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Singer Dies After Spider Bite

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2 years ago

November 8, 2023

A Brazilian singer, Darlyn Morais, 28, died after being bitten by a spider at his home in the northeastern city of Miranorte in Brazil on October 31.

Morais was said to have developed an allergic reaction to the spider bite on his face and was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. He died on Monday, November 6, Daily Mail reports Wednesday.

His 18-year-old stepdaughter also suffered a spider bite and was hospitalised and in stable condition, Morais’ wife, Jhullyenny Lisboa, told the Brazilian news outlet, G1.

Lisboa said that Morais experienced body fatigue and that the colour of the bruise on his face started to change as a result of the bite.

Morais developed allergic reactions later during the week and visited a hospital in Miranorte, where he was treated and discharged on Friday.

Lisboa said, “He felt weakness in his body, and his face started to darken on the same day, October 31. He went to the hospital and was admitted to Palmas General Hospital on Sunday.”

Morais immersed himself in the music world at the age of 15 and sang forró, a popular genre of music in Brazil’s northeast region that is based on a combination of the accordion, zabumba, and metal triangle. His small, three-man band included his brother and a friend.

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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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3 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Popular live music band leader, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has died at the age of 50.

His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Monday.

Akiin Shuga died on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada.

The statement described the Shuga Band founder as “a revered music icon and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance”.

The family also said details of funeral arrangements will be revealed in due course.

In the meantime, they requested for “privacy and quiet reflection at this deeply difficult time”.

Akiin Shuga leaves behind his wife, children, siblings, and mother.

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Jarvis Threatens To Sue Peller Over Money Laundering Allegation

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3 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Popular content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, has threatened legal action against her boyfriend, Peller.

Peller, who is also a TikTok star, had in a recent livestream named Jarvis among other TikTokers that laundered money through the platform’s gifting feature.

Reacting to the allegation, Jarvis management, Aiso Entertainment, tagged Peller’s claim as false.

Jarvis management in a statement shared on her social media page, threatened to sue Peller for defamation, noting that “such accusations are an attack on her character and legality, which deserve stringent legal action of this kind”.

“The management alongside her esteemed legal counsel, denies these allegations and we are currently exploring the possibility of initiating a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Peller,” the statement added.

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Popular Kannywood Actor Passes Away

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3 days ago

November 3, 2025

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A popular Kannywood actor, Mato Na Mato, also known as Malam Nata’ala, has reportedly passed away after a protracted illness.

Malam Nata’ala, a native of Potiskum in Yobe State, is known for prominent role as almajiri school teacher in a popular Arewa24 Hausa drama series, Dadin Kowa’.

Before his death, the actor had severally made online posts seeking financial help to settle his medical bills.

His online posts drew the attention of Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who supported him N27 million.