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It Took Me One Year To Find And Sign Brymo To Chocolate City – Veteran Rapper, MI Abaga Reveals

Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga, has recounted the year-long search that eventually led him to discover and sign the enigmatic singer Brymo to Chocolate City.

Speaking on the Vbyz TV Cartel, Abaga explained that, after the commercial and critical triumph of his own projects, along with those of labelmates Jesse Jagz and Ice Prince, the natural next step was to broaden the label’s scope.

The 44-year-old record producer said his next move was to bring a singer into the fold to “fill out the group”.

Abaga said he randomly heard Brymo’s voice, adding that “it took me a year to find” him and sign him to Chocolate City.

“We were ready, and the rest, they say, is history. My album did really well, Jesse Jagz dropped an album after that, and it did really well, Ice Prince dropped after that, and it did really well,” he said.

“I started looking for how we could expand because I’ve always had this mindset of expansion, so I was like, we need a singer to fill out the group.

“I actually tried to get Yung6ix on board, the deal didn’t work out, and he ended up going to Storm Records. I tried to get Shaydee on board, and it didn’t work out; he ended up going to EME.

“In the middle of this, too, I met Wizkid; he was really young, and I put him on my first album.


“And all these were happening at the time, and then one day I heard a voice, and I was like, who is this kid?.

“It took me like a year to find him. His name was Brymo; he joined our label, and we became the Choc Boys that became the foundation of Chocolate City.”

Born Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, Brymo signed with Chocolate City in 2010 and rose to prominence, notably after featuring on Ice Prince’s hit single ‘Oleku’.
He left the label in 2013.

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How I Was Chased Off Headies Red Carpet In 2008 For Omotola To Take Pictures – MI Abaga Recounts (Video)

Ace Nigerian rapper Jude ‘MI’ Abaga has recalled being chased off the red carpet at the 2008 Headies Awards to make way for veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde to take photos.

MI Abaga, in a recent interview on the Vbyz TV Cartel, described the period leading up to the awards as one of unrecognised hard work.

Abaga said that despite being nominated in the ‘Best Rap Single’ category, people on the red carpet did not know him, as they said, ‘common, get out of here’ to accommodate Omotola‘s photo session.

The 44-year-old rapper added that everyone at the ceremony looked at him differently after taking his award.

He said, “I have been grinding and no one cares about who I am and in February 2008, I was announced as the winner for ‘Best Rap Single’ and literally my life changed that day. I remember I was walking into the crowd with my manager and as we were walking in Omotola came in with her security.

“The people on the red carpet did not even know I was nominated, so they were just like ‘common get out of here’. So we went to stand at one other corner and because Omotola was moving from side to side to take her picture, they kept chasing us from place to place.

“I was just looking at stardom and two hours later, I had an award in my hand, a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun and after that plaque, everybody was like ‘MI is in the game’. After that it was ‘Safe’, ‘Talk About It’ and ‘Incredible Music’.”

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‘I’ll Tell My Story When I Deem Fit’, Nollywood Actress, Anita Joseph Reacts To Rumours Of Marriage Crash

Popular Nigerian actress, Anita Joseph has responded to growing rumours about issues in her marriage to MC Fish, saying she will share her side of the story when she is ready.

She posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday, thanking those who have shown her love and support.

She also said that she is fine and will speak about her situation at the right time.

She wrote: “And the Lord did not Forsake me. I want to thank everyone who have shown me love one way or the other.

“Thank you, God will not leave you. Mother Hen is doing well. I will tell my story when I deem fit. Shallom!”

The message came after ongoing talks on social media about the state of her home.

Many online users have been claiming that her husband joined the Freemason group and left her for another woman.

Anita has neither confirmed nor denied the rumours. She has only made it clear that she will talk when she is ready, leaving her fans waiting for clarity.

This comes months after the couple celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with warm posts online.

They had spoken then about how many people doubted their marriage but said they were still moving forward together.

In the past, Anita also responded to those who said that posting a partner online could break a relationship.

She insisted that what is strong will remain strong, with or without social media.

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I Feel Heartbroken Seeing The Embarrassing Videos About You – Nigerian Skit-Maker, Nasboi Writes Open Letter To 2Baba

Lawal Michael Nasiru, the Nigerian skit maker and singer, who is popularly known as Nasboi, has voiced concern for music legend Innocent Idibia, widely called 2Baba, amid the ongoing crisis and controversy surrounding his relationship with Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawuru.

Nasboi, in an open letter via his Instagram page on Tuesday, said he is heartbroken over online videos and news about 2Baba, citing the respect and admiration he has held for the music icon since adolescence.

The skit maker highlighted 2Baba’s character and humility, as well as his reserved nature, not being quick to speak about issues involving himself and his family.

Nasboi pleaded with 2Baba to reclaim his public image and take control of the current situation.

He wrote, “Dear King 2Face Idibia ( 2 baba ) @official2baba

“I feel genuinely heartbroken seeing some of the embarrassing videos and news about you circulating online. It hurts because you have always been my mentor. I’ve looked up to you since I was 16. I loved every bit of your music, your personality, and the humility you carried yourself with. In fact, you were one of the people who taught me what it means to be humble.

“You have had your criticism in the past, but your character and humility still stood tall. I never knew you as someone who fought publicly, argued online, or created drama. The 2Face I grew up loving was calm, humble, and carried himself with grace.

I know every family has its issues, but one thing I know about 2baba was how he never speaks on things like this. No matter what happened behind closed doors, you never brought it outside.


“Sir, you may have your private battles with anyone in your life that is normal but the version of events being brought online now is damaging and unfamiliar to those of us who truly love and respect you. Your current situation is presenting a side of you that many of us have never seen, and it is painful to watch.

“Please, sir… for the sake of people like me who have loved you from a young age… Please take control of this situation. We still believe in you. We still admire you. We still want to see the 2Baba we grew up respecting.

“This message is from a boy who has loved you since he was 16. I chose this particular song because suddenly, the lyrics hits differently.With respect, love, and deep concern, A loyal fan.”

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles’ Provisional Squad (Full List)

Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles coach, has unveiled his provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Chelle released the list in a post via Super Eagles’ official X account on Tuesday.

The list includes the likes of Victor Osimhen, Lookman Ademola and Tolu Arokodare to lead the attack.

The likes of goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali are also included in the list.

The midfield are made up of the likes of Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka.

The 2025 AFCON will commence later this month and will end in January, 2026.

Full list of Super Eagles’ provisional squad include;

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Maduka Okoya (Udinese FC, Italy); Adebayo Adeleye (Volos FC, Greece); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos);

Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany); Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England); Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors);

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace, England); Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy); Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel); Peter Agba (Maccabi Haifa, Israel); Tom Dele-Bashiru (Gençlerbirligi SK, Turkey)

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain); Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic Glasgow, Scotland); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England); Victor Boniface (Werder Bremen, Germany); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece); Abdulrasheed Shehu (Niger Tornadoes); Rafiu Durosinmi (Viktoria Plzen, Czech Republic); Ekeson Okorie (Nasarawa United); Chisom Orji (Warri Wolves); Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (OH Leuven, Belgium); Philip Otele (FC Basel, Switzerland); Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961 (Croatia); Emmanuel Michael (Linzer Athletik SK, Austria)

 

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I Was Once Given A Script To Sleep With A Dog – Actress Nkechi Blessing Opens Up On Acting Challenges (Video)

Nkechi Sunday, the popular Nollywood actress, has opened up about some of the challenges she faced at the early stages of her career.

While featuring in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the movie star revealed that the major challenge she faced was outlandish scripts.

She recalled that she was given a script to sleep with a dog but she rejected it because she felt it would create a negative impact on her image if she accepts it as her first role in Nollywood.

“Despite being a newcomer, I was given a script to sleep with a dog. I rejected it because I can’t start off my career like that. Imagine my first ever movie, I am sleeping with a dog. It doesn’t make sense. It is going to be a tag because whatever you start with is what people would associate you with. I didn’t want to be renowned as someone who sleeps with dogs in movies.

“So, I rejected that script. But immediately I threw it down, so many girls grabbed it. I’m not sure any of them are in the limelight today,” she stated.

Nkechi Blessing said after she left the production venue, she met veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Emeka Duru, who offered to work with her.

She added that Duru eventually gave her the opportunity to made her debut in the film ‘Through The Fire’ by Imem Isong.

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NYSC Announces Date For Batch C Stream II Passing-Out

The National Youth Service Corps has fixed Thursday, December 18, 2025, as the passing-out date for Corps Members of the 2024 Batch C, Stream II.

According to a statement signed and released on Tuesday by the NSYC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the management approved a low-key ceremony that will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps Members across all local government areas in the country.

The scheme explained that activities leading up to the event include Job Advisory and Counselling sessions organised by the Corps and relevant partner agencies, as well as the signing of final clearance forms by Zonal Inspectors.

“The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, wishes the Corps Members a successful winding-up and passing-out exercise.

“He also urged them to allow the core values of the Scheme guide them in their post-service relationships as good ambassadors of NYSC,” the statement read.

NYSC is a programme established by the Nigerian government in 1973 to promote national unity, integration, and development.

It is a one-year mandatory service for Nigerian graduates under the age of 30, which includes a three-week orientation camp, a primary assignment phase, and a community development service period.

The three-week training introduced corps members to paramilitary drills, leadership development, entrepreneurship training under the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme, and community integration.

Following the orientation, the corps members were posted to their various Places of Primary Assignment where they served in education, health, agriculture, and other critical sectors, contributing to community development across the country.

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Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa As Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to serve as the new Minister of Defence.

The nomination was contained in a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, announcing Musa as the replacement for Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, who resigned from the position on Monday due to health reasons.

In his letter to the Senate, the President expressed confidence in Musa’s capacity to lead the Defence Ministry and strengthen Nigeria’s security framework.

The nomination was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The statement added, “General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012.

“Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and secondary education there before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He graduated in 1986 and enrolled at the Nigerian Defence Academy the same year, earning a Bachelor of Science degree upon graduation in 1991.

“General Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1991 and has since had a distinguished career. His appointments include General Staff Officer 1, Training/Operations at HQ 81 Division; Commanding Officer, 73 Battalion; Assistant Director, Operational Requirements, Department of Army Policy and Plans; and Infantry Representative/Member, Training Team, HQ Nigerian Army Armour Corps.

“In 2019, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff, Training/Operations, Headquarters Infantry Centre and Corps; Commander, Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole; and Commander, Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad Region.

“In 2021, General Musa was appointed Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai. He later became Commander of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps before being appointed Chief of Defence Staff by President Tinubu in 2023.”

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How Nigerian Singer, Davido Reacted After His Uncle, Governor Adeleke Resigned From PDP

David Adeleke, the world-famous Afrobeats star, better known as Davido has reacted to news of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s, sudden resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that Governor Adeleke officially resigned from the PDP on November 4, 2025, though the news only came to light on Monday night.

The resignation letter, later shared online by his aide Olawale Rasheed, revealed that the governor stepped down because of ongoing issues within the party at the national level.

In the letter addressed to his Ward 2 chairman in Ede North, Adeleke acknowledged the party’s support during his rise from senator to governor but said the unresolved disputes made it impossible for him to continue.

Reacting, Davido wrote on his X page: “Jeje… ”

The announcement has thrown plans for the Osun 2026 governorship primary into uncertainty.

The state PDP announced a postponement of the primary due to internal disagreements, while the party’s National Working Committee insisted the exercise should proceed.

Governor Adeleke remains the only candidate who purchased the form, adding to the confusion.

Speculation is now rife that Adeleke may pursue a second term under the Accord Party.

Some aides are reportedly moving into the party and taking key positions in Osun.

Earlier attempts to join the APC were unsuccessful, with party leaders reportedly rejecting his application.

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Governor Adeleke Quits PDP Hours Before Osun Governorship Primary

Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This comes with less than 24 hours to the PDP governorship primary election.

Adeleke’s decision was communicated in a letter which surfaced on Monday, but was dated November 4, 2025.

The governor cited the crisis in the party as the reason behind his decision.

It read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”

The PDP Chairman in Osun State, Mr Sunday Bisi, on Monday said the party would not hold the primary election on Tuesday as scheduled due to factional crisis within the party.

Bisi also revealed that Adeleke is no longer interested in picking the party’s nomination as a result of the crisis.

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