Nigerian music acts, Davido and Burnaboy have indicated their interest in protesting against the Federal Government come February, 2017. The call was made by their colleague, Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia few days ago who took to his Instagram page to announce his intention to remonstrate against the bad leadership and mismanagement of funds and recovered monies. His post below:
‘FIRST MASSIVE NATIONWIDE PROTESTS ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY, 2017.
A call for good governance.
A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide.
A call for nationwide protests as we say No to the Executive, No to legislatures, No to judiciary… You have all failed us.
We the people are tired. We can no longer continue with all of you. All your excuses and mistakes are not funny. We do not wish to continue with a system and government that is not working but afflicting the people. We the people of this country not living under the privileges of government allowances and remuneration have now accepted to take the bull by the horn to come out and protest this obnoxious and baseless policies and excuses of the government of the day.
Where are the recovered looted funds?
Why do we still have the executive arms and legislatures still enjoying their salaries and allowances while we hear there’s no money to pay workers?
Why do we still see ceaseless power failures with no explanation and hope of getting out of it unlike before?
Why do we keep seeing peace talks in Niger Delta, fulani heardsmen and ipob without any solutions being reached, while the strategies keeps aggravating the people involved as political leaders stage forums to extort funds in the name of addressing their subjects?
Why did we have petrol price rise to 145 for the sake of global oil price crash and removal of subsidy but such price is still being maintained despite significant re-awakening of the oil price from $30/barrel to $56/barrel?
Who is to be held accountable for the sudden and continuous hike in price of commodities in the market, where for the first time in history, Nigeria is suddenly selling kerosene at 400 naira per litre as against 50 naira per litre, diesel at 300 naira per litre as against 100 naira per litre and petrol from 87 naira to 145 naira? Yet maintaining the same systems, environment and maybe a lesser money spending government.
There’s need for Nigerians to rise against what is happening in this country having waited patiently for the legislatures that were elected to represent the people all to no avail.’
Adducing reasons for his decision, 2baba as fondly called said, “I am blessed to have a platform that allows me to reach a lot of people at a time. I believe this voice also comes with a responsibility to use it to speak up for my people. So, when I received the broadcasts that had been going round for some days calling for protests against the state of the country I posted it in a show of support.
“My intention was never to take credit for the movement but rather amplify the voices of the organization credited with the widely circulated message.
“To my colleagues that have joined their voices to this call, thank you for showing the Nigerian people they are not alone. I remain committed to contributing to the well being of my people in any little way I can. One love! #WeWillProtest”
Photos: 2face bags honorary degree from Igbinedion University
2Baba received the honour on Tuesday, 9 May, 2016 at The University Main Auditorium, Okada during the university’s 17th Founder’s Day Ceremony, which saw an overwhelming attendance – the auditorium was filled to maximum capacity. Special appearances were made by Prof. Sir. Victor Uwaifo and popular comedian Maleke.
The master’s degree was presented to 2Baba by the former governor of Edo state, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, who is also the deputy vice Chancellor of the University.
2Baba’s wife, Annie Idibia, was also present to witness the historic conferment and was all smiles as she accompanied her husband to receive his honorary degree. Earlier, upon their arrival in Edo state, they paid a courtesy visit to the Esama and founder of the university, Sir Chief Dr G.O Igbinedion.
2face To Be Conferred With Honorary Degree
2face Idibia honoured with chieftaincy title in Kaduna State
chieftaincy title in Kaduna State. The legendary singer was bestowed with the traditional title Tafindan Kudenda’ which means ‘Ambassador of Peace’
for his humanitarian efforts, notably the #VoteNotFight initiative,
crowned as the “Tafidan kudendan” of Kudendan.” He wrote on his instagram page.
was geared towards a violence free electoral process in 2015.
Fortyfied: Top entertainment industry acts in attendance as 2face Idibia celebrates 40th birthday (Photos)
One of Africa’s finest musicians, Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia was treated to a grandoise birthday celebration yesterday September 20, 2015. Albeit the multiple award-winning singer turned 40 on September 18. The event which was attended by musicians, friends, families as well as stakeholders in the industry took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites. 2face and Annie were the cynosure of all eyes at the event, Annie dazzled in a custom embellished silver gown by designer by Jeremiah Obodo. Her makeup was done by Caroline Danjuma. Artistes who thronged the venue of the shindig to honour the legendary act include D’banj, Don Jazzy, 2face even pleaded with these two friends to do one song together. Others include Senator Ita Giwa, Olamide, Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye, ID Ogungbe, Olu Maintain, Seyi Shay, Kenny St Brown, Mavin Crew, Dare Art Alade, Omawumi, Waje, Sound Sultan, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Wizkid, Tee A, Funke Akindele, MI, Waje, Basketmouth, Gbenga Adeyinka and many more. //
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2face, Omoni Oboli, Majid Michel, Fally Ipupa, others endorse Juliet Ibrahim's Kidney-Cancer Foundation (Photos)
The Juliet Ibrahim Foundation (JIF) has received massive support from top notch celebrities like 2face Idibia, Omoni Oboli, Majid Michel, Kcee, Fally Ipupa, Eddie Kenzo and many more.
The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization was set up to create awareness on kidney cancer and providing necessary interventions to ensure a society free of such issues in Ghana and Africa at large. The foundation also aims at educating people that kidney cancer and other kidney-related ailments are preventable.
JIF helps raise funds for people living with kidney diseases and suffering from kidney failures, for transplant as well as patients’ dialysis treatments.
1. The long term goal of JIF is to build a state of the art kidney center for a better management of people with renal/kidney diseases.
2. To sensitize and educate people on cancers and its effects on the Ghanaian society.
3. To provide funds and necessary assistance to people with kidney diseases but cannot afford its management.
4. To collate funds to support hospitals and medical centers that manages
kidney diseases.
5. To serve as an advocate organization for awareness creation, education
and promoting healthy life styles to avoid kidney diseases.