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How Ubi Franklin Used Davido’s Name To Scam Me Of $5k – Spyro

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8 months ago

January 17, 2025

Singer Spyro has accused popular music executive Ubi Franklin of scamming him $5,000.

In an interview on the Echoroom podcast, the musician said he was deceived by Franklin into performing at a birthday party in Ghana under the guise of a request from Davido.

He claimed that Franklin refused to pay him after the event, despite agreeing to pay him $5,000 for the performance.

Expressing his disappointment and frustration over the incident, Spyro stated, “It was painful to be taken advantage of” despite Pastor Bolaji’s intervention in the matter.

“Ubi Franklin is one of those few people that I respected until recently. He called in the morning and said he was in Ghana for Iyanya’s birthday. I told him I would come.

“He told me when we got to the airport that there would be some performances at the party, but I told him no. Thankfully, I had Swavey with me. I told him I don’t do anything outside my manager. He also tried to persuade me.

“I met with Davido when we got there. It was at the time I wanted to release ‘Stand By You’. So, we left Davido’s place and went to our apartment. I was producing a song with Iyanya, and Ubi came and said Davido asked me to perform at the party and that he would give us $5k. I told him that the least I charge is N20 million. Secondly, I can’t leave my management. Since Davido said we were going to see each other later to do a promo for ‘Stand By You’, I told Ubi to let me get in touch with my management.

“Upon getting there, Davido was returning from the stage, and Ubi informed me that I was going on stage. At that point, I couldn’t decline because there were dignitaries there.

“After the performance, I asked Ubi for my money. He didn’t talk to me until we got to Lagos. Ubi just kept ignoring me. It was becoming a mess. He was taking me for a fool and told me not to call Davido because he didn’t ask him to have me perform. He also brought Pastor Bolaji into the matter.

“There has been no call or chat from Ubi. It’s painful because he goes around scamming people of their money. I’m saying this to protect other artists who may fall victim to this.”

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Why I’m No Longer Stable On Social Media – Davido

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6 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed why he is no longer stable on social media.

Davido, who is the most-followed African artist on social media, insinuated that his marriage has forced him to limit his use of social media while responding to a fan who expressed worries over his recent absence from social media.

The fan wrote on X, “Davido never post for over 3 days now. I miss my idolo.”

Responding, the music star wrote, “When u marry u go understand.. lol”

Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, held their white wedding ceremony in Miami, Florida, in August 2025.

The couple marked their one-month wedding anniversary on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Chioma shared a short clip from their glamorous wedding as she expressed deep gratitude and happiness for the journey so far.

Davido responded with a heartfelt comment, describing their wedding day as “the best day ever.”

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Chiwetalu Agu Reacts To Death Rumours

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7 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has debunked reports making the rounds that he is dead, assuring fans that he is alive and well.

The actor, in a video shared via Instagram on Friday, urged his fans and family to ignore the false reports.

“Fans and family, please disregard any rumors about my death, and kindly report the page of the blogger who started spreading them. I am very much alive by God’s grace,” he said.

In the video, the actor introduced himself and reaffirmed his health, “Chief Chiwetalu Agu, okenmiri n’ezoru Oha 1 of Etiti Amokwe, Enugu State is not going to die anytime soon.

“Instead I will be the one to bury my enemies. Na who dig pit go fall inside. Na who dig grave go fall inside. I am yet to carry my grandchildren and I must carry them in good health when my children are ready.”

He stated further that if a major blogger had shared the false news, he would have considered legal action.

“If it were any of the big bloggers who carried the false information, I would have sued them for defamation, economic and business damage but the blogger involved is still struggling with likes,” he said.

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‘I Dey Look For Life For My Son’ – Charly Boy Lists Qualifications For Applicants

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7 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Popular singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has announced that he is searching for a wife for his son.

In a post shared on X on Friday, Charly Boy disclosed that his son, who is 46 years old, holds a master’s degree and stands 5ft 11ins tall.

He noted that the son had been previously married but divorced, adding that he now seems afraid of women.

The entertainer said he is specifically seeking a woman from a “good home with humble beginnings”, stressing that only authentic graduates should apply.

He said: “My people,
I still dey look for wife for dis my son.
E don marry once, divorce. Now, e be like say e dey fear woman.
Biko, if you’re from a good home with humble beginnings, DM me.
He is coming next month.

“He is a masters degree holder, age 46. 5ft 11ins.
Very humble.
If you’re not an authentic graduate don’t bother.

“I need to tie him to Nigeria.”

Charly Boy added that his son, described as “very humble”, will be returning to Nigeria next month, and he hopes to “tie him to Nigeria” through marriage.