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Why I Don’t Keep Friends In Entertainment Industry —Simi

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Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi, has said that she does not have any friends in the entertainment industry, attributing this to her personality and her difficulty with networking.

Speaking in a recent interview with VJ Adams, Simi stated that despite her passion for music, she often feels her personality is not well-suited for the industry she finds herself in.

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“I’m really bad at that and I always say that I think I have the wrong personality for the industry I have the passion for,” she said.

READ ALSO: Simi Blasts Those Supporting ‘Predatory Individuals, Online Bullies

She explained that her decision to pursue music is based solely on her love for it, even though there are other interests and skills she possesses.

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“I’m only doing music because I like music and there are many things that I like and know how to do, but I feel like my personality is not compatible,” she said.

Simi described herself as someone who finds it difficult to build connections, especially within professional circles.

I’m really not good at networking and I don’t know how to engage like that,” she admitted.

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READ ALSO: Why I Dumped Gospel Music For Secular – Simi

She added that even the conversation she was having with VJ Adams was unusual for her, pointing out that such rapport is not common in her interactions with people in the media.

The rapport I even have with you I don’t have with many people in the media,” she said.

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According to the singer, social interaction does not come naturally to her, and she often has to make extra effort to meet industry expectations.

These things don’t come to me naturally so I have to be extra at it,” she said.

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Gospel Singer, Eight Others Jailed For Internet Fraud In Kwara

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A gospel singer, Otitoju Moses Sesan, and eight others have been convicted by courts in Ilorin, Kwara State, over internet fraud, conspiracy, and misappropriation of funds, following prosecutions by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In a statement by the head, media and publicity of the anti graft agency, Dele Oyeyemi, he said that Otitoju Moses Sesan, a 31-year-old gospel artiste from Iyamoye in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, was on Thursday, July 17, 2025, sentenced to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin.

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Otitoju, who claimed in his extra-judicial statement to be a popular gospel performer at weddings, naming ceremonies, and funerals in Lokoja, Kogi State, was found guilty of retaining the proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to over N8.4 million in his bank account.

The charge against him reads in part: “That you, OTITOJU MOSES SESAN, sometime between October 2024 and December 2025, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did retain control of the gross sum of N8,404,339 in your UBA account, being proceeds of criminal conduct, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 17(a) and (b) of the EFCC Act, 2004.”

READ ALSO:EFCC Arraigns Bankers, Accomplices For Alleged N8.5bn Fraud

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Otitoju was convicted alongside Ayodele Joseph Daisi, Adeoye Joseph, and Abubakar Aliyu Abdulmalik, all arraigned by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency (EFCC) on similar charges.

Ayodele, who was found to have retained N243,750 in his UBA account, was sentenced to eight months imprisonment without option of fine. His Techno 19 was ordered forfeited to the Federal Government.

Adeoye, from Okene LGA of Kogi State, was handed eight months imprisonment without option of fine as well. He forfeited the sum of $220, an iPhone 13, and a Techno Pop 9 phone to the Federal Government.

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Abubakar was sentenced to six months imprisonment, with an order of forfeiture of his iPhone 16 and Samsung S10 to the Federal Government.

READ ALSO:EFCC Arrests 31 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Nasarawa

The EFCC was represented in the prosecution of the cases by Aliyu Adebayo, Sesan Ola, Rashidat Alao, and Mustapha Kaigama, who tendered statements, exhibits, and sums recovered as restitution, which were admitted in evidence.

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Meanwhile, in a related development, Justices Haleema Saleeman and Sulaiman Akanbi of the Kwara State High Court convicted Emeka Oluwatobi Achi, Isaac Babalola Oluwafemi, Afolabi Faith Olatoye, Zubeiru Zubeiru Junior, and Abdulkadir Taofeek on charges including cybercrime and misappropriation.

Justice Akanbi sentenced Abdulkadir to three years imprisonment with an option of a N500,000 fine and ordered the final forfeiture of N800,000, one iPhone 14 Pro Max, and a Samsung phone to the Federal Government.

On her part, Justice Saleeman sentenced Emeka, Isaac, and Afolabi to six months imprisonment each with an option of N100,000 fine. Emeka was further ordered to refund N3.35 million within three months and to report every fortnight with his parents to the EFCC until full repayment is made.

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VIDEO: Tems Performs ‘Love Me Jeje’ At Club World Cup Halftime Show

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Nigerian music star Tems lit up the stage at the Club World Cup final with a stunning performance of her hit single Love Me Jeje during the halftime show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Draped in a dazzling outfit that blended elegance with Afrocentric flair, Tems took center stage in front of a global audience, bringing her signature vocals and soulful energy to the football spectacle.

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The crowd, already buzzing from Chelsea’s commanding 3-0 lead over Paris Saint-Germain, roared with excitement as the Grammy-winning singer delivered a flawless rendition of the nostalgic love anthem.

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Love Me Jeje, a reimagining of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic, has become a fan favorite since its release earlier this year, showcasing Tems’ ability to bridge old-school Nigerian vibes with contemporary global sounds.

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Social media lit up during and after her performance, with fans praising her stage presence and vocal control, while others hailed the inclusion of an African artist at such a prestigious sporting event.

This marks another milestone for Tems, who continues to rise on the international stage, following recent accolades and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest music acts.

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VIDEO: Fire Guts Actress Iyabo Ojo’s Office

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Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that a fire broke out at her office in Lagos on Tuesday evening, destroying parts of the property and several valuables.

The actress shared a video on Instagram showing the aftermath of the blaze—smoke-stained walls, scorched furniture, and charred debris scattered across the staircase and office space.

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This just happened today the 8th of July 2025, around 7pm. My office building caught fire,” she wrote.

READ ALSO: Actress Iyabo Ojo Opens Up On Being Single Mother

Ojo praised the Nigerian Fire Service for their swift response, which helped contain the flames before they could cause further damage.

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“Thank you to the Nigerian Fire service and my staff for salvaging what was left. Thankfully no lives were lost. The devil tested us today but God said no.

“With God on my side we will bounce back bigger and better,” she added.

She also thanked her team, describing the experience as shocking but expressing relief that no one was hurt.

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The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

This incident comes just months after a similar tragedy struck fellow actress Mercy Aigbe, whose Lagos home was destroyed by fire in December 2024.

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