Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has credited his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary Afrobeat pioneer, with essentially inventing rap music. Speaking on the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, Seun pointed to Fela’s track “Authority Stealing” as an early example of rhythmic, spoken-word verses with a political edge—delivered long before the style was officially called rap. “Fela

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A devastating fire swept through a one-storey commercial building on Somoye Osundairo Street in Lagos’ Computer Village early Tuesday morning, destroying computers and accessories worth millions of naira. The blaze, which began around 1:55 a.m., rapidly engulfed the building, used mainly by tech dealers, raising concerns over recurring fire incidents in the nation’s largest technology

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Ayotomide Labinjoh, mother of Anu Adeleke, the alleged daughter of music star Davido, has responded to critics questioning her demand for a DNA test. She insisted that the singer was not wealthy when they first met in 2013 at a Dani Duro concert after-party, countering claims that her motive was financially driven. In a lengthy

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The online feud between singer Portable’s wife, Bewaji, and his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, reignited following Portable’s release from detention, sparking intense reactions on social media. The drama began when Bewaji shared a video seemingly mocking Ashabi Simple, who was partially linked to the events that led to Portable’s imprisonment. The post included a playful

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Mercy Okocha, daughter of popular Nollywood actor Charles Okocha (aka 2Pac Igwe), has opened up about the challenges her admirers face when showing romantic interest in her. In a recent post, Mercy shared a video of herself dancing to a trending song, drawing widespread attention online. Alongside the clip, she revealed that many of her

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Nollywood actor Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki has announced plans to seek justice over his abduction, violent assault, and public humiliation in Benin City, Edo State, on December 28, 2025. Obaseki said the decision followed consultations with his family, elders, and legal advisers. He stressed that the move is not politically motivated but aimed at accountability,

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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned Nigerian security agencies for failing to apprehend the armed gang that kidnapped, stripped, and brutalized Nollywood actor Don Pedro, also known as Dr. Pedro Obaseki, in Benin City, Edo State. Falana, speaking on Arise News TV, described the December 28, 2025, incident as a violent attack on

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Popular Nollywood actress Sarah Martins was rushed to the hospital following a sudden health emergency. The actress shared her ordeal on Instagram, revealing that she woke up unable to feel parts of her body and briefly feared for her life. Despite the alarming symptoms, Martins initially tried to continue her daily routine, visiting her shop

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A prosecution witness on Monday told an Abuja court that Dr. Olu Agunloye, former Minister of Power and Steel, did not exceed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s financial directive in recommending Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (SPTCL) for the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power project. Assistant Commissioner of Police Umar Babangida, the third prosecution witness (PW3), said

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Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has revealed that her children are being bullied at school as a result of false social media narratives targeting her and her family. Speaking in a video on Instagram, Johnson explained that trolls have labeled her a witch online, leading other parents to warn their children against interacting with her kids.

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