National Honours: Why entertainers face criticisms – Social critics

<p>Famous Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has shared a strange dream he had.</p>, <p>“You can bet that most entertainers influence the society more than politicians, clerics or even other segments of the Nigerian society.</p>, <p>Reports had emerged on the internet that Yvonne deleted all her images on her Instagram page after the secret wedding.</p>, <p>To get selected, according to the National Honours Act, the nominees must certainly have done something that the country is proud of. The award stands as a reward for selfless service rendered, such as inventions and performance in an important assignment, loyalty and patriotism to the country.</p>, <p>She said, “I woke up being talked about on radio, television. People had different versions of what they thought my marriage was, how they thought my marriage was, and possibly what they thought would had led to where we have gotten to.</p>, <p>From the administration of former presidents, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians have expressed their displeasure to some individuals and celebrities accorded the honours.</p>, <p>“But I think this is a wrong impression. Entertainment is a serious business and craft and so entertainers should be held in high esteem like other accomplished persons,” he said.</p>, <p>Grammy-award-winning singer, Burna Boy is now the Most Streamed Nigerian artiste on all visible streaming platforms.</p>, <p>She said, “I could have been a married woman right now.</p>, <p>“Just like every other industry, the National Merit Awards, as the name implies, must have merit at its benchmark,” he said.</p>, <p>Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has addressed reports that she secretly married Senator Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ husband.</p>, <p>A public interest commentator, Remi Adebayo stated that entertainers exercise tremendous influence on their listeners, and as such, those among them with messages that promote peace, unity and patriotism must be accorded national recognition they deserve.</p>, <p