Barack Obama celebrates Fela Kuti as a musical genius

 Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid glowing tribute to legendary Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti in a newly released podcast series titled “Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.”

The series, produced by Higher Ground, the media company owned by Barack and Michelle Obama, explores the life, music, and activism of the late icon.

In a video clip shared on his official Instagram page, Obama described Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria,” praising his unmatched creativity and fearless political expression.

The former president noted that Fela’s music had deeply personal significance to him, calling the Afrobeat creator “a unique figure in musical history who made music that I really love.”

The podcast aims to celebrate global figures who used art as a tool for resistance and social change, with Fela standing as a central example of courage and creativity.

Fela’s global impact and political activism

Fela Kuti, who passed away in 1997, remains one of Africa’s most influential musicians and outspoken critics of military rule and corruption.

Through his revolutionary Afrobeat sound, he challenged injustice, government oppression, and societal complacency.

Obama’s tribute reinforces how Fela’s message continues to inspire movements for freedom and reform worldwide.

Kiddwaya speaks on spending $30k on a plate of jollof rice (BBNaija star)

 Reality TV star, Terseer Waya, popularly known as Kiddwaya, has clarified rumours that he spent a staggering $30,000 on a plate of jollof rice at Whitemoney’s restaurant.

In a recent interview with Trend Centrl on YouTube, the former Big Brother Naija housemate explained that the viral claim was a complete misunderstanding.

He noted that his visit to Whitemoney’s restaurant was simply to support his friend’s business, not to make an extravagant food purchase.

‘I Was Supporting a Friend’s Brand’

Kiddwaya stressed that the idea behind the visit was to show love to Whitemoney’s food venture and help promote his brand.

“First of all, I was supporting a friend’s business. That’s it. Jollof rice was the concept. I follow Whitemoney on his food; his food is great. So he makes jollof rice, chicken, and all that kind of stuff. I was supporting his brand, helping him push it. The jollof rice was just the concept of it,” Kiddwaya said.

Chelsea fc thrash Ajax 5:1 in the Uefa CL

Chelsea produced a TOP NOTCH performance at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, thrashing Ajax 5-1 to claim back-to-back Champions League victories and, in the process, becoming the first team in the competition’s history to have three teenage scorers in a single match.

Chelsea fc Teenage trio light up Stamford Bridge

It was a night to remember for the Blues’ academy graduates. Marc Guiu, 19, opened the floodgates, briefly becoming Chelsea’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer after finishing clinically moments before Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was sent off.

However, his record stood for only 33 minutes, as Estevao Willian, 18, converted the third of three first-half penalties to make it 4-1.

Enzo Fernandez and Wout Weghorst had earlier exchanged spot-kicks, while Moises Caicedo added a thunderous long-range strike amid a chaotic opening half. 

Such was Chelsea’s control that manager Enzo Maresca rotated heavily after the break, resting key players Caicedo, Fernandez, and Adarabioyo, and using all five substitutions by the 65th minute.

The result leaves Ajax bottom of the 36-team Champions League table with three defeats from three, extending their winless run in all competitions to four games.

Chelsea, meanwhile, continue their European resurgence, recording two straight Champions League wins after their opening defeat to Bayern Munich.

The Blues now turn their attention to their next fixture, a trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag.

Regina Daniels’ mother, faces backlash after video of her dancing surfaces amid daughter’s marital crisis

 Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels faces backlash online after sharing a video of herself dancing with her son, singer Sammy West, amid her daughter’s ongoing marital crisis.

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