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Lagos: Cultists To Bag 21-Years Jail Term; Sanwo-Olu Approves |The Source

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By Akinwale Kasali

The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led Lagos State Government has come hard on Cultists who engage in heinous activities.

Sanwo-Olu, on Monday,  approved a 21-year jail term for convicted cultists in the State, pledging to curtail and curb cult activities in the State, which have taken many lives.

Approving the jail term, the Governor signed the bill for the Prohibition of Unlawful Societies and Cultism 2021 into Law at Lagos House, Ikeja. He, also, signed three other Bills into law – the Lagos State Audit Service Commission (Amendment) Law of 2019, Lagos State Public Procurement Bill of 2021 and Coronavirus Pandemic Emergency Law of 2021.

According to him, the State has suffered the negative effects of unlawful societies and cultism and the new law seeks to make parents more responsible.

He said the new law sought to make parents show more interests in the upbringing of their children and wards to ensure  they did not become a burden to society.

The State House of Assembly, in February, passed the anti-cultism bill, which stipulated a 15-year jail term for anyone found guilty of abetting cultists and residents who willfully allowed their property to be used as meeting points by cultists.

The anti-cultism law repealed the Cultism (Prohibition) Law of 2007 (now Cap. C18, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015) and provided for more stringent punitive measures.

It also made its application all-encompassing and applicable to the general public, as against the restriction of the previous law to students of tertiary institutions.

The bill to amend the State’s Audit Law of 2015 was initiated by the executive to address observed flaws hindering the successful implementation of the extant Audit Law, Cap. A13, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

With the amendments, the Central Internal Audit (CIA) which was a department in the Ministry of Finance would now be a department under the Audit Service Commission.

This was to bring auditors under one body for effective administration and independence of internal auditors in line with best global practices.

The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency Law originally enacted in 2011, formed the legal bedrock for the public procurement regime in the state.

The Law was based on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) model which was a properly regulated procurement system standard on international best practices.

Why Deputy Speaker Idris Wase Is Ignorant |The Source

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Idris Wasa

By Emmanuel Ogebe

While discussing the terrifying insecurity in Nigeria, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wasa, dared say that Nigerians in the Diaspora had no business discussing the horrific situation. Here, a Nigerian in Diaspora tells Wasa calls Wasa  ignorant, and  tells him  how disgraceful his (Wasa’s) opinion is

I was appalled to hear of the disgraceful statements attributed to Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker that Nigerians abroad have no right to speak about insecurity at home.

Such an asinine remark is shocking, but not unexpected. Indeed it is part of the logical consequences of brain drain that dim wits will fill the power vacuum. At a time that Nigeria is exporting global leaders like Ngozi (Okonjo)Iweala, Akin Adesina and Amina Mohamed to the headship of multilateral institutions, it is the likes of Idris Wase left in power.

So, Nigerians abroad who remit $22b yearly to Nigeria are NOT Nigerian enough to comment on Fulani violence, but Fulanis from abroad can come into Nigeria, kill Nigerians and harm our agro-economy with impunity?

Sensible countries understand the value of their Diaspora as a strategic foreign human capital reserve and woo them accordingly. President (Olusegun) Obasanjo’s administration certainly did so and introduced the Annual Diaspora day. Indeed,  when on a VOA interview with one of Obasanjo’s ministers he said Diaspora was “inconsequential”,  we immediately took him up as out of tune with his President’s policy priority.

Unfortunately, the intellectual quality of leadership has gravely declined under President Muhammadu Buhari that you can now find members of Parliament representing cows over humans.

At a time when US President Joe Biden’s administration has appointed more high profile Nigerians than ever in history, it is pathetic that Idris Wase is denigrating us at home. Thus, it is said that a prophet is without honor in his own home.

The reason why the US and UN do not, as a principle, negotiate with terrorists is not for lack of funds or concern, but strategic – do not create a precedent that will make your citizens or diplomats become easy profit targets for kidnappers!

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai sought out Fulanis abroad and paid them money not to kill Kaduna state people because he, their Fulani brother,  was now the Governor.

What did this mean?

It meant that these foreign Fulanis could now monetize the killing of Kaduna people.

It meant that they could do so with impunity because their brother, the Fulani, was Governor.

What happened?

Fulani kidnap syndicate now have established entire kidnap villages in Kaduna state where hostages are housed, fed, killed or freed from, with impunity.

The two-hour Abuja-Kaduna road is now more dangerous from Fulani kidnap syndicate than from Boko Haram on Benesheikh road in the North-east.

Bad governance has consequences as does lack of principles.

Nigerians in Diaspora on the other hand save the country. While politicians are looting money abroad, our remittances have stabilized the economy from hemorrhaging.

Indeed, recently the CBN switched to dollar remittances for money transfers to make up for the shortfall in petro-dollar incomes.

Nigerians abroad are part of the few nationalities in Diaspora who get nothing in return for the economic value they bring.

The time has come for us to consider having a member of the National Assembly representing the Diaspora.

Idris Wase does not represent well the good and hospitable people of Plateau who host more expatriates than any state in the North.

He represents a typical Nigerian politician who doesn’t know his job and is illiterate on democracy and governance.

 

Ogebe is of the

US-Nigeria Law Group,

Washington

Safety Issues: Arik Air Tackles Passenger; Threatens Action |The Source

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By Adesina Soyooye

The Management of one of Nigeria’s Domestic Airlines, Arik Air, is up in arms against a passenger, R.O. Iselalumhe, a Legal Practitioner in Benin.

The Airline, in a press release, is accusing the Lawyer of ignorance, of causing public panic, and of deliberately de-marketing it.

The Airline is, therefore, threatening to take action against the Lawyer.

Arik’s reaction, in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, stemmed from a post in the Social Media, by Barrister Iselalumhe where he narrated what he termed a traumatic experience on board the Airline on two consecutive days – March 7, and March 8.

In the post, titled ARIK AIR, A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN Isenalumhe said that trouble began on March 7, when he boarded an Arik Air flight from Benin to Abuja. He said the aircraft struggled on taking-off, to the apprehension of passengers. He said it took them 90 minutes to land in Abuja, a trip which, ordinarily, ought not to have been more than 30 minutes.

He said as if that was not enough, he had a more traumatic experience on his return journey, March 8, on the same aircraft. After a delay, of about an hour,  they had an air return.

15 minutes  into the flight, he narrated, the Pilot informed the passengers of a problem, and said he was returning to Abuja and added that NEMA and Fire Service trucks had been informed, and were waiting for them. However, he said it took them about 75 minutes  of hovering before they finally landed, for, according to the Pilot, he was burning fuel before making a landing.

Isenalumhe then expressed fear over the safety of passengers using Arik Air, and alleged that it does seem that AMCON, which took over the running of the Airline on Receivership, was more interested in collecting  money to off-set the debt owed it by Arik Air, than servicing the Aircraft for the safety of the passengers, dismissing the fleet as non-serviceable

But the Management of the Airline has taken a serious exception to the lawyer’s narrative. Isenalumhe’s allegation reads;

ARIK AIR: A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN.

“On the 7the of March 2021,  I boarded an ArIk  fight from  Benin to Abuja. The flight was 5.50pm from Benin.

The take-off from Benin Airport was traumatic and clearly indicative that the plane was not in order.

“We, however, managed to land at Abuja Airport after 1 hour 15 mins.

“I was to return back to Benin on the 8th March 2021, at 4.15 pm with same aircraft.

“After an hour delay, we managed to take off. 15 minutes into the flight, there was an announcement from the pilot that the flight cannot continue. The reason given was that there is an opening somewhere may be a door. The plane is to return back to Abuja before any disaster.

“One hour after the announcement, the plane was still hovering around and could not land. The pilot explained that he had to burn out fuel before landing. At this time, those praying have ceased. Those wailing have become quiet too.

“Suddenly, the pilot announced that he was about to land. He assured us that fire brigade was fully mobilised on ground as well as NEMA. Tension increased once more inside the aircraft. Prayers started once more

“However we managed to land at the Abuja Airport .

“Two passengers confirmed that they had two previous experiences with the same aircraft. Another narrated how one of the aircraft engine had failed to start in an aborted Lagos – Abuja flight.

“I have not recovered from the trauma.

I am told that the particular aircraft is still flying.

“It appears that AMCON, the new managers of Arik Air, is only interested in recouping the debt owed by Arik Air which they have purchased from the banks. And in doing that, passengers lives don’t matter.

This is a warning to all air travelers. ARIK AIR IS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN UNLESS URGENT STEPS ARE TAKEN TO GROUND THEIR AIRCRAFTS WHICH ARE NO LONGER SERVICEABLE.

“R. O lsenalumhe Esq ( Benin based legal practitioner)”

But in a Press statement titled: Arik Air Operations Safe the management accused the lawyer of mischief and deliberately causing panic. It said its crew were professionals, and took a professional decision to return to base after noticing a fault.

Vouching for the integrity of its fleet, Captain Ilegbodu, said the Airline operates with new generation aircraft, with fittings which enhance safety operations. He, also, exonerated AMCON from the allegation of milking the Airline dry to the detriment of the safety of the travelling members of the  public.

Finally, he threatened action against Barrister Isenalumhe, accusing him of mischief, and wondering why he did not make a report to the right channels, instead of going to the Social Media to cause panic, knowing how sensitive the Airline industry is.

Following is the Airline’s statement titled: Arik Air Operations Safe

“Our attention has been drawn to stories published on the social media claiming that Arik Air operations are unsafe following an incident last week.

“The incident referred to by the author of the article occurred in Abuja on the 8th of March 2021. For the records, the actions taken by the crew of the flight were strictly precautionary as the Pilot-in-Command of the aircraft took the necessary safety measures by returning the aircraft to land as they have been well trained to do in line with standard practice, after observing a cautionary indication light in the cockpit.

“Our aircraft are modern, next generation aircraft equipped with redundancies and annunciators that enhance safe operations in all stages of flight.

“Arik Air in line with standard practice and being a responsible corporate organization notified the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), who subsequently checked, certified and returned to service the aircraft after all mandatory reports and processes had been fulfilled in accordance with global safety standards.

“It is unfortunate that one R. Isenalumhe, a trained lawyer who raised the alarm displayed an unprofessional approach to this issue as he is not an expert to declare an aircraft unsafe. We had expected him to go the extra mile to investigate and ask probing questions from professionals in the industry or refer the incident to the appropriate regulatory body, the NCAA, if he felt so concerned about air safety. We wonder what his motive may be and Arik reserves the right to take action on this libelous and unprofessional conduct.

“Arik Air as an organization goes over and above safety standards in all facets of our operations. This is clearly evident in our over 14 years of operating as an airline. Safety is our cardinal policy and we will never operate an aircraft that is unsafe. We seize this opportunity to assure our esteemed customers of our unflinching commitment to safety which can never be compromised.

“Arik has not made any repayments to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on its pre-receivership debt as claimed by Mr. Isenalumhe. Neither has AMCON put any undue pressure on Arik for repayments at the detriment of operation. Instead, AMCON had provided funds and all forms of support to assist the airline in its operations.

“Signed

Captain Roy Ilegbodu

Chief Executive Officer”

Arik Air, founded in 2002, was once the largest  Airline in Nigeria, with an appreciable modern fleet, called new generation Aircraft. But due to alleged bad management, and interference from its founder,  Michael  Arumemi-Ikhide, the Airline was enmeshed in debt, and a depletion of its fleet.

AMCON bought over its indebtedness, and it has been on receivership since 2017.

Former Deputy Governor, Ajayi, Yet To Hand Over, Says Ondo Government |The Source

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Agboola Ajayi

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Government has accused the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Agboola Ajayi, of holding on to Government properties, almost, a month after leaving office.

The former Deputy Governor is reported to have refused to return official vehicles attached to his office.

Ajayi ceased to be number two citizen of the state on 23rd of February, after completing his four-year tenure.

This information was obtained through a letter from the office of the State Head of Service.

The letter, addressed to the former Deputy Governor, dated 16th February, 2021,  indicated that he has been officially informed to submit to the General Administration Department of the Governor’s office, all Government properties in his possession, including vehicles and other movable and immovable assets on, or before 23rd February, 2021.

Three weeks after his tenure ended, Ajayi was still in possession of Government vehicles.

Another  follow up letter, was said to have been addressed to the former him with the tittle “Re: Submission of All Government Properties”.

The letter which was dated 1st March, 2021 showed that Ajayi was still in possession of one Land Cruiser SUV and two New Toyota Hilux vans.

There has been no response  from Ajayi so far.

The former Deputy Governor had an untidy relationship with  Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He resigned from the APC, the party under which both of them came into office, and joined the PDP, without resigning from office as the Deputy Governor.

His hope to run against the Governor under the banner of the PDP was dashed when he lost at the PDP Governorship primary.

He dumped the PDP within weeks, and joined the Zenith Labour Party, a relatively unknown party in the state, with former Governor Olusegun Mimiko as it’s most prominent member.

Ajayi’s much touted popularity failed him, as he was trounced by Akeredolu, even in his Local Government Area.

Akerodolu Warns Family To Leave Commissioners Alone |The Source

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By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor,  Rotimi Akeredolu, has reiterated the need to raise the bar of excellence in support of the people’s expectations of good governance, just as he cautioned relations and friends of political office holders not to put unnecessary pressure on them.

The Governor maintained that his administration was committed to sustaining the bar of achievements recorded during his first term and even raise it to an optimal level.

Governor Akeredolu spoke on Monday at the Swearing-In of  four new commissioners in Akure, the state capital.

The Governor had, last week, sent the names of the four Commissioners to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

The newly inaugurated Commissioners are: Sir. Charles Titiloye, Mr Donald Ojogo, Mr. Raimi Aminu and Mr. Wale Akinterinwa.

According to the Governor, Sir. Charles Titiloye will serve as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General,  Ojogo will also return to the Ministry of Information and Orientation while Akinterinwa will return to the Ministry of Finance, Aminu who was the special Adviser to the Governor on Lands, Work and Infrastructures in the first term will now serve as the Commissioner for Works.

Governor Akeredolu stated that he did not play-down other Ministries, adding that all agencies are equally important in the State of polity.

“The choice of four Ministries as Agencies of Government requiring immediate attention should be clear to the discerning.

“The other ministries and agencies of the State are equally important”

He noted that the choice and quick resolve to bring the new Commissioners back, so soon, after the dissolution of the State Executive Council, underscores the importance attached to the quality of the services rendered to the State in the First Term.

He also stressed that his administration would tackle all manners of decadence in the public service.

“Our administration will discourage recklessness, disloyalty and all acts which interrogate any claims to decency and propriety.

Imo North Senator: APC’s Ibezim Loses In Court To PDP’s Okewulonu, Fined |The Source

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The Law

By Charles Igbo

The battle for the actual winner of the Senatorial By-election for Imo North continued Monday morning, March 15, with the dismissal of a suit filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Frank Ibezim,  at an Abuja High Court. The suit was meant to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to issue him with a Certificate of Return.

The seat became vacant when Senator Ben Uwajimogu, APC, passed on in 2020. During the by-election, the APC candidate, Ibezim,  won. But it was a victory enmeshed in controversy, forcing INEC to declare the APC, as a party, winner, but without the name of the candidate who won.

INEC said it was left for the Court to decide the winner in the APC. The INEC decision stemmed from the fact that the APC had two candidates, both of whom contested – Ibezim and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume. It was the consequence of a division among those who screened both Ibezim and Ararume at the Primary. While a fraction declared Ibezim as the candidate, another declared Ararume winner, disqualifying Ibezim for alleged discrepancies in his educational certificate. He committed perjury, it was alleged.

Ibezim was backed by the Imo APC Government and the party structure. In a court action instituted by Ararume, he, (Ararume), was defeated upto the Supreme Court level. But it was not uhuru for Ibezim as a Federal High Court, also,  disqualified him based  on the alleged certificate forgery against him.

Moves by the PDP candidate, Emmanuel Okewulonu, who came second, to be given the Certificate of Return, based on the disqualification of both Ibezim and Ararume has not materialised. It is still a subject of litigation in the court.

On his part, Ibezim went to an Abuja High Court to compel INEC to issue him with a Certificate of Return, INEC having declared APC winner, and Ararume having lost in Courts to him.

It was the case that was thrown out this Monday by the Court. He probably forgot Okewulonu’s case in court, against him, for perjury.

The High Court sitting at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, where Ibezim went to,  presided over by Justice Danlami Senchi, struck out his case  for lack of merit.

This judgement, however, is not likely to end the controversy over the winner.

Ibezim and the APC are likely to pursue the case upto the Supreme Court, for whatever it will be worth.

Meanwhile, the Imo West Senatorial Zone suffers without a representation in the Senate. Imo State is the ultimate loser.

Biafra: FG Slams Asari Dokubo, Calls Him Attention Seeker |The Source

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Alhaji Lai Mohammed

By Akinwale Kasali

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has spoken on the  declaration of Biafra  State by former Militant and Niger Delta agitator, Alhaji  Muhajeed Asari  Dokubo.

Mohammed, speaking for the Federal Government, described the reported declaration of Biafra Customary Government by Asari Dokubo as a “theatre of the absurd by a joker seeking attention’’.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on the development in Lagos on Monday, Mohammed said President Muhammadu Buhari administration will not be distracted by such absurdity.

“I am sure you have heard of the theatre of the absurd, that is the best way I can describe it.

“If Asari Dokubo wants to form and run a phantom government, I think he is free to do so.

“This administration will not be distracted because we still have a lot to do.

“We are not ready to give any attention or time to a joker like Dokubo who is just looking for attention.

“We will just take it as one of these entertainment things.

“The beauty about Nigeria is that it is never a dull country, you must have one thing or the other to entertain you,’’ he said.

Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, on Sunday, March 15, announced himself as the leader of the new Biafra Customary Government of the Biafran State.

The fanthom Government was announced with names of some leaders by one Uche Mefor, who claimed to be its head of Information and Communications.

For years now, Dokubo has relocated to Benin Republic where he has a University and a lot of establishments.

Bandits Invade Primary School In Kaduna, Abduct Pupils, Teachers |The Source

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Kidnappers
Kidnappers

By Akinwale Kasali

For the second time in four days, armed bandits have invaded a Primary School in Kaduna State.

In broad day light, 9.00am,  on Monday, bandits stormed  LEA Primary School in Rama village, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, whisking away yet to be ascertained number of teachers and pupils.

Reports say, the incident took place  around 9;00am when the pupils were  leaving the assembly ground, heading to their classes.

Kaduna State government confirmed the incident, saying that, it was still putting together the actual number of pupils and teachers reported to have been kidnapped.

Eye witness accounts say the bandits rode on about 12 motorcycles.

One parent, Halilu, was quoted as saying he saw his son on a motorcycle being whisked away. Another man, Mohammed Birnin Gwari, in agony, said two of his brothers, both teachers, were abducted.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,  Samuel Aruwan, said, “The Kaduna State Government is receiving security reports of kidnapping of some pupils and teachers in a primary school located in Rema, Birnin Gwari local government area.

“According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at an LEA Primary School in the LGA.

“The Kaduna State Government is currently obtaining details on the actual number of pupils and teachers reported to have been kidnapped and will issue a comprehensive statement as soon as possible,” Aruwan

One resident, Malam Usman Mohammed, said, “for now, we don’t know the number of people taken by the kidnappers. They came on motorcycles, about 20 motorcycles, which they used to carry the pupils and their teachers. As we speak, only two teachers have been confirmed to be among the victims, but for the pupils, we can’t say for now.”

Another resident, Mai Saje Rama, who said many of the locals have gathered in the school  said Security Agents have been sent for.

However, vigilante groups, have braved the situation, and are said to be  in hot pursuit of the bandits.

Boko Haram:Terrorists, Soldiers Killed In NSA Mungonu Village

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By Tosin Olatokunbo

Defence Headquarter has disclosed that troops killed dozens of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP fighters along the Lake Chad area, very close to Mungonu where Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, NSA Babagan Mungonu hails from.. The successful operation was conducted by soldiers of Sector 3 Operation Lafiya Dole, in Borno state, according to DHQ, which also said some soldiers lost their lives during the gun duel with the terrorists.

A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said some “elements of Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) counterparts operating along the fringes of the Lake Chad and the Tumbus met their waterloo when they encountered dogged troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Saturday, 13 March, 2021.

He said the troops were on the regular mission of clearing some villages occupied by the  insurgents when the they ran into their convoy along the Kukawa Mungonu road, where they dealt them a serious blow leading to the death of the Islamists.

According to the statement “The combined troops of the Sector which were on clearance patrol along the fringes of the Lake Chad had advanced and cleared Daban Massara and Ali Sherifti villages among other settlements before they harbored for replenishment and retrofitting. However, as they commenced the second phase of their operations and advancing along the Kukawa – Monguno road, about 14 kilometers to their base, they sighted BHTs/ISWAP gun trucks and swiftly commenced pursuit with heavy fire and deft manouver.

“In the course of the hot pursuit which was aided by air cover provided by the Air Task Team of Operation Lafia Dole, several terrorists were neutralized and their gun trucks destroyed. Unfortunately however, 1 officer and 3 gallant soldiers paid the Supreme sacrifices while those wounded in action are currently receiving medical attention at 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital in Maimalari Cantonment.

“Above is on-the-spot account of the encounter between Nigerian troops and the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mugono area and environ. Members of the public are assured that the troops are on top of the situation and working assiduously to end the insurgency and terrorism in country in line with the directives of the Chief of Army Staff”.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has assured Nigerians that the federal government was poised to end insurgency in the country. Attahiru who was recently promoted to his new rank said this during a morale boosting visit to troops in Yobe state last week

“We have come to Yobe State to the sector headquarters to meet you, to get to know you and you get to know us as well. We promised ending this issue of Boko Haram,” he said.

Burna Boy Makes History, Wins Grammy Awards, Beyonce, Most Decorated |The Source

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Akinwale Kasali
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Buma Boy

By Akinwale Kasali

It was a dream come true for Nigerian born Music sensation, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, as he became the first ever Nigerian to win the coveted and prestigious Grammy Awards after several failed attempts.

Burna Boy, won the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category at the 2021 Grammy Awards for ‘Twice As Tall‘, his 2020 project

His album saw off competition from Antibalas’ ‘The Fu Chronicles’, Bebel Gilberto’s ‘Agora’, Anoushka Shankar’s ‘Love Letters’ and Tinariwen’s ‘Amadjar’ to clinch the much-coveted gong at the award ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

This is, also, the second time the ‘Ye’ crooner will be nominated for the Grammy Awards.

He was nominated in the ‘Best World Music Album’ category for his ‘African Giant‘ album last year but lost to Angelique Kidjo, Beninese singer-songwriter.

The feat is yet another evidence of the singer’s heroics in the global music industry since he rode to the limelight in 2012.

Burna Boy had explained last year how his first Grammy loss left him “totally sick” and how the attendant experience informed his choice of ‘Twice As Tall’ as the title for his fifth album.

“Sick. Totally sick. But my musical Mother@angeliquekidjo told me everything I needed to understand about the Grammys. So now, I’m ‘Twice as Tall’ (that’s the name of my next album by the way dropping in July by the grace of the Most High),” he had said.

The development comes  about the same time  Wizkid won his first-ever Grammy for his role in ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ a 2019 song by Beyonce, American singer.

He was featured in Beyonce Knowles hit song ‘Brown Skin Girl’.

This year’s edition of the awards was earlier scheduled for January but was postponed amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

David Adeleke, popularly know as Davido has congratulated his rivals Wizkid and Burna Boy on their Grammy wins saying it’s a victory for Nigeria and the culture.

Davido in a tweet set aside his pride to congratulate both winners from Nigeria.

According to him, whichever way one looks at it, Burna Boy and Wizkid won the Grammy won for the country Nigeria and the culture.

He then congratulated all the Nigerian winners and even though he didn’t mention the names of Wizkid and Burna Boy he indirectly congratulated them because they are part of the winners.

Pop Queen, Beyonce made history at the 63rd Grammy Awards on Sunday night, March 14, as she earned her 28th win, making her the show’s most-decorated female artist.

The American singer picked up four honors, including best R&B performance for “Black Parade,” best music video for “Brown Skin Girl” as well as best rap performance, and best rap song for “Savage,” with Megan Thee Stallion.

She beat Alison Krauss’ previously held record of 27 wins. Beyoncé is now tied with Quincy Jones for the second-most Grammy wins, while conductor Georg Stolti holds the record with 31 Grammys.

While accepting the award for best R&B performance for “Black Parade,” Beyoncé said she was “honored” and “so excited” to get her 28th award.

“Thank you guys. As an artist, I believe it’s my job and all of our jobs to reflect the times,” she said. “I wanted to uplift and encourage all of the Black kings and queens who inspire me and inspire the whole world … I can’t believe this happened, it’s such a magical night.”

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