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Afrobeats singer, Davido, has claimed that he knew British-Nigeria record producer, Maleek Berry, before Wizkid.

Davido made the claim in an interview on +44 Podcast.

Speaking in a now viral video that surfaced on Friday, he stated that he was the first to know Maleek in London.

“The first place I came to when I ran away from home is London. I was with Maleek Berry. Ask him, I’m the first person to know Maleek Berry,” the singer claimed.

DAILY POST reports that Maleek is a close associate and friend to Wizkid.

The decade-long supremacy fight between Wizkid and Davido is frequently reignited online by their fan base, 30 Billion Gang and the Wizkid FC

I knew Maleek Berry before Wizkid – Davido says amid rivalry

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Chichi, has reignited her long-running feud with fellow reality star, Phyna, accusing her of seeking attention amid the ongoing N15 million celebrity boxing deal controversy.

Reacting to the drama, Chichi claimed she had moved on from their issues after the 2023 BBNaija reunion but alleged that Phyna keeps bringing her name into conversations.

In a strongly-worded statement, she said:

“I have moved on since the 2023 Big Brother reunion show ended, and I laid enough curses on Phyna. Everything currently happening to you is a result of those curses. Because of a N15 million boxing deal saga, you have been shouting over the money like a lunatic.”

Chichi also downplayed the significance of winning the reality show, insisting that success after the programme is what truly matters.

“Winning BBNaija is not the ultimate. What matters is what happens after the show,” she said.

The reality star further accused Phyna of being desperate for fame while addressing her dispute with influencer, Ashmusy.

According to Chichi, she was also approached for the celebrity boxing event but turned it down.

“Girl, at this point, you need to take a chill. Have you ever sat down and asked yourself why people don’t want to associate their brand with you? I am not a brokie like you, nor am I desperate for fame. I was born to be famous.

“Those people also reached out to me in my DM, but I rejected it because I am not desperate for fame. I grew up on the streets, but I am not a mad woman. You’re a disgrace to the people from the streets,” Chichi added.

The comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some social media users urging both reality stars to move on from their years-long feud, while others wondered why the conflict continues to resurface.

‘Everything happening to you is a result of my curses’ — Chichi to Phyna

Content creator and actress, Ashmusy, has broken her silence following the controversy surrounding her fallout with reality star, Phyna.

In a lengthy statement shared via her social media page, Ashmusy expressed sadness over the situation, stating that she has spent years feeling misunderstood by the public.

According to her, she intentionally stayed away from controversies this year, choosing instead to focus on her personal life, films and content creation.

“I rebranded and made a conscious decision to stay away from trouble, drama and unnecessary noise. I’ve genuinely done my best to stay out of the news, both good and bad, and just focus on my life, my films and my content,” she wrote.

The skit maker said she had taken responsibility for her actions, including what she described as “over trusting,” while noting that she is still learning and growing.

Ashmusy further revealed that the backlash from the controversy with Phyna made her consider taking a permanent break from social media, adding that the level of toxicity online is sometimes difficult for her to understand.

She, however, said she is no longer interested in convincing people to understand her, urging critics to believe whatever they choose while she focuses on her peace.

“Moving forward, if I’m still here, please don’t involve me in anything that carries drama or misunderstandings. I don’t care what I stand to lose. I genuinely just want peace,” she stated.

The actress also tendered an apology to anyone she may have offended directly or indirectly and thanked her supporters for standing by her during the controversy.

Her statement comes amid an ongoing social media dispute with BBNaija winner, Phyna, who recently accused her of attempting to edge her out of a celebrity boxing match deal.

Ashmusy reacts to Phyna’s allegations, tenders apology to fans

Big Brother Naija reality show contestant, Tram, has claimed that he had more than kissing with Temi Nkem.

Tram made the claim on Thursday night during a conversation with Nomy.

Expressing regret for having what he described as ‘advanced intimacy’ with Temi every night, Tram refused to give details of the intimate romance.

While tagging their romance as “stupid affair”, he said his body was accepting it because he has not had sex for a long time.

“So the week before Saturday night, I had a stupid affair with Temi and we keep making out almost every night.

“And I’m kind of trying to regret it on the third day because it was advancing too fast. Each night we were kissing, and it just went too fast. I’m not giving the details.

“But it went too fast than it should. And it’s not like I’m putting in any effort. I don’t even want it to go that far but my body is accepting it because obviously I’m in a confined space, I’ve not had any sexual intimacy for a while,” Tram said.

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BBNaija S11: I had more than kissing with Temi, we make out every night – Tram [VIDEO]

Veteran Nigerian Juju singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, famously known as Saint Janet, has been buried in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Saint Janet was laid to rest at her residence on Wednesday following funeral activities attended by her colleagues, children and other family members.

Clips from the ceremony captured emotional moments as her children and other mourners surrounded her remains before she was buried.

DAILY POST reports that the candlelight service, Artists’ Night and Christian wake were held on Tuesday at the AIT/Faaji FM compound in Kola Alagbado, Lagos.

DAILY POST reports that Saint Janet died on August 1, 2026, after a brief undisclosed illness.

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Veteran Juju singer Saint Janet buried in Abeokuta [VIDEO]

Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been charged with five sexual offences in the United Kingdom.

According to Arise News, the charges were confirmed by Snaresbrook Crown Court in London.

The entertainer is facing one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape, and two counts of assault by penetration.

A court official, James Baker, an Administrative Team Leader at Snaresbrook Crown Court, reportedly confirmed the charges in correspondence with Nigerian media.

The case has been scheduled for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15, 2026, where Poco Lee is expected to enter his plea.

The court has also imposed reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the complainant in line with the UK’s Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992.

The development comes after earlier reports that the dancer was being investigated by UK authorities over allegations of sexual offences.

However, the charges remain allegations at this stage, and Poco Lee is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.

Poco Lee charged with attempted rape, four other sexual offences in UK

Ayra Starr set to make history as first African artiste to headline NFL halftime show

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to make history as the first African artiste to headline an NFL international halftime show.

The NFL announced on Thursday that the ‘Heaven Baby’ crooner would headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11.

“Global Afrobeats superstar @ayrastarr will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL London Game on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!” the NFL announced via its X handle on Thursday.

Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.

She now joins Davido, Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Rema on the list of Afrobeats artistes who have been booked to headline major sporting events.

Ayra Starr set to make history as first African artist to headline NFL halftime show

The legal team representing reality TV star Sheggz has released financial records in response to claims made by lawyers acting for his former partner, Bella.

According to the legal response, an audit of Sheggz’s UK bank account showed that approximately £220,000 of his personal funds were spent in the United Kingdom during the course of the relationship.

The lawyers maintained that Sheggz was the primary financial provider throughout the relationship, while acknowledging that Bella earned her own income and also made financial contributions.

They further disclosed that after Bella’s exit from the Big Brother Naija house, Sheggz reportedly rented accommodation for her for two months at a cost of approximately N3.5 million per month, amounting to about N7 million in total.

The legal team also claimed that Bella later rented a property in Ikate, Lekki, but subsequently vacated the apartment and moved into Sheggz’s residence in Ikoyi, where he allegedly assumed responsibility for her living expenses.

£220,000 of personal funds spent during relationship with Bella — Sheggz’s legal team

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has publicly criticised journalist Rufai Oseni over his recent interview with fellow rapper Blaqbonez.

In a strongly worded post, Odumodublvck questioned Rufai’s handling of the interview, suggesting that the journalist may have been paid, although he admitted he had no proof to support the allegation.

“Maybe you were paid. I do not know. But for a seasoned journalist like yourself to not be able to decode a pathological liar, who is also a sexual abuser by fact, it was appalling to watch,” he wrote.

The rapper accused Blaqbonez of telling several lies during the interview and claimed he repeatedly avoided giving direct answers to key questions.

Odumodublvck also took a swipe at Rufai’s interviewing style, arguing that he failed to apply the same level of scrutiny he often uses when questioning politicians and public officials.

He further mocked the journalist on his Instagram, saying: “Rufai sat there with his ugly muffler asking questions he never got full answers for.”

The rapper ended his criticism on a sarcastic note, suggesting Rufai should consider working for the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, as a sports director because, according to him, “you play too much.”

 “Maybe you were paid” — Odumodublvck blasts Rufai Oseni over Blaqbonez interview

Former BBNaija winner and streamer, Phyna, has called out content creator Ashmusy for pushing to have her removed from a multi-million-naira boxing deal.

Phyna explained that a boxing organiser company reached out to her in February 2026 for a celebrity boxing deal.

She alleged that the organiser also asked her to recommend other celebrities she could have a fight with.

After she reached out to Ashmusy and connected her with the company for negotiation, Phyna accused Ashmusy of telling the company to remove her from the deal.

Speaking in an Instagram video on Thursday afternoon, Phyna tagged Ashmusy “evil.”

“Ashmusy, you’re evil. A company reached out to me in February that I should come and fight a Ghanaian. But along the line, something came up for her; she said she had a wedding on the day of the fight.

“It was as if I was part of the organisers because they called me to help reach out to so-and-so person. So I was just contributing and giving names of people that I think they should reach out to.

“While some of them will not agree for the money, some will say I will beat them. So last Wednesday, August 19, 2026, I suggested Ashmusy to the organiser. They said no problem, that I should talk to her.

“After I talked with Ashmusy, she said I should connect her with the organiser. I now went on a three-way call and she asked for their number. After accepting the deal, Ashmusy stopped picking my calls and didn’t reply to my messages.

“Now, do you know that since a day before yesterday, Ashmusy has been telling the organiser to drop me, that she has a better person to replace me. Me that have been talking to this company for seven months since February. I was the one who brought Ashmusy in last week.

“You dey comot food for my mouth, Ashmusy; you are a bad person. You dey tell them say make them remove person wey bring job for you. Ashmusy you’re evil, you are capable of killing”, Phyna said.

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Phyna calls out Ashmusy for pushing for her removal from multi-million naira boxing deal