SUPERBASSNAIJA BLOG

  With the coronavirus pandemic ravaging mankind, the reverse seems to be the case in Nigeria. However, government continues to harp on the need for people to observe Covid 19 protocols raising a debate as Nigerians grapple with the consequences of the deadly virus. Reporter, Tony Ogaga went to town and today he brings you what Nigerians feel about Covid 19 restrictions and its effect on society. Sonny Nwadike, a journalist who works with a leading newspaper said: “We have Covid-19 fatigue because our people do not trust the government. We are also too religious. We do not believe that there is Covid or that it can affect them but the truth is that Covid 19 is real. Eugene Onu a medical doctor said: “Nigeria, just like the rest of the world was thrown into emergency by the virus. However, Nigerians are very suspicious of government. There is mistrust of the political class based on antecedents. But the fact remains that COVID 19 is real! It is scientific and can be lethal.   V...

  The journey from Igando to Idimu, two sleepy communities located in Alimosho LGA of Lagos State should not take more than 10 minutes. However, due to the illegal activities of mobile dumpsters, the journey sometimes could last between one to two hours. Reason-there is a massive dumpsite located at Lanre Bus Stop, Igando, Idimu Expressway and a lot of times, these trucks break down or either park along the road causing endless traffic. And lately this has become a recurring decimal. superbassnaija blog paid a visit to the dumpsite and it was one of pain, tears and disappointment as commuters, private vehicle owners and residents decried the activities of truck drivers. “This is as a consequence of irresponsibility on the part of truck drivers. I am a bus driver. I have been driving for 25 years and I have never seen anything like this,” lamented Bumper. “This is a journey that should not take more than 45 minutes but I end up spending over two hours on the road and this journey wh...

  If there is one thing Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) exudes, it’s raw talent and creativity and of course, confidence bothering on sheer arrogance! But what do you expect from a creative who gave Nigeria its first contemporary Grammy award with his fifth studio album, ‘Twice as Tall’ at the 63rd Grammy Awards. Describing the Atlantic Records sign-on as eclectic wouldn’t be an overstatement! His sound is a collage of diverse genres ranging from highlife to hip hop, pop, rap, reggae, dancehall and EDM and should appeal to all those with an open mind and global approach to music. ‘Twice as Tall’ is Buna Boy’s testament as an artiste coming out of Nigeria while preaching a global message of motivation, belief in African traditional religion and Pan Africanism. ‘Twice as Tall’ features tracks like ‘Level Up,’ ‘Onyeka,’ ‘Alarm Clock,’ ‘Way Too Big,’ ‘Naughty by Nature,’ ‘Comma,’ ‘Real Life’ and ‘Bank on It’ delivered in Yoruba and Pidgin. Tutored by his mum, Bose Ogulu, a dancer for late Fel...

 By Tony Ogaga The parents of a 12 year-old Muslin girl, Siham Hamud, have been threatened with legal action over their daughter’s insistence on violating her school’s dress code. Uxbridge High School, Hillingdon, West London, stipulates girls either wear black trousers or a black pleated skirt but Siham for years has been wearing a long skirt to school. In a letter issued by Uxbridge High School to Hamud’s parents, the school threatened legal action would be taken against them because Siham’s absence at school was unauthorized and may result in a fine. Uxbridge urged her parents to support the school and their daughter by ensuring that she attends school in full school uniform with immediate effect. However, Mr. Idris Hamud, Siham’s dad stated that the skirts falls above the knee hence both uniform choices contravene the family's strict religious beliefs which stipulates that women only wear long skirts. Mr. Hamud said: “All Siham wants to do is wear a skirt a few centimeters long...