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  • Nobody can compete with me – Tems

    Nobody can compete with me – Tems

    Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi aka Tems, has revealed that her competition in the industry isn’t with anyone but herself.

    Tems asserted that nobody can compete with her musically.

    The Oscar-nominated diva spoke in a recent interview with Hot 97 FM, New York.

    She said: “I’m competitive within myself but I’m not competitive with other artists. Nobody can compete with me.

    “I’m original. I have had children. But also, I’m just all about being true to myself. My music is for people that relate to it. So my music is coming from me. And my music is my outlet.

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    “I started making music because I didn’t have friends. I heard something to say and I didn’t have anyone to say it to. So, I would just sing it. I will write it in a song and record it on my phone. I was doing that for years.

    “So, music is my outlet. Whether anybody listens to it or not, I’ve to release it. Whether it does or not, it’s none of my business. But I need to release it. And it’s for the people that can connect with it and are going through the same thing.”

    Tems added that she had never imagined all the accolades she has received so far, stressing that she just wanted to sing.

  • I almost dumped Christianity for Islam – Omah Lay

    I almost dumped Christianity for Islam – Omah Lay

    Celebrity singer Omah Lay, has opened up on how he almost converted to Islam despite growing up in the church.

    He said he doesn’t care about religion anymore but believes in the existence of God.

    Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Wunmi Bello, Omah Lay said: “As soon as I made money, I just switched; I just believed in God and became more human than religious. I don’t just enjoy religion anymore.

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    “I grew up in a Christian home. I spent a lot of time in church. And at some point, I was going to convert to Islam. But now I’m at the point where it’s just me and God. Not religion. Because I really don’t know anything about religion. That’s the problem. These holy books and what everybody is saying, I know it sounds true but these are just books that I can not find evidence that this was written by God or his servants.

    “So, I just feel like I don’t know anything in as much as I know the bible, Jesus and Allah. But at the end, I don’t have evidence. The only evidence I have is that there’s a God who is moving me. I know that there must be something that’s somewhere that’s in charge of this whole thing. I believe it’s God.”

  • Nobody should beg me, Davido reacts amid debt accusations

    Nobody should beg me, Davido reacts amid debt accusations

    Following the recent debt allegations from different quarters, superstar singer Davido has warned not to be begged when he begins to take actions.

    The Nation reported that Davido has been facing a series of debt accusations on social media.

    Leading the debt accusation, businessman Abu Salami called him out for owing him N218 million.

    Self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing CEO on her Instagram page also accused Davido of owing Lagos celebrity auto dealer, IVD N4.5 million for a car he had purchased for his aide, Israel DMW.

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    Also, singer Samklef, called out Davido for refusing to pay a University of Lagos (UNILAG) student, Mastermind, the N1 million allegedly owed him since 2020.

    In response to these allegations, the singer in a post on his official X, wrote: “Make nobody beg me.”

    The singer also in another post insinuated that those trolling him wanted attention.

    “You want to be famous ba?”

  • I’ve never been in a romantic relationship – Ilebaye

    I’ve never been in a romantic relationship – Ilebaye

    BBNaija All-Stars winner Ilebaye has claimed that she has never been romantically involved with anyone.

    Thee self-styled Gen Z Baddie claimed on the show that she was still a virgin.

    In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Ilebaye attributed her virginity to her upbringing.

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    She said her father was very disciplined.

    The host: “Have you been in a relationship before, in the past?”

    Ilebaye: “No.”

    The host: “How can you be in this…a Gen Z. Somebody born after 1998, the Tiktok generation. What happened? Were your parents strict? What is going on?”

    Ilebaye: “My dad is strict sha. But I don’t know.”

  • Unintended relationships most likely the best – Pere

    Unintended relationships most likely the best – Pere

    Reality TV star Pere Egbi has argued the best relationships are mostly those one never expected or planned for.

    Netizens liken his statement to his late found and unexpected bonding with Mercy Eke while on the BBNaija All-Stars show.

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    The two ex-housemates began a ‘ship’ at the end of the show and continued after leaving the house.

    According to Pere, he believes that the best relationships are ones that occur unexpectedly.

    He wrote: “The best relationships are those you never saw coming.”

  • MohBad’s wife was messing around, father alleges

    MohBad’s wife was messing around, father alleges

    Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad, has alleged his wife, Wunmi was not a faithful and loyal partner while he was alive.

    Mohbad’s father made the revelation at the coroner’s inquest amid investigations going on to find the culprit behind the singer’s death.

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    According to him, she used to drug his noodles so that he can be heavily sedated to enable her sleep with another signee who lives in the same house.

    He said: “Mohbad and I lived together for 18 good years. He has never fallen sick. I only took him to a chemist when he was 16 to treat rashes.

    “He left the house at the age of consent and began to assist Naira Marley while embarking on his own career in music.

    “When he started making it, he talked to me about reconciling with his mum which I did. He was happy and he bought me a car for this. When issues happened between him and Naira, he told me he would handle it.

    “Wunmi was a very unfaithful wife to my son. My son told me that she used to put sleeping pills in noodles for him and she would go and sleep with a signee in another room in the same house they were living.

    “I don’t trust Wunmi one bit. He told me that all the documents of his landed property were in the possession of Wunmi’s mother till today.

    “He came to visit me three days to his death. Concerning his neck that was bent in the casket, I didn’t know about it because I was not at the burial. It was later I saw the picture”.

  • Actress Mo Bimpe thanks ‘great support system’ Toyin Abraham

    Actress Mo Bimpe thanks ‘great support system’ Toyin Abraham

    Actress Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji aka Mo Bimpe has gushed over her senior colleague in the Toyin Abraham.

    While crowning Toyin ‘her’ Woman Crush, she thanked her for being a support system.

    Sharing photos of them twinning in matching outfits, she expressed love for her.

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    “Caption these playful photos of my mama @toyin_abraham and I. My WCW. This woman is very supportive. I love her mucho”, she said.

    Reacting, Toyin Abraham also affirmed her love for her.

    “Love u,” she wrote.

  • Asake, Tyla my favourite African artists – Singer Tems

    Asake, Tyla my favourite African artists – Singer Tems

    Singer Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has named Asake and South African singer Tyla her favourite African artists at the moment.

    The Oscar-nominated diva spoke on the red carpet of the Time100 Next Gala in New York recently.

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    The interviewer asked: “Who are your favourite African artists right now?”

    Tems responded: “My favourite African artists right now are Asake and Tyla.”

    She was one of the Honorees at the 2023 Time100 Next event. She was named as a next-gen voice.

  • Samklef gives Davido 24-hour ultimatum over alleged debt

    Samklef gives Davido 24-hour ultimatum over alleged debt

    Music producer Samuel Oguachuba aka Samklef, has accused singer Davido of failing to off set the N1m debt to a young lad, Mastermind.

    This is coming shortly after a businessman, Abu Salami, accused the singer of owing N218m over a business deal.

    Samklef gave Davido a 24-hour deadline to pay up, adding that he had reached out to Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, over the issue to no avail.

    He said: “Abeg anybody wey know Davido, tell am say I give am 24 hours to pay Mastermind the N1 million wey e don dey owe my boy since 2020. Since 2020 e don dey owe Mastermind N1 million and this boy dey suffer.

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    “I don reach out to Asa (Asika) but I realise say you join confra because you wan dey oppress people, anytime dey call you out, you dey feel say u get upper hand. 24 hours if you no give Mastermind him N1 million, me myself you see this page, we go drag am, I go drag you.”

    “You’re supposed to be celebrating your time right now, you know say u just born, you suppose to dey peaceful dey celebrate but you dey everywhere and na you con find my tail.

    “We are fighting for justice for the common man, you’re supposed to be a role model to other people but u go dey oppress people because you feel say you dey above the law because you get connections, no worry, dey play.”

  • I’ve never been this afraid for Nigeria – Mabel Makun

    I’ve never been this afraid for Nigeria – Mabel Makun

    Mabel Makun, wife of popular comedian, Ayo Makun, has expressed worries over the state of the economy.

    She lamented the rate at which business enterprises are diminishing because of the exchange rate.

    The mother of two said that she is sick of seeing price increases because business is so slow right now.

    She claimed parents are pulling their children out of school to receive home tutorial and ordinary guys can no longer afford a loaf of bread.

    Mabel bemoaned the fact that everything has become luxurious and that even basic necessities are now luxuries.

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    She wrote: “Never been this afraid for my country, Nigeria.

    Exchange rate is killing businesses.

    We are tired of increasing prices!

    Business is now draining! An average common man can no longer afford a loaf of bread.

    Parents withdrawing their kids from schools for home tutors.

    Basic needs are now luxury!

    Everything is high. affordability has suddenly become Fiction!

    What is the way out?”