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Saida, the mother of the late Afrobeat star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has opened up about the circumstances surrounding her son’s passing. Destiny Boy, who gained fame in 2019 with his Fuji-style cover of Davido’s hit If, died on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a long battle with a mysterious illness called “Ogu oru,” which frequently triggered seizures. In a video that went viral on Monday, Saida explained that her son’s condition had been carefully managed by the family, traditional healers, and clerics, and kept largely private due to his celebrity status. “Destiny went to rest. A few days after his child’s naming ceremony, we visited Oba Edu Ifayomi, who performed traditional rites for him. The sickness caught up with him there, causing him to collapse,” ...

Veteran musician Seyi Sodimu has shared his thoughts on the potential political influence of Nigeria’s Afrobeats stars, suggesting that singer Davido could succeed in politics even ahead of Burna Boy. Speaking on the What I Know podcast, Sodimu analysed the strengths of the Afrobeats “Big 3” — Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid — noting that their impact extends well beyond music. He explained that while Burna Boy dominates global stages with his performances and Wizkid wields a unique, almost cult-like fan influence, Davido’s appeal reaches far beyond entertainment. “The Big 3 are all doing music for different reasons,” Sodimu said. “Burna Boy has conquered the stage, and he is very good. Wizkid is special. But Davido surpasses music.” He added that Davido’s widespread grassroots p...

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has made it clear that she no longer wishes to be addressed by her former husband’s surname, Idibia. Naija News reports that the actress was enjoying a night out when a club’s LED screen introduced her as “Annie Idibia.” Noticing the error, she immediately requested that her name be updated to reflect her original surname, Annie Macaulay. Annie later shared the moment on her Instagram Stories, showing her reaction to the mix-up. In her first post, she emphasised that she no longer uses the Idibia name and prefers her birth surname. “Zenbah the other night … no Idibia,” she wrote. A follow-up video showed the corrected display on the club’s screen, now reading “Annie Macaulay.” She expressed satisfaction with the change, adding: “More like it ...

Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly criticised media personality and former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his livestream coverage of a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. Minaj took to social media platform X to express her anger, using harsh and offensive language to condemn Lemon’s actions and accusing him of showing disrespect toward Christianity. She also called for legal consequences, suggesting that such behaviour would not have occurred at places of worship of other faiths. The controversy arose from a protest on Sunday at Cities Church in St. Paul, where demonstrators interrupted a worship service to oppose the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to draw attention to the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman killed earlier...

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of Afrofuji musician Adesina Afeez, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The police confirmed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for further investigation. According to the command’s spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 22-year-old artiste, with one suspect currently in custody as detectives continue their inquiries. “The Ogun State Police Command has begun investigations into the death of Adesina Afeez, aged 22, also known as Destiny Boy. The case has been handed over to the SCID Homicide Section for a detailed probe. One suspect is presently in custody whi...

Reality star Josephine Ijioma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has clarified that she never claimed she had not received her ₦100 million grand prize from the BBNaija show. Phyna had previously raised concerns in 2023, saying she had yet to receive all the prizes she won during the show. Following exchanges between her team and BBNaija organisers, it was widely believed that the matter had been resolved. However, a recently trending video suggested that Phyna was claiming she still had not received her prize money. Speaking during a Twitch livestream, she dismissed the claims, saying the clips were being shared with malicious intent. In her full message, Phyna addressed those criticizing her for becoming a streamer despite winning ₦100 million, highlighting that many of them had ...

Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has raised serious concerns about her safety, claiming that both her life and ministry are under grave threat. According to reports, Anunobi posted a video on Instagram on Sunday in which she warned that any harm to her person, family members, or properties—whether in Nigeria or abroad—should be attributed to Apostle Psalm Okpe, the founder of Fresh Oil Ministry in Egbeda, Lagos, and his family. In the emotional video, the actress also stated that she is prepared to undergo a medical examination to prove that she has remained sexually inactive for nearly 14 years, since her ordination into ministry. Anunobi explained that she decided to speak publicly following the circulation of various stories about her online. She emphasized t...

Details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear as the news spread rapidly across social media and the entertainment industry. Afrofuji singer Afeez Adeshina, widely known as Destiny Boy, has died at the age of 22. As of the time of this report, the cause of death has not been officially disclosed. Following confirmation of his passing, an old social media post by the late singer resurfaced and went viral. In the post, Destiny Boy reflected on ambition and mortality, writing, “Either I make this money or I die young, money must be made,” a statement that has drawn renewed attention after his sudden death. A video obtained by SaharaReporters and published by Kwara Eaglet showed his body being conveyed in a bus to an undisclosed location. The video claimed he vomit...

Desola Afod, wife of Nollywood actor Kunle Afod, has spoken out amid growing online criticism surrounding her association with Fuji musician Malaika. The mother of four took to her Instagram page to address those making negative comments about her, stating that she has chosen peace and is leaving judgment in God’s hands. “To everyone speaking ill of me @desolaafod, I choose peace, and I leave the rest to God to judge you and your business. Read that again,” she wrote. The backlash began after some social media users accused Desola of embarrassing her husband by openly associating with the singer. While one follower advised her to keep the relationship private, she rejected the suggestion. Desola told critics that people often react negatively when someone relates with individua...

The family of late Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has announced the cancellation of the burial plans earlier scheduled for her funeral. According to Naija News, the decision was made public on Saturday through a statement shared on social media by Lanre Alewilese, a close associate of the late singer and a member of the burial planning committee. Alewilese explained that the cancellation followed unresolved issues within the singer’s family, adding that all preparations previously made by the committee had been withdrawn. The statement read in part: “This is to notify the general public that all plans and arrangements for the burial of our late sister and colleague, Lady Evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known as Omije Ojumi, have been compl...