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The ongoing feud between Seun Kuti and Wizkid has intensified after Seun criticised the singer for having a tattoo of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on his arm. During an Instagram live session, Seun told Wizkid to remove the tattoo, suggesting he should instead ink an image of his own father. He warned that keeping Fela’s tattoo could hinder Wizkid from achieving greatness in life. “Remove my father’s tattoo from your arm and replace it with your father’s head. If you don’t, you will never use your hands to do great things,” Seun said. The clash began when Seun objected to comparisons between Wizkid and Fela, arguing that such claims diminish his father’s legacy. He maintained that Fela’s influence as a political and cultural activist far exceeds music success alone. Se...

Controversial singer Portable has opened up about his recent experience in prison, describing it as deeply distressing and overwhelming. Entertainment center Speaking in a video, the singer said the things he went through were so intense he understands why Afrobeat Pioneer and Activist Fela Anikulapo died. “Wetin I don face even 2Face never face am. I now understand why Fela d!£d early, it's because of Nigeria problems" Portable also stated that going forward, anyone who offends him will be dealt with through proper channels, saying he would no longer handle issues personally. Following his comments, his management released a statement confirming that concerns surrounding the artiste had been addressed through the appropriate channels. The statement noted that matters have b...

Nigerian music veteran Baba Fryo has criticized Afrobeat star Wizkid for claiming he is “bigger than Fela Kuti,” describing the remark as disrespectful to the late music legend. The controversy erupted following an online feud between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, Fela’s son. The clash began when Seun reprimanded Wizkid’s fans for comparing the contemporary artist to his father, calling it “an insult to Fela’s legacy” and urging them to stop using Fela’s name in fan debates. Wizkid later responded on Instagram, asserting that he was “bigger than Fela” and taunting Seun Kuti, writing messages such as, “@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz, everyday bigger than your papa!! Wetin u one do, fool?” and “Hungry bastard.” Reacting to the online spat, Baba Fryo expressed his disappointment, saying, “I just d...

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has expressed frustration over the flood of marriage proposals she has received after her phone number appeared on Facebook. In a video shared on her Instagram, the actress revealed that despite multiple attempts to remove or change her number, she continues to wake up to thousands of messages from men claiming they want to marry her. According to Nkechi, the messages come from men of all ages and locations, all introducing themselves and asking if she is single and ready for marriage. She described the situation as overwhelming, adding that blocking or archiving the messages no longer helps. The actress clarified that although she is single, she is not actively looking for a husband and urged people to stop disturbing her. She also shared ...

Nigerian media personality and actress Nancy Isime has remained silent on allegations linking her to the collapse of the marriage between businessman Chinedu Nwobodo, owner of Circa Lagos, and his estranged wife. According to reports, a UK-based Nigerian woman, Ify Okafor, accused Nancy Isime and former beauty queen Sylvia Nduka of being involved in the breakdown of her marriage to Nwobodo. Okafor, who hails from Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, made the claims in a detailed Facebook post, alleging that her former husband repeatedly cheated during their marriage. She stated that some of the alleged affairs occurred while they were still legally and traditionally married, adding that the purported relationships caused her emotional pain, shame, and turmoil in her home. Okafor further cl...

Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has dismissed comparisons between Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Grammy-winning singer Ayo Balogun, known as Wizkid. In a video shared online, Daddy Freeze argued that Wizkid’s achievements in music alone do not measure up to Fela’s influence, which extended far beyond entertainment into activism and civil rights. He stated that Wizkid can only be fairly compared to Fela if he is willing to stand up to the government and fight for justice. “Until Wizkid is ready to stand up and challenge the government, he shouldn’t compare himself to Fela. Did you know Fela was released from prison just to prevent him from dying there? They let him go home because his death in prison would have sparked public outrage. Tha...

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has described her colleague Lizzy Anjorin as mentally unstable, saying she requires professional help. Iyabo Ojo made the remarks while addressing fans amid repeated social media attacks from Lizzy and a recent allegation linking her to the death of rising singer Destiny Boy, according to Naija News. During a TikTok live session, Iyabo urged her followers to ignore Lizzy’s outbursts, explaining that the actress has reportedly changed in personality over time. She also expressed disappointment that Lizzy’s husband has not taken steps to seek psychiatric care for his wife. “She is not normal. She’s not the same Lizzy who used to dance and promote her products. I don’t know when this started, but the only thing I can do now is pray for her,” Iyabo said. “S...

A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom, Ify Okafor, has accused actress Nancy Isime and former beauty queen Sylvia Nduka of allegedly being involved in the breakdown of her marriage to businessman Chinedu Nwobodo, the owner of Circa Lagos. According to reports, Ify, who hails from Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, made the claims in a detailed Facebook post in which she recounted what she described as repeated acts of infidelity by her former husband during their marriage. She stated that some of the alleged affairs took place while they were still legally and traditionally married. In her account, she claimed that the purported relationships involving Nancy Isime and Sylvia Nduka caused her immense emotional pain, humiliation, and turmoil within her home. Ify further alleged tha...

Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has reacted to Wizkid’s recent social media outburst following ongoing comparisons between the Afrobeats star and the late Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The response comes after Wizkid took to Instagram to lash out at Seun with harsh words while insisting that he is bigger than Fela in terms of modern-day success. Addressing the controversy, Seun acknowledged the attention the exchange had generated but stood firmly by his position on preserving his father’s legacy. In a post shared online, he suggested that Wizkid should focus on being himself, adding that he is already great in his own right. The disagreement began when Seun publicly rejected comparisons that place Wizkid above Fela, arguing that such claims reduce Fela’s immense political, cult...

Ayo Labinjoh, the mother who claims her teenage daughter Anu Adeleke was fathered by Davido, has continued to call the singer out while making some new allegations. Ayo also slammed those who said she is trying to make her daughter Davido's child by all means. To those saying she was going after the singer only because he is wealthy, Ayo insisted that Davido was not as rich or famous when they met so it was not about fortune or fame. She went on to claim that Davido knows they had a thing and she further alleged that he sent money to her on the day of the child's naming ceremony. As for the 5 DNA tests Davido said he did to confirm Anu is not his, Ayo denied this and listed his children from women other than his wife as the 5 DNA tests he did. She wrote: Good morni...