Entertainment

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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Organizers Cancel Burna Boy’s US Shows After Fans Refused To Buy Tickets

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2 days ago

November 29, 2025

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The singer ‘No Sign of Weakness’ US tours including tonight’s performance scheduled for November 28, 2025, at The Armory in Minneapolis was abruptly cancelled after fans failed to buy tickets.

Ticketmaster announced the last minute cancellation on its website on Thursday.

Today’s show was cancelled with another concert scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Chicago.

While the tour failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation, the development came amid the public criticism directed at
Burna Boy after he walked out a couple for sleeping during his performance at Colorado.

The viral video of the incident sparked controversy, which intensified after the singer, while reacting to his critics during an Instagram live session, said “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans”.

It was later reported that the woman who slept during his performance was grieving a recent personal loss.

Confirming the cancellation, Burna Boy in a post on his Instagram story on Friday morning shared a direct link from the ticketing website, showing that the two concerts were cancelled.

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My Father Regretted Funding My Education After I Became Skit Maker – Sabinus

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2 days ago

November 29, 2025

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father didn’t initially support his decision to become a comedian.

In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his dad wanted him to be a lawyer but he eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies after failing to secure a law admission.

He recalled that it was while studying at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his comedy talent and start making skits.

The comedian said when his dad found out that he was a skit maker, he regretted funding his education and described the profession as “stupid business.”

Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.

“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.

“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”

The comedian added that his dad eventually gave him his blessings after he started gifting him money from his proceeds from comedy.

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My First Son Not Interested In Taking After Me – 2Face Reveals Nino’s Ambition

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3 days ago

November 28, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popular known 2Face, has revealed that his first son, Nino, isn’t interested taking after him by becoming a musician.

Despite Nino being a talented sax player, his father revealed that his ambition is to become a medical doctor.

The African Queen crooner disclosed this while bringing Nino on stage at an event in Abuja, marking his 25 years in music industry.

“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.

“He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.

2Face’s first son, Nino Idibia, was born on January 15, 2006, to him and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye.

Nino is a saxophonist, a model and social media influencer.

Children following their parents’ footsteps is a common phenomenon in the Nigerian music industry.

Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Balogun recently launched his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP ‘Champions’ Arrival’ under the stage name, Champz.