Author: kayode amuda
Tonto Dikeh, the Nollywood actress, has said divorcing her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, was the best decision she has ever made.
She stated this while sharing the advice she gave to a fellow single mother.
The single mother had privately reached out to her via her Instagram DM, questioning how she was able to cope when her ex left her and their son.
Replying to her, the actress corrected her that she was the one who left the marriage for her and her son’s sake and not the other way round.
Dikeh wrote: “First and foremost, I was the one who chose to walk away from my marriage, not the other way around. I needed to escape a difficult situation, not just for my own sake, but for my child as well. Best decision I ever made.”
She told the woman that she has the power to become the person she aspires to be as long as she commits to growth and invests in herself.
Sharing the message on her Instagram page, Dikeh wrote, “Dear single mothers, I don’t have a manual for these things. I am neither a pro in this movement.
“My biggest teacher has been love. I just let God do his thing, and his thing is enough for me. Draw strength from God, most especially keep your family matters private.”
Recall that Tonto Dikeh’s marriage to Churchill crashed in 2017 over allegations of infidelity and domestic violence.
The marriage produced a child, a boy.
Despite their divorce, the former couple still drag themselves on social media, with Tonto accusing him of being a deadbeat father.
In his defence, Churchill claimed it was the actress who denied him access to their son.
Popular Nigerian singer, Seyi Vibez, has ended his working relationship with his record label boss, Dapper, signalling the start of his independent music journey.
Recall that Ayra Starr recently opened up about why she featured Seyi Vibez on her album, ’19 and Dangerous’, despite rumored rivalry.
A recent check on Seyi Vibez’s Instagram account revealed that he has unfollowed his record label boss, Dapper, and updated his bio to read ‘Independent artist’.
Also, a check on Dapper’s Instagram account revealed that he has also unfollowed the artist.
This suggests a mutual separation, between Seyi Vibez and Dapper Music.
Afrobeats star, Davido has claimed that his senior colleague, D’banj was the first Nigerian musician to achieve international stardom.
According to him, Nigerian artists were not getting international bookings before the global success of D’banj’s 2012 hit single ‘Oliver Twist’.
Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music, Davido said D’banj’s international success inspired a paradigm shift which led to African music gaining traction in the Western world.
He said, “D’banj was my first vision of a Nigerian artist taking over the world. No one in America was booking Nigerian artists for shows but that changed when I saw Kanye West in D’banj’s ‘Oliver Twist’ video on YouTube.
“It was because of the success of ‘Oliver Twist’ that Americans started booking D’banj, 2Face, P-Square and other African artists for shows. They were making about $1,000,000 per show. So I decided to switch and start doing African music because that’s where I am from.”
While D’banj contributed to the globalisation of African music, especially Afrobeats in the early days of its exportation, many observers disagree with Davido’s claims that he was the first Nigerian musician to achieve international stardom.
Nigerian music legends such as Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Majek Fashek and hosts of others were popular on the international stage in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
2Baba, formerly known as 2Face’s hit song ‘African Queen’ had won several international awards and was used as a soundtrack of the popular American romantic comedy ‘Phat Girlz’ (2006), years before D’banj’s ‘Oliver Twist’ was released.
Controversial influencer, Daniel Regha has stated that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy does not deserve to be ranked among the big three artists in the country.
In a recent tweet, Daniel Regha argued that Burna Boy doesn’t deserve a spot among the top three artists in the Nigerian music industry, citing unmet expectations.
According to Daniel Regha, Davido, Olamide, and Wizkid are the top three artists in the Nigerian music industry, with Kizz Daniel ranking fourth while Burna Boy stands in fifth place.
His tweet reads: “Burna doesn’t rank amongst the Big 3, these spots go to Olamide, Davido, & Wizkid; At the moment Burna takes the 4th or 5th spot depending on the criteria used, cos another artiste that can easily take the 4th spot is Kizz Daniel”.
Meanwhile, Daniel Regha’s tweet has sparked mixed reactions, with social media users sharing their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
Sophia stated, “Don’t disrespect Burna Boy. Wizkid should be replaced since he has lost relevance”.
Charly wrote; “Since you are talking about criteria, what criteria did you use in making the list that Burna didn’t have? What edge did Olamide and Davido have over Burna?”.
Salim Dakingari stated, “Burna’s recent success is undeniable, but longevity and consistency place others ahead”.
Cumy wrote, “Lol, not poor man ranking millionaires! 😂😂😂 Is that not crazy?”
Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Neptune, has spoken about why artists tend to go broke when they are no longer at the peak of their career.
Speaking on the lifestyle choices of some Nigerian artists, he stated that they fail to invest and use their earnings to live extravagantly.
He stressed the importance of financial responsibility and the dangers of excessive spending without foresight.
“Artistes feel fame is forever; that’s why some of them, while they are at their peak, don’t save up their money, they don’t invest.I was with somebody the other day, and the person was saying these artistes that collect advance payments, they collect it and go and buy Benz. Is that not your future you are driving?”
The DJ who also has songs he has recorded with artistes like Burna Boy, Rema and others reflected on the statement, calling it “deep” and a reality check for many in the industry. He emphasized that fame is often fleeting, and without proper financial planning, many could face challenges when their popularity wanes.
“That’s why I tell some of my colleagues, while you are on top, invest your money. If it’s properties you want to do, just have a side income,” he advised.
Neptune also acknowledged that only a few artistes have the grace to sustain their careers beyond a decade, making it even more crucial to plan for the future.
“It is only a few of us that have the grace to be in the game for more than five, ten years. You are appealing to a certain age group, and if you don’t know how to tone down and switch, you might have missed your way,” he concluded.
Former lawmaker representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has taken a swipe at the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Illiya Damagum following reports of his suspension from the party.
Reacting to his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in his Ward, Melaye accused Damagum of being the party’s problem.
The PDP Excos in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1 had suspended Melaye for anti-party activities and alleged misconducts.
The exco said the former lawmaker was suspended following his refusal to honour a summon.
The resolution to suspend the former Kogi West senator was taken by the Ward party executive committee during a meeting in Aiyetoro/Luagba Ward 1 on Friday.
This was after a review of the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged anti-party activities against Melaye.
The resolution was signed by the Ward Chairman, Abayomi Osamika and Ward Yodson Dayo, Secretary.
However, in a video posted on X, Melaye said: “You can’t suspend breeze, Damagun is the source of PDP problems. His belly is his God.”
I Plan To Have Kids – Bobrisky
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has opened up about his plans for the future.
According to the socialite who was recently released from prison for Naira abuse, he plans to have children in the next five years.
He disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Egungun of Lagos.
Egungun: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Bobrisky: “I see myself in five years with beautiful children.”
He also revealed that he spent 6 million Naira on butt enlargement surgery.
“My BBL cost about 6 million Naira,” he said.