Promoter Cries Foul As French Embassy Denies Small Doctor Visa

Mr. Romaric Boso, a show promoter based in France and the founder of ‘One Benin Fiesta’, has lambasted the French embassy in Nigeria for denying a visa to renowned vocalist Adekunle Temitope, better known as Small Doctor.

Boso stated that Small Doctor was scheduled to appear in France as part of his Europe Tour. However, the French embassy in Nigeria denied him a visa on the grounds that he would not return if granted one.

Boso said the reason for the visa rejection is comical because, in addition to being a big name in France, the headline artist, Small Doctor, is a well-known entertainer in the African entertainment industry. As a result, there was no reason to suspect that the artist and others would return to their base after the event.

Boso also stated that, despite his reputation as a registered show promoter in France, he is having difficulty obtaining visas for artists scheduled to perform at his One Benin Fiesta show, which was originally scheduled for July 6, 2024 but has since been rescheduled for August due to visa issues.

According to Boco, the headline artiste for the One Benin Fiesta is Small Doctor, who will perform in France alongside a Disc Jockey (DJ) and others.

Boco claimed to have followed due process after providing pertinent documentation to back up his assertions. And completed all of the tasks assigned by the French embassy in Nigeria.

In other news, Kafayat Shafau, a prominent Nigerian dancer and choreographer also known as Kaffy, has stated that some women now use dancing as a cover for prostitution.

Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Kaffy saidIn an interview with Saturday Beats, Kaffy stated, “Dance is not a hustler’s game, because a lot of girls are disguising prostitution by using dance. They would rather sell the sx side than the skill side. My only consolation is that the industry is growing so big that there is room for those kinds of people. Dance is an art form but sometimes, we cross the line, because of the sensual expression. I also do it, but there is a line I cannot cross, and clothes I cannot wear. One doesn’t need to be naked to be sxy or sensual, unlike what some people think.

“My advice to potential dancers is that they should choose their path, and be true to it. Don’t let pressure push you to a path you never originally wanted. You don’t have to alter your body, and there is more to dance than music videos and clubs. You can be a dance executive, coach, science, dance injury prevention, therapist, and many other things.”

Kaffy also disagreed with the popular notion that women don’t support women as much as men support their ilk.

She said, “Women not supporting women is not the situation. Men go to war to fight against their fellow men. Forget ‘bro code’, it is perception and what is popularised that makes it look like men support men more. I think men also tear men down; it is a human thing.

“Women are just more emotionally expressive, so you can detect when a woman doesn’t like another woman faster than a man who doesn’t like another man. A man could be smiling with his friend until the last minute and stab him in the back.

“But, once a woman walks into such situation, her energy changes towards the person, and it’s easy to know that something is wrong. Both genders have the capacity to not support one another.”