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American rapper Fat Joe has sparked controversy after claiming that Afrobeats originated from Jamaica.

The rapper made the claim in a recent episode of the Joe And Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall crooner Buju Banton as a guest.

“Jamaica started Afrobeats. Even though everything comes from Africa,” he claimed.

Banton failed to correct Joe and instead chose to talk about how Panamanian rapper El General pioneered reggaeton and how it influenced other genres.

Contrary to Fat Joe’s claim, Afrobeats is widely regarded as originating from West Africa and heavily influenced by Afrobeat, which was pioneered by Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Buju Banton had previously accused Afrobeats artistes of stealing from Jamaican reggae and dancehall music without crediting their source.

In an interview with the Drink Champs podcast in 2024, Banton claimed that afrobeats music has no substance and would fade with time.

‘Jamaica started Afrobeats’ – Fat Joe claims

American rapper Fat Joe has claimed that he and others pressured Nigerian singer, BNXN, formerly known as Buju, to change his stage name.

Fat Joe explained that they bullied the Nigerian artist into changing his stage name because his former stage name, Buju, was disrespectful to Jamaican dancehall legend, Buju Banton.

The rapper disclosed this during a podcast interview featuring himself and Buju Banton.

“There is a fake guy in Africa using the Buju name, we dissed him on tv, shut him down, he changed his name. I told him there is only one Buju Banton,” he said.

Buju Banton stated that his stage name is special to him because it was given to him by his mother unlike many artists, who coined their names or got it from friends.

He explained that his mother named Buju but he added the suffice Banton in honour of a Jamaican DJ he admired so much.

“Most people [artists] get their names from their friends or coin it. But my name came from my mom. Then I added Banton due to my admiration for Burr Banton,” he stated.

DAILY POST recalls that BNXN initially started his music career with the stage name “Buju” but later changed it to his current name due to alleged copyright issues.

How we made Nigerian singer Buju change his name because of Buju Banton – Fat Joe

Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, has claimed that IShowSpeed’s recent tour in Africa was a spy job for Elon Musk.

Seun ,who made this claim in a viral video online, disclosed that he just found out about the information two days ago.

Narrating how he was earlier contacted by the tour promoter and producer, the singer claimed that Elon Musk sponsored IShowSpeed tour to find out “where his satellites have reached across Africa.”

He said, “You can’t know the deals they’re making behind the scenes. You can’t know the people they’re talking to behind the scenes. You just think they’re coming to talk to you but they all have agender.

“After IShowSpeed’s promoter and producer of his African tour called that we want to see you and I agreed. But they didn’t call me again or come to the shrine again when they reached Nigeria, and the promoter is my friend but I don’t want to mention the name.

“I called and sent messages but none of them responded. After the whole thing, he started sending me some kind of yeye message. Well e no even concern me too much because I don’t really mind, so I let it go.

“Only to find out the day before yesterday that Elon Musk was the one that sponsored the whole thing to know where his satellite don reach for Africa. That’s why they were visiting bushy areas. So, all that was a spy job for Elon Musk”, he claimed.

DAILY POST recalls that IShowSpeed, a famous American streamer and influencer, who visited 20 Africa countries in January 2026, stated that the tour was to promote African culture.

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IShowSpeed’s African tour was a spy job for Elon Musk – Seun Kuti claims [VIDEO]

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie is currently receiving backlash from his fans over a seemingly disparaging post he made against former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi.

The actor had on Tuesday morning posted on his official X handle, declaring that Obi’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival.

According to Yul, “any political party Peter Obi joins will scatter. Whatever he’s doing with ADC is dead on arrival.

“A total waste of time. It’s not a physical problem. It’s deeper than that.

“I’m surprised he doesn’t know this already. Or maybe he knows but chooses to ignore it.

“But the truth remains the truth. Peter Obi cannot be President of Nigeria now”.

The post, however, didn’t go well with fans, who stormed the comment section to express their anger.

Below are some of the comments;

@okeygaruba: Even you that failed in your marriage are here talking about Peter Obi? Yul get sense for once even if you don’t have shame. Imagine disgracing the beautiful family and name your father has built over the years with this rascality of yours every time?

@obed-obinn: You’ve turned to a prodigal son and an inconsequential piece of shit/garbage as a human being and in the scheme of things in ala igbo. You’ve turned to an outcast, so your opinions doesn’t count again, OKOKO!

@JustusOnyia: That’s why your Nollywood career went down the drain.

Bro leave PO and focus on yourself, if na Nollywood you face it with your fuu chest, but if you decide is politics you play it well, stop ass licking BAT. Nothing will ever come out of it. FOOL!

@deveyIcey2020: Nwanna are we not supposed to be our brother’s keeper? Why come online to put your brother’s name in the mud because you are desperate to belong to the opposition party.

@JuniourOgbonna5: Coming from someone that couldn’t keep his home, claimed to be called to be a pastor? Failed. Went back to tradition. Never seen someone so confused like this one.

2027: Fans knock Yul Edochie over disparaging post against Peter Obi

Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, DeeOne, has ignited controversy after alleging that majority of protests in Nigeria are politically motivated.

Speaking on Vanguard’s podcast on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, DeeOne claimed that “about 90 per cent of protests in Nigeria are politically sponsored,” arguing that many demonstrations are influenced by powerful interests rather than purely driven by citizens’ grievances.

According to him, politicians often operate behind the scenes by funding or backing protest movements to push specific agendas or discredit their opponents.

He noted that this trend makes it difficult for Nigerians to clearly identify genuine protests from those orchestrated for political gain.

DeeOne said. “There’s always an agenda behind most of them.”

His comments have since triggered mixed reactions across social media, with some Nigerians supporting his claim.

But a social media user @NaijaCitizenX, disagreed, saying: “Saying 90% of protests are sponsored is wild. People are hungry, frustrated and tired. Not everything is politics.”

90% of protests in Nigeria sponsored by politicians – DeeOne

Sharon Adeleke, sister of Afrobeats star. David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that the singer introduced luxury and flamboyant lifestyle into the Nigerian music industry.

She made the claim during the singer’s Apple Radio live takeover with family and friends to celebrate his 15th anniversary in the music industry.

“I think that David is one of the people that started all this being flashy and showing off and making it cool, in Nigeria,” she said.

Davido inferred: “When we came to Nigeria, Mo’Hits did it with like having a crew but you see how in America, every successful musician has a crew, his guys and all that.”

Sharon insisted: “You brought that. Nobody used to do that.”

Davido has repeatedly admitted being inspired by the defunct Mo’Hits, which was led by Don Jazzy and D’banj.

In previous interviews, he shared how he was inspired to do music by the Mo’Hits crew and spending sometime in their mansion when absconded from home after flouting his father’s order not to pursue music.

Davido introduced luxury, flamboyant lifestyle to Nigerian music industry – Sharon Adeleke claims

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido has confirmed that he has a joint project with American R&B star, Chris Brown scheduled for release next year.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Swift Conversations podcast, Davido explained that he is now focused on making more African-inclined, however, he’s still open to collaborating with American artists.

“The music I am making now is very African. In this next project, I am working with a lot of my original producers from back home.

“However, I am still an American so definitely there’s going to be collaborations. Me and Chris Brown got an album coming next year,” he stated.

Davido and Chris Brown first collaborated on the hit track ‘Blow My Mind’ in 2019. Since then the duo have collaborated on about five songs.

They have been hinting on a joint project for sometime now, with Davido first teasing it in 2023.

He revealed that they have a lot of unreleased songs together.

Davido confirms joint project with Chris Brown

Celebrity Nigerian entrepreneur, Blord, has reacted following his release from Kuje prison

DAILY POST reports that Blord left the correctional centre on Monday evening after perfecting his bail conditions.

However, speaking with the press after his release, Blord, in a now-trending video on social media, appreciated Sowore and everyone who contributed to his release.

While acknowledging the public for fighting for him with their resources, Blord said, “God will always stand for you all.”

Announcing his freedom, he said, “I’m out, I’m good, and I’m going home. I want to say thank you to Sowore’s team. I want to say thank you to everybody that has been fighting for me.

“I want to appreciate every single person that put in their efforts, their time, their money, and everything. May God bless you, and God will always stand for you,” he said.

DAILY POST recalls that Blord was remanded in prison over his online feud with VeryDarkMan.

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VeryDarkMan: Blord reacts after regaining freedom from Kuje Prison [VIDEO]

Peter Okoye, the Nigerian singer and songwriter popularly known as Mr P, has officially announced a change to his birthday celebration date.

This is an action which is now seen as a deep break from his twin brother, Paul Okoye.

In a post shared via his X account on Monday, the artist declared that November 18 will no longer be recognized as his birthday.

“I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day,” he wrote.

He added, “My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and I truly appreciate your understanding.”

The announcement comes amid a lingering and increasingly public feud involving his twin brother Paul and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye.

Members of the once known as P-Square, Peter and Paul went their separate ways following intense disputes over management, finances, and allegations of betrayal.

Despite their much-publicized reunion in 2021, problems resurfaced, with Peter accusing Paul and Jude of marginalization and financial misconduct, while Paul countered by alleging that Peter reported them to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The long-running tension escalated in June 2025 when Peter declared he had completely severed ties with his family particularly his brothers.

I’m done – Peter Okoye dumps shared birth date with twin Paul Okoye, picks new date

Popular Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, better known as Blord, has finally been released from the Kuje Correctional Facility.

Blord was released after meeting his bail conditions on Monday evening.

This came 20 days after he was remanded for allegedly impersonating VeryDarkMan.

DAILY POST recalls that the entrepreneur was granted bail and was also ordered to deposit his international passport as part of his bail conditions on Friday.

However, he was returned to prison after his passport could not arrive in Abuja from Anambra State on time.

Announcing Blord’s release, popular human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday evening, appreciated the public for their support.

Sharing a video of his release on his Instagram page, Sowore wrote: “Linus Williams, also known as @mrblordofficial, is finally out of Kuje Prison, and that outcome is a reminder that collective action can yield results. No one should be abandoned to unjust detention. No one shall be left behind. THANK YOU, EVERYONE.”

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Blord finally leaves Kuje prison after 20 days [VIDEO]