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  • Iyabo Ojo reveals MohBad’s last wish to her

    Iyabo Ojo reveals MohBad’s last wish to her

    Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Iyabo Ojo, has revealed the last wish of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka MohBad as she continues to mourn the deceased.

    The Nation reported that the former signee of Naira Marley’s record label tragically passed away at the age of 27 under unclear circumstances on September 12.

    Paying her respect to MohBad, Iyabo Ojo reveals that his last wish was to do a TikTok video with her.

    The actress explained that he had expressed this wish while in the UK.

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    Unfortunately, she had no idea that his wish would never come true.

    The mother of two is now honouring his memory by creating TikTok videos in his memory.

    She made a promise to Mohbad, vowing to persist until she gets justice for his untimely demise.

    She wrote: “Imole, your last wish from me in the UK was to make a TikTok video with you once I returned back to Nigeria, but unfortunately, I never knew it would be my tribute to you…. no matter the distraction, I will never back down until.”

  • Beauty deactivates social media accounts over alleged relationship issues

    Beauty deactivates social media accounts over alleged relationship issues

    Former Big Brother Naija Level up housemate, Beauty Tukura has left a worrisome message after deactivating her social media platforms.

    It appears Beauty is having relationship problems as she took to Snapchat to share her feelings and how disappointed she was.

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    She wrote: “Why can’t people be honest in relationships? Why is the first instinct to lie in situations that deserve honesty?”

    This message which was deleted a few hours from her story has got a lot of people talking as many try to guess who might be behind the reason for the cryptic post by Beauty.

  • Bella Shmurda promises to take care of MohBad’s son

    Bella Shmurda promises to take care of MohBad’s son

    Sensational singer Ahmed Abiola aka Bella Shmurda has vowed to take care of Liam, the son of his late friend and colleague, MohBad.

    Bella Shmurda sent a message to his friend telling him that he is yet to fully recover from the shock of losing his best friend.

    He said he has become an alcoholic since the passing of his friend.

    The ‘Cash App’ crooner regretted that his son, Abiola Imole, whom he named after MohBad, would grow up not knowing his namesake.

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    He promised to maintain Mohbad’s legacy as well as take care of his son, Liam.

    Sharing a picture of Mohbad, Bella Shmurda wrote: “You told me to stop mourning. I have been trying. I just hope you’re okay where you are, cos have not been happy for days. I have been drinking and going back and forth on how to move on.

    “It’s sad that Abiola Imole never get to know you. But be rest assured that I will tell your story. And I will definitely take care of our fruits. I’m passing all the love to our sons.

    “Lol. Lowkey, I’m Bella and Sons Inc.”

  • Samklef stole my N1.3m, laptop, Isaac Fayose alleges

    Samklef stole my N1.3m, laptop, Isaac Fayose alleges

    Isaac, brother of former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose,has accused record producer and blogger, Samklef of stealing his laptop and money.

    He said the ‘Molowo Noni’ crooner stole about N1.3 million and his laptop before fleeing to the United States of America.

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    He vowed to jail Samklef if he ever returns to Nigeria.

    On his Instagram page, Fayose wrote: “You stole my laptop and ran away with my 1.3 million naira, @Samklef.

    “Ole nah ole. Anytime you enter Naija nah Kirikiri, straight.”

  • You can abort all your children if you like, Princess hits Phyna

    You can abort all your children if you like, Princess hits Phyna

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Princess Onyejekwe has criticised Phyna for labelling all women abortionists.

    Phyna emphatically stated that no woman can boldly say that they haven’t had an abortion once or twice.

    The experienced abortionist argued that all women, except virgins, commit abortion, stressing that pregnancy prevention pills and measures are all forms of abortion.

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    Her generalisation didn’t sit well with Princess, who called Phyna out on X, telling her to stop forcing her opinion on women.

    She wrote: “@unusualphyna, have your abortion in peace. Stop shoving it down our throat. If you want, abort all your unborn children; it’s your body. Your own guilt will kill you.”

  • Phyna blasts Princess over abortion stance

    Phyna blasts Princess over abortion stance

    Reality star, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor aka Phyna has slammed colleague Princess for disagreeing women who take morning-after pills are engaging in abortion.

    The Nation reported that the Level Up winner of the BBNaija reality show asserted that those who take pills after sexual intercourse are no different from those who go through the process medically and professionally.

    However, Princess mocked her by saying that she can’t force people to agree with her view on abortion.

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    Phyna put her on a blast as she heavily ridiculed her claim of having a billionaire boyfriend.

    “Princess with your imbecile voice?

    “Wey be like person wey them train from deaf and dumb ebubuwbuuuuuuu you don dy find my trouble since……. Pis just chill because eh…….. your mind go Dey”

    She added: “Since I was in the house that woman has been on my case wetin happen?

    “Na my head them dy pass go your billionaire boyfriend house? Mind your business mummy, leave me alone mama”

  • When everyone left, you stood by me, Spyro celebrates mum on birthday

    When everyone left, you stood by me, Spyro celebrates mum on birthday

    Rising singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David aka Spyro has celebrated his mother’s birthday with a touching epistle of how she struggled and strive for success.

    Taking to his Instagram page, he expressed unshaken and absolute love for his mother while referring to her as the only beautiful woman he knows.

    The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner appreciated his mother’s unwavering support, emphasising that she stood by him when others had doubts and supported his music career.

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    Spyro also revealed how witnessing her struggle to make ends meet despite her sacrifices for their family deeply affected him.

    “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, the only fine girl that I know … seeing you live a substandard life even after all your investment in us broke my heart, I turned to GOD and prayed my heart out as I just want to give you the best of life and I will forever serve him for answering …

    “When everyone turned their backs on me, you stood your ground for me … You supported me when I chose to do music even tho you were not sure about it … Pls guys help me say a big prayer for my mum today. momma jaye lo, you can have whatever you like,” he wrote.

  • Many young people are confused, says Kaffy

    Many young people are confused, says Kaffy

    Award winning dancer, Kafayat Shafau aka Kaffy has opined that many young people are confused and seek guidance.

    The Guinness World Record holder made this known during an empowerment training for young talents in the creative sector tagged ‘Passion and Profit.’

     Speaking about her vision for the youths, the mother of two said, “It is about creating solutions for the problems in the society. Young people are confused, needing guidance, mentorship, and are hurting and going to whomever that can listen to them and that is the danger.”

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     Continuing, she said, “When a young person wants to escape with what is wrong in the head and ends up in the grasp of the wrong nurturer, we would continue to have a cycle of decadence and the way I have seen it 10 years ago and now, it is becoming worse. They say in life there is a balance, we cannot eradicate evil and eradicate good but we can suffocate evil and allow good to breathe. Right now, they are trying to make bad things look good. Even our corporate entities are spending money on frivolous things rather than things that would educate people. Ever since I started this programme, I have gotten girls off the streets, I have taken guys off evil things or even eradicated it in their minds because what they are looking for was self-value. Some people don’t need a billion to be happy but they are telling them they need a billion to be somebody. We need to change that. So, I created the Kaffy Boss Academy as a centre where we get to nurture people’s talent and make them a boss of it.”

     The Kaffy Boss Academy has hosted a series of workshops providing practical solutions and thought provoking conversations essential to engage the minds of passionate and ready to do  the work individuals.

     The ‘Passion and Profit’ event had facilitators like Adaorah Lumina, Akintunde Bada, and Michael MBA ‘Ogbolon’ among others.

  • Mr Eazi releases The Evil Genius

    Mr Eazi releases The Evil Genius

    Singer and producer, Mr Eazi has released his highly anticipated album, ‘The Evil Genius.’

     Recorded between several African countries, Europe and U.S. that include Republic du Benin, Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria, Mr Eazi dives deeply into subjects like love, betrayal, loneliness, and family, in ‘The Evil Genius’ as expressed through three distinctive acts.

     The record label executive also features other music acts like Angelique Kidjo, Tekno, Efya, Whoisakin, Joeboy, and Soweto Gospel Choir on the album.

     He also worked with producers that include Kel-P, Knucks, Michael Brun, Andre Vibez , Yung Willis, Nonso Amadi, KillBeatz, M.O.G Beatz, E Kelly, Type A, Stikmatik, Phantom, Beat Butcha, Venna, and KDream on the project.

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     In a first-of-its-kind fusion of African music and art, Mr Eazi commissioned visual artists from across the continent to create a unique, physical art piece to represent each of the album’s 16 tracks.

     As he travelled through Africa, Europe, and America recording the album, Mr Eazi forged relationships with visual artists whose work he encountered along the way. Noting a lack of meaningful collaboration between Africa’s exploding pop music scene and the continent’s fine art creators, Mr Eazi personally handpicked 13 artists, representing eight African countries, adding art curator and patron to his already extensive resume of pursuits.

     For the album’s cover art, Mr Eazi collaborated with celebrated Nigerian stylist, designer and photographer Daniel Obasi, known for his work with Beyoncé and Louis Vuitton.

  • Omowunmi Dada to work with University of Michigan on African languages

    Omowunmi Dada to work with University of Michigan on African languages

    Nigeria’s Omowunmi Dada will be working with the University of Michigan in the United States to develop audio-visual materials for teaching African languages.

     According to the U.S. Department of Education, the African Studies Center (ASC) and the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) of the University of Michigan welcomed the award-winning actress to campus as the 2023 Global Artist in Residence.

     The Global Artist in Residence program will see the actress working with DAAS language instructors in developing audio-visual materials for teaching African languages as well as engaging with the broader University of Michigan (U-M) campus community.

      In addition, she will engage with elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers in Southeast Michigan. She will also make presentations about Nollywood and African filmmaking at events organised in partnership with various U-M schools and departments and local organisations while educating the next generation about the Nigerian culture.

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     “Through this unique opportunity, I am excited to engage with faculty, staff, and students at the University of Michigan, sharing the rich tapestry of African culture and the incredible journey of the Nigerian movie industry, of which I am proud to be a part. Together, we will explore the captivating stories, diverse traditions, and the creative spirit that defines Africa, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans in ways that promote the culture of collaboration between the United States and the continent of Africa,” she said.

     ASC Director, Prof. Omolade Adunbi described Dada as a phenomenal actor whose presence in the movie industry in Nigeria and Africa has helped introduce a new flair to how we understand Nollywood and filmmaking on the continent.

     The 2023 Global Artist in Residence was established through a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education and administered by ASC and in collaboration with DAAS