Skepta has been made a chief in Nigeria
Skepta has been made a chief in his parents' home state of Ogun in Nigeria.
The
MC has been in Nigeria for a "Homecoming" concert, which he invited the
likes of J Hus, Not3s, Wizkid and Davido to perform at.
His chieftaincy title is "Amuludun of Odo Aje", which literally means the "Chief Entertainer of Odo Aje".
"I
am honoured and will continue to put time and love into Nigeria,
especially the community of Odo Aje," Skepta, who was born in north
London, said.
The grime artist has spent a lot of time in Nigeria over the past few
years, performing at festivals and putting on his own shows.
The title he's been given is for "entertainers in all forms", according to BBC Lagos reporter Busayo Akogun.
Chieftain titles are given in recognition of a positive
contribution to community wellbeing - which Skepta's done through
entertainment.
"Also such people are known to be at the forefront
of transmitting culture and tradition of the land from one generation to
another using their trades," Busayo says.
The supermodel has been in Nigeria with the MC, where she walked in
Lagos Fashion Week and joined Skepta at his Homecoming pop-up shop.
The MC has previously been praised for his community work in Tottenham,
when he partnered with Levis to create a music space for local kids in
the community centre.
BBC
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