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Tarex Lounge Books Sensational Singer Shmurda For Tribute Night For Mohbad In Benin

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2 years ago

October 13, 2023

As Nigeria particularly the entertainment industry continues to mourn and try to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its best in the music industry, Ileriouluwa Oladimeji Aloba a.k.a Mohbad, the Chief Executive Officer of Tarex Lounge, Benin, Mr. Lucky Ohimai has set October 27, 2023 as a day of night of tribute for the deceased musician in Benin City.

Ohimai, who disclosed this in Benin while, speaking with newsmen said Bella Shmurda will be the guest artiste to perform on that day.

The CEO said that he shares in the pains that the music industry is currently going through for the loss one of its finest as at the time the country needed him most.

While extending his heartfelt condolences to the family he left behind, he said that Tarex Lounge shares in the moment of their grief.

He called on the family he left behind to take heart, adding that it is not the number of years one spends on earth that matters but how impactful it is to humanity.

Ohimai said With various calls from Nigerians asking the police to investigate the cause of his sudden death shows he was loved by Nigerians.

The CEO of Tarex Lounge said that as part of his solidarity with the immediate family and the music industry where he had carved out a niche for himself, he decided to put a night of tribute for him where the artistes in Benin, fans of Mohbad will come together to honour him.

Speaking also, the event promoter, Mr. Matthew Evbakor Oshodin said this is the first of its kind in the state.

Oshodin, while commending Mr. Ohimai on his bold initiative and foresight in the hospitality business, said this singular feat by him (Ohimai), shows that the music industry and the hospitality business are just like a Siamese twins that they needed each other to survive.

He called on the residents of the state to turn out en-masse to pay Mohbad his last respect while also calling on the security agencies to help unravel the mysteries behind his death.

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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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5 hours 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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5 hours 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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5 hours 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.