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VIDEO: ‘Thank You My People,’ Iyanya Appreciates Calabar For Returning Mayorkun’s Second Pendant

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Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has announced that the second piece of jewelry belonging to another artiste, Mayorkun, which was reportedly stolen, has been recovered.

In a post on his X account on Thursday, Iyanya announced the news while also acknowledging the efforts of individuals who helped in the recovery.

He also stated that the pendant has been handed over to Hon. Effiong Ekpenyong, Special Adviser, Events Management, Governor’s Office, Calabar, after being received by Mr. Duke Emmanuel at Hit FM Calabar.

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READ ALSO: Photostory: One Of Mayorkun’s Stolen Jewelry Recovered In Calabar, Iyanya Reveals

His words: “Thank you to my Calabar people for doing what’s right. # Mayorkun’s second pendant has been found.

“This morning we got a call that it was returned to #HitFMCalabar and was received by Mr. Duke Emmanuel, who later transferred the pendant to Hon. Effiong Ekpenyong MNIPR, FCAI Special Adviser Events Management, Governors Office, Calabar.

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“We are and will remain a peaceful and hospitable state, Cross River State. Thank you.”

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READ ALSO: Theft: Mayorkun Vows Not To Perform In Calabar Again

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Recall that Iyanya announced on Tuesday that one of Mayorkun’s stolen jewellery was recovered and returned to The Grand Hotel Calabar.

Mayorkun had earlier vowed not to perform again in Calabar after his diamond chains were stolen after a concert.

However, after a meeting with the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, Mayorkun stated that the governor assured him that he would be compensated for his lost valuables in Calabar.

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

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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.

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READ ALSO:Burna Boy Reveals Fighting Secret Battles

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”.

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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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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.

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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.”

READ ALSO:Why I Don’t Promote Nudity With My Skits – Sabinus

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.

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“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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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.

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

READ ALSO:2Face Idibia Reacts To Alleged Arrest In London [VIDEO]

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

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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.

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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.

 

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