Published 15 February 2021
Controversial Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, was billed to perform at Chariot Hotel, Buea, Cameroon, on Valentine’s Day but the show was cancelled due to opposition by Cameroonian artistes. Before the cancellation of the show, the venue for the concert was changed twice.
A press statement by the organiser of the show, Prince Mykel Enobi, read in part, “Until last night, The Naira Marley Valentine experience was scheduled for Sunday 14th February at the Chariot Hotel, Buea, but the venue was moved to the Limbe Amusement Park, Mile 4.
“This eleventh-hour change is as a result of popular demand from Marlians, space constraints and the increasing demand for tickets from fervent Naira Marley fans and 237 music lovers across the national triangle, who have expressed their desire to see their superstars in a bigger space!
By Ganiu Bmgbose (PhD)
Every Nigerian with social media presence is most likely in the euphoria of the trending slogan, lori iro; an expression promulgated by a street evangelist who preaches against flirtation and insincere promises. Since ours is a society where one must really try hard to devise a coping strategy and means of happiness, given our several socio-political cum economic challenges, Nigerians have blended the slogan into many scenarios in forms of short skits as a kind of entertainment.
On the contrary, thinking in line with the original intent of this newly found slogan, the expression is deserving of serious reflection as it raises the question of a missing virtue in our society: integrity.