Entertainment
Legendary Wrestler, Taro Who Won 11 Grand Tournaments Is Dead

Legendary sumo wrestler Akebono Taro, who won 11 grand tournaments during his career, died from heart failure at the age of 54.
Hawaii-born Akebono, who became the first non-Japanese grand champion or “yokozuna” entered the sumo world in 1988 and rose to its highest rank of yokozuna in January 1993, becoming modern sumo’s 64th yokozuna.
He later became a Japanese citizen, taking the name Taro Akebono. As a foreigner, Akebono followed in the footsteps of the even bigger Konishiki, also from Hawaii, and alongside fellow yokozuna Musashimaru, originally from American Samoa.
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After becoming the first-ever foreign-born grand champion – sumo’s highest rank, he opened the door for other foreign wrestlers to find success in the sport.
Akebono also regularly appeared as a celebrity on Japanese TV shows and after retiring from sumo in 2001, fought in various mixed martial arts and professional wrestling events. In 2005, Akebono competed against The Big Show at WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles.
The United States ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, has paid tribute to Akebono, describing him as a “giant in the world of sumo”.
Akebono is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons. A private funeral will be held for the sumo legend.
Entertainment
2Face Idibia Reportedly Arrested After Heated Argument With Natasha In London
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.
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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.
Entertainment
How I Introduced My Daughter To Clubbing, Alcohol At 17 – Actress Laide Bakare
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.
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“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.”
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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.”
Entertainment
Why I Will Never Date A Rapper Again – AKA’s Ex, Nadia Nakai
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.
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“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.
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