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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...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has responded sharply to Seun Kuti following ongoing comparisons between him and the late Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The disagreement began after Seun dismissed claims that Wizkid is “bigger” or more influential than his father, arguing that such comparisons undermine Fela’s enduring political, cultural, and historical impact, which he said goes far beyond commercial success in music. Seun also criticised Wizkid’s fans for repeatedly invoking Fela’s name in online debates, describing the trend as disrespectful and rooted in a misunderstanding of history. While acknowledging Wizkid’s success, he questioned the need to rank him above Fela and raised concerns about Wizkid’s use of the nickname “Big Bird,” which he claimed was associated with him. ...

Netflix has amended its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) into an all-cash proposal worth $27.75 per share, removing the stock component in an effort to counter a hostile bid from Paramount Global. The revised proposal maintains an enterprise value of roughly $82.7 billion and targets WBD’s film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max, while excluding several cable networks that would be spun off into a separate entity called Discovery Global. Entertainment center WBD’s board has unanimously approved the amended Netflix offer and set a shareholder vote for April 2026. Meanwhile, Paramount is continuing its own hostile campaign with a competing all-cash offer valued at $108.4 billion at $30 per share, alongside legal and proxy efforts aimed at derailing Netflix’s bid. ...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ikuforiji Olaitan, known professionally as Oxlade, has said his upbringing and strong Christian background are the reasons he stays away from smoking and hard drugs. Speaking in an interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, the Ku Lo Sa hitmaker explained that he comes from a deeply religious and musically gifted family, which shaped his values and lifestyle. Oxlade revealed that his music journey began in the church choir, where he served across different age groups, adding that his grandmother is a deaconess, his grandfather was a multi-instrumentalist, and several family members are gifted singers and dancers. He noted that gospel music played a major role in his development and credited God for his success, stressing that his achievements are the result ...

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has been hospitalised after collapsing due to extreme exhaustion. The actress shared details of the incident on her Instagram page, revealing that she woke up feeling numb and unusually weak, describing the moment as feeling almost lifeless. Despite her condition, Sarah said she pushed herself to visit her shop to carry out an inventory check and conduct interviews for prospective staff. It was during this outing that she suddenly slumped and was rushed to the hospital. According to her, doctors conducted over 32 medical tests, including checks for cancer, fibroid, kidney and liver conditions, malaria and typhoid, all of which returned negative results. Reflecting on the experience, Sarah explained that she had worked continuously throughout Dece...

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been released after spending roughly a week in police detention. The artiste was arraigned on January 12 before a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun State, on charges including assault, theft, causing bodily harm and resisting arrest. He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, said to be worth about ₦12 million. Portable’s bail request was denied after the investigating police officer failed to appear in court, resulting in his continued detention. Following his release, a viral video showed the singer being joyfully received by friends and associates. In the clip, he humorously adopted a new nickname, telling supporters, “My name is now Innocenty,” to loud cheers. Reacting to the developmen...