Man Goes ‘Blind’ After Trying To Cry For 7 Days Non-Stop To Set A New Guinness World Record

 A wave of Guinness World Record fever has taken over numerous African youths. Many people across the continent are striving to push the limits and set their own unique records. Among them, Nigerians are particularly captivated by this trend, going to extreme lengths to establish new benchmarks. One individual caught up in this excitement is Tembu Ebere, a well-known social media influencer.

Determined to break a record, Tembu Ebere embarked on a mission to cry continuously for seven days. Unfortunately, his ambitious endeavor took an unexpected turn when he experienced temporary blindness during the attempt. Despite facing this setback, Tembu Ebere remained resolute, emphasizing that his tears were shed for the sake of African youths. He aimed to inspire them and demonstrate that there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.

While some see this trend as a passing fad, others are leveraging their record-breaking attempts to promote important causes. In an interview with the BBC, Ebere stated, “I had to re-strategize and reduce my wailing,” acknowledging that crying for seven days straight proved more challenging than he initially thought. He also disclosed that he experienced severe headaches, a swollen face, and puffy eyes from the constant crying before going temporarily blind for 45 minutes

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Don Jazzy Revealed That Daddy Showkey And Baba Fryo Are His Role Models

 Veteran producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh aka Don Jazzy has revealed that his role model while growing up in Ajegunle, was legendary musician Daddy Showkey.

The Mavins record label boss said Daddy Showkey and “Dem go dey pose” crooner Baba Fryo were his inspiration to pursue music.

Don Jazzy started his music career in church as an instrumentalist because he couldn’t afford studio sessions.

The music executive disclosed this while featuring as a guest on the latest episode of the Leaderboard podcast hosted by Fisayo Fosudo.

He said: “My music inspiration started from Ajegunle because of dem Daddy Showkey, dem Baba Fryo, a lot of all these Ajegunle musicians that we looked up to.

“I used to tell my guys that when I started making music, I pretty much just wanted to blow and be Daddy Showkey because anywhere you went to in the country, you would hear, ‘If you see my mama, Hosanna’ or ‘Somebody call my name, Showkey.’

“Trust me, the lyrics are national anthems. I pretty much wanted to do that. So, I used to go to church and play instruments. It was the only place that you can….Unless you want to go to studios which would cost money. At that time, we couldn’t afford to have sessions.

“So, the best place that you can get free equipment is the church. Instead of doing the reggae, the reggae, you go and do gospel first”, he said.

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Cry-A-Thon: TikToker Atempts To Break Guinness Record For Longest Hours Crying

 A Nigerian TikToker has set out on a teary endurance race in an etch to break Guinness World Record as the world's longest crier.

In a video seen, the man who goes by the name 237 Towncryer on TikTok wailed for two hours straight and intended to cry for the next 98 hours to break the record at 100 hours.

Town Cryer embarked on this odd challenge on his social media lives as of Tuesday, July 11, 2023

On Google, there's no record of any person embarking on such a bizzare challenge before the TikToker.

The video has broken the airwaves with many dubbing the daring challenge 'Cry-a-thon' as they hype him up.

However odd the marathon is, Towncryer is known for wailing on his comedy skits as it's his content creation signature.

The bizarre challenge has attracted online reactions, with netizens flocking to his comment section, sharing and reposting this hilarious and odd marathon.

Cameroonian man, 237 Towncryer has started his crying marathon to set a world record.

He has tagged it a cry-a-thon.

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Blackface Accused Asake And Others Of Sampling His Songs.’

 Veteran singer-songwriter and ex-member of the defunct Plantashun Boiz, Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, better known as Blackface, has accused Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake of intellectual property theft.

The ‘Ghetto Child’ crooner said the trio sampled his songs without his permission.

Blackface made the allegations during a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos.

Ginger’ by Wizkid and Burna [Boy] is [a sample of] my track ‘Twist & Turn’; the rhythms, the beat, how the melody starts and ends. Na only the verses dem change,” he said.

Blackface also accused Asake of sampling his song ‘Ikebe Supa’ in ‘Joha.’

“Asake’s ‘Joha’ is [a sample of] my song ‘Ikebe Supa.’ I dey inspire them,” he said.

The veteran singer said he is not against young artists sampling his songs, but the manner in which they go about it without seeking his permission.

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Veteran Actress, Cynthia Okereke, Dies At 63

 

Veteran Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, is dead.

She reportedly died on Tuesday night, July 11. 

Her dead announce by her friend Okechukwu who wrote *Rest In Peace* on his social media. 

However the cause of her death is yet unknown

Exclusive Picture Of Official Meeting RC Akowonjo

 

The 38th President of Rotary Club of Akowonjo Charges Members To Embark On Extraordinary Journey Of Service

 

The Rotary Club of Akowonjo under the auspices of Rotary International has promised to give hope to communities in the Akowonjo suburb of the Alimosho Local Government of the state covering the Rotary’s seven areas of focus which are Basic Education and Literacy, Maternity and Child Health, Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Community and Economic Development and Supporting The Environment”.

This promise was made by the 38th President of Rotary Club of Akowonjo, Rotarian (Dr.) Olasunkanmi Esther Sam-Amoye at the inaugural fellowship of the club which held last week at the Lagos Airport Hotel ushering in the new Rotary year christened “Rotary Creates Hope in the World”. 

In her inaugural speech during the event titled “Night of Blues”, the club’s President, Olasunkanmi Sam-Amoye stated that she intends to work with members of her board to create hope for the Akowonjo community by “identifying and collaborating with corporates, government agencies and individuals to impact our communities through service to humanity in line with the Rotary theme of the year”.

The new president of the club noted that “as members of the Rotary Club of Akowonjo“, we are united by our unwavering commitment to spreading hope in our communities, both near and far adding that it is through our collective efforts, fueled by compassion and dedication, that we will make a lasting impact and create a world filled with possibilities.

According to Dr. Sam-Amoye, “during my presidency, I envision our club, “The Achievers’ Club” as a beacon of hope for all” noting that “we will strive to be the catalysts of positive change, extending a helping hand to those in need and uplifting spirits through our various initiatives because our vision will be to encourage each and every member to embrace the spirit of selflessness, extend acts of kindness to others and to create moments that instill hope for the future we eagerly anticipate”.

Consequently, she charged members of the club to “embark on this extraordinary journey of service, knowing that their collective efforts will bring joy, alleviate suffering, and inspire countless lives” adding that “as we join hands in fellowship today, let us ignite the fire of hope within us, for it is through hope that we will forge a path towards a brighter tomorrow but let us always remember that the hope we seek to create starts with us, as members of this incredible club”.

At the well-attended event which had Rotary dignitaries like Past District Governor Abayomi Adewunmi, Past District Governor Otunba Bola Onabadejo, Past District Governor Bola Oyebade, Past Assistant Governor Dr. Olukayode Akinlade, leaders of industries, Rotarians and guests alike, Rotarian Sunkanmi Sam-Amoye stated “in the year ahead and years to come, let us unite as a family, supporting and encouraging one another every step of the way, create a nurturing and inclusive environment where ideas flourish, where collaboration thrives, and where every member feels valued and empowered. As she puts it: “together, we will amplify our impact and create a ripple effect of hope that will extend far beyond our club's boundaries”.

In her views on the day’s event, she remarked that “as we gather for our inaugural Rotary fellowship, we are transported into a world of enchantment and a romantic embrace of service to humanity as we celebrate "A Night of Blues” and according to her, "this captivating theme holds deep symbolism, representing significant aspects that resonate with the spirit of our club and the journey that lies ahead”

The highpoints of the inaugural fellowship was the presentation of award by the president to the immediate past president Rotarian Wale Ajenifuja but received on his behalf by Rotarian Victor Amaraegbu because of his absence due to ill health. 

Meanwhile, the investiture of the 38th president and board of directors of Rotary Club of Akowonjo has been scheduled for Sunday September 24, 2023 and it will be graced by the second female Governor of District 9110 Rotarian Ify Ezije and part of the day’s event will be the unveiling of the club’s plan for the Rotary year.

Story by Oyinlola Sale