Dr Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre has given an update on the autopsy of late singer, Mohbad.
The autopsy was conducted on the remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad following his death.
Somiari said the autopsy would be ready in the next three or four weeks.
He gave the hint while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer on Wednesday.
The witness was cross-examined by defence counsel in the inquest.
Recall that the musician died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27 years.
His death generated controversies across the country and beyond, prompting Lagos State Government to direct a coroner’s inquest into the death.
The inquest, which began on October 13, 2023, is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court.
Somiari told the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi: “We expected to get the first set of autopsy results in three to four weeks and re-confirm to authenticate the cause of the death.
“We searched for multiple possibilities, to check if poison was involved in the death of Mohbad since no actual cause was mentioned.”
The forensic expert assured the public of adequate security and monitoring of samples for the autopsy.
“We have a place where items are stored for safety and security of results. There is a procedure for monitoring samples moved abroad,” he said.
Maryam Apaokagi, the popular Nigerian skit maker, who is also known as Taaooma, has opened up about her career.
She revealed how enjoyable it was to have featured Canadian – American, King Bach and actor Terry Crews in her comedy skits adding that she has been grinding in the industry about a decade ago.
In an interview with content creator, Egungun of Lagos, Taaooma who is well known for her versatility in performing different parts in her skits expressed delight having worked with Terry and Bach on her recent comedy videos.
Expressing eagerness to film with more renowned persons, she promised to feature more international celebrities.
Speaking on the challenging part of her job, Taaooma said that dressing for each character she wanted to represent was one of the difficulties she had while playing her several parts.
The comedian claimed to have ten years of experience in the comedy industry, adding that she shoots and edits her videos herself.
In her words: “it’s already 10 years now. I shoot and edit my videos myself. It was very nice experience to shoot videos with Terry Crews and King Bach.
“I love it and I look forward for more. I’m looking on to shoot with a lot of people as it comes but I don’t want to start mentioning names”
Big Brother Naija reality star Chichi has announced her retirement from exotic dancing.
In a video shared via her Instagram story, Chichi revealed that she is now retired.
She disclosed this while bragging to her hair stylist after she rejected her offer to give her a free lap dance.
She said, “Let me give you a lap dance. Stay na. Free lap dance” to which the stylist replied, “I don’t want.”
Chichi fumed, “When I was an exotic dancer do you know how much I charge?”
Daily Post recalls that Chichi revealed in an interview last year that being a stripper saved her life.
She stated that one of the reasons she went on the Big Brother Naija show was to “let Nigerians know that stripping does not make you a h*e. It is just another way of making quick money. You don’t really have to sleep around to make money as a stripper. It’s actually a profession.”
Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel has announced N5 million prize for a challenge on his new song, ‘Showa’.
He made the announcement on his Instagram page.
According to him, the winner of the #SHOWACHALLENGE will be decided by the majority of followers.
Kizz Daniel added that the female winner of the contest would receive N4 million while the male winner would receive N1 million, sparking online excitement.
He posted a video of BBNaija reality TV stars Saga and Modella demonstrating their acting abilities as they took on the music challenge”.
The nostalgic single ‘Showa’ is a deep love ballad from Kizz Daniel’s latest EP album ‘TZA’, which is creating waves on music streaming platforms.
The video showed Saga and Modella expressing their love for one another while wearing several attractive attire and switching between them in sync to the music.
Kizz Daniel captioned the video: “5m for the best duo on this challenge – 4m for the woman, 1m for the man. Y’all be the Judge #SHOWACHALLENGE BY @sagadeolu & @apet_modella”.
In the previous article, 28 visa-free countries that Nigerians can visit were mentioned and we promised to curate a list of the topmost vacation spots where you can relax and enjoy breathtaking environs whether alone or with your loved ones i.e. girlfriend, boyfriend, friends, or family.
There are a lot of beautiful countries to visit, judging by the previous article, your wishlist might be filled up by now which brings us to the question that might have gone through your mind after reading the article– which of these countries guarantees a very interesting and memorable experience? Which particular visa-free country or countries can I go to enjoy a premium ‘soft life’ alongside my loved ones?
Here is a curated list and concise description of some suitable countries you can visit;
BARBADOS 🇧🇧
An island located in the eastern Caribbean, its capital is Bridgetown. This country is known for its breathtaking view of water bodies, beautiful waterside gardens, and buildings.
Barbados is a perfect place for a couple’s weekend getaway where you and your boo or bae can indulge in romantic and memorable activities away from work stress and the environments you have gotten used to. While in Barbados, you can visit Harrison’s Cave, Haute’s Gardens, Farley Hill National Park, and Barbados Wildlife Reserve amongst others.
Harrison’s cave
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Haute’s gardens
Farley National park
Barbados wildlife reserve
The requirements for visiting Barbados are a passport valid for at least 180days and a return ticket.
CAPE VERDE 🇨🇻
This country is one of the most developed African countries surrounded by beautiful cities like Sal, Praia, Fogo, Buracona Blue Eyes, Santo antāo, and so on that now serve as tourist attractions. It is a perfect country to travel to when taking a break from work and tourism centers for tourists. Nigerians can easily get to Cape Verde by road transportation from Lagos State and the period of stay for a Nigerian is 30 to 60 days.
FIJI 🇫🇯
Fiji is a country located in the South Pacific, its capital is Suva, a city renowned for its beautiful architectural buildings. The Fiji Museum is said to have ethnographic exhibits.
Fiji is an ideal destination for beach and water lovers. Nigerian citizens can stay in Fiji for up to 120 days with their Nigerian passport. The exciting places to visit in Fiji are;
Fiji Museum
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Coral Coast
Blue Lagoon Island.
HAITI 🇭🇹
Haiti is a Caribbean country perfect for a getaway as it is said to have several places that are pleasing to the eyes. Vacation here will not be complete without exploring the capital, Port-au-Prince which boasts beautiful beaches and historical buildings around the island, you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Citadelle. It is a mountain-top colossal fortress and one of the largest on record, the Labadee, a private port, and Sans Souci Palace was the royal residence of King Henri I of Haiti.
Haiti grants visa-free access to Nigerian passport holders for up to 90 days, there is enough time to explore all the places of interest.
La Citadelle
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Labadee
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Sans Souci Palace
SEYCHELLES 🇸🇨
Seychelles is a small country in Africa, another amazing destination to spend your vacation. From its scenic views of water bodies to the views of beautiful coral reefs, to a variety of delicacies, and numerous activities like water diving, you get to have a close to none thrilling experience. A visitor’s permit is granted to Nigerians visiting Seychelles for a 30-day stay. While there, you can explore exciting places like Praslin, and Mahe, a beautiful city in Seychelles. The capital, Victoria, La Digue, and also get to see rare animals like the Aldabra tortoise.
Aldabra tortoise
There are a lot more countries that promise exciting experiences. As you visit these destinations, do not forget to abstain from stress-inducing activities, forget about work and bask in that moment, and also remember to capture the moments by taking beautiful pictures and videos.
Have you ever visited any of these countries? Share your memorable experience in the comment section below.
Oluwadolarz, a Nigerian musician and content creator, claims that some of his comedy business peers have declined to help him in his profession.
He claimed that this was how he had previously assisted and accommodated them.
Oluwadolarz said added that there is no love in the industry as some want people to believe.
The sketch creator bemoaned in a recent interview with Echoo Room that, despite reaching out to them, his peers in the content creation sector failed to promote his debut EP.
He specifically stated that Lord Lamba and Sydney Talker, who had previously shared a residence with him, had not been supportive of him either.
He claimed that his experiences inspired him to begin work on a documentary that will highlight both the dearth of assistance in the content creation sector and his personal narrative.
Oluwadolarz declared that he was engaged on a documentary. It will center on my experience and the people in the industry who I have supported but who did not materialize for me.
“Despite contacting them, not a single comedian or skit creator backed my EP that I released. Strangely enough, even after I dropped my EP and they showed no support, I still help them out when they come out to me.
“Sydney Talker resided with me for around three or four months after coming to Lagos. Sydney, then, is one of my friends. Even though we were close at the time, he wasn’t into my music. No one bought my songs. I just dropped an EP, that’s all. Bae U just shared that on his story. To promote the EP, Officer Woos and I recorded a skit, but I was unable to release it because it would be the sole promotional video available to other skit creators.
Boy Spyce, a well-known artist from Nigeria, has praised Simi, a female colleague.
He said that despite the trolls’ efforts to minimize her skills, she is incredibly talented.
Remember how Simi was criticized by some fans who thought her voice was repetitive and demanded that she change it?
Boy Spyce, who seemed to be responding to the criticism, stated that Simi was an inspiration for a song he was creating and emphasized that critics were unaware of Simi’s true potential.
The Mavin Records musician posted the following on his X handle: “Writing a ballad tune right now in my car and listening to Simi’s Simisola album for inspiration. Oh my goodness, you guys are unaware of that woman’s talent!
Singer Korede Bello, from Nigeria, declared that he would rather make people happy than win a Grammy.
He claims that he values making people happy more than winning any accolades.
That’s what he said in a recent interview.
The Godwin hitmaker stated in the interview that Nigerian musicians shouldn’t base their legitimacy on international accolades like the Grammys.
“There is a common pidgin saying that roughly translates to ‘one will eat where they work,'” he said. As artists, validation for our work is something we “eat” in large quantities. It is fantastic to get your great art recognized. And that has the potential to greatly inspire others to create better art.
In my view, an artist is already a winner when they make it to the nomination list for a significant prize. Everything else is arbitrary. But I think that rewards should come before awards.
Returns on investment or commercial success are two possible forms of rewards. In this manner, one is assured that the quality of their efforts will determine their results. Honors are nice, but there’s nothing greater than knowing that your work brings joy to a large number of people.
Regarding the strangest location from which he has drawn inspiration, Korede declared, “There is no place that is too weird to draw inspiration from, in my opinion.” Everything can serve as inspiration because everything is art. An exquisite “place” to make art is in pain.
