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Kizz Daniel will follow through on his promise to fly a fan to the UK once Nigeria wins the 2023 AFCON.

Following Nigeria’s qualifying for the AFCON 2023 final, Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has pledged to fly fans to the United Kingdom.

To get to the final, Nigeria had to defeat South Africa.

In a tweet, the singer had pledged to pay for the fan’s flight to the UK.

If Nigeria wins South Africa, the fan has arranged with Kizz Daniel to have him attend his upcoming gig at the Ovo Arena in the UK.

The fan asked, “Vado, take me to your next show, ovo arena, if super eagle wins today.”

Kizz Daniel said, “This I promise you… X is my witness 🤞🏿,” in acknowledgment of the wager.

However, Nigeria defeated South Africa, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 deadlock at 120.

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Where Did I Get Shallipopi, My Stage Name?

The well-known Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, better known by his stage name Shallipopi, has shared his origin story.

He said that Shaolin Popey, a 1994 Chinese kung fu comedy movie, was the source of the moniker.

The singer revealed that he tried using his birth name, Crown, and monikers like Drip Face as his stage name before deciding on Shallipopi in a recent interview with British media personality Madame Joyce.

He emphasized that his mother had purchased a Tom and Jerry CD for them, but when they put it in their DVD player, it turned out to be the movie Shaolin Popey, and he stated that he had discovered the film by chance when he was growing up.

“I was like, let me look for [stage] name.”

Shallipopi also made it clear that his style is called “afro-talk” rather than “afrobeats.”

As per him, he isn’t a rapper yet a talker.

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Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr Identifies Her Favorite

Nigerian vocalist, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, famously known as Ayra Starr has named her deity.

She named American-Barbadian genius, Rihanna as her “most noteworthy motivation.”

As per her, Rihanna’s ‘Against’ is the best collection made.

Ayra Starr stated in an interview with Rolling Stone, “Rihanna’s “Anti” is the album I can put on repeat for the rest of my life.” I love Rihanna. She is my most prominent motivation. She is my matron. She is my sovereign. Her collection ‘Hostile to’ is ageless. I pay attention to it generally. It becomes more clear to me the more I listen to it. I love it to such an extent.

“What I heard from Rihanna is acting naturally, grasping myself; whatever seems best for me is fine, a few things don’t work for me, it’s fine. I’m about to act naturally in each circumstance.”

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My mother advised me to quit wearing short skirts, Ayra Starr discloses

Nigerian musician and singer Ayra Starr has disclosed that her mother has told her to give up wearing short skirts.

The Grammy nominee, who is well-known for always donning miniskirts, has a way of drawing attention to herself with her skimpy and revealing attire.

She is shown wearing a long skirt in a recent video, announcing that she has decided to quit wearing short skirts after receiving new guidance from her mother.

While a lot of people are happy about the new development, many others are not and have advised her to go back to her mini skirts.

See reactions to the revelation below;

@ophicialrex wrote: “Thank you mummy . Our girl don almost dey wear catapult 🥲”

@Jbrandy_YBNL said: “Mama Celestina finally spoke to her daughter 😂”

@phveektordrayne asked: “You sef gree for her? Una Don dey lose focus this year o🤔 what happened to “no gree for anybody”?”

@Tunmise01 noted: “Long skirt no fit you my baby 🥺🥺”

@I_A_M_WINNER commented: “Tell your mommy I said no. We like you like that”

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Doyin Advises Fans Not to Enter BBNaija If…

Reality TV personality Doyin David has warned prospective reality show participants who are not mentally stable not to audition for the BBNaija show.

Doyin claims that the show is best suited for people who have good mental stability rather than for everyone else.

She talked during a Channels TV interview with The Morning Brief.

The Big Brother Naija housemate from seasons “Level Up” and “All Stars,” the brand influencer, spoke about her life after the show and mentioned how exciting the financial aspect had been.

Nonetheless, she thinks that because it exposes people to criticism about their life from others, it has a detrimental effect on mental health.

Doyin emphasized that, in spite of the show’s shortcomings, its advantages exceed its disadvantages.

She said as follows: “I keep saying that.

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AFCON: Lagos Prepares For Massive Watching Center Before South Africa vs. Nigeria Match

A massive watching center has been erected by the Lagos State Government at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, as well as at several other spots throughout the state, ahead of the Super Eagles’ African Cup of Nations semi-final match versus South Africa on February 7.

A statement posted on the Lagos Government’s X handle states that 25 viewing centers have been established in various parts of the state to guarantee that every Lagosian is excited and amused.

“SANWO-OLU SETS UP VIEWING CENTER AT ONIKAN FOR SUPER EAGLES/BAFANA BAFANA MATCH,” the statement says.

“A massive watching center has been established by the Lagos State Government for the Super Eagles vs. Bafana Bafana match on Wednesday, February 7. To promote and guarantee that, the government maintains twenty-five viewing centers around the State.

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A Nigerian man sparks a debate, “Asake Is Bigger Than Davido,” while Offset gathers the singer’s number.

A video that was posted online depicting the moment American rapper Offset got Asake’s number has ignited a dispute about a Nigerian man.

According to the social media user, who based his assessment on the video, Asake is more popular than Davido.
Asake is shown in the video punching something into a phone before giving it to Offset, an American rapper who is standing next to him.

The absurd assertion was made on Tiktok by a social media user going by the moniker Jackson.

View some footage and comments below:

“Asake is bigger than Davido,” says Jackson Noah, 35.

“Offset dey collect senior man number,” said Pius the Great.

celestine “Oga come home and stop them from seeking validation abroad 😏 we love you here,” said Boris.

Kinq_Benzo: “If he wants, asake dey sing in yoruba 😂😂.”

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Davido may be resentful that I declined to go to his father’s birthday celebration. Morgan Cynthia

Entertainer Cynthia Morgan, also known as Madrina, has disclosed how she and musician Davido had a falling out.

She said this while live on Instagram.

Cynthia recalled how their arguments started during their 2011 first meeting.

Cynthia, who is obviously a huge fan of the superstar singer, acknowledged that she had contacted him to remix his then-hit song “Dami Duro,” but he had hung up on her.

Cynthia claimed that she had her second encounter with him while out at a club with his family and that he had treated her like a party girl.

She claims that her last conversation with Davido occurred when Jude Okoye, her former manager, pushed her to work with him.

Despite his earlier misgivings, she claimed, Davido was excited to hear Cynthia’s voice, so they

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AFCON: Victor Osimhen is eligible to compete against South Africa.

In tomorrow’s Semi-Final match at the upcoming AFCON 2023, Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen will play against South Africa.

Osimhen reportedly received permission from the team’s medical staff to participate in the game, according to TheNation.

Note that due to stomach trouble, the Super Eagles did not have their star striker with them on Monday night’s trip from Abidjan to Bouaké.

Once the incident was confirmed by the team’s media officer, Babafemi Raji, a member of the medical team stayed behind in Abidjan to accompany him while the team medics kept him under strict observation.

Osimhen will join his teammates in Bouake after being cleared to play, according to reports in Abidjan, and he is anticipated to play in the match.

Striker for Napoli has played a significant role.

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Ruger announces departure from Jonzing World Record Label: “It’s Sad That I Have To Go, But I’m Taking A Bet On Myself This Year.”

Ruger, a well-known singer from Nigeria, announced his exit from the Jonzing World label on Instagram.

The vocalist said thanks to his manager, Dprince, for having faith in him and helping him go this far.

He expressed his willingness to make a big wager on himself this year and expressed regret about having to depart.

Ruger asked God to give him the strength to get through as he got ready to start his own record label, Blown Boyent.

“Thank you Jonzing world and dprince for believing in me and taking me this far,” he said in his own words. Wouldn’t have made it this far without you. Though it pains me to go, God has the final say. This year, I’m placing a significant wager on me. I am not sure.