AFRICA AND RUSSIA ARE NATURAL ALLIES - PUTIN. (PHOTO).

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 Africa and Russia are natural allies - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.” “We are natural allies in building a multipolar, genuinely democratic world order, free from diktat and double standards and based on respect for the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter,” Putin said, AP reported. He mentioned Moscow’s support for the African nations’ anti-colonial fight during Soviet times. “Russia has always been and remains committed to seeing African nations defend their sovereignty, achieve steady growth, and strengthen their economies and social sectors,” the Russian leader said. “We stand ready to continue working...

I SOLD BRT TICKETS TO PURSUE MY CAREER- SINGER OXLADE. (PHOTO).


I sold BRT tickets to pursue my career – Singer Oxlade

Popular singer Oxlade, has recalled how he absconded from home to pursue his musical passion.

The ‘O2’ crooner reminisced on how he slept under the bridge to enable him hone his skills.

He said his lecturer dad was against his decision to do music, forcing him to abscond and do several menial jobs to survive.

Oxlade explained how he sold BRT bus tickets and took shelter at Ojuelegba barrack bridge sometimes.

While appearing on the Afrobeats podcast championed by Adesope Olajide, Oxlade said: 

“Back then, I used to sleep at Ojuelegba barrack bridge sometimes. I did several menial jobs to survive. I was selling BRT tickets.”

 

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