Kanye West is under fire today for claiming that he will soon be a bigger than cultural and civil rights
icon than Nelson Mandela.
In an interview with WGCI radio in Chicago, the rapper said that the death of the 95-year-old South African leader will finally allow people to focus more of their attention on West’s own accomplishments.
The rapper was in the studio to promote his new music video Bound 2, then his conversation turned to the day’s biggest news out of South Africa. West was asked who he thought on the world stage today could possibly replace Nelson Mandela in terms of leadership, and his unconventional answer left heads spinning.
“I am the next Nelson Mandela,” West responded. “I’m only 36 years old, and when I look at everything I’ve accomplished, it’s the only comparison that makes any sense. By the I’m 95, I’m going to be a bigger hero than he ever was.
“Nelson Mandela did a lot of good work, don’t get me wrong. But I think I’m on track to do something even bigger. I liberate minds with my music. That’s more important than liberating a few people from apartheid or whatever.
“Not to say Mandela wasn’t for real. I have mad respect. I just think we need to keep things in perspective here. Anyone can be replaced. And I think I’m well on my way towards being the next great black leader. I’m already worshiped around the world. And there’s more to come.”
Looks like we are indeed set for another celebrity filled wedding soon, following Tiwa Balogun nee Savage. As another Mavin, Dr Sid gets ready to take on his beautiful fiancée, Simi Osomo. The introduction (where families from both the couple are officially introduced) takes place tomorrow.
Its obvious D'Prince is really enjoying his new ride. Like every typical Nigerians would say, D’Prince is overly obsessed with his newly acquired Mercedes automobile.
The star shared this photo of himself and Wizkid Frosh gangin’ inside his newly acquired car.
As we can see from the photos that the plastic for the seat cover are yet to come off.
Nollywood actress Rukky Sanda really surprised the audience with her fierce look, when she appeared at the AMVCA 2014 nomination events.
The actress chose to shine in all black, including her makeup.
Another photo below.
Nigerian rapper, Ikechukwu 'Killz' hit the runway at the Pulse.ng/Kinabuti Fashion show.
The Award winning rapper, has become the first ever Nigerian rap star to model on the runway for a fashion brand.
Ikechukwu headlined the just ended Pulse.ng/ Kinabuti Lux Fashion Show in Lagos on Saturday, Nov 30 and he rocked in a Kinabuti winter/autumn collection among other professional models.
Nollywood star actress , Rita Dominic and respected producer, Charles Novia , are right now engaged in a serious Twitter war.
The problem started when Charles Novia , yesterday, released a list of his top five actresses in Nigeria for the year 2013 and on the list, he placed Rita Dominic as number five.
The placement seemed not to go down well with Rita, considering the fact that the actress just won the Best of Nollywood Award as the Best Supporting Actress in English for the movie ‘ Finding Mercy’ , the same film Novia said she did not perform well and had used in rating her, came out firing from all cylinders, putting down the respected producer cum director.
Read Rita's tweet:
“Check that Charles has not drowned himself. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS ENGLISH (BONAwards): Rita Dominic for ‘Finding Mercy’."
Charles Novia took it with the calmness of a gentleman and replied her:
“Dear Rita Dominic: I am still alive and won't die for a looong time. My opinion of your role in Finding Mercy still persists.
Congrats.”
Finally, OJB Jezreel has landed in Nigeria months after undergoing a successful kidney transplant in India.
OJB, who was earlier expected to return on Saturday, 7th December 2013, according to what I just learnt, actually breezed in on Thursday, 5th December 2013.
His return at an earlier date was arranged to make it a surprise for everyone.
Sources say Jezreel is being lodged now in a hotel at an undisclosed, secret location, not far from his Surulere, Lagos residence.
This also was to allow him have enough rest as he recuperates, to avoid him being disturbed by fans who anxiously looked forward to receive him.
The music producer returned with his wife, Mabel Okungbowa, who donated one of her kidneys to save him.
Actor Majid Michel landed in Nigeria for the 2013 AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) nominations ceremony, holding tight to his new found love-a Louis Vuitton traveling bag which sort of represents his initiation into the LV Club…
And considering the fact that Kanye West just asked his fans and others to pull a ‘no patronise on LV’, we are sure he will be pretty upset with Majid Michel if he sees this photo— that is if he even knows who the actor his…
