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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about how being an artist changed her.
The 31-year-old explained that before she became a professional musician, she was “hyper-indepent” and tended to push people away, but making music has taught her to be open and vulnerable without feeling odd.

Speaking in a recent interview with Doose Of Society, Tems said, ”

Tems: “Being an artist has changed my life. There are a lot of people that know me. It made me grow, I had to shed a lot of habits that were holding me back—one of those things was my hyper-independency and the thing I do where I push people away.”

She added, ‘I have now learned to embrace love and just be open, and be free to give love and be vulnerable without feeling odd.”
Tems launched her music career in 2018 with her debut single, ‘Mr Rabel’, after quitting her job.

However, her breakthrough came after she enchanted the Western music audience with her 2020 collaborative hit with Wizkid, ‘Essence.’

Since then she has collaborated with Drake, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and J.Cole, and also won two Grammys.

She recently set a record as the first Nigerian artist to hit over 40 million monthly streams on Spotify.

How music changed my life – Tems

Popular Nollywood actor, Tobi Makinde has spoken out over the rumoured rift with Funke Akindele.

DAILY POST reports that the news surfaced online after Funke, who is known as Tobi’s mother in the movie industry, failed to attend his wedding in December 2025.

However, speaking in an interview with BBC, Tobi claimed that social media often creates narratives that are not based on facts.

Clarifying their current relationship status, the actor explained that some relationships appear to be lost as people transition between different phases of life.

He said in Pidgin “I’m not aware of any fallout between madam Funke and I. Nothing really happened. Our relationship did not start on social media and no be for social media e go end.

“As you grow and move from one level to another, some relationships may look like they are lost in transit”, he said.

Recall that the actor gained popularity after his appearance in Funke Akindele’s productions.

Tobi Makinde breaks silence over rumoured rift with Funke Akindele

Nigerian singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up about his past struggle with mental health and how he was able to overcome it.

Speaking during a livestream with Caterefe on Thursday night, Crayon disclosed that he had mental health issues in 2022 due to pressure from family and the music industry.

He explained that he was under intense stress because he was trying to meet up with family demands as well as earn a top spot in the music industry.

The music star stated he was hospitalised for therapy for a long time after which he returned with the hit songs ‘Labalaba’ and ‘Overloading’.

Crayon said, “In 2022, I had mental health issues from all sort of stress; family, industry, trying to be number one stress. I was hospitalised for a long therapy session, then I came out and dropped Labalaba and Overloading.”

‘I had mental health issues’ – Crayon opens up on family, industry pressure

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked a debate after sharing his opinion on financial burden in relationship.

The movie star claimed that if it costs a man money every time he see his partner, it isn’t a relationship but “prostitution”.

On his Instagram page, he wrote, “If it costs you money every time you see her, that’s prostitution not a relationship.”

His bold claim sparked mixed reactions, with many agreeing that it is “a red flag” regardless of the gender.

Read some of the reactions on X below;

Obhiglo: “Some relationships no be dating again, na premium billing. Before you fall in love, check your balance.”

UtdOlami: “And if it cost you money anytime you see him likewise.”

Mr Larendo: “He [Jim Iyke] has no right to tell me what I should do in my relationship.”

Mr_kwaba: “That’s a big red flag you will go broke and go into depression.”

Truth_pq: “It’s even a myth to think it won’t cost u money anytime u see any Nigerian girl.”

RealQudzzy: “Not prostitution but a pure red flag.”

‘Not relationship but prostitution if it costs money every time you see her’ – Jim Iyke tells men

Nigerian singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up about his relationship with his colleague Tiwa Savage, revealing that he used to have a massive crush on her.

Crayon, who was previously signed to Mavin Records, Savage’s former label, claimed that she introduced him to “Backy” – a blend of illicit drugs like cannabis, tramadol, codeine, or rohypnol rolled into a blunt – in 2018.

He explained that Savage asked if he smoked, and he replied affirmatively, and she handed him the blunt.

Speaking in a candid interview with streamer Caterefe, Crayon disclosed that since then he became addicted to “Backy.”

“Tiwa Savage was my crush in 2018, she gave me my first Backy. She asked me if I smoked. I said yes mama I smoke, and she handed it to me. Since then, I started smoking Backy,” he stated.

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‘I had crush on Tiwa Savage, she introduced me to Backy’ – Crayon reveals [VIDEO]

Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up about her spirituality and faith.

In a candid chat with TikToker Jarvis during a recent livestream, Starr revealed that her spiritual goal is to be “as perfect as Jesus.”

She explained that she is not very religious but devoted spiritually.

“I am trying to be as perfect as Jesus. I have a close relationship with God and the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t come with me only being in church. God says let it be unto you according to your faith. I have found a way that works for me,” she expressed.

Starr emphasised that being spiritual and less religious is what works for her in the meantime, but added that it might change later.

The music star also disclosed during the interview that she is venturing into the movie industry.

She shared that she began her acting career last year and her debut movie is expected to be released this year.

‘I’m trying to be perfect as Jesus’ – Ayra Starr

Armed robbers have invaded the home of popular Nigerian singers, Adegbodu Twins.

This comes a few days after the burial of the one-half of the music duo, Taiwo Adegbodu.

The incident which happened on Tuesday night around 9pm threw the family into distress.

Disclosing the incident in a video online on Thursday evening, Kehinde Adegbodu, the second half of the music duo stated that the robbers carted away his clothes, shoes, phones and gold among other valuables.

While expressing concerns over the family’s safety, Kehinde noted that he is not in possession of the money donated for his brother’s burial by the burial committee.

Kehinde, who suggested that the robbers might have come for the money donated for his twin brother’s burial, stated that one of the robbers made calls saying “Kehinde is not at home. We met his wife and his late brother’s wife with their children. We can’t find any money in the house.

“I wasn’t at home when the incident happened. I was in Osun State when my late twin brother’s wife called me. I had to rush down home because everyone at home was scared and the children were terrified seeing people with guns. Please I don’t have any money with me again. I have used the money donated for Taiwo’s burial and the finishing of our uncompleted building where he was buried.

“And if you’re coming for me for offending you, please forgive me. I’m pleading for forgiveness even though I know that I did not offend anyone. I’m doing this video because my family is no longer safe. I don’t want our name to become popular again for bad news”, he pleaded.

DAILY POST reports that Taiwo Adegbodu died of a heart attack on March 1 2026, and was buried March 31.

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Armed robbers invade Adegbodu Twins’ home days after Taiwo’s burial [VIDEO]

Famous American rapper, Cardi B, has threatened to jail thieves for going on shopping spree with her American Express card.

The singer in an Instagram livestream, explained that her credit card was stolen from her wallet a few days ago.

Cardi B alleged that the thieves purchased designer clothes of $40,000 at Saks Fifth Avenue and spent another $20,000 in an Apple Store before she froze the card.

While revealing that she doesn’t play with her money, the singer stated that she has obtained clear pictures of the culprits.

“I got clear pictures of you all in Saks and in Apple. One thing about me is that I don’t play with my money.

“You all went to Chase trying to get money out. I got clear pictures of you all in Saks and in the Apple store. You all are going to jail,” she said.

You’re going to jail – Cardi B threatens after thieves used her credit card

Nigerian disc jockey and record producer, Imohiosen Patrick, known professionally as DJ Neptune, has predicted that Artificial Intelligence, AI, would soon “retire” music producers.

Reckoning with media personality N6, who made a similar prediction, DJ Neptune shared how he wanted to sign an “artiste” after listening to a song recently, only to discover that it was AI.

N6 wrote via X, “AI is Quietly about to retire the entire music production and mastering Industry. I have seen scary tinz tonight. God help all of us in this ecosystem.”

Reacting, DJ Neptune said, “I dey tell you. Someone sent me a record to listen to some days ago and give me my feedback.

“After listening, I told the guy to sign the artist cos what I heard was out of this world. That’s how my guy said na AI work. E shook me o.”

DAILY POST reports that AI is becoming more popular in music-making with both up-and-coming and professional musicians and producers as well as sound engineers incorporating AI tools to enhance beat, sound, and vocals.

Consequently, the recording academy has updated its rules to allow music with AI features to be eligible for the Grammys so long they have enough human contributions.

However, there is a strong debate among industry figures to keep music “human,” arguing that AI leaves questions about authenticity and authorship.

‘AI is about to retire music producers’ – DJ Neptune predicts

Nigerian singer, Chukwuka Ekweani, popularly known as CKay, has revealed that he sacrificed a lot for his music career, including disobeying his parents and dropping out of the university.

Speaking during a recent livestream on Twitch with streamer Caterefe, the Love Nwantiti hitmaker disclosed that his parents did not approved of him doing music, so he absconded from home at the age of 19.

He said he also dropped out of the university at 100 level to focus on music.

“My parents didn’t want me to do music so I ran away from home in Kaduna when I was 19.

“I came down to Lagos to chase my passion in music. When I arrived Lagos, I wrote a long letter and sent to my mum via Blackberry.

“Initially, I was staying with one of my friends. But after sometime, I got a one-room apartment. I was making money as a producer working with four different studios.

“At some point, I had to dropped out of university at just 100 level to focus on music,” he explained.

CKay gained prominence in 2018 with the release of his breakthrough song, ‘Container.’

His 2019 single, ‘Love Nwantiti’ became a global hit and broke many African records, with original version hitting a billion streams on Spotify.

Why I dropped out of university at 100 level – CKay