and build a powerful partnership with Cole Palmer following his £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Rogers sealed his historic six-year deal (with an option for an extra year) last week, becoming the most expensive British player ever. Although the 24-year-old is resting after international duty with England at the World Cup—while the squad tours Sydney—Alonso is not concerned about his integration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Alonso praised the signing, noting that Rogers was one of the absolute best options available to fill that crucial role. Having known each other well and previously expressed a desire to play together at club level, Rogers and Palmer are expected by Alonso to forge a strong attacking connection. The Chelsea boss outlined his tactical plan to balance the team, expressing confidence that getting the right mix of special players in proper positions will boost the side’s competitiveness both with and without the ball.
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QUESTIONS OF TRANSPARENCY: Over ₦950 Billion Budgeted For SUVs And Vague Empowerment Schemes Sparks Fury!.
The Federal Government has allocated ₦962.83 billion in the 2026 budget for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and empowerment projects, a figure that surpasses the combined allocations of seven major federal ministries. An analysis by Tracka revealed that this total includes ₦15.13 billion for 39 SUVs and ₦947.70 billion distributed across 2,579 empowerment projects. This spending outstrips the combined ₦960.27 billion allocated to ministries such as Industry, Trade and Investment; Housing and Urban Development; Women Affairs; Justice; Livestock Development; Aviation and Aerospace Development; and Petroleum Resources.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Lack of Transparency: Tracka highlighted that only 70 of the 2,579 empowerment projects have clearly identified locations, making tracking and oversight difficult for citizens and institutions.
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Unconventional Implementing Agencies: Projects were assigned to 184 agencies, including institutions outside their traditional mandates, such as the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, and the National Agricultural Development Fund.
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Heavy Borrowing & Fiscal Deficit: The 2026 budget projects a fiscal deficit of about 46 percent, leading experts to warn against heavy reliance on borrowing for opaque allocations.
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Economists’ Warnings: Experts like Dr. Muda Yusuf and Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella cautioned that excessive debt and spending borrowed funds on imported empowerment items rather than supporting local industries could threaten macroeconomic stability.
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