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Sadiq Daba, veteran broadcaster, dies
Veteran broadcaster and Nollywood actor, Sadiq Daba, is dead.
He died on Wednesday after a battle with leukemia and prostate cancer.
Popular filmmaker Kunle Afolayan said he spoke with Daba’s wife and son who confirmed his passage.
Daba became a household name in Nigeria via his role as Bitrus in the NTA drama series ‘Cock Crow at Dawn’.
He was last seen on the screen in Afolayan’s Citation released in 2020.
Daba was diagnosed with leukaemia and prostate cancer in 2017.
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Sophia Momodu Asks Fans to Stop Calling Her Davido’s Wife
Sophia Momodu Asks Fans to Stop Calling Her Davido’s Wife
Sophia Momodu, entrepreneur and mother of Davido’s first child, has publicly appealed to fans to stop referring to her as the wife of the Nigerian music star, stressing that she is no longer in a relationship with him.
Momodu made the appeal in a recent video shared on Snapchat, where she expressed frustration that despite her breakup with Davido, who is now married, some fans still address her as his wife.
She emphasised the need to respect people’s choices and existing marriages, urging fans to move on and allow her to live her life peacefully.
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“I once met a content creator who started hailing me as ‘mama Imade, OBO’s wife.’ I was shocked because I am not his wife,” she said.
“Please stop referring to me as Davido’s wife. Let us respect people’s marriages and rules. If people have moved on, allow them to move on in peace. Allow me to move on in peace,” Momodu added.
The entrepreneur said she has moved on from her past relationship with the Afrobeats star and is now focused on her personal growth, business interests, and raising her daughter, Imade Adeleke.
Her comments have since sparked conversations on social media about privacy, respect, and boundaries involving public figures and their former partners.
Sophia Momodu Asks Fans to Stop Calling Her Davido’s Wife
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Allwell Ademola’s Death: Laide Bakare Condemns Colleagues’ TikTok Activity
Allwell Ademola’s Death: Laide Bakare Condemns Colleagues’ TikTok Activity
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has criticised some of her colleagues and fans for creating social media content following the death of fellow actress Allwell Ademola, expressing shock and disappointment over how the tragedy is being handled online.
Bakare, in an emotional post shared on Instagram, lamented that some individuals were active on platforms such as TikTok, playing games and collecting virtual gifts just hours after Ademola’s passing.
“The way fans and colleagues are creating content with the passing of our dear sister is really sad. God is watching everyone. Rest well, Allwell,” Bakare wrote.
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She added that she was particularly disturbed that some of Ademola’s close associates remained active on TikTok despite the tragic news.
“Still in shock, some of her very close pals were even open on TikTok yesterday, doing tap tap, busy playing games and collecting gifts. Haaaa! Aiye le oo!” she said.
Bakare’s remarks came amid an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans following the announcement of Allwell Ademola’s death. Another actor, Alesh Sanni, had earlier raised similar concerns, questioning the sincerity of some public condolences and highlighting inconsistencies in how support is displayed during moments of grief.
As previously reported, Allwell Ademola, aged 49, died after suffering a heart attack on December 27, 2025.
Her family has since expressed appreciation for the messages of condolence and support received from the public, adding that details of her burial arrangements would be announced in due course.
Allwell Ademola’s Death: Laide Bakare Condemns Colleagues’ TikTok Activity
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Carter Efe Slams Peller’s Suicide Attempt, Urges Him Back to Streaming After Jarvis Breakup
Carter Efe Slams Peller’s Suicide Attempt, Urges Him Back to Streaming After Jarvis Breakup
Popular Nigerian streamer Carter Efe has publicly appealed to his colleague, Peller, to return to work and stop isolating himself following his painful breakup with Jarvis.
The 20-year-old content creator has been largely absent from social media since the split, which reportedly preceded a deliberate car accident on December 14 that left him hospitalised. Before the incident, Peller had shared a distressing video online in which he expressed suicidal thoughts, raising serious concerns among fans and fellow creators.
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During a recent livestream, Carter Efe criticised Peller’s decision to contemplate ending his life over a relationship, urging him to refocus on his streaming career and re-engage with his audience. He advised Peller to stop withdrawing from public life and instead channel his energy back into productive work.
Carter Efe also referenced the experience of the wife of late musician Mohbad, encouraging Peller to learn resilience and move forward despite personal loss. Speaking partly in pidgin, the streamer stressed that heartbreak should not derail one’s life or career, insisting that returning to work could aid Peller’s recovery.
The incident has reignited conversations around mental health awareness, the pressures faced by young entertainers, and the need for stronger support systems within Nigeria’s digital creator community.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek immediate help from a trusted person or a mental health professional.
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