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Lisabi, a movie by actors Lateef Adedimeji and Mobimpe, has won the Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA.

The ongoing 2026 AMVCA awards ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

Receiving the award, Lateef dedicated it to his wife, Mobimpe, who gave birth to triplets a week ago after five years of marriage.

He said, “This award is dedicated to the woman who made me chase my dream. The woman who gave me my three kings.”

DAILY POST reports that the movie won the award for two consecutive years.

Recall that Lisabi: A Legend Is Born won the Best Indigenous Language Film award in 2025.

2026 AMVCA: Again, Lisabi wins Best Indigenous Language Film

Popular Nigerian musician, Rema, is set to headline the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles.
FIFA made this known in an Instagram post while unveiling the lineup artistes scheduled to perform at the event.

The singer is booked to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony on June 12 2026 alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta.

“This lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment, and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,” FIFA wrote.

DAILY POST reports that “Dai Dai”, the tournament’s official anthem performed by Burna Boy and Shakira, is scheduled for release on 14 May.

The World Cup final will feature its first Super Bowl-style halftime show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin on July 19.

Rema to headline 2026 World Cup

Nigerian rapper and singer, Shallipopi, has revealed why he switched from rap music to singing.

Featuring in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the ‘Cast’ hitmaker explained that he was originally a rap star but embraced Amapiano for financial reasons.

According to him, Amapiano is more lucrative than rap music.

“I have been rapping for a while. I am a trap star. They made me do Amapiano. It is Amapiano that bring food to the table, so we will do it. I will drag it with them,” he said.

Shallipopi said rap was his “first love” but he struggled to make a fortune from it partly due to Nigerian music fans’ orientation and lack of support.

On why he rejected the Headies award for Best Rap Song, which was won by his song ‘Cast’ last year, Shallipopi said he rejected it because the organisers attempted to box him as just a rapper.

He insisted that they should have given awards in both singing and rapping categories.

Amapiano more lucrative than rap – Shallipopi claims

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command have arrested one Emmanuel Odiniya, father of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ilebaye, over suspected domestic violence.

DAILY POST earlier reported how reality TV star cried out for help during an Instagram Livestream on Friday night.

A viral video clip captured moments where the father was brutally assaulting the celebrity, raising concerns amongst Nigerians.

Responding to the concerns, the Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Saturday said the lady was immediately rescued and taken to hospital after the alarm.

“At about 12:00 a.m., the FCT Police Command responded to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja, reporting an ongoing physical assault on Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel by her father, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya.

“Following the report, a patrol team from Wuye Division, supported by operatives of the Department of Operations, FCT Police Command, was immediately deployed to the scene. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer was also present to monitor the operation.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered that the gate to the residence was locked. After several attempts, access was gained into the compound at about 2:30 a.m. Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya, who was found with visible bruises, was rescued alongside her brothers and rushed to NNPC Hospital, Abuja, where she received medical attention.

“Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya is currently in police custody, while a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” the police spokesperson said in a statement.

Police arrest ex-BBNaija winner Ilebaye’s father over assault after viral video

Former winner of Big Brother Naija reality show, Ilebaye, has called on the general public for help over domestic violence and physical assault.

Ilebaye, who was seen with a swollen face, cried for help on Friday midnight on her Instagram Livestream.

A now trending video of the Livestream captured the reality star screaming and crying for help as a man believed to be her father was seen brutally beating and physically assaulting her in the background.

Speaking amid the incident, she was heard saying “Nigerians help me, I need to go. I need to leave this house, I’m being locked up. I’m tired of assault, please come and help me.”

Reacting to the scary incident, BBNaija’s Tacha, in a video on her Instagram story, called on anyone in Abuja to help her lead the police to Ilebaye’s house to rescue her.

“I really just want to know who is in Abuja right now, that can take the police to Ilebaye’s house. Ilebaye’s face has been ruined. I don’t even know who did it but from the video I have seen they are really brutal”, she said.

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Ex-BBNaija winner, Ilebaye cries for urgent help over alleged domestic violence

Nollywood couple, actress Adebimpe Oyebade and actor Lateef Adedimeji, have disowned a viral triplets’ photo.

This is coming a week after the couple announced the arrival of their triplets after five years of waiting.

Shortly after the naming ceremony on Thursday, pictures of the couple carrying the triplets surfaced on social media.

Reacting to the circulated photos in an Instagram post on Friday, Bimpe Oyebade tagged the viral pictures as AI-generated, noting that “all the babies pictures flying around aren’t our babies, please.”

She further promised to share photos of their triplets at the appropriate time. “We’ll share @etawithlove pictures soon.”

Also appreciating the public for their love and support, Lateef Adedimeji wrote on X, “Please note that the AI-generated baby photos circulating right now are not ours. Thank you for understanding.”

Lateef Adedimeji, wife disown viral triplets photo

Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has hit hard at his colleague, Adekunle Gold, criticising his music and fashion style.

Vibez described Gold as a mediocre artiste with mediocre swag.

“Adekunle Gold, you’re wack, and your swag is wack. Old fool!” he wrote via his X handle on Friday, to the shock of many.

The cause of the outburst is yet to be ascertained. However, some fans are speculating that it could be due to Adekunle Gold’s claim that his “fuji” is more loved than ‘Fuji Moto,’ the title of one of Seyi Vibez’s hit songs, in his new song, ‘Life Of The Faaji.’

“They love my fuji / This one no be fuji moto,” he sings.

Meanwhile, Adekunle Gold is yet to respond to Seyi Vibez’s call-out.

‘You’re wack artist with wack swag’ – Seyi Vibez blasts Adekunle Gold

Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named an inductee for the 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.

The organisers announced Davido as part of this year’s class ahead of the induction ceremony scheduled for June 1 in Atlanta’s Historic Westside.

The recognition places him alongside entertainment figures honoured for their influence on Black culture and global music.

Other  inductees listed included Ludacris,Atlanta-based artiste and philanthropist, Paul  Morton, renowned gospel singer and Maynard Jackson, former Atlanta Mayor.

The feat has added the “Timeless” crooner  to the list of African artists previously recognised by the organisation, including late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame was created by the Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus to honour people who have shaped Black entertainment and music.

It recognises Black entertainers and cultural figures who have influenced music and entertainment around the world, with inductees receiving plaques placed along the walkway in Atlanta in recognition of their impact on Black culture.

Davido’s recognition for the walk of fame is coming when he is marking 15 years on stage as a music star.

He had on Thursday shared a post on his X page(formerly Twitter), “God is the best of all planners! 15 years in da game”, reflecting on his journey so far.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido, born in Atlanta,Georgia, began his music career professionally in 2011, and started working on his debut studio album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’,a mixture of Afrobeats and hip hop.

He made his music debut as a member of the group KB International, and rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ (2012).

Within a decade and half, Davido has delivered several hit records, including five studio albums; Omo Baba Olowo (2012),A Good Time (2019),A Better Time (2020),Timeless (2023) and 5ive (2025).

He has secured several nominations and awards on the global stage, with three nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards (2024), including Best Global Music Album for Timeless.

NAN

Davido to be inducted into Black Music Walk Of Fame

Afrobeats star, Adekunle Gold has relished being blessed with a music-loving family, revealing that apart from him and his wife, Simi, who are both musicians, their 5-year-old daughter, Adejare Kosoko, is already exhibiting traits of a potential musician.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Great Day 20 podcast, Gold said he has noticed his daughter’s interest in music, stressing that she could become a musician in the future.

“It is interesting to be married to another fantastic singer-songwriter and now our daughter is already giving signs that she might be one for the music as well,” he revealed.

During the interview, Adekunle Gold also debunked reports that he and his wife recently welcomed a set of twins.

He clarified that contrary to the rumours, they welcomed a boy.

“My wife and I didn’t give birth to twins, it is just internet rumours. We have a son,” he said.

Adekunle Gold and Simi got married in a private ceremony in January 2019.

They welcomed their first child, Adejare, in May 2020.

‘My daughter already showing potentials of becoming musician’ – Adekunle Gold

Controversial Nigerian street-pop artiste, Portable, has been involved in a lone accident a night to his newborn baby’s naming ceremony.

The incident happened on Thursday night in Ogun State, after he experienced a brake failure during his preparation for the ceremony.

Sharing details about the incident, Portable revealed he escaped death after he drove his car into a ditch to avoid colliding with another car.

Speaking in a trending video on his Instagram story, the singer said, “My fans, join me to appreciate God. I was just driving out this evening when the accident happened.

“Nothing do me oo, I came out unhurt . I suddenly realized that the car had failed brake. My people have arrived here (at the scene of the incident) I thank God they are not here to carry my corpse.

“I’ve already bought two cows for my son’s naming ceremony. Thank God that the accident didn’t happen when trailer was passing on the road.”

DAILY POST recalls that Portable gave out free ankara aso ebi clothes to celebrate the naming ceremony of his new born baby with his wife, Bewaji.

Bewaji had given birth during Portable’s boxing fight with Carter Efe on Friday, May 1, 2026.

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Portable in lone car accident night to child’s naming ceremony [VIDEO]