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  • Iyanya thanks God for ‘music genius’ Kizz Daniel

    Iyanya thanks God for ‘music genius’ Kizz Daniel

    Afrobeats singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has thanked God for the gift of his colleague, Kizz Daniel in the music industry.

    Describing him on X, Iyanya said he is a “musical genius.”

    “Dear God, Thank you for giving us @KizzDaniel in our Industry. Bro you are a musical Genius,” he wrote.

    Iyanya teamed up with Kizz Daniel and Davido on his 2022 hit song ‘Like.’

    Read Also: Iyanya denies sleeping with X user before gifting her an iPhone

    Kizz Daniel has established himself as one of the most consistent artists in Nigeria since his debut in 2016 with the hit song, ‘Woju.’

    He released five studio albums and dozens of hit songs since gaining prominence.

  • Iyanya denies sleeping with X user before gifting her an iPhone

    Iyanya denies sleeping with X user before gifting her an iPhone

    Famous singer, Iyanya, has slammed an X user who claimed that he slept with Florence, the lady he met at Davido’s Timeless concert before gifting her an iPhone.

    On the microblogging platform, X, an online user with the handle @ANTIAPE1 accused the singer of stating in an interview that he slept with Florence.

    In reaction, Iyanya queried where he said such a thing and wondered why a woman would be trying to be evil towards another woman.

    Read Also: Why I stopped Iyanya’s deal with PSquare – Ubi Franklin

    He dared the online user to post a video where he made the statement.

    In his words: “Are you m@d or something? Where did I say such a thing? How can a woman be trying to be evil towards another woman? Post a video where I said that fo0l.”

  • I endorsed Yvonne Nelson’s book without knowing I was in it – Iyanya

    I endorsed Yvonne Nelson’s book without knowing I was in it – Iyanya

    Singer Iyanya has stated how he endorsed his estranged Ghanaian girlfriend, actress Yvonne Nelson’s controversial memoir, ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson,’ without knowing he was in the book.

    The Nation reported that the screen diva, in a chapter titled, “Iyanya And My Love Life”, spoke about her escapades with Iyanya and how she later found out he was cheating on her with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh.

    Speaking in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, Iyanya said he endorsed the book without knowing the content.

    The singer, who promised to address Nelson’s allegations last year when the book came out, stated that he is still not ready to respond to his ex-girlfriend’s infidelity allegations.

    He noted that they are still on good terms and communicate regularly.

    Read Also: Iyanya calls for regulation of music industry

    He said: “I endorsed Yvonne Nelson’s book without knowing I was in the book. We were cool, we still talk to this day, so I didn’t know that I was in the book. When the book came out, everywhere was buzzing. People were telling me I am in the book. But I have not read it till now.

    “I know I promise to address the allegations she made in her book, but I’m not ready to respond. I’m not going to respond to stuff like that, being me comes with a lot of madness.

  • Iyanya calls for regulation of music industry

    Iyanya calls for regulation of music industry

    Afrobeats artiste Iyanya Mbuk aka Iyanya has called for the regulation of the Nigerian music industry.

    Iyanya said the music industry needs the intervention of the government for growth.

    The ‘Kukere’ singer said this in a chat with The Nation.

    He said the government should see Afrobeats as a business to help stabilise the industry and ensure growth.

    “What I mean is for the government to manage them, have rules regulating them. The way you’re regulating oil, regulate Afrobeats. Every month they send us tax letters, but we’re using our money to do everything for ourselves, government is not helping,” he said.

    Continuing, Iyanya said: “Once the government starts seeing music as a business, Afrobeats would make sense and it’ll stabilise.”

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     Iyanya further opined that record label owners must be wary of the advice they take which in turn has an impact in the music industry. 

    “The CEOs have their friends, the artists also have friends, we have to also talk about those people. The CEOs have the responsibility to be careful and watchful of whom they get advice from, because the CEOs have mentors. The artists either benefit from the good advice their CEOs get from their mentors or suffer. The artists also have the responsibility to be sure that the person they run to when they have issues with their CEOs doesn’t have a secret agenda. So, after the government, this is the next. So, if I was in the room with label CEOs and artists this is what I would say.”

  • Women cheat more in a relationship, says Iyanya

    Women cheat more in a relationship, says Iyanya

    Singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has asserted that women cheat more than men in a relationship.

    According to him, most of his male friends are single because their estranged girlfriends cheated on them, saying that it hurt them terribly.

    He disclosed this while featuring as a guest in the latest episode of Doyin’s Corner podcast hosted by reality star, Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David.

    The host, Doyin asked: “Men or women who cheat more?”

    Read Also: Mayorkun’s second pendant has been found, says Iyanya

    Iyanya replied: “Women! It’s an old gist. There is a popular song by an American rapper, I’m sure you know that song: ‘Girls cheat too. Girls bad too.’ Something like that. It has millions of views and that’s proof that women cheat more.

    “Speaking for myself and also holding it down for my guys, my single friends. 99 percent of them are single. The reason why they are single and not even ready to date is because one or two girls they loved and focused on hurt them terribly.”

    He said he can’t cheat on his partner because he is “focused” when he is in love.

    The singer also said he can’t forgive a cheating partner.

  • One of Mayorkun’s stolen necklaces found, says Iyanya

    One of Mayorkun’s stolen necklaces found, says Iyanya

    Singer, Iyanya has revealed that one of the reported stolen necklaces belonging to his colleague, Mayorkun has been returned.

    The Nation reported that Mayorkun vowed never to perform in Calabar again after he was reportedly robbed of his multi-million naira jewellery while in the city to perform at an event.

    Recall that Iyanya had pleaded with those in possession of the jewellery to return them, promising a reward for the gesture.

    Read Also: Iyanya reacts to Mayorkun’s outrage over Calabar awful experience

    The singer announced via his X handle on Tuesday that one of the necklaces has now been returned.

    Sharing a picture of one of the necklaces with the inscription, ‘The Mayor Of Lagos,’ Iyanya wrote: “Thank you to the guy who brought this back this morning to THE GRAND HOTEL CALABAR.

    “Just returned now is 1 of 2 of @Mayorkun jewelry. We have one more to go. My brothers if you have the second one please help us return it.”

    In another post, Iyanya pledged to give $500 to anyone who returns the second necklace, which has the inscription, ‘Of Lagos’.

    “$500 if we get the second pendant. Money is at The Grand Hotel Calabar.”

  • Iyanya reacts to Mayorkun’s outrage over Calabar awful experience

    Iyanya reacts to Mayorkun’s outrage over Calabar awful experience

    Singer Iyanya has appealed to the people of Calabar to return Mayorkun’s expensive undisclosed item that was allegedly stolen while he was performing in Calabar, Cross River State. 

    Following his performance at an end-of-year event, Mayorkun promised in the post which has since gone viral online that he would never return to Calabar.

    The former DMW Signee, who recently aimed at those requesting Christmas presents from him, expressed qualms about accepting an invitation to return to Calabar.

    He wished the other musicians who would be playing at the Calabar festivals success, but he did not disclose the reasons behind his choice.

    Mayorkun shared a picture of himself performing on stage and captioned it; “CALABAR, You’ll probably NEVER EVER see me again, Good luck to the other artists coming for your festivals tho.”

    Read Also: Marriage is beautiful compared to social media misconceptions – Iyanya

    As he begged fellow indigenous people to return the stolen item, the Cross River native and Kukere musician alluded to the fact that one of his colleagues had been the victim of theft during the event.

     Iyanya posted a tweet: “My calabar people, this is very bad for the peaceful people I know us to be. The government has brought my colleagues to entertain you, all you owe them is protection and great hospitality. If you know anyone who stole from my brother , please return it and I will personally compensate you… Drop it at THE GRAND HOTEL I will personally compensate you PLEASE.”

  • Marriage is beautiful compared to social media misconceptions – Iyanya

    Marriage is beautiful compared to social media misconceptions – Iyanya

    Popular singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has asserted that social media has made marriage look weird compared to how beautiful it is.

    He said Nigerians must learn to ignore “bad marriages” so as not to allow that cloud their view of marriage.

    The ‘Kukere’ crooner spoke in the latest episode of The Kingz Corner podcast.

    Read Also: Why I can’t date multiple women – Singer Iyanya

    He said: “Marriage is beautiful. We have to learn to ignore bad marriages. And not allow those bad marriages to define our expectations of marriage. Don’t let a bad marriage make you think you can’t have a good marriage.

    “I believe that if you find someone who loves you and is willing to sacrifice, it is beautiful. I know people who are happily married, not that they don’t have challenges but I’ve watched them protect what they have. Some people who are happily married are not on Instagram; they don’t post valuable moments. They keep it, they cherish it.

    “Social media is two words; social and media. Is your marriage social? If you want to be entertaining people with your marriage, if you guys now have small issues, you can’t even make up again.”

  • Why I can’t date multiple women – Singer Iyanya

    Why I can’t date multiple women – Singer Iyanya

    Popular Singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk popularly known as Iyanya, has disclosed reasons for his monogamous nature.

    According to the ‘Kukere‘ crooner, he is too occupied to date multiple women, adding that it is “expensive” to do so.

    He stated this while appearing in the latest episode of the Doyin’s Corner podcast hosted by reality star, Doyinsola David.

    Read Also: Singer Oxlade fires back at Iyanya over ‘fake love’ comment

    Iyanya said: “I have priorities. I am too busy. Cheating is expensive.”

    Doyin inferred: “Is it?

    He replied: Sure, it is. To maintain one girl is expensive, talk more of multiple women.”

    Doyin however reiterated that she can’t receive N10,000 from a man, emphasising that her partner needs to give her money in dollars.

  • Singer Oxlade fires back at Iyanya over ‘fake love’ comment

    Singer Oxlade fires back at Iyanya over ‘fake love’ comment

    Nigerian Singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman aka Oxlade had fired back at his senior colleague, Iyanya for tagging him as one who isn’t real and labelling his condolence to the late Mohbad as ‘fake’.

    Read Also: MohBad: Singer Iyanya accuses Oxlade of showing ‘fake love’

    Reacting, 26-year-old Oxlade called 36-year-old Iyanya a fool, adding that silence is not loud enough for his senior colleague and by extension, he would be live by 8 pm to speak up.

    Oxlade said: “Sometimes silence is not loud enough for a fool to get the answer … 8 pm…..We go yarn…..”