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Carter Efe tops Twitch in Africa, Davido fuels record stream
Carter Efe is now the top streamer across Africa on Twitch. He blew past the previous record holder after a collab with Davido, hitting over four hundred six thousand followers. That specific livestream with the Afrobeats star pulled in eighty-three thousand viewers at its peak, a new high for the continent. It also made Efe the first African to get more than twenty thousand subscribers on the platform. Davido's involvement was key, even linking him up with other celebrities during the stream. The whole event sparked a lot of chatter online, with fans celebrating the milestone.
Angela skips events, says some invites are poisoned plans
Angela Okorie says she skips a lot of events on purpose. The actress thinks some invitations are actually traps meant to hurt people. She relies on prayer to figure out who has bad intentions. She claims some hosts do not even like her; they just want her there because she makes parties fun. Okorie says no payment is big enough to make her ignore her own instincts about a place. She referenced other celebrity dramas as examples of hidden dangers. Okorie believes she has been targeted before, but her faith and personal strength protected her. She ended her post with a warning about being careful with every invitation.
Naija weddings go big, from trains to trillion-naira glam
Nigerian celebrity weddings this year were next level. Davido and Chioma had a massive multi-million dollar ceremony in Miami, complete with a tribute to their late son. Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola did a lavish multi-country destination event spanning Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. Earlier, Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux blended Tanzanian and Nigerian ceremonies, going massively viral online. Music icon 2Baba married lawmaker Natasha Osawaru in Abuja. Nollywood saw unions like Ruby Ojiakor marrying Moc Madu in Asaba and veteran actress Eve Esin having a traditional wedding. The most unique might be Shawn Faqua and Sharon Maduekwe, who held Nigeria's first wedding on a moving train between Lagos and Ibadan.
Lateef thanks Gov, Ekiti set visit fuels Yoruba epic
Lateef Adedimeji thanked Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji for stopping by his movie set. The actor said he, his wife, and the whole team were honored by the governor's show of support. Adedimeji posted that the visit boosted everyone's morale, making them more determined to finish a top-tier project. He believes the film will highlight the culture and history of the Ekiti people and the broader Yoruba community. He praised the governor's focus on supporting arts and preserving local heritage. Adedimeji said this encouragement strengthens their commitment to telling a powerful story with this production.
Davido clears the air with Omah Lay, ‘With You’ born from DM
Davido explained how his track with Omah Lay came together. It started after a livestream with Kai Cenat, where Davido played Omah Lay's music. Omah Lay later tweeted his surprise, admitting he thought Davido disliked him. That tweet prompted Davido to message him directly, asking why he would think that. They had never even met. The conversation led to swapping numbers and working on music together. They made about four songs during that exchange. Omah Lay picked the one they eventually put out, which became the collab 'With You.'
Jarvis denies cheating, says Peller had her login
Jarvis just responded to breakup gossip involving her and Peller, the influencer who recently crashed his car. She says any rumors about her cheating are completely false. She confirmed they are broken up, noting he was the one who ended things. His recent emotional outburst, including the accident, surprised her. Jarvis stated she was completely transparent during their relationship, giving him unrestricted access to her accounts and her personal history. She described herself as an open book for him, prioritizing honesty above all. Her point was that he knew everything about her life, making infidelity claims impossible from her side.
Adunni Ade shuts down 50th birthday rumors, calls it sikini age
Adunni Ade had to shut down some age rumors after a weird Instagram offer. A cinematographer named Virtue messaged her, volunteering to film her big 50th birthday next year for free. The actress found the whole thing pretty funny, but also a little tiring. She told her followers, again, that she is not forty-eight or forty-nine years old. She joked that people are too obsessed with her age, asking them to stop adding years to her life. She did give the photographer some professional advice, though, telling him to post more of his work. She said maybe she would hire him for a future party, just not a fiftieth birthday bash.
Soun remakes his hit film, Eda Onile Ola cries foul
Veteran filmmaker Lere Osunpaimo, also called Eda Onile Ola, is publicly calling for help. He says the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, is trying to remake his famous movie Ogbori Elemoso without permission. He named Governor Seyi Makinde and Pastor Enoch Adeboye as potential mediators. Osunpaimo claims the monarch first discussed a remake with him, asking for a budget. After he proposed around one hundred million naira, talks stalled. Later, a group representing a studio visited his home, insisting they had the king's backing. They deposited a large sum he considered manipulative, so he returned it and sent a legal warning. The group allegedly dismissed his rights, saying the Oba's support overruled them. The filmmaker links the...
UJAM drops Grit, Wurlitzer gets wild
UJAM just released a new virtual instrument called Virtual Pianist Grit. It's based on a modified Wurlitzer 120 electric piano, giving it a rougher sound than their previous Vibe model. This plugin acts like a session musician, generating rhythmic piano phrases automatically. It has five tonal characters and dozens of rhythmic styles, aiming for a performance feel suited for funk, soul, or ambient tracks. You can also play the sampled instrument directly. It's on sale for fifty-nine dollars until late January. After that, the price nearly doubles. A loyalty discount and a bundle option are also available.
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