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  • Pay Bill: Banjohifi unveils gritty, soulful anthem for everyday hustler

    Pay Bill: Banjohifi unveils gritty, soulful anthem for everyday hustler

    Nigerian rising star Banjohifi (Adebanjo Aladegbami) has released a powerful new single, Pay Bills, under his independent label, Hifi Entertainment.

    The track delivers a raw, unfiltered reflection of financial struggles and the relentless hustle millions face daily.

    Rooted in Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and street-pop, Pay Bills blends infectious rhythms with gritty storytelling, capturing the emotions of living paycheck to paycheck and the resilience needed to keep pushing.

    “This one is for the real hustlers, not chasing clout or luxury, but grinding to survive, to feed the family, keep the lights on, and just pay bills. That’s the truth for most of us,” Banjohifi said.

    Running under three minutes, the track is both punchy and relatable, offering a working-class anthem that is as danceable as it is meaningful.

    Building on previous releases like Scanner, Whining, and Top, the single further cements Banjohifi’s reputation as one of the most authentic voices in Nigeria’s evolving soundscape.

    Pay Bills is now streaming across all major platforms and is set to resonate with fans of Burna Boy, Olamide, and Omah Lay, while showcasing Banjohifi’s distinct place in the global Afrobeats movement.

  • Vee: My life’s mission is to avoid getting pregnant by wrong man

    Vee: My life’s mission is to avoid getting pregnant by wrong man

    Reality TV star and actress Vee has disclosed that her top priority in life is to avoid getting pregnant by the wrong man.

    In a video message, she admitted that dating, especially in Lagos, comes with many challenges and stressed that she is determined to protect herself from unnecessary emotional pain.

    Describing herself as stubborn and strong-willed, Vee explained that she focuses on self-preservation and making careful decisions in her relationships.

    “It is my mission in life to avoid the wrong man getting me pregnant. And it’s not to say I’m better than the women who have been in that position,” she said.

     “It’s simply because I know myself, I know what I’m like, and I try to avoid certain situations that would put me in a state of psychosis. I’m passionate about not getting f*cked over, and maybe that is what stops me from finding unapologetic love.

    “I’m stubborn. I’m hard-headed. But I’m not stupid. I need to make sure that when it comes to choosing a life partner, I try my best to get it right. You can’t know someone 100 per cent, but you can try your best. People’s experience is the best teacher, not in my world. Especially when there’s the internet, where people are sharing their experiences. I don’t need to experience something to know that it’s not going to work for me”.

  • Vector reveals how his song helped psychiatric patient overcome depression

    Vector reveals how his song helped psychiatric patient overcome depression

    Singer and rapper Vector Tha Viper has shared a touching story about the life-changing impact of his music.

    Speaking on a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, he revealed that his hit track ‘Early Momo’ with Goodgirl LA once helped a patient at a psychiatric home overcome depression.

    Vector stressed that the true measure of musical success is not just chart performance but the positive influence songs have on listeners’ lives.

    He explained that certain tracks resonate deeply during difficult times, citing his collaboration with Seyi Vibez, ‘Mercy’, as another example.

    According to him, music should connect with people’s emotional states, offering solace and comfort when they need it most.

     “I can tell when people are struggling because certain records come up on streams. Like the record with Seyi Vibez, ‘Mercy.’ When it pops up, you will know that people have started overthinking. And that is what music should really be. It should be spread across in such a way that whatever people are going through, they find the music to fit that purpose.

    “Now, how do you say that is not successful because that’s not the chart? I released Early Momo, and I got a message from a psychiatric home that said it helped somebody who was depressed… That’s a successful moment in somebody else’s life that I didn’t even intend to. So, success has different definitions,” Vector explained.

  • Skales, DJ Neptune defend Mr. May D over viral street performance video

    Skales, DJ Neptune defend Mr. May D over viral street performance video

    Singer Skales and DJ Neptune have risen in defence of Mr. May D after a video of him performing on the street went viral.

    DJ Neptune expressed disappointment at the negative reactions, stressing that Mr. May D is simply hustling legally with his God-given talent and deserves respect.

    He added that the fact someone is struggling today does not mean they won’t succeed tomorrow.

    DJ Neptune wrote, “Sigh! Your fellow man is hustling legally for his daily bread with his God-given talent, and this is what you have to say? Everything shouldn’t be for cruise. E red today, no mean say e no go green tomorrow. SMH”.

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    Skales took a stronger stance, blessing Mr. May D and praising him for his honest work.

    He criticised those mocking Mr. May D, calling them out for having no real achievements and probably being scammers.

    Skales emphasised that many artists face struggles and that being down today doesn’t mean they won’t rise again.

    Skales wrote: “God bless you Mayd …, na honest work you dey do you no kill person… stay deligent …GOD GATCHYOU BROTHER.. I am praying for you.

    “God bless you Neppy for this… Alota artiste go through tings men … because he is down today don’t mean he ain’t gon rise again … to think that nigga mocking him has no form of achievement but he pushing 40 and prolly is a scammer and he is here mocking someone with a real job … look the big scar wey dey him face sef … shrek looking grown ass man”.

  • Aproko Doctor warns women against ‘cryptic pregnancy’ scam

    Aproko Doctor warns women against ‘cryptic pregnancy’ scam

    Nigerian doctor, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has raised alarm over a rising “cryptic pregnancy” scam targeting unsuspecting women.

    According to him, fraudsters posing as medical professionals administer hormone injections to mimic pregnancy symptoms and later hand victims babies believed to have been trafficked.

    In a post on X, he cautioned, “There’s a pregnancy SCAM going on: Anybody that tells you that another person cannot see the baby in your womb with an ultrasound scan is about to scam you.”

    “If there’s a pregnancy it would be seen by ultra sound scans. A lot of women are being scammed this way.

    “Then they pump them full of drugs to mimic pregnancy and tell them not to do scans. Then produce a baby and give it to the woman. It’s a criminal racket”.

    The warning about the pregnancy scam gained traction after Bambam, a former Big Brother Naija star, shared a viral testimony about a woman in her church who allegedly carried a pregnancy for three years and four months, calling it “God’s miracle.”

    This claim sparked controversy, prompting Dr. Olusina Ajidahun, known as ‘The Bearded Dr. Sina’ on X to weigh in and reiterate his earlier warnings about the “cryptic pregnancy” scam.

    “Trust me, the woman in your church is unlikely to have carried the baby for 3 years.

    “She was likely injected with hormones to make her gain weight and have pregnancy symptoms like vomiting. Ask her, Her scans were likely done only in one hospital ( They will tell her not to go elsewhere)

    “On the day of the said delivery, they knocked her & made her sleep with drugs and then gave her a stolen baby.

    “It is a cartel of Baby factories that give stolen children to desperate, middle aged to elderly and women longing for children. They tell them it is “Cryptic pregnancy.”

    The “cryptic pregnancy” scam has been exposed by a BBC Africa Eye investigation, revealing the ruthless exploitation of desperate women.

    Fraudsters pose as medical professionals, administering hormone injections to mimic pregnancy symptoms, and later handing women babies believed to have been trafficked.

    These women are often told not to seek second opinions and are left confused and heartbroken after being tricked into believing they’re pregnant.

    The investigation uncovered facilities where victims, including teenagers, were held against their will and subjected to inhumane conditions.

    Experts warned that this scam preys on vulnerable women, often charging them large sums for fake treatments.

  • Davido set to represent Nigeria at Coachella 2026

    Davido set to represent Nigeria at Coachella 2026

    Afrobeats singer Davido is set to make a highly anticipated appearance at Coachella 2026, becoming the only Nigerian artist featured in the festival’s line-up.

    He will take the stage on April 11 and 18, bringing his unique Afrobeats sound to the iconic California venue, Empire Polo Club.

    The Coachella 2026 line-up boasts an impressive array of artists, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

    Other notable acts include The Strokes, Iggy Pop, Nine Inch Nails (in collaboration with Boys Noize), and FKA twigs, among many others.

    The festival will take place over two weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19. 

    Day 1 performers at Coachella 2026 (April 10 & 17)

    Sabrina Carpenter has been confirmed as the headline act for day one at Coachella 2026. 

    She would take on the stage alongside other acts which include the XX, Nine Inch Noize, Disclosure, Turnstile, Ethel Cain, Dijon, Teddy Swims, KATSEYE, Devo, Sexyy Red, Central Cee, Foster the People, Levity, Blood Orange, Moby, Marlon Hoffstadt, Lykke Li, fakemink, Gordo, Creepy Nuts, Joyce Manor, BINI, Kettama, Groove Armada, Joost, HUGEL, CMAT, Slayyyter, Prospa, Hot Mulligan, Hamdi, Fleshwater, Max Styler, Wednesday, Dabeull, The Two Lips, Ninajirachi, Max Dean x Luke Dean, Cachirula & Loojan, Jessica Brankka, Chloé Caillet x Rossi., Arodes NewDad, Carolina Durante, floweroulove, Febuary, Bob Baker Marionettes, Youna, and Sahar Z.

    Day 2 performers at Coachella 2026 (April 11 & 18)

    Justin Bieber will make his debut as a performer on day 2 of Coachella 2026 as the headline act. Other acts who will also perform on the same day of the festival include: The Strokes, GIVEON, Addison Rae, Labrinth, SOMBR, David Byrne, Interpol, AlexG, SwaeLee, Solomun, Taemin, PinkPantheress, Royel Otis, REZZ, Fujii Kaze, Adriatique, Davido, Boys Noize Geese, rusowsky, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Green Velvet × AYYBO, Luísa Sonza, ZULAN, Los Hermanos Flores, Bedouin, Ceremony, 54 Ultra, Noga Erez, Ben Sterling, Blondshell, Lambrini Girls, Ecca Vandal, Mind Enterprises, Freak Slug, SOSA, Mahmut Orhan, Riordan, Die Spitz, WHATMORE, GENESI, and Yamagucci.

    Day 3 performers for Coachella 2026 (April 12 & 19)

    Karol G has been confirmed as the headline act for Day three at Coachella 2026. Other acts expected to join her on the same day include: Young Thug, Kaskade, BIGBANG, Laufey, Major Lazer, Iggy Pop, FKA twigs, Wet Leg, Clipse, Subtronics, Little Simz, Mochakk, Duke Dumont, Worship, Armin van Buuren x Adam Beyer, Holly Humberstone, Gigi Perez, The Rapture, Suicidal Tendencies, BUNT., French Police, Black Flag, Oklou Röyksopp, The Chats, DRAIN, Model/Actriz, COBRAH, Los Retros, WhoVadeWho, Jane Remover, RØZ, Glitterer, Carlita x Josh Baker, MESTIZA, &friends, AZZECCA, LE YORA, Samia, and Tomora.

  • I wish people would ask me ‘how I’m doing’ – Davido shares heartfelt desire

    I wish people would ask me ‘how I’m doing’ – Davido shares heartfelt desire

    Grammy-nominated singer Davido has shared his heartfelt desire for genuine connection and care.

    In a recent interview, he revealed that simple questions like “How are you?” can make a significant impact on his well-being.

    According to Davido, the gestures of concern and brief, meaningful conversations can alleviate stress and show that people truly care.

    He emphasised that material gifts or financial support aren’t what he needs; instead, it’s the genuine human connection that matters.

    The interviewer asked, “What is something you wished you got asked more?”

    Davido replied, “How’re you? Because you’ll just be stressed out. Just the little things. People just asking you how are you and then having 5 to 10 minutes talks could do a lot. I obviously don’t want your money. Cause I’m up, you know. It’s just the little things that count.”

  • Tiwa Savage opens up on painful past relationship

    Tiwa Savage opens up on painful past relationship

    Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed details of a difficult past relationship with a fellow celebrity, describing how secrecy and disrespect led to its breakdown.

    Speaking on Joe Budden’s podcast, Tiwa disclosed that her ex-partner insisted their romance remain private, claiming public knowledge would hinder his ability to “work the room” at events.

    She recounted how the secrecy left her feeling silenced, as she often watched him openly flirt and mingle with other women while she was unable to confront him.

    “It’s the disrespect,” she said. “I am a public figure and he is as well. He told me he didn’t want us to go public. He said, ‘When we’re out, I might be talking to other people, but I’m only doing it so people don’t suspect.’ I couldn’t say anything. It was happening right in front of me.”

    According to her, the relationship eventually ended due to the issues.

    Her revelation came as she celebrates a major career milestone with the release of her 13-track album This One Is Personal, which explores themes of pain, healing, and growth.

  • Foundation unveils ‘Aro Ajatakiri beauty pageant’ to empower ladies

    Foundation unveils ‘Aro Ajatakiri beauty pageant’ to empower ladies

    Peace Foundation, led by Ireland-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, Lady Peace Uchechi Okoro-Bergin, has launched ‘Aro Ajatakiri Beauty Pageant 2025’.

    She said the beauty pageant was designed to inspired confidence, celebrate culture, and empowered next generation of women.

    The pageant, slated to hold on Sunday, January 5, 2026, at the Community Square in Aro Ajatakiri, will have in attendance high-profile guests, government functionaries and dignitaries among others.

    Speaking on the motivation behind the initiative, Lady Peace, who is fondly known as ‘Oke-nwa of Aro Ajatakiri’ said the event is more than just glamour, but a celebration of natural beauty, resilience, and cultural pride.

    She explained that the pageant was born from her desire to give young women a platform where they could be seen, embraced, and recognized for their uniqueness.

    She said: “The contest is open to daughters of Aro Ajatakiri both home and abroad between ages 18 and 30. It offers mouth-watering prizes: ₦1.5 million for the winner, ₦1 million for the first runner-up, and ₦500,000 for the second runner-up. 

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    “Unlike conventional pageants, there are no restrictions on height, weight, or previous experience.

    “Beyond the glitz of fashion catwalks, cultural displays, and native language presentations, the event will also feature a guest lecture, awards, and a grand finale where one contestant will be crowned the inaugural Miss Aro Ajatakiri Queen 2025.”

    Lady Peace, who earned the chieftaincy title for her immense contributions to community development and support for the less privileged, said her vision was to promote unity, empower women financially, and inspire them to break boundaries regardless of their beginnings.

    With anticipation building, the Aro Ajatakiri community is gearing up for a historic event that promises not only elegance but also a powerful message of empowerment and inclusivity.

  • Tacha slams content creators for ‘mocking’ infrastructure issues in Lagos

    Tacha slams content creators for ‘mocking’ infrastructure issues in Lagos

    Former Big Brother Naija star Tacha has defended Lagos State, criticising content creators who constantly spotlight the state’s infrastructure challenges.

    In a post on X, she accused them of hypocrisy, arguing that they make it seem as though Lagos is the only state in Nigeria with problems.

    She challenged them to showcase highbrow areas in their own states, questioning whether they even know their local government chairmen.

    “All these content creators! Everyday Lagos state Lagos state! One will think ‘Lagos state’ is the only state in Nigeria. Oyah post ‘highbrow’ area in your own state and you’ll be nowhere to be found… doubt you even know who your local govt chairman is… sighs,” she wrote.

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    Her comments follow a wave of online claims, including those by ex-NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye (Raye) and influencer Scott Iguma, alleging that Lagos “smells.”

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has since dismissed the claims, describing them as deliberate attempts to tarnish the state’s image.