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At the start of my career, I was quite naive – Tems.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, recently shared insights into her formative years in the music industry during an interview with Glamour Magazine Germany. The artist, celebrated for her hit single “Essence,” candidly admitted to her naivety at the outset of her career, emphasizing her singular focus on creating quality art.
“I don’t want to lie. I was very naive at the beginning of my career – I just wanted to make good art,” Tems remarked. She acknowledged that the path to success required her to learn how to navigate the complexities of the music business in a constructive manner.
In her reflections, Tems credited her family and management team as crucial sources of support. “I would say that it is both my management and my family that keep me grounded. Especially my family, my mother and my brother,” she noted, highlighting the importance of a solid support system in her professional journey.
As Tems continues to rise in prominence within the global music scene, her candid reflections serve as a reminder of the challenges many artists face when establishing their careers.
Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji recently engaged with a fan’s observation about her appearance on X. Following a post featuring a photograph of the actress, a user commented on her aging, stating, “You really cannot cheat nature. My fine wine is finally growing old.”
Ms. Nnaji’s response demonstrated a remarkably grounded perspective. She replied, “It gets worse, bro. I will get so old I’ll die, if I’m lucky.”
This simple yet profound statement underscores a realistic and mature acceptance of the inevitable aging process. The actress, widely celebrated for her beauty and impactful contributions to Nollywood since 1998, acknowledges mortality with refreshing candor. Her response serves as a reminder that aging is a natural and privileged experience, a perspective often overshadowed in the pursuit of perpetual youth.
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, has publicly stated that he refused a substantial monetary offer designed to sway his support against Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 election cycle.
This declaration follows criticism directed at the artist for his perceived entitlement in requesting Mr. Obi to promote his forthcoming album, “The Machine Is Coming,” as a reciprocation for his loyalty.
Odumodublvck defended his request, asserting that he made significant sacrifices to support Mr. Obi’s campaign. In a post on X, he alluded to the magnitude of the offer he rejected, framing his album promotion request as a modest ask in light of his prior commitment. The artist emphasized his unwavering stance and the forthcoming release of his project.
American rapper and model Rubi Rose has publicly stated her financial prerequisites for prospective romantic partners. In a recent livestream with Adin Ross, the artist declared that she requires a potential suitor to earn a minimum of $5 million annually.
Rose justified this stipulation by drawing a parallel to societal expectations regarding female attractiveness, stating that “Men won’t date ugly girls, so I don’t want to date a broke guy.” Further clarifying her position, she added that she desires a partner who is financially comparable to herself and stipulated that his wealth must be derived from legal avenues. Her remarks have predictably ignited considerable discussion regarding financial expectations in modern relationships.
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