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Seun Kuti Blasts ‘New Fela’ Tag for Wizkid, Calls Comparison Disrespectful

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has strongly criticised the growing trend of referring to Afrobeats superstar Wizkid as the “new Fela,” describing it as insulting and historically inaccurate. During a recent Instagram Live session, the Grammy-nominated musician addressed Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, urging them to stop linking the singer to his late father. According to Seun, placing any contemporary artiste in the same bracket as Fela diminishes the depth, impact, and cultural weight of

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Nigeria vs Algeria: Goldberg Sets Festival of Drums and Lights for Super Eagles Clash

As excitement builds ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final showdown between Nigeria and Algeria, Goldberg Lager Beer is putting fans at the centre of the action with the return of its Festival of Drums and Lights, under the Our Beat, Our Gold campaign. The Super Eagles will face the Desert Foxes on Friday, January 10, and Goldberg is set to host a major fan experience at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development (PAKO Field), Awe

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Ben Akinbami Uses Music to Fight Crime

At a time when Nigeria’s music industry is often criticised for glorifying fraud, drug abuse, and other social vices, Nigerian singer Akinbami Ebenezer, popularly known as Ben Akinbami, is taking a different path. Rather than celebrating illicit wealth or crime-driven success, Akinbami is using his music to discourage criminal behaviour and support the efforts of law enforcement agencies across the country. Speaking after a recent performance at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Officers’ Night Out, the singer described

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Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Reach 10 Billion Spotify Streams

Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his status as one of the continent’s most influential global acts. The milestone gives strong evidence of his worldwide appeal, driven by chart-topping hits such as “One Dance” with Drake, which has amassed nearly 4 billion streams, and “Essence” featuring Tems, which has recorded over 334 million streams on the platform. As of January 2026, Wizkid leads the list of

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Asake Reunites With His Father After Viral Abandonment Allegations

Popular Nigerian singer Ololade Asake has reportedly reconciled with his father, Fatai Odunsi, months after their relationship became a subject of public controversy. A photo shared online on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, shows the father and son together in a calm setting, suggesting that peace and understanding have been restored following their earlier fallout. Background to the Dispute The reconciliation follows a difficult period earlier in 2025 when Mr. Odunsi accused Asake of neglecting him during his recovery from a

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Pastor Chris Okafor Issues Legal Ultimatum to Doris Ogala, VeryDarkMan Over Allegations

Pastor Chris Okafor, through his legal representatives, has issued a strong warning to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), and several bloggers, demanding that they present evidence to the Nigerian Police to support the allegations made against him or risk facing criminal charges. Addressing journalists in Lagos, Ife Ajayi, lead partner at Sovereignty LP, described the accusations against the cleric as false, malicious, and part of what he called a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, blackmail, and public

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Portable Sparks Reactions After Demanding ₦10m to Appear on Carter Efe’s Livestream

Controversial singer Portable has once again stirred online conversation after insisting on a ₦10 million appearance fee to feature on Carter Efe’s livestream. The demand surfaced during a live interaction between Portable and popular content creator and Twitch streamer Carter Efe on Instagram. According to Carter Efe, he had recently invited the singer to join his livestream. However, Portable made it clear that he would only participate if his appearance fee was paid in full. The singer bluntly stated that

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Onazi Charges Super Eagles to Stay Focused, Push for AFCON Glory

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has challenged Nigeria’s current squad to remain disciplined and fully committed as they pursue the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting that a team of such quality must not leave the tournament empty-handed. The 2013 AFCON winner believes this generation of players has a rare opportunity to make history and must not allow off-field issues or internal disagreements to derail their ambition. According to Onazi, winning the continental title is not just about

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Double Joy for Adekunle Gold and Simi as Couple Welcome Twins

There is excitement in the Nigerian entertainment scene as singer Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simi, have welcomed twins, adding two new members to their family. The happy news was shared by Adekunle Gold himself via Snapchat, where he revealed that his prayer for another child was answered in an even bigger way. “I asked God for another child and He blessed me double,” the singer wrote. The announcement has since sparked massive celebration among fans and colleagues across social

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