Prominent fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Odetola popularly called Pasuma Wonder has debunked news making rounds that he knocked down&killed a fan shortly after his performance at a show in Idimu, Lagos on 24th, October, 2013. The Regal gin ambassador has issued a statement via his management, AO21 Media. "On October 24th I had a show somewhere around idimu and as usual there were quite a lot of people there. After my performance I made for my car after settling the area boys with a large sum of money. Definitely, I had to zoom off because I didn't want them to mob me. I left the venue and drove straight
to my house. Later that night, I heard someone was killed at the show. I was surprised because people don't fight at my shows. It was later explained to me that the young man was killed by policemen. I tried to get details of the incident and that was when I gathered that one of the boys hung on to my car before I drove off. He was said to have fallen off and started running after my car for reasons I don't know. I didn't even notice anyone was running after my car. Simultaneously, the policemen were driving fast behind me to get more money from me and in the process the boy was knocked down by their vehicle.
When the policemen caught up with me, I gave them Money and they turned back. As at that time I was not even aware something had happened and I drove off. Later that night, I was informed that a boy was killed by the policemen and my manager Afolabi
Oyekoya has been trying to get in touch with the deceased family. If those that reported the incident,
did actually visit the police station or hospital the boy was taken to, they would have found out the truth. The question is, did my car hit the boy? Did my car have any contact with the boy? Was I even aware of anything? The policemen were said to have taken the boy to the hospital or their station and had communicated with the family. It was reported that the policemen were
part of my convoy but the truth is they were never part of my convoy. I didn't go to the show with any security except my bodyguards. I feel comfortable
around area boys or whatsoever you choose to call them, I have no reason to move around with policemen. I didn't hit anyone with my car, neither did any of my convoy. Where is the story coming from. I didn't want to make any press statement but
have been forced to because it is obvious some bloggers are trying to make a mess of my name. Do we now live in a country where people believe they can just write something about you and get away with it. Hmmm ! If I was truly involved in a murder case I would have been invited to the police station for questioning.Have I been asked to write a report at the police station? Have I been arrested ? We are talking about someone's life here? My management AO21 Media have been making efforts to reach the family of the deceased not because we were involved in his death
but because he was a fan of Pasuma wonder."
SORROW&TEARS AS DEJI FALAE IS BURIED
Ondo State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Deji Falae who also lost his life in the ill-fated Associated Airline crash which occured on October 3, 2013 was buried today in Akure, Ondo State amidst tears and sorrow.
The burial which was witnessed by Deji's widow, Eseh Falae, his children, Wuraola, Ayorinde and Oreoluwa, brother Barrister Deji Falae also had Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, his wife, Olukemi and the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Dare
Emiola in attendance.
May his soul find repose. Amen!
Photo credit: Helen Events blog
D'BANJ&ALEXANDER BURKE COVER NOVEMBER EDITION OF COMPLETE FASHION MAGAZINE
I'm not sure I've seen Dbanj grace a magazine cover before? I might just be wrong. Well, this happens to be the (for me) most dramatic Complete Fashion magazine cover. The self-acclaimed Banga Lee style is quite unique; he looks dapper in the blue Guinea attire, and the brown velvet wrapped around his neck. He talked about his soaring music career and many more
With the beautifully "carved" head-tie and bold costume, Alexander Burke could easily pass for an African lady. She also spoke at length about her visit to Nigeria and life after winning X-Factor.
MEET MR MAY D JNR.
For the past few months, Nigerian celebs (Wizkid, 9ice, Saheed Balogun to mention a few) have been sharing photos of their adorable tots on their various social media accounts especially twitter and instagram. The latest being the 'ile ijo' crooner, Mr May D himself. His 10-month old son is cute….:)
MAN BECOMES HOMELESS AFTER BETTING HIS HOUSE ON ARSENAL VS MANCHESTER UNITED CLASH
Oh dear! Of course people tie their money, mobile phones and probably cars down to football betting but a whole house? That's huge. An Ugandan and his family members (3 wives and five children) were thrown out of his house by some Manchester United supporters after betting his house on the last Manchester United Vs Arsenal clash.
Henry Dhabasani, the Gunners fan opted to lose his two-bedroom house while his partner Rashid Yiga was more than willing to part with his new Toyota car if Arsenal won the match. Few hours after they picked witnesses in the neighbourhood and also put their betting in writing. Henry reportedly fainted after the final whistle was blown!
2013 FORBES 50 RICHEST PEOPLE IN AFRICA: 12 NIGERIANS MAKE THE CUT
12 Nigerian business moguls/entrepreneurs have made Forbes' 2013 list of the 50 richest people in Africa. Business magnate, Aliko Dangote tops the list for the third consecutive year with a fortune of $20.8 billion. Forbes' criteria include rising stock prices, new business deals, and new moguls and assets.
(1) Aliko Dangote – $20.8 billion,
(2) Mike Adenuga – $4.6 billion,
(3) Folorunsho Alakija – $2.5 billion
(4) Abdulsamad Rabiu – $1.2billion
(5) Jim Ovia – $900 Million
(6) Theophilus Danjuma – $700 million
(7) Oba Otudeko – $575 million
(8) Hakeem Bello Osagie – $550 million (9) Mohammed Indimi – $550 million
(10) Sani Bello – $500 million
(11) Femi Otedola $410 million
(12) Tunde Folawiyo – $400Million
PHOTOS: MIC BOSS' SON, TUNJI OKUSANYA JR. LAID TO REST.
MIKEL OBI, VICTOR MOSES MAKE 2013 BBC AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST
Nigeria internationals, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses have made the 5-man shortlist for the 2013 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. Also nominated for the prestigious award include Manchester City's Yaya Toure, Burkina Faso's Jonathan Pitroipa and Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Last year's award was won by Zambia's Christopher Katonga. The winner will be decided by African football fans via a voting system either through the web or SMS. Voting ends on November 25, 2013.
6 YEAR-OLD OZZYBOSCO TEAMS UP WITH MASTERKRAFT FOR OZINGO DANCE
Following the success of his previous
single TININI featuring Olamide and its
musical video, 6 year-old 2013 NMVA Award nominee OzzyBosco has teamed up with star producer Masterkraft to give us another mind-blowing dance song called "OZINGO DANCE".
This is the 3rd single from the acclaimed
Youngest African Superstar in 2013 and the 6th release from the forthcoming SUPERSTAR album scheduled to be released in 2014. In other news, keep your fingers locked for the wonderkid's new project, "OZZYBOSCO KIDDIES TV
SHOW" which will debut on your favourite TV stations very soon.
Hulkshare Link: http://www.hulkshare.com/muziquglobe/ozzybosco-ozingo