DJ Neptune Is killing it in Kinshasha, Dr Congo. See Photo’s

The DJ is definitely having a great time in Kinshasha, Dr Congo as he posted some pictures of the show and him on the wheels of spin.

Photo credit:@deejayneptune.Twitter handle.

Patoranking launched university scholarship for African’s next leaders

The rise in income inequality globally over the last few decades has been well documented with a small group of people owning the majority of wealth. Many policies are suggested such as changing taxes or generous pledges from billionaires has certainly helped. However, throughout history, the biggest equalizer for this problem is access to quality education. One musician who recognises this from his own upbringing is Patrick “Patoranking” Okorie, 29. who has partnered with African Leadership University to form the ALU Patoranking Scholarship offering 10 students full scholarships to study at the innovative university.  

His Early beginning

Patoranking was born in Ilaje Ebuta-Metta in Lagos, Nigeria the eldest of 5 children. His upbringing was very different from the lifestyle he lives today “me, my Mom, Dad and siblings all shared one room” however, he has fond memories of his childhood stating “Ebuta-Metta is my heart, no matter how hard it was we were still grateful for each day”. Patoranking was well known in Ebuta-Metta 2 things, one was music and the other was selling products locally with his Dad which he started at the age of 13, anything from calendars to rat poison. However, by 17 with bigger ambitions he decided to move to Ghana in search of a better life for him and his family “My friends and I always used to talk about making it and wanting more” he recalls

Pato’s rise in the music industry

whilst in Ghana Patoranking pursued his music and also applied to the University of Cape Coast, Ghana well knowing he could not afford it but hopeful by the time enrolment came around he would have funds. Unfortunately, he did not have the funds to afford the university fees. mentioning “I didn’t choose music, music chose me” and he returned to Nigeria to pursue a music career full time. Once arriving he managed to have some success working with smaller labels, however, many of them didn’t understand his Afro-Reggae sound which was unique at the time and different from Afrobeats, the most popular music genre on the continent. However, his big break came when award-winning artist Timaya featured him on his song “Alubarika” which means God’s blessings and even let Patoranking stay with him at his house. “Alubarika” was a great success and Patroanking says “God really did bless me as that was the turning point for me and my family”. 

Patoranking ALU Scholarship

Today Patoranking is well known across Africa with over 200m Youtube views and his most recent album Wilmar debuted at number 5 on the global Billboard Reggae charts. However, he never lost his passion for education and said to himself if he was ever in the position to provide the education he could not get for young kids from areas like Ebuta-Metta he would. Fortunately, that opportunity came up at Youth Connekt Africa last year where he met Fred Swaniker, Founder of African Leadership University (“ALU”) and a member of Time’s 100 most influential people. “ I loved everything ALU represents and strives for, I also attended their Africa Leaders Network in Ghana and it was a fantastic experience, we both believe in the importance of ensuring Africa’s next generation of leaders are educated,” says Patoranking.

A few months later they had set up the ALU Patoranking Scholarship which will provide full scholarships to 10 students starting in the fall September 2020. The students they are looking for must be resilient, driven, innovative, creative, mission-driven and have demonstrated a positive impact in their communities and be from a lower-income background. Patoranking believes “exceptional leaders and change-makers can come from anywhere. Financial constraints should not prevent the next great African innovators from gaining the tools, skill sets and networks to bring their ideas to life”

Source: @forbes.com

DJ Neptune will be live in Kinshasha,dr congo,come 28th and 29th Feb.

Imohiosen patrick, popularly known as dJ Neptune will be live in Kinshasha, Dr congo for the first time on the 28th and 29th of Feb, 2020.

The DJ made this revelation via his Twitter page.

The disk jockey is from edo state but was born in Lagos. Signed to Neptune records,iroking and j Neptune.

He released his album ‘grestness’ in the year 2018 and it was really awesome and well appreciated with great artist contributing their creative ingenuity to the album.

Not quite long he dropped the visuals to his recent song,’tomorrow’ featuring victor AD.

Photo credit: @djneptune Twitter page

Here is a message from Davido to all the single men out there

Davido has advised single men on how to comport themselves in a sexual relationship.

The singer tweeted: “To all my single niggas out there .. Don’t try to fuck her, make her want to fuck you … #Freegame.”
He added that the advice doesn’t apply to ”married” men like him.

Source: @lindaikejiblog

”Parasites” best picture win at the Oscars, Trump not happy

While movie lovers everywhere may be delighted by “Parasite“‘s Best Picture win at the Oscars, we know one man who isn’t: Donald Trump.
Trump, who is currently on his campaign run, took some time off at the Broadmoor World Arena during his stop at Colorado to talk about the win.

”What the hell was that all about?” he asked, before asking that classic Hollywood movies be “brought back.”

“Parasite” made history at the 2020 Oscars, becoming the first foreign film to win the Best Picture award. It also won Best International Feature and Best Director.

Source:@ bellanaija.com