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Nigerian disc jockey and producer DJ Neptune has expressed concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) may soon take over the role of music producers.Speaking in response to media personality N6, who had earlier shared a similar view, DJ Neptune recounted a surprising experience. He revealed that he once considered signing an artist after being impressed by a track, only to later discover that the song was entirely generated by AI.N6 had earlier written on X that AI is gradually set to disrupt the music production and mastering industry, describing what he had encountered as alarming and calling for divine help for those in the ecosystem.Reacting, DJ Neptune agreed, explaining that he was stunned upon learning the track he admired was not created by a human artist.AI technol...

Zepa, a popular Japanese content creator, has di£d at age 26. “Zepa has passed away unexpectedly,” read a translated announcement on her X account posted on April 5. “On behalf of the deceased, I deeply apologize for the abrupt news of their passing. The funeral was held privately with only family members in attendance. We sincerely thank you for the kindness and support extended to the deceased during their lifetime.” Zepa was known for sharing comedy and lifestyle content online.  The late content creator was also transparent about her struggles with alcoholism, occasionally sharing posts about her high alcohol intake and messages about trying to cut back. She last updated her social media accounts on March 31 with a post on X implying that she had “alcohol dependency.” Following...

Aubrey Plaza is expecting her first child with her partner Christopher Abbott, one year after the d£ath of her husband Jeff Baena. A source confirmed that Aubrey and Christopher's firstborn is due in the fall. However, the gender of their child is yet to be disclosed. The happy news comes just over a year after Aubrey suffered utter heartbreak following the d£ath of her husband, Jeff. Aubrey and Christopher first worked together in 2019 on the psychological drama Black Bear. A source said the news of their pregnancy came as a "beautiful surprise" for the couple.  "It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year," a source told People magazine. They added: "They feel very blessed." Aubrey and Christopher went on to work together again three years ago, in the Off-Broadway revival of John...

The Nigerian DJ Association has announced a temporary ban on songs by Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist Burna Boy, instructing disc jockeys in Nigeria and abroad to remove his music from their playlists.The move comes after a reported altercation between Burna Boy and popular DJ DJ Tunez at a private Lagos event. According to reports, the disagreement escalated into a physical scuffle inside a nightclub, with multiple people involved and DJ Tunez reportedly assaulted.In response, the Nigerian DJ Association released a statement on Instagram Tuesday, expressing solidarity with DJ Tunez and urging members to avoid playing Burna Boy’s tracks until further notice.“Burna Boy’s music is temporarily excluded from all DJ playlists pending a full investigation into the incident involving ...

Nigerian police have begun investigating the controversial cancer claims made by relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO.The development follows a petition submitted by social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), which has now been approved for investigation by the Nigeria Police Force under the directive of the Inspector General of Police.The controversy began after Blessing CEO posted a viral video on March 25, 2026, claiming she had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. In the emotional clip, she appeared to show signs of hair loss, which she attributed to the illness.She later disclosed that she had started selling some of her properties to raise funds for treatment.However, the situation escalated when th...

Controversial media personality, Daddy Freeze, has reacted to calls urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him over his association with relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, following allegations of a fake cancer claim.It will be recalled that Daddy Freeze hosted Blessing CEO on a Facebook Live session, during which she claimed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer at a hospital in Nigeria, although she said she was unaware of the stage of the illness.Reacting via his Instagram page, Daddy Freeze said he initially believed her story, noting that it would be unlikely for anyone to fabricate such a serious health condition.He added that the medical report currently circulating online—now alleged to be falsified—is...

Offset has been pictured for the first time since he was hospitalised after being shot outside a Florida casino. The rapper was pictured in a wheelchair, wearing a hospital gown, while having a smoke outside a hospital. He had on non-slip hospital socks, hospital wristbands, a bandage on his arm, and some wires coming off his fingertip. An ICU tag was attached to his wheelchair on wheels.  According to Offset's camp, the rapper is "stable and being closely monitored." The former Migos rapper was shot on Monday, April 6, near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Nigerian disc jockey, Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, has broken his silence following a viral video showing an alleged altercation with Afrobeat star, Burna Boy at a Lagos party.The video, widely circulating online and sighted by DAILY POST, appears to show the two celebrities exchanging punches before security intervened.The incident reportedly took place at the residence of nightlife entrepreneur, Obi Cubana in Lagos.Amid speculation about the clash, DJ Tunez took to his X account to post: “OGBAFIA NUMBER 1 DON WAKE OO.”So far, Wizkid has not made any public comment regarding the incident, and neither Burna Boy nor his representatives have officially responded to the reports.https://twitter.com/i/status/2041422169255678041

American rapper Kanye West will no longer perform at the Wireless festival in London this summer after U.K. officials blocked his application to travel to the country.West, who is legally known as Ye, made an application to travel to the UK via an Electronic Travel Authorisation on Monday, but the Home Office denied West’s request, reportedly on the grounds that his presence would “not be conducive to the public good,” per the BBC.Following the news, Wireless Festival announced it would cancel the event. “As a result of the Home Office banning Ye from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel. All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.”“As with every Wireless festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking Y...

Lil Tjay has been arrested in connection with an incident surrounding the shooting of Offset in Florida.According to authorities, Lil Tjay was taken into custody on Monday evening and booked into Broward County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct-affray. Police said the 24-year-old was involved in a fight prior to the shooting incident. He was later released on a $500 bond.The Seminole Police Department confirmed that a second individual was detained at the scene, though no additional charges have been announced at this time.The incident occurred near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where Offset was reportedly shot. His representative confirmed that he was taken to hospital and is in stable condition, adding that he is “fine” but remains under ...