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Asake’s family demands N50m house for ailing father
Asake’s family demands N50m house for ailing father
The family of the popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake, has asked him to take responsibility for his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and alleged daughter, Zeenat.
In a viral video, Odunsi had accused Asake of abandonment, saying that he has been battling a stroke since 2022.
The aged man alleged that the singer continued to ignore his calls despite his failing health. He also sought financial assistance from the public.
He said: “I am the father to Asake who is singing. The last time I saw him was when this thing happened to me on March 29, 2022.
“He does not pick up my calls anytime I call him. Now I have become tired. I have been looking for this my brother and I recently met with him.”
Reacting to the controversy, Asake took to social media on Friday and dropped a cryptic message.
“You can’t please everyone, you can’t please the world. But anything you are doing, just do it for God.
“My own father wants to cajole me, and I have sent so much money to him. I have struggled for so many years, but they want to make me get tired of life,” Asake said while singing in Yoruba.
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On Saturday, the situation escalated when Odunsi and his family revealed additional details about their grievances with the singer.
In a viral video, the family, speaking through a female representative, claimed Asake abandoned his alleged 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat and made specific demands from him.
The family said: “I’m begging you, Asake; you’ll grow old one day, so please take care of your father. Asake needs to come and do what is required. Even if Nigerians contributed N10 billion to Mr Odunsi, Asake’s N1 million would make him happier than he is today. The Quran says we will reap whatever we sow in this life. Ololade, Mr Money, we want you to continue growing, and God will keep blessing you. May God also help you to support your father.
“I won’t go into your mother’s issue, but you must do the right thing and care for your father. In Isale Eko, you can find a house worth N40 million or N50 million. You could buy one for your father so he can live off the rent if you don’t want to provide for him directly.
“If you don’t want to take care of him, at least buy a house worth N50 million in his name, and he will survive on the rent. He’s not asking for much.
“Also, if you are in doubt about Zeenat, the mother has agreed to a DNA test.”
The former YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution signee is yet to respond to the family’s latest claims.
Asake’s family demands N50m house for ailing father
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Tuface named technical adviser to Benue governor
Tuface named technical adviser to Benue governor
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appointed music legend Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, the governor appreciated TuFace for all the support towards his administration, adding that the singer has the capacity to do more.
Governor Alia said: “On behalf of the Benue State government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advise as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a technical adviser to the Governor on entertainment and community outreach.”
Tuface is regarded as one of the “most influential” and greatest Afrobeats artists of all time following his contributions to Nigerian pop music in the 2000s.
Entertainment
How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye
How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye
Afrobeat sensation Peter Okoye has opened up about the real reason behind the much-talked-about breakup of PSquare, one of Nigeria’s most iconic music duos.
Speaking at the AYLIVE show, Peter revealed that fan behavior played a significant role in the group’s split. According to him, the constant comparisons and favoritism shown by fans toward either him or his twin brother, Paul, gradually created tension between the two.
He said: “Fans are the reasons Psquare no dey together today. Two brothers dey do one thing, ona dey talk say one better pass one, e con enter one head, he begin misbehave. If ona like make ona dey go house, I no send una.”
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PSquare was a Nigerian musical duo composed of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.
Formed in 1997, the group rose to fame with hits like “E No Easy,” “Bizzy Body,” and “Personally.”
Known for their energetic performances and catchy Afrobeats, PSquare became one of Africa’s most successful musical acts.
In 2017, PSquare officially disbanded after years of internal conflicts and public feuds.
The twins had been managed by their elder brother, Jude Okoye, who also owned a significant share of their company, PClassic Label.
Disputes over management, finances, and creative direction strained their relationship.
How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye
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Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout
Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout
Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington, has claimed that fellow singer Badmus Okikiola, popularly referred to as Portable, resorted to traditional charms—often called juju—during their weekend celebrity boxing clash.
The match took place on Saturday as part of the Chaos In The Ring series, an event hosted by Game Rush in collaboration with Balmoral Promotions. This spectacle followed similar entertainment boxing events, including a showcase in December 2024 and the February 2025 debut of Friday Fight Night.
In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Speed Darlington voiced suspicions over the circumstances of the fight, stating that his shoulder became dislocated even though he didn’t feel physically exhausted.
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“My shoulder got dislocated, and I wasn’t even tired,” he said in the clip, implying that spiritual interference may have played a role in the outcome.
Portable was declared the winner, and the match has since stirred considerable buzz across social media platforms.
The rivalry between the two artists had intensified ahead of the bout, reportedly stemming from a disagreement over performance fees. According to circulating accounts, Speed Darlington had offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at an event—an offer the latter allegedly found offensive.
Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout
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