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Popular singer, Tems has opened up about her experience in a toxic relationship where her partner was “obsessive and possessive.”

Speaking in a candid interview with media personality, Angie Martinez, the Essence crooner said the nature of the relationship was contrary to her belief, stressing that she believes that a healthy relationship is about partnership, not ownership.

Tems said toxic relationship is draining because sometimes the toxic partner are not even aware that they are toxic.

“I have experienced love where I thought it was love but it was more like when someone is trying to own you. They think that they own you. And that’s not love.

“Love is not obsession. And it is not possession. I can’t own another human being. Love is when both of you become one person.

“We don’t own each other, we are each other. I feel everyone has experienced toxic love with someone who doesn’t even know that they are toxic.

“They say they love you but they don’t know that they don’t even love you. Because you can’t love someone you feel you own,” she expressed.

‘He was obsessed, possessive’ – Tems recounts toxic relationship

Singer, Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has claimed that Afrobeats is declining, especially in Western countries.

Speaking at his Lagos Warehouse Session on Thursday night, Omah Lay said the massive reception Afrobeats received abroad a few years ago has began to dwindle.

“Overseas, Afrobeats is declining. It is facts. Our artistes are doing really great but the Afrobeats that you guys used to know in 2020-2024, are not the Afrobeats you know now anymore,” he said.

Omah Lay revealed that he has been studying his idols and looking for a means to revive the Nigerian music scene.

He claimed that his music is going to make a lot of his colleagues improve their crafts and restore Afrobeats’ global momentum.

‘Afrobeats declining’ – Omah Lay claims

Afrobeats singer, Bella Shmurda has revealed that he nearly went bankrupt due to an extravagant lifestyle.

Speaking in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Shmurda said accommodating and sponsoring his friends’ lavish lifestyles also drained his resources.

The music star said the experience made him change his approach to money management.

“I used to have a lot of money but I rushed things. I wish I was wise then. I was just buying things extravagantly, things I eventually had no need for,” he said.

“At this point, as I am getting new money, I have to think about every move I want to take. I was accommodating up to ten of my friends back then and we were all receiving female visitors. I bought three cars at once just so that my friends would go out with me in convoy. I was reckless,” he added.

Bella Shmurda urged his colleagues and fans to manage their money with wisdom to avoid bankruptcy and learning the hard way.

I nearly went bankrupt due to my extravagant lifestyle – Bella Shmurda confesses

Popular Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile has revealed that his parents’ reaction to his sudden wealth wasn’t warm, at first, but suspicions.

Speaking in a recent episode of the YACN podcast, the Zanku crooner said after he gained prominence in 2019, he bought a house for his parents in a Lagos highbrow neighbourhood, Lekki, but they refused the gift because they were unsure of the source of his wealth, which appeared sudden to them.

The singer said his parents didn’t believe he acquired the expensive mansion with just musical earnings.

“When I blew up in 2019, I bought my first house in Lekki and decided to gift it to my parents. I called them on the phone and asked them to come and they were like, ‘A house? That’s not possible. Are you doing something else apart from music? How did you buy a house worth millions in the space of one year?’,” he recalled.

Zlatan said his parents’ suspicion made him feel bad because he was prioritising them and they were doubting him.

He said his parents requested for time to do a seven-day prayer to know whether they should come or not.

The rapper said he had to print his statement of account and present evidence of his music earnings before his parents accepted the house.

He urged parents to find out the source of their children’s wealth before accepting flamboyant gifts from them.

‘My parents rejected my house gift, doubted my source of wealth’ – Zlatan Ibile

Popular Nigerian social media critic, VeryDarkMan, VDM, has issued a strong warning to human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, vowing to take legal action if his image is used without permission.

In a video posted on his official Instagram page, VDM addressed Sowore directly, accusing him of not supporting him and cautioning him against repeating the actions that recently landed businessman Blord in legal trouble.

“Sowore, I know you never liked me. All these things wey you dey do online, I know. Sowore, I swear to God, if dem born you well, do the same thing wey Blord do.

“Go and use my picture on a billboard or use my picture to promote things without getting approval from me. You, Omoyele Sowore, I will send you to prison if dem born you well do wetin he do,” he said.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Blord was remanded on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, over allegations of impersonating VeryDarkMan, forgery, false endorsement, breach of privacy, and identity theft, among other charges.

In a related development, Sowore reacted to the situation, stating that sending Blord to prison over what he described as an “innovative strategy” and the expertise of VeryDarkMan’s legal team should not be seen as a victory.

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I will send you to prison-VeryDarkMan blasts Sowore

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about her views on marriage, disclosing that she believes marriage should be a desire for advancement and not based on mere feelings.

Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Angie Martinez, the multiple Grammy winner said she believes that marriage could potentially go through hard times and is of the opinion that people should approach it with the awareness that it won’t also be rosy.

Tems explained that due to the uncertain nature of marriage, she prefers a God-fearing partner because, according to her, such a person will be accountable.

“My partner has to be a God-fearing man. Because why would you truly love me if you don’t have anyone that you answer to? If you’re not accountable to anyone, how could you choose to love and keep loving me for the rest of our lives?

“If you’re the god of your life, why would you love me forever? You could just discard me anytime you want. But marriage is something that makes you better as a human being. It should. It shouldn’t be about only love, it’s about compatibility. It’s about whether a relationship makes you a better person, like it evolves you. Because marriage is a whole another level, it’s supposed to bring out the hard times,” she stated.

Why I want God-fearing man as husband – Tems

Nollywood actor and producer, Olaide Olabanji has accused his colleague, Mercy Aigbe of being “an ingrate,” claiming that that she repaid him with “wickedness” after he singlehandedly introduced her into Nollywood.

The filmmaker explained that Aigbe’s behaviour towards him changed drastically following her success, stressing that she even went to the extent of blocking him on social media.

In a recent interview with media personality Oyinmomo, Olabanji claimed that the actress, once warm and approachable, now appears distant and hostile whenever they cross paths.

He further alleged that Aigbe resents him to the extent of wishing him “death.”

He said, “I brought Mercy Aigbe into the movie industry. I saw her in a shop in 2004 and asked her if she could act. She said yes, and I put her on. But now she is blocking me. To her, it is as if I should no longer exist.”

Mercy Aigbe is yet to react to Olabanji’s allegations.

‘I brought Mercy Aigbe into Nollywood, she repaid me with wickedness’ – Olaide Olabanji

Rapper Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, popularly known as Dremo, has said his talent is not well appreciated by Nigerians.

In a recent interview with Echo Room, the former DMW star lamented that he is not being given his due recognition or accolades in the Nigerian music industry.

“I feel like I am so underrated. People don’t know what I can do in the studio. But it is okay, I like the underdog story. I feel like I am so underrated. Dem no rate me at all,” he said.

Dremo said he believes his genre, rap, also contributed to why he isn’t rated, stressing that most Nigerians don’t appreciate rap like other genres such as Afrobeats and pop.

The rapper also revealed that he didn’t meet his expectations of joining Davido Music Worldwide, DMW, before leaving the record label.

He stated that the management of the record label was only focus on the CEO, Davido, to the detriment of other artists on the label.

‘I feel so underrated’ – Dremo

Afrobeats singer, Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has opened up about his views on relationship dynamics in the Nigerian music industry, revealing that the industry is full of egos.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Nando Leaks podcast, Omah Lay explained that he has a “weird” personality and doesn’t seek external validations, which makes him comfortable with having a small circle.

He said the only friends he has are those who understand him.

He noted that he is reserved but has a large ego.

“I have a very weird personality, I believe I am just that guy, so I don’t have a lot of friends. I don’t talk to a lot of people, just very few people and those people are people who try to come into my world and understand where I am going.

“The Nigerian music scene is full of egos. I am a chill guy but I have too much ego. It is hard to make friends like that,” Omah Lay said.

The singer added that he tries to be humble sometimes because he believes large ego can hinder progress.

Nigerian music industry full of egos – Omah Lay

Nollywood actress and award-winning filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared her opinion on Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL, admitting that she admires it.

She, however, said she can’t afford having one due to her lack of tolerance for pain.

The Jenifa star explained that it okay for women to enhance their bodies through surgical procedures, but emphasised moderation and risk assessment.

“I love to see beautiful women with beautiful bodies. I actually like BBL, the skinny ones not the big ones. I love the flat tummy and liposuction. I want to do it but I don’t have the mind,” Akindele said while featuring in a recent episode of The Morayo Show.

“I am not against BBL. If you want to enhance your beauty, go ahead but don’t overdo things. Be careful,” she added.

Funke Akindele also opened up on the effects of fame and her personality on her relationships, describing herself as an “extremist” who loves “hard.”

She noted that she is also “very strick”, adding that being disciplined her made her let go of people she once loved dearly.

The actress said one of the price of stardom is loneliness, stressing that “It is actually lonely at the top because if you want to remain at the top, you have to be guarded and disciplined. It is going to be very boring because you won’t have friends.”

She added that she is still learning on how to manage relationships better, but added that her mental health is her priority.

‘I want BBL but scared’ – Funke Akindele