Grammy-nominated singer Davido has thrown his support behind talent manager Ubi Franklin, who faced allegations of stealing a luxury watch at the singer’s Miami wedding.
After Franklin denied the claims, Davido backed him up, saying he owes no one an explanation and labelling the rumor spreaders as “fools”.
He wrote, “You owe nobody any explanation… fools.”
Davido stood by Franklin during a tough time as Franklin prepares to lay his sister to rest.
Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who was detained over an alleged altercation on an Ibom Air flight, has spoken out after her release from Kirikiri Prison.
In an Instagram post, Emmanson thanked her supporters for their prayers and love during her detention, saying she’s still recovering from the physical and emotional toll of her experience.
She expressed gratitude to her loved ones and God, and announced plans to seek medical treatment before sharing her side of the story.
“Thank you so much for all the Prayers, Love, and support, I’ve been released from the Prison, but I’m still in pains due to how I was treated. I just need some rest and medical treatment before I give out my own version of the event. Thank you so much my Lovely Friends and Supporters. I really appreciate y’all from the button of my heart. God bless y’all. THANK YOU MY GREAT GOD!!!”, she wrote.
Emmanson’s release followed the withdrawal of charges by the complainant and Ibom Air, prompting the court to discharge her.
Media personality Toke Makinwa’s pregnancy announcement has gone viral, with her Instagram post garnering over 60,000 comments within just five hours.
The 40-year-old shared a heartwarming video showcasing her baby bump, describing motherhood as “the biggest project of my life.”
She wrote, “The biggest project of my life, the highest calling ever! 2025,” What a difference a year can make”. That was my prophetic declaration entering into the New Year. Dear God, You did this one; you have completely changed my life. You opened this door that nobody can shut. I hope I never get over what you’ve done for me. You stirred the waters and put me in yourself.
“This testimony, the timing…. You make all things beautiful in your time, and this is just perfect. You are the God who will put his reputation at risk just to save me, all the time I was convinced you had forgotten me. I didn’t understand why it took so long, but now I see it. You worked on my heart posture to get me ready for the biggest blessing and the highest calling.
“You truly are the God of time and chance. Listen, God is never late, and God can be trusted. My healed pain will break someone else’s chain, and that’s why you’ve put us on here to shine your light. My Season is here.
“I’ve worn so many hats over the years, but this one trumps them all, and I’m so humbled to have been chosen. You guys have been with me from the start, the girl you met on the radio, the brand you’ve supported all these years. This victory is major. You get to see me as a Mother, I get to raise my own. Na me be this? Hallelujah! My bug, I cannot wait to meet you, you’ve made me the happiest person on earth, baby, thank you. Thank you for choosing me to come through life to be the greatest reflection of God’s grace. The answer to my prayers, this whole journey has given me life, you’ve blessed me already. My heart is over the moon! Here’s life lately….”
Fans and colleagues quickly flooded her page with congratulatory messages, celebrating this new chapter in her life.
When High Chief Obio Oloyejulius tells people to stop carrying the weight of their youthful mistakes, he speaks from experience. His upcoming podcast “Old Secrets,” launching Sunday, August 17th, isn’t just about entertainment; it’s about liberation through shared vulnerability.
“Stop worrying about things you did when you were young and naive. Don’t let them ruin your present. Nothing is new—you’re not the only one who has done or seen such things,” Oloyejulius counsels, articulating the therapeutic philosophy behind his Oloflix TV show.
The concept emerged from Oloyejulius’ understanding that many Nigerians suffer in silence, believing their past actions make them uniquely flawed. His solution? Create a safe space where celebrities and everyday people can share their “old secrets” and discover they’re not alone in their humanity.
“Some people carry heavy burdens in their hearts, thinking they’ve done the worst things in the past and that God is not happy with them. But when they hear your own old secrets, they realise theirs were just small compared to yours,” he explains, describing the unexpected healing that occurs during filming.
The show’s approach to creating psychological safety is deliberately unconventional. “The world is changing, and there’s nothing new you can say that will truly harm you afterwards,” Oloyejulius argues, believing that openness, rather than secrecy, provides protection in today’s world.
His guest selection for the premiere season reflects this philosophy. Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Seyi Awolowo, Bimbo Thomas, and other prominent figures will share stories that demonstrate how shared vulnerability can strengthen rather than damage reputations.
“These secrets don’t have to be about you personally; it could be something you saw but no one knew you witnessed. It’s in the past, so it won’t hurt anyone now,” Oloyejulius clarifies, noting that the stories often involve harmless childhood mischief that becomes comedic gold years later.
The host admits that many guests experience post-interview anxiety. “Many of my guests feel like they’ve said too much after the show, feeling shy about it. But I always tell them it’s not bad, your story might help someone else open up,” he reveals, positioning the show as a form of community healing.
Oloyejulius believes this therapeutic approach will keep audiences engaged: “The more old secrets we get from our guests, the more our audience will keep waiting eagerly for the next episode.”
Afrobeats star Davido said his hit song “With You,” featuring Omah Lay, almost didn’t make it to his album “5ive”.
In a recent interview on American News Television ABC, Davido revealed that he considered removing the track from the album, which would have been a huge mistake since it became the biggest hit from the project and one of the biggest Afrobeats records of 2025.
“It almost didn’t make the album… Every time I remember I almost took it off the album, my heart starts beating.
“Shout out to Omah Lay. I am glad we were able to collaborate on a true African classic,” the multi-award-winning superstar stated.
The song’s success has proven to be a wise decision, and Davido has praised Omah Lay, calling their collaboration a “true African classic”.
The song has been a highlight of Davido’s ongoing 5 Alive tour, with a memorable performance at the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada drawing a rousing response from the audience.
The tour has been a huge success, with Davido recently celebrating the sell-out of 12 venues across North America.
To mark the milestone, Davido and his team cut a celebratory cake after his concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, USA.
The tour was briefly paused for Davido’s lavish Miami wedding to his long-term partner, Chioma Rowland, which was attended by several high-profile guests, including Aliko Dangote, Bukola Saraki, and Alex Otti.
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has surprised a noodle seller with a generous gift of over 50 cartons of Indomie after she shared a video of herself listening to his song “Coco Money” in her kiosk.
The vendor, Eyinju, had commented on one of his posts, mentioning she enjoyed his music while working.
“I dey chop coco money everyday on my Mp inside my Pako Indomie café”, she wrote.
Adekunle Gold responded with a promise to help stock up her shop, and true to his word, he sent a large package of noodles to her store.
“Let’s help you stock up more @adekunlegoldfp”, he replied.
Eyinju was overwhelmed with gratitude, describing the gesture as a dream come true.
She praised Adekunle Gold’s kindness, humility, and down-to-earth nature, saying he had touched her heart and added value to her small business.
Eyinju wrote, “To the ever-golden Adekunle Gold @adekunleGOLD, I’m truly overwhelmed with gratitude. It still feels like a dream because just a few days ago, you reacted to my post vibing to your amazing new jam, ‘Coco Money’ 
, and promised to stock up my Indomie café.”
“Today, you showed up big — 50 cartons (super pack) of Indomie, just like that! Your kind gesture and down-to-earth nature have touched me deeply. Thank you for believing in my little café dream and adding your own flavour to it.”
“You didn’t just keep your word — you sprinkled gold dust on it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, sir. You’ll always have a special place in my story.”
Nollywood stars Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and singer Tiwa Savage have defended their colleague, Toke Makinwa, after she announced her pregnancy on Instagram.
A troll questioned the authenticity of her pregnancy, stating it might be artificial or involve a surrogate.
In response, Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele laid a curse on the troll, while Tiwa Savage told the troll to delete their comment.
“Why do I feel it’s artificial and low-key, a surrogate? However, if I’m feeling good, congratulations to her.”
Responding to the troll, Toyin Abraham laid a curse on her.
“Some of you will suffer from your generation till your last generation. Egun oni kuro lori e, abasha yamayam”.
Funke Akindele wrote, “Oloriburuku
Tiwa Savãge wrote, “You should probably delete your comment. Please just delete”
Toke Makinwa had shared a heartfelt video announcing her pregnancy, describing it as “the biggest project of my life” and expressing gratitude to God for answering her prayers.
Her fans and colleagues have since flooded her social media with congratulatory messages.
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed, are celebrating their third wedding anniversary with a heartwarming surprise.
The couple are expecting their second child.
On 13 August 2025, Chinwo shared stunning anniversary photos with her husband on her social media, radiating love, peace, and purpose.
In her caption, Mercy wrote, “Three years of love, grace, countless memories, and God’s purpose guiding us. Happy anniversary to us, Sweet @theofficialblessed — God’s hand is in every chapter of our lives. Here’s to many more years of love, laughter, and kingdom impact!”
Mercy Chinwo and Pastor Blessed tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in 2022 and have since welcomed a son into their family.
Fans and fellow gospel artists have been pouring in congratulations, celebrating the couple’s love.
Actor Lateef Adedimeji has shared a sweet moment with his wife, Mo Bimpe, watching her latest movie “Between Us” together.
He expressed his admiration for her talent, stating that he’s her number one critic and fan.
Lateef praised Mo Bimpe’s growth as an actress, saying she keeps getting better with each release.
He highly recommends “Between Us”, describing it as a great movie that offers valuable lessons.
Lateef encouraged fans to support his wife by watching the movie on her channel, MOBIMPE TV.
He wrote, “Watching wifey’s latest movie ‘Between Us’ with her. This is something I like to do whenever she has a new movie on her channel, MOBIMPE TV.
“I’m her number one critic and fan. I love that she keeps getting better with every release. ‘Between Us’ is a really great movie; you guys shouldn’t miss it.
“My people, please support us by heading to her channel, MOBIMPE TV, and watching ‘Between Us’. You’ll enjoy watching and learn some good lessons as well. Thank you”.
Previously, Lateef had expressed pride in Mo Bimpe’s record-breaking achievement on YouTube, further highlighting his admiration for her success.
Actor Charles Ugochukwu Born has spoken out on a sensitive matter concerning women, saying he felt compelled to address it despite initial reluctance.
In an Instagram post, Born said he appreciates women who confidently express interest in him through private messages, describing such gestures as bold and respectable.
However, he cautioned against sending him unsolicited nude images, stressing that it violates his boundaries.
He warned that if the practice continued, he might consider sharing the images publicly and tagging the sender, noting that the pictures remain the sender’s intellectual property.
Ugochukwu wrote, “I didn’t want to do this, but well, here it goes. Ladies, it’s ok to slide into the DM and shoot shots (I respect that), but please, if I get any more nudes, I’ll post them and tag you, as it’s your intellectual property anyways. God bless you as you send”.