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Content creator and social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has expressed concerns for his safety following a public apology from socialite, King Mitchy.

The activist suggested that Mitchy’s apology may be a “decoy” intended to mislead the public.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Mitchy addressed VeryDarkMan directly, acknowledging his advocacy and expressing regret for previously confronting him.

“To VeryDarkMan, my brother, I see what you’re fighting for, you’re fighting for Nigeria and we can make Nigeria a better place. I’m sorry for coming at you like that. Maybe now I understand you better,” Mitchy said. She added that the activist needs more supporters rather than critics in his fight for a better Nigeria.

Reacting to this, VeryDarkMan took to his instagram page on Sunday to insinuate! that the apology has deeper implications.

“This apology from King Mitchy cannot just come from nowhere. During that period, Lege Miami made a direct video about me, but later deleted it, claiming he received calls from above. Her apology has now pointed me in the right direction,” he stated.

He went on to allege that he has been specifically targeted, warning that certain individuals should be held accountable if anything happens to him.

“If anything happens to me, hold Mitchy and Seyi Tinubu responsible. Hold them responsible, because you see this thing now, it looks like a decoy to me.

“It looks like something is coming for me, and they told her to go and make this apology so that she will clear the air,” he said.

VeryDarkMan also claimed that messages intended to intimidate him were sent through mutual contacts during the dispute:

“Do you understand there’s something during that time when this whole thing happened, Mitchy was sending messages to people that know me, and those messages were sent to me.

“When Seyi Tinubu came out to write on his Instagram story addressing and talking about the situation, he failed to talk about that part. Now Mitchy has come out to apologize what I call a decoy. She also failed to talk about that part, and this is the part because I’m still scared for my life.”

He further warned against potential attempts to frame him for criminal activity:

“If you hear they see drugs or Igbo inside my car or inside my brother or anybody, na them set me up. If you hear say I do fraud, money laundry, anybody send me money, na them set me up.

“ Anything at all. Or if you hear say I carry firearm, oh, there’s small pistol in my car, na them set me up. Anything these people do, anything to send me to prison,” he said.

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King Mitchy’s apology decoy to attack me – VDM raises alarm [VIDEO]

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artiste to gross over $1 million from a single concert in the continent of Oceania.

He achieved the fit with the Sydney stop of his No Sign Of Weakness tour million at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on 18 October 2025, which grossed $1.117 million.

Global tour monitoring platform, Touring Data, also reported that Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign If Weakness’ tour broke the record for “the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Oceania’s history, with $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across 4 shows.”

The breakdown by Touring Data shows that the Australian leg of the tour sold 30,946 tickets across four shows at the average price of $100.94 per ticket and revenue of $772,791 average per show.

The No Sign Of Weakness tour was held across 20 shows in three continents, North America, Europe and Oceania.

Burna Boy is now the the first African artist in history to gross over $1 million from a single concert in 3 continents.

Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to gross $1m from single concert in Oceania

US rapper, Nicki Minaj has sued Nigerian influencer, Dr Penking, over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement.

The Nigerian social media influencer shared an old sizzling video of Minaj on X on Saturday, with the caption, “Nicki Minaj should understand that she has gotten old and retire.”

Reacting, Minaj querried if he had permission to use her video before using it to “harras” her.

She then informed him that he had been added to her lawsuit.

“Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harras me on this or any platform? You’ve just been added to the suit,” she wrote.

Nicki Minaj sues Nigerian influencer, Dr Penking, over cyberbullying

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has been sued for conducting deliverance on a girl in a school premises.

The popular actress was slammed with a N200 million lawsuit at a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court by human rights lawyer, Ikechukwu Obasi.

Obasi, who filed the suit on behalf of the Rivers State-born Junior Secondary School, JSS 1 student, emphasized that the teenage girl was subjected to what he tagged as a harmful religious ritual which the footage was later shared online.

He further noted that the circulation of the clip without the girl’s consent, violated her privacy rights “under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Child Rights Act 2003”.

While demanding N200 million for damages, public apology and removal of the footage from all social media platforms, Obasi also urged the court to declare the act as violation of the girl’s constitutional right to dignity and personal privacy.

DAILY POST recalls that Tonto Dikeh had some days ago shared a video of her carrying out a spiritual deliverance on a schoolgirl during her visit to a secondary school in Durumi II, Abuja.

Tonto Dikeh faces N200m lawsuit over viral deliverance video on schoolgirl

Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for portraying Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has passed away.

He died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after battling a prolonged illness.

The news of his death was confirmed by Kannywood producer and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko.

The late actor is survived by his pregnant wife and two daughters.

Before venturing into the film industry, Ascon was a businessman operating at Hotoro Depot in Kano.

He later gained recognition in Kannywood through his role in Garwashi and appearances in other Hausa films, including Wata Shida and Manyan Mata.

His funeral prayer was held at Al-Masjlisul Islami Mosque, near Gade-Gade Filling Station, where he was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

Kannywood actor, Umar Ascon is dead

Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka has revealed the challenges he has faced despite gaining widespread fame for portraying the iconic character Papa Ajasco.

Ayoyinka made the revelation during an interview with media personality Lucky Udu, where he explained that the trademark ownership of the character has limited his opportunities outside the popular comedy franchise.

According to the actor, the character Papa Ajasco is legally registered by the production company owned by Wale Adenuga, making it difficult for him to use the identity for personal projects or commercial engagements.

He said the restriction has prevented him from appearing in advertisements or brand campaigns, even though many companies want him to appear in the famous costume and persona.

“The major problem is that particular character has been registered by Wale Adenuga. Anybody that wants to use me outside wants me with the character, with everything that I have, but it has never been easy for me,” he said.

Ayoyinka explained that he does not have exclusive rights to use the name or costume associated with the character.

“I don’t have the right. I can’t use the name Papa Ajasco unless I go and take permission. I can’t even use the costume,” he said.

He added that the strong public association with the character has made it difficult for him to secure opportunities as himself.

“Because that character is very strong, they want to see me as Papa, dress like Papa, look like Papa. It is always difficult for me to do it.”

The actor also disclosed that he previously worked with the Lagos State Government in the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture before retiring about five years ago.

Despite his long career, Ayoyinka said life has been difficult in recent years.

“Things have never been okay for years now. I retired five years ago, and it has never been easy for me to move around and connect with people,” he said.

“I’m always thinking every day. Look at my home—I don’t have my own house. I don’t have a car.”

Ayoyinka is widely known for playing Papa Ajasco in the long-running Nigerian comedy series Papa Ajasco & Company, a production of Wale Adenuga Productions that became one of Nigeria’s most popular television shows.

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Things have never been easy – Papa Ajasco opens up on struggles after fame

Famous Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has stated that her open support and campaign for president Bola Tinubu during the last election affected her.

The actress made this disclosure while advising actor Timini Egbuson on how his movie can be sold out in the Box Office.

Toyin said, “The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Don’t support anybody, just be on your own. Be neutral.”

When Timini tried to remind her of her open support for the Tinubu presidency during the last election, the actress stated: “That was then.”

While revealing the negative impact on her craft, Toyin shouted “Haaaaaaa, it affected me oooo.”

DAILY POST reports that Toyin Abraham had cried out in early 2024 after her new release movie ‘Ijakumo’ (Born-Again Stripper) was allegedly being shared on WhatsApp.

While lamenting poor reviews on Ijakumo, the actress said, “You all will tell the world why choosing my own candidate is a crime and yours is not.”

This came after netizens vowed not to watch her movie for campaigning for Tinubu.

‘My public support for Tinubu affected me’ – Toyin Abraham warns Timini to be neutral

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed the criticisms he has been receiving over his romantic roles with married female colleagues, especially Bambam, his love interest in ‘Love In Every Word.’

Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe revealed that he always sought the consent of his female colleagues, especially married ones, before touching them “in a certain way” during shoot.

He explained that he does that because he doesn’t want his married colleagues to have issues in their marriages over movie roles.

He specifically mentioned that he has never met Bambam or had any relationship with her before their first movie together.

“Before filming, I ask my co-lead actor if it is okay to touch them in a certain way, especially the married ones because I don’t want them to have problems at home,” the actor explained.

‘I ask my married female colleagues for permission before touching them’ – Uzor Arukwe

Popular socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has openly admitted that not supporting Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last general election was a mistake, revealing that he is now adopting a new political approach focused on working with the federal government.

Speaking during a political gathering in Imo State, the entrepreneur described the event as the result of weeks of planning and said it symbolized the growing unity and support for the current administration.

According to him, years of political opposition had not produced the desired results, which informed the decision to change strategy.

“We have decided to partner with the government at the center. We are not ready to fight. We tried fighting and it didn’t work for us,” he said.

Chief Priest also praised Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, for maintaining a close relationship with the federal government, noting that such cooperation has helped bring development to the state.

He further commended Seyi Tinubu, whom he described as a unifying figure playing a role in strengthening relationships across ethnic and regional lines.

Reflecting on the last election, the businessman acknowledged that he had previously opposed Tinubu but now considers that decision a political miscalculation.

“Politics is a game…we don’t want to lose again and we will never waste our votes again,” he said.

He added that the growing support around the president could evolve into one of the largest political movements in the country, promising stronger mobilisation ahead of future elections.

Chief Priest concluded by offering prayers for Tinubu’s success in office and called on Nigerians to embrace unity, cooperation, and partnership as the nation moves forward.

‘I made mistake not supporting Tinubu earlier’ – Cubana Chief Priest

American rapper Rick Ross has opened up about his dream collaboration, mentioning unlikely names.

The Macback Music boss said his dream collaboration would be Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

Ross, who disclosed this during a recent livestream interview, explained that such collaboration would be legendary if it were to happen.

“If I had a dream collaboration right now, it would be Rick Ross, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Burna Boy. Imagine such a record. To me, that’s king-level. That’s next level,” he said.

The rapper said it he have his way, he would also add iconic Nigerian-British singer Sade on the record.

“I am the boss but I don’t know if I could get Sade to collaborate with me. I will put that on the wish list. I love Sade. Salute queen,” he added.

‘Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burna Boy’ – Rick Ross on his dream collaboration