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Rema Donates ₦105m To Church That Opened Shop For His Mum
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Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has repaid a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State kindness shown him and his family by donating a total of 105 million naira to various organs of the church.
The singer made the donation during a service he attended on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Rema expressed gratitude to the church for its guidance and support, especially for coming through for his family after the death of his father.
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His gesture was captured in a video that has now gone viral online.
“I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory. I feel like it is important to give back because the church has embraced, and prayed for me, and has kept me very consistent with my spirit.
“Firstly, I want to give a pledge of N40m to the infrastructure of the church. I want to pledge N20m to Rhapsody of Realities, and being the fact that I came from the teen’s church, I also want to pledge N25m to the infrastructure of the teen’s church.
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“I’m pledging N20 million to widows in church today,” he said.
The artist further narrated how the church supported his family during a difficult time after his father’s passing.
“When I was eight year old, when I lost my dad, we felt very lost and abandoned. All that we had was taken from us and we felt very alone I remember at the time Pastor Joy and Pastor Thomas, the pastors of this church, they opened a shop for my mum and that was how she managed to take care of us,” he added.
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Veteran Actress, Peju Ogunmola, Loses Only Child
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September 3, 2025By
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Veteran actress, Peju Ogunmola, has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of her only child, Ayomikun.
The devastating news has left fans, colleagues, and sympathisers in shock, as the entertainment industry rallies around her in this difficult moment.
Reports revealed that Ayomikun tragically lost his life after an accident in the bathroom.
He reportedly slipped and fell in the bathroom and was rushed to the hospital before he died, as he could not be rescued in time.
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The painful incident has left many speechless, given how unexpectedly it occurred.
Sources close to the family disclosed that Ayomikun, who was said to be living abroad, was alone at the time of the accident.
Unfortunately, the lack of immediate assistance worsened the situation, leading to his untimely death.
Peju Ogunmola, who is based in Ibadan, is said to be completely shattered by the tragic loss.
Known for her strength and resilience in both her career and personal life, those close to her say this particular blow has left her inconsolable.
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Friends and colleagues have reportedly been reaching out to console her and offer their support.
The veteran actress, daughter of late Yoruba theatre legend, Kola Ogunmola, and wife to popular comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, also known as Papi Luwe, has always been admired for her dedication to the craft of acting.
However, her personal life has now been struck by this heartbreaking tragedy, and fans are sending prayers her way.
Many in the Nollywood industry have taken to social media to express their condolences, describing Ayomikun’s passing as a huge loss not only to his mother but to everyone who knew him.
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Nigerian Singer Says P-Square Feud Spiritual
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September 2, 2025By
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Nigerian singer Obumneme Ali, popularly known as Smash and one-half of the music duo Bracket, has described the long-standing feud between Peter and Paul of P-Square as “spiritual,” revealing insights from his personal experiences with the legendary duo.
P-Square, the Nigerian music duo of twins Peter and Paul Okoye, rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like Do Me and Personally.
Their success peaked in 2011 with the release of the album Invasion, earning them international acclaim.
However, tensions reportedly began surfacing around 2016 over management, royalties, and creative control, culminating in their public split in 2017 when both brothers pursued solo careers as Mr P and Rudeboy.
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Despite attempts at reconciliation in 2021, including a brief reunion tour and joint appearances, underlying disagreements persisted, keeping their relationship strained.
Speaking on a recent episode of the AFRIMMA Podcast on August 29th, alongside his bandmate Vast, Smash said Paul himself agreed that the conflict was beyond normal disagreements.
“I’m closer to Paul than Peter, but I always visit Peter’s house, and he listens whenever I speak to him. Honestly, if you ask me as someone inside the circle, I would say the problem is spiritual,” he said.
Smash recounted how he and Vast were given their first big break after encountering P-Square.
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“We heard P-Square was coming to Enugu to perform. I booked a bus, went to the venue with two others, and approached them. Jude looked at me and said, ‘Just keep walking, if the right song comes, we’ll call you.’ And that’s exactly what happened,” he said.
He added that after the success of Yori Yori, Paul later invited them to his house, an experience Smash fondly described as ‘like Christmas,’ where the duo even offered him his first taste of whiskey
Reflecting on the current feud, Smash lamented the rift between the brothers, noting how painful it is to witness, given their closeness and passion for P-Square’s brand.
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“Jude was part of P-Square, too. Paul and Peter loved that brand with so much passion. If you see Peter building stagecraft, you’d think this one is not human,” he said, recalling Peter’s dedication during video shoots, including dancing for hours straight at the set of “Alingo.”
Smash emphasised that despite the publicised conflict, he and Vast do not take sides. “We can never be on any side, but the last time I met Paul, I told him his problem with Peter isn’t normal, it’s spiritual. Paul agreed,” he said.
The singer’s reflections provide rare insight into the personal and professional dynamics of one of Nigeria’s most iconic music duos. Fans have followed closely as the once inseparable duo navigated personal and professional conflicts, making the P-Square saga one of Nigeria’s most talked-about music feuds.
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5 Records Michael Jackson Set That Remain Unbroken
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August 30, 2025By
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Michael Jackson widely known as the “King of Pop,” was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer whose influence reshaped the music and entertainment industry.
Rising to fame as a child with the Jackson 5, he went on to achieve unprecedented global success as a solo artist. With groundbreaking albums like Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous, Jackson became the best-selling music artist in history, blending pop, rock, and R&B in a style uniquely his own
Beyond music, he revolutionized music videos with cinematic works such as Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean, and his signature dance moves including the iconic moonwalk—set new standards in performance.
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Despite controversies in his personal life, his artistry, humanitarian work, and cultural impact continue to inspire artists worldwide
Beyond being known as the ‘King of Pop,’ he also holds five records that remain unbeaten; here are they:
1. Best-Selling Album of All Time (“Thriller”)
Michael Jackson’s Thriller (1982) remains the best-selling album in history, with over 70 million certified copies sold worldwide (and over 100 million claimed). No album has surpassed it globally.
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2. Most Grammy Awards Won in a Single Night (Male Artist)
At the 1984 Grammy Awards, Jackson won 8 Grammys in one night for Thriller and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. This remains a record for a male artist (only tied, never beaten).
3. First Artist to Top Billboard Hot 100 in 5 Different Decades
Michael Jackson is the only artist to have No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades (1960s with the Jackson 5, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and posthumously in the 2000s).
4. Most Successful Music Video of All Time (“Thriller”)
The thrillerr short film is still considered the most successful music video ever, recognized by Guinness World Records. It was the first music video inducted into the National Film Registry (U.S. Library of Congress).
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