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Onyekachukwu J. Mba, popularly called Don Lamba
How Burna Boy, Olamide inspired my venture into music – Don Lamba 
Sensational musician, Onyekachukwu J. Mba, popularly called Don Lamba in the music industry, has narrated how Grammy Award winner, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, and prolific rapper, Olamide Adedeji, aka Olamide, influenced his decision to venture into music.
Don Lamba, who hails from the Nkanu community in the Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, said Burna Boy’s music usually reflects everyday reality, adding that people could easily connect to his messages.
The Enugu State indigene, while also commenting on the giant strides achieved by top-notch musicians including Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Kizz Daniel, and fast-rising acts like Asake, Seyi Vibes, among others, said he started his music career as a choirmaster and band leader in a church in his hometown.
Don Lamba said, “Burna Boy’s style of music influenced me to always do music that can resonate with people. It also influenced me to sign talented artistes who understand the importance of doing music that connects to people and makes them have an exhilarating experience.
“Another artiste that inspires me a lot is Olamide. Despite his fame, he is a very humble and down-to-earth person. His career is worthy of emulation and as a matter of fact, he is an inspirational figure who paved the way for artistes like Lil Kesh, Fire Boy, Adekunle Gold, and Asake, among others to thrive in the music industry.
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“I also respect other music personalities like Don Jazzy, 2 Baba, and Akon, among others doing their best to give talented artistes the needed support to showcase their talents and become a force to reckon with in the music industry.”
Singing under CSE Records, a label he had been running in partnership with his elder brother, Ekenechukwu Mba, aka KC Wise, with artistes, Jesse Chinedu, aka Mofizzay, and Bright Godfrey, aka 3plebeatz, signed under the imprint, Don Lamba, aka the God’s, said he would be releasing a new single, Afro-Whistle, soon.
“I did my forthcoming single in collaboration with an artiste known as Oba Naija. I am skilled in using my mouth to whistle, so I experimented with it in my single titled Afro-Whistle. The new single alongside other projects to be released under C.S.E Records would be a boom.
“Setting up C.S.E Records wasn’t easy. The acronym C.S.E means ‘Come Setup Entrepreneurs,’ and it was set up as a trademark for people of like minds willing to do great things in life through entrepreneurship.
“In the next five to 10 years, as a musician, I want to be known all over the world through my music. I want my music to win back-to-back awards and serve as a source of inspiration to people. Also, I usually work on improving myself and experiment with different sounds to deliver songs capable of making people happy,” Don Lamba added.

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Frank Edoho Scandal: Yul Edochie Tells Men to Walk Away from Cheating Wives

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Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie

Frank Edoho Scandal: Yul Edochie Tells Men to Walk Away from Cheating Wives

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has weighed in on the topic of infidelity in relationships and marriages, urging men not to forgive cheating women. Yul on his X handle advised men to leave their relationships once they find out their partner is unfaithful. He stressed that failure to do this will make a man appear weak, strongly speaking against negotiating, condoning, or discussing the matter with the spouse or the other party involved. Yul also claimed that men who choose to stay will eventually regret it, adding that the woman will deal with him eventually. He wrote: “Once you find out your wife is cheating on you, leave her immediately. Men, stop tolerating nonsense in the name of marriage. Don’t negotiate anything with her. Don’t condone. Don’t discuss with her boyfriend. Let her go quickly. And move on. If you forgive her and continue, you have confirmed to her that you’re a weak man. Danger looms for you. That decision will come back to haunt you later. Women deal mercilessly with weak men.”

Yul made his latest remark in the wake of the marriage scandal of popular media personality, Frank Edoho. The controversy began after Edoho confirmed a two-year separation from his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya. Tensions escalated following a leaked phone conversation and online rumours linking Sandra to Nigerian singer-songwriter Chike. Sandra later made allegations of domestic abuse, infidelity, and financial misconduct against Edoho, sharing photos of alleged injuries and private chat logs online. In response, Edoho denied the allegations, calling them “false” and misleading. He stated: “Let me state, clearly and unequivocally, that the allegations made against me are false. I have chosen to address these issues through the appropriate legal channels, where facts, not noise, will prevail.”

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However, Yul’s post did not resonate with many netizens. Critics referenced Yul’s infidelity to his first wife, May Edochie, stressing that the actor is not in a position to give such advice. One user wrote: “But you were cheating with Mr Obasi’s wife, oga enter house abeg.” Another said: “Everyone can speak on this topic, certainly not you. It’s the balls to insert yourself when all fingers are pointing at you for committing same sin.” “That’s why May left you naw. She discovered you were cheating on her with a married woman and she left you. See who dey give advise,” another user wrote. “What a time to be alive. Thank God May left you,” a user added. Another comment read: “See who is preaching about infidelity? The double standards ehn.” “You cheated on your wife with a married woman. You are the reason a married woman left her husband. You broke a man’s home,” one user wrote. “But you were begging your ex-wife to take you back after cheating and impregnating your side chick. You’re a hypocrite,” another stated. One user asked pointedly: “Is Judy dealing with you already? Obviously, you didn’t experience this with your ex.”

In a separate development, Obasi Emmanuel, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, has countered Yul Edochie’s marriage advice. Obasi, who has accused Yul of snatching Judy from him, said in a Facebook post: “If your only option is to run to another woman when you feel disrespected, you will build three football teams, including the fans, in your lifetime in the name of marriage.” While stating that a real man’s strength lies in his ability to manage a woman’s excesses, Obasi wrote: “Keep shouting, ‘Your respect as a man is non-negotiable.’ If you can’t take or control a woman’s excesses, you are not yet a man; you’re a boy. So you have to be very careful.”

This is not the first time Yul has offered strong advice to men. In April 2026, he urged Nigerian men to leave marriages or relationships in which they are not valued. He expressed that respect for men in marriage is essential and must not be undermined. According to the actor, men who experience disrespect from their wives or girlfriends should terminate the relationship at once. “Men stop tolerating nonsense in the name of marriage or relationship. If your wife or girlfriend doesn’t respect you, dump her immediately and get someone who respects you,” he said.

Yul’s personal life has been a subject of public scrutiny since April 2022. He introduced actress Judy Austin as his second wife while still legally married to May Edochie. In 2023, May Edochie filed for divorce, accusing Yul of adultery and seeking ₦100 million in damages from Judy Austin. The controversy has only intensified public scrutiny of the actor, given his own widely publicized marital issues. Social media users continue to debate the validity of Yul’s advice. Supporters argue that his message about leaving a cheating spouse is valid regardless of his past. Others maintain that the actor should not be the one to preach about infidelity, given his personal history. The backlash has flooded his comment section with users expressing mixed opinions.

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Mercy Johnson Under Fire Over ₦25,000 Girls Tag Menstrual Kit

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Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie

Mercy Johnson Under Fire Over ₦25,000 Girls Tag Menstrual Kit

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has come under intense criticism on social media following her unveiling as a brand ambassador for Girls Tag, a menstrual and puberty care product reportedly priced at ₦25,000, sparking fresh debate over period poverty in Nigeria.

The controversy began after Mercy Johnson and her daughter, Purity Okojie, were introduced as ambassadors for the brand, alongside fellow actress Regina Daniels, who was later also unveiled as a face of the product.

Girls Tag is described as an all-in-one menstrual hygiene and puberty kit designed for girls aged nine and above. The package reportedly includes sanitary pads, period pants, panty liners, wipes, sanitary bags, a purse, and an educational puberty guidebook authored by the actress.

While the brand positions the product as a premium hygiene and education solution, its pricing has triggered widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians describing it as insensitive amid rising inflation and worsening economic hardship.

Across social media platform X (formerly Twitter), users argued that essential menstrual products should not be marketed as luxury items in a country where millions of girls already struggle to afford basic sanitary needs.

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Critics say period poverty in Nigeria remains a serious public health and education challenge, with reports indicating that many schoolgirls miss classes during menstruation due to lack of access to affordable sanitary products.

One user, @Lai, defended the brand’s commercial approach, saying:

“Not everyone is a philanthropist. Nigeria’s problems are not everybody’s problem. She knows who her customers are. This is business.”

However, others strongly disagreed. User @MsJorji wrote:

“Mercy Johnson, you are an embarrassment to women. In a country where women are struggling to afford sanitary pads, you want to charge 25k for a sanitary pad.”

Another user, @ATallEdoGirl, commented:

“The target audience had to be baddies.”

@kenny added:

“Nigeria is a poor country. Elitism should never extend to the basic rights and dignity of girls and women. Sanitary pads are not luxury items.”

Another user, @bidemi wrote:

“In a country where sanitary pads are meant to be free, someone is selling them for 25k and people are defending it because of packaging.”

The backlash highlights growing frustration over the commercialization of essential health products, particularly for women and girls, in Nigeria’s current economic climate.

Supporters of Girls Tag, however, argue that the product goes beyond sanitary pads, combining menstrual hygiene supplies with puberty education, emotional guidance, and confidence-building resources for young girls transitioning into adolescence.

They maintain that the premium pricing reflects the comprehensive nature of the kit, even as critics insist that affordability remains a key issue in addressing menstrual health inequality.

The debate continues to trend online, reigniting broader conversations about women’s health, sanitary pad affordability in Nigeria, and the need for stronger policy interventions to address menstrual hygiene challenges across the country.

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Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste To Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid

Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste To Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has become the first African artiste to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify, extending his dominance as one of Africa’s most streamed and commercially successful music exports.

The milestone was announced on Tuesday by music statistics platform ChartsAfrica via X, formerly Twitter, which confirmed that the Grammy-winning singer is the first African artiste to hit every major Spotify streaming milestone from one billion to 11 billion streams.

The post read: “First African artists to reach major Spotify milestones: 1 billion — Wizkid, 2 billion — Wizkid, 3 billion — Wizkid … 11 billion — Wizkid.”

The achievement comes just days after Wizkid’s latest collaboration with DJ Tunez, titled State of Mind, recorded more than 685,000 streams on Spotify within its first 24 hours of release, further boosting his global streaming numbers.

Earlier in January, the singer, popularly known as “Big Wiz,” became the first African artiste to cross the 10-billion-stream mark on Spotify, a feat widely celebrated across the entertainment industry and among Afrobeats fans worldwide.

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A significant portion of Wizkid’s total streams comes from his international collaborations, especially One Dance by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla. The 2016 global smash remains one of Spotify’s most-streamed songs ever, with over three billion plays on the platform.

His hit single Essence featuring Tems also played a major role in his streaming success. The song became the first Nigerian track to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination, helping accelerate Afrobeats’ mainstream acceptance globally.

Beyond Spotify, Wizkid has continued to break international records throughout his career. In 2021, he became the first African artiste to receive a Brit Billion Award for surpassing one billion audio-on-demand streams in the United Kingdom. He has also headlined major venues including London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and sold out the O2 Arena multiple times.

Entertainment executives and music analysts described the latest Spotify milestone as another defining moment for African music globally, noting that Afrobeats has evolved from a regional genre into a dominant force in global pop culture.

Fans and celebrities also flooded social media with congratulatory messages, praising Wizkid for consistently pushing African music to international audiences and inspiring a new generation of artistes across the continent.

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