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Family calls off burial arrangements for late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Burial arrangements earlier announced for late gospel musician, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, have been cancelled. The cancellation was announced by the family on Saturday through a video post on Instagram shared by two close colleagues of the deceased, Lanre Alewilese and Alayo Melody. The statement read: “This is to inform you that all…
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Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye reconcile after 2023 election feud
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nigerian musicians, Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye of the former P-Square duo, have reconciled following the public banter they engaged in during the 2023 general elections. The tussle erupted in February 2023 after Seun referred to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, as an opportunist who could not save Nigeria. Seun’s opinion…
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Nigerian singer L.A.X shares romantic engagement video with lover
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nigerian musician Damilola Afolabi, fondly known as L.A.X, has announced his engagement to the public. The artiste shared memorable moments from his proposal in a video, in which his partner, Ella, says yes. Releasing the video, captioned “To loving you forever always. D & E” on his Instagram page on Thursday, the footage showed L.A.X…
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Davido blasts alleged daughter, mother over DNA test request
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Afrobeats musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has lashed out at his alleged daughter, Anu Adeleke, and her mother following a renewed request for a paternity test. In a series of Instagram posts shared on Thursday evening, alleged conversations between Anu and her alleged father surfaced, revealing that she had sent Davido a direct…
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Comedian Bovi blasts Super Eagles over AFCON semi-final performance
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular comedian and actor, Bovi, has criticised the Super Eagles’ performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final. In a video released earlier on Wednesday via his Instagram handle, the comedian lamented the attitude of the Nigerian Super Eagles players on the pitch, singling out Samuel Chukwueze in particular. Addressing the footballers, he said: “I…
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Self-proclaimed daughter of Davido demands DNA test to establish paternity
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Anu Adeleke, the teenager whose mother claims she was fathered by David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly demanded a DNA test to confirm her paternity. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Anu addressed Davido directly, requesting that he submit to the test. She said the letter was written solely by her, without assistance from…
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Tinubu congratulates Nigerian artistes on success at 9th AFRIMA
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), saying their achievements underscore the growing influence of Nigeria’s music and creative industry across Africa and beyond. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the president described the strong showing by Nigerian artistes at the awards…
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AFRIMA 2026: Lagos positions African music as cultural, economic power
Lagos State has reaffirmed its leadership in Africa’s creative and cultural landscape, using the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026 to showcase African music not just as entertainment, but as a driving force for cultural diplomacy, youth empowerment, and economic growth. Speaking at the grand finale on Sunday, 11th January 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
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9th AFRIMA unites artistes as delegates from 48 countries celebrate music excellence
The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) once again demonstrated why it is considered Africa’s premier music awards platform, bringing together artistes, delegates, and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries to celebrate the continent’s rich and diverse musical talent. Held from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, the week-long event featured a vibrant atmosphere…
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Remains of deceased Omatu brothers laid to rest in Anambra
By Folashade Olorunfemi – A sober mood enveloped the Omatu family and sympathisers as the remains of the three Omatu brothers — Steve, 40; Casmir, 39; and Collins, 37 — who lost their lives in the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House fire incident on Lagos Island, Lagos State, were laid to rest in Ihiala, Anambra State, earlier today. The burial…
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