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Timaya Explains Rift With Eedris Abdulkareem

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11 months ago

December 3, 2024

Afrobeats star Timaya has opened up about his strained relationship with veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem, attributing it to a lack of personal connection.

In a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Timaya dismissed comparisons between their personalities.

“I don’t talk like Eedris. I don’t behave like him. Nobody is afraid of him because he talks too much,” Timaya said. “I don’t even want people to be afraid of me. I respect myself so that people will respect me.”

Reflecting on their history, Timaya revealed that he was once a member of Abdulkareem’s band but noted they never shared a close relationship.

He added that Abdulkareem made little effort to foster one.

Timaya noted: “I have never had any problem with Eedris. It was just a relationship of the boss and apprentice. I don’t even think he knows my name at that time. I only gave him a shoutout because he was part of my success story. We don’t have any reason to communicate.

“When I was serving in his band, he didn’t had any reason to build a relationship with me. When people are serving you don’t act like you’re tolerating them, treat them like family because you don’t know tomorrow.”

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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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2 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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2 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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2 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.