Nigerian Chronicles

  Mary J. Blige Says She Sometimes Regrets Not Having Children R&B icon Mary J. Blige has opened up about a decision she made earlier in life — choosing not to have children — saying she sometimes wonders what life would have been like if she had become a mother. Blige previously explained that she chose not to have children because she valued her freedom and did not want the responsibilities that came with raising a child. In a 2022 interview with E!’s Daily Pop, she said watching her relatives struggle to find babysitters reinforced her decision. At the time, the Grammy-winning singer said she enjoyed being able to move freely and make decisions without having to constantly care for another person. However, in remarks now circulating online, Blige appears to be reflecting differently as she gets older. She reportedly said that seeing the bond between relatives and their teenage children has sometimes made her regret not having children of her own. The comments have sparked fr...

  Asake Explains Why He Chooses to Sing in Yorùbá Despite Global Success Nigerian Afrobeats superstar has opened up about why he continues to make most of his music in Yorùbá, even as his songs reach audiences around the world. Speaking with Essence in 2025, the award-winning singer explained that while he is capable of communicating and performing in English, Yorùbá remains the language that best expresses his emotions, personal experiences, and identity. «“I can talk to the whole world in English or probably sing to the whole world in English for everyone to understand it. But, my music is based on my story and my journey and the stuff that shapes me… I think I’m more comfortable to say it in Yorùbá because it has the depth of how I want it to be said.”» According to Asake, music is more than entertainment—it's a reflection of his life, culture, and personal journey. He believes Yorùbá allows him to communicate his emotions with greater authenticity and depth than English. His c...