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  • Davido’s Baby Mamas and Children

    Davido’s Baby Mamas and Children

    Nigerian Afrobeat gem Davido had advanced in several dimensions to attain a highly profiled status, attributed to his rare unique qualities and energy.

    From the point of consistency, he holds a great barrier to greatness, overcoming what seemed to be a toll of efficient reach to success. To date, he did not only breach unexpected feats but also effortlessly reformed his influence, attracting every good peak at all aspects, including women.

    From this view, he would dine with multiple women, with most resorting to be the mother of his children. Despite recently tying the knot with Chioma Avril, Davido embodies the profile with one of the Nigerian music stars with the most Baby Mamas, welcoming five children from different women, most identified as his Baby Mamas.

    The Nigerian music maestro also has embraced his fatherhood, locking in with his responsibility, providing for his children most often at a higher rank.

    Davido’s Baby Mamas and children

    Sophia Momodu

    Sophia Momodu is the first Baby Mama of Davido and the mother of his first child Imade Adeleke.

    The two linked up at the early phase of Davido’s career. While the exact date the two met can’t be accurately determined, Davido’s slight relationship with Sophia Momodu resulted in an outcome that would change their lives.

    In 2015, the two indulged in a heated clash after Davido battled for a DNA clarification. Despite accepting his fatherhood responsibility, Davido and Sophia  Momodu battled for child custody, which spanned for years.

    Relationship between Davido and Sophia Momodu has overly been tagged offensive and cruel, following how they can’t maintain a rigid bond. However, the two would settle their dispute in 2020, dating until 2022 when they reintroduced their child custody battle.

    Sophia momodu insisted that Davido should conform to her one sided custody, featuring responsibilities attributed to multi-million tasks. Davido in the other view wants equal rights to legal child custody. This rested in the both parents agreeing on their personal choices. Currently, the two don’t even share a mother and father relationship for their child again after Davido refused to conform to Sophia’s request.

    Davido will have to wait until Imade Adeleke turn 18 before he can set his eyes on her again per several sources. This is to counter on Sophia Momodu’s obliged child custody. In the other view, Sophia has also vowed to keep Imade away from Davido if he will not abide to her request.

    Despite the view of this, Davido still make effort to deploy his father’s love to Imade as seen in her recent birthday celebration.

    Amanda

    The Atlanta based lady Amanda became Davido’s official second Baby Mama after welcoming his second child and daughter  Hailey Adeleke.

    Amanda is identified as Davido’s most composed Baby Mama following how she didn’t impose drama with the singer.

    Per several sources, the “Gobe” crooner was dating Amanda secretly until it yielded a fruitful outcome in 2017 after she became pregnant. They would split and maintain parental relationship after welcoming Hailey. Hailey Veronica Adeleke was welcomed on 9th May 2017.

    With possible marital rumours at its peak, Amanda pubicly debunked and confirmed she will not be marrying Davido, maintaining that they are no longer romantically inclined. However, unlike Sophia Momodu, the two maintains a rigid parental relationship because of their daughter, Hailey Adeleke. Also, Davido has made most of his responsibilities, providing for Hailey when needed.

    Chioma Rowland Avril 

    While Chioma Rowland Avril was the third woman to have Davido’s child, she is now married to the singer.

    The highly profiled Chef met Davido in 2013 while both schooled at Babcock University. According to Davido, he approached Chioma commonly as every men does even before the fame but she didn’t offer to confide with his feelings until 2015 when they officially started dating.

    Their relationship would be on and off until it stablised after they welcomed their now deceased son Ifeanyi Adeleke, who emerged to be Davido’s third child.

    Tragically, Ifeanyi Adeleke’s death triggered even an advanced view of mixed feelings. Perhaps, the two love birds utilised their emotion into marital context. Davido and Chioma Rowland Avril tied the knot on 24th June 2024 after they had secretly indulged in a court wedding.

    Meanwhile after their court wedding in 2023, Davido and Chioma welcomed their twin, confirmed a boy and a girl. However, their identity are yet to be known to the public.

    Davido and Chioma’s relationship hasn’t been overly stable from the past years but the two has reformed their understanding welcoming three children, including deceased Ifeanyi Adeleke and tying the knot.

    Larrisa London

    Larrisa London is the official fourth Baby Mama of Davido and the mother of his second son, Dawson Adeleke.

    The UK based makeup artist linked up with Davido at a nightclub club in America. They romantically linked up, yielding their son, Dawson Adeleke who was welcomed in 2020.

    As expected, Davido wouldn’t accept Dawson seemingly without a slight controversy. This involved a paternity saga between the Makeup artist and the Nigerian singer.

    When Dawson was welcomed in 2020, with all fingers directed at Davido, he didn’t publicly accept Dawson rather he blocked Larrisa. However, a proven DNA test swerved his instinct. Still he didn’t acknowledge him pubicly until 2022 when he announced having another son Dawson. In 2023, Davido also acknowledged Dawson during an interview where he announced to the world he had a son with a makeup artist.

    Regardless, Larrisa has maintained a serious parental relationship with Davido, adding to the numbers of his women affairs.

    Since his first glance to fatherhood with Sophia Momodu transpired and welcoming, Imade Adeleke, the Afrobeat singer has welcomed six children, including his deceased son Ifeanyi Adeleke.

    Meanwhile, away from his official women, including his wife, Davido has faced multiple paternity saga that has remained active to date. Enormous number of women has accused him of being the father of their children. However, Davido has denied all claims with many resisting to succumb to reality. One of the recent accuser was an American model who claimed Davido impregnated her and forced her to abort it. She admitted to have had multiple affairs with the singer.

  • Top 5 secrets you don’t know about Micheal Jackson

    Top 5 secrets you don’t know about Micheal Jackson

    Micheal Jackson lived a legacy most current musicians are yet to breach, gracing a lifetime of greatness, however, there are secrets, the King of Pop embody that is not known to the public.

    As legendary as his approach to his iconic career, Micheal lived a private life, thereby hiding astonishing secrets that has left explorers stunned to date.

    In this article, we will disclose interesting secrets Micheal Jackson lived with until his death.

    Micheal Jackson was bald

    Micheal Jackson is known famously for his attributed qualities but not many was able to digest that at some phase in his career he was bald and wore wig all the time.

    During Michael Jackson’s peak era, he secured a whopping endorsement deal with Pepsi, bagging one of the most vital endorsement deals of his career.

    Perhaps, this would swerve to the odd phase while Micheal Jackson featured in their timed epic commercial. In 1984, Micheal Jackson suffered a severe burn on his scalp and hair after his hair caught flame during his Pepsi commercial. The flame was sparked by  a pyrotechnic device malfunction, resulting in his hair sparking flame. It left the singer with a permanent burns that resulted to further complications.

    As anticipated Micheal Jackson was rushed to the hospital where he underwent hair transplant surgery. The sugery was successfully done but as appealing as the solution bids, Micheal Jackson suffered incredible hair loss that he had to resort to going bald.

    Astonishingly, this situation left him with having to wear wig the rest of his long term career. Moreover, Micheal Jackson was secretive enough to hide the situation from the public until his death. While his corpse was explored after his death, physicians were able to discover his bald head.

    Plastic surgeries

    During his lifetime, Micheal Jackson was known for his extensive facial changes, attributed to his appearances. Upon admitting to have had several nose jobs, he debunked other possible link to enormous surgeries, directing motives to natural occurrence like puberty, weight loss, and vitiligo.

    However, after his death, medical exploration revealed that the king of pop acquired tremendous view of plastic surgeries. This includes, chin augmentation, cheek implants, and eyelid surgery. Plus Nose surgeries, Micheal Jackson went under knife several times, per confirmed sources.

    His first approach to surgery transpired at the hit phase of his career shortly after sealing his fame. In 1979 While rehersing for his proposed show, Micheal fell and brutally broke his nose. This prompted his first nose surgery, which would span to further years.

    With what seemed to be a flair of consistency, Micheal Jackson went on to attain multiple surgeries until his death. While the exact number of the surgeries Micheal Jackson underwent during his long term career can’t be  determined, sources has disclosed that the Pop king obtained as far as 10 surgeries before his death.

    Addiction with sleeping pills

    Micheal Jackson lived in what seemed to be a flair of perfection, evolving him to the point of intensive fame where he was booked for mutiple concerts. He performed all night, dancing with incredible energy. This activities remained active since the early phase of his career to date, attatched to him in the toll of heated schedules.

    This resulted to countless view of sleepless nights, which would eventually lead to diagonised insomnia. The king of pop battled with insomnia all night to the phase that all he needed was solution to foresee sleep.

    According to sources, Micheal Jackson would find cruel solution to his problem. Perhaps this would resort to the vital cause of his death.

    Micheal Jackson found comfort in a sleeping pill termed propofol. This is because it helped him solve his Insomnia complications, however, the same relieve would swerve odd following the view of its side effect. The incredible dancer became addicted to the Propofol to the point that he convinced his physician to provide and order them in quantities.

    At the point of death, Micheal Jackson suffered incredible side effect caused by the overdose of Propofol which would lead to his passing. Main toll to the death of the legendary singer was identified to be overdose of a sleeping pill called Propofol. This was revealed through a thorough Investigation after Micheal Jackson’s astonishing death.

    As revealed by Michael Jackson’s autopsy, there were mutiple signs of Propofol in his body with the latest discovery pushing that partially digested Propofol was found in his stomach.

    Rotten Legs

    Micheal Jackson was obsessed with his privacy to the point that he hid enormous secrets, including his fungal infected legs.

    This was a hint to his consistent dominance on the stage, being the maestro behind the iconic moonwalk and outstanding abilities exempted mostly by his feets, Micheal Jackson developed a serious problem on his feets. He developed a syndrome caused by a fungal infection. The disease made his feet look partially decomposed.

    With the precarious view of this situation, Micheal Jackson chose to cover it up. He never consulted any physician for a proper treatment but rather enrolled overly in self medication. He performed with the feet until his death.

    Astonishingly, he was able to hide his situation from the public every time he performed. This was possible because of his famous trademark stockings he wore most often, especially during his stage performances.

    As of the time of uncovering his autopsy result, explorers were able to discover that his legs were partially decomposed attributed to an unknown fungal infection.

    Multiple scars

    Micheal Jackson autopsy also uncovered several bruises caused by Propofol addiction, injury and surgeries. This was explored to be some of the secrets he held to himself until his death. Even though the king of Pop often denied attaining multiple surgeries, there were surgery scars found all over his body including around his ear.

    Also, his skin was clustered with tiny dark complexion proving that the singer actually did battle vitiligo. Other scars were linked to further surgical activities still unknown to date.

    Regardless, with the view of every situation, Micheal Jackson stood distinct among greatest profiles to have ever graced the stage reforming his legacy to a rare one. His impact in the music realm still hold a big dominance from the core of his career to date.

  • Just in: EFCC releases VeryDarkMan after five days in detention

    Just in: EFCC releases VeryDarkMan after five days in detention

    Social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development exclusively to Vanguard in Abuja on Wednesday.

    VDM’s release marks the end of a detention that sparked protests and reignited debates over freedom of speech in Nigeria.

    Providing insight into the conditions of VDM’s release, Adeyanju told Vanguard: “VDM has been released. I undertook to produce him whenever he is required by the Commission or the court. I must say that the EFCC, particularly the chairman, Ola Olukoyede, was cooperative throughout this process, and for that, I am grateful.”

    Adeyanju’s remarks suggest a collaborative approach between VDM’s legal team and the EFCC, resulting in a resolution that avoided further escalation.

    VDM was arrested on May 2, 2025, at a GTBank branch in Abuja while addressing unauthorized deductions from his mother’s account. According to his lawyers, EFCC operatives detained him after he was briefly held at the bank’s exit door. However, CCTV footage later revealed that the arrest actually occurred in the car park.

    The incident sparked protests in Abuja, with demonstrators chanting slogans like “Free VDM” and “Activism is not a crime.” Online support swelled as many viewed the detention as an attempt to silence a prominent critic of the government. Protesters also directed their anger at GTBank, accusing the institution of complicity—an allegation the bank has denied.

    VDM has previously faced legal challenges, including charges of cyberstalking and impersonation involving the Nigeria Police Force in 2024. He is also entangled in defamation cases, notably a ₦1 billion lawsuit from Bobrisky and a court order related to remarks made about gospel singer Mercy Chinwo—all of which contribute to his controversial public image.

    EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale had earlier stated that VDM would be released once bail conditions were satisfied.

    As of press time on Wednesday, no formal charges had been filed, raising further questions about the legal grounds for his detention and its implications for his activism.

  • I’m broke, yet accused of money laundering – VDM breaks silence after EFCC release

    I’m broke, yet accused of money laundering – VDM breaks silence after EFCC release

    Popular social activist Martins Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has spoken out following his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    In a viral video making rounds on social media, Verydarkman is seen seated in a car alongside his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.

    Speaking directly to the camera, he expressed disbelief over the charges of money laundering brought against him, questioning why such accusations would be directed at someone who is not wealthy.

    “How would they level allegations of money laundering on someone who doesn’t have money? I have done so many charity, they wonder how, they don’t know I use debt for charity,” he said.

    He concluded, adding, “Anyway, we are outside, with my lawyer of course.”

  • Rapper The Game to sell California mansion to pay $7m assault judgment

    Rapper The Game to sell California mansion to pay $7m assault judgment

    Rapper The Game has been ordered to sell his Calabasas mansion to help satisfy a $7.1 million judgment awarded to Priscilla Rainey.

    Court documents show that a judge approved the sale of the property in order to cover a portion of the $7,130,100 Rainey won in a 2018 lawsuit.

    The court’s decision was based on legal standards concerning homestead exemptions and creditor liens. As the documents explain: “If the proposed sale of the dwelling is likely to produce a bid high enough to satisfy the homestead exemption and any outstanding liens or encumbrances senior to the judgment creditor’s lien while still leaving some amount available to satisfy even a ‘part’ of the judgment creditor’s lien, then the court must grant the application for sale.”

    In other words, if the sale of the property can generate funds to cover senior debts and still leave something for the creditor, the court must allow the sale.

    The Legal Battle

    Rainey originally sued The Game in 2015, alleging he sexually assaulted her during filming of the VH1 reality show She Got Game. Rather than fully engaging in the court proceedings, The Game missed several court dates, which led the judge to issue a default ruling in Rainey’s favor.

    By July 2023, U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi issued a notice of levy and writ of execution against The Game and his manager, Wack 100. The order alleged that The Game transferred ownership of the mansion to Wack 100 in an attempt to shield it from Rainey’s collection efforts. In October, the rapper was ordered to appear in court to justify why the mansion should not be sold.

    The property is currently listed on the market for $4 million. If it sells at that price, The Game would still owe Rainey approximately $3 million.

    Public Reactions and Statements

    Despite the court’s rulings, The Game has consistently expressed his refusal to pay Rainey. In 2020, he posted on social media:

    “People out here dying from the rona n blogs out here creating false narratives for this Waffle House roach who doing anything her thirsty a## can to try n take money from me. I’m enjoying retirement !! Y’all been saying she got 7 million for 7 years & yet here I am, laid up tipsy off my 5th quarantine watching Tiger King lol.”

    Meanwhile, Rainey continued to pursue legal remedies. In 2020, she was awarded ownership of The Game’s Prolific Records label and began collecting royalties from his Born to Rap album.

  • Wizkid’s Baby Mamas and Children

    Wizkid’s Baby Mamas and Children

    Ayo Ibrahim Adedeji, known famously as Wizkid, has soared in different dimensions to prominence, ranging from the view of his legacy to heirarchy so far.

    Winning in different stages of his musical dominance, Wizkid also didn’t hesitate with securing women, having to bag them in numbers. It arose to the point where some succumbed to becoming the mother of his children, thereby submitting to be his baby mamas, intentionally and probably. It serves even a deep fate to his love for children, making him a father of five as of the time of reporting this article.

    Since attaining fame, Wizkid has recorded a tally of three Baby Mamas, including his manager Jada P, who bears his most children and is often referred to his potential wife among his three women. Since welcoming Boluwatife, Wizkid embraced fatherhood and had kept a consistent stance with his responsibilities to date. Explore through this article and dive in the status of Wizkid’s Baby Mamas and children.

    Wizkid’s Baby Mamas and Children

    Since attaining fame, Wizkid reformed his status, linking up with multiple women to the point where some resorted to becoming his Baby Mamas after welcoming his children. Perhaps, it wasn’t that easy, following how most cases involved controversy and a DNA test.

    Oluwanishola Ogudu

    Oluwanishola Ogudu is officially known as Wizkid’s first Baby Mama. Despite not much information known about her early bond with Wizkid, the two met at the early phase of their career. As of that time Wizkid just blew up, gracing his run as the new wave in the Nigerian music firm, having released the likes of “Holla at your boy” and “Call my name”.

    However, he would be struck with unexpected fatherhood dues after Shola welcomed Boluwatife, accusing him of being responsible. In the actual void, Wizkid did debunked Shola’s allegation until a conducted DNA test proved him wrong. He embraced Boluwatife, kicking in with his fatherhood legacy. Meanwhile, Shola once revealed she wasn’t aware she was pregnant, thereby being overly not aware she was carrying Wizkid’s son in her late teen.

    Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife was welcomed in 2011, just a few a months after Wizkid was introduced to prominence. Today, Wizkid own to his responsibilities, providing for Boluwatife on several dimension as spotted online most often.

    Also, Boluwatife has embraced his privileged status, representing Wizkid on all media packed with influence and dominance mostly on Instagram.

    Binta Diallo

    Binta Diallo is Wizkid’s official second Baby Mama and the mother of his second son, Ayo Balogun.

    Unlike others, Binta Diallo is a Guineanian Model who was at the peak of her career when Wizkid met her. They would link up and had an affectionate bond resulting in pregnancy which would eventually gift Wizkid his second son.

    However, Binta Diallo didn’t have it easy following how she battled for her child’s true identity after Wizkid wasn’t unsure of his biological awareness. During the time she had welcomed Ayo, Binta pubicly accused Wizkid of being the biological pinnacle to her son, Ayo. Perhaps, the Nigerian singer wasn’t quick to accepting his fate, leading to a complicated situation that Binta suffered the most.

    She was heavily criticized by Wizkid’s fans until a DNA test confirmed Wizkid as the father of Ayo Balogun. Without hesitation the Nigerian singer embraced Ayo as his son, providing him with all he needed from the core to date.

    Wizkid and Binta Diallo share a father and mother relationship attributed to the well being of their child, Ayo Balogun. Unlike his siblings, Ayo maintains a private life as he is not often seen online like Wizkid’s other kids.

    Jada P

    Jada P is recongnised officially as Wizkid’s third Baby Mama and his potential wife to be. She is the mother of Wizkid’s three children with her recent childbirth, wrapping Wizkid’s children as of the moment.

    In 2012, Wizkid met Jada P at Chris Brown concert in Lagos. As of that time, Jada P was managing Chris Brown. They bonded affectionately and aligned to their understanding until 2017 when they publicised their relationship. This was attributed to their first fruitful outcome after they welcomed their first son together, Zion. Zion emerged to be Wizkid’s third son, giving rise to the toll of his lineage with Jada P.

    With full instinct and decision, Wizkid made Jada P his official manager, making it even quite open to their affectionate bond. Embodying motherhood, Jada P still managed Wizkid to his apex, bagging the most deals and soaring him to the greatest peak of his career. This attributed to their affectionate growth resulting in welcoming two more children.

    In October 2022, the two welcomed their second child together, gracing and diving into parenthood. They named him AJ as he marked his spot as Wizkid’s fourth child.

    Forward to 8th January 2025, Wizkid welcomed his fifth child, averaging a tally of three children with Jada P. The couple named her after Wizkid deceased mother “Morayo”. Inspired by the death of his mother, Wizkid believe she reincarnated through his last child.

    From this phase, Wizkid’s relationship with Jada P has sparked possible marital blow, as many believe they may actually tie the knot at this point. However, Wizkid has shown no sign of marital interest despite Jada bearing three of his children. Wizkid in the other view has never made a single comment about his relationship with Jada P, perhaps, he is often spotted spending quality time with Jada P unlike his other Baby Mamas thereby exempting her as his favorite and his possible future wife.

    Overall, Wizkid’s love for his children has often been displayed online, proving how he is passionately attatched to his children. His responsibility bids vital view to a perfect fatherhood amid how he provide for all his children.

    From the view of the media, among his children Wizkid spends most of his time with Jada P’s children, boosting possible marital speculations already hitting the apex on the media. Moreover, he still spread love to his other children as seen on several occasions. So far, Wizkid settles with three Baby Mamas and five children, wrapping his biological run as of the moment.

  • Davido gifts TikToker $5k for viral ‘With You’ cover

    Davido gifts TikToker $5k for viral ‘With You’ cover

    Afrobeats star, Davido has captured public admiration not just with his music but with a heartwarming gesture.

    The Nigerian superstar gifted $5,000 to Ghanaian TikToker Ananzooficial after watching his passionate cover of “With You,” a track featuring Omah Lay from Davido’s latest album, 5ive.

    The moment went viral after Ananzooficial posted a video of himself singing the song with heartfelt enthusiasm and near-perfect accuracy.

    Davido, clearly moved by the performance, responded with the generous monetary reward.

    Davido’s 5ive album, released on April 18, 2025, features 17 tracks and has been a massive success, racking up millions of streams and topping charts across multiple platforms.

    This act of kindness further cements Davido’s reputation not just as a global music icon, but also as an artist who celebrates and uplifts his fans.

  • At 72, Mike Adenuga’s legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s entertainment landscape

    At 72, Mike Adenuga’s legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s entertainment landscape

    The Nigerian entertainment industry has undergone significant changes over the years, with Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. playing a pivotal role in its development. That’s why every year, drums are rolled out to celebrate the man and his enormous contributions to the development of the country’s showbiz industry.And this year is no exception.

    Adenuga turned 72 on Tuesday. As usual, his admirers and beneficiaries of his many gestures are popping champagne to celebrate the life of a man who transformed the industry, enabling Nigerian entertainers to focus on their craft, while earning a living.

    Adenuga has continued to shape Nigeria’s entertainment landscape. Before his intervention, the country’s entertainers struggled to reap financial rewards from their crafts, despite their popularity. But the story changed when Adenuga established his company, Globacom, which provided unwavering support to the enterainters,fostering growth and prosperity in the industry.

    Every year, while the Bull, as he is fondly called, marks his birthday, memories of his big heart are relived. His love for the entertainment industry is topnotch. To many, the story of the Nigerian entertainment sector wouldn’t be complete without Adenuga’s name featuring prominently as the biggest spender in the industry.

    Over the years, Adenuga’s Globacom has been a frontline supporter of the limelight industry through sponsoring of programmes and corporate endorsements for practitioners of all genres.

    If you were privileged to watch the popular comedy TV series,”Professor Johnbul”, which premiered on NTA Network in 2016, and sponsored by Globacom, then you would acknowledge Adenuga Jnr as one name that would continue to resonate with the Nigerian entertainers.

    The comedy TV series, which were based on reviving morals in the Nigerian society had six seasons, before it went off air in 2018. But while it lasted, the hilarious series produced by Tchidi Chikere which starred some of Nollywood greats, including legendary Kanayo O. Kanayo, who played the lead role from whom it derived the name Professor Johnbull was one out of several other landmark programmes which were sponsored by Adenuga’s Globacom to boost the entertainment sector.

    Industry operators are still engrossed with other entertainment events sponsored by Globacom such as Glo Campus Storm, Glo Rock ‘n’ Rule’; Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce; Glo Laffta Fest; Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour, Dance with Peter, Glo X-Factor, and Glo Naija Sings.

    Glo Lafta Fest’, which was regarded as the biggest music, dance, and comedy event in Nigeria, brought top-rated African comedians like Bovi, Salvador of Uganda, Basket Mouth, Gordons, I Go Dye, 2Cantok, Seyi Law among others together in one place for an evening of unlimited fun and laughter. The show was historic and resonated with the people. So also were ‘Glo Slide and Bounce’, a travel music and dance show; and the “Bovi man on Fire Lagos and Warri editions”, thanks to the generosity of the billionaire businessman.

    Also, a few years back, Globacom brought the world’s biggest dance reality show, ‘Battle of the Year’, to Nigeria. The winners in seven different categories went home with mega millions in cash, space wagons as well as bagged an opportunity to represent the country at the global edition of the competition.

    Apart from sponsorships, Adenuga also has personal relationships with some of the entertainers. At various times, his favourite comedians like Godons Basketmouth and Bovi, who have been ambassadors for the Glo brand, had benefited immensely from their personal relationships with the man with a large heart.

    Despite his predilection for shunning the limelight, Adenuga reportedly drove himself to the album launch of Paul Play Dairo, a phenomenon in the Nigerian music scene in the late 90s and early 2000s, to the surprise of guests. He was equally there for the veteran musician who took ill in 2009 and had a long break to seek medical attention. Paul Play confessed that he didn’t publicly raise funds because “People like Dr Mike Adenuga were there for me.”

    It was the same story when Juju music maestro Ebenezer Obey, who had retired from secular music decades earlier to concentrate on evangelism, needed to undergo eye surgery many years back. Adenuga bankrolled his medical bills abroad. That gesture helped to restore Obey’s health and returned him to musical reckoning. That’s not all, the Globacom boss also blessed the Miliki Exponent with an Escalade SUV.

    According to industry sources, when it comes to appreciating movies, Adenuga is always one of the first to have a movie exclusively screened for him and his family in his expansive home cinema. Kunle Afolayan, one of Nigeria’s foremost filmmakers and former Globacom ambassador, had screened a number of his movies for Adenuga in the comfort of his home.

    Adenuga’s sustained passion for the showbiz sector didn’t start today. It dated back to 2003, when he established Globacom, and since then, the Bull hasn’t stopped churning out millionaires among the Nigerian entertainers. His belief is that by actively engaging these key entertainment drivers, they in turn can positively impact thousands of others who are working with them and by doing so, help to grow the sector and the economy at large.

    For more than two decades, Adenuga has opened his wallet to transform many lives in the entertainment sector. No one has given more than Adenuga as far as the limelight industry is concerned in Nigeria. His contributions to the country’s entertainment sector have been transformative. Adenugua’s commitment to the industry has not only elevated individual careers, but also contributed significantly to the overall development of the sector.

  • You can’t be bigger than the industry that brought you fame, Lancelot calls out Omotola, Genevieve, Jim Iyke, others

    You can’t be bigger than the industry that brought you fame, Lancelot calls out Omotola, Genevieve, Jim Iyke, others

    Frontline filmmaker and director Lancelot Imasuen, also known as De’ Guvnor, has expressed deep concern and disappointment over some big Nollywood stars abandoning the industry that brought them fame and fortune. As he marks 30 years in Nollywood, Lancelot is calling out stars like Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Jim Iyke, and Emeka Ike among others to give back to the industry.

    Addressing some of the challenges facing the industry in a chat with our reporter, the celebrated film director lamented that some top stars have disappeared from the big screen and turned their backs on the industry.

    Lancelot, however, called out these big stars, stating that they cannot be bigger than the industry that birthed them.

    He also lamented the prevailing division, where ‘the old and new Nollywood slogan’ is currently tearing the industry apart, insisting that 30 years ago, every practitioner in the industry evolved at the same time.

    “As of 30 years ago, there were nothing like big stars. Everybody evolved. Those who chose to be behind the camera like myself as well as those who wanted to be in front of the camera.

    “Nobody looked down on anybody. Everyone respected all that we were called to do with our talents. “But overtime, we have seen Nollywood that birthed great names being bastardized, abandoned and ignored even by those who were nobody then.

    “That’s crux of this parley. Where are the  people  that Nollywood birthed?  Some of them have become bigger than the industry that made them.

    “I am calling out the Omotolas, the Genevieve’s, the Emeka Ikes and the Jim Iykes. I am also calling out all of them who benefitted from Nollywood to come and give back to the industry.

    “We cannot continue to allow the house that gave us a name to sink. Nollywood gave us fortune and fame. How come some of  my colleagues are so comfortable abandoning the platform that groomed them

    “I want to be the lone voice crying for Nollywood in the wilderness. Where are the children who were birthed by the industry?,” Lancelot lamented.

    Lancelot went down memory lane, recalling how he started his career 30 years ago.

    According to him, his journey into Nollywood actually started in 1987, but it got a nod in 1988, after working as an assistant director on a project called “Besotted.”

    However, Lancelot began his flourishing career in 1995 after directing his first movie, “Adaku”, an Igbo language movie. And since then, the respected director hasn’t looked back in his quest to stand out in his chosen career.

    Lancelot was proud to reveal some of the veterans in the industry who helped to groom him into the art of filmmaking directing. He named the likes of Chris Obirakpo who directed the pioneering film “Living in Bondage” in the 90s, Danlad Bako, former programme manager in NTA headquarters in Lagos, Sadiq Daba,  and Enebeli Elebuwa. He also recalls working briefly as a production assistant in NTA back in time.

    “This is my background. These men breathe  into me what is called production. The late Enebeli Elebuwa was the director of a programme called  “Twist Away,” written and produced by Cordilla Eke in NTA. With this experience, I was able to go into the set of ‘Adaku’, an Igbo language film in 1995. Lanelot has made significant contributions to the industry, directing and producing numerous blockbuster movies since his debut film “Adaku in 1995. He recently featured veteran actors including Afeez Oyotoro,Victor Osuagwu,  Charles Awuru, Francis Odega in his movie “Area Command,” showcasing their talents and proving that they still have a place in the industry.

    Lancelot’s call for big stars to give back to the industry highlights the importance of supporting and nurturing the next generation of Nollywood talent.

  • AFRIMA set to unveil host city for 2025 edition in Ethiopia

    AFRIMA set to unveil host city for 2025 edition in Ethiopia

    The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is set to unveil its host city for the 2025 edition on May 13, 2025, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Two cities are in the running to host the event: Lagos, Nigeria, and Gauteng Province in South Africa.

    Known for its vibrant Afrobeats scene, youthful vibe, and visionary infrastructure, Lagos has a strong chance of winning. The city’s music and cultural scene, combined with its ability to host big international events, make it an attractive option.

    With its deep music history and modern charm, Gauteng Province is another strong contender. The province boasts big cities like Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Sandton, which could leverage their infrastructure and cultural significance to host a successful AFRIMA event.

    The winning city will play a significant role in shaping the future of African music on a global stage. Let’s wait and see which city takes the spotlight in 2025 .

    The last edition of AFRIMA  was held in Dakar,  Senegal