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  • Why dating below my ‘class’ hard – Kiddwaya

    Why dating below my ‘class’ hard – Kiddwaya

    Kiddwaya, son of billionaire Terry Waya and reality star, has opened up about why he avoids dating women who are financially unstable.

    In a podcast appearance on Off The Record, he stated that women from lower-income backgrounds often develop a sense of entitlement when exposed to his affluent lifestyle.

    The billionaire heir said they may be humble and appreciative, but over time, they start comparing themselves to others and expecting luxury items and experiences.

    Kiddwaya noted that this shift in attitude can lead to relationship issues, with entitlement sometimes manifesting as rudeness.

    He further opined that bringing someone from a lower financial background into his world can be challenging, and he’s learned to prioritise relationships with individuals who share similar values and energy.

    He said: “At first, they’re thankful everything feels new and exciting. But after a few months, they start comparing themselves to others.

    “They want the same bags, the same trips, and soon, what was once special becomes expected. The entitlement sets in and sometimes turns into rudeness. That’s been my biggest issue dating someone from a lower class and bringing them into my lifestyle.”

  • Oladips opens up on ‘harsh’ encounter with EFCC

    Oladips opens up on ‘harsh’ encounter with EFCC

    Rapper Oladips has recounted his experience with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing how he was picked up during a night raid in his estate and detained for several days.

    Speaking in a recent interview, the rapper said the incident occurred around 3 a.m. when officials entered his neighborhood.

    “Nigeria just happened to me. It was just a normal night and they entered my Estate going from house to house. They came to my house as well. It was like 3 a.m. The crazy thing is that I knew they were inside the compound, but I don’t do fraud, I don’t do yahoo,” Oladips said.

    “I was on my bed pressing my phone because that’s none of my business- na person wey do fraud go dey run. Next thing, I heard a loud noise from downstairs. They broke my kitchen door, entered my house, and were like, ‘Hey, hey, where’s your phone?’ I don’t even have a laptop, just two phones. They collected them and took me to their office.”

    He explained that he was detained for several days and later released after the investigation.

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    “They didn’t find anything on my phone. One of their oga asked if I pay tax, so they just held me for that. I spent four, five days in that cell,” he said.

    Oladips noted that he considered taking legal action but decided against it due to the process involved.

    “I feel like when I came out I should have sued them because they collected money from me before they released me for nothing, absolutely nothing. I spent four, five days in their cell. But you know Nigeria – before I now sue them and start fighting for the money they collected from me, I’ll spend another money,” he added.

    “The system is just messed up because I don’t know why I was locked up till date. They suffered me. You know Nigeria, before I’ll sue them and start spending money, it’s crazy. I can’t go through all of that stress, that was why I locked up,” he said.

  • Why I’m passionate about politics – Tacha

    Why I’m passionate about politics – Tacha

    Reality TV star and social media influencer Tacha has expressed interest in joining politics, citing her passion for promoting good governance and helping Nigerians.

    In an interview with BBC Pidgin, she emphasised the significant impact of politics on everyday life, noting that a single government policy can either make or break citizens.

    According to her, getting involved in politics would allow her to make decisions that can improve people’s lives, rather than simply complaining about the system.

    She plans to leverage her influence as a public figure to advocate for accountability and effective governance by using her platform to push for positive change and hold leaders accountable.

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    Tacha said: “I feel like if you keep complaining about something, it only makes sense to get involved and maybe make certain decisions that’ll make things easier for people.

    “People always say after God, it’s politics and truly, one policy from the government can make or break you. At the end of the day, it makes sense to get involved.

    “Politics is something I’m passionate about, but like I said, I’m not the one making the decisions. However, I’ll just keep using my platform to push for good governance and hold our leaders accountable”.

  • Polygamy hurts women, kids, spares men – Erigga

    Polygamy hurts women, kids, spares men – Erigga

    Rapper Erigga has expressed reservations about polygamy, citing the harm it can cause to women and children.

    Drawing from personal experience growing up in a polygamous home, he noted that such arrangements often lead to conflict and hurt feelings, with women and kids typically bearing the brunt.

    In an interview with Yanga FM Lagos, he said: “I am trying not to be like my father. I don’t like polygamy; one person gets hurt, which is the woman. There’s never a polygamous situation where the man gets hurt; it’s always the woman and the kids.”

    Erigga stated that he is making a conscious effort to avoid polygamy, opting instead for monogamy, which he believes is a more straightforward and fulfilling choice.

    In his view, polygamy can be complex and painful, particularly for the women and children involved.

  • I’m comfortable being an indigenous artist – Olamide

    I’m comfortable being an indigenous artist – Olamide

    Rapper Olamide has expressed comfort with being an indigenous artist, stating that he is not desperate to go international.

    In an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, he emphasised the importance of staying true to oneself and identifying one’s audience.

    Olamide proudly affirmed his Nigerian heritage, saying, “I’m a Naija guy, Yoruba boy… and I’m proud about it.”

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    According to him, staying authentic is key to success, and that his music will eventually reach a broader audience if he remains true to himself.

    “You have to identify your audience. Once you identify your audience, the rest of the world will catch up eventually. So, I have to stay true to myself and no matter where it is, what it is, I mean, in this world, I have to stay true to myself.

    “I’m comfortable in my skin. I’m a Naija guy, Yoruba boy, I have H-Factor and all that, and I’m proud about it. You just have to stay true to yourself,” he said.

  • Afrobeats made me proud being African – Tiwa Savage

    Afrobeats made me proud being African – Tiwa Savage

    Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has opened up on feeling unhappy about her African heritage while growing up in London to embracing it with pride due to the global impact of Afrobeats.

    Speaking at the Unstoppable Africans event, she attributed the genre’s success to its ability to showcase the continent’s positive image.

    According to Savage, Afrobeats is the fastest-growing genre in the world, achieving remarkable success despite lacking support and infrastructure.

    “Afrobeats is the fastest growing genre in the world. We kind of created it with nothing; no support, no infrastructure, no real belief even from our own people initially.

    “I remember growing up in London and I was not happy being African. But now I’m so proud because of how big Afrobeats is growing,” she said.

    She dismissed claims that Afrobeats is declining, pointing to its increasing presence on charts and sold-out stadium performances.

    Savage emphasised the genre’s unstoppable momentum, noting that one in every four black persons is either Nigerian or African, which underscores its potential for continued growth.

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    “There was a conversation at one point that Afrobeats is going to have its 15 minutes of fame and then fades away. But we are still here. We are not slowing down. In fact, we are filling out stadiums, and we are getting the biggest songs on the charts right now.

    “I don’t know how true this is, but apparently one in every four black persons is a Nigerian or an African.

    “So, we are not going anywhere. As much as they are trying to quiet us down, the music is not going anywhere. We are Africans and we are unstoppable,” she remarked.

  • Omoni Oboli thanks fans over success of ‘Love in Every Word: The Wedding’ film

    Omoni Oboli thanks fans over success of ‘Love in Every Word: The Wedding’ film

    Filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli has expressed gratitude t fans and supporters for overwhelming love and enthusiasm for her film, “Love in Every Word: The Wedding”.

    In a post on Instagram, she thanked them for celebrating her work and making her feel seen and appreciated.

    The actress acknowledged the impact of their support on her career, stating that it reminded her why she tells stories to touch hearts, make people laugh, and glorify God through love.

    Oboli wrote: “My dearest besties, I honestly don’t even know where to start. Every view, every comment, every post, every share… you’ve poured so much love into LOVE IN EVERY WORD: THE WEDDING, and my heart is so full. You stayed up late, you celebrated like it was your own win, and you made and are still making history with me.

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    “There were moments I cried reading your comments because I could feel your love through the screen. You made all the hard work worth it. You reminded me why I tell stories, to touch hearts, to make people laugh, and to glorify God through love.

    “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You are the reason this dream keeps growing, and I’ll never take you for granted”.

  • BBNAIJA S10: Faith gets Innoson car despite disqualification

    BBNAIJA S10: Faith gets Innoson car despite disqualification

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Faith has received his brand-new Innoson electric car worth N38 million despite being disqualified from the show.

    He won the car in a task before his exit on October 2, 2025, after a clash with fellow housemate Sultana.

    The show’s organiser’s confirmed that Faith would retain the car since he earned it before his disqualification.

    Faith was visibly excited when he inspected the car, asking about its battery level and checking the display showing the battery status.

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    The General Manager, Sales Operations at Innoson Vehicles, Obum Osigwe, shared a video of Faith picking up his new car on TikTok, captioning it “Faith finally picks up his Innoson vehicle. Congratulations”.

    Some fans and critics initially doubted Faith would receive the prize due to his disqualification, but the show’s organisers have upheld the rules, allowing him to keep the car.

    This win marks Faith’s second major prize of the season, following his earlier success in the SuperKomando challenge.

  • Odumodublvck weighs in on politics, race

    Odumodublvck weighs in on politics, race

    Rapper Odumodublvck has spoken on the country’s political system and the struggles of Black people in America.

    In an interview with BET,  Odumodublvck criticised the tendency of Nigerians to blame the President for every national problem, ignoring the roles of local government and state officials.

    “You have a local government, you have your councillor, you have your senator, the guys that are directly in charge of you, but when anything happens, they say ‘ah, Tinubu’. You’re a small fish to the president. The guy that is supposed to take care of you is the one opposite you. But that’s what you get when you use that kind of policy to govern a people – when everybody’s sovereignty is in the hands of one man,” he said.

    On politics, Odumodublvck stated that concentrating power in one person creates a system vulnerable to manipulation and corruption.

    “If he’s a good man, they can take away your liberty by threatening him. What if he’s a man who waited 20 years for a child, becomes a governor, and they tell him, ‘If you don’t do this corruption, we’ll harm your daughter’? Even if he wants to help the people, he doesn’t have a choice,” he said.

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    He emphasised that democracy is weakened when sovereignty is in the hands of one man, and that this system can lead to problems for citizens.

    “If the sovereignty is in the hand of one man, there’s a problem. I’ve said what I need to say,” he added.

    On the struggles of Black people in America, the rapper urged the community to move beyond the victim mentality and take advantage of new opportunities.

    He acknowledged the suffering of Black people in America but pointed out that it’s time to forgive and focus on progress.

    Odumodublvck also compared the struggles of Black people in America to those in Africa, stating that the latter have faced more severe hardships, including suffering at the hands of their own people.

    “We cannot deny that America is now a better place for Black people. Black people have suffered in America, yes, but it’s time to step away from the victim mentality. We now have Black-owned businesses, a former Black president, people doing well in sports – now is the time to fly”, he added.

  • Omoni Oboli celebrates 25th wedding anniversary

    Omoni Oboli celebrates 25th wedding anniversary

    Filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli is celebrating 25 years of marriage with husband, Nnamdi Oboli.

    The actress shared a romantic post on Instagram, expressing gratitude and love for her partner.

    Omoni Oboli described Nnamdi as her “King, best friend, and partner in purpose”.

    She highlighted the importance of their faith, friendship, and commitment to each other, stating that “love, real love, is built on friendship, laughter, grace, and prayer”.

    The actress praised Nnamdi for being her rock, calling him her “safe place, biggest cheerleader, and the wind beneath my wings”.

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    She also reflected on the memories they’ve shared, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the legacy they’re building together.

    She wrote: “25 Years of Forever. A quarter of a century with you @nnamdioboli I sometimes wonder what I did to deserve you!

    “My King, my best friend, my partner in purpose! Twenty five years and it still feels like we are just getting started. Through every season, God has held us, refined us, and reminded me again and again that love, real love, is built on friendship, laughter, grace, and prayer.

    “We have grown, changed, cried, and conquered side by side. You have been my safe place, my biggest cheerleader, the wind beneath my wings and the one who sees me beyond the spotlight. With you, I have learned that partnership is not just about romance, it is about showing up daily, choosing each other, and believing in what God is doing through us.

    “Here is to every memory we have made, every storm we have weathered, and every new adventure ahead. I am so grateful for the life we have built, the love that keeps growing, and the legacy we are creating together.

    “I love you deeply, now and always #25YearsOfLove #ForeverMyKing”.