Connect with us

Entertainment

Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81

Published

on

Reggae star Jimmy Cliff, has died at 81, leaving a lasting mark on music worldwide.

Jimmy Cliff, one of reggae music’s most iconic figures, has died at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy that helped bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience.

Cliff, born James Chambers in 1948 in St. James Parish, Jamaica, rose from poverty as the eighth of nine children to become a worldwide music star. His early singing in church and his move to Kingston at age 14, when he adopted the surname Cliff, marked the start of a career defined by both talent and ambition.

He achieved early success in Jamaica with his composition Hurricane Hattie before relocating to London in 1965 to work with Island Records. Although initial efforts to adapt his music for rock audiences were challenging, Cliff found international acclaim with singles such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and the politically charged Vietnam, which Bob Dylan described as “the best protest song ever written.”

Cliff’s starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come, in which he played Ivan Martin, a young man navigating Jamaica’s corrupt music industry, cemented his status as a cultural icon. The film not only showcased Cliff’s talent but is widely credited with introducing reggae music to American audiences.

His illustrious career included Grammy Award-winning albums such as Cliff Hanger (1985) and Rebirth (2012), and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his passing on Instagram, attributing it to a seizure followed by pneumonia. “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him,” she wrote. “To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.” Their children, Lilty and Aken, also signed the statement.

Cliff’s music and films remain enduring testaments to his artistry, influence, and the power of reggae to inspire audiences across the world.

Entertainment

S+x Is The Only Reason I Got Married To My Husband— Reverend(Mrs) Stellamaris Ajetomobi

Published

on

 

In a striking statement about marital roles, Rev. Mrs. Stellamaris Ajetomibi, Vice President of The Men of Issachar Vision Inc., shared her perspective on what she considers the “core assignment” in marriage.

“S+x is marriage, sex is marriage. Let me tell you, in my father’s house, I used to wear clothes. I eat rice, I eat any food. I have house to live, everything. What do you think I came to look for in my husband’s house? It’s s+x. It’s s+x,” she declared.

She emphasized the exclusivity of her marital duties: “If I do it with any other man, I will be stoned. If I do it with any other man, God will frown at it. So he’s the only one I have liberty to do it with, and they even gave me a certificate, as many of you that were there that day.”

On practical support, Ajetomibi clarified the distinction between household help and her main responsibility: “You can help me cook, that’s not bad. You can help me wash clothes, that’s not bad. In fact, you can help me do homework for my children. I pay teachers to do that. This assignment, this is the core assignment. I can’t pay anybody. If I catch you to doing it, it’s g+n down.”

Continue Reading

Entertainment

Actress Biola Adebayo Tenders Apology Over Interview With Baba Ijesha (Video)

Published

on

Popular Nigerian actress and podcaster Biola Adebayo has publicly apologized for featuring actor Baba Ijesha on her podcast.

Recall that Baba Ijesha, who was recently released from prison over sexual assault related offense, appeared on Talk to B podcast over the weekend.

Sharing his own side of the story, Baba Ijesha claimed that the allegation was false and accused comedienne, Princess of setting hin up.

He also stated that actress Iyabo Ojo who supported his imprisonment once entrusted her kids, Priscilla and Festus in his custody.

The interview sparked criticism, with followers of Iyabo Ojo and Princess accusing Biola Adebayo of using her platform to encourage child abuse.

Reacting to the heavy criticism on Tuesday evening, Biola Adebayo, who had earlier taken down the video, tendered a public apology.

While denying allegation of using her platform to exonerate him, Biola disclosed that she is also a rape victim.

Speaking in a trending video on her Instagram page, she said “I apologise to everyone. I’m very sorry, please forgive me. I will never support a rapist or pedophile. I thought I was just an interviewer, my role is to interview him, hear what he had to say.

“I thought he would apologise but he did not do so. But it’s not in my place to condemn him. My platform is for the good and the bad, it’s for both Saint and the sinners. The platform is not for only the people that you like alone. I’m a mother, a Christian and I’m also a rape victim.

”So, I will never enable anybody. The interview was not to exonerate Baba Ijesha, to agree with whatever he was saying or for him to come and claim innocent on my show. And a lot of people are insinuating that the video is to tarnish Iyabo Ojo’s image. I will never do that”, she said.

Watch her speak:

Continue Reading

Entertainment

Hollywood actor, Chuck Noreis, d!es at 86

Published

on

 

Iconic action star Chuck Norris has died. He was 86.

His family announced his passing in a statement released today March 20.

“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. Please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.” the statemnt in part reads

The martial artist and actor had just celebrated his 86th birthday on March 10.

Chuck rose to fame in the ‘80s with karate films like ‘A Force of One’ and ‘An Eye for an Eye,’ before becoming a household name as Cordell Walker in ‘Walker, Texas Ranger!’

Chuck is survived by his wife, Gena O’Kelley, and his five children — twins Dakota and Danilee, as well as Dina, Eric and Mike from previous relationships.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Continue Reading

Trending