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After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10.

Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a quieter confidence that resonates beyond a single moment.

“This song is about recognizing the full picture,” Jesse shares. “The work people see and the work they don’t. The lessons, the setbacks, the growth.”

The collaboration with Magnito, a respected voice in Nigerian hip hop known for his sharp lyricism and cultural authenticity, adds depth and weight to the record, reinforcing its themes of resilience, faith, and self reflection.

Released in December at the height of Detty December, “Praise the Lord” became a natural soundtrack for both celebration and reflection as the year came to a close. With the video arriving in January, the record takes on new meaning, opening the year as a tone setter rather than a reset.

Born in the United States, raised in Festac, Lagos, and now based in London, Jesse Flames brings a global perspective to his sound, blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and melodic soul into something sleek and intentional. His music reflects lived experience and cultural nuance rather than trend chasing.

With over 11 million streams, performances at O2 Brixton Academy and OVO Arena Wembley, and coverage from The Guardian and Business Post Nigeria, Jesse’s rise has been steady and self made. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, he is preparing for collaborations with Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, and Smurlee.

“Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito is available now on all streaming platforms.

Listen to “Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito

https://ditto.fm/praise_the_lord_9b4d3b26

 

Jesse Flames opens 2026 with ‘Praise the Lord’ featuring Magnito

Social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has unveiled his girlfriend amid rumoured relationship with content creator, Jojo of Lele.

Flaunting pictures of them together on all his social media handles, VeryDarkMan announced the lady’s arrival and his break from social media.

He wrote with love emoji: “She’s here, bye Internet for now.”

This came amidhis alleged relationship with content creator, Jojo of Lele.

DAILY POST reports that Jojo of Lele who always refers to VeryDarkMan as her husband, announced him as her man almost a year ago.

Recall that VeryDarkMan had in February 2025, named Jojo of Lele among women that media personality, Nedu Wazobia, allegedly slept with in exchange for features on his platform.

Denying the allegation, JoJo noted “I have never had anything to do with Nedu.”

Following the controversy, VeryDarkMan invited Jojo of Lele for dinner in Abuja. Speaking after their meeting, the content creator professed love to VeryDarkMan.

“I’m in love with VDM,” she said days after visiting the critic.

VeryDarkMan finally unveils girlfriend amid alleged relationship with Jojo of Lele

Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Peller, has expressed regret over his inability to speak good English.

The streamer made this known during a recent live stream session with his colleague, Enzo.

Enzo during the live session, asked  Peller to formally introduce himself, “just tell them in English that your name is Peller.”

In response Peller said “in English? E no go go.”

Enzo replied “So, you’re telling me that if Speed comes, you are not going to talk to him? Because he just called me now that he’s coming tomorrow.”

Peller; “I no go even see am. My English is very bad, but I dey go university soon to study Arts.”

DAILY POST recalls that Peller’s decision to return to school came after his breakup with Jarvis, his older girlfriend

Watch him speak

 

‘My English is bad’ – Peller says as he announces plans to return to school

Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has opened up about a traumatic relationship experience, where his lover left him despite his expensive acts of love.

Speaking in a recent livestream with TikToker Sandra Benede, Sabinus described love as “cruel,” stressing that he resonates with what TikTok star Peller is going through following his breakup with his girlfriend, Jarvis.

Sabinus explained that he has been in a similar situation with Peller, who has been throwing public tantrums and involved in a ghastly car accident following the heartbreak.

He recalled how a lady he gifted a range rover out of love later left him. The comedian said he regretted the decision.

He urged Nigerians not to be harsh on Peller, stressing that love can be cruel sometimes.

“Jarvis has finished Peller. I have been in Peller’s situation before. Love is cruel. I once gifted a girl Range Rover because of love. She later left me. I regretted it. So nobody should blame Peller,” Sabinus said.

DAILY POST recalls that Sabinus confirmed that his marriage to his wife and mother of his child, Ciana Chapman, has ended during a TikTok livestream in December 2025.

The couple got married in a private ceremony in 2023, and the marriage lasted for just over a year.

I regret gifting my lady a car because of love – Comedian Sabinus

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has shared a harrowing experience in which armed robbers allegedly stormed a hotel accommodating cast and crew of Omo Ghetto Part Two during filming in Ebute Metta, Lagos, an incident she said nearly cost lives.

Thomas, who portrayed Nikky in the blockbuster film that launched her into mainstream recognition, revealed that the attackers appeared to be targeting filmmaker and lead actress Funke Akindele.

She linked the incident to an earlier clash between hoodlums and the production team.

Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, published on Saturday, Thomas explained that filming the movie, which centres on street life and gang culture, attracted frequent harassment from local hoodlums.

“We were shooting in Ebute Metta, and boys would constantly disrupt the set because the film reflected their everyday reality,” she said.

Although she grew up in the neighbourhood, Thomas said familiarity did not shield the crew from interference, making it necessary to increase security presence on set.

“It’s my area. I thought they would respect me, but we still had to bring in security so we could work,” she added.

The attack, she said, happened late at night after filming had wrapped up.

Cast members were lodged in different hotels in the area. Thomas said she had initially stayed elsewhere until Akindele invited her over.

“Funke insisted I join her. She suggested we do a massage like we usually do after work,” she said, adding that Eniola Badmus stayed in another hotel.

According to Thomas, the incident began shortly before 1:00 am.

“We suddenly heard loud banging and people shouting ‘Ole! Ole!’,” she recalled.

Realising the hotel was under attack, panic spread among those inside.

“We were terrified. Funke is very prayerful, so we all started praying,” she said.

Fearing Akindele was the main target, Thomas said they attempted to hide her.

“I told them she was the face everyone knew. We tried hiding her under the bed, but it didn’t work, so we moved her into the bathroom,” she explained.

Akindele hid beneath her gown while the others knelt in fear.

“The masseuse was praying in tongues, Funke was praying in tongues, and I was just pleading with God for mercy,” Thomas said.

Although the attackers initially failed to break in, they later returned and forced their way inside.

“When they came back, it was obvious they were searching for Funke. They were calling her name,” she said.

Akindele eventually came out of hiding.

“I thought they would just collect valuables and leave, but instead they asked her to dress up and dragged her downstairs to her car,” Thomas recounted.

What followed, she said, was shocking.

“I heard Funke singing Emi Omo Ghetto. I didn’t understand what was happening. They ordered her to sing and dance, and she did,” she said.

Thomas disclosed that while only six armed men entered the hotel, about 20 others were positioned outside.

“We had no idea they were that many. We were completely helpless,” she said.

Emergency calls were made to prominent individuals, including Oba Saheed Elegushi, who reportedly mobilised help.

Officers from Panti Police Station later arrived, and gunshots were heard as security forces confronted the attackers, forcing them to flee.

“It was total chaos. Someone was shot, a pastor was rushed to the hospital, and about 20 to 30 of us were stranded at the reception confused, scared, and praying,” she said.

Thomas revealed that months later, she learned several of the attackers had been arrested, while others were reportedly killed.

“I was grateful. At that moment, I was ready to attack one of them without thinking. I could have been killed,” she said.

She traced the attack to an earlier incident on set, where some hoodlums who disrupted filming were arrested and made to record apology videos.

“Even though we settled the area before filming, that incident offended them deeply,” she explained.

Describing the experience as cruel and heartless, Thomas said it left a lasting emotional impact.

“When Funke later asked why I didn’t hand her over, I told her if they were going to kill her, they would have killed all of us together,” she said.

“We are grateful to God truly grateful,” she added.

I would have died— Actress Bimbo Thomas recounts terrifying armed robbery on Omo Ghetto 2 set

American rapper and streamer, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has opened up about which is more lucrative among his two professions.

Speaking in a recent livestream with Nigerian streamer, Carterefe, the American star claimed that streamers make more money than musicians.

“Streaming pays more than music. For real, streamers make more money than artistes,” he claimed.

DDG began his music career professionally in 2016. He gained prominence with the hit single ‘Givenchy,’ off his debut EP, Take Me Serious released in 2017.

The 28-year-old started his streaming career in 2014.

He later dropped out of Central Michigan University to focus on his YouTube career.

‘Streamers make more money than artistes’ – American rapper, DDG claims 

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has escaped police arrest after beating up his fourth baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple.

The incident reportedly happened on Thursday, January 1, 2026 during Ashabi’s visit to his bar in Ogun state.

In a viral video of the incident online, Ashabi, who was seen holding the singer’s cloth saying she’s tired of being called his baby mama, insisted that Portable must also recognise her as his wife.

She said: “Oya Pami baby, I’m also your wife, you’ve to stop calling me your baby mama.”

Portable immediately pushed her and replied that he only recognises his wife, Bewaji, noting that other women that have kids with him are baby mamas.

“I only have one wife, the rest of you are just baby mamas,” the singer said.

His response escalated the altercation with Ashabi responding emotionally “Then you will have to kill me, baby.”

After the commotion, the actress and her siblings reported Portable to the police for assault and abuse.

Speaking in a video on Instagram, Ashabi revealed that the police met Portable’s pregnant wife, Bewaji at home as Portable escaped arrest.

“I celebrated the new year in a happy mood with my family. You are the one that called me that you’re in a bad mood, and I told you that I went to my dad’s house for the new year. And you asked me to bring new year food for you and I said ok.

“I called you when I got to your bar, and you asked me to meet you outside. When I got there, we had a minor disagreement and you slapped me, beat me up, seized our phones and threatened my siblings and I with axe,” she alleged.

Reacting to the fight, many Nigerians berated her for forcing herself on him, while some said she has low self esteem.

Singer, Portable escape police arrest after allegedly assaulting baby mama, Ashabi Simple

Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, has responded to MC Fish, her estranged husband’s post about her.

DAILY POST reports that MC Fish had in a post on his Instagram story on Saturday, claimed that it was the actress who made advances at him first.

The MC and Hype man made this known while reacting to online rumours that Anita was feeding and funding him.

Responding to claim that she was the one who approached him first for a relationship, Anita, in a post tagged “Memo To My EX” on Instagram, said “I don’t want to run in the mud with you.”

While warning him to stop dragging her, Anita noted that “Please this is a new year, if you have whatever you want to say, please say it now and let me get on with my life.

“I don’t know who you are fighting with online but please leave me out of whatever you are fighting. This new year is growth and all positivity for me, stop dragging me back with your mess.”

I don’t want to run in mud with you – Anita Joseph replies estranged husband

MC Fish, the estranged husband of Nollywood star, Anita Joseph, has opened up about how they met.

The MC and hype man made the revelation on Saturday in a post on his Instagram story while reacting to allegations from their marriage.

DAILY POST reports that Anita informed the public about the dissolution of her five-year marriage on December 23 2025, in an Instagram post.

Following her divorce announcement, rumours of the actress feeding and financially sponsoring MC Fish during their marriage, emerged on social media.

However, reacting to what he tagged as false rumours about his marriage, MC Fish who noted that he didn’t approach Anita first, explained that she was the one that toasted him for a relationship that later led to marriage.

He wrote on his Instagram story “I Dey where I dey hype when dem come toast me. Fine, marriage no work again, next thing woman dey feed me.”

He further dared her to admit the speculation that she was feeding him.

 

She approached me first – Anita Joseph’s estranged husband MC reveals

The family of the late actress Allwell Ademola has announced her burial arrangements.

This comes exactly one week after her sudden death.

The family in a viral statement on the Internet, announced that Allwell will be buried at Atan cemetery in Yaba, Lagos state on Friday, January 9, 2026.

According to the burial arrangements, service of songs, candle light procession, and artiste night will be held on Friday January 8 at LTV8 between 4pm-11pm.

DAILY POST reports that the movie director died from a heart attack on December 27, 2025 at the age of 49.

Her death came as a rude shock to her loved ones and the public, with her colleagues including Iyabo Ojo, Funke Akindele, Femi Adebayo, Biola Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Toyin Abraham taking to social media to mourn her.

Family announces burial arrangements for late actress Allwell Ademola