Category: Entertainment

Music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has denied allegations that his record label, Mavin Records prioritises some artists over others in terms of promotion and other opportunities. 

Speaking in a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, the music producer said it made no sense that a record label would invest in an artist and ignore the artist in a bid to promote another. 

He claimed that the artists who are not making waves and releasing fewer songs in Mavin are responsible for their decisions and not the record label.

He also claimed that imposter syndrome and overthinking are responsible for the allegations of neglect by artists who assume their colleagues are treated better. 

“We do see lots of comments that we do not prioritise some artists. But that isn’t true. It’s like I would just carry my money and just throw it away, just lock it inside somewhere. We obviously, invest in people to make us and themselves money. 

“So, the idea that we would have artists and not want to prioritise them is not real. If you see an artist in Mavin and the artist only releases one or two songs in a year, just know that it is the artist’s decision. If the artist has 1 million songs and they want to release them, we can release them. Most of them actually have imposter syndrome. It’s normal. We are all human beings, so sometimes they can panic and overthink things. But there is no such thing as prioritising one artist over another,” Jazzy said.

Don Jazzy debunks prioritising some artists in his label over others

Popular Nigerian digital creator, English Alhaji, has raised alarm after receiving bandits’ calls.

English Alhaji raised an alarm in a video shared on his Instagram page.

DAILY POST recalls that English Alhaji had a week ago commended the youth of Achepe community in Nasarawa State for repelling bandits’ attack.

While faulting the youth for handing over some captured bandits to the military, English Alhaji said “Only mistake wey this people do, this youth of Achepe catch this people finish and handed them over to the military. 

“Why? Why? Do you want the army to reintegrate them? Abi the once they integrate never do una? You want them to integrate more of the terrorist? Why handling them over to the military? Unalive this boys. You don catch them and collected the AK-47 rifle from them, kpai them. Why giving them to the police again? Youth of Achepe, una no do well for that one oo.”

However, in a now trending video on his Instagram page, English Alhaji, who stated that his life is in danger, shared a recorded WhatsApp video call he received from bandits threatening him for advising Nigerians to kill them.

“Nigerians, so yesterday in the afternoon bandits called me on a video call. You can see the confidence, you guys are no longer hiding. They no longer cover their face, they’re everywhere. They got my WhatsApp number on my Facebook page. They turned their camera to show me ammunition. Na now I know the kind danger wey I dey.

“They said why do I tell people to be killing them. One of them said this thing wey I dey tell people to unalive them when they catch them, don’t hand them over to the military, kpai them. They said what if they catch me, they will do that same thing to me”, he said.

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‘My life in danger’ – English Alhaji raises alarm after receiving calls from bandits [VIDEO]

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola has opened up about the challenges of making movies for YouTube, claiming that the platform was not originally designed for films.

Speaking in a recent interview with Jay On-Air, Ogunmola said making films for YouTube audience is expensive and risky.

She explained that actors charge high fees and fans also assumed producers make a lot of money from movies with millions of views, which isn’t often the case.

“YouTube was never designed for films. Film is a very expensive art. Actors are collecting N4-5 million for four days. The least maybe N1-2 million,” she said.

Ogunmola urged Nigerians to be constructive in their criticisms of YouTube filmmakers, stressing that “even the worst film on YouTube cost money to make.”

She added that Nigeria is the only country that makes YouTube movies because the country has poor distribution.

YouTube was never designed for films – Nollywood producer, Bolaji Ogunmola

The father of former Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye, Mr Odinia Emmanuel Godson, has spoken publicly about the incident that allegedly led to the physical assault and domestic violence against his daughter.

In a confession video that has since gone viral and was shared by a journalist on her Facebook page, Mr. Godson explained the reasons behind his actions.

He said, “I am Odinia Emmanuel Godson, the father of Ilebaye Odiniya.

“I want to really thank my fellow Nigerians and Nigerians all over the world for what was on the internet about my daughter, both good and bad.

“I really want to appreciate you, but I want to put the record straight that what led to that was not that I don’t love my daughter. She was one of my best children and, if we take records from days gone by, you can note that she attended the best schools, which shows I really love my daughter.

“But at a certain time, she wanted to join Big Brother.

“When she told me, I accepted it and I began working towards it. At a certain time, she failed the first one and was evicted. Then the second one in 2023 or thereabout, I contributed a lot, using my relationship with Nigerians within and outside the country to vote massively for my daughter.

“My personal contribution there is over 75 percent, but when she successfully came out of that and won, what I was expecting from her wasn’t forthcoming.

“For instance, where I come from, if you have a child, you can’t wait until the child spoils to a certain level before you can correct him or her. Ilebaye couldn’t listen to me anymore each time,” he said.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that the former winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Ilebaye, called on the general public for help over alleged domestic violence and physical assault.

Ilebaye, who was seen with a swollen face, cried for help during an Instagram livestream on Friday midnight.

In a trending video from the livestream, the reality star was seen screaming and crying for help while a man believed to be her father was allegedly seen physically assaulting her in the background.

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Ilebaye’s father breaks silence on alleged assault

Frank Edoho, a famous Nigerian media personality and former host of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, has vowed never to be committed to just one woman.

Edoho had sparked debate on social media regarding infidelity and the dynamics of forgiveness in marriage.

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In a post on X, he warned men not to forgive cheating wives, noting that “she will not only continue cheating, but she will also resent the Man for forgiving her & disrespect him in extreme ways.”

Reacting to the post, a user @Wagon1011 asked if the media personality is single. “Frank are you single?”

In response, Edoho who stated that he has remained single after the crash of his second marriage, revealed his decision never to be committed to a woman again.

 “Yes. I have had my share. Never getting committed again. Ever.”

DAILY POST recalls that in June 2025, the media personality announced the end of his second marriage to Sandra Onyenucheya.

He previously got married to broadcaster Katherine Obiang in 2003, and ended the seven year marriage in 2010.

I’ll never commit to a woman again’ – Frank Edoho

The father of BBNaija All Stars winner, Ilebaye, Emmanuel Odiniya, has opened up on the ongoing family crisis involving the reality TV star.

Speaking in an emotional interview on Sunday, in Abuja, the father of the reality star alleged that Ilebaye now makes him book appointments before seeing her following her rise to fame after winning the Big Brother Naija All Stars edition.

According to him, their once close relationship changed after her success in the entertainment industry.

Speaking he said “She made me book an appointment before I could see her. Things are no longer the same between us”.

A viral video surfaced online days ago showing Ilebaye in an emotional state, sparking reactions on social media and leading to police intervention.

Meanwhile, the matter has continued to generate reactions online, with fans expressing concern over the growing family dispute.

Reality TV star Tacha Akide also reacted publicly, calling for urgent help after Ilebaye’s emotional livestream went viral.

According to Vanguard, Tacha said: “Ilebaye’s face has been ruined.

I had to book appointment to see Ilebaye after her fame – Father reveals

Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez, has criticised Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy’s music following their clash in April. 

DAILY POST recalls that Burna Boy and his team reportedly assaulted DJ Tunez at Obi’s House, Lagos, a few weeks ago, which led to the DJs Association of Nigeria temporarily suspending the singer pending investigation into the alleged incident. 

Amidst the ongoing investigation, DJ Tunez sparked controversy after throwing shade a Burna Boy during a recent performance at a London club.

During his set, DJ Tunez played Burna Boy’s song ‘Last Last’ but muted his vocals and then proceeded to call his music “rubbish.”

His statement sparked cheers and condemnation from among the audience in a clip from the event, which has since gone viral.

It also elicited mixed reactions online with many berating DJ Tunez for escalating the beef with Burna Boy and warning of possible reprisal from the latter.

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Burna Boy sings rubbish – DJ Tunez claims [VIDEO]

Nigerian music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, also known as Don Jazzy, has said Afrobeats artists and producers made better music when they used to live together in record labels’ houses with studios and other facilities. 

Speaking in a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy recounted how a random incident involving D’Prince at a house where they were living together in Mo’Hits mansion inspired D’Banj’s ‘Olorun Maje.’

“I have a theory that says that most of the great music that we made in Afrobeats was when all of us were living together. For instance, D’Banj’s ‘Olorun Maje,’ the idea was from D’Prince and Sunday Are, who was our manager then. 

“Sunday Are was complaining that D’Prince didn’t want to go to radio interviews. He came to report to me but I didn’t even listen because I was working in the studio. So, I told him to go and report to D’Banj because he is like a military man. After he reported, D’Banj started shouting at D’Prince. Then D’Prince now came back into the studio where I was with Sunday Are and pretended like he was dusting some equipment and then began to sing, ‘Some people they want make I cry, some people they want make I die, why? Olorun Maje oooo.’

“The lyrics just fell precisely to the beat I was making at that time. I told him to pause that I like it. That was how the song was born. Also the song ‘You bad, you want it’ was from Dr Sid, who randomly walked into the studio and started rhyming to a beat I was making,” he recalled. 

Don Jazzy noted that music creation nowadays is different from the time him and his contemporaries held sway.

He, however, said he hasn’t changed his pattern, stressing that he goes into the studio with the intention of creating a beat for a particular artist.

He advised the new generation of creatives to associate more to build cohesion between their crafts. 

Afrobeats artists, producers made better music when they lived together – Don Jazzy 

Nigerian record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has named alternative rock singer Johnny Drille as his best musician.

The Mavin boss said Johnny Drille’s music is unique, stressing that he is a complete musician.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy claimed that Johnny Drille has no rival in the Nigerian music industry.

“If you look at the Nigerian music industry right now, there is nobody like Johnny Drille. He is in a world of his own. He is like the best musician – the complete musician that I know. He is versatile. He mix, write, sing. He does everything.

“He is also an amazing performer – the way he sounds in the studio is the same way he sounds in live shows,” he said.

‘He’s a complete musician’ – Don Jazzy names his best musician

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday evening at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

The awards celebrate excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling.
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DAILY POST brings to you the full list of winners and nominees across all categories.

Best Supporting Actor

Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr

Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard

Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves

Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire

Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2

Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER

Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle

Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes

Best Supporting Actress

Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty

Linda Ejiofor – The Herd – WINNER

Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr

Nadia Dutch – Aljana

Sola Sobowale – The Covenant

Amal Umar – The Herd

Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki

Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes

Best Lead Actor

Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born

William Benson – To Kill A Monkey

Mike Ezuruonye – Oversabi Aunty

Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey

Khumbuza Meyiwa – Bet I Love You

Uzor Arukwe – Colours Of Fire – WINNER

Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes

Femi Branch – Red Circle

Best Lead Actress

Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift – WINNER

Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey

Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days

Ariyike Owolagba – Something About The Briggs

Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency

Scarlet Gomez – Behind The Scenes

Genoveva Umeh – The Herd

Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother Of The Brides

Best Director

Akinola Davies Jr.- My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Tunde Kelani – Cordelia

James Omokwe – Osamede

Daniel Etim Effiong – The Herd

Yemi Filmboy Morafa – Gingerrr

Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Overall Movie

Gingerrr

The Herd

My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

3 Cold Dishes

The Serpent’s Gift

Behind The Scenes

Best Digital Content Creator

Elozonam Ogbolu, Genoveva Umeh

Akwaman

Destiny Ogie Osarewinda

Emmanuel Kanaga, Sophia Chisom – WINNER

Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo

Taaooma

Steve Chuks

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)

The Serpent’s Gift

Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – WINNER

Labake Olododo

Olorisha

Aljana

Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)

Inside Job

Sayari

Addis Fikir – WINNER

My Son

Kimote

Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)

Bet I Love You

Sebata: The Beast

Ben Made It

Terra Of Queens And Kuma 2

Tlhaho Ya Mosadi – WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)

The Omnipresent

The Delivery

The Hidden Voice

This Is Portsaid

Artal Alhanin: Our Memories – WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)

Mabanda – WINNER

Safou: A Gift From Nature

Golden Spoon

Best Scripted M-Net Original

Adam to Eve

Mother of the Bride

The Yard

The Low Priest – WINNER

Bobo

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

Nigerian Idol S10 – WINNER

Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Chapa Chapa My Love

Out N About (Harar)

Undugu

Best Indigenous M-Net Original

Inimba – WINNER

Kukoyi

Undugu

Out N’ About (Harar)

Kampala Creme

The Chocolate Empire

Mgbuka

Best Short Film

Fleas

Rise

Telephone

Hussaini – WINNER

My Body, God’s Temple

Best Cinematography

Jermaine Edwards – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Kabelo Thathe – To Kill A Monkey

Emmanuel Igbekele – The Herd

Daanong Gyang – Finding Nina

Emmanuel Igbekele – The Serpent’s Gift

KC Obiajulu – Stitches

Emmanuel Igbekele – Gingerrr

Best Editing

Kazeem Agboola – Cordelia

Omar Guzman Castro – My Father’s Shadow

Wanguma Peter Chidebere, Dele Doherty – Landline

Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Winston Aig-Ohioma – Osamede

Daniel Anyiam – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER

Best Sound Design

Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Tolu Obanro – Gingerrr

Vaughan Phillips – Ben Made It

Tolu Obanro – The Party

Vaughan Phillips – Sebata: The Beast

Fisayo Adefolaju – The Herd

Best Music Score

Shirleen Wangari – Cards On The Table

Xavier Ighorodje – Gingerrr

Isaac Ayodeji – Suky

Tomi Adesina – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Documentary

Beyond Olympic Glory – WINNER

The Good, The Bad of Afrobeat

The People Shall

Not Addressing This Anymore

BOU

Best Scripted Series

To Kill A Monkey

The Yard

The Chocolate Empire

Inimba – WINNER

Kash Money

Best Unscripted Series

The Real Housewives Of Lagos

Nigerian Idol – WINNER

Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Offair With Gbemi And Toolz

Out N’ About (Harar)

Trailblazer Award

Uche Montana – WINNER

Industry Merit Award

Sola Sobowale – WINNER

Kanayo O. Kanayo – WINNER

AMVCA 2026: Full list of winners