Famous music star Adekunle Gold has said Nigeria is not a true democratic nation.
Speaking in a recent episode of the One54 Podcast, Adekunle explained that he believed his colleague, Davido, appealed to United States President Donald Trump to pay close attention to the recently held Osun State governorship election because Nigeria does not practise true democracy.
The ‘Orente’ crooner emphasised that Nigeria is not operating like a democratic country.
Adekunle Gold said he hoped the current administration of President Bola Tinubu would do better than the previous one in terms of good governance and upholding democratic values.
“I think Davido sent that message to Donald Trump because we are not truly practising democracy in Nigeria. We are not doing what a democratic society should do. I just hope this administration does better than the previous one,” he said.
Nigeria not practising true democracy – Adekunle Gold
Popular Nigerian actress, Doris Ogala has fumed at the remark of the founder of Grace Nation International Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor about her.
This came a few hours after Okafor referred to her as Jezebel.
He made the comments while retracting the apology he previously made to her for dumping her to marry another woman after their years-long sexual relationship.
While explaining why he previously knelt down to plead for forgiveness, the clergy man made a U-turn and denied ever meeting her face to face or offending her.
He said “let it be known, I knelt down because of those fathers of faith and the church. Not because of any Jezebel anywhere. No, God forbid.”
However, reacting to the new development, Doris in an Instagram post, vowed to show Okafor the stuff that Jezebels are made of.
She wrote “Na me u Call jezzibel Abi. U don’t know who jazibel be. Because I was pitying u. I will show you what jazibel Dey do.”
Also speaking in a video on her page, she said “Chris, maybe you think this thing is a joke, do you think I care about your apology? I said you will crawl and apologize to me, you think I’m joking. That one you kneel down to do at your church is not enough. I said you will crawl, you will lay down and crawl on the floor and beg me.
“You call me Jezebel, I will teach you what Jezebel do. You earlier admitted in a court paper that we actually dated. I’m glad that God is actually exposing you. I want you guys to see the pastor who preach in the church. A pastor who came out and apologized. Pride got into him again and he came back to say he’s not sorry, he’s not apologetic. Shebi you boy Kaci said he did not know where that video came out but yet you’re pushing it to go viral. Do you think this person cares about anything anymore? In case you guys don’t know, nothing makes sense to me anymore
The much-anticipated historical epic, King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos, has premiered in Lagos, bringing together traditional rulers, cultural custodians, Nollywood stars and other distinguished guests for a night dedicated to history, heritage and Yoruba culture.
The world premiere was held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at IMAX Cinema, Lekki, ahead of the film’s nationwide cinema release scheduled for Friday, August 28.
Produced by Teqsus Studios, the premiere featured a red-carpet gathering of prominent figures from the traditional institution, the Nigerian film industry and the wider cultural community.
The presence of traditional rulers, high chiefs and representatives of the Kosoko royal family further highlighted the historical and cultural importance attached to the production.
King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos tells the story of Oba Kosoko and one of the most significant periods in the history of Lagos.
The film explores the political struggles surrounding Lagos, its relationship with the Benin Empire, competition over trade and influence, as well as the wider impact of external forces during the colonial era.
The production also examines the intersection of regional politics, trade and the transatlantic slave trade while portraying the struggle to preserve Yoruba identity and the sovereignty of Lagos.
At the centre of the story is Oba Kosoko, whose leadership, political strategy and resistance to opposing forces are portrayed against a backdrop of rivalry, betrayal and shifting alliances.
Directed by Adebayo Tijani, the film was produced by Ayo Ajayi and Segun Ololo Kosoko, with Marc Adebesin serving as co-producer.
The ensemble cast includes Femi Adebayo, Tina Mba, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Dele Odule, Gabriel Afolayan, Adeniyi Johnson, Sola Kosoko, Aisha Lawal and Kola Ajeyemi, among other performers.
The filmmakers described the project as a celebration of heritage and leadership, designed to bring an important chapter of Lagos history to contemporary audiences through cinematic storytelling.
Following the successful Lagos premiere, King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos will open in cinemas across Nigeria on August 28, giving audiences an opportunity to experience the historical drama and its portrayal of one of Lagos’ defining royal conflicts.
Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has made a fresh accusation of sexual abuse against his colleague, Blaqbonez.
DAILY POST reports that this came eight months after a lady identified as Jane Doe wrote a petition against Blaqbonez for subjecting her to harassment, bullying, invasion of privacy, and sharing her unauthorised private videos with him.
Odumodublvck made the allegation in X rant on Saturday, amid their ongoing rivalry feud.
Calling out the entire music industry for shielding Blaqbonez, Odumodublvck tagged the industry “sexual abusing hypocrites”.
He wrote “BLAQBONEZ IS A SEXUAL ABUSER AND THE ENTIRE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS COVERING IT UP. SAME PEOPLE COME OUT AND BASH TINUBU ALL IN THE NAME OF INJUSTICE.
“SEE INJUSTICE IN YOUR FACE HERE BUT BECAUSE YOU ALL DINE AND WINE TOGETHER YOU HAVE DECIDED TO SHUT UP. HYPOCRITES. SEXUAL ABUSING HYPOCRITES”, he alleged.
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