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Dai Dai, the 2026 FIFA World Cup official song by Afrobeat star Burna Boy and Shakira, has topped the Billboard Global 200 chart for a fifth week and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for an eighth week.

Billboard made this public on Tuesday on X.

The American music and entertainment magazine known for its industry charts crowned the world’s biggest a month after the tournament.

DAILY POST reports that the tournament ended on July 19 2026, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0.

Citing data from Luminate, Billboard said “Dai Dai” recorded 6,000 sales worldwide and 44.1 million streams between July 7-13.

“It holds atop Global Excl. U.S., where it first reigned at the beginning of July, with 37.8 million streams (down 10%) and 4,000 sold (down 8%) outside the U.S,” the platform said.

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Billboard said Dai Dai continued to gain traction in the U.S. across radio formats, rising to No. 3 as the Greatest Gainer on Rhythmic Airplay.

The song also topped the Latin Airplay chart for one week in late July.

Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ tops global chart for fifth week

Nollywood actors and actresses have rallied support for veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following an emotional appeal by his daughters for urgent medical assistance amid his battle with stage four cancer.

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo led the call for help, urging Nigerians and medical professionals to assist the family in finding specialists and treatment centres capable of reviewing Ogogo’s condition.

“Please let’s rally around our beloved Sir Taiwo Hassan, who is currently facing a serious health challenge battling cancer.

“As shared by his family, they are NOT looking for money or financial support. What they urgently need is medical direction.

“If you know someone who knows someone in the oncology space, or a medical avenue that can assist, please help reach out to his family immediately,“ Adebayo wrote on X.

Actress Toyin Abraham also joined the campaign on Tuesday, sharing a video of Ogogo’s daughters on Instagram and appealing to those who could assist to contact the family.

“Pls kindly send dm to @kira_taiwo @limataiwo_ or me pls. Anyhow, anyone can help ejoor,” she wrote.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Ogogo’s daughter, Shaki Taiwo, appealed for medical assistance for her father in a viral Instagram video on Monday night.

Nollywood actor, Ogogo diagnosed with cancer, children solicit help [VIDEO]

Shaki had revealed that the hospital stopped his treatment due to the severity of his condition.

Ogogo, 66, is one of the most recognisable veterans of Yoruba cinema, with an acting career spanning more than four decades.
He has featured in hundreds of films and remains a prominent figure in the Nigerian movie industry.

Nollywood actors rally support for Ogogo as he battles severe cancer

Popular Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has shared his views on the employability of many Nigerian graduates, arguing that a significant number lack adequate knowledge and skills in their chosen fields of study.

Speaking while recalling an encounter with a graduate on a movie set, Inojie expressed disappointment over what he described as a poor understanding of a course the individual studied at the university.

According to him, the graduate, who studied Linguistics, struggled to engage in a discussion about the discipline despite it being only an elective course for him.

“I was having a discussion with someone on set; she now said she studied Linguistics. She was so surprised and couldn’t believe it when I said, ‘Oh, all these Noam Chomsky children.’ She was lost when we started discussing her course of study (Linguistics), meanwhile, it was an elective course for me. She was lost,” he said.

The actor noted that the experience reinforced concerns about the quality of knowledge possessed by some graduates.

“I was really disappointed in her and that thing dey worry me. I’ve heard people say that a good number of our graduates today are not employable. That statement no too far from the truth o. That is why many of them are not willing to work,” Inojie added.

He maintained that many young people are reluctant to take up jobs because they lack sufficient understanding of the fields they studied, despite holding academic qualifications.

Why most graduates are not employable – Actor, Charles Inojie

Natasha Osawaru, the wife of singer 2Baba, has emerged as the Edo State House of Assembly minority leader.

The lawmaker representing Egor Constituency was announced as the minority leader during plenary on Monday.

The development follows a comprehensive reshuffle of the Assembly’s principal leadership.

She was elevated under the platform of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, after her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in May 2026.

Speaking in a statement shared on her Facebook page, she said, “This new responsibility is not a title; it is a trust. Our democracy thrives on rigorous debate, accountability, and the courage to advocate for the ordinary citizen without compromise.”

DAILY POST reports that this came amid her ongoing marital crisis with her husband, singer 2Baba.

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2baba’s wife Natasha emerges Edo House of Assembly Minority Leader

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Abi, has emerged as the new Head of House, HoH, taking over from Niche for the new week.

Abi secured the position after winning the latest Head of House challenge on Monday.

She was later informed that her team had also won immunity for the week, giving them protection from the nomination and eviction process.

The development means Abi’s HoH victory has significantly changed how nominations and evictions will play out this week.

Abi now begins her reign as HoH with her team protected from eviction, while the other housemates face another round of the competition for survival in the house.

BBNaija S11: Abi changes nomination, eviction plans after winning HoH

South African music star, Tyla, has prayed for a unified Africa.

This came a few weeks after she was heavily criticised for not speaking against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians, including celebrities, had campaigned against Tyla’s planned show in Nigeria after accusing her of not using her platform to speak against attacks on foreigners in South Africa.

Following the backlash, the singer cancelled her show in Lagos.

However, speaking at the South African Music Awards over the weekend, Tyla prayed for a unified Africa.

In a trending video, she said, “And I am just so happy to be South African. I’m happy to be African most of all.

“I pray one day to see a unified Africa. It’s so important.”

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Xenophobia: ‘I pray to see a unified Africa’ – Tyla finally speaks after backlash [VIDEO]

Nollywood actress, Jemima Osunde has expressed anger after a road user allegedly drove against traffic in Lagos, saying she refused to give way to the vehicle.

Osunde spoke in a video shared online, alleging that the driver left his lane to avoid traffic and entered a lane meant for motorists heading towards Lekki.

She said she remained in her lane and blocked the vehicle, insisting that motorists should not break traffic rules simply to avoid congestion.

“I will not leave my lane for you when you are passing one way. I won’t do it. I don’t care if you have police in your car,” Osunde said.

The actress said she was willing to delay her plans or remain in traffic rather than allow the alleged traffic violation.

“I’m sick of Nigerians just doing anyhow, as if Lagos is not congested enough, without you passing one way and breaking traffic lights,” she said.

Osunde added that she would only give way to emergency service vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.

“Unless you’re an ambulance or a fire truck and emergency service, I will not leave my lane for you when you’re passing one way. I won’t,” she added.

‘I’m sick of Nigerians acting lawless’ – Jemima Osunde reacts to unruly driver 

Big Brother Naija Season 11 organisers have confirmed the reasons why Neche took a voluntary exit from the show.

In a statement released by MultiChoice Nigeria and the Big Brother Naija production team, they claimed Neche left due to pressing personal matters that required her immediate attention.

Neche announced to the other contestants that she was leaving after Sunday’s live eviction show.

“Neche took this decision as a result of pressing personal matters, which she said required immediate attention,” the statement read.

The production team noted that it respected Neche’s decision and praised her energy and commitment throughout her time on the show.

According to the organisers, Neche’s stay in the house was marked by “notable wins and achievements,” highlighting her contribution to the season.

BBNaija Season 11: Organizers reveal why Neche took voluntary exit

American actress, Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36, less than a week before her 37th birthday.

Panettiere died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. Her death was confirmed by her father, Skip Panettiere, in a statement issued by the family.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her on-screen,” her father said.

Police said officers and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at about 1:50pm. on Sunday. Panettiere was later identified and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the death remains under investigation, adding that the preliminary findings had not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Panettiere rose to fame playing Claire Bennet in Heroes before starring as Juliette Barnes in Nashville, a role that earned her two Golden Globe nominations. 

She also appeared in films including Remember the Titans and the Scream franchise.

Her death came less than a week before her 37th birthday, which would have been on August 21.

Popular Hollywood actress, Hayden Panettiere dies days before 37th birthday

Nigerian actress Dior Adiele has asked her mother to leave her house, weeks after raising concerns about her brother’s alleged drug addiction and its impact on her family.

Adiele made the disclosure in a series of posts on social media, saying she wants to focus on her daughter, who lives in the same house.

She alleged that her mother’s presence had become a source of distress and accused her of draining her finances despite years of hard work.

“I want this woman out of my fucking space,” Adiele wrote, adding that her mother was refusing to leave because she had nowhere else to go.

Adiele also alleged that she started paying rent at the age of 16 and had struggled financially despite making money from her work.

“My childhood was stolen from me. I started paying rent at 16, in a house I lived in with her and my siblings,” she wrote.

The actress further alleged that her mother had made her and her siblings homeless three times and claimed that she had lost money she could have used to acquire properties.

“I made money, I made crazy money to afford me some landed properties, but this woman drained my every dime,” she said.

Adiele had earlier raised concerns about her brother’s alleged drug addiction, saying his behaviour had become difficult to manage and that she was worried about her daughter living in the same house.

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“My daughter needs me; I want to be sane for her. I have been used for too long; I am losing my mind,” she wrote.

‘I want this woman out of my space’ – Actress Dior Adiele calls out mother