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‘My song was the President’s ringtone’ – Davido claims

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Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that his breakthrough hit, ‘Dami Duro,’ which was released in 2012, was the ringtone of the then Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan.

Davido explained that his father, Deji Adeleke, who was initially against his decision to do music, later gave him his support after ‘Dami Duro’ got presidential attention, among other accolades.

In a recent interview on Power 105.1 FM, United States, Davido said, “My dad accepted my decision to do music after he heard my second single, ‘Dami Duro.’ The song blew up.

“Before then, my dad was using the police and army to stop my show and arrest show promoters, artists and everyone connected to any show I am billed to perform in.

“But when ‘Dami Duro’ became a huge success… I think it was the President’s ringtone. Someone told me. At that point, people started advising my dad to allow me do music.

“I went further and accepted to return to school. I said I didn’t have to run away, that I should have spoken to him. No way, I was younger then and he was unapproachable.

“I told him I was scared of him. Then I was a kid. Now, we are best friends, we talk about everything. He comes to all my shows. He is very involved in my business.”

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I’ll work with any political party – Iyabo Ojo tells critics after FAAN video

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Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has said she will work with any political party to build a better tomorrow for Nigeria.

She stated this following her controversial promotional clip for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN.

Recall that a video recently shared by FAAN on X, captured Iyabo praising and promoting what she described as improvements at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.


Also posting the video, she wrote “FAAN is changing for the better in so many ways. I’m so proud of my country.”

The development sparked mixed reactions online due to her previously known political stance, with many reminding FAAN and the Federal government of how the actress previously criticised Tinubu administration, and also supported Peter Obi against him during the 2023 general election.

Reacting to the development, Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, debunked claims online that Ojo had been awarded any contract by the authorities, or appointed as its ambassador.

Speaking amid the backlash, Iyabo Ojo who stated that she’s unapologetic, clarified that she did the video out of her good will to promote her country.

While denying being paid for the video, Iyabo Ojo noted that she’s ready to work for any political party to build a better tomorrow.

Iyabo Ojo wrote on her Instagram page; “I’m Nigerian. And I’m a voice. When I see progress, airports upgraded, roads rebuilt, systems improved etc, I shout it from the rooftops if need be, not because I am being paid, not because I am political, but because I feel it and I want good for my country. I will continue to use my craft, my voice, to promote Nigeria, and I am unapologetic about it.

“FAAN approached me that you have seen the changes. Please help us spread the word. So I did it for free. No contract. Just love for Nigeria. If Nigeria must rise we ALL must build it. Silence helps no one. I will work with any political party as long as it is building a better tomorrow for our dear nation. No agenda. Just hands joined. Let’s stop dividing”, she said.

This came amid the ongoing appointment of many celebrities and influencers by president Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, to lead support groups for his father’s re-election.

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Why I don’t go to church – Vector Tha Viper

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Famous Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has revealed why he doesn’t attend church, disclosing that he doesn’t believe in church as an edifice.

Speaking in a recent episode of the BTC podcast, Vector explained that he believes in church as “a human being” not a building.

He claimed that the bible emphasises that God is more interested in human heart, stressing that the church is inside the person and not merely a building.

“I don’t believe in church as an edifice or a building. I believe in church as a human being. Because even the bible points to that fact that it is your heart that God is interested in.

“Also, I read a page alleged to be from Thomas and one of the statements read, ‘Behold, if the people that lead you tell you the kingdom is in the sky, then the birds of the sky preceed you. If they tell you the kingdom is in the waters, then the fishes preceed you.

“Rather, the kingdom is both inside of you and outside of you. If you know yourselves, you will become known and you would realise that you are the sons of the living Father. But if you would not know yourself, you will dwell in poverty and the poverty would be you’,” he expressed.

Vector added, “So, if the kingdom is in the church, then the alter is more important that you. The kingdom is a conglomerate of believers. But it is rooted in the individualism of your saving. So, you are saved individually by connecting to God.”

The rapper, however, noted that he isn’t against those who attend churches or dominations in Christendom.

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Rift: I’d reconcile with Blaqbonez if he apologised – Odumodublvck

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Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck has expressed his readiness to quash the beef and reconcile with his colleague Blaqbonez if he apologised to him in person.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview with Pulse, the ‘Wotowoto’ crooner said he is not ruling out the possibility of a reconciliation with Blaqbonez, stressing that his Christian background means that he can forgive wrongdoings against him.

He, however, explained that Blaqbonez has not personally approached him for forgiveness, claiming that he has been sending respected industry figures to intervene rather than humble himself and apologise.


Odumodublvck insisted that the rift, which began last year, was more than a rap beef. He accused Blaqbonez of trying to downplay it to a hip-hop beef by releasing diss tracks targeted at him.

“My rift with Blaqbonez is personal. But I won’t rule out the possibility of reconciliation because there is nothing God can’t forgive. However, you can only forgive a contrite heart.

“You are sending big artists to come and beg me but because you want to maintain a social image, you don’t want to apologise even in private because you feel I would expose you if you do.

“Real men don’t behave like that. I can’t possibly post someone’s apology online. If you can’t humble yourself, you will be stunted,” the rapper remarked.

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