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Seun Kuti: Nigerian Celebrity Shares Own Experience

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May 21, 2023

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While vehemently condemning assaulting an officer of the law, singer, Seun Oluyole, a k.a. Sean Dampte shares his own unpalatable experience in an encounter with some men of the Nigerian Police Force, saying some officers don’t always behave in a way that inspires trust or confidence in their capacity to serve and protect the Nigerian citizens.

In a video made by his team of the encounter, which has since gone viral, Dampte and four other artistes, in a convoy of three cars, were on their way to the Landmark Beach at Oniru on Friday, April 14, 2023 when they were stopped by police officers.

Instead of asking for the identities of the occupants of the cars, they were angrily ordered to come down from the vehicles and searched. With nothing found on them, the vehicle was also searched, ending with the discovery of an art knife Dampte had bought in Kenya during his Africa Tour 2023, in preparation for his London concert scheduled for September this year.

When the musician asked the officer to tell him why they were being stopped, the police officer became livid and threatened to put them in jail. When one of his team members wanted to make a call to an undisclosed individual, the angry officer went political, accusing Nigerian youths of blaming the police for complicity in the acclaimed unfair election general election.

The officer continued to shout and warned the musicians that more powerful Nigerians than Dampte were in jail and nothing would stop him from seeing them end up in jail, and that no amount of begging, while inside the four walls, would set them free.

Eventually, the musicians were allowed to go their way, while the knife, even with a receipt, was seized.

“I’m not holding a brief for Seun Kuti but our officers don’t always behave in a way that inspires trust or confidence in their capacity to serve and protect the Nigerian citizens. Getting a developed Nigeria, making Nigeria great again starts with each one of us doing our bit.Yes, from the citizens to law enforcement to our politicians,” Dampte noted.

The artist who had just concluded his Eastern and Southern African tours, visiting Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe is preparing for the Ghanaian Tour as part of his West African tour as well as his upcoming album.

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BBNaija: I Will Never Go Back On Reality Show – Seyi Awolowo Vows

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September 21, 2025

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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has vowed never to return to the show if given the opportunity.

Featuring in a recent episode of the Old Secrets podcast, Awolowo lamented that he allowed himself to be bullied by “very low, insignificant and uneducated people” by accepting to be on the show and vowed not to allow that again.

He explained that if he could go back in time, he still wouldn’t change any of his actions in the house, stressing that he has already been chastised and have learned from his mistakes.

He, however, lamented the attitude of some educated elites who also joined in bullying out of convenience.

“I will never go back to the show, Multichoice can’t even call me…

“I allow myself get bullied by very very insignificant and uneducated people. Not to mention the educated ones amongst that have the ability to see the truth but because of convenience, refused to stand by it,” he said.

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VIDEO: ‘I Want To See A Baby On My Next Visit’ – Mother-in-law Tells 2Face, Natasha

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September 21, 2025

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Philomena Osawaru, the mother-in-law of singer Innocent Idibia, aka 2Face, has told the music star and his wife, Natasha, that she wants to see a baby when next she visits them.

Mrs Osawaru gave the charge at the Idibia’s residence in Lagos on Friday while celebrating the legendary musician’s 50th birthday.

She noted that she’s delighted to have the singer as her son-in-law, and prayed that he continues to age with grace.

“It’s a joy and delight to have you as my son-in-law… Innocent Idibia, at 50, you’re looking 25. When some of us are praying to age gracefully, God has done it for you already. You will continue to age gracefully, In Jesus’ name. Amen.

“By the time we come next, we will see the baby crawling around,” she said.

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Afrobeats Songs Dominate UK Chart As Rema’s ‘Fun’ Debuts At #2

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September 21, 2025

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The Afrobeats wave continues to sweep through the UK music scene, with fresh talents and seasoned stars holding firm on the Official Charts Company’s latest ranking.

American singer Odeal’s Miami maintained its No. 1 position for a ninth consecutive week, but it was Nigerian sensation Rema who made headlines with an impressive debut. His new single Fun entered straight at No. 2, shaking up the leaderboard and cementing his global appeal.

South African star Tyla, whose Is It previously peaked at No. 1, slipped one spot to No. 3, while Ayra Starr climbed to No. 4 with the sultry Hot Body, equalling her career-best position. Burna Boy also held steady at No. 5 with Love, as Tyla and Wizkid’s collaboration Dynamite followed closely at No. 6.

Young Jonn and Wizkid’s Cash Flow dropped to No. 7 in its second week, while rising act Fola achieved a career milestone as You leapt into the Top 10 at No. 8.

Afrobeats powerhouse Asake secured two spots in the Top 10, with Badman Gangsta featuring Tiakola at No. 9, and his J Hus collaboration Gold a former chart-topper rounding out the list at No. 10.