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The “only solution” to the nation’s security issues, including terrorism, has been proposed by well-known Nigerian social critic Martins Vincent Otse, often known as VeryDarkman, or VDM.

VDM attributed the deteriorating situation to a lack of education, particularly in the country’s north, in a video clip that was uploaded on his official Facebook page on Monday.

He asserted that the majority of individuals perpetrating terrorism in Nigeria are from the North, believing that education will draw young men out of the forests and away from criminal activities.

He said: “The only solution to terrorism is to educate the Northerners. Any Nigerian leader that will take four years out of his eight years to educate the North, force education on them have solved terrorism problems.

“Let them have the knowledge because knowledge is power. Until then, Nigeria may suffer more in years to come. They don’t go to school in the North, rather they study religion. That is why the fewer people that are educated keep using the uneducated as their weapons.

“If I want to start terrorism today, I will go to Madugri, Zamfara or somewhere. If you go to the North, you see a lot of young people in the streets begging. You can easily pack ten thousand of them and bring them to Abuja”.

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has declared that she has achieved more than she had imagined in the music industry.

The Love Me Jeje crooner shared this during a recent interactive session with fans on X.

“What are you currently looking forward to?” inquired a fan. Would you also say that, before being famous, you had fulfilled all of your dreams?

Tems replied: “I’m looking forward to whatever the Lord has in store, and honestly, I’ve achieved beyond my dreams from when I had a 9-5.”
Tems launched her music career after quitting her job as a digital marketer in January 2018. Later that year, she released her debut single, ‘Mr Rabel,’ which gained some traction in the media.

However, she achieved to notoriety after being featured on Wizkid’s 2020 single ‘Essence’, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the release of the remix version with Justin Bieber.

In a 2023, she became the first female Afrobeats artist to win a Grammy after her duet with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U’ won the Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

In 2025, Tems received the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance, becoming the only Nigerian artist with multiple Grammys.

She also got Oscar and Golden Globe nods for co-writing Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up.’

Actor Yul Edochie has finally reunited with his elder brother, Linc Edochie, and his aunt, Rita Edochie.

The reunion took place at a family event attended by members of the Edochie clan.

Gist 9ja remembers that in 2024, after Linc suggested that Yul take his contentious marriage to Judy Austin offline, he attacked Linc on social media.

In response, he wrote: “You that hid your marriage inside house no still divorce? Did your wife not leave you? Everybody na adviser for social media. You sabi advise other people while your own life go scatter and you no fit fix am.”

After their public exchange, the brothers unfollowed each other on social media.

Meanwhile, Rita Edochie had regularly insulted Judy Austin, accusing her of “snatching” Yul from his legal wife, May Edochie.

However, the three were seen cuddling and snapping photos together in a widely circulated video that Rita posted on Instagram.

Kaka Igbokwe, a former manager of Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, better known as 2face, has verified that the singer was really detained in London, UK, following a furious confrontation with his pregnant wife, Natasha Osawaru.

On October 2, 2025, 2face was supposed to perform in the UK with his new wife, but he did not show up.

His absence came amid allegations that he had been arrested after a dispute with Natasha, who is also a politician in the Edo State House of Assembly, at the airport.

Kaka, who is the son of the late Nigerian music legend, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, revealed the incident while making an appearance on Daddy Freeze’s Instagram Live session yesterday evening.

According to Kaka, “everything you heard about the couple’s face-off was true.”

Narrating how the argument happened, Kaka who was part of the London team, and was on the same aircraft with them, said Natasha got unhappy when she believed 2face abandoned her after they landed at the airport and went away with admirers who ushered him into a shop.

The “African Queen” crooner was arrested and handcuffed when he quickly went back to Natasha after realizing she had been left behind.

The footage of the arrest, which was shared by blogger Tosin Silverdam on TikTok on December 1, 2025, stirred fresh debate online.

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, commonly known as 2face, and his new wife, Natasha Osawaru, appeared to quarrel on Daddy Freeze’s Instagram Live on Monday.

When the artist chose to participate, Freeze was leading the session with 2face’s previous management.

2Face could be heard asking her, “What is your problem?”

Before the session concluded, Natasha attempted to answer the phone while the pair yelled at one another.

This comes after a video appeared on social media showing 2face pretending to be detained in the UK.

The video, which was posted on TikTok by blogger Tosin Silverdam, shows police conversing with the musician outside what looked to be a business before hauling him away while handcuffed behind his back.

The videos, which initially emerged in early October 2025, led to reports of a supermarket argument about probable drinking and a subsequent arrest by the City of London Police.

2Baba dispelled the arrest allegations on Instagram, stating his UK tour break was due to a medical condition, with Natasha appearing beside him.

No police comments or records confirm any detention, but the clips continue to draw attention to the couple’s marriage despite 2Baba’s previous split from Annie Idibia.

After Iyanaladuke, the wife of Nollywood star Femi Adebayo, returned to social media, drama broke out on her Instagram page.

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, the caterer uploaded posts implying that she had reconciled with her actor husband.

A few months ago, Gist9ja stated that there was difficulties in Adebayo’s second marriage, suggesting adultery as the basis for the reported breakup. Following the release of videos from Femi’s wife’s family outings, fans expressed relief and thanked God for the development.

Fans heaved a sigh of relief and thanked God for the development after Femi’s wife released videos from her family vacations.

But after posting multiple posts about her family, she accused actress Olatoun Olarewaju of ruining her marriage.

According to her, Olatoun was like a sister and should have watched her back, even when she committed mistakes. Rather, she “betrayed” the woman. Iyanaladuke questioned how Olatoun could harm “something so beautiful.” She later erased all her posts online.

Responding on her Instagram site, Olatoun struck out, alleging she had stomach­ed “a lot of nonsense” from Iyanaladuke, which she said had lost her friendships and almost damaged her own marriage. She stated that it was Iyanaladuke who wrecked her marriage “with her own hands.”

Olatoun warned her to halt the “reverse psychological act on social media” and stated the caterer needed help. She also taunted her to show proof that she was responsible for her marital difficulties.

Barbadian diva Rihanna has officially made history in the international pop scene with one of her hit musical ventures.

Her 2016 album, ANTI, became the first album by a Black female artist to spend 500 weeks on the Billboard 200, a historic feat almost a decade after its premiere.

The accomplishment, which has been verified by ChartData, shows the Barbadian superstar’s enduring influence in music, culture, and design throughout the world. The album, which included songs like “Work,” “Needed Me,” and “Love on the Brain,” has sold 10 million copies in the US, received over 5 billion streams, and continues to find resonance with new listeners.

Rihanna complimented the achievement on X, writing: “God ain’t forget bout me! “

Top contributors on the album included Drake, who performs on “Work”, SZA on a remix edition, and producers such as Boi-1da, who helped develop its unusual pop-reggae-R&B blend. According to reports, the milestone has led to a 20% rise in vinyl reissue sales, increasing Roc Nation’s earnings, which have topped a $1 billion market value.

The fraud claim singer Peter Okoye made against his brother, Jude Okoye, took another turn lately when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stated that it has no proof against the talent management.

Recall that Peter Okoye had brought the former manager of the dissolved music group, Psquare, to court, saying that he moved monies belonging to the group into accounts linked to him.

Before being granted bail while the court processes were ongoing, the talent manager was held in EFCC custody for more than two months.

The Lagos State Special Offenses Court in Ikeja heard the case on Friday, November 28, 2025, according to The Punch.

During cross-examination, Mohammed Bashir, the EFCC counsel, argued that the commission had no evidence to offer to support the accusation that Jude Okoye robbed Psquare of $800,000.

The case began in 2024 after Jude and his company, Northside Music Limited, were accused of allegedly stealing and converting $1 million and £34,000 in revenues from digital music distribution and publishing belonging to the defunct Psquare corporation.

The EFCC claims that to permanently deny Peter his portion, Jude and Northside Music Limited allegedly converted $767,544.15 that Lex Records Limited had paid for digital distribution. On March 6, 2025, Jude was given N50 million in bail.

Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, aka Davido, has declared his wife, Chioma, ‘the main event’.

Chioma shared a stunning video of them at the singer’s elder brother’s white wedding on her Instagram page.

The mother of twins captioned her post “Us” with love emojis. Davido gushed about his wife in the comments area, emphasizing that she was the center of attention.

In his words:

“The main event”.

His remark prompted excitement among followers, many of whom marveled about the couple’s chemistry.

As previously reported, Chioma Rowland Adeleke was ecstatic to see new pictures of herself and her husband appear online.

The touching photos were taken at Davido’s older brother Nicholas Adeleke’s Atlanta wedding.

The photographs, which Davido enthusiastically published on his Instagram feed, captured the couple looking elegant and genuinely attached as they celebrated with family and friends.

As Chioma gushed about her husband’s appearance on Instagram, fans instantly noted her loving response.

The chef playfully declared, “My handsome husband.”

Anita Okoye, the ex-wife of music singer Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, uploaded a video from her Thanksgiving party.

Anita was seen using crutches in the cute family movie while preparing food for her children and visitors. Additionally, a video included Lola Omotayo Okoye, Rudeboy’s ex-wife, along with her kids, friends, and former sister-in-law.

She wrote in a caption,

“Thankful for my babies, my village, soft moments, and the blessing of resilience. This tennis injury tried it, but I’m still standing strong. Happy Thanksgiving!”

Reacting, singer Peter Okoye also dropped a comment on Anita’s video with his wife, Lola. “Family” is all the singer penned. Anita responded: “Fam Bam.”

Peter’s response follows a few days after Lola’s birthday letter to the singer stoked speculation about their marriage. She posted a picture of the musician on her blog, praying for him and described him as just the father of their lovely kids.

Reacting, numerous netizens pointed out how Lola didn’t accept the musician as her husband or partner.

Bishop David Oyedepo, a Nigerian pastor and the founder of Living Faith Church, has delivered the message he claims God gave him on the nation’s insecurity. A few weeks ago, soon after the attack on a church in Kwara state, old videos of the cleric alerting Nigerians to growing insecurity went viral.

In the latest recording, captured when he was ministering during a church session, Bishop Oyedepo revealed that after the seven-day fasting and prayer held by the church, God spoke to him. He claimed that after hearing his prayers, God “stepped in.”

The 71-year-old preacher added in the video that God has been communicating with him since 1976.

He stated that those behind the latest attacks were already “under fire” and promised members that peace will be restored in Nigeria. The preacher stated that once God intervenes, “the battle is over,” underlining that divine intervention would bring serenity to the country.

Reactions were varied after the clip leaked online. Some detractors contended that nations do not expand by prayers alone, citing China and other countries as instances of development through intentional government and structure. Others, on the other hand, expressed hope that God would step in and bring peace back to Nigeria. Remember that other celebrities also responded to the nation’s insecurity.

Videos of Oba Enitan Adeyeye, the Ooni of Ife, and Prince Tadenikawo, his first son, recently went viral.

The prince recounted all he knew about the Ooni, who was seen standing and stroking his traditional decorations. The Ooni seemed happy to be with his son.

Another touching instance was when Ooni jokingly begged his son to say farewell to Olori Naomi Silekunola, his mother, but the boy maintained he preferred to remain with his father. Additionally, the Yoruba king was spotted carrying his traditional staff and offering prayers to his newborn prince.

The Ooni’s first son, Prince Tadenikawo, was born to him and his third wife, Olori Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi.

Nigerian musician and activist Eedris Abdulkareem, on Sunday, November 30, announced that his Facebook and Instagram sites had been taken down.

The veteran rapper said the action against his social media accounts happened shortly after he published a new track, Open Letter to Donald Trump.

Eedris claims that since the song’s release, he has been unable to access both accounts. Eedris’ accounts on both platforms were revealed to be inaccessible, but Meta, the US-based parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has not provided an explanation for the suspension.

The rapper, who is well-known for having strong opinions about politics and government, did not reveal the duration of the suspension or whether Meta had given him advance notice. Open Letter to Donald Trump, released in November 2025 under Lakreem Entertainment, focused on corruption, insecurity, and terrible leadership in Nigeria. The song was primarily aimed at Nigerian officials, although being packaged as a message to the US president.

Eedris’ Tell Your Papa was prohibited by the National Broadcasting Commission in April 2025 because to content that violated broadcast regulations.

Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman, the self-described social media police, has established a Ratel office in Abuja.

When the activist introduced the campaign to his followers a few months ago, he showed his logo. Later, he declared that Ratels would begin cleaning Nigeria on the final Saturday of each month.

He visited VDM’s office and gave followers a glimpse of the building in a video that his attorney, Deji Adeyanju, posted. The office is a white, multi-story building with distinct rooms for different uses.

VDM provided viewers a tour of the office and described each room’s function in the video. The welcome room will be located in one compartment, and the studio will be located in another.

The outspoken activist also displayed a kitchen where food will be cooked for the employees once a day and a place that will serve as a meeting room. People will be able to file complaints at the workstation and customer service area, according to VDM.

People can come in and record their demands if they are looking for infrastructure in their areas, including boreholes.

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie’s former partner, Oil Money, has started criticizing her on social media again, accusing her of leading a false life.

Oil Money posted a purported WhatsApp conversation on Saturday, November 29, in which Angela’s brother thanked him for providing N3 million to the actress’s mother to cover her rent and maintenance.

The actress is accused of abandoning her mother, according to the talk. In a different tweet, Oil Money challenged the actress to buy land to disprove him instead of showing off a phony way of life on social media.

“Grandma Angela Okorie, I beg just try and buy common one land before you go dey form your fake big girl online,” he wrote.

On Friday, November 28, Nigerian streamer and TikToker Jarvis (Jadrolita), whose actual name is Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, posted a video of a gift she received from online critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.

She explained how, when the critic was in China, she had contacted him to ask for assistance in obtaining the costume. She said that it was exclusive to the Asian nation.

Jarvis showed off a robot outfit in a video to show his appreciation for VeryDarkMan. Jarvis announced that she will be using her new costume in her upcoming video, responding to internet users who have been making fun of her robot content on multiple occasions.

“I am ready for you all. She left her robot content. Shut up,” she said in the video.

Jarvis posted the video on her Instagram page with the following caption:

“Congratulations to me! I’m so excited. Thanks to VeryDarkBlackMan, God will bless you for helping me get this costume that I have been searching for a long time. Guys, get ready for Jarvis Prime.”

Online, a dialogue between David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, and Nigerian musician Teni Apata has surfaced.

Teni pretended to be Davido in the video and requested to use his Lamborghini for her song video. In the video, she even shared her strategy and displayed a cardboard model of Davido’s Lambo.

Davido, who recently got back together with his first daughter, said that he will set up the vehicle for her. He instructed Teni to contact Lati, one of his teammates, in order to obtain the vehicle.

Teni thanked Davido for taking her to meet Chris Brown and for providing her his car for her music video.

Declaring her love for him, she clarified that she didn’t anticipate receiving the car as a present but rather as a tool to complete her goal. The donor also said that Davido’s automobile belonged to his family—Imade, Hailey, the twins, and his wife, Chioma—and that she couldn’t expect him to donate it to her on a permanent basis.

Davido’s charity delighted his fans, who praised his kindness and noted that it’s exactly what Davido enjoys doing. Additionally, they made fun of Burna Boy by implying that if the female singer made a similar request, he would either advise her to meet his mother or, in a more dramatic scenario, beat her with his Timberland boots.

But Davido’s gesture did not impress everyone. Some admirers questioned why he shared the exchange publicly and accused him of pursuing influence. They reprimanded Teni for not contacting Davido directly through his direct messages and stated that some things should be kept private.

The mother of two posted numerous images and videos from her shopping trip on social media on Friday, November 28.

Regina was seen in a photo sitting in a clothes store, showing off two bags that had Louis Vuitton written on them, suggesting that she had made an expensive purchase.

In a different picture, the actress was seen trying out some of her goods while flashing foreign currency. In the midst of the conflict in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, which has continued to be discussed on social media, Regina traveled to the UK.

Following rumors that he had died at the age of 86, Yoruba actor and filmmaker Lere Paimo, better known as Eda Onileola, finally spoke out.

Remember that early on Saturday, November 29, there were rumors on social media that the veteran had said goodbye to the world.

In a video that just surfaced on social media, Paimo claimed to be alive and well. In his speech to his admirers and well-wishers, he also gave God the people who were spreading rumors about his demise.

“I am alive, hale and hearty. To all those posting the news that I am dead since midnight, I wouldn’t curse them, but my God will judge them,” Lere Paimo said, speaking in Yoruba language.

The actor’s video was released just hours after Chief Paimo’s survival was confirmed by the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), which denied the death rumors.

In a statement issued by Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi Femson, the ANTP’s national PRO, the organization asked people to always double-check news before spreading it.

Nissi, the sister of singer Burna Boy, has responded to reports that their mother, Bose Ogulu, was fired from her position as the singer’s manager.

After ChaftsAfrica published a supposed Instagram story post by Burna Boy declaring that his mother, Bose Ogulu, would no longer be his manager, the trending report went viral.

“Just heard Burna Boy fired his mom, this whole thing is getting crazier,” wrote @Joyfultips, another X user.

Burna Boy’s sister, singer Nissi, responded to the news by quoting the user and calling the article untrue.

She wrote: “FAKE NEWS.”

Amidst the uproar surrounding Burna Boy’s low ticket sales, the report was released.

Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness” US tour was canceled on Wednesday night due to reportedly low ticket sales, according to Gist 9ja.

Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, better known by his stage name Sabinus, has disclosed that his father didn’t initially approve of his choice to pursue a career in comedy.

In an open interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus said that although his father had intended for him to become a lawyer, he ultimately chose to major in linguistics and communication studies after being denied entrance to the law school.

He claimed that he first became aware of his comedic ability and began creating sketches while attending the University of Port Harcourt.

The comedian claimed that his father regretted paying for his schooling after learning that he was a sketch writer and called the industry “stupid business.”

Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.

“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.

“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”

The comedian went on to say that after he began giving him money from his comedic earnings, his father finally gave him his blessings.

Kiddwaya, a former Big Brother Naija reality star, has stated that his father, Terry Waya, found the well-known Banana Island in Lagos.

In a recent episode of the Off The Record podcast, he made the assertion.

“I heard that your dad found Banana Island,” the host inquired. Is that right?

Kiddwaya replied: “Yeah, I didn’t even know until I heard it during one of my trips.”

Terry Waya, Kiddwaya’s father, is a self-described millionaire with holdings in the hospitality, real estate, and agricultural sectors.

During and after his son Kiddwaya’s 2020 Big Brother Naija reality program stint, his public prominence increased even more.

Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Tems has shared what she adores about her coworker Wizkid.

During a Q&A session with her fans on X, she revealed this.

 fan @Gbolaha_n9 had asked her one thing she loves most about Wizkid who is her biggest collaborator in the industry.

“One thing you love about BigWiz?”

In response, the singer said that she adores Wizkid’s amazing work ethic and kind nature.

“His heart, his work ethic,” she wrote.

states that Wizkid and Tems collaborated on “Essence,” which was released in 2020 on Wizkid’s Made in Lagos album. The song became a global success and received numerous nominations, making it one of Afrobeats’ most famous collaborations.

Tems has also been spotted performing alongside Wizkid on a number of international events.

Nino, the first son of renowned Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, better known by his stage name 2Face, has stated that he is not interested in pursuing a career in music.

Nino is a gifted saxophonist, but his father disclosed that his goal is to become a doctor.

At a ceremony in Abuja commemorating Nino’s 25 years in the music business, the African Queen crooner revealed this.

“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.

“He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.

On January 15, 2006, 2Face and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye, welcomed their first kid, Nino Idibia.

Nino is a social media influencer, model, and saxophone.

In the Nigerian music industry, it’s not uncommon for kids to follow in their parents’ footsteps.

Boluwatife Balogun, the first son of Wizkid, recently began his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP, “Champions’ Arrival,” under the stage name Champz.

GehGeh has come out to speak on BurnaBoy’s attitude that has led to his retrogression in the industry.

Geh Geh said, he by himself destroyed his career, adding that nobody was bigger than advise and by the time one began behaving that he was bigger than advise that was the beginning of his problem.

He said there is a point in life that ne forgets where he’s from, and Burnaboy did, while stating the peculiarities to how har one can be in the industry and be famous.

GehGeh said as God showed Burnaboy grace and favor, Burnaboy made the grace a waste, due to lack of sympathy for his fans. He added that the fas had seen it several times in Burnaboy’s behaviour which made fans cut him off in the last concert in the US.

GehGeh added that Burnaboy was not a special person as he thinks he is, stating that other artistes are in better fame and wealth than he is, and are more talented than he is as well.

He also added that they are others in the same industry with substance, more fame more money than him and they sacrifice their time to come watch him at his concert only to be treated unimportantly.

GehGeh said Burnaboy’s imporatnce would drop and his record label would drop him as well, if he’s touring doesn’t amount to large crowds in his concerts, as he would not be making revenue to the label anymore.

The singer’s “No Sign of Weakness” US tour, which included tonight’s show at The Armory in Minneapolis on November 28, 2025, was abruptly canceled since fans did not purchase tickets.

On its website, Ticketmaster revealed the last-minute cancellation on Thursday.

The performance was postponed until December 1, 2025, in Chicago.

The tour organizers did not give a particular explanation for the cancelation, but it happened in the midst of public outcry against Burna Boy for walking out a couple for sleeping during his Colorado concert.

The singer responded to his detractors during an Instagram live session by stating that “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans,” which heightened the issue around the widely shared footage of the event.

The woman who slept during his performance was reportedly experiencing a recent personal loss.

Burna Boy confirmed the cancellation of the two shows on Friday morning by posting a direct link from the booking website on his Instagram account.

After a heated argument that started at Dayo Amusa’s son’s birthday celebration, actress Lizzy Anjorin has responded to her coworker.

In the midst of Lizzy’s protracted conflict with Ojo, Dayo Amusa and Iyabo Ojo reportedly made fun of her. Lizzy was offended by the gesture and responded online, naming Amusa’s one-year-old son in addition to the actresses.

Dayo Amusa retaliated right after by leaving a voicemail cautioning Lizzy not to engage her child in any more internet drama.

She emphasized that despite having known Lizzy for almost twenty years, they had never been friends. Lizzy Anjorin stated in her Instagram reply that she only takes revenge when she feels insulted.

Her upbringing trained her to keep her mouth shut, she said, and she only retaliates when she is pushed too far.

She said:

“I hope you know my rules and regulations. Rule 1: I will never come for you first. If you break that rule, you will regret it for the rest of your life due to what I will say to reply you.”

Despite what she called Amusa’s frequent “shades,” Lizzy maintained that she had never criticized Dayo. She claimed that her coworker was amused when she was made fun of by others. The actress went so far as to question Amusa’s standing and skill.

Dayo Amusa is “not on her level, not talented, has no husband, and no successful business,” according to her.

She claimed that the altercation would go on until Dayo made amends for the alleged wrongdoing.

Online, a concerning video of Nigerian artist Blessing Akiode Mariam, better known by his stage name Candy Bleakz, has gone viral.

The musician bemoaned that she had just been robbed in Cape Town on the video. She claims that security personnel were there when the regrettable event took place.

She stated that if the theft had occurred in Nigeria, the thief would have been apprehended and her belongings would have been found, pointing out that there were multiple chances to apprehend the burglar. The robbers were still close by, according to Candy Bleakz, and if the security guards had stepped in, it would have been simple to apprehend them.

Candy Bleakz claimed in the tape that her N10 million worth of jewelry had been pilfered.

She later covered the bleeding on her face with a cloth.

In response to rumors of decreased ticket sales following a contentious incident at one of his concerts, Grammy Award winner Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy, apologized in a new video while singing.

The narrative started when Burna Boy stopped performing during an event in Denver, Colorado, after noticing a female fan dozing off in the front row.

The singer asked her lover to take her out before he began singing, or else the performance might stop abruptly. After an old video surfaced in which Burna Boy claimed that he prefers wealthy admirers and doesn’t beg for help, things became worse.

Many fans allegedly skipped his shows in response to the intense internet criticism, which led to poor ticket sales at several tour locations.

Burna Boy had abruptly canceled a significant date on his No Sign of Weakness U.S. tour as of this writing. According to Ticketmaster, the gig scheduled for November 28, 2025 at The Armory in Minneapolis was canceled just one day prior to the event. In a similar vein, his December 1, 2025, Chicago concert has been canceled.

However, a recent video that has gone viral shows Burna Boy publicly apologizing while singing on stage in Texas, stressing that his earlier remarks were an error in judgment.

Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux, have received accolades from 2baba’s wife, Natasha Osaworu Idibia.

On her Instagram Story, Natasha posted pictures of the young couple and a heartfelt message thanking them.

The politician declared that she loved the couple even though she had never met them. She continued by saying that she thinks Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux are a great couple because they are so easygoing.

“God, I love this couple. I don’t know them, but I love them. It’s simply natural and easy,” she wrote.

Juma Jux claimed to have bought a multimillion-dollar property in Kenya, but the young couple has not yet replied to the remark.

As previously reported by Gist 9ja the Tanzanian artist and his spouse were celebrating the purchase of a new residence in Nairobi, Kenya. Days after the story first surfaced online, the couple finally confirmed the rumors about their new Nairobi property on Thursday, November 26.

Jux and Priscilla posted a video of their journey to their new home on Instagram. The home has additional amenities, such as a large swimming pool, in addition to the atmosphere.

The pair praised the designers and said they will soon show their admirers the inside of their new house.

“We asked, they delivered! 🏠🇰🇪 @fine_urban_co_interiors_ltd gives the best deals 💼 and when it comes to luxury, style, and uniqueness, they are always on point. They’re not just building spaces; they’re crafting masterpieces. Stay tuned for the interior video reveal,” they wrote in the caption of the video.

After a heated social media dispute, renowned filmmaker Afeez Owo received an apology from well-known Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola.

The reunion happened on Wednesday night at the film premiere of actor Odunlade Adekola. Wumi approached Afeez, bowed down, and apologized for insulting him in a now-viral video.

She said, “I’m sorry, sir. Please forgive me”.

She went on her knees and hugged Afeez, who at first tried to avoid her.

According to Gist 9ja, Wumi Toriola publicly chastised Afeez two months prior for talking about her character in an appearance with the African A-List podcast. According to Afeez, the actress’s movie roles were  “similar to her character in real life”, adding that “violence is her comfort zone”.

Wumi responded by criticizing the seasoned actor and calling the interview “rubbish” in a now-deleted video on her Instagram site.

The actress was criticized by many social media users who maintained that Afeez’s evaluation was correct. Wumi Toriola was allegedly admitted to the hospital after the internet uproar.

Following internet rumors that her marriage to her younger husband, MC Fish, might be going through a serious crisis, Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has spoken out.

The actress responded just hours after filmmaker Stanley Ontop stated that Anita had thrown out MC Fish’s baggage during the argument and that he had left their married house for another woman. The couple’s relationship received a lot of attention after the accusation swiftly gained traction.

A few hours later, the actress shared her first formal post on Instagram since the rumor began to circulate.

The actress wrote what many have called a profoundly symbolic message:

“The Lord has kept my portion. Shalom!”

King Saheed Osupa, a Fuji star, recently made a comeback to social media with a heartfelt tribute for his friend and coworker Ajibola Pasuma, also known as Oga Nla, who turned 58 on Thursday, November 27.

On his Instagram site, Osupa posted a number of the birthday person’s pictures along with a touching note.

The singer hailed his colleague as someone who brings joy wherever he goes and begged against an early demise.

“Happy birthday to a brother and friend, Ajibola Pasuma Oga Nla @officialpasuma. Iku kii pa ẹta l’ojú iràn; may you never experience untimely death. May your life be long, joyful, and covered with the limitless grace of God. Today, I celebrate a truly great person who spreads happiness wherever he goes. May that same joy fill your home forever. Wishing you sound health, wealth, happiness, and endless blessings. You have my best wishes always, Ijoba Ore Oba,” Osupa wrote.

On his 58th birthday, Pasuma also wrote to thank God:

“Alhamdulillah, I am +1 today. No long epistles, OPE NI FUN OLOHUN, Baba Jeje @58. It’s your prayers that keep me going. I’m grateful, famz.”

Mercy Eke, a Nigerian reality TV personality, has stated that she wouldn’t mind having unwed children.

The Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner stated in a recent podcast interview that even though she is not looking forward to having a child, she would keep it if she got pregnant before getting married.

Eke stated that she was confident that becoming pregnant outside of marriage would not have an impact on her, as the stigma associated with single mothers is limited to low-income women.

“I won’t go the extra miles to get pregnant out of wedlock. But if it just happens, I would leave it and I would have my baby. I want three kids; two girls and one boy or three girls. I love female children.

“Even if don’t get married, I would still have kids. What most people don’t know is that the stigma of being a single mother only applies to women who don’t have things going well for them.

“The women [single mothers] that are shattering glasses, men are begging them for marriage. I can get married tomorrow if I want to. But what I want in a man, I have not seen it. It’s not like there is no suitor. There are plenty… So, even if I have a baby, I would still see a man,” she expressed.

GehGeh, a social media star and self-described financial expert, has sparked internet emotions after posting cute photos and a video of himself with a woman named Tracy Obahor.

Although one of the photos featured GehGeh giving the woman a hug, a video of their public show of affection—in which he seemed to attempt to kiss her in a car—raised more questions.

GehGeh, who called on Nigerians, hinted at his relationship status in the video’s caption, saying he had fallen in love.

“Nigerians make una come o, I don fall in love,” GehGeh wrote in the caption.

Given that Obahor is a producer, GehGeh’s tweet seemed to be for a movie shoot, but other Nigerians have interpreted the influencer’s post as a way to express their discontent.

Sammy West, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, returned before the Magistrate Court in Dutse, Abuja, on Wednesday, November 26, in connection with a lawsuit purportedly involving Ned Nwoko, his sister’s estranged husband.

Remember that after being detained for a few days, Sammy was granted bail on Monday, November 10, 2023.

Regina’s brother was moved to Suleja Prison after being remanded at Keffi Prison by the Magistrate Court, according to Gist 9ja. Due to his suspected role in the ongoing, nasty separation between his sister and Senator Ned Nwoko, he was arrested in Lagos.

Sammy posted a video of himself and his wife in court with a message that included a video of Regina and their older brother Sweezy in the UK.

“Your siblings are vibing in the UK while you go for court case.”

Chioma Adeleke, often known as Chef Chi, is the wife of musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido. Her greeting to her father-in-law, millionaire Deji Adeleke, has sparked controversy.

Davido’s wife, who made headlines recently for celebrating his 33rd birthday in Atlanta, USA, was spotted showing up with the musician at what looked to be a family gathering.

The widely shared video showed Chioma approaching her father-in-law, who was already seated, and exchanging cordial greetings before she joined her husband in extending greetings to other attendees.

In response to the video, numerous internet users criticized Chioma, claiming that she ought to have knelt down to welcome Davido’s father.

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, often known as DJ Cuppy, is a Nigerian millionaire heiress and well-known disc jockey who has once again discussed her potential marriage.

This time, the 31-year-old made a joke about how her future spouse is “hiding” from her as she is still learning how to cook.

She said:

“Maybe if I finally learn how to cook, my husband will stop hiding from me.”

Cuppy has already stated in public that she is ready to start a family. She has stated time and time again in interviews and lighthearted social media posts that she wants to get married and find someone who shares her worldview.

The unexpected death of Nigerian content producer Odira Nwobu has prompted a thorough inquiry by South African authorities.

In Nigeria, the comedian’s death on Sunday, November 23, 2025, has sparked grave concerns, with many urging authorities to take action. Officials claim that Odira’s case satisfies the requirements for an automatic inquiry, which is mandated by South African legislation for young individuals who pass away unexpectedly outside of a hospital or without a known catastrophic medical history.

Daddy Billy, Odira’s friend, provided insight into the circumstances leading up to the young creator’s ultimate breakdown in a widely shared explanatory video.

He clarified that three days prior, Odera had gone through a major health episode.

He said:

“His heart was beating so fast, you could even see it.”

He remembered being hurried to a pharmacy. He claimed that when his blood pressure at the pharmacy was reportedly 171, the pharmacist warned him that he might have a stroke.

He clarified that while he was stabilized at the time by medication, the comfort was fleeting.

Billy revealed that Odera might have neglected to take his blood pressure medication on Sunday, the day he went out with pals.

He described

“He started complaining of weakness… he couldn’t walk for long.”

They got a panic call later that evening: Odera was immobile. Billy highlighted that South African law forbids people from transferring an unresponsive person without medical permission, despite the fact that the delay in providing him with emergency assistance has created discussions on the internet.

They were forced to wait for paramedics. Odera was immediately declared dead when the paramedics came. Remember how video footage of Odira and his car’s wreckage went viral online a few months ago after he was engaged in a near-fatal collision on the Lagos-Ibadan road?

According to reports, Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness Tour” has slowed down due to worries about the musician.

Five venue performances have reportedly been quietly canceled following a discernible decline in ticket sales. The widely shared video of Burna Boy stopping his performance during a US event to address a woman who looked to be sleeping in the front row is thought to have nothing to do with the cancellation.

In the video, Burna Boy stopped the music, spoke to the fan in front of thousands of people, and was eventually led out by her boyfriend.

Shortly later, a different old video appeared in which Burna Boy claimed that he doesn’t ask people to support him and that he preferred “rich fans.”

Particularly at a time when concert ticket prices are rising globally, the resurrected video provoked contentious discussions. According to some accounts, there was a significant decline in interest in the remaining tour dates.

Anita Joseph and her husband, Fisayo Olagunju, often known as Mc Fish, are the subject of a post by Nollywood actor and producer Stanley Ontop.

About five years ago, the pair, who are well-known for their public demonstrations of passion, tied the knot. They no longer share these movies online, though, as of late.

The film producer stated in his post that the actress who received her PhD months ago and her spouse are no longer together. He claimed that Mc Fish left Anita Joseph for another woman, but he did not say why.

Stanley Ontop said in his post that Anita Joseph had showed her spouse a great deal of love, but he had supposedly abandoned her.

He added that the actress allegedly threw her husband’s possessions out of the house after she caught him. Stanley Ontop demanded that Anita Joseph be given justice.

Many fans were shocked by the revelation in response to his post. Given that they hadn’t seen the pair together in a long time, several questioned the veracity of the statements. Mc Fish had moved to Canada a while back, according to one fan.

Some others claimed that the hype man was not on the same level as Anita Joseph and blamed him for the supposed problems in his marriage.

They prayed for God to assist the actress in getting over the difficult circumstance and moving on.

Patrick Doyle, a seasoned broadcaster and actor, has expressed his delight at how far his ex-wife, Ireti, has come with the Doyle name.

When talking about his relationship with actress Ireti Doyle, his ex-wife, the actor revealed this.

According to Gist 9ja, the actress filed for divorce from the actor in January 2023 for an unspecified reason.

In his most recent appearance on “Wake Up Nigeria,” Patrick said that he would prefer to be quiet than to say something hurtful about her.

When asked how Ireti was doing in the business, Patrick replied, “I’m happy for her that the Doyle name has opened doors for her.” and hasn’t tarnished the Doyle name thus far.

In his most recent appearance on “Wake Up Nigeria,” Patrick said that he would prefer to be quiet than to say something hurtful about her.

When asked how Ireti was doing in the business, Patrick replied, “I’m happy for her that the Doyle name has opened doors for her.” and hasn’t tarnished the Doyle name thus far.

“I am proud of her accomplishments in the industry, and she’s doing pretty well.”

Roseline Omokhoa Afije, also known as Liquorose, a Nigerian dancer and former BBNaija star, has disclosed that her first attempts were cut short prior to appearing on the reality show in 2021.

She revealed that in 2020, she was on the verge of taking part in the event and was waiting backstage to be announced during the debut, but she was still passed over by the organizers.

According to Liquorose, the experience left her feeling despondent and nearly gave up on her goal of appearing on the show.

“In 2020, I was backstage at the BBNaija opening show. I was dressed up and make up done, but I was not called. That really hurt me,” she said in a recent podcast interview with VJ Adams.

After testing positive for COVID-19, Liquorose and Jaypaul, another possible housemate, were prohibited from participating in the 2020 season of the reality show.

But the next year, after trying out, the pair made it to the program.

Liquorose disclosed that she nearly declined to try out the following year, but a friend persuaded her to do so.

“That experience was messing with me. So, the following year, I didn’t even want to audition but my friend convinced me to try. I just auditioned and forgot about it. I just went to check my spam one day and I discovered that I have been selected. It was crazy,” she recalled.

In 2021, Liquorose finished second in Big Brother Naija Season 5 after Whitemoney won the grand prize.

Sophia Momodu, singer Davido’s first babymama, has disclosed that he hasn’t paid her child support.

Sophia made this assertion in response to what she perceived as an attempt to present a false narrative on the welfare of their daughter, Imade Adeleke.

Sophia revealed in a lengthy post on her Instagram story on Wednesday that she has been the only one responsible for their daughter’s welfare for the previous five years.

“I have not received any child support from Davido, but our child knows no lack. She’s growing in a safe and loving environment and she is very happy.”

Sophia begged internet users to refrain from involving her daughter in made-up online narratives, even as she clarified that her daughter has a positive relationship with both parents.

This followed criticism of Sophia for allegedly keeping Imade from attending Davido’s 33rd birthday celebration in Atlanta a few days prior.

After subtly disparaging his close friend and coworker Ayra Starr, well-known Nigerian musician Rema caused a stir on social media.

According to Gist 9ja, Ayra Starr confirmed her move overseas in an interview.

In response to the singer’s move, Rema posted a mysterious reflection on how communal bonds are affected by financial success.

He stated, “Love your neighbor as yourself but once money land you change neighborhood,” citing a Bible phrase that exhorts people to love their neighbors. No wam.

Ayra Starr responded to the post right away in the comment area.

“Wait,” wrote Ayra Starr. Remyyyyy.

Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, is a Nigerian singer who has disclosed what she would have done for a living if she hadn’t entered the music business.

Tems revealed that if she hadn’t been a musician, she would have been an accountant or a math teacher during an interactive fan session on X on Tuesday.

One fan inquired, “What else do you think you would be doing today if music didn’t work?”

Tems responded, “I might have been an accountant or a mathematics teacher.”

The singer, who has won many Grammy Awards, recently disclosed that she left her position as a digital marketer in January 2018 in order to concentrate on her musical career.

In July 2018, she dropped her first single, “Mr. Rabel.” In Nigeria, the song became rather popular. But she became well-known after appearing on Wizkid’s 2020 song “Essence,” which climbed at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after the Justin Bieber remix was released.

The well-known singer Ayra Starr has announced that she will be moving to New York City from Nigeria.

During her most recent interview on Buck N Regg on Hot 93.7FM, the singer verified the information.

The 23-year-old performer claimed she moved to New York permanently a few weeks ago, even though she acknowledged that her spirit has always belonged there.

“I live in New York now, I officially moved in less than two months ago. I’m always in New York regardless, it reminds me so much of Lagos. There are many Nigerians here, so it feels like home.

“I was skeptical about moving here even around that time I remember just being on stage and feeling I might move here. It feels like a moment of sunder, and I was like I really like it here.

“I know why I am here. I know my priorities. And I’m here for a good time.

An ambush-style attack in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles claimed the life of a Latin music musician and social media personality.

Maria de la Rosa, better known by her stage name DELAROSA, was identified as the attack victim. Before the incident, she was reportedly sitting in a parked car with several people, according to the authorities.

Officers were informed by witnesses that the suspects approached the vehicle from the side before firing.

The LAPD reports that several bullets were fired about 1:25 in the morning. After being taken to a nearby hospital, the injured singer was declared dead.

According to ABC Los Angeles, the two other occupants of the vehicle were hurt, but their situations have not been disclosed. It’s unclear if the other people in the car were struck by gunfire.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive, and no arrests have been made in the case.

In August, De la Rosa’s first single, “No me llames” (or “Don’t Call Me”), was published.

With almost 40,000 followers, her Instagram site just posted a picture of her with an electric guitar in a recording studio along with the Spanish remark, “Busy cooking in the kitchen.”

After the emerging star’s death was confirmed, fans and members of the Latin music world paid tribute to her.

Los Gemelos de Sinaloa lead vocalist Juan Moises and producer Jimmy Humilde were among them.

Prince Olusegun Eletu Alli, a Nigerian, has disclosed that a buddy sold his home for N60 million and moved to the UK, where he currently resides with his two kids in a one-room flat.

He claims that the friend rents the one-room apartment for £750 a month.

He wrote, “A Nigerian friend recently sold his Lagos home for N60 million and moved to London as a student with two children, living in a one-room apartment for £750 a month.”