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Popular Nigerian singer, Chike has revealed the marital advice his mother gave to him, sharing that she told him not to marry someone who doesn’t adds value to his life regardless of love.

Speaking in a recent interview with Ada’s Room podcast, Chike disclosed that his mother advised him never to marry from a poor family or settle with an unemployed lady.

The 33-year-old explained that according to his mother, marrying from a poor family or marrying a lady whose family members are financially dependent on is a financial burden.

“I think everybody should look for a partner that has value. Personally, my mum advised me never to settle down with a woman who doesn’t have a source of livelihood regardless of love,” he said.

The singer added, “She also told me never to marry someone with the baggage of family responsibilities, especially a firstborn that is not productive.”

Chike said he often interrogates ladies to see if they are from comfortable families and are productive before proposing relationship.

He advised men to think beyond sex and consider other factors before entering into relationships, especially ones with marriage potentials.

My mum told me never to marry unemployed woman – Singer Chike

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken candidly about his journey in the music industry so far and what fans should expect from him in the next phase of his career.

Speaking on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi, Davido said he has achieved so much in his career, performing across the world and receiving accolades, including back-to-back multiple Grammy nominations in the last three years.

He explained that his contented with his achievements, and now wants to return to his roots by making unapologetic African music as opposed to incorporating Western sounds to appeal to international audiences.

Davido said, “This part of my career, I have performed everywhere, sold out every arena, I have been to three Grammys in the last three years. The music that is coming next is very Davido, it is very African. We have done it so I am not really looking to really do western sounds.”

The singer also spoke the support he enjoys from his South African fans, claiming that “80 per cent” of the citizens of South Africa know him and love his music.

Davido has collaborated with several South African artists over the years and have received multiple certifications from the country’s music industry.

‘I’m no longer interested in Grammy, Western validations’ – Davido

Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has revealed that many of his colleagues maltreated him between 2023 and 2024 when he was trying to break into the mainstream.

In a social media post, the ‘Ex-convict’ crooner emphasized that several Nigerian artists did not give him a safe landing in the industry or even receptive.

He explained that the experience has made him to be “extra mean.”

On his X handle, the singer wrote, “2023/2024 many artist pour me spit for face…. I mean manyyyyyy, that’s why I’m extra mean, ogun go kill of una one by one as time dey go.”

Shallipopi became an internet sensation after his song ‘Elon Musk’ went viral.

He later remixed the song with Zlatan Ibile and Fireboy DML, which solidified his stardom.

In October 2023, Shallipopi revealed in an Instagram post that Zlatan gave his career “life” free of charge.

Many Nigerian artists poured spit on my face – Shallipopi

Popular Nigerian influencer, Tunde Ednut, has slammed human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, over his remarks about Governor Alex Otti’s performance.

DAILY POST reports that Sowore had in a viral video online described Abia State governor, Alex Otti’s achievements as “half-transformation”.

“I just came back from Aba a few days ago to protest, some guys there who are members of the Labour party claimed he has transformed Aba, that’s Alex Otti. But I went to Aba, some transformed, partly not transformed. I don’t believe in half transformation”, he said.

Sowore made the remark after his visit to the state.

Reacting to the development, Tunde Ednut, in a post on Instagram, questioned Sowore’s stance.

While accusing him of having a biased agenda, Tunde Ednut expressed confusion about Sowore’s advocacy, saying he has never spoken good about people.

“Me I no come understand Sowore again. Nobody good for him eye? Okay, who come good for Nigeria like this?” He queried.

‘Nobody good for your eye’ – Tunde Ednut blasts Sowore over remarks on Gov Otti

Nollywood actress, Debbie Shokoya, has debunked viral reports claiming that singer Obesere is her biological father.

According to the viral news that surfaced on social media over the weekend, Debbie allegedly cried out after years of keeping it a secret.

Reacting to the news, Debbie, in a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, noted that she has never had any contact with Obesere before.

Speaking amid the backlash, Debbie said, “It is not funny anymore; the news is everywhere. I have never met Obesere before, and you claim I said he’s my biological father? Don’t I look like my father? Am I not my biological father’s replica?

“Obesere is not my biological father. Please stop spreading fake news! Stop writing or posting things I never said. Some commentators do not even think well enough to know that these things are fake; they start to throw abuses.

“I’ve never said or written this, nor did I cry out as they claimed. Please stop spreading false news. Bloggers should also post this video the same way they were quick to jump on that misconception,” she said.

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‘Obesere is not my biological father’ – Actress Debbie Shokoya

Nigerian actress and content creator Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, has emphasised on the need for content creators and celebrities to set boundaries between their personal and professional lives.

Speaking at The Creative Blueprint 2.0, Kiekie explained that she has created a thick line between her personal life and her brand as a comic star.

“I have created a very thick line between what is personal to me as Oluwabukunmi Adeaga Ilori and what is personal to my brand as Kiekie. What are the elements of my brand? Event and TV host, actor, content creator. What is my content? Comic,” she said.

Kiekie explained that she doesn’t feature her husband, Tunji Ilori, in her content because “he is not funny”.

The actress added that she features her daughter Nola on her social media because “she is made for the camera”.

She, however, clarified that there is a limit to how she features her daughter in her content, stressing that she only create content with her during academic breaks.

Kiekie strongly advocated for restraint among content creators, especially as regards to featuring their family members in their content or social media.

“We overmilk viral moments until it becomes annoying. And that is where oversharing comes in,” she added.

Why I don’t use my husband for content creation – Kiekie

Actress Iyabo Ojo, popularly called Queen Mother by her fans, has threatened actor Baba Ijesha with fresh legal action.

This follows Baba Ijesha’s interview on ‘Talk to B’ podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo.

DAILY POST reports that Baba Ijesha during the interview on Sunday stated that actress Iyabo once entrusted her children in his care.

He said this while denying being a pedophile, an allegation made against him in 2021 by comedienne Princess.

Reacting to the viral interview, Iyabo Ojo, who was strongly against Baba Ijesha during his trial, warned him to stop misleading the public with false claims about her kids.

While tagging the actor’s claim about her children as false, Iyabo wrote on her Instagram story:

“The court found you guilty based on evidence, so please don’t drag my children into this else I would direct my counsel to serve you appropriate papers.”

Iyabo Ojo threatens legal action against Baba Ijesha over comment about her children

Hip-hop artist Jude Abaga, aka M.I, has named his greatest Nigerian rapper of all time.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Hip-hop To Afrobeats podcast, the One Naira crooner crowned veteran rapper Mode 9 as the greatest Nigerian rap artist of all time.

He stated that Mode 9 is always going to be the most respected Nigerian rapper of all time because he inspired a lot of other rappers.

“Mode 9 is always gonna be the most respected Nigerian rapper of all time because he is a rapper that when you found him, you didn’t need to visit anybody else to improve your craft,” he said.

M.I praised Mode 9’s commitment to his craft and his contribution to Nigerian rap music, declaring that he is a “legend.”

He emphasised that Mode 9’s style is unique and artistically impressive.

‘Most respected’ – M.I names greatest Nigerian rapper of all time

Popular Nollywood comic actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has stated that actress, Iyabo Ojo once entrusted her children in his care.

Baba Ijesha stated this while denying being a pedophile.

DAILY POST recalls that in 2021, comedian, Damilola Adekoya, a.k.a Princess, accused the actor of sexually assaulting her 14-year-old foster daughter.

In 2022, the Lagos State High Court sentenced Baba Ijesha to prison.

The actor was released in November 2025 after completing his prison term.

However, speaking in his first interview with actress Biola Adebayo on Talk to B’ podcast on Sunday, Omiyinka, who denied ever molesting any child in the past, disclosed that Iyabo Ojo once entrusted her children, Priscilla and Festus in his care.

While insisting that the circulated video on social media was set up by Princess, Baba Ijesha who felt betrayed said “Princess had betrayed everyone close to her.

“I have never asked her out or kissed her before. But what pains me the most about Iyabo Ojo is that she once entrusted Priscilla and her brother in my care when they were younger. But she’s my product. I won’t speak bad of her.”

Recall that Iyabo Ojo firmly stood behind Princess during the Baba Ijesha case, and publicly vowed to do everything to make sure he was jailed.

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Iyabo Ojo once entrusted her children in my custody – Baba Ijesha [VIDEO]

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has threatened fellow Yorubas with spiritual judgment if they do not vote for President Bola Tinubu in next year’s general elections.

Speaking in a video broadcast, the Zazu crooner placed curses on any Yoruba who works against President Tinubu’s reelection.

The singer claimed that he has been contracted by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to campaign for Tinubu.

He said, “We need peace, we want peace. If you don’t want war in Nigeria, you better vote for Tinubu.

“Thunder and Ogun will strike any Yoruba man who doesn’t. I have been signed, given APC clothes — don’t worry, I wll soon start sharing rice and vegetable oil.”

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2027: Vote Tinubu or face spiritual judgment – Portable tells Yorubas