African nations must move beyond exporting raw materials and instead focus on local manufacturing and value addition to achieve true economic prosperity, as demonstrated by successful industrial projects like the Dangote refinery which transformed Nigeria from a raw material exporter to a net exporter of petroleum products.
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>> All right. Now, how do we wrap up the show?
>> We're going to be wrapping up with the one and only Ice Prince Zamani. One of Africa's biggest hip hop artists and proud Nigerian music icon. Panchak will be in the building.
>> Icy, icy, icy.
>> Mhm. All right.
>> So, there's so much on the show today and that >> it feels like >> we've we've stuffed so much into this that everyone there's something for everyone in the family.
>> But that's what we always do on Fridays, right? We always try to make sure the show is packed, the people enjoy it, and all the presenters are here to give them fun.
>> Indeed. So, no matter what you're into, there's something just for you right here on Wake Up Nigeria. We're taking a quick break. Stay with us. We'll be right back.
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It's 0709 RS GMT. + 1 West African time at the 15th of May 2026. Good morning and welcome to news on wake up Maria.
I'm Mike Meseno. President Batinu is pushing a strong message of African economic independence, regional integration and industrial transformation. Business editor Tulujabi is standing by of course was there at the president's participation at the Africa CEO forum in Kegali. Now the president continued his push to position Nigeria as a leading destination for investment and economic partnerships on the continent. He participated in the 2026 Africa CEO forum in Kgali, Rwanda.
He also said that the African continental free trade area must move beyond rhetoric, insisting Africa can only prosper through deeper collaboration, local manufacturing and strategic investment. Speaking alongside Gabanish President Bryce, the Niger leader called on African nations to stop exporting raw materials without adding value locally. He pointed to the Dang refiner as evidence that African countries can achieve large scale industrial projects with the right policy support. No, a risk taker like a Dangote refinery must be encouraged by the government and power.
What I did support him, gave him free tra support him in the effort to source the crew that is necessary and today he is the exporter net exporter of both the PMS aviation foil and other commodities. Now, no one can take medical out of Nigeria without adding value.
No one.
Gone were the days where you can excavate the dust, all the minerals and go. No. Look around the entire continent, 54 countries.
There's none of us without a particular commodity available in the country or the other.
Why not start?
Now the summit which has drawn African leaders, global investors and top business executives is focused on accelerating industrial growth, regional integration and infrastructure financing.
The APC has announced the postponement of the House of Reps primary election for the 2027 general election to Saturday the 16th of May 2026. According to APC spokesman Felix Moer, the previously announced primary election dates for the Senate, state houses of assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged.
So the primary election for Senate will hold on Monday the 18th of May. State House of Assembly Wednesday the 20th of May, the governorship primary election holds on Thursday the 21st of May and while the presidential primary election will hold on Saturday the 23rd of May 2027.
Now the National Emergency Management Agency has raised the alarm over possible widespread flooding across the country, warning that more than 30 states could experience severe impacts during the 2026 rainy season. The agency asked state governments to immediately activate flood prevention and emergency response measures to minimize anticipated damage to lives and property. Director general of Nema Zuba Umar was on an official engagement with the governor of Adamo state Amadu on disaster preparedness >> and what we're doing is providing advisories right now. Example, we just spoke on the issue of um monthly sanitation where we're saying we can actually up it so that we can clear drainages and dilt um dams and places that need diling. So we've already started that. We're also communicating in the various languages of Adam state so that everybody is prepared. As we always say disaster is everybody's business and we're all key role players in it. But above all this partnership, >> now to foreign stories. The White House has announced that Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jingping have agreed to keep the street of Homus open as the Middle East war continues. Several vessels, including Chinese own, have passed through the strait under Iran's management protocols. President Trump mentioned that China's president offered to help open the strait as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved. Trump also suggested China's dependence on Iranian oil gave Beijing an interest in keeping the straits open.
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It's wake up Nigeria. And we are with the electrifying, the beautiful, the one and only Chef Praise.
How you doing?
>> I'm fine.
>> I can tell that you're fine. You look fine. I love the the glasses as well.
>> It's it's giving what it's supposed to give.
>> Thank you.
>> Welcome back to the show. We're super happy to have you here.
>> You I'm always excited whenever you're here because I know you always make something special.
>> You you're like unique, >> you know? You know what I'm saying?
You're always unique. All right. What are we doing this morning? Please tell us. Oh, having something sweet today.
Are you a sweet tooth?
>> Am I a sweet tooth? I have a sweet tooth, >> if you know what I mean. I'm just saying.
>> I don't. All right.
>> All right. Yes. But I am a sweet tooth, actually.
>> So, so what are we doing this morning?
>> So, we're doing lotus biscoff French toast.
>> Okay.
>> And coconut and coconut iced coffee.
>> This is Oh, no. This is not This isn't local. This isn't local. This is special. This is the proper breakfast.
This is where we meant to take the money. Some actually take and all those things in air. No, people actually do.
>> We're not doing that. All right. All right. So, just one more time, I want you to say it again. What are we doing this morning?
>> Lotus biscoff.
>> French biscoff. French toast. Okay.
>> Paired with coconut iced coffee.
>> Ooh. What is French toast for those that don't know?
>> Oh, toast. It's toast bread.
>> All right.
>> But it's just a different technique.
>> All right. Cool.
>> We'll find out today. Okay. Yes. For those of you that have always wondered what French toast is and how French toast is done or made, we're going to show you guys. All right. It's all about the technique.
>> And we have Chef Praise to show us how to do it her way. Okay. Now, what about the ingredients that we have here? Talk to me. I know that is egg. That is all that I know.
>> Oh, yeah. Okay. That's egg.
>> This is coconut flakes. This is coconut cream.
>> This is um >> This is coconut what?
>> Cream. Cream.
>> Fresh coconut cream.
>> All right.
>> This is >> And what is this here? Is is >> cream. It's frozen.
>> Yes. This is um biscuits.
>> Biscuits.
>> Yes. This is butter.
>> All right.
>> This is um coconuts as well. This is sugar, caramel. We have our coffee. And we have our milk.
>> Oh, lovely. What kind of milk is this?
>> This is normal evaporated milk.
>> Oh, nice. Okay, let's talk about this.
The coconut flakes. Yes. How do you make this? How do you make a coconut flakes?
>> Oh, so I made this myself anyways.
>> Yeah. I mean, I'm talking about the steps. The steps to make coconut flakes.
>> Okay. Your coconut. You peel off the back, >> the black part.
>> You grate uh sprinkle with sugar and you air fry.
As simple as that.
>> That's it.
>> That's it.
>> That's simple. All right. I'm going to make some coconut flakes and then I'll put it on. I'll I'll show it on social media. So you guys can always use the hashtag wake up Nigeria on CBC to share your thoughts as well. And let's see how you make your own coconut flakes. All right. Cool. But that's awesome. So what's the first step? What's the first thing we're doing right now?
>> First step is to make our liquid to marinate for our >> Let's show it. Let's show it. Let's show it. All right. Let's just show it. I I I really want to show today. I don't want to talk too much.
>> I just want us to show I just want us to show things. Okay.
>> All right.
All right.
>> Can you like to help us break our eggs?
>> I I I don't want to break my eggs, but then I will break the eggs here.
>> You know what I'm saying? It's all right.
>> All right. Cool. Ooh. Okay. Ah, nice.
So, we're going to be using three whole eggs and two yolks.
>> What?
>> Three eggs >> and two yolk. So, you take the yolks out then.
>> Yes, take the yolks.
>> All right. Cool. Cool. Cool. I love it.
But why though? Why using three whole eggs and two yolks? Why not three whole eggs and three yolks?
>> So, if you are a fitness person, you understand that >> yolks of eggs are me fat.
>> Oh, >> and then we need the extra fat for our French toast.
>> All right. Cool. Makes makes a lot of sense. Makes a lot of sense.
>> All right.
Okay. I'm going to help you, by the way, just in case you need anything, just let me know. I'm here to assist. Okay. I'll try and make this as special as possible.
>> Woohoo.
Do you want me to put this on for you?
>> No, not yet.
>> All right. Cool. All right. French toast. We're doing some French toast.
You know, it's crazy that I can toast you in French.
>> Do that, please.
Okay, while she's working on this, we're going to um enjoy some music on the other side. Titi is there with the band.
Tit, how's it going?
>> I really, really am looking forward to this particular one. The African folk band advocates for the preservation and celebration of African culture, indigenous music challenging the belief among some African musicians that success means abandoning traditional sounds. Now, the band just rejects that idea of labeling indigenous music as local. They emphasize that African music is rich in rhythm, language, vocals, and deep cultural nostalgia. It's great to have you here with us. Can I hear Can I hear something? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
So, that African folksy sound is extra special. Talk to me about this uh the song you're performing right now. this medley. Is this something you do all the time? Who wants to speak?
>> Yeah.
>> Is you? All right. You're going to have to stand up so they can see you. All right. What's your name? Talk to me.
>> Excuse me.
>> Go ahead. Talk to me.
>> My name is Akima.
>> Okay.
>> The African folk band.
>> Fantastic.
>> Yeah. So, um this medley is we've done it quite a number of times.
>> Okay.
>> And this is about um African folk songs, >> you know, talking about it has like theology.
>> Interesting. you know that kind of thing. So this is what I've been doing for a very long time and we love doing African music.
>> All right. I love the outfits as well.
Is this how you dress uh for every performance?
>> All the time.
>> All right. So we have different types of instruments here. Can you name the instruments we have here? What do we have here right beside you?
>> This is the Yu.
>> The Yu.
>> Also called the dunu.
>> Dundu. Okay.
>> The alto sax.
>> Alto saxs.
>> The omen.
>> Okay.
>> We have the wood block.
>> Shakare. And who's he in front?
>> Omen. Okay. All right.
>> And then she does something special. She chants.
>> She chants.
>> All right. So, I'm looking forward to seeing everything and hearing everything. I'm going to step out of the way right now. The African Folk Band is about to perform a special medley. Take it away.
Go.
Let's go.
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Yanto was born on 17th October 1814 Bias present day Ghana. The daughter of Quakua Pulma and Atapole. Her brother Afran Panin became the chief of Edu a nearby community. After a childhood without incident, she cultivated crops on the land around Bancra. She entered a polygamous marriage with a man from Kumasi with whom she had a daughter. She was appointed by her brother Nana Aquasia Afranil Pes ruler of a dues.
When her brother died in 1894, Yantua used her right as queen mother to nominate her own grandson as a jiu-h when the British exiled her grandson to the seats in 1896 along with the king of Ashante Prempewan and other members of the Ashhata government. Yashanti became the regent of the Jizu Jaben district in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modernday Ghana. After the exile of Prena, the British governor general of the Welcome back. Now, we have with us the one and only Dulo Fari Harris. Now, he's also known as Kooie the Fish. He's a Nigerian-American comedian, actor, and writer best known for his viral comedy content and animal voiceovers. He's also known online as I am Dulo. And if you know that particular tagline, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.
Co-writer of the web series African Time, which has gained over 20 million views. And he's appeared in productions uh like Tales from the Big Apple and Aliman Gi. It's great to have you here with us.
>> Thank you for having me. Good morning.
Good morning, Nigeria. Wake up, Nigeria.
>> In fact, you know, so I don't think uh well, for people that know your voiceovers, looking at you being so chill, it's just like, okay, really is this the guy that puts all that life and creativity into all those animals?
>> Oh, it's me. Trust me, it's me. Even though I'm chilling right now, when it's time to >> do what you got to do, you got to step up to the plate. You need to talk to us about how this journey started >> because >> a lot of people were creating content >> but not this type of content >> making an animal speak different languages or English mostly >> where did that idea come from?
>> I mean me personally I'm a guy who I used to watch um like American Funniest Home Videos.
>> Okay.
>> And if you're famili I mean I don't I think no matter where you're at in the world we get those um we get that those um programs.
>> So something that inspired me when I was younger I used to watch and love it.
love when people just, you know, show videos of their animals and I'm like, let's put some character in these people. Let's put some voiceovers on on each and one of these videos that I enjoy and I think I mean the world actually like relates and they like them.
>> So, when it comes to internationally speaking, cutting across different >> uh cultures, languages, >> did you ever have any fears about how uh some things would be interpreted? Now, like for instance, in some countries, cows are sacred. Right. Right. So, have you ever had any doubts or worries about voicing on sacred animals?
>> Absolutely not.
>> Really? No. You just go for it.
>> I just go for it. Personally, like I mean I have good intention when I when I create things. I don't intend on hurting or harming anyone's either religion or personal belief. So, my intention is to make people laugh.
>> Um so, like I have no no what what do you call it? Insecurities or doubts and or fears when I you know put my energy into creating things.
>> Yeah.
You're a comedian.
>> Of course.
>> But the thing is a comedian online and a comedian on stage are two completely different things.
>> Absolutely.
>> Have you tried both both sides of it?
>> Oh, well absolutely. And trust me, I've learned um that uh they are two different um crafts and you better prepare yourself differently for each one of those crafts. So, oh, I've been an individual who or comedian who went on stage and didn't do well.
>> Okay.
>> Okay. And um those I mean any true comedian would definitely have those type of stories where they went on stage and didn't do well. And what you do is you go back and you reflect on >> uh how you prepared yourself and you know that the stage and creating content online >> two different animals.
>> So I was going to say something. So um you are African but you you moved out of Nigeria >> at a very young age.
>> Yes.
>> But then you still kept the Nigerian accent in your videos.
>> How were you able to balance it out? Did you have family members around or how were you able to do that?
>> Absolutely I have family members around.
I mean, if you're Nigerian >> or you were raised by Nigerian parents, >> I mean, essentially me the voice of reason in my head is an African voice.
>> Okay.
>> So, like when there's something that I'm thinking about either if it's a decision I'm trying to make cuz usually I hear the father but I mean the voice of my dad. Okay.
>> You know, so when it came to creating um like it was like a natural thing when it came to voice like just having that African accent has been like derivative to my personality. So I can't shake it.
So, this wasn't in an effort to maybe cut out the culture shock >> or the loneliness because cuz I I I went abroad as a child as well and I know what it was like trying to shift my mindset to be able to feel like I belonged, you know. Was this sort of you in survival mode when you started doing these voiceovers?
>> I mean, that's a good question. I don't think so because I mean >> where I was raised and I'm in a DMV, okay, >> in Maryland that's where I was like pretty much raised a lot of Nigerians, Africans.
So it's like you know you have that rapport with certain people and whatnot.
So it gives you a comfortability to be yourself. So no I mean personally I was never ashamed to be African never. So as soon as we had that opportunity to express ourselves, oh myself and a lot of other Nigerians that we hop right on in let's please let's show the world what we are and who we're about.
>> Did the numbers shock you though? The number of people watching and connecting with you >> 100,000%. Cuz we were just doing it you know or myself. I did it to express myself, you know, and um the number of number of people like who gravitated towards even the non-Africans um >> is absolutely shocking. Even being here right now, it's like definitely >> really >> like, you know, Yeah. Absolutely. You know, it's like a full circle type of moment.
>> So, now we have some clips from this amazing movie, The Fisherman. And we're going to talk about this. Now, you've been doing animal voiceovers for years, and suddenly you get a script >> that makes you a fish. Not just any fish, a Nigerian fish. First of all, what was your first reaction when you got the the script?
>> When I first read the script, I was like, >> I don't know if I can say this on Nigerian TV, but what were they smoking when they came up with this?
>> Okay. Like, what type of drugs were we on when we came up with this concept cuz it's like out of the water literally. Um so, um that was my first concept, my first reaction. And the secondly, I was after reading I was like, "Oh, this is befitting to me. Did the person write this knowing that I was available and or willing to do this?" So, I mean, it's something that I magnetiz instantly.
>> But you need to talk to us about Kie.
Who is Kubby?
>> Okay, Kooby, um, if you were wondering, Kooie is a a talking fish that a how do I put it? That u a fisherman who was on the brinks of retirement ran into. Okay.
>> Right. Um, he gets this talking fish and this talking fish evidently has a message for him, >> right? Has a message. So, like >> as he as their the fisherman is on the brink of retirement and the and >> how do I put it? the fish. Koopy the fish >> essentially >> stops him from retiring.
>> Not necessarily stops him, but he kind of guides him had a he he lured him into he lured him into not retiring. Lured him into going to taking a trip to Ara in order to try to like gain a um how do I put it to get a loan to buy a boat so he could be his own fisherman, his own boss. Long story short, the fish was extremely bougie and >> was on his own guide. He's like a guide.
He's like a like kind of like a spirit guy like that like that little uh whisper on your shoulder kind of.
>> Absolutely. But >> so I know you don't want to give it away. I don't because the movie comes out today.
>> Oh, you don't want to give it away?
>> I do not want to give it away to myself.
>> All right. But then a bougie fish.
>> Yes.
>> So why a bougie fish? Was that your choice or was that already in the script?
>> Um it wasn't a bougie. I mean it wasn't my choice. It was in the script um by the writer um Zoe. But >> the choice it was because >> the people the fisherman is extremely original, extremely um traditional, >> right? So it was a pretty much like opposite of who the fisherman is and it made for good like dialogue and good communic good context between both of them.
>> So there is that Ghana Nigeria >> uh divide but you know we're family you know we are family we're west Africans >> but then how were you able to balance that? you encouraged him, well Kubby encouraged him to go to Ara, >> but it's a Nigerian fish.
>> So, I'm trying to figure out where that comes to play here with with with your performance.
>> I mean, essentially, when you watch the film, you understand that there are certain things there's certain nuances and certain like uh um certain moments that >> the message had to be coming from a non- Ganian, >> if that makes sense. And it made it made the dialogue hit harder. It made like it make more sense even though like you said we are brothers and sisters and whatnot but it just the dialogue hit differently from a non- Ganian in this film. So when you watch the movie trust and believe me you will understand where I'm coming from. I don't want to give it away too much.
>> I know. I figured I figure Okay. So so let's let's stop on the fisherman for a bit but let's come back to you as cuz comedy has really evolved. Now a lot of comedians choose to pick on and I use the term pick on >> uh other personalities >> right >> uh prominent figures >> politicians >> absolutely >> and the like >> right uh and they get a lot of views they get the click the clicks are coming >> but then you chose >> animals and you brought you sort of stuck with that along the way I know you've done a few other things but you sort of stuck with that um was that to be safe or was it a safer route for you, you know, than touching on, you know, actually dig. So, we know that Trevor Noah, for instance, goes after Donald Trump almost every opportunity he gets and they get the views. Maybe Dulo Harris would have been a bit bigger if he tried that. Have you ever thought about this?
>> I've definitely thought about getting into like, you know, polit political um satire satire and whatnot, but for me, my whole thing is to express myself in a way where everyone can enjoy >> children, kids, um older people and whatnot. Like this like for example this movie is a familyfriendly movie.
>> This is like so my journey in uh my journey in creation >> has led me to like this project that led me here because all of what I put out is not um it's not I'm not a political guy.
I don't want to get into that and if I do I can serious conversation but when it comes to entertainment I want to entertain the people and I want to take them away from the thoughts of what's going on um politically what's going on things that kind of burden people on a daily basis.
I want you to be able to come to my products or my programs and >> get away from that.
>> You know what I mean? There's enough of that in the world. That's how I feel.
But I have to ask if you spend a lot of time around animals though because >> for some reason you've given these animals personalities that only could have come from really maybe even living on a farm or living around.
>> Talk to me about that.
>> Um have I lived on a farm? No. But when I was here in Nigeria, we had goats, sheep, everything on our yard. And I mean it's the same house that my parents still own right now. So yeah, we had all types of u animals. My dad owns a farm in Ibadon. So, um, I mean, even like you, the fact that you just asked me that kind of brought me back. Yeah. My dad owned a farm.
>> He did?
>> 100%.
>> So, connecting maybe you you had a lot of time. You spent a lot of time with these animals.
>> Absolutely. Absolutely. Absolutely.
>> Honestly, what you're doing is amazing.
And we cannot wait to see the movie The Fisherman where you don't look like this fine boy. You are a fish.
>> I appreciate you. I trust and believe. A red snapper to be exact. A red snapper.
A red snapp snapping red snapper. You feel me? So Mhm. Mhm.
>> A very bougie red snapper will be coming onto your screens from today.
>> From today.
>> Wow. Powerful. Powerful. Congratulations on the movie.
>> Thank you so much. I appreciate.
>> And your journey is a really inspiring one. And we will be looking out for new clips. I know you're still producing, right?
>> Yeah, we're still producing. Yeah, 100%.
>> All right, then. That's it. Dulo Harris, everybody. Uh, yeah. That voice over that you hear behind that goat that you like to watch online. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
That's him. We are going to be taking a quick break right now, but wake up Nigeria continues after this.
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>> Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, January 15th, 1929.
The son of a Baptist minister, he received a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize the first major protest of the African-American civil rights movement, the successful Mongary boss boycott. King participated in and led marches for the right to vote, desegregation, labor rights, and other civil rights. He advocated civil disobedience and nonviolent opposition against segregation in the south.
Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, the peaceful protest he led throughout the American South were often met with violence. Nonetheless, Dr. King and his supporters were persistent and the movement gained momentum. Dr. King was a powerful orator. He appealed to Christian and American ideals and won growing support from the federal government and Northern White. In 1963, Bad Rustin and A. Phillip Randolph led the massive march on Washington for jobs and freedom. The event's grand finale was King's famous I have a dream speech.
250,000 people gathered outside the Lincoln Memorial to hear the staring speech. In 1964, the civil rights movement achieved two of its greatest successes. the ratification of the 24th amendment which abolished the pole tax and the civil rights act of 1964 which prohibited racial discrimination in employment and education and outlawed racial segregation in public facilities.
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Hey my people.
Welcome back and thank you for staying with us. It's uh our movies. Yeah, we're looking at movies. It's Friday. Tit's here. Edgar is here.
>> When I see both of them and if there's no dress up day, these guys are not they don't they don't they not complete to somebody's like look Edgar comes more that guy's alive like very alive. But when it's dress up day, so Edgar missed Walker's day, right?
>> Yes, indeed.
>> And so a lot of people were like, "What would Edgar have?"
>> So that was that was the that was the that was the hashtag. What would Edgar have won on Walker's day?
>> To be honest, I always know like the morning that I really do not know, >> but think about it. What would optimally what would you have won?
>> I don't know.
>> No, you know, we had >> a lawyer or something, I guess. I want a wig and >> a wig and gown.
>> He probably would.
>> And he would have killed.
>> He probably would. All right. So, it's um still AMVCA season. So, we're going to take a look at the movies that were nominated in the best movie category. Of course, the movie that won that was My Father's Shadow. Quite controversial. A number of people have spoken about it.
They didn't like it.
>> We will talk about that. But there were other movies that were that were nominated. They heard >> they heard one I mean for best actress, best supporting actress I think and then but the major order talking there was also to kill a monkey. I think for the first time in a very long time Ada was considered. There's been that open secret that she has not her movies and her >> cast have not been considered for projects, right? So she was considered here. Then there was uh two uh there was um three cold dishes >> that was associ but the major talking point was Ginger also. Ginger was nominated nine times >> and didn't win anything.
>> Wow. But this is the movie that won the best, right? Let's take a look at this trailer. And we we're still talking best movie category, right?
>> Yeah. So, um, it had themes of masculinity. It had so much about this.
>> I didn't believe we were going to come.
>> But I knew >> Polo.
>> Look at you. I have missed you growing up.
is the longest bridge in the whole of Africa.
>> This country is going to change more crazy.
>> The problem with this country is discipline. This is why we need doing it.
You better take this young war. The streets are already hot. Fellow Nigerians, it is in the supreme interest of law and order that the presidential election beed.
>> Everything is sacrificed.
>> You just have to pray you don't sacrifice the wrong thing.
>> Wow. so cinematically rich. The soundtrack even it reminded me of um The Pursuit of Happiness.
>> That Will Smith movie with him and his son.
>> That's what this reminds me of because he it's a it's a vulnerable story between a father and a son. Like that doesn't happen in Mollywood.
>> It's the first time. I I think what is also very interesting here is the the fe the stories featured or centered around you know the Nigeria election that happened in the the Nigerian crisis that happened in 1993 and it's crazy because I tell people that you do not want to experience war you do not want to experience you know >> a space where different parties are fighting and then people conflict you do not want to experience it because it's you don't even know who is who is who anymore you don't know what is happening you don't know where people are and it's quite interesting here I I really want to give kudos and the flowers to those young boys that played um the sons. I think it's brilliant. They were great actors. We don't really have a lot of young actors these days who played great, you know, um kids in in movies.
So many times you see them in movies, they're like, "Don't look at the camera.
Look at it. Don't stop smiling. Stop smiling."
>> Or they're doing something behind their ear. Funny, you know, this was deep with the emergence of social media. And I mean, kids have phones at younger ages now. So, they understand the camera a bit more than kids of our eras. Then the camera was like, but these days they I mean they're on TikTok. They have their own cams. They know how to do their dances. So they know how to focus now.
>> They understand camera focus. And so you have better kid actors.
>> Something you said, Mike. You said that the audience didn't really respond to it positively.
>> Oh, yes.
>> I I think that has to do with us not really connecting with men being vulnerable or men showing emotion. No, no, no. I think that's what I think.
>> So, I actually think the major reason was when the movie got released, >> it was in cinemas for a bit >> and then it was never on other platforms for people to really see it. So, most people complaining on social media at the time that oh, how come it's the one that most people haven't seen it >> but the people the people that saw it >> Yeah.
>> the people that saw it.
>> Yeah.
>> Right. They also complain and I I love I love what he said this morning and last night this morning I was listening to a podcast Trevon and Steve Bartlett and he said something that guys can a guy just go and tell his fellow guy like Edgar you hurt me man >> I didn't like what happened.
>> Yeah.
>> No say me I will insult him.
>> So you he was talking about he was talking about vulnerability which is what is mentioning. M see look I know this age is woke and all of that but dude >> I grew up where if you cry they will hit you >> so you so vulner No you stop crying crying >> you stop crying cry you stop vulnerability is something that >> as men I look I was told at some different point in time that look crying does actually release feel good hormones there was a time when I was going through I was like my cry now crying to you wasn't crying >> I wanted to cry to see how I can feel better coming.
>> All right. Now, the next movie on our list here is The Herd.
>> Now, this particular one got so many nominations and >> so they forced me to see this movie.
>> They forced you?
>> Yes. But the issue has But let's see.
Let's see. Let's see. Let's see the the trailer first. Let's see the trailer.
>> Don't go there. Okay.
>> You're calling again.
>> Hello.
>> Do you have the money? Hey. Hey.
Mommy, >> if you don't get the full money by the end of today, this is the last time you talk to your husband.
>> Hey. Hey, I don't want you worrying about me.
>> Do you think this is the shik's operation?
>> He never comes this far, sir.
He was going to be kidnapped.
Not just from Okay. Them. No. No.
>> Oh gosh. Mike. Really?
>> One person took me there. I The issue I had was that it was too It was too reminiscent of what is happening now. Okay.
>> So, I didn't enjoy it >> because it was too on the nose. It was too >> But I think that was the idea.
>> Yes. And that's why I didn't enjoy it because it was just too >> what >> guy this is with all that's happening >> and everything. So, >> I was like, yo yo yo. You know, >> it goes to I mean, doesn't they were excellent for me to feel that way?
>> That shows you how good the actors were.
Yeah.
>> Shout out shout outs to shout outs to Genoviva. Shout out to Daniel debut as a director.
>> As a director. Yeah. And then of course to um Linda >> um for the first time she picked up the supporting for this one.
>> Um and >> very good actress. I mean I mean >> I want to say that for the past one year I think Nigeria we've just done a lot of great movies really. um we've just stepped it up one way or the other and this is one great film. Um the reason why I'm saying that as well is because for a while now we've gotten comedies, romantic dramas and all the rest but this is something that is talking about serious issues talking about things that are happening right now and you're able to tell the story in this manner. I think it was just beautiful just like the previous movie we saw as well talking about things that are happening in our society as well so that people can relate and not just watch movies that would entertain them. This is well done.
>> So I I feel like it's a national conversation. They they put it right there in your face. You can't hide from it anymore. It's right there in this particular movie. So, you better start dealing with it. That's basically what this movie >> sort of told me.
>> Me, I just felt like it is too much in her face that baba, we don't need a story. We see it so much like >> but hey, let's talk about um funk a behind the >> scenes. She didn't as a I think there was no project that she was um part of that picked an it was quite rare because I mean she is the serial >> winner when it comes to the and so I found like she should have won something and all that and this is different from what fa kind would normally offer.
>> She would bring a comedy feel good and all of that. I really love tribe called Judah. I personally love that movie you know but this time it was a deeper story. It was more relatable. uh and this is the one that didn't pick >> an award >> an award so yeah so should we go back to maybe see I don't care make because even in Hollywood you have to understand that see the award winners most of the times are different from the box office winners >> okay so she was the box office winner she's the one that got the two billion >> and that movie and then she didn't win theward she didn't get the award so it's now so what do you really want >> it's in it's it's now parallel with Hollywood >> the box office winners no be them they picked the award.
>> Yes. But I've always said it. I I I I and I I I know is always going to say, "Oh, this is always good with the numbers. When someone wins has 2 billion, 4 million, 10 million on YouTube." But I I don't always think that that is how it translates to a great film. Now, by the way, I'm not saying this is not a great numbers don't lie.
>> No, no, no, no. Sometimes, sometimes it's great marketing. It's not really about the film, but I'm saying that she had a great movie.
>> Um I don't know why she did not win.
People on social media are probably saying that she has outgrown the EMVCAS.
I don't know how true that is, >> but I mean she is a winner because I love the movie. I think it's one of her best I mentioned it last time. It's one of the best movies ever.
>> Yeah, but the thing is it now does feel like >> um before now it did begin to feel like the MVCA was just a popularity contest.
I'm sorry I have to say it because it is the viewers choice awards, you know. It doesn't feel like there's no academy behind it or anything like that. So, um I'm just saying this was the first time I was like, "Okay, Fuk didn't get it."
Meaning, it's not just about the fans and the voting. There was a lot of thought put into picking those top movies and of course eventually picking the winner.
>> All right, we'll take a time out now.
That's it. When we get back top of the hourainment >> entertainment, now on TV channel 164 entertainment.
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Thank you. Thank you for staying with us. We have 45 minutes to go. Let's go.
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All right, >> so hopefully they've settled in. Have they settled in? I'm sure they have.
Hopefully they have. Okay, they have.
All right, so uh we've already had some unforgettable moments on the show today.
There is still more, guys. There is still more. Chef Praise >> has been doing justice to that meal in the kitchen.
Ah, yes.
Pranks toast.
>> You don't talk to her. You talk to me.
>> What does that mean?
>> And then I talk to her and then she talks to me and I talk to you.
>> All right.
>> And fashion. What do we have in fashion?
>> Fashion will be coming up very soon.
Equit Chima, also known as Merit May, founder of Merit May Beads, a fashion brand specializing in handcrafted beaded bags. I can't wait to do over these bags. very very soon.
>> All right. And how do we wrap up this show? Tell me, how do we wrap up this show?
>> The one and only Ice Prince Zamali as one of Africa's biggest hip hop artist and a proud Nigerian music icon is already in the building. He has a brand new album and his tracks are already topping the charts. I can't wait for that conversation.
Then of course, Edgar.
>> Yes, of course. We'll be signing out with our musical band, the African folk band.
>> You guys already heard them at some point, but you're going to hear them again. All right. It's going to be super super fire. We cannot wait for that one as well.
>> Yes, indeed.
>> So, Edgar, >> yes.
>> There is something special >> that we have prepared. Oh, >> that's going to blow some people's minds. Okay.
>> You know, now, should we keep it a secret? Yeah, let's keep it a secret.
Let's keep it a secret.
It's a secret.
>> All right. It's a secret. It's a secret.
>> It's a secret.
>> I'm not telling you, but that should give you an idea.
>> You don't know how to You don't know how to cheat.
>> I'm not cheating. I'm not cheating.
>> All right. At this point, we'll go on a short break when the show continues, guys. We have a lot in store with Wake Up Nigeria. So, wake up. Let's go.
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color go color go color go color go color go color go color go color go color go color go color go color go Welcome back. And on Fridays, you know, we have fashion. Now, if you know me very well, you know, one of the things that if I go into a store, I'm probably going to come out with is a handbag. I am a big fan of handbags. So when I heard that Equa Merit Chile was going to be here, I was really excited. Merit May, founder of Merit May Beads is a fashion brand specializing in handcrafted beaded bags. Now, she's also working as an ecommerce customer uh support rep and she's been managing balancing both sides of the divide here.
She's built a brand even though she's been working herself. She has creativity, consistency, consistency, and dedication behind her when it comes to being curious about beaded bags. This is the conversation you want to listen to. It's great to have you here with us.
>> Thank you. Thank you for having me here.
>> Okay. So, you are extremely unassuming.
She was just sitting there in the studio and then but she has so much skill and we are going to be focusing on some of the pieces she has brought to show us today. Merritt May. Look at these beauties.
>> All right. So, tell me the names of these pieces. Let's start with this little lady in front here. What's her name?
>> So, I named that one of A.
>> One more time.
>> Obiri A. Like Came to eat wealth.
>> Came to eat wealth. That's what you named this little lady here. Okay. So, you beaded this by hand.
>> Yes, I did.
>> Um, was there a special school or academy where I could learn something like this? Um maybe sometimes some people have an academy but majorly YouTube. You get to see lessons on YouTube. Yeah.
>> Is this where you learned this YouTube?
>> Yeah, I did YouTube. Then I did one month physical training with a lady around my house.
>> Really? So but you started this quite a while ago. This looks like a lot of years of hard work.
>> Yeah. Since 2023 November. Yeah.
>> All right. So this is about 3 years old now. But it feels like you've been doing this for over a decade because these are intricate pieces. Now I'm going to talk to you about this green one.
>> What's this one?
>> That is Aurora Spiky.
>> Aurora spiky.
>> Yeah.
>> It is so lovely. So what do I have here?
I have not just beads, but I have Are these sequins?
>> Yes, they are >> sequins. But now I'm wondering how to open the Okay, there's a zipper here.
There's a zipper here. So there is something I'm I always wonder about. Um, when I pick a handbag, yes, it's fine.
But can my cell phone get in there?
>> Yeah, your cell phone can get >> Are you sure my phone can? My phone can enter.
>> It can, but my phone can.
>> Your phone can.
>> So, it's actually important. So, what are the things you consider before putting together a a beautiful bag?
>> Okay. Sometimes >> what people like, what they see and the event >> for the bag. Yeah.
>> Okay. So for this you can use it for your weddings, you can use it for normal outfits and car outfits and all of that.
>> Yeah.
>> So now if for instance you have a wedding maybe you have a particular ass showcase they picked for you. So this is the kind of thing you do. You you take the general look and then the color >> the color >> and then you create a design specially.
>> So these are all bespoke designs.
There's no two uh that are alike. Am I right? M >> what >> I can definitely get this design again.
>> Okay.
>> It will take a lot of time to sit down look at it if I don't have any other one. So most times I do tell my clients that you cannot recreate two design exactly the same way.
>> Okay. So now let's look at this one.
>> These are pearls. Now yes this I can put my phone and power bank inside. I like it. I like it. I like it. My power bank and my phone can fit in this. And it's light but it looks absolutely beautiful.
I'm I'm just sometimes worry about beads uh because everybody has had that experience where if one bead comes loose ha everything's gone. So what do you do to make sure that doesn't happen?
>> So my bags are very sturdy.
>> Okay.
>> Like there's a way you make it and you can't tear it without a scissors or a razor >> for my bags. Yeah. My designs you can't cut it with your bare hands. You need to have like a scissors or a razor to be able to tear it >> apart. Now, these are all lined with a particular fabric. What fabric is this?
>> So, I use bridal satin.
>> Bridal satin.
>> Yeah.
>> Beautiful. It feels so regal and so beautiful. I'm loving it. I'm loving it.
Uh, now this red one.
>> Talk to me about this young lady here.
What's her name?
>> That one I call her Ola.
>> Ola.
>> Yeah. Bagola.
>> Vagola. Okay. So, talk to me. How long did this take to put together this particular one?
>> Okay, so if I'm not doing my e-commerce jobs, >> I can take 3 days or 2 days to craft a bag. But when I have my job at land scheduled for that week, I can take like one week to make a bag.
>> Okay, so about a week. So if I want to commission you to make something special, maybe I have bridesmaids or you know a should I be girls, I can just say, "Ah, everybody must carry the same bag." You know that kind of Oh, but this is darling. This is so sweet. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I like it. I'm trying not to shed tears. Yeah. Oh, it's absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for showing us these pieces. I'm going to wrap it up with this pink one here.
>> This beauty.
>> This is weighty >> and spiky.
>> Goodness me. What type of bead is this?
>> Okay, so >> what type of bead is it?
>> I call it the spiky beads.
>> Okay, I got it right.
>> Before you get to the market, just ask them for spiky beads. You get it. So it also feels like a weapon.
>> Yes, >> a weapon. Not a weapon of mass destruction, but nobody can mess with you with a bag like this. Nobody could steal it either because before they lift it, >> they'll be chop.
>> All right. So, um, now you also line this with bridal satin as well. I can see that I can fit my cell phone in there. Maybe not my power bank cuz my power bank is like a past.
>> Yeah. But how long did this take to put together? Okay. So, I made this in one week.
>> One week. Beautiful. This is absolutely lovely. Merritt May, I think you are extremely creative and you are going to represent Nigeria one day on the international scene with these amazing creations. Thank you so much for coming to show these to us today.
>> Thank you.
>> Yes. So, um she brought one, two, three, four, four bags with her today. No, she didn't. She brought five. But the red one is mine, guys. Carry your eyes.
>> But Mary May, thank you so much for being here. Hopefully, we've inspired you for your next the next addition to your collection in your bag wardrobe, ladies. You know what I'm saying? And for the men who are wondering what next to buy for a loved one, maybe something specially crafted like this could be it.
We're taking a quick break right now, but there is still more on Wake Up Nigeria.
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Now, this is a great one because it's an adaptation of a favorite play that I love by Wally Shinka. What are we having this beautiful morning?
>> This morning we have a an excerpt from the Trials of Brother Gerro Opera by Wally Shinka.
>> Yes. The Vesta Orchestra is here to give you a short presentation of what we have tomorrow at the >> National Arts Theater.
>> Love it. How How did you get that to happen? How do you guys get that to happen?
>> Well, we've been working on this with Dr. Shaj, the composer. We spoke years ago and I met Dr. I met Professor. Yes.
>> In 2022 got his permission to do this.
>> All right. All right. So, I'll be I'll be at that side just enjoying it. He's here by the way. I'm just saying.
>> All right. Let's enjoy music, guys.
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All right. All right. Welcome back.
Welcome back to Wake Up Nigeria. We're in the kitchen. Great. Great performance by the orchestra there. I loved it. Did you love the the performance?
>> Oh, yes, I did.
>> All right.
>> Amazing. It was suiting as well.
>> Love it. Love it. Love it. Love it. I was here performing my own part of theater. You know, Brother Gerro. Okay.
So, what are we doing? What are we do?
What have we done so far? What is left?
>> Oh, we're plating already. You can see how beautiful it's looking.
>> Ah, let's just take a look. Tell us what you've done so far. And how did you make the bread turn out this way?
>> Okay. After toasting, I caramelized the bread with sugar.
>> All right.
>> For that glaze look.
>> All right.
>> Yes. then plated.
>> Oh, nice, nice, nice. Uh um um so I I noticed at some point you had different mixture. You had things in the bowl with eggs and all the rest. Just talk us through that what you used and how you made it look this way.
>> Well, that was the marinade for the toast.
>> Okay.
>> We had milk, egg, butter, a dash of cinnamon, a dash of vanilla, lotus biscoff paste, >> and cream.
>> Oh, nice. Nice. Okay. And what is left?
What are we doing? And when do we get to use the coconut flakes? Oh, we're going to do that in maybe 5 minutes.
>> All right.
>> For a drink.
>> So, let's just see you do what you have to do right now. Okay.
>> Okay. For those of you that are watching right now, I hope that you have you you're making breakfast with us as well.
We're having French toast. She has a special way. She calls this thing.
Please tell us again. What is it called again?
>> A lotus biscoff French toast.
>> Okay. We What are we having it with?
>> Coconut iced coffee.
>> All right. Cool. Cool. Cool. Okay. I I cannot wait for her to just make it in there. Let's see how it turns out. Um, I am I am salivating already. I'm hungry.
As you can tell, I am hungry. I basically just told someone that when my voice is deep, it's just because I haven't seen. Once I take something in, then my voice become like it's tenner.
You know what I'm saying? Oo, I can see how you're ganishing this with biscuits.
This these are biscuits, right?
>> It's biscuits.
>> Lovely. Lovely. Okay, so at this point, we'll go on a short break. The show continue. When we get back, we have ice sprints in the studio. Let's go.
>> Yes, ice creams are on.
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Throw away money in the sky enough to cause employment.
But better give them space. We know they enjoy them. Tell your boyfriend before them. If you want to party baby come to party yo yo yo see how do I start this? There are a few songs I have on my playlist.
Now when I say playlist, I don't mean uh Spotify playlist or something. I mean the playlist in your flash, the one you had to get and put and somewhere a few songs that are rap oriented there. But there's one song that is always there. I when I want to be reflective, I put on that song, I listen to it and it goes on. I'll tell you the song. I'll tell you the song. But Ice Prince Zamani, one of Africa's biggest hip-hop artists, a proud Nigerian music icon. Now this is an icon. Of course, he's set to release Testimony of Grace, a deeply personal 13 track album that will serve well, he said it. I don't know, but the final project of his career. Ice Prince, it's great to have you.
>> What's up, man? I'm so happy to be here.
>> It's great. You know how many people said they could not rec? They didn't know it was you.
>> I know. I know. Even my very good friend T recognize me. I'm like, no. Togging you after this. you it's the transformation you know and I mean we need to hear it from you man you you you've broken the internet at different times you know and the last one was it was everybody was like yo what's happening >> people are accusing me of all sorts from you know I've been telling me I'm doing some substances or whatever >> you know we'll get to that because I will talk about cyber bullying and how it affects celebrities we will get to that we will get to that but let me just mention that song you know Even even before you know recently you your lifestyle is one that you've dropped a lot when it comes to food you know you you mentioned vices and all of that you know but that song >> the song is whiskey >> whiskey whiskey whiskey whiskey caraji and Elizabeth great story my guys don't ever come up to the same time fly guy cool they make sense they make sense Yes.
>> Yo, like no. So when I think about it and it talks about that, yeah, you know, about how you should leave, you should leave also with the mind that look, hey, you can't just throw your life away one.
And that brings us all to what we are doing now, testimony of grace.
>> Yeah.
>> Talk to me about that.
>> Um, testimony of grace, that's a brand new album from my from my table and it's like I was telling you earlier, it's my final album and it's just a collection of my thoughts. You know, like they say, music is an expression of self and this is me expressing myself in the best way that I can in my my highest cap capability and you know, just showcasing my talent the best way that I know how to do so. And you know, testimony of grace because over the years I feel like I've lived a gracious life. I've been very lucky to have lived um I would say a successful life, a joyful life. God has blessed me in so many ways that I can't even start to explain. You know, I came in the game with my song Olo in 2010. So, I'm like 16 years into really being active with music and God has been gracious all the way. So, yeah, for me is a testimony of grace. And also, like you already mentioned, I got on a weight loss journey last year.
>> Let's get into that.
>> That had me transforming myself completely. And >> was there was there anything that necessitated it? Was there a health scare?
>> No, no, no, no, no. To be honest with you, it was just a statement from a friend of mine called Chopsticks who's also produc just said it to me and it just hit me different from how he said it. Like we're working on an album so he said, you know, I let's do this album with a new look. Let's cut the belly out. And it made sense to me, you know.
>> That was all he said.
>> That was all he said. He didn't y >> No, at all. At all. That was all he said. And it it sunk deep, you know. It sunk different. And then he started coming to my house every day at 8:00 PM and we would take walks together, >> you know, and you know. Yeah.
>> And that was it.
>> That was it.
>> Now you've been accused. In fact, people go like, "Oh, you've taken."
>> Let me say this live. Let me say this.
Listen, I don't like to swear. It's not too good to swear. I But I promise I promise on everything in my that I love and everything that I I I I care about.
I have never had any interest in trying any drugs or any supplements or any substance. I have never engaged in that.
I used to be a smoker. Yes. But that's the height at which I I did those that was my highest vice.
>> You know what I mean? But I never did any hard drug. I never tried it in my life. Ever. Ever.
>> And then and then but that thing that when they see people lose weight, they talk about ompa and all that. Was it purely natural?
>> It was purely natural. I never >> because there's nothing wrong with saying you use ompic. I promise you on God if I did I wouldn't be ashamed to say it. I never did. Everything was natural. So literally I I changed my lifestyle. I stopped eating breakfast. I started an OMAD plan and touad which is one meal a day or two meal a day.
>> Oh two me a day.
>> So I do omad four times a week and I do tumad three times a week.
>> Three times a week. Okay.
>> I stop eating breakfast. I cut out sugar.
>> I cut out soda. I cut out alcohol. I stopped smoking. I started going to bed at 10 p.m. I started exercising. I walk after every meal and yeah, stuff like that.
>> Going to bed. People don't understand how important sleep is when it comes to losing weight.
>> Sleep is when your body repairs itself.
You know, when you sleep is when your body repairs itself.
>> And then they tell you that, oh, you have to hustle. Sleep is for the lazy.
>> No. No. Well, yeah. I mean, hustle is necessarily I'm not I'm not saying oversleep or sleep too much, you know, but the night time is meant for bedtime.
So, yeah, that's I just started living right. You mentioned something you've been bullied >> a lot of times up on the most recent one even when you did something that was okay for you like dude are you sick >> you know for me it was happening >> to be honest with you I don't see those things as like bullying I don't consider it bullying but it is what it is bully banter I take it as if you if you consider it as bullying then it affects you it gets to you for me I never no matter how negative a comment is I just see that person like a comedian I just take it as a joke >> everybody's not like is >> well >> because I mean recently we lost Alex >> and a lot of things have been credited to cyber bullying from his last engagement up until this point.
>> Yeah.
>> As a celebrity out there, how does one manage with things like this in >> let me take that chance to say um may may his gentle soul rest in peace. He was an amazing guy. The last time I saw Alex me and him actually did a cancer walk in Abuja for Dr. Zeus. you know, she has this cancer awareness work that she does all the time.
>> When was this?
>> This was like maybe two years ago in Abuja. We did a cancer walk together.
That was the last time I saw him. And it's quite unfortunate. So, rest in peace. Like, >> did you know he had cancer?
>> No. No. No. Not at all. But he was part of the walk.
>> He was part of the walk. In fact, he was the one that coordinated me being there.
He was the one that organized my movements to be there, you know. But it's quite unfortunate. But like I said, this whole bullying thing, listen, all you need to do is this. You know what I mean? Like all you need to do is, you know, all these things are robots. You can't hurt me with words or things that you type online.
>> I just take everything as a joke. I see it as jokes, you know. In fact, when people type negative comments to me, I have pity for them, you know. I'm like, I just pity them. It's like this person probably is going through a lot or this person is probably had a bad upbringing or whatever. You know what I mean?
>> And okay, but that's one thing. Did you have your guys while all of this was happening? Do you have guys standing up for you >> at this point? Did he also help?
>> To be honest, my guys, a lot of people who know me know that I don't take social media comments too serious.
>> They don't feel like, oh, you don't need supporters at that point.
>> Everybody feels like I'm somewhere being sad or whatever. Hell no. Nah, that doesn't doesn't affect me at all. And let me tell you what, from the very beginning of my career, I've had to deal with like internet trolling or whatever.
There was a time in the beginning of my career. This was when Twitter was brand new. There was something called ice bars which was when the people would quote like a whack lyric and call it Ice Bar.
So I I've been like if it's internet trolls have been dealing with it from the beginning of internet in this country. You know what I mean? So I'm immune to it. I don't take it serious.
And in the midst of every bad comment, there's 10 other amazing comments. You know what I mean? So that takes away from the bad ones. I don't really pay attention.
>> Let me tell you personal very very short here. This thing there's this lady on Instagram very beautiful person and I intentionally go and put lovely comments but you see and many people put lovely comments but the one comment that was not good she highlight it story.
>> I mean come on no no no we should be to grow past that like >> you know some some of the people that even type these things don't really mean it. You know some of them do it for these days we're looking for engagement farming people are trying to you know engage. So sometimes they don't really mean it. You know what I mean? And >> correct. Ice Prince, >> how and why is this a final album?
>> Why is this my final album? Because Okay, so in 3 years I'm going to be 40 years old. I'm 37 now. And I I have other goals for when I'm 40. I intend to go back to I intend to go to school cuz I never got a chance to go to university. So I intend to go to university when I'm 40 to study a course. I intend to go to the farm. I intend to be a farmer at that age. So music releases or album releases are not something I intend to be chasing at that age. Not to say I don't intend to drop music. I'm still going to put out music here and there. But the culture of album releases will not be there.
>> Yeah. Will not be there for me. I intend to study agriculture cuz I want to be on a farm.
>> Wow.
>> Yeah.
>> I'm from you know from you know we grow some of we grow some of the best >> fruits. We grow some of the best plants.
We you know if you call person tomato jaws like >> Exactly. That's the best compliment.
Exactly.
>> You know tomatoes, potatoes, peppers.
>> You know some people some people see this and say maybe it's the pressure from the industry that makes you no I' I've never been the type to feel any sort of like I told you in the beginning man I've been so blessed you know like all of my career. In fact, bro, these days I make more money than I used to make back in the day. You know what I mean? Like so >> I'm still traveling around the world because of music. I'm still getting booked all over the world. I have no reason to be pressured and I've never seen music like a competition or something that you know I mean should put pressure on on anybody.
>> How's your relationship with your guys from the beginning and how I put out this album, this new album called Testimony of Grace. I put it out with Chocolate City and Upstream. So obviously my relationship is still amazing with them. I'm glad that I never burned those bridges. I I'm glad that I never had I always tell people I'm one of the only artists in the world that left his record label with no drama. You know, every time you see artists leave a record label, there's always a fight.
So, >> there's never been that between me and Chocolate City. I still have the same relationship with all of my brothers from Chuck, Jesse J, MI, Young L.
>> Like I said, Chalk City just released this album. So, >> it's family for >> Super Cats also. What's been happening?
What could be happening?
>> That's my baby project. That's my own personal project.
>> Would you still be running that after >> your in quotes retirement?
>> Oh, yes. I intend to I intend to introduce new artists through that. I intend to, you know, introduce production through that, film production, video production and stuff like that.
>> You look like a record label executive now.
>> No, no, no, no, no, no. See, I've done that job before and I failed wofully.
There was one time for you admitting you failed.
>> I failed. I failed. Chocolate City employed me one time as the COO of the company. Even though I put out a successful album, the indestructible chalk chuck boy album that had Victoria Kimmani, CK Millie, the whole chalk chalk boy crew.
>> But I don't think I was a pro at that job. That job is not for me. Office is not for me.
>> Farm is for me.
>> I think I think I think now you talk about Kimi Jesse Ji. I think that now you're the fourth or fifth chalk boy artist from the beginning that I've spoken to. So yeah, maybe I need to sign that up and say something. But let's let's talk about this album. How many features? How many artists do you have featured in there?
>> I have I have artist. I have Nola featured on the album. I have Boy Lona.
I have Skiibby. I have Suzu SK. I have Medical from Ghana. I have Nichols.
Nichols living. You guys know as Nikico's baby.
>> And yeah, those are the features that I have on the album. And I also have Nosa on some backup vocals. You do have X.
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
>> You see Chuck Boy. I have I think two interviews with Noa. And then for me that that um that you know yeah that's that that song my brother and all of that that that encompasses everything.
So I wanted to ask that if there was no chalk boy person that you mentioned there is there and then chuck boy producers like Rainh hard you know we have Reinhard on production chopsticks on production Young Willies on production you know and I want to give a special shout out to to the to the lady who made the artwork okay >> for the project her name is Tinuk >> the her production name is Art Tinuk A R T I N U K E she did an amazing job >> with with the artwork and I made sure that she watched show today. So, I I hope she's watching. Big shout out to Artica. She does amazing art.
>> Wonderful. H What's the place of family in your life now? You're moving forward now. You're getting to 40. You're talking about moving into agriculture and all of that.
>> The family, man. Let's talk about the family.
>> My family, you know, I have Okay, so literally I'm an orphan. My both parents are not alive anymore, but I have two sisters. I'm an only son and my sisters are my literally my my support system, my my everything. Like my elder sister does pretty much everything for me. Even the farm I'm trying to set up, she's the one in charge of all of that. And beyond my immediate family, I also have families like you know the Aldum of Chocolate City, Abui, the CEO of Chocolate City, the MI and the Jesse Jags. you know, God has blessed me with so many amazing people around me who I look up to and, you know, mentor or mentee from as well.
>> All right. Wonderful. Wonderful. Um, uh, what's that? What would you, what would you want to leave as a legacy in the industry, but you want to be remembered?
I'm not talking about while you're here.
We want to give you some of your flowers now because we don't want to wait until it's, you know, No, >> I want to be remembered as I want to be remembered as that guy who just made music for what it is and and not chase clouds to put out music because I realize that that's one thing that people do a lot these days. When you're putting out a project, people expect you to create some sort of controversy to sell the album. I was telling somebody yesterday that I was the first African artist to receive the BET Awards on the stage of the BET Awards and I did that without having to do any beef or chase any clout any >> so I want to be remembered for stuff like that you know I'm just an honest guy super cool cat >> wonderful ice prince if you don't mind maybe might look at it because you said you don't take breakfast but maybe even if you don't want to take it you can take a look at it we prepared something >> yeah I saw it and it smells so good >> okay so you you take it smells so good >> it does Chef Praise. That's her name.
All right. So, Chef Praise Ice Prince is coming over. Let's Let's head over there now.
>> See what it is.
>> Let's head over there.
>> I get the party ignited. Turn up sound and get the ladies excited. I come through to the party with girls that look like they flew from Qataria. Come to high school.
He go up and down. I'm still hot like a sh. When we arrive, we bring maximum enjoyment.
Throw away money in the sky enough to cause employment.
But better give them space. We know they enjoy them. Tell your boyfriend hide your face before them. If you want to party, baby, come to party.
Oh, verse two. You know what it do?
Water's going down every time I come through. I'm forever young with a swag on cool. Come on me. Best of both worlds between me and you. If any try to get in the kung fu, you know your body is where I belong to and I would never give it up. No, the wrong dude. I get the party ignited. Turn up sign and get the ladies excited. I come through to the party.
>> Please. Now we have Ice King.
>> Yo, Ice King don't >> best rapper. Let me tell you the ball he gave me. He said I would have changed.
But if not because you were in the game, I would have changed my name or something like that to Ice King.
>> Yo. Yo. Bing.
>> Can you tell the one with a tissue?
>> Yes.
>> The way I live my life, I have trust issues. When I I don't use I use issues.
You know I can't say that on TV. I know I know that this guy's guy too much.
>> I can't say that on TV. I can't say that on TV, guys.
>> So, Chef P put this together. Ice Prince, you're going to tell us exactly, you know, you you don't because of your role here. Tell us you have that role and this will help you to get to where you are today.
>> Yo, my I'm I'm I'm I'm really really want to taste this right now. I don't really want to eat it right now, but I feel like I have already because of the smell. The aroma. Sorry to not smell, the aroma is amazing.
>> I wish you were here right now to understand what I'm saying, but it looks good. The presentation is 100 over 100.
Yes. I think this is so amazing and I can't wait to actually eat your food.
Maybe lunch.
>> All right. All right. Wonderful. Ice cream. Thank you. And we are all wishing you the best. TG season. Yeah.
>> Yes, sir. Grace. All the best.
>> All right, we got a performance here.
>> Yes. Take it out, guys. Let's enjoy some great music as we end the show today.
See you guys next week. Let's enjoy it.
Stay blessed, guys. Bye-bye.
Heat. Heat.
Heat up My happy mommy.
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Happy morning.
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