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Seun Kuti named ‘General Overseer’ in prison
Afrobeat singer and son of music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Seun Kuti has been detained at the State Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos.
Remarkably, he has been dubbed the ‘General Overseer’ of his cell by fellow inmates, complete with a Bible as a symbol of his new role.
The coronation did not come without some initial resistance from the inmates.
Following his arrest on May 13 for allegedly slapping a police officer, a claim which resulted in a viral video and a warrant from Inspector-General of Police Alkali Baba, Kuti was placed into a cell after interrogation.
Initial reactions from the other inmates were hostile, demanding his removal from the cell.
Kuti, however, managed to negotiate peace by promising the inmates N25,000, which he arranged for his wife to deliver.
This act secured his acceptance within the cell and allowed him a place to sit.
According to Sources that spoke with Vanguard, reacting to the uncomfortable circumstances, Kuti refused to eat any food provided, including meals brought by his wife.
This hunger strike persisted for nearly a day and a half before he started eating.
In a surprising turn of events, the inmates then bestowed upon Kuti the title of ‘General Overseer’ of the cell, presenting him with a Bible.
The source revealed that Kuti currently leads the inmates in prayer sessions as needed.
Visitors to Kuti included his elder brother, Femi, other family members, friends, and his lawyers.
The police have denied allegations made by Kuti’s defence counsel that he was paraded publicly, insisting that only his photograph and fingerprints were taken as per the procedure.
They’ve asked the defense to avoid engaging in a “media trial” and allow the judicial process to proceed normally.
Meanwhile, the Chief Magistrate Court, Sabo, Yaba has granted a four-day extension of Kuti’s detention to allow for further investigation into his case.
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‘Why not Wizkid, Drake’ – Tems responds to rumours she was pregnant for Future
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has addressed rumours that she was pregnant for American rapper, Future.
Tems sparked pregnancy rumours after she was spotted at Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show in December last year, donning a black dress with a purple fluffy coat and matching heels, and many thought that the way the dress was clinging to her body suggested that she was pregnant.
Appearing on a recent episode of ‘The Breakfast Club’, Tems questioned the choice of Future, who was allegedly responsible for her supposed pregnancy.
She wondered why those behind the rumours didn’t claim Wizkid or Drake was responsible for her supposed pregnancy.
“People just take the most controversial things. Because I was thinking like, why am I pregnant for Future? Why Future? Because that’s the craziest,” she said.
“Why not Wizkid? Why not Drake? Why not somebody else? If it was Drake, it would be the same thing but the reason why it is Future is because of his reputation.
“He has about five kids. And has a reputation of being a ladies’ man.”
Tems also revealed the top rap artistes that inspired her.
She mentioned Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ab-Soul, Andre 3000 and J.Cole.
She was featured in Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album in 2021.
J.Cole was one of only two featured artistes on Tems’ debut album, ‘Born In The Wild’, which was released this year.
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US election: I’ve done my research, made my choice – Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris
American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift has formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
She made this known in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday following the presidential debate.
The endorsement comes shortly after the Tuesday night’s presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The American singer said she will be casting her vote for Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.
According to her, she’s voting for the Vice President because she fights for the rights and causes that she (Taylor Swift) believes need a warrior to champion them.
The singer went on to assert that Harris is steady-handed, gifted leader, adding that both can accomplish so much more working together.
She wrote: “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.
“I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.
“I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.
“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters:
“Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.”
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Weeks after regaining is freedom, Bobrisky reportedly splashes millions of naira on Mercedes Benz
Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has been sentenced to six months in prison for mutilating Naira.
The news was reported by entertainment gossip blogger Cutie Juls on Instagram.
The car, which has a sleek, ultra-modern design and luxurious interior, was reportedly purchased by Bobrisky.
The car’s sleek, jet-black finish and luxurious interior were praised by fans, who congratulated him on the purchase.
Bobrisky, a popular Nigerian crossdresser, allegedly spent millions of Naira on a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon amid a recent social media frenzy around him.
Gistlover reported that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in jail on April 12, 2024, for Naira mutilation.
Cutie Juls, a popular entertainment gossip writer, reported Bobrisky’s recent purchase on Instagram.
Along with the post, Cutie Juls released a video of the car’s sleek, ultra-modern design and astonishingly sumptuous inside amenities, which include a glossy, jet-black finish.
The video shows Bobrisky recording his magnificent whip.
Despite unsubstantiated rumors, supporters flooded the post’s comments section with congratulatory messages.
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“I may have married the kindest person in the world” – Adesua Etomi-Wellington lauds husband, Banky W
Popular actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington can’t help but rave about her husband, Banky W, highlighting the traits that make him so special to her.
She shared on her Instagram how his warm nature really stands out, even saying she might have tied the knot with the kindest guy ever.
Adesua also encouraged everyone to always value kindness and not take it for granted.
“I may have married the kindest person in the world. Never underestimate kindness,” she wrote.
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Laycon is my brother — DJ Neptune denies defrauding former BBNaija winner
DJ Neptune, a popular Nigerian disc jockey, has denied scamming Laycon, a singer and former Big Brother Naija winner.
Daily Sun recalls that Laycon recently confronted DJ Neptune over unpaid royalties for their collaboration ‘Nobody Icons’ Remix’.
The reality personality said that he has yet to receive a dollar from the song, which was released four years prior.
During his latest appearance on the ‘Zero Conditions’ podcast, DJ Neptune asserted that he had not defrauded the singer in any way.
DJ Neptune said: “Laycon is my brother regardless. Let me just establish here that nobody ate anybody’s money. I want to believe that you’ve knowledge of the music business. When you’ve a deal with a distro company or a label and you’re being given advanced marketing money to push the music, the video or whatnot. They’ve to recoup. It’s a return on investment.
“So that’s where we are with ‘Nobody Icons’ Remix’. What Laycon is fighting for is the documentation. In all fairness to him, he reached out to me. So it wasn’t like anyone was cheating anyone. When Laycon reached out to me, I referred to my legal team. I even asked him for his lawyer’s contact which he sent to me and I forwarded it to them.
“I’m not a legal personnel. I’m a creative. I have to perform and take care of my family. So I’ve put this in the hands of people that will handle it. And then there was a conversation that was ongoing [between our lawyers]. So I guess, maybe my own fault was not going back to find out what was going on. But a certain percentage was proposed to Laycon’s team and they kicked back at it. And the conversation was just there.”
He chastised Laycon for calling him out on social media, alleging that he scammed him.
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ASSAULT! Netizens blast Portable after slapping a pastor for ‘preaching at his bar’
A video of Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, allegedly slapping a man identified as pastor at his bar has caused outrage online.
The incident quickly spread online and triggered a response from netizens who condemned the artist’s aggressive behavior, rekindling debates about his controversial public conduct.
Portable went live on Instagram on Monday as he confronted a middle-aged man outside his bar in Sango Ota, Ogun State.
The visibly enraged singer, addressing the man who seemed to be holding a Bible, questioned, “Why disturb my customers on a Monday morning?” before proceeding to slap him.
“This is how they spoil my business and disturb my business. Are you crazy? Early on a Monday, you’re spoiling my business. I had prayed for myself before leaving home,” he added before asking the man to leave the vicinity.
Portable’s actions did not sit well with many social media users; some of whom called him out for assault.
Reacting to this some netizens on X.com, tweeting with #delemon said
Why will Portable slap a Pastor? This Bro Doesn’t deserve the fame we gave him #jbrandy_YBNL slammed him, saying”Why will Portable slap a Pastor? This Bro Doesn’t deserve the fame we gave him.”
Another user, weeping as #TemitayoOdede wrote, “This guy portable don Dey do too much ooo Like see the effrontery, slapping man of God like, what could he have done for him to slap that man.”
However, a user, #delemon supported Portable, saying, “I heard a lot of people saying this is assault and he should get a lawyer. If the Man is a genuine Man of God, Portable can’t escape what is coming to me. You slap a servant of a living God? The man doesn’t even need to alter a word to God, he’s done for.”
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