Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, has stated that singer Ayra Starr changed his life.
He stated this while reacting to a post by an X user, @_Fabianszn, who shared Ayra Starr’s old picture and commended Don Jazzy for helping her career.
@_Fabianszn wrote, “Don Jazzy really saved Ayra Starr if not she for still dey teach kindergarten children.”
Reacting to the post, the music executive disclosed that Ayra Starr had also made a significant impact on his own life.
Recounting how they met through an Instagram freestyle, he said, “I bless the day I was shown her Instagram freestyle o.
“She has most definitely changed my own life too. And she has been nothing but a dream Starrgirl.”
DAILY POST recalls that Don Jazzy signed Ayra Starr to his label, Mavin Records, in 2020 after her viral freestyles and song covers on Instagram.
‘Ayra Starr changed my life, I bless the day I met her’ – Don Jazzy
The much-anticipated historical epic, King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos, has premiered in Lagos, bringing together traditional rulers, cultural custodians, Nollywood stars and other distinguished guests for a night dedicated to history, heritage and Yoruba culture.
The world premiere was held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at IMAX Cinema, Lekki, ahead of the film’s nationwide cinema release scheduled for Friday, August 28.
Produced by Teqsus Studios, the premiere featured a red-carpet gathering of prominent figures from the traditional institution, the Nigerian film industry and the wider cultural community.
The presence of traditional rulers, high chiefs and representatives of the Kosoko royal family further highlighted the historical and cultural importance attached to the production.
King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos tells the story of Oba Kosoko and one of the most significant periods in the history of Lagos.
The film explores the political struggles surrounding Lagos, its relationship with the Benin Empire, competition over trade and influence, as well as the wider impact of external forces during the colonial era.
The production also examines the intersection of regional politics, trade and the transatlantic slave trade while portraying the struggle to preserve Yoruba identity and the sovereignty of Lagos.
At the centre of the story is Oba Kosoko, whose leadership, political strategy and resistance to opposing forces are portrayed against a backdrop of rivalry, betrayal and shifting alliances.
Directed by Adebayo Tijani, the film was produced by Ayo Ajayi and Segun Ololo Kosoko, with Marc Adebesin serving as co-producer.
The ensemble cast includes Femi Adebayo, Tina Mba, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Dele Odule, Gabriel Afolayan, Adeniyi Johnson, Sola Kosoko, Aisha Lawal and Kola Ajeyemi, among other performers.
The filmmakers described the project as a celebration of heritage and leadership, designed to bring an important chapter of Lagos history to contemporary audiences through cinematic storytelling.
Following the successful Lagos premiere, King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos will open in cinemas across Nigeria on August 28, giving audiences an opportunity to experience the historical drama and its portrayal of one of Lagos’ defining royal conflicts.
Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has become the first African to hit one billion views on YouTube.
Statistics by his channel, Nathaniel Bassey Main, disclosed that the music minister has recorded 1,014,544,577 views and 5.24 million YouTube subscribers since its creation in 2011.
Nathaniel Bassey’s channel, powered by worship songs like Imela, You Are God, Onise lyanu and his popular online music and prayer movement, Halleluyah Challenge, surpassed the historic milestone over the weekend.
The development came after the just concluded October 5 to 30, 2026, edition of Halleluyah Challenge. The movement was founded in 2017.
The achievement has generated excitement on social media especially among his followers who took to his page to congratulate him.
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Kola has claimed that he never intended to date his love interest on the show, Dede.
Speaking in the second episode of the reunion, which aired on Tuesday night, Kola said his intention wasn’t to date Dede despite his relentless chase.
“I never said I wanted to date Dede,” he said.
His friend Bright Morgan revealed that he advised him to stop pursuing a relationship with Dede.
“I told Kola to leave Dede, babe wey like you will not stress you,” Morgan said.
Meanwhile, Dede explained that her friendship with Kola became cold after he referred to her as “the other person” in an interview.
She said, “Kola reached out to me after the show. He said we are cool, but when there is a camera, he acts like we are not cool.
“We met at Tacha’s birthday party and he followed me to the bathroom, and we spoke. Kola invited me to his house, and he spoke about the kiss at Biggie’s house.”
When asked by the host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Kola denied inviting Dede to his house.
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