Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away Reports confirm the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the age of 80 During his lifetime, he held various notable positions, including President of Nigeria (2015-2023), Military Head of State (1983-1985), Minister of Petroleum Resources, Governor of Borno State, and Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund. Tributes are pouring in for the late leader, reflecting on his contributions to Nigeria's development. May he rest in peace. (Word count adjusted for accuracy)
I was the first young artists to blow” – Wizkid claims
Wizkid, also known as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, shared his thoughts on his rise to fame in a recent interview.
He said:
“I was the first young artist to ever blow up on the [Nigerian music] scene. So my parents didn’t even believe that there was a chance in that,” he said per Uplift X.
“Every parents, of course, when they see their kid growing up and you’re making a big career decision that they’re not sure about, especially coming from Africa; living in a home where your mom is a Christian and your dad is a Muslim, and they never had an argument about the religion or what the kids wanted to do… My dad would be like, do whatever you want. If you want to be a Muslim or Christian, you’re free, do whatever you like