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Former North Kivu Governor and current Minister of Industry, Julien Paluku, challenged Rwandan President Paul Kagame's claims about the destabilization of Congo by Rwandan Hutu rebels during a book launch in Paris on April 29. Julien Paluku argued that these assertions are merely excuses for Rwanda's exploitation of Congo's resources "When we explained the economic motives behind the Rwandan aggression to the public, it was to enhance everyone's understanding. Today, the Pyrochlore/Niobium mine in Lueshe/Somikivu (Rutshuru territory, near Kishishe) and the Coltan and Tourmaline mine in Rubaya (Masisi territory) are under the control of the Rwandan army, These mines are the actual FDLR that Rwanda is pursuing in the DRC."Paluku said Understanding the tactics of the Rwandans and their allies, Julien Paluku asserts that the recent bombings of displaced person camps around Goma, alongside similar attacks in Sake and Minova, South Kivu, are diversionary strategies masking ongoing looting at mining sites. These actions, which constitute war crimes, prompted an outraged response from Congolese Minister of Human Rights, Fabrice Puela, who demanded an end to the international community's silence on the massacres committed by the Rwandan army in North Kivu "The blood of the Congolese is worth the blood of the Ukrainians and it is unacceptable that the international community is only interested in the Congo for raw materials, Moreover, I join the entire battered population of the east of the country counting on its vigilance as well as the Defense and Security Forces who deserve all the support in order to carry out their saving mission successfully, An expert on the Great Lakes region predicts that Rwanda's mining exports will surge following the international agreements it has signed. Julien Paluku, with a touch of irony, refers to the FDLR as a 'Force Given for the Liberation of Rwanda from Crippling Poverty Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment May 10, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Julien Paluku Kahongya, the minister of industry of DRCongo Former North Kivu Governor and current Minister of Industry, Julien Paluku, challenged Rwandan President Paul Kagame's claims about the destabilization of Congo by Rwandan Hutu rebels during a book launch in Paris on April 29. Julien Paluku argued that these assertions are merely excuses for Rwanda's exploitation of Congo's resources "When we explained the economic motives behind the Rwandan aggression to the public, it was to enhance everyone's understanding. Today, the Pyrochlore/Niobium mine in Lueshe/Somikivu (Rutshuru territory, near Kishishe) and the Coltan and Tourmaline mine in Rubaya (Masisi territory) are under the control of the Rwandan army, These mines are the actual FDLR that Rwanda is pursuing in the DRC."Paluku said Understanding the tactics of the Rwandans and their allies, Julien Paluku asserts that the recent bombings of displaced person camps around Goma, alongside similar attacks in Sake and Minova, South Kivu, are diversionary strategies masking ongoing looting at mining sites. These actions, which constitute war crimes, prompted an outraged response from Congolese Minister of Human Rights, Fabrice Puela, who demanded an end to the international community's silence on the massacres committed by the Rwandan army in North Kivu "The blood of the Congolese is worth the blood of the Ukrainians and it is unacceptable that the international community is only interested in the Congo for raw materials, Moreover, I join the entire battered population of the east of the country counting on its vigilance as well as the Defense and Security Forces who deserve all the support in order to carry out their saving mission successfully, An expert on the Great Lakes region predicts that Rwanda's mining exports will surge following the international agreements it has signed. Julien Paluku, with a touch of irony, refers to the FDLR as a 'Force Given for the Liberation of Rwanda from Crippling Poverty ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

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At the 45th SADC summit in Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina assumed leadership, with leaders focusing on industry, agriculture, energy, and Congo’s security crisis. The 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit was held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Seven Heads of State attended the gathering, alongside representatives from the 16-member bloc. The summit marked the handover of leadership from Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina. This year’s theme, “Industrialization, Transformation of the Agricultural System, and Energy Transition,” set the tone for discussions. Leaders pledged to prioritize industrial growth, modernize agriculture, and accelerate the region’s energy transition. In his opening address, President Rajoelina called for unity and bold action: The time is no longer one of dependence, but of sovereign affirmation… When we cultivate solidarity, prosperity germinates.” Congo’s Role at the Summit The Democratic Republic of Congo was represented by Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita. The delegation raised concerns over insecurity in eastern DRC, highlighting Rwanda’s continued military involvement in North and South Kivu. Kabombo also held bilateral meetings on the sidelines to push for stronger regional mediation efforts aimed at ending the “senseless war of aggression” destabilizing the sub-region. Before the closing ceremony, President Mnangagwa formally handed the SADC gavel and pennant to President Rajoelina, who will serve a one-year term until August 2026. Rajoelina emphasized the importance of his mandate: Continue Reading Full Article REGIONAL DIPLOMACY 45th SADC Summit: Rajoelina Takes Over Leadership in Madagascar By Guerson Nabushi Nyonkourou Political Analyst Guerson Nabushi Nyonkourou Home Comment Aug 18, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit was held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Seven Heads of State attended the gathering, alongside representatives from the 16-member bloc. The summit marked the handover of leadership from Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina. This year’s theme, “Industrialization, Transformation of the Agricultural System, and Energy Transition,” set the tone for discussions. Leaders pledged to prioritize industrial growth, modernize agriculture, and accelerate the region’s energy transition. ADVERTISEMENT In his opening address, President Rajoelina called for unity and bold action: The time is no longer one of dependence, but of sovereign affirmation… When we cultivate solidarity, prosperity germinates.” Congo’s Role at the Summit The Democratic Republic of Congo was represented by Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita. The delegation raised concerns over insecurity in eastern DRC, highlighting Rwanda’s continued military involvement in North and South Kivu. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Health News Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . 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New fighting in Masisi’s Osso Banyungu sector signals renewed pressure in North Kivu as front lines remain unstable. Fresh fighting in Masisi’s Osso Banyungu sector is pointing to renewed pressure on an already unstable front in North Kivu, after Actualite.cd reported clashes on Sunday between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters near Kazinga and Ngululu. The report said the violence erupted early in the day and quickly deepened fears among civilians in surrounding areas. The latest confrontation fits into a broader pattern of repeated fighting around Kazinga, a locality that has remained contested in recent weeks. On March 23, it was reported that an AFC/M23 attack in Kazinga had been repelled by the army and Wazalendo fighters, while a day later the outlet described only a fragile calm in the same area after heavy clashes. Those earlier developments suggest the March 29 violence is less an isolated flare-up than part of a continuing struggle for control in Osso Banyungu. The renewed fighting also comes as concern is rising more broadly over eastern DRC, where the United Nations has warned of escalating violence, the use of heavy weapons and growing risks to civilians across North and South Kivu. An AP report on the UN warning underlines how local clashes such as those in Masisi continue to feed a wider regional security crisis. For now, the immediate next step to watch is whether the fighting around Kazinga and nearby positions produces a new shift in territorial control or another short-lived lull before further combat. A conflict review by Critical Threats similarly noted that Kazinga has sat on a contested axis west of Masisi town, reinforcing its importance in the wider military picture. Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC Masisi fighting points to renewed pressure in Osso Banyungu By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Mar 29, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Fresh fighting in Masisi’s Osso Banyungu sector is pointing to renewed pressure on an already unstable front in North Kivu, after Actualite.cd reported clashes on Sunday between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters near Kazinga and Ngululu. The report said the violence erupted early in the day and quickly deepened fears among civilians in surrounding areas. The latest confrontation fits into a broader pattern of repeated fighting around Kazinga, a locality that has remained contested in recent weeks. 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Scheduled for October 31 to November 13, 2026, the upcoming Youth Olympic Games are set to gather the world's elite young athletes in Dakar, Senegal, to compete across 35 sports over a span of 14 days. Initially planned to coincide with the Dakar 2022 period, the Dakar en Jeux (Dakar in Games) festival has been a recurring annual event in the three host cities of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. It serves not only as a lead-up to the 2026 games but also as a celebration of sport and culture, aimed at fostering greater youth participation in athletics. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has strongly endorsed Senegal's role as host for the Youth Olympic Games, emphasizing the continent's unity and rich sports culture. "With a youthful demographic and a deep-rooted passion for sports, the time is ripe for Africa, and particularly for Senegal," Bach stated in an Olympics.com report. During his 2022 visit to Senegal, Bach expressed his eagerness for the upcoming games, remarking, "We are looking forward to returning here to witness the first Olympic event on African soil—an event by Africa, with Africa, welcoming the world's youth to Senegal." Reflecting on the significance of the event, sports analyst Rufai Shuaib from Senegal commented, "Hosting the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar marks a pivotal moment in highlighting the vast capabilities and prospects of our young athletes on an international stage." Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 17, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Africa is looking forward to hosting its inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2026, which will take place in Dakar, Senegal's capital. Scheduled for October 31 to November 13, 2026, the upcoming Youth Olympic Games are set to gather the world's elite young athletes in Dakar, Senegal, to compete across 35 sports over a span of 14 days. Initially planned to coincide with the Dakar 2022 period, the Dakar en Jeux (Dakar in Games) festival has been a recurring annual event in the three host cities of Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. It serves not only as a lead-up to the 2026 games but also as a celebration of sport and culture, aimed at fostering greater youth participation in athletics. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has strongly endorsed Senegal's role as host for the Youth Olympic Games, emphasizing the continent's unity and rich sports culture. ADVERTISEMENT "With a youthful demographic and a deep-rooted passion for sports, the time is ripe for Africa, and particularly for Senegal," Bach stated in an Olympics.com report. During his 2022 visit to Senegal, Bach expressed his eagerness for the upcoming games, remarking, "We are looking forward to returning here to witness the first Olympic event on African soil—an event by Africa, with Africa, welcoming the world's youth to Senegal." Reflecting on the significance of the event, sports analyst Rufai Shuaib from Senegal commented, "Hosting the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar marks a pivotal moment in highlighting the vast capabilities and prospects of our young athletes on an international stage." ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Young Jonn biography: explore his age, real name, Ibadan roots, producer years, songs, albums, awards and rise as an Afropop singer. Young Jonn is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer who became widely recognised twice. First, his “Wicked Producer” tag announced major Nigerian pop records of the 2010s. Then he stepped from behind the console and built a public identity through “Dada,” “Xtra Cool,” Jiggy Forever and Blue Disco . Born John Saviours Udomboso in Ibadan, he developed his musical instincts in church before becoming a teenage producer and moving to Lagos. His career now joins technical beat-making, soft melodic vocals and collaborations across African pop. Who is Young Jonn? Young Jonn is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter and award-winning producer born in Ibadan in 1995. After shaping major hits for artists including Olamide and Kizz Daniel, he became a successful front-facing performer through “Dada,” “Xtra Cool,” Jiggy Forever and Blue Disco . The second breakthrough: from producer tag to frontman Young Jonn’s defining turning point did not introduce him to the music industry; it changed where audiences saw him. By the time he signed with Chocolate City and released “Dada” in 2022, he had already spent years making records for other performers. The single placed his own voice at the centre of a bright, romantic Afropop production, while a remix with Davido expanded its reach. That move mattered because studio authority does not automatically become stage presence. “Dada” opened the door, but “Xtra Cool” made the transition feel sustainable. Its restrained delivery and romantic tension showed that Young Jonn could write for his own vocal character. The change is now visible across Young Jonn’s XTRAfrica songs page , where his catalogue is presented under his own name rather than only through production credits. His story is therefore not a simple rise from obscurity. It is the rarer account of an established creative worker accepting beginner status again in public. Before fame: church instruments and Ibadan beginnings John Saviours Udomboso was born on 16 February 1995 in Ibadan, Oyo State. His label’s official Young Jonn profile confirms his full name, birth date and early years in the city. He is 31 years old as of 30 July 2026. His childhood placed music, faith and education in the same household. In a detailed Tirade World interview , he said that his father and mother were pastors and that his mother also ran a school. Church gave him regular access to drums and keyboard, while school exposed him to football, basketball, dance and performance. Continue Reading Full Article AFRICAN CULTURE Young Jonn Biography: Age, Songs, Albums & Producer-to-Star Rise By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jul 30, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 11 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Young Jonn is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer who became widely recognised twice. First, his “Wicked Producer” tag announced major Nigerian pop records of the 2010s. Then he stepped from behind the console and built a public identity through “Dada,” “Xtra Cool,” Jiggy Forever and Blue Disco . Born John Saviours Udomboso in Ibadan, he developed his musical instincts in church before becoming a teenage producer and moving to Lagos. His career now joins technical beat-making, soft melodic vocals and collaborations across African pop. Who is Young Jonn? Young Jonn is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter and award-winning producer born in Ibadan in 1995. After shaping major hits for artists including Olamide and Kizz Daniel, he became a successful front-facing performer through “Dada,” “Xtra Cool,” Jiggy Forever and Blue Disco . The second breakthrough: from producer tag to frontman Young Jonn’s defining turning point did not introduce him to the music industry; it changed where audiences saw him. By the time he signed with Chocolate City and released “Dada” in 2022, he had already spent years making records for other performers. The single placed his own voice at the centre of a bright, romantic Afropop production, while a remix with Davido expanded its reach. That move mattered because studio authority does not automatically become stage presence. “Dada” opened the door, but “Xtra Cool” made the transition feel sustainable. Its restrained delivery and romantic tension showed that Young Jonn could write for his own vocal character. The change is now visible across Young Jonn’s XTRAfrica songs page , where his catalogue is presented under his own name rather than only through production credits. His story is therefore not a simple rise from obscurity. It is the rarer account of an established creative worker accepting beginner status again in public. Before fame: church instruments and Ibadan beginnings John Saviours Udomboso was born on 16 February 1995 in Ibadan, Oyo State. His label’s official Young Jonn profile confirms his full name, birth date and early years in the city. He is 31 years old as of 30 July 2026. His childhood placed music, faith and education in the same household. In a detailed Tirade World interview , he said that his father and mother were pastors and that his mother also ran a school. Church gave him regular access to drums and keyboard, while school exposed him to football, basketball, dance and performance. He also formed a rap group called AVG with his elder brother and cousin. Young Jonn described education as valuable, although studio work made him a part-time distance learner. Reliable public sources do not consistently identify the institution or confirm a completed degree, so stronger claims about his university history should be treated cautiously. Music was already personal before it became a profession. He explained the foundation of his writing simply: “My music is generally inspired by my life experiences.” That statement connects his two careers. Producing trained him to organise rhythm and melody for others; singing let him apply those tools to his own experiences. The Wicked Producer sound, craft and early achievements Young Jonn began producing in 2009, at about 14, and moved to Lagos in 2012. His official career history records a move into Hit Factory Studios and traces the production phase that established his reputation. His work with Olamide and YBNL-associated artists helped place his tag on street-pop and Afropop records built for immediate movement. The “Wicked Producer” nickname communicated force, but his craft was broader than hard drums. He could create space for a singer, build hooks through repetition and combine electronic percussion with Nigerian pop phrasing. Working with Olamide also showed him the value of speed and discipline. ADVERTISEMENT His production achievements include: winning Producer of the Year at The Headies for his work on Kizz Daniel’s “Mama”; winning African Producer of the Year at the Soundcity MVP Awards; producing major records associated with Olamide, Kizz Daniel, Lil Kesh, Tiwa Savage and other Nigerian stars; carrying his production identity into a solo catalogue rather than abandoning it. These awards are important because they establish that his singer era did not replace an unsuccessful first career. He entered the spotlight after reaching the top of a specialised profession, bringing years of arrangement and studio judgment with him. “Dada,” “Xtra Cool” and a voice of his own Young Jonn’s early solo projects, Love Is Not Enough, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 , let him test a more intimate public identity. “Dada” carried playful attraction, while “Xtra Cool” leaned into romantic uncertainty. The records shared his producer’s interest in hooks, but his hazy vocals made them feel softer than many of the hits associated with his tag. The shift also required confidence. Young Jonn had to appear in videos, carry interviews and translate recordings into live shows. His advice to other producers reflected the persistence behind that transition: “When you find out what works for you just keep doing it.” The singles allowed audiences to recognise Young Jonn the vocalist without forgetting the producer. That dual identity became the foundation for his first album. Jiggy Forever and Blue Disco : albums, recognition and growth Released in April 2024, Jiggy Forever turned a run of successful singles into a full artistic statement. The album moved among romance, ambition, grief and celebration, with guests including Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, Sean Paul and Don Jazzy. “Big Big Things,” “Aquafina,” “Sharpally” and “Stronger” showed different sides of a performer still defining how much of his private life belonged in the music. The album was nominated for Afrobeats Album of the Year at the 17th Headies, while “Big Big Things” entered major song categories. A critical one-year review praised its ambition but argued that parts did not match his strongest production work. Jiggy Forever nevertheless proved that his transition had become serious. His second studio album, Blue Disco , arrived on 28 November 2025. Apple Music’s album presentation describes a 21-track project built around ambition, romance, faith and forward movement. Collaborators include Wizkid, Asake, Olamide, Rema, Focalistic, Shenseea and Franglish. The title expresses the record’s two emotional temperatures: “blue” for vulnerability and reflection, “disco” for movement and release. In an OkayAfrica interview about the album , Young Jonn framed it as evidence of personal and professional change: “I’ve grown as a person, as an artist, and as a producer.” Songs such as “Cash Flow,” “Che Che,” “2Factor” and “Lalala” with Rema extend his collaborative range without erasing his own melodic centre. The album confirms that he no longer treats singing as an experiment beside production; both roles now belong to the same career. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Ayo Maff Biography: Age, Real Name, Songs and Street-Pop Rise . African Culture FOLA Biography: Real Name, Songs, Catharsis and Rise . African Culture Yemi Alade Biography: Age, Heritage, Songs & Grammy Nomination . 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Church appears repeatedly because his parents created a setting where instruments, performance and learning were available every week. Young Jonn has not published enough dependable information to justify naming private relatives, and his relationship status is not reliably established. This restraint matters in a biography shaped by grief. The valuable story is not gossip about who may be around him. It is how a producer once known for public celebration learned to make vulnerability part of his own catalogue. Nigerian identity: Ibadan, Lagos and collaboration Young Jonn is Nigerian, born and raised in Ibadan before building his professional career in Lagos. Although online profiles often assign a specific ethnic identity or state ancestry, dependable first-person evidence for those labels is limited. His artistic identity is better documented through the institutions that formed him: church musicianship, Lagos studios, Yoruba-language pop environments and long collaboration within Nigeria’s recording industry. A producer-performer’s emerging impact Producers are central to Afrobeats but often remain less recognisable than the voices on their records. Young Jonn shows that a producer can preserve technical authority while becoming an artist whose own emotions, image and live performance matter. In April 2026, reporting on his one-billion Spotify-stream milestone counted streams across both performance and production credits. That distinction captures his real influence better than a solo total alone. His catalogue shaped Nigerian pop before his face became central to it. Separately, his authenticated Spotify record showed approximately 4.3 million monthly listeners on 24 July 2026, according to dated platform tracking . What comes next after “Elumelu” Young Jonn’s next chapter is already active rather than speculative. His official website lists international performances across North America, Europe and Australia, showing that Blue Disco is being carried into a wider live circuit. On 29 July 2026, XTRAfrica added “Elumelu” as his newest song , extending the confident, success-minded side of his writing. Future projects may keep dissolving the line between producer and performer. Blue Disco suggests that Young Jonn no longer needs to choose one identity: the ear that built other artists’ records now guides a voice increasingly comfortable carrying its own. Young Jonn FAQs What is Young Jonn’s real name? His full name is John Saviours Udomboso. ADVERTISEMENT How old is Young Jonn? Young Jonn is 31 years old as of 30 July 2026. He was born on 16 February 1995. Where was Young Jonn born? He was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and later moved to Lagos for his professional music career. What is Young Jonn’s nationality? He is Nigerian. Who are Young Jonn’s parents? Young Jonn has said that both parents were pastors and that his mother also ran a school. Dependable public sources do not consistently publish their full names. What is Young Jonn’s ethnicity? Young Jonn has not provided a sufficiently clear, attributable public statement for this biography to assign him an ethnic identity. How tall is Young Jonn? His height has not been verified by a credible direct or institutional source. Was Young Jonn a producer before he became a singer? Yes. He began producing as a teenager and won major producer awards before building his solo recording career. What song made Young Jonn famous as a singer? “Dada” introduced his front-facing artist era in 2022, while “Xtra Cool” helped establish him as a sustainable solo performer. What is Young Jonn’s latest album? His latest studio album is Blue Disco , released on 28 November 2025. What are Young Jonn’s biggest songs? His best-known solo records include “Dada,” “Xtra Cool,” “Aquafina,” “Sharpally,” “Big Big Things,” “Che Che” and “Cash Flow.” XTRAfrica also carries the Young Jonn and Wizkid collaboration “Cash Flow” . Has Young Jonn won awards? Yes. His verified wins include Producer of the Year at The Headies and African Producer of the Year at the Soundcity MVP Awards. His artist-era work has also received major nominations. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Entertainment Asake Concert 2026 South Africa: Jo’burg Gets Set On Fire AfroFuture’s Curated By Culture brings Asake’s first full-throttle headline show to Johannesburg . Entertainment What could be behind burna boy's flopped houston concert Unpacking the talk around Burna Boy’s Houston show as fan videos spark debate about turnout and energy . Entertainment Full list of The African Artists Nominated for the 2026 Grammys Full list of African Grammy nominees for 2026, including categories, countries, and major milestones. . 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In a candid segment for the forthcoming episode of the "Bahd And Boujee Podcast," Nigerian media veteran Shade Ladipo expressed strong opinions on Burna Boy, the Grammy-award-winning artist. During the teaser of the show, which features co-hosts Tolanibaj, a reality TV personality, and actress Moet Abebe, Ladipo contrasted Burna Boy with his contemporaries Wizkid and Davido, praising the latter two for what she perceives as their authenticity and integrity. Ladipo remarked on the significance she places on integrity over wealth, a principle that shapes her preference for Wizkid and Davido. Her bold statements are poised to stir discussions among fans and within the entertainment industry. The full context of her comments and the ensuing discussion can be seen in the released video clip of the podcast episode. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 6, 2024 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: She labeled Burna Boy as inauthentic and questioned his moral principles. Instagram/@shadelapido In a candid segment for the forthcoming episode of the "Bahd And Boujee Podcast," Nigerian media veteran Shade Ladipo expressed strong opinions on Burna Boy, the Grammy-award-winning artist. During the teaser of the show, which features co-hosts Tolanibaj, a reality TV personality, and actress Moet Abebe, Ladipo contrasted Burna Boy with his contemporaries Wizkid and Davido, praising the latter two for what she perceives as their authenticity and integrity. ADVERTISEMENT Ladipo remarked on the significance she places on integrity over wealth, a principle that shapes her preference for Wizkid and Davido. Her bold statements are poised to stir discussions among fans and within the entertainment industry. The full context of her comments and the ensuing discussion can be seen in the released video clip of the podcast episode. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags