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Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

The actor joined the party on Saturday in his hometown, Ozubulu, Anambra State.

Confirming the development via his Instagram handle, Zubby Michael shared a video capturing the moment he officially registered and received his membership in the ADC.

“I dey my village enough of the talking online I don involve,” he wrote.

The development has caused a stir online as some fans congratulated him for aligning with Peter Obi, a prominent member of the ADC.

Some fans used the opportunity to slam celebrities who are supporting President Bola Tinubu.

@don_isi wrote: “@cubana chiefpriest you see yourself fellow billionaire, you no get level bro.”

@chidozie1994 stated, “Action speaks louder than voice, Peter obi all the way”

@bukas_tony said, “Eze doings, he is always on the people’s side credibility tasted and trusted”

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Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael joins ADC

Nigerian streamer, Peller, has called out singer Ayra Starr for asking Jarvis if she has a boyfriend.

This comes a few hours after Jarvis’ Livestream with Ayra Starr on Tiktok.

During the interactive section, the musician asked if Jarvis has a boyfriend.

Peller who was angered by the question, called Ayra out in a viral video sighted by DAILY POST on Saturday, claiming that the singer “belittled” him.

The streamer who found the question disrespectful, accused Ayra of pretending not to know him despite his popularity.

He asked, “How could Ayra Starr ask Jarvis if Jarvis has a boyfriend. Is she trying to say she doesn’t know me? Would she like me to also ask if she’s a singer?

“She really belittled me. How could she ask Jarvis if she has a boyfriend. Did Ayra want to say she did not see when I took Jarvis on a vacation to South Africa or when I bought GLE for her?”

Peller drags Ayra Starr for asking Jarvis if she has boyfriend

Nigerian singer Portable has alleged that he was paid N20 million by Burna Boy to fight Speed Darlington.

In a recent video, Portable made the claim stating that he was to confront Speed Darlington during their public dispute, insisting Burna boy paid him based on performance.

“The last time Speed Darlington and Burna Boy had issues, he paid me N20 million to beat him in a boxing match. I did it and he paid me,” Portable said.

Recounting the incident further in a mix of English and Pidgin, he added “The time wey Burna Boy and Speed Darlington get issue, wey Speed Darlington dey insult Burna Boy, na me help Burna Boy beat am.

“He promise me N20 million, and he give me. Burna Boy no just invite me like that if I no win, he no go give me the money. I win, na why I collect the N20 million.”

Portable also stressed that the singer fulfilled his promise, noting that he would have reacted publicly if otherwise.

“If he promise me money and he no give me, I go call am out. Na God say make I no call Burna Boy out, na why he come give me,” he said.

In addition to this, Portable extended a similar proposition to Wizkid, offering to confront comedian Carter Efe for a price.

“Now Wizkid should pay me N20 million so I can finish Carter Efe for him,” he added.

Burna boy gave me N20m to fight Speed Darlington – Portable

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about how being an artist changed her.
The 31-year-old explained that before she became a professional musician, she was “hyper-indepent” and tended to push people away, but making music has taught her to be open and vulnerable without feeling odd.

Speaking in a recent interview with Doose Of Society, Tems said, ”

Tems: “Being an artist has changed my life. There are a lot of people that know me. It made me grow, I had to shed a lot of habits that were holding me back—one of those things was my hyper-independency and the thing I do where I push people away.”

She added, ‘I have now learned to embrace love and just be open, and be free to give love and be vulnerable without feeling odd.”
Tems launched her music career in 2018 with her debut single, ‘Mr Rabel’, after quitting her job.

However, her breakthrough came after she enchanted the Western music audience with her 2020 collaborative hit with Wizkid, ‘Essence.’

Since then she has collaborated with Drake, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and J.Cole, and also won two Grammys.

She recently set a record as the first Nigerian artist to hit over 40 million monthly streams on Spotify.

How music changed my life – Tems

Popular Nollywood actor, Tobi Makinde has spoken out over the rumoured rift with Funke Akindele.

DAILY POST reports that the news surfaced online after Funke, who is known as Tobi’s mother in the movie industry, failed to attend his wedding in December 2025.

However, speaking in an interview with BBC, Tobi claimed that social media often creates narratives that are not based on facts.

Clarifying their current relationship status, the actor explained that some relationships appear to be lost as people transition between different phases of life.

He said in Pidgin “I’m not aware of any fallout between madam Funke and I. Nothing really happened. Our relationship did not start on social media and no be for social media e go end.

“As you grow and move from one level to another, some relationships may look like they are lost in transit”, he said.

Recall that the actor gained popularity after his appearance in Funke Akindele’s productions.

Tobi Makinde breaks silence over rumoured rift with Funke Akindele

Nigerian singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up about his past struggle with mental health and how he was able to overcome it.

Speaking during a livestream with Caterefe on Thursday night, Crayon disclosed that he had mental health issues in 2022 due to pressure from family and the music industry.

He explained that he was under intense stress because he was trying to meet up with family demands as well as earn a top spot in the music industry.

The music star stated he was hospitalised for therapy for a long time after which he returned with the hit songs ‘Labalaba’ and ‘Overloading’.

Crayon said, “In 2022, I had mental health issues from all sort of stress; family, industry, trying to be number one stress. I was hospitalised for a long therapy session, then I came out and dropped Labalaba and Overloading.”

‘I had mental health issues’ – Crayon opens up on family, industry pressure

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked a debate after sharing his opinion on financial burden in relationship.

The movie star claimed that if it costs a man money every time he see his partner, it isn’t a relationship but “prostitution”.

On his Instagram page, he wrote, “If it costs you money every time you see her, that’s prostitution not a relationship.”

His bold claim sparked mixed reactions, with many agreeing that it is “a red flag” regardless of the gender.

Read some of the reactions on X below;

Obhiglo: “Some relationships no be dating again, na premium billing. Before you fall in love, check your balance.”

UtdOlami: “And if it cost you money anytime you see him likewise.”

Mr Larendo: “He [Jim Iyke] has no right to tell me what I should do in my relationship.”

Mr_kwaba: “That’s a big red flag you will go broke and go into depression.”

Truth_pq: “It’s even a myth to think it won’t cost u money anytime u see any Nigerian girl.”

RealQudzzy: “Not prostitution but a pure red flag.”

‘Not relationship but prostitution if it costs money every time you see her’ – Jim Iyke tells men

Nigerian singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up about his relationship with his colleague Tiwa Savage, revealing that he used to have a massive crush on her.

Crayon, who was previously signed to Mavin Records, Savage’s former label, claimed that she introduced him to “Backy” – a blend of illicit drugs like cannabis, tramadol, codeine, or rohypnol rolled into a blunt – in 2018.

He explained that Savage asked if he smoked, and he replied affirmatively, and she handed him the blunt.

Speaking in a candid interview with streamer Caterefe, Crayon disclosed that since then he became addicted to “Backy.”

“Tiwa Savage was my crush in 2018, she gave me my first Backy. She asked me if I smoked. I said yes mama I smoke, and she handed it to me. Since then, I started smoking Backy,” he stated.

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‘I had crush on Tiwa Savage, she introduced me to Backy’ – Crayon reveals [VIDEO]

Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up about her spirituality and faith.

In a candid chat with TikToker Jarvis during a recent livestream, Starr revealed that her spiritual goal is to be “as perfect as Jesus.”

She explained that she is not very religious but devoted spiritually.

“I am trying to be as perfect as Jesus. I have a close relationship with God and the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t come with me only being in church. God says let it be unto you according to your faith. I have found a way that works for me,” she expressed.

Starr emphasised that being spiritual and less religious is what works for her in the meantime, but added that it might change later.

The music star also disclosed during the interview that she is venturing into the movie industry.

She shared that she began her acting career last year and her debut movie is expected to be released this year.

‘I’m trying to be perfect as Jesus’ – Ayra Starr

Armed robbers have invaded the home of popular Nigerian singers, Adegbodu Twins.

This comes a few days after the burial of the one-half of the music duo, Taiwo Adegbodu.

The incident which happened on Tuesday night around 9pm threw the family into distress.

Disclosing the incident in a video online on Thursday evening, Kehinde Adegbodu, the second half of the music duo stated that the robbers carted away his clothes, shoes, phones and gold among other valuables.

While expressing concerns over the family’s safety, Kehinde noted that he is not in possession of the money donated for his brother’s burial by the burial committee.

Kehinde, who suggested that the robbers might have come for the money donated for his twin brother’s burial, stated that one of the robbers made calls saying “Kehinde is not at home. We met his wife and his late brother’s wife with their children. We can’t find any money in the house.

“I wasn’t at home when the incident happened. I was in Osun State when my late twin brother’s wife called me. I had to rush down home because everyone at home was scared and the children were terrified seeing people with guns. Please I don’t have any money with me again. I have used the money donated for Taiwo’s burial and the finishing of our uncompleted building where he was buried.

“And if you’re coming for me for offending you, please forgive me. I’m pleading for forgiveness even though I know that I did not offend anyone. I’m doing this video because my family is no longer safe. I don’t want our name to become popular again for bad news”, he pleaded.

DAILY POST reports that Taiwo Adegbodu died of a heart attack on March 1 2026, and was buried March 31.

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Armed robbers invade Adegbodu Twins’ home days after Taiwo’s burial [VIDEO]