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(Video) 2face escorted by UK police in handcuffs after altercation with wife

Dailyblast — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:41:41 +0000

A video circulating online shows Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face (2Baba), being arrested by police in London, United Kingdom. The footage, shared by blogger Tosin Silverdam on TikTok, shows officers speaking with the singer outside what appears to be a retail store before escorting him away with his hands cuffed behind [...]

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I can be a second wife, I will respect the first wife and focus on my career – Tiwa Savage

Dailyblast — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:03:09 +0000

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has spoken candidly about her dating life, revealing that her current suitors are mostly older men or those already married. In a recent interview on the American podcast Air Service, the mother of one explained that she’s at a stage in her life where eligible bachelors are either “in their [...]

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Rema becomes first African artist on 2025 TIME100 Next list

Dailyblast — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:42:56 +0000

Afrobeats star Rema has made history as he becomes the only African artist featured on the prestigious 2025 TIME100 Next list, which celebrates the world’s most influential rising stars. Rema’s profile for the list was authored by Grammy-winning legend Angélique Kidjo, who hailed his remarkable achievements. She highlighted how his success continues the legacy of [...]

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They no give us award but God give us grace” – Portable claps back at Headies

Dailyblast — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:39:51 +0000

Portable has taken to his Instagram story to air his mind about not receiving any Headies award days after the event. The controversial singer reflected on what he sees as yet another industry slight. In his words, “They no give us award, but God give us grace.” He went on to reveal that he was [...]

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Ebenezer Obey debunks death rumours, says I am alive

Dailyblast — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:15:01 +0000

Veteran musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has debunked widespread rumours of his death, affirming that he is alive, healthy and in good spirits. In a video on Tuesday morning, the 83-year-old music legend appeared cheerful and full of life as he addressed the false claims with a spirited musical performance. Singing in a mix of Yoruba, [...]

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Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threats to fuji star, Saheed Osupa

Dailyblast — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:24:33 +0000

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against Yoruba Fuji musician Mr. Okunola Saheed, widely known as “Osupa.” In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP [...]

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PMAN slams NBC over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’ protest song

Dailyblast — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:39:20 +0000

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its decision to ban rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest track, “Tell Your Papa”, which criticises Nigeria’s current socio-economic conditions and calls out the son of President Bola Tinubu. In a memo dated April 9, 2025, the NBC labelled the song [...]

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Nigerian musicians earned N58 billion from streams in 2024 – Spotify

Dailyblast — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:57:46 +0000

Spotify, a leading digital music, podcast, and video streaming service, has revealed the royalties earned by Nigerian artistes on its platform in 2024, showcasing a significant rise in the success of Nigerian music. The data was shared during Spotify’s 2024 Loud & Clear announcement event held Thursday in Lagos. According to Spotify, Nigerian artistes earned [...]

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Family urges Asake to support ailing father, acknowledge daughter

Dailyblast — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:43:39 +0000

The family of Afrobeats superstar, Asake, has finally spoken out amid the ongoing controversy involving the singer and a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claims to be his father. The controversy erupted after a viral video surfaced showing Odunsi appealing to the public for financial assistance, citing serious health issues. He said he has been battling [...]

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N1.3bn, $1m fraud: Court grants P-Square’s Jude Okoye N100m bail

Dailyblast — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:20:16 +0000

The Federal High Court, in Lagos on Monday granted N100m bail to Jude Okoye, the former manager of the hip-hop artists, the defunct music group P-square. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the bail with two surgeries in like sum. The court also ruled that Jude Okoye must not travel out of the country. The judge held [...]

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