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UNILAG student set to sing for 120 hours to break world record
UNILAG student set to sing for 120 hours to break world record
A student at the University of Lagos, Rhema Joseph Ahonis, is set to begin his quest to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest singing marathon by an individual.
Ahonis took to his social media earlier in November to announce the attempt.
The 27-year-old student disclosed that he will commence the five-day attempt on Saturday, November 25 at LAMP Studio in UNILAG, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
The attempt is expected to end on November 30.
The 200-level Theatre Arts student, who doubles as a gospel singer, also called on Nigerians to support him.
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Ahonis is seeking to break the world record set by India’s Sunil Waghmare 11 years ago.
Waghmare, who is from Nagpur, sang for 105 hours — from March 3 to 7, 2012.
“The record attempt started at 11.06 am on 3 March, with a variety of popular Indian songs being sung. No song was repeated within a 4 hour period,” the prestigious British reference book wrote.
“The attempt ended on the evening of 7 March after which Mr Waghmare joined in with a sing song with his supporters.”
It remains to be seen if the Nigerian student has officially informed the GWR about his record attempt.
Ahonis also joins the growing list of Nigerians who have attempted to set new world records since the beginning of 2023.
UNILAG student set to sing for 120 hours to break world record
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N5m reward announced for anyone who returns Wizkid’s missing phone
N5m reward announced for anyone who returns Wizkid’s missing phone
A N5 million reward has been announced for anyone who recovers the missing phone of Nigerian singer, Wizkid.
The phone reportedly went missing on Saturday during the singer’s surprise performance at the Nativeland concert held at Sol Beach, Elegushi, Lagos.
In a viral video from the event, DJ Tunez made the announcement from the stage, explaining that Wizkid’s phone had fallen during his performance.
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He also pledged a reward of N5 million to anyone who returns it.
“When my brother Wizkid was performing, he dropped his cell phone. Anybody that finds Wizkid’s cell phone, N5 million.
“It is my boss’s cell phone; if anybody finds it, bring it to me. N5 million,” DJ Tunez said during the announcement.
He later reiterated the call on his X page, writing, “I’m gooooooooooood! Please if you find Machala’s phone hit me up! Thank you!”
The Nativeland concert itself faced controversy after the stage collapsed during a performance by Odumodublvck.
A viral video of the collapse captured the moment the stage equipment fell, causing chaos as concertgoers fled for safety.
N5m reward announced for anyone who returns Wizkid’s missing phone
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Speed Darlington granted bail – Lawyer
Speed Darlington granted bail – Lawyer
Nigerian musician Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo, has been granted bail following nearly a month in police custody.
The update was shared by his counsel, Stanley Alieke, via Instagram, where he confirmed the court’s decision. “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” he wrote, though details surrounding the bail terms were not disclosed.
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Speed Darlington was arrested on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, over allegations of verbally abusing Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy. The arrest sparked conversations online, with fans expressing mixed reactions to the situation.
His legal team, including lawyer Deji Adeyanju, had earlier assured the public that the rapper would either be arraigned within 48 hours or released on bail.
“Our FREP application for Speed Darlington a.k.a has been granted by the court. He is to be arraigned within 48 hours or released. Issues around injustice may take time but justice will always prevail,” he wrote.
Speed Darlington granted bail – Lawyer
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Copyright: Court orders Adele’s song removed from platforms
Copyright: Court orders Adele’s song removed from platforms
A Brazilian court has ordered the removal of Adele’s 2015 song Million Years Ago from radio and streaming platforms worldwide following a copyright lawsuit filed by local composer Toninho Geraes.
The ruling, delivered by Judge Victor Torres, comes after Geraes accused the British singer of copying his 1996 classic Mulheres, originally performed by Brazilian artist Martinho da Vila.
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Geraes claims the track from Adele’s album 25 closely mirrors his 1995 composition, demanding recognition and compensation for the alleged infringement.
In the lawsuit, Geraes is seeking $160,000 in moral damages, lost royalties, and a songwriting credit on Adele’s track.
The court has also imposed a fine of $8,000 per act of non-compliance on the Brazilian subsidiaries of Sony Music and Universal Music Group.
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