Entertainment
Mercy Chinwo Shines At UK’s Premier Gospel Awards

Nigerian female gospel phenom, Mercy Chinwo has bagged the 2023 Best International Act Winner at the Premier Gospel Awards in the United Kingdom.
The Premier Gospel Awards held on Friday at the prestigious Cadogan Hall in Chelsea, London, successfully celebrated 50 years of gospel music in the UK.
Chinwo, who is married to Blessed Uzochikwa, lead pastor of a Lekki-based church in Lagos, The Waterbrook Church, expressed delight over the receipt of the Award in an Instagram post where she tagged the organisers.
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She wrote, “Thanks for the honour @premiergospel. To every one of you who voted, thank you. God bless you all.”
Uzochikwa, in a statement, also applauded his wife saying, “The 2023 Best International Act Winner at the Premier Gospel Awards in the United Kingdom coming to you my beloved wife is a testament to your hard work, dint of determination and unbended focus. It is a reminder that serving God pays.”
The Award recognised winners across nine award categories that reflected various aspects of gospel music excellence. The winners in each category reflect the outstanding talent and dedication that has shaped UK gospel music, the organisers stated.
Chinwo was announced alongside eight other winners including Limoblaze (Best Male Vocalist), Annatoria (Best Female Vocalist), Jireh (Best Song: Limoblaze), Manor Collective (Best Group), Choir of the Year (The Spirituals), Tofunmi Adorna (Best Newcomer), Triple O’s Everything Left Unsaid (Best Album), and Guvna B’s Bridgeland Road (Best Video).
The Premier Gospel Awards was a resounding success that brought together the gospel music community for a night full of celebration and appreciation. Attendees left inspired by the powerful performances and heartfelt speeches that highlighted the importance of gospel music in today’s world.
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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