By Ayomide Otitoju The father of Afrobeats star Davido, Adedeji Adeleke, has threatened legal action against social media personality Kemi Olunloyo over alleged impersonation, misinformation and sustained defamation linked to a long-running paternity dispute involving a minor. Adeleke spoke at a press briefing on Wednesday amid renewed public debate over claims that Davido fathered a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adedeji Adeleke, father of afrobeats star Davido, has dismissed recent paternity claims involving his son as unnecessary, saying DNA test results confirm that 12-year-old Anuoluwapo is not the singer’s child. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Mr. Adeleke emphasized that while his son cannot take responsibility for a child…
ByAyomide Otitoju The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Adesina Afeez, a 22-year-old singer popularly known as Destiny Boy. The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Abeokuta by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, who said the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reaffirmed its status as Africa’s largest music awards platform, drawing artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries to Lagos, Nigeria, for a week-long celebration of the continent’s diverse musical excellence. Held from January 7 to 11, 2026,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of Nigerian gospel singer and minister, Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has confirmed her passing. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the family said the renowned gospel artiste died at a hospital in Lagos. Omije Ojumi, whose stage name means “tears of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a State High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count charge bordering on assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest. Thej on Monday following his arrest by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command over allegations linked to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is set to host one of its most glamorous moments yet, as the Red Carpet takes centre stage ahead of the main awards ceremony on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The event will run from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM (WAT) at the Eko Convention Centre,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, born Adekunle Kosoko, and his wife, singer Simi, have welcomed twins, the couple announced on Wednesday. Sharing the news on his Snapchat story, Adekunle Gold wrote, “Asked God for another child and He blessed me double.” The gender of the twins has not yet been disclosed, but…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than 416 African musicians have arrived in Lagos for the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as the state hosts the continent-wide celebration of musical excellence. The event, which runs from January 7 to 11, features a series of activities aimed at promoting the growth of the…
