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Funke Akindele Premieres ‘Battle On Buka Street’ In Style

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3 years ago

December 17, 2022

Entertainers turned up in large numbers on Sunday, December 11, 2022, when actress, film producer, and deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Funke Akindele, premiered her latest movie titled, ‘Battle on Buka Street’.

The movie centres on the ‘battle’ between two women who confront each other in a food challenge in order to win the prestigious ‘King of Buka Street’, a title conferred to the best local food seller in the region. It was directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde.

In an interview with Merrymakers, Akindele noted that the movie was inspired by the need to celebrate culture and food, through the storytelling.

She said, “I am telling a story about celebrating our culture and food. All I want to preach in the movie is to celebrate culture, food, and also celebrate oneness and unity at all levels, including the family, state and country. The cultural essence was ensuring that we brought everybody together. There was no segregation, discrimination or tribalism. It was just Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa people coming together to preach unity in Nigeria. Fans should look for ways to entertain themselves, while also celebrating our culture, food and unity.”

Fuji musician, Alao Malaika, also thrilled guests at the event as many danced to his music.

Other personalities in attendance include the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abdul-Azeez Adeniran, aka Jandor; Sola Sobowale, Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo, Venita Akpofure, Moet Abebe, Genoveva Umeh, Wunmi Toriola, Toke Makinwa, Bolanle Ninalowo, Toyin Lawani, Kunle Afolayan, Kunle Afod, Nkechi Blessing, Peter Okoye, Uti Nwachukwu, Femi Adebayo, Funso Adeolu and Akah Nani.

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Why I Can’t Quit Music – Erigga

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, popularly known as Erigga, has revealed that he can’t quit music, stressing that he is doing it for passion and not for financial gains.

In an interview with Hip TV, Erigga noted that every year, some of his colleagues leave the music industry due to various circumstances.

However, he said he can’t quit because music is his life.

The rapper emphasised that his passion for music supersedes the financial and social benefits.

“Every year, people leave music for real-life issues. But I can’t stop. Music is life. It’s what keeps me going. Take the business and everything out of it, it’s more of a passion. I can’t disappoint my fans,” Erigga said.

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Tiwa Savage Reacts To Allegation Of Sabotaging Female Colleagues

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage has denied allegations of sabotaging other female artists in the music industry.

She challenged those accusing her of sabotaging her colleagues to mention their sources and come forward with evidence.

Recall that a few years ago Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani, accused Tiwa Savage of indirectly blocking her from performing at several shows.

Reacting in a recent episode of the Offair Show, Tiwa Savage explained that she was being wrongly accused of sabotaging the chances of other female artistes to get bookings, claiming that show promoters could be lying to other artists using her name.

“If you’ve heard from anybody that I tried to block your bag, mention names. Maybe the promoters are lying and using me, maybe they don’t want to book three, four girls. So, they claim I am the one blocking others,” Savage said.

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Nigerians Don’t Give Me Enough Accolades – Tiwa Savage

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage has said that Nigerians and the country’s music industry don’t give her enough accolades for her significant contributions.

Savage is one of the most-awarded female artists in Africa and regarded by many as the “Queen of Afrobeats”, but the ‘Malo’ crooner said she deserves more accolades than she is currently getting.

The singer featured in a recent episode of the Offair Show co-hosted by Gbemi and Toolz.