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Sadiq Daba, veteran broadcaster, dies

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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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How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye

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Peter and Paul Okoye (PSquare)

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.

 

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Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout

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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.

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Davido eyes Nollywood, to invest in film projects

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David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido

Davido eyes Nollywood, to invest in film projects

Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to dive into the film industry with several investments lined up for this year.

In a recent interview with content creator Darryl, the singer revealed that filmmaking is a long-standing passion and that he would likely have pursued a career in film if he hadn’t gone into music.

He explained that his academic background in business marketing prepared him for a broader role in the entertainment industry.

“I studied business marketing, so I would have still been in the entertainment space if I wasn’t singing but probably, more of behind the scenes,” Davido said.

The ‘Awuke’ singer noted that he is currently working on a number of creative projects with his longtime music video director, Dammy Twitch.

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“I am investing in a couple of films this year. Shout-out to my director, Dammy Twitch. We have some ideas, series coming. The film space right now in Africa is going bankrupt. So, we are definitely going to tap into that,” he said.

In addition to producing films, Davido revealed an interest in acting. He mentioned that he has already demonstrated his acting abilities in several of his music videos.

“I can also act. I can act for real. I act in my music videos. I acted in music videos like ‘Jowo’, ‘Nwa Baby’,” he noted.

The announcement comes on the heels of the release of his fifth studio album, titled 5ive. The 17-track project, which dropped on Friday, features a lineup of both international and Nigerian artistes, including Chris Brown, Omah Lay, Victony, Victoria Monét, Becky G and Shensea.

Ahead of the album’s release, Davido dropped several singles such as ‘Be There Still,’ ‘Funds’ (featuring Odumodublvck and Chike) and ‘Awuke’ (featuring YG Marley).

The latest project follows his 2023 album Timeless which debuted at number one on Billboard’s World Albums Chart.

 

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