Nigerian singer Timaya has credited the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with playing a major role in popularising The post Fela made Nigerian music popular – Timaya appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian singer Timaya has described late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti as one of the major figures responsible for the global growth of Nigerian music. Timaya made the remarks while speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, where he reflected on Fela’s influence on Nigerian artistes and the wider African music scene. The singer said Fela’s contribution to music had gone beyond Nigeria, noting that the late musician continued to command significant recognition in other African countries.

GistReel Nigerian social media commentator Saida Boj has reacted to the backlash surrounding comedian Real Warri Pikin after a viral video showed singer Timaya carrying her during a performance. Real Warri Pikin had earlier apologised to Nigerians over the incident, saying she did not know Timaya would carry her when she went on stage to vibe during his performance. Reacting to the controversy, SaidaBoj questioned why some people were upset about the interaction, arguing that married women should have an understanding with their husbands about such situations.

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