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Tems Wins Best Gospel/Inspirational Award At 2024 BET

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has achieved a major feat in her career after she clinched the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at the 2024 BET Awards last night.

The singer and songwriter beat Shirley Caesar (“Award All of the Glory”), Kirk Franklin (“All Things”), Halle Bailey (“Angel”), CeCe Winans( “Come Jesus Come”), Erica Campbell (Do You Believe in Love?”), Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore (God Problems”), and Kirk Franklin (Try Love) to scoop the award with her song “Me & U.”

The BET Awards Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award is given to an urban contemporary gospel artist. The winner is determined based on sales and the overall quality of content released within the eligibility period.

The award was originally titled Best Gospel Artist but was later renamed to its current title in 2017.

Kirk Franklin currently holds the record for this category, with six wins.

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Olamide Replies Fan Who Questioned Why He Hasn’t Done Anything Useful for Afrobeat

Nigerian rapper and singer Olamide has reacted after a troll called him out on Twitter.
The troll had questioned Olamide’s contributions to Afrobeat music.
The fan had inquired about Olamide’s impact on the genre, asking why he hadn’t achieved anything significant for Afrobeat.
“Why haven’t you achieved anything useful for Afrobeats yet?” he asked.
Olamide replied with a message of peace, praying for the fan to find healing while sending him love.
“I pray you find healing. Sending you loads of God’s love” he wrote.
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We Need To Do More Because Our Industry Is Dying – Sydney Talker Calls On New Content Creators To Save The Industry

Popular Nigerian skitmaker, Sydney Talker has appealed to new and aspiring content creators to step up and take charge of the industry.

He emphasized that the old content creators have done their part and are now exploring other opportunities like movies, music, and businesses.

Sydney Talker stressed that the new generation of creators needs to innovate and own the social media space, which is being dominated by bloggers and activists.

He encouraged them to think beyond traditional stand-up comedy and music shows and instead, focus on selling out events as content creators.

He emphasized that the world needs content creators now more than ever, as everyone seeks visibility through content.

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VDM: Come And Arrest Me Too – Seun Kuti to Iyabo Ojo

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has reacted after he was called out by Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.
Iyabo Ojo had slammed Kuti for being among those enabling controversial self-styled social media activist, VeryDarkMan, to constitute a nuisance online.
Kuti dared the actress to arrest him.
Kuti denied being a “confusionist,” claiming that Ojo was “an oppressor.” According to him, he was only against Ojo arresting VDM and not their social media fight.
Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram account, Kuti said, “I’m not a confusionist. And there was no time I opposed you fighting VeryDarkMan. I only said you shouldn’t be locking people up.

 

 

 
“If you’re angry I said you shouldn’t use the police to oppress people, please, don’t be angry. Continue to be an oppressor. Use the police to arrest everyone. In fact, come and arrest me too. You guys are the billionaires, the owners of Nigeria, if you get angry, everywhere will explode. So don’t be angry.
 
“I apologise for myself and on behalf of VeryDarkMan. Please, don’t flex your power. [Hisses] Nonsense!”
Recall that VeryDarkMan was recently questioned over allegations of cyberbullying.
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Iyabo Ojo Politicised Mohbad’s Death as Movement Against Naira Marley – Seun Kuti

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has made an accusation against Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo.
He claimed Iyabo Ojo politicised the death of Nigerian singer, Mohbad, as a movement against his former record label boss, Naira Marley.

He made the allegations while reacting to Ojo’s claims that he is “confusing” the youth for saying controversial self-styled social media activist, VeryDarkMan is “a necessity.”
Kuti said he doesn’t believe Ojo’s activism was earned at getting justice for the late singer but targeted at Naira Marley.
Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram account, the Afrobeat singer said: “I have watched your video, Iyabo [Ojo] but throughout the video you’re just talking about what VeryDarkMan did yet you said I was the one you were calling out.
 
“But there is one thing that I hold onto, you said I’m a confusionist confusing the youths. [Yoruba] This life is wicked. I’ve been on your podcast before because I bear you no grudge. I bear you no ill will. I stand personal beef. But when it’s political… It was you guys who politicised the death of Mohbad.
 
“You politicised his death. And I don’t believe you guys politicised his death because you were looking for justice because now what’s the findings? Did you accept the government’s findings? I read somewhere that the government said Mohbad died of substance abuse. If you guys believe the government findings, what are we doing? Justice for what?
 
“I believe personally, it was a movement against Naira Marley at the end of the day. I don’t see anything other than that. You said we are fighting against bullying in the Nigerian society and 70-80 per cent of celebrities are cultists.
 
“These are gangs of bullies. Bullies bullying everybody yet everyone is their friend. The gangs constantly bully people and celebrities are their members.
 
“Everybody is a friend of these members, nobody called them out for associating with gangs even after what happened to Mohbad. What’s happening? Is there any movement against confraternities in Nigeria? Where is the movement for justice for Mohbad now?”
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Actress Toyin Abraham Reportedly Arrests X User Who Wished Death on Her Son

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has allegedly had a social media user on X arrested.
The individual was reportedly arrested for wishing death on the actress’ son.

According to a source close to the user, the authorities were contacted, and the user was arrested four days ago.

The police reportedly came from Lagos to apprehend the individual.
The user had tweeted, “So na you dey promise good governance on behalf of Nigeria? Onijere seh. Your son go kpai soon” (meaning “Your son will die soon”).
He added, “Use me as first scapegoat.”
Toyin Abraham responded, “Okay then, since you say I should use you, then your wish is my command.”
Reactions to the arrest have been mixed. Some have praised Toyin Abraham’s action, while others have criticized her response.
“Well, she did good. It’s okay to come for her, which is not even necessary. What is joy is cursing her. That’s extreme,” wrote Tiwa Topeh.
“He wished death on her son, and she replied? Please, let’s not justify evil,” wrote Prank Hottiee.
“Enough of cyberbullying, that’s the best way to go. Was she the only one that voted Tinubu, make una rest,” wrote Boyam Beauty Empire.
“Excellent move, Toyin, solidly with you on this,” wrote Artist Reflections.
“Very silly guy. I hate it when they pass curses to innocent family members, especially children,” wrote Oma Dearest.
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Reality Star Neo Akpofure Celebrates 30 Birthday With Cute Photos

Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Neo Akpofure has celebrated his 30th birthday in grand style.
The reality star took to Instagram to show off stunning images of himself.
He wore a dazzling gold ensemble, complete with a bejewelled crown, and sat on a golden throne, exuding elegance and charisma.
He captioned the post: “So happy I’m thirty,”which resonated with fans, followers, and celebrities, who flooded his post with birthday wishes and goodwill.
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Bella Shmurda Pays Tribute To Mohbad During Recent Stage Performance

A video of Afrobeats star, Bella Shmurda paying tribute to his late friend and colleague, Mohbad during a recent stage performance, has been shared online.

Bella Shmurda, who lost his best friend Mohbad on September 12, 2023, paused his performance to pay tribute to him.

He played and performed one of Mohbad’s popular songs, “Ko Por Ke” while his fans cheered and sang along

Fans in the comment section pointed out the real love that Bella has for his late friend.

See reactions below;

STREAM Ikigai wrote: “See real love! Mhen you can tell he hasn’t moved past the pain n trauma. I still miss him everyday too. Maybe he would have been on a crazy top feature runs now😑🤦🏿 keep resting my legend! IMOLE❤️”

Beta Focus said: “A true one at that…God bless you @BellaShmurda 🙏🏼💫…….Top Member❤💐 for a reason.”

Oladayo Dice noted: “This is what a brother should look like.”

Blessed said: “If Mohbad was alive, Bella mood there would be more lit 🔥”

YG Muiz said: “Y’all dancing to pay tribute meanwhile you don’t know what the boy is facing”

Kingdavid Forex said: “Hmmm. This guy death is stil painful”

BIG B wrote: “He hasn’t been buried yet”

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Your Multiple Arrests Can Hinder You From Getting Good Job, Relocating Abroad – BBNaija’s Ka3na Warns Verydarkman

BBNaija reality TV star, Ka3na Jones has sent a message to social critic Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Very Dark Man.
She warned him that his numerous arrests might be a hindrance in the future.
The social critic has faced multiple arrests due to allegations of cyberbullying and defamation.
His most recent arrest occurred yesterday in Abuja, where he was picked up by the police for allegedly defaming an individual accused of scamming a Nigerian abroad.
Reacting to this pattern of arrests, Ka3na warned that this pattern could stand as a hindrance if VDM chooses to relocate abroad or get a quality job.
She wrote on her Instagram story:
“@verydarkblackman my dear, you need to actually know what you are doing on social media. Only a visionless person would repeatedly let himself be registered in the Nigerian police negatively with countless lawsuits. You would understand the impact of this when you decide to relocate abroad or seek quality employment. No country will admit a countless offender of law from his own country. Hope you know all these arrests are being registered in the Nigerian police database and Google. Please be cautious.”
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Verydarkman reportedly granted bail, few hours after arrest

Controversial activist, Verydarkman has allegedly been granted bail, hours after he was arrested for the umpteenth time.

Hours ago, it was reported that the police arrestedthe Abuja-based activist over an undisclosed offense.

His arrest had followed his recent online spat with the billionaire businessman Obi Cubana and the music executive Paulo Okoye.

According to an online journalist and social commentator @PIDOMNIGERIA, Verydarkman has again been granted bail.

It was opined that some very influential personalities came to the aid of the activist.

@PIDOMNIGERIA wrote …

“According to the commissioner of Police FCT command, #verydarkman has been granted bail. It was a power play in the last few hours. Some quiet influential persons are now in love with VDM’S work.”

Netizens reactions’

@Elliotcute commented: “None is perfect he’s doing an amazing job to a large extent.”

@OMatarazi wrote: “If this guy contest for governor or local government chairman, he would likely win ooo at the pace he is going”

@iamcollinsopara remarked: “It’s outrageous VDM exposing corruption gets arrested while the alleged fraudster roams free.

The Nigerian authorities need to focus on the real criminals instead of silencing those who speak out against them.”

@Oladapomikky1 stated: “Men Mount for VDM… And must be protected because he’s a national treasure”

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