The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News
Here’s your entertainment and celebrity gist roundup for Friday, April 11, 2025 — from protest music bans to Grammy hopefuls and divine instructions with dreadlocks. Nigerian stars continue to stir conversations, break boundaries, and inspire in unexpected ways. Let’s dive into the top trending stories:
Eedris Abdulkareem Fumes as NBC Bans Protest Song
Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem is once again at odds with the government after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his new protest track, Tell Your Papa, calling it “offensive.”
The song targets President Tinubu’s administration, and Eedris, in a fiery Instagram post, likened the censorship to the ban of his 2004 classic Jaga Jaga.
“In Nigeria, truth and constructive criticism is always deemed a big crime,” he wrote. “This government is insensitive and vindictive.”
He accused the administration of trying to “hide the candle under the table” by silencing artists who speak out.
Kizz Daniel Eyes Grammy with ‘Police’ ft. Angelique Kidjo & Johnny Drille
Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel dropped a catchy new single Police, featuring Angelique Kidjo and Johnny Drille. The romantic and humorous track — about a man “calling the police” over his lover’s charm — is already sparking Grammy buzz.
With production by MOG Beatz, Blaise Beatz, and Johnny Drille, the song is a strong contender for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards air jordan 1 low og florida gators pe.
If nominated, it will be the first for Kizz Daniel and Johnny Drille, and the 17th for Angelique Kidjo, tying her as the most-awarded African artist in Grammy history.
“God Told Me to Keep My Dreadlocks” – Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Reveals
In a heartfelt sermon, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, head of Fountain of Life Church, said God instructed him not to cut his dreadlocks as it was tied to a higher purpose — saving a life.
Jimmy shared how a woman muzhskie krossovki nike jordan why not zero 2 seryj zheltyj – Jordan Reveal Photo Blue – these jordan 1 mid gs boast a flash of colour on the heel from Zimbabwe traveled to Nigeria just to meet him, after seeing him in a vision years ago. She had never heard of him, but his long hair in the vision matched his current look, confirming divine alignment.
“God was making me keep my hair to save a life,” Odukoya said.
He emphasized that obedience to divine instruction can sometimes defy human expectations — even in appearance.
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