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MURIC Condemns Portable’s Song, Calls For Ban

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MURIC Condemns Portable's Song, Calls For Ban

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a statement condemning a new song by singer Portable “Kuku do ritual” that glorifies ritual killings and calls for it to be investigated and banned.

The group has notified the police, traditional rulers, National Broadcasting Commission, and other national agencies about the song, describing it as “disgusting, detestable, and egregious” and an assault on Nigerian and African values.

MURIC also called on the Performing Musicians’ Association of Nigeria, the National Film and Video Censors Board, and the Nigerian Copyright Commission to take action and for the artist to be held accountable.

The MURIC statement partly reads: “Popular pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, has released a new album under the title ‘Kuku Do Ritual’ in which part of the lyrics say, ‘Kuku do ritual. If you do ritual you go die. If you no do ritual you go die. Kuku do ritual’.

‘We find this song disgusting, detestable and egregious. It is a brazen assault on Nigerian and African values. Portable’s latest song has reduced human life to the level of ordinary ants that can be stamped out under human feet without qualms and without consequences. It is an open invitation to criminality. It makes mockery of law and order. It is an open disrespect for human life.

“This song has the capacity to influence our young ones in a negative manner. It is also capable of destroying the future of the youth. Something must be done urgently. Already, there are several reports of young ones engaging in the shameful act for the purpose of getting rich in their tender ages.

They also urged traditional rulers, mothers, and religious leaders to speak out against the song and its promotion of criminal behavior.

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Only A Fool Would Destroy What God Has Built – EeZeeTee Fires Back At Mercy Chinwo

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The CEO of EeZee Conceptz, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, has strongly refuted accusations made by gospel artist, Mercy Chinwo, who claimed that he attempted to destroy her career through lies and emotional manipulation.

Recall that in a video shared across various media platforms on Tuesday, Chinwo accused EeZeeTee of threatening to ruin her career and subject her to servitude during her time with his label.

EeZeeTee has responded with a statement expressing disappointment over the allegations, emphasizing that such actions contradict the values of a true child of God.

He said, “It’s heartbreaking that you can go to this extent to tarnish the credibility or tarnish the image of someone. You had promised that you would destroy my reputation and the organization. Well done. When you’re done achieving it, I hope you get a crown in heaven.”

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The music mogul went on to challenge the narrative, stating that as a gospel artist and someone who professes faith, Chinwo should not resort to tactics that would harm another person.

“How would we sabotage our investment? We need to be a little more intelligent with the narratives we’re presenting,” he stated. “The question is this, are we going to carry strife in our hearts, bitterness in our hearts, resentment in our hearts, and go everywhere, you know, acting like we’re doing ministry and kingdom?”

The core issue, according to EeZeeTee, revolves around unresolved financial matters between him and Chinwo.

He mentioned that despite his repeated efforts to resolve the matter in a peaceful manner, his gestures were misconstrued as weakness and signs of guilt.

“For more than two years, there’s been quite a lot of challenges and disputes behind the scenes. I had not felt or seen the need to come out to discredit any of my artists,” he stated.

He further explained that his peaceful efforts were not understood and were even seen as attempts to avoid responsibility.

“I made efforts to see how this would be resolved,” EeZeeTee said, detailing his efforts to consult respected men of God, including Apostle Eugene Ogwu, Bishop Humphrey Erumaka, and Bishop Mike Okonkwo.

“But what did I hear? He’s running everywhere to meet these people. Now he’s very scared. What is he scared of? Why is he running around?”

EeZeeTee also responded to claims that he was the one who initiated legal action, revealing that his accounts had been frozen without prior explanation.

“Around March, all my accounts were frozen. I couldn’t trace where it was coming from. Until somehow, I got confidential information that it was a few sets of persons who were doing this,” he said, adding that the freezing was part of a covert effort to manipulate the situation.

He also questioned the legitimacy of Chinwo’s statements, saying, “How do you say I took you to court? When did the court come in? The dates are there.”

Addressing Chinwo’s allegations of a financial dispute, EeZeeTee clarified his position on the audit process. “I have never been opposed to a financial audit. Never,” he stated, expressing his willingness to participate in a fair and unbiased audit.

However, he made it clear that this process should be mutual, and both parties should open their books for scrutiny. “Let’s have a neutral, unbiased entity.

Professional who understands all of the navigations within the ecosystem of the music industry. We want this audit to happen. Because that’s the only way I would also be vindicated,” he explained.

EeZeeTee also addressed accusations that he bullied Chinwo, asserting that anyone who knows her would know it’s impossible to bully a bully.

“You cannot bully a bully,” he remarked, suggesting that the allegations were part of a broader attempt to discredit him. “This is just an attempt to assassinate the character of someone,” he added.

Lastly, he responded to allegations regarding the paternity rumors surrounding Chinwo’s child, calling it a disappointing and baseless accusation.

“It beats my imagination that in all of this, as sensitive as a case of a paternity saga, that’s what you want to use to put false allegations on my head,” he said, challenging Chinwo to provide evidence for such claims.

EeZeeTee closed his statement by calling for truth and reconciliation within the gospel music industry, emphasizing the need for honesty and accountability.

“This is an attack on the body of Christ. Only a fool would destroy what God has helped them to be,” he concluded.

 

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‘Long Face Sent Killers My Way’ – Speed Darlington Alleges Assassination Attempt

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Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has alleged that he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt early on Monday morning.

The rapper shared the shocking claim on social media, stating that the incident occurred as he was driving home from a club in the Victoria Island area of Lagos.

In a video posted on his Instagram, Darlington revealed the damage to his car, showing multiple bullet holes in the rear.

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“Long face sent killers my way, and I have not even posted anything. Bro, is this necessary? You tried to take my life. Really?” he said, visibly shaken in the footage.

The rapper further expressed his disbelief, saying, “I never talk anything he don dey send killers, what is he scared of! That means am right.”

Though he did not explicitly identify the person behind the alleged attack, his comments have fueled speculation that the incident may be linked to his recent controversies and publicized detention.

Recall that Speed Darlington had been released from Kuje prison, where he had been held for undisclosed charges.

His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has previously suggested that the Afrofusion star Burna Boy played a role in the rapper’s detention.

Authorities have yet to comment on the matter, and an investigation is reportedly underway.

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Toke Makinwa Slams 2Baba For Publicly Revealing Divorce With Annie

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Media personality, Toke Makinwa has criticized music icon, 2Baba for publicly revealing the collapse of his marriage to Annie, after 12 years together.

Biztellers reports that in a candid Instagram post on Sunday, 2Baba disclosed that he and Annie had been separated for some time and were now in the process of filing for divorce.

Toke, who has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights, expressed her disapproval of 2Baba’s decision to air their private matters online.

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Responding to the video, she wrote, “This is wrong on all levels, and you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing this here. Bring it on. If you think she’s alone, let me tell you here that you’ll have to fight all of us.”

The media personality further vented her frustration in an Instagram story, urging women to speak out against the situation.

“I’m not one for too much talk, but what is wrong is wrong, and as a woman, if you sit on the fence on this one, if it misses you, it’ll touch your daughter or any female in your family,” she posted. “No one is innocent, and if you want to bring the media into it, knowing what is happening, we would fight for her.”

Toke’s anger didn’t stop there.

On Monday, she shared another Instagram story, questioning 2Baba’s decision to make the divorce public at this particular time.

“Nobody is asking anybody to stay in a situation that’s not serving them any purpose anymore; by all means, leave if you must, but why bring this online this very moment?” she wrote.

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She also suggested that the true details behind their separation would eventually come to light, adding, “We know what is going on behind closed doors. The world doesn’t know anything; it’s already been hectic with opinions flying around, and when I say we will fight for her, I’m not talking about the general public. A handful of people know the truth, and time will tell.”

Toke concluded her message by highlighting the importance of timing and empathy in handling personal matters, especially when it involves high-profile individuals like 2Baba and Annie.

“You constantly preach love; you cannot add to the narrative that’s out there when you know what is really happening behind closed doors,” she stated.

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