Afrobeats artiste Femi Kuti has shared the challenges he faced in building his own identity in music. Naija News reports that the singer, while speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, revealed that from an early age, people constantly compared him to his father, legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and expected him to follow in Fela’s footsteps. Femi said that pressure came from all sides, schoolmates, strangers, and the public who questioned why he did not immediately embrace his father’s style. Over time, he realized he could not be anyone else, not even jazz legends like Charlie Parker or John Coltrane, and certainly not…
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Odera Mbadiwe, the brother of former Big Brother Naija housemate Ocee Mbadiwe, has been found safe in Lagos. Odera, who went missing on Monday, September 1, was last seen around Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. Naija News reports that a family member, Ikechukwu Mbadiwe, confirmed his safe return on Instagram, expressing gratitude to the public for their assistance and support during the search. They also requested privacy as the family recovers from the ordeal. Ikechukwu wrote: “!! ANNOUNCEMENT !! With hearts full of gratitude to God, we are overjoyed to announce that Odera has been found safely. We sincerely thank…
The Premier League has unveiled its shortlist for the August Player of the Month award, with eight stars from across the division recognised for their standout performances at the start of the 2025-2026 season. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) Arsenal’s new defensive star Riccardo Calafiori has wasted no time making his mark in England. The Italian combined rock-solid defending with attacking flair, scoring the winner against Manchester United and supplying two assists in a 5-0 thrashing of Leeds. His influence helped Mikel Arteta’s men concede just once all month. Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) Liverpool’s summer signing, Hugo Ekitike, has hit the ground running,…
A former member of the House of Representatives and serving Federal Commissioner in the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Hon. Johnson Agbonayinma, has debunked reports linking the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, to food poisoning. In a statement on Thursday, Agbonayinma dismissed the reports making the rounds on social media, describing them as false, malicious, and misleading. “The stories being circulated are completely unfounded. There was no food poisoning. The claim that he reacted to a meal is pure fabrication,” he said. The CCB Commissioner also faulted attempts to drag names and institutions into the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed claims by the Nigeria Police Force that its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), had a camp dismantled in Anambra State. Naija News understands that the police had earlier announced that its operatives destroyed a suspected ESN camp in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, linking the site to the separatist group. But in a statement issued on Thursday, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, described the claim as false and misleading. “We have no camp for police to dismantle in Anambra or anywhere else,” the statement read. ‘No Evidence Against Us’ The pro-Biafra…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by Governor Dauda Lawal that he can end banditry in the state in two months. Naija News reports that Lawal had stated that he knows where the bandits in the state reside and would put an end to insecurity if given direct control over security agencies. However, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, the APC strongly criticised the governor’s comments, accusing him of “harboring bandits” and failing to deliver on his campaign promise to end insecurity within two months of assuming office. The…
“Caricature” is an enthralling and captivating new buzzing harmony, which is sure to leave every good music lover on their dance floor, delivered by a well-known songstress and singer called FOLA. Moreover, the newly delivered banger was brought out from his latest electrifying and mood-evoking extended play “Catharsis (Album).” Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post FOLA – Caricature appeared first on Val9ja.
“Healer” is a heartfelt and buzz-worthy scorching lyric that has brought fire onto the stage and was delivered not too long ago by a proficient and phenomenally gifted superstar called FOLA. This captivating lyrical track was from his newest significant Album that is trending over the music world, regarded as “Catharsis (Album) .“ Ultimately, the newly launched record is aone which tgends to captivate good music lovers and all great singers, this banger is good to be on your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post FOLA – Healer appeared first on Val9ja.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Daniel Levy has stepped down as Executive Chairman after almost a quarter of a century in charge. Daniel Levy, who took over in 2001, leaves his role as the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League. Under his leadership, Spurs have been transformed from a mid-table side into a global powerhouse, boasting regular Champions League campaigns, a state-of-the-art training ground, and one of the most advanced stadiums in world football. Reflecting on his tenure, Levy said: “I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees. We…
Singer Portable’s fourth wife, actress Ashabi Simple, has shared an emotional message about her marriage. Naija News reports that she expressed her feelings in a post on her Instagram page. Ashabi, whose real name is Omobolarinde Akinyanju, is a Nollywood actress and mother of at least two of Portable’s children. Their union became public when the singer confirmed their relationship during their child’s naming ceremony. Since then, she has often shared affectionate words about their life together, describing Portable as her love and a man with grace. In her latest message, she wrote about how every moment with her husband…
