Popular singer, Tiwa Savage has said the demand for sex from female artistes in exchange of opportunities is one of the major challenges women face in the Nigerian music industry.

Speaking in a panel organised by Entertainment Week Africa, Savage said she has had experiences where she was told to go visit influential male executives before she could get booked for certain shows.

She also revealed that she once lost an endorsement deal for refusing to go on holiday to Dubai with the company’s co-owner.

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Savage said the experience made her realise that some executives value her body more than her talent.

She said, “I had been told that if I don’t go and see ‘this chairman’ personally, I would not be put on a show. I lost an endorsement because I refused to go to Dubai with a man who is one of the owners of the company.

“That was when I realised that they don’t value my talent but my body, which I was only flaunting as part of branding. It ended up hurting me because that is all they were seeing.”

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that he is embroiled in secret battles.

The singer disclosed this while reacting to the uproar over his recent remarks about his fans.

Burna Boy sparked uproar after boasting that he didn’t beg anyone to be his fan, adding that he only wants rich fans.

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Reacting to the backlash via his Instagram story, the ‘Last Last’ crooner claimed that his comment was a joke, which was misinterpreted.

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He emphasised that he was fighting personal battles despite not seeking public sympathy or assistance and begged to be left alone.

He also lent his voice to the calls for the end of insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria, Congo, and Sudan.

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Burna Boy said, “I was joking around with my band about something else, not this situation and y’all have spun it as usual saying ‘Burna Boy doesn’t love his fans.’

“If you hate me so much either kilI me or leave me alone. I’m fighting my own battles and I never come out here to look for pity or help. I love who loves me and respect who respects me. Free Sudan, free Congo, free Nigeria”

Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, has reacted to the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the church attack in Kwara State.

Recall that three people were killed during a church programme at a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, in Kwara State on Tuesday evening, while some members were abducted alongside the pastor.

The tragic attack occurred less than 24 hours after the abduction of 25 secondary schoolgirls in Kebbi State on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Reacting to the frightening attacks in a statement shared on X on Wednesday evening, Davido said: “No family deserves this pain.”

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Expressing concern over the security situation in Nigeria, the singer stated: “These acts of violence must never become our norm.

“My heart goes out to the young girls kidnapped in Kebbi and their families. No family deserves this pain.

“As Nigerians, we must stand together in unity and continue working towards a country where every child can grow up in safety and hope.

“Also, I am deeply saddened by the tragic attack on the church in Kwara State. I pray for the families who lost loved ones and everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.

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“These acts of violence must never become our norm. Everything must be done to bring the girls home safely. I urge anyone with credible information to come forward in whatever safe and responsible way they can, so it can support the ongoing efforts to rescue them.

“May God comfort the grieving families in Kwara, bring peace to our nation, and put every sponsor of violence and disorder to shame.”