Tems beats Rihanna, Beyoncé to new music chart record in US Court remands Seun Kuti for additional four days

ASabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted an application for an extension of remand of popular afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 23.

Mr Simon Lough (SAN), who led a police legal team to the court on Thursday, had moved the application.

He said the extension is to allow further investigation into the real cause of the assault against the police officer.

NAN reports that Kuti is charged with assaulting a police officer in Lagos.

He allegedly committed the offence on May 13 on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State.

The music star was charged with slapping an inspector after he drove dangerously on the bridge and blocked a moving police vehicle.

Kuti was arraigned on Tuesday during which the chief magistrate ordered his remand for 48 hours.

She had adjourned the case until May 22 for mention.

The AMVCA continues to uphold its esteemed reputation as a groundbreaking platform that celebrates and recognises excellence in the African film and television industry.

The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) kicked off in grand style on May 18, 2023, with a mesmerising cultural extravaganza.

The event took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre and Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, which was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture and beauty. Attendees graced the occasion, bedazzling the venue with their resplendent traditional attire, presenting a stunning fusion of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.

Distinguished personalities and celebrities adorned the event with their exquisite cultural outfits, showcasing the rich diversity of African traditions. Among the notable attendees were popular figures such as Mercy Aigbe, Yemi Cregx of BBTitans, the enchanting Juicy Jay and Thabang, BBNaija stars Liqourose, Elozonam, and Saga, the iconic Ramsey Nouah, Uti Nwachukwu, and the esteemed John Ugbe, CEO of Multichoice Nigeria. The evening commenced with a soul-stirring recitation of the Nigerian national anthem by a choral group, captivating the audience and earning them resounding applause. The stage was then set for an extraordinary showcase of performances by various cultural groups, captivating the audience with captivating songs, pulsating drumbeats, enchanting chants, and mesmerising dance moves. The fusion of tradition and modernity in this eclectic display left the crowd spellbound.