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Maverick singer, Seun Kuti has claimed that his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, didn’t restrict his wives from having affairs with other men.

He further claimed that this was one of Fela’s greatest mistake, alleging that some of the women eventually contacted HIV from their other partners and transferred it to the late singer.

Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream, Kuti said contrary to the speculations that Fela was the one who gave his women the disease, he was the victim.

He said, “Fela made many mistakes. One of the mistakes he made -one day, I saw a video of a lady online saying why are people praising Fela’s legacy despite him giving women HIV and dying of AIDS.

“I said, ‘Oh, Fela you see yourself?’ If Fela was a traditional man, he would still be alive. I will tell you something about him that you might not have known, Fela’s women all had other men.

“Fela did not keep his women to himself. He believed that as he is free to sleep with all the women, the women are also free to meet other men. His law was that they shouldn’t bring the men to his house.

“My father doesn’t leave his house to sleep with other women outside, so it was his women who brought HIV home to him. Nobody is perfect. Everybody make mistakes. But Fela is a man that is on the side of humanity.”

DAILY POST recalls that Fela made headlines when he married 27 women in a single traditional ceremony on February 20, 1978, in Lagos.

Fela’s wives had other men – Son, Seun Kuti claims

Controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, and her lover, IVD, have disabled their social media accounts.

This comes amid the ongoing controversy trailing her cancer claim.

DAILY POST reports that Blessing CEO had a few days ago solicited financial assistance from the public for treatment after announcing that she has stage 4 cancer.

A few days after the development, Blessing CEO was dragged online over allegations that her cancer claim was fraudulent. She was accused of editing a cancer patient’s medical report to make it appear that the report was issued to her.

Speaking in an interview amid the backlash, she made a U-turn on her earlier claim, saying, “I don’t have stage 4 cancer. That was a miscommunication.”

Reacting to the development, netizens condemned her action and demanded return of money donated to her.

A new twist has emerged in the saga as the self-acclaimed relationship expert and her lover IVD, a Lagos-based celebrity auto dealer, have now deactivated their social media accounts.

Checks by DAILY POST on Sunday evening confirmed that the duo have deactivated their Instagram pages.

Blessing CEO, IVD deactivate social media accounts amid cancer controversy

Popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor also known as Mama G, has opened up about the financial struggles faced by many actors in the Nigerian film industry, blaming the situation on the lack of royalties for their work.

Speaking during an appearance on the podcast/show “Curiosity Made Me Ask”, hosted by Isbae U, the actress said many performers only receive a one-time payment for films they feature in, regardless of how often the movies continue to generate revenue.

According to her, this is why some actors are forced to publicly ask for help despite years of working in the industry.

“The problem why you see us beg is because they don’t give us royalties. We just work and toil so hard, and then that peanut, that money you gave us on board to come and shoot for you, is the only thing we get.”She said.

Ozokwor compared the situation with what goes on in more developed film industries, where actors continue to earn from their work long after production has ended.

“Go and look at the smallest actors in developed countries. Every work they do fetches them money every day of their lives.”

She added that in those countries, royalties continue even after an actor’s death, helping their families remain financially secure.

“Even when they are gone, their families still live on that. We, we are still working hard.”

The veteran actress noted that the lack of residual income has pushed many Nigerian actors to explore alternative platforms, particularly YouTube, where they can earn directly from their content.

“That’s why everyone is running to YouTube,” she said.

Why actors beg in difficulty – Patience Ozokwor on Nollywood financial struggles

Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, known by his stage name Brymo, has sparked controversy with his recent misogynistic opinion on apology.

The Ara crooner claimed that it is wrong for a man to apologise to a woman when they woman is at fault.

According to him, any man who apologise to a woman for her wrongdoings deserves “suffering.”

On his Instagram page, the singer wrote, “Nobody deserves to suffer than men who apologize to women when the women are wrong.

“And suffer they will from here, and for the rest of humanity’s earthly existence.”

Brymo’s opinion sparked mixed reactions, with many claiming that his view didn’t capture some relationship dynamics.

Any man who apologizes to woman deserves to suffer – Brymo

Singer, Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has expressed deep concern over the reduction in the quality of Nigerian music and Afrobeats in general, in recent years.

In a recent interview with ViewsFrance, the Soso hitmaker accused his colleagues of not putting effort into music-making anymore.

He alleged that a lot of artists are after quick money and fame and doesn’t care about musical depth or lyrical substance.

He explained that the trend is affecting Afrobeats and the African culture negatively, especially overseas.

The singer urged his colleagues to improve their craft and give the new generation quality music.

Omah Lay said, “Nigerian Music is drifting towards a place where artists are not putting so much efforts in the art anymore.

“And that is also hurting my culture. Most artists are just playing with music these days and really not trying to improve the sound and the whole creativity around it.

“It is just quick money and it is really dipping the audience and the new generation, that level of music is what they are growing to and they are even doing worse.

“I don’t want to blame the globalisation of Afrobeats for that but that could also be one of the reasons. Generally, it is a good that that Afrobeats to the world is happening and people are getting to know us from our music. But I just wish we could strive to raise the bar a little more with the craft.”

Nigerian artistes no longer put effort into making music – Omah Lay claims

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he is no longer passionate about going into politics, stressing that observation about other celebrities who joined politics was making him weigh his political ambition.

Speaking in a recent livestream on Twitch with streamer Davrel, the singer claimed that most celebrities who transitioned from entertainment to politics haven’t been successful.

Davido explained that he was previously interested in partisan politics, but his legacy in the entertainment industry and the reality on ground have made him skeptic.

“Before, I wanted to go into politics but honestly, now, I see it two ways. All my years of goodwill, my name and my career, all the hard work and the fan base we have built, it is tricky because the way people look at things; the superstars that have gone into politics, the transition hasn’t really been successful,” he said.

“I feel like if you are a politician, you are a politician. It is like it is their business,” Davido added.

‘I’m now skeptical about going into politics’ – Davido

Popular Nigerian social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has praised officers of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command for helping a mentally unstable woman deliver a baby in Kwali Area Council.

Narrating the incident via his instagram handle on VeryDarkMan said “it happened in the early hours of April 3, 2026, during a routine surveillance operation by officers of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, deployed across the FCT due to heightened security concerns ahead of the Easter celebrations.”

According to him, “at about 12:20 a.m., the officers who were on patrol around Kwaita village in Kwali Area Council suddenly heard loud cries coming from the roadside.”

The officers immediately moved towards the direction of the cries and discovered a mentally unstable woman who had just gone into labour.

Confirming the incident, the FCT Police Command said the officers received information about the woman at about 12:30 a.m., prompting swift action from the command.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Unit at Kwali Division quickly mobilised with her team to the location after receiving the report.

The officers assisted the woman and ensured she safely delivered the baby.

Reacting to the development, VeryDarkMan applauded the officers for their humanity and pledged to sponsor the child’s education from primary school through university.

VDM narrates how FCT Police helped mentally unstable woman deliver

Blessing CEO, a controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, has addressed recent rumors surrounding her health and fundraising efforts, clarifying details about her cancer diagnosis and responding to public speculation.

In an exclusive interview with the popular online show Young and Healthy Bros, Egungun, Blessing explained that miscommunication had fueled some of the confusion around her condition.

“I don’t have stage 4 cancer. That was a miscommunication,” she said.

“I just received my biopsy results. Initially, the lump was thought to be non-cancerous, but later tests revealed it was cancerous. I haven’t started chemotherapy yet, and I’m still awaiting further tests to determine the exact stage.”

She also addressed questions about the fundraising for her treatment.

“The money raised is not hundreds of millions as some people think. It’s just 13 million naira,” she noted.

“I will not post my results online because it’s personal, and I don’t owe anyone an apology. I’m just trying to communicate what the doctors have told me.”

Blessing emphasized that her goal remains to explore all treatment options and ensure she makes informed decisions.

“I just want to be sure about what I am doing. I’m not a doctor; I’m only sharing the updates I receive from them,” she added.

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I don’t have stage 4 cancer – Blessing CEO reveals

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Federal Capital Territory Chapter, has said hotel owners, event planners, and other stakeholders with the country’s entertainment industry in Abuja must seek permission for live music bands or risk sanction.

The association’s acting governor, Michael Oyibo Kaycee, made this known during a press conference in Abuja on Friday.

He warned stakeholders in the entertainment sector in Abuja to always engage certified musicians.

According to him, the association would henceforth not tolerate exploitation, disrespect, or underpayment to musicians in the nation’s capital.

“You are required to obey industrial standards, engage certified musicians, and fill your obligations.

“Our task force is fully operational from today. The system has been taken for granted for too long. It is high time for everybody to understand the function of PMAN in FCT. Show planners, event planners are to take permission from the association.

He raised alarm over the sharp decline in television viewership, describing it as “extremely low” in today’s fast-evolving digital age.

“today, virtually everyone carries a television in their hands. A young boy in a remote area can gain global recognition simply through digital influence. This clearly shows that digital platforms are now the dominant force in content distribution,” he said.

He urged the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to intervene in the plight of the association.

Seek permit for live music band or risk sanctions – PMAN tells FCT hotel owners, others

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, professionally known as Ogogo, has revealed why he won’t intervene in the recent fight between actress Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele.

Ogogo made this disclosure during an interview with Feel Right TV.

DAILY POST reports that Funke Akindele had on Sunday during actress Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere snubbed Toyin Abraham.

The incident happened eight months after reconciliation of their years-long feud.

Refusing to speak on the incident during the interview, Ogogo disclosed that “women’s fights are too complicated to get involved in”.

While scolding the duo for not being sensible enough to appreciate what God has done for them in the entertainment industry, Ogogo noted that it is only an “unwise man that would interfere in women’s drama”.

“I don’t interfere in women’s disputes. Both of them are blessed by God. So, why are they fighting? When men have similar issues, they laugh over it and move on, but women will make a mountain out of a low hill with the same issues. So it’s difficult to interfere”, he stated.

Ogogo’s comment came a day after veteran actress, Saje, announced that she had reconciled them, and ordered them to take the drama off social media.

Why I won’t meddle in Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham’s feud – Ogogo