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Edo Assures Support For Creatives As Shallipopi Arrives Benin For Homecoming Concert

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2 years ago

December 28, 2023

The Edo State Government has said it will continue to support the development of creative talents and promote young artists in the State.

The Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Uyi Oduwa Malaka, disclosed this at the Benin Airport when she received the music artist, Crown Uzama, also known as Shallipopi, who is in the State for his homecoming music concert.

She said, “When we receive our own back home in Benin, it doesn’t matter how big or small you are. The fact that you are from Edo State you are celebrated. This is one of our very youngsters doing great things on the global scene and it is a delight for the State Government to receive him home.

“I just found out that he hasn’t even been in Benin for the past two years. That is my excitement for us as a State. He is coming to perform and he is bringing the first concert to Benin, it is very exciting for us.”

She continued, “This is what the State Government has been trying to achieve and it just shows that we are on the right path, getting more of our creatives to get visibility on a global scene. So, we are delighted, it is an exciting moment.

“Some of the things we do as a state government is work with the artists or their producers to make sure that whatever necessity they require to be able to come home and entertain, the highest level of security is in place. The state government is always happy to provide such logistics and security and in most cases the publicity and all of that. It is an endorsement; it is a quiet celebration at home. It doesn’t matter how big you are outside, if your home does not recognize you, then you are really not heating the button yet.”

On his part, Crown Uzama aka, Shallipopi expressed appreciation to the Edo State Government for the wonderful reception and expressed his commitment to continue to make Edo State proud.

He said, “I am very excited. This is my first home coming. I will stick to tradition so when I am performing I will show the traditional way of my lifestyle, the new way. I will keep doing what I do, in the nearest future I will do something great in my society.”

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2Face Idibia Reportedly Arrested After Heated Argument With Natasha In London

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2 days ago

October 3, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician, 2Face Idibia, has reportedly been arrested in London.

2Face was said to have been arrested after a heated altercation with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru.

Popular Nigerian social critic, Tosin Silverdam made this known in a video on his Instagram page on Friday morning.

According to the driver who picked them from the airport, the couple started having the argument from the airport before getting to their hotel.

The argument was said to have escalated when Natasha allegedly broke bottles.

The report of the singer’s arrest is currently trending on social media as he failed to show up at his UK tour on Thursday October 2 2025.

2Face traditionally married Natasha, an Edo State lawmaker in July 2025, a few months after announcing divorce from his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay.

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How I Introduced My Daughter To Clubbing, Alcohol At 17 – Actress Laide Bakare

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2 days ago

October 3, 2025

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Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has revealed that she introduced her daughter to clubbing and alcohol at the age of 17.

She disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Mr Lilgaga.

The movie star said she likes the fact that her daughter would reference her as the person who introduced her to nightlife and alcohol.

“I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17. And I like the fact that in her memoir, she would reference me as the person who introduced her to alcohol and clubbing,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Bakare’s revelation has elicited mixed reactions, with many berating her for introducing her daughter to alcohol and nightlife as a minor.

Read some of the reactions on X below:

It_hafizski wrote: “Introducing a 17-year-old to alcohol and nightlife is reckless parenting, not cruise. At that age, guidance and discipline should come first, not clubbing.”

Just_2undey opined: “Some of these people are not worth the pedestal the people place them on. All these coming from someone that calls herself a mother.”

DamiTheOG said: “Many of those you admire are often poor role models as parents.”

Shuluemp wrote: “Which kind of mother takes pride in introducing her 17-year-old to alcohol and clubbing?”

Sturbyrich opined: “Low-key this thing normal, at least her daughter will be free to talk to her about anything. If she no carry her go club, she’ll still go by herself and might even do worse things.”

Brainpink wrote: “Make una leave her, that’s how she wants to train her girl. Because if you dey overprotect, sometimes she will still go to the club, drink alcohol and still smoke join, and you won’t notice. But sha, small small ooo.”

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Why I Will Never Date A Rapper Again – AKA’s Ex, Nadia Nakai

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October 3, 2025

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Nadia Nakai, a popular TV host and ex-girlfriend of late South African rapper, AKA, has vowed not to date a rapper again.

The media personality said she would like her next relationship to be private because she wouldn’t like to explain her pain to strangers in the event that a popular partner dies.

In a recent interview with Fresh Men Magazine, she stated that AKA’s was a terrible experience for her.

“I will not date another rapper or anybody in the [entertainment] industry ever again. I never want to do that again. I want to have a very private relationship. I don’t want it to be public because if he had to die, that experience was terrible for me.

“I didn’t like having to explain my pain to strangers at the airport. I don’t want to explain nonsense to people on social media. So, I will never date a rapper or anybody in the public eye,” she vowed.

Recall that AKA was shot dead by a gunman outside a restaurant in Durban on 10 February, 2023.

The trial into his murder is still ongoing.