Category: Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has debunked a viral report about him battling terminal illness.

DAILY POST reports that the rumors gained traction on social media after a video showing the actor in a frail state went viral.

The development sparked concern about his health status among colleagues and fans .

Speaking amid the development in an Instagram video, the veteran actor who said he has never been that sick, also described the news as the handwork of the merchants of darkness and wickedness.

“My dear fans greetings to you all, thank you all for always being there for me with your prayers and your wishes. As you all know, I wish you all the same. I’m making this video in regards to a very wicked video circulating around about me being sick to that very level you can see in the video.

“I have never been that sick and would never be that sick. And by God’s grace I will keep being stronger and stronger.

“That video is the handwork of the merchant of darkness, wickedness, those who sit and concor negativity for people. They just don’t want to see people rise or believe in people’s success all in the course of driving traffic. This is just to let you people know that this is me talking to you. Anything beyond this is their business. Thank you so much for your concerns. I love you all,” the actor said.

However, the disclaimer video also raised concern among his fans, who took to his comment section to complain about his physical appearance and sudden weight loss.

sunperfct wrote, “U’re looking so slim and sound weak, divine healing upon you sir… We will not lose u in Jesus name. Amen.”

stellaseptemberamare said, “But you look sick or is it me? I pray God gives you healing in any area where you need it.”

Also, noni_stan1 stated; “Ahanna whatever thing you are going through I pray your God heals you, to me you don’t look strong but your God will give you strength to overcome everything. I love you so much (rattle snake).”

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Francis Duru debunks terminal illness as his appearance raises concern online [VIDEO]

Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, says he has received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

This came after a complaint submitted to the EFCC by legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere of Blessing Agbomhere & Partners.

The petition demanded a holistic probe into the financial activities, sponsorship arrangements and funding channels of both VeryDarkMan and activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju.

Reacting through his social media page, VeryDarkMan stated that the probe is a calculated attempt to silence dissenting voices in the country.

The activist equally alleged that members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, are using legal channels to initiate the inquiry to suppress public criticism of the current administration’s shortcomings.

“They want to stop us from speaking against this evil government that has failed to protect the lives of Nigerians. So, they used their people to write petitions,” VeryDarkMan wrote on his Instagram page.

VeryDarkMan confirms EFCC invitation, shares details [PHOTO]

Nigerian singer, Mr Real has debunked his colleague, Idowest’s claim that he is the original owner of the popular street anthem, ‘Legbegbe.’

‘Legbegbe,’ which was released in 2018 as a song by Mr Real featuring Idowest, was one of the songs that championed the Shaku Shaku movement.

However, Mr Real has repeatedly said that he regretted featuring Idowest on the song, claiming that he would have been a bigger star if he had sang the song alone.

In a recent livestream with streamer Caterefe, Idowest mocked Mr Real’s statement and even claimed that he was the original owner of ‘Legbegbe.’

He said, “I am the original owner of ‘Legbegbe.’ I composed the full song. I only featured Mr Real on the track as my boy in the hood but now he’s claiming the song. He is an old man, I will beat him up.”

Reacting in a video broadcast, Mr Real insisted that he is the true owner of ‘Legbegbe’, stressing that Idowest lied at the interview.

He also accepted Idowest’s invitation to a public brawl.

“Idowest, I heard everything you said at Carter Efe’s live. You said you will beat me in a match. I am your senior brother and I will beat you.

“I heard you were deported from America. Instead of you to promote your music, you are downgrading me and claiming my song, ‘Legbegbe.’ I won’t even waste my precious time on you,” he said.

Mr Real reacts as Idowest claims ownership of ‘Legbegbe’

Veteran Fuji musician Abdul “Love Azeez” Azeez Oladeji has been laid to rest in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, following his death at the age of 81.

The respected singer reportedly died on Wednesday evening at his Lagos residence after a brief illness.

His death was confirmed by the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Adekunle Abiodun, in a Facebook post.

Family members, friends, fellow entertainers, and admirers gathered on Thursday to bid him farewell in line with Islamic burial traditions.

In his tribute, Abiodun prayed for the deceased, saying, “May the Almighty Allah grant him eternal rest, console his family, friends, fans, professional colleagues, and well-wishers to bear the irreparable loss.”

Among those present at the burial were former Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Tony Okoroji, and Fuji star Musibau “Omo Kekere” Alani, who serves as Vice President of FUMAN. 

They joined members of the association and other Fuji artistes in paying their final respects to the late music icon.

Love Azeez was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s music industry. He served as President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in 1989 and later headed COSON.

Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Fuji music, he played a significant role in the development and growth of the genre, which emerged in Lagos during the 1960s and gained mainstream popularity through the efforts of Fuji legend Ayinde Barrister.

Throughout a career that spanned several decades, Love Azeez remained influential in the Fuji scene and earned widespread admiration from lovers of traditional Yoruba music.

Renowned for his authentic Fuji sound and distinctive vocal delivery, he gained recognition with hit songs including Ijapari, Barrister & Kollington’s Fight, and Alarape.

In a past interview with Kasnatysugar, the late singer revealed that his musical journey began in Agege, Lagos, where he performed Wéré music before eventually transitioning into Fuji, a move that helped shape his enduring legacy in Nigerian music.

Fuji legend Love Azeez buried in Lagos

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has responded to claims made by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of Judy Austin, alleging that he prevented him from seeing his children.

Yul reacted to the accusation via his social media handle on Friday.

“Some of my fans have reached out to me, saying, ‘pls allow him to see his children’.

“I have never stopped anybody from seeing his children.

“In this era of social media, people prefer chasing clout and chasing social media money with my name, rather than doing the right thing.

“Tell him to call his ex-wife, if he wants to see or take his children, let them discuss it.

“He has her number. It has nothing to do with me.”

‘He should call his ex-wife’ – Yul Edochie reacts to claims by Judy Austin’s ex-husband

Nigerian singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as YCee, has opened up on his absence from the music scene for a few years.

During a recent livestream with steamer Cater Efe, the ‘Juice’ crooner revealed that he took a break from music to concentrate on personal development.

He explained that he went on a journey of self-discovery but has now returned to music.

“I have been on the mountain. I went on a journey of self-discovery. But I am back,” he said.

YCee also explained the lore behind his moniker “Omo Alhaji”, revealing that his dad is a Muslim even though he is not being a practicing Muslim.

The music star described his personal spiritual philosophy as being centered simply on “love”.

Before his hiatus, YCee dominated the Nigerian music industry with hits like ‘Jagaban’, ‘Jucie’, ‘Omo Alhaji’, and so many others.

Why I took a break from music – YCee

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has come under heavy fire after making a controversial claim about hip-hop.

The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner sparked fresh controversy after re-echoing Wizkid’s infamous claim that hip-hop music is no longer relevant.

While reacting to a list of Nigerian artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently via X, Odumodublvck boldly declared, “Hip Hop is dead,” alluding to the conspicuous absence of Nigerian rappers from the list.

His post elicited mixed reactions, with many berating him for disrespecting the genre while arguing that the hip-hop is still much relevant outside Nigeria.

Despite Nigeria having both veteran and thriving rappers, hip-hop artists are absent from the list of Nigerian artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently, with singers occupying the entire top 10.

Burna Boy leads with 40.68 million listeners, closely followed by Tems with 40.64 million listeners.

Rema ranks number 3 with 29.43 million listeners, while Ayra Starr and Wizkid take the numbers 4 and 5 spots with 16.84 and 16.81 million listeners, respectively.

Omah Lay (11.24m), Davido (10.83m), CKay (10.71m), Fireboy DML (9.23m), and Asake (8.69m) complete the top 10.

‘Hip-hop is dead’ – Rapper Odumodublvck claims

Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has been laid to rest amid tears in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.

DAILY POST recalls that the actor died on May 11, 2026, at 40 after battling with kidney cancer.

The funeral started on Wednesday in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, for a wake-keep ceremony.

The funeral service was held on Thursday at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, before the final internment  at his family compound.

Various colleagues and friends of the late actor poured in tributes before he was finally laid to rest.

Alexx Ekubo has appeared in several Nollywood movies and was a philanthropist before his death.

Alexx Ekubo laid to rest in Abia amid tears 

Hollywood actress Daveigh Elizabeth Chase, popularly known to voice Lilo in the Disney animated Lilo & Stitch, has passed away at the age of 35.

Her death was confirmed by her manager John Ryan Jr to BBC News.

According to Ryan, Chase was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday due malnourishment.

In addition, the actress died from sepsis after suffering from meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital , according to her manager.

“She was the greatest. She loved cats. She worked with cat rescues with us. She was very to herself,” said Ryan, her friend and manager of 15 years.

“She was not very Hollywood.

“She’d rather eat at Bob’s Big Boy and go home with the cats. She loved acting but wasn’t into the fame scene,”he said.

Daveigh Elizabeth Chase born in July 24, 1990 was an American actress.

The former child star began acting at 4 years old, booking her first Hollywood job when she was 7, but she retired from acting full time in 2015

The actress was well known for her role in the horror movie The Ring and voiced Lilo in Disney’s animated Lilo & Stitch.

In June 2026, Chase was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for treatment of severe malnutrition following a period of extreme weight loss.

During her hospitalization, her condition became increasingly critical after she was diagnosed with meningitis and several severe systemic bloodstream infections, with doctors stating that she did not have much time left to live.

For her performance in the latter, she won an Annie Award in 2003, and she continued to voice Lilo in its subsequent media franchise.

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ voice actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35

Popular sports journalist, Oma Akatugba has claimed that Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye once turned down the advances of a Nigerian billionaire heiress. 

Oma said the incident happened when Okoye was still playing for Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch league.

He explained that he visited the goalkeeper and he saw a message from a billionaire’s daughter after he showed him his phone. 

The journalist said he tried to convince Okoye to give the billionaire’s daughter a chance by informing him that she was from a wealthy background but the goalkeeper stated that the lady wasn’t his ideal woman. 

On his X handle, Oma wrote, “On day I was at Maduka’s place while he was still  living in Holland, and he showed me his phone. He had a message from the daughter of a Nigerian billionaire. I screamed, ‘Bro, this one ma big fish o!’ He laughed and said, ‘Yeah, but she’s not really in my league beauty-wise.’”

DAILY POST reports that many Nigerian women publicly express their admiration for Maduka Okoye after his debut for the Super Eagles in 2019. The ladies praised his looks and physique.

Okoye eventually came out to say he had a girlfriend after the advances became too much. 

Maduka Okoye is in a long-term relationship with Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff. The couple have a son named Isaiah Emil Okoye. 

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye turned down Nigerian billionaire’s daughter – Oma Akatugba