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  • I am alive – Ebenezer Obey refutes his rumoured death

    I am alive – Ebenezer Obey refutes his rumoured death

    Tope Olukole, Personal Assistant to the Juju music legend, Ebenezer Obey has described the rumor of his principal’s death as false and fabricated.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the renowned Gospel singer was reported to have died on Monday after falling ill briefly over the weekend.

    The legend’s aide refuted the rumor on Monday evening saying, “Let’s set the record straight: Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi is alive and thriving! He recently celebrated a joyous occasion – the 50th birthday of his second child’s spouse.

    “Rumors of his passing are baseless and entirely unfounded. We’re glad to see him active and well. Tope Olukole,” he said.

    In response to the rumor,  Obey-Fabiyi also in a video on Tuesday morning refuted the claim with a spirited performance.

    Singing in Yoruba, English and Pidgin, he described the news as false.

    In the video, Obey-Fabiyi sang, “Hello, my name is Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi. Satan, you don lose o, Satan, you don lose o, you don pafuka. Na lie lie you dey talk, you don pafuka.”

    The legendary musician, then added, “It is fake news that started a few hours ago claiming that I, Evangelist Obey, have passed on to glory. It is a lie. I am alive, and that is not the word Jesus has written.”

  • Popular Gospel singer, Big Bolaji is dead

    Popular Gospel singer, Big Bolaji is dead

    Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, widely known as Big Bolaji, a popular Nigerian gospel singer, has died.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the late singer’s family confirmed the unfortunate news in an official statement on Saturday.

    Reports indicated that Big Bolaji slumped and died at the age of 50 at an event last night during a concert.

    “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as ‘Big B,’ a cherished father, husband, brother, and an esteemed figure in both the church community, an ordained Pastor in the RCCG and a giant in the music industry and our community. Bolaji left us on Easter Saturday, 19th April 2025, after a brief illness,” the statement read.

    “His departure leaves a void in our hearts that can not be filled.

    “Bolaji’s life was a testament to his passion for music, his unwavering faith, and his dedication to uplifting those around him. His legacy is not only in the melodies he created but in the lives he touched and the unquantifiable joy he spread.”

    They added, “We take solace in knowing that his absence with us is his presence with the Lord, and the indelible mark he left on all who had the privilege of knowing him will not be erased.

    “As we navigate through this time of loss, we kindly request privacy to mourn as a family. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received and ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers.”

    The family also noted that funeral arrangements would be communicated at a later date.

    “Details regarding the obsequies will be shared in due course as we come together to celebrate Bolaji’s remarkable life and legacy.

    “Thank you for respecting our wishes during this incredibly difficult time.

    “With gratitude,

    “The Family of Bolaji Olarewaju,” the statement concluded

  • How I cope with public backlash – 2Baba

    How I cope with public backlash – 2Baba

    Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface has spoken about how he deals with all the criticism that comes from  social media.

    The singer has been in the spotlight since the announcement of the split with wife Annie Idibia.

    Speaking, the veteran singer while featuring on Binging With Game Changers, said that he won’t allow whatever things people say about him, to affect him.

    He said:  “For me, I just knew that I had to stand up to my responsibility. Sometimes, things happen, and people talk all kinds of jokes and malicious comments. It hurts. It gets to you sometimes.

    “But know that this is the way of the world, you just have to be able to try and grow some thick skin and say ‘You know what, I am still going to keep my head high because I know that where I am going is bigger and better than all this stuff’.

    “And I know that does not define me. It does not make me a monster. Within you, you have to cheer yourself up. Sometimes you watch a comedy show. Sometimes, you laugh at joke made about you. Always try to turn every situation into positive.

    “For me, I know that the moment I start worrying too much, it becomes more problem. I know that there is a solution to everything that comes up.”

  • 2Baba’s lover, Natasha faces massive setback in Edo assembly (Details)

    2Baba’s lover, Natasha faces massive setback in Edo assembly (Details)

    The Edo State House of Assembly has removed the lover of legendary Nigerian singer Tuface (Innocent Idibia), Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa as the Minority Leader of the house.

    In a dramatic reshuffle, Natasha, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was removed along with Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, who was serving as the Majority Leader and  Hon. Yekini Idaiye, another PDP member, who was serving as Chief Whip.

    However, two PDP members, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku and Hon. Maria Edeko, retained their positions as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, respectively.

    The changes come after the acting All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Jarret Tenebe,  submitted a letter to the assembly.

    The APC gained the majority status in the House after four PDP lawmakers defected to the APC, prompting the reshuffle.

    The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, who announced the leadership changes, stated that the replacements included Hon. Ibhamawu Jonathan Aigbokhan of the APC, representing Esan West, as the new Majority Leader.

    Hon. Addeh Emakhu Isibor of APC, representing Esan North-East I, was appointed Deputy Leader, while Hon. Lecky Hussein Mustapha of APC, representing Etsako West I, was made Chief Whip.

    The Speaker also noted that the PDP leadership would be required to submit a new list of principal officers for the House.

    However, Agbebaku, the Speaker, emphasized that the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker were not guaranteed in the wake of these changes, raising questions about the future leadership structure of the House.

  • Fast-rising Nigerian musician stabbed to death in Ibadan

    Fast-rising Nigerian musician stabbed to death in Ibadan

    A fast-rising Nigerian singer simply identified as Dripping Louis has reportedly died in Ibadan.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Ibadan-based young talent was stabbed to death by his own uncle, identified as Bashiru, over a mere ₦600 bottle of Maltina.

    Witnesses reported that an argument erupted between the two over a soft drink, escalating into a deadly attack that ultimately cost the artiste his life.

    The tragic incident which occurred at their family house in Mokola, Ibadan, left neighbors and fans in shock.

  • Just In: Fast rising Nigerian singer, Obukowho dies in Police custody

    Just In: Fast rising Nigerian singer, Obukowho dies in Police custody

    Paul Obukowho, a fast rising Nigerian singer, has reportedly died in the police custody in Delta State.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Delta State Police Command, Asaba had detained the 24-year-old singer who visited the RRS office to inquire about the arrest of his friend, Prosper Odili.

    According to a police source,  the singer’s friend, Prosper Odili, was arrested randomly by operatives of RRS, on Wednesday along the Redeemed road Okpanam road, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state at about 8:00am.

    Prosper was taken to his house for a search, after which he was taken to the cell at the police headquarters, Asaba.

    The source said, “Prosper Odili was actually walking in company of a friend on Wednesday morning around 8am when men of the RRS, former SARS from police headquarters in Asaba, along the Redeemed road, Okpanam accosted and arrested them unjustly without committing any crime. The police then took the two men back to their houses for a search and after the search, nothing incriminating was found and at that point the police released one of the boys and took Prosper away and put him in the cell at the police headquarters.

    “And that very day at about 5pm, the deceased Paul Obukowho went to the RRS office at the state Police command to find out what happened to warrant the arrest of his friend, Prosper and possibly find a way to bail him.

    “But shockingly, as Paul got there, he was detained, handcuffed on both hands and legs and was thrown into the cell with severe torture. On Thursday night, Paul collapsed in the cell and was rushed to the police clinic, resulting from the wounds from the torture, the clinic could not handle his situation, he was referred to Specialist Hospital Asaba.

    “Finally, he was referred to the Federal Medical Center, FMC Asaba, but, unfortunately for Paul, he couldn’t survive the pains and wounds from the police torture in the cell, he died. Paul died in the early hours of Saturday, at about 4:00am at the FMC, Asaba. And immediately, Paul died the men of the RRS who brought him to the hospital took to their heels and ran away from the hospital premises.”

    At the time of filing this report, Paul’s corpse is reportedly lying on the floor at the FMC Asaba, with relatives and friends calling for justice, while the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Bright Edafe, has yet to issue any statement.

  • Plain Demonic – Reekado Banks speaks on activities ongoing in entertainment industry

    Plain Demonic – Reekado Banks speaks on activities ongoing in entertainment industry

    Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks, whose real name is Ayoleyi Solomon, has vowed to exposed an unnamed person killing talents in the entertainment industry.

    The singer via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Tuesday, stated that the brightest talents get lured in and made to sign policies that either slow their talents or frustrate them out of pursuing their dreams.

    His post reads: “One day, I’ll take an interview to talk about someone in the corners of the entertainment industry, who’s either absolutely CLUELESS or plain DEMONIC. 

    “Somehow, the brightest budding talents fall in their lap and either through cluelessness or pure demonic activities , they agree to policies that effectively slow these talents down and for some other talents , frustrate them out of pursuing their dreams.”

  • How Asake used and dumped me after fame – Baby mama opens up

    How Asake used and dumped me after fame – Baby mama opens up

    Adijat, the baby mama of Nigerian singer, Asake has opened up about their relationship and how he dumped her after he rose to fame.

    Adijat during a recent interview with Bukky Majet, shared her struggles and how her relationship with Asake changed over time.

    “When he was in school, the little I had, I sent to him. Even the contributions I made, I would collect and send to him.

    But now I have tried to reach out to Asake after he finished from OAU and moved to Lekki, it became difficult to reach him or even see him,” she said.

    She further explained that the singer’s father was always active in caring for Zeenat as he always encouraged her to keep in touch with the singer while he was away at school.

    She, however, claimed the 30-year-old singer changed after finishing university when Zeenat turned seven.

    “When I told him it had been long since we saw each other, he asked me if that was important. He started giving me attitude.

    “He said I was forcing myself on him and that my problems were too much. Later, he sent me messages saying he would block me. He told me I was free to marry someone else, as he had no time for a relationship,” she said.

    Adijat recounted how Asake stopped picking her calls, which led her to involve her mother, hoping to resolve the issue.

    However, Asake allegedly told her mother that Adijat was forcing herself on him and threatened to block her on all platforms.

    “He starts saying that, I am forcing myself on him, he even said if I continue disturbing him that he will block me on all his socials like WhatsApp, after Asake got famous, he sent N1Million to me and his daughter

    “That response got me crying as I considered the years I had invested in the relationship,” she said.

  • Why I abandoned my sick father – Asake breaks silence

    Why I abandoned my sick father – Asake breaks silence

    Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake has reacted to a viral video of his father seeking financial assistance from the public due to what he described as “health struggles”.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that a man identified as Fatai Odunsi in a video that surfaced on social media, revealed he has been suffering from a stroke since 2022.

    Odunsi alleged that he has not seen Asake since his stroke and claimed that the singer has consistently ignored his calls.

    “I am the father to Asake who is singing. The last time I saw him was when this thing happened to me on March 29, 2022,” he said.

    “He does not pick up my calls anytime I call him. Now I have become tired. I have been looking for this my brother and I recently met with him.”

    In reaction, Asake took to his social media to address the situation through a song, where he claimed that his father was attempting to manipulate him despite his generosity.

    “You can’t please the world. Whatever you do, do it for God and always remember the day you’ll die and meet your God. My people, can you see? Even my father wants to cajole me. I used to press money for him and I do it with one mind. No one can quench my fire. God is the one that is taking me ahead in life,” he sang in Yoruba.

  • Father of Grammy nominated singer, Asake begs public for help as he battles stroke

    Father of Grammy nominated singer, Asake begs public for help as he battles stroke

    A video of Fatai Odunsi, the father of Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, soliciting for help following his battle with stroke has surfaced on social media. 

    Fatai Odunsi, according to the video, was left paralysed after suffering a stroke. He’s however,  seeking public financial assistance to cover his medical expenses, leading to accusations that the music star has abandoned his ailing father despite his success.

    Following the news, the singer has now found himself at the centre of controversy, with many criticising him for not caring for his father. However, conflicting narratives soon emerged about Malo’s role in Asake’s life.

    Some sources alleged that Malo was a supportive father who raised Asake singlehandedly after his mother left when he was three years old. Others countered this claim, stating that the singer had been abandoned by his father and only had a strong relationship with his mother, whose name he adopted as his stage name.

    A Facebook user, Segun Ben-Ajayi, shut down allegations that Malo was a deadbeat father, insisting that he played a crucial role in Asake’s upbringing. “Malo was never an absentee father. He raised Asake alone when his mother left. Now, ironically, the singer enjoys his success with the very person who abandoned him,” Ben-Ajayi wrote.