British rapper Dave referenced Nigerian footballers in a controversial lyric on his latest album, The Boy Who Plays The Harp. The artist compared women who misrepresent their ages to Nigerian strikers in a line from Chapter 16. His parents emigrated from Edo State before his birth.
The comparison drew online criticism, with listeners accusing Dave of making broad generalizations about Nigerian athletes. Age falsification remains a persistent issue across Nigerian football programs at youth and senior levels. Officials previously dissolved the under-17 national team because of widespread age manipulation among players.
Dave has worked with Nigerian musicians Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems despite the contentious reference. The...
Nigerian performer Niniola Apata denied marriage rumors in a Saturday interview with Yanga FM Lagos. The 38-year-old singer rejected speculation that secrecy about her wedding motivated her reduced public appearances or affected her professional bookings. She stated her age gives her confidence to speak directly about personal matters.
The Maradona artist has not recorded music with her younger sister Teni despite both working as professional singers. Niniola said timing and circumstances must align before any collaboration happens. She emphasized that commercial considerations guide musical partnerships regardless of family connections between artists.
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade told interviewer Chude Jideonwo that she suffered depression after discovering she had mistakenly claimed to be 22 for three years when she was actually 25. The Afrobeat performer said she could not mentally process the age gap after calculating her birth year. The revelation about her true age affected her psychological well-being for several days.
The artist behind Knack Am described the period as mentally challenging but ultimately educational. She learned how personal denial can damage mental health through the experience. Alade spent years unaware of her correct age before recognizing the discrepancy between her stated and actual years.
Nigerian actress Ruth Kadiri explained her decision to maintain boundaries between personal and professional spheres in her entertainment career. The filmmaker told Jay OnAir that protecting her inner life prevents losing her identity while pursuing public success. She wants to preserve happiness and satisfaction separate from her growing entertainment ventures.
Kadiri refuses to let outside pressures change her approach to fame and privacy. The mother of two married an undisclosed partner and welcomed children between 2019 and 2022. Few details about her family life have reached the public despite her prominence in Nollywood productions.
Nigerian reality television personality Kiddwaya told podcast hosts he spends his time traveling between destinations with friends rather than pursuing traditional employment. The son of billionaire Terry Waya said he chooses leisure over business ventures despite previous claims about working in oil and trade sectors. He explained that marriage would not alter his lifestyle and he would select a partner who shares his preferences for entertainment and travel.
The former contestant said maintaining his family's reputation requires effort to avoid public scandals. He argued that others might mishandle the advantages he inherited. Kiddwaya described his routine as deciding where to fly each morning before spending time with companions at...
Palm oil wholesale prices dropped to 6,565 kyat per viss for the week ending on Wednesday, October 30, down from 6,585 kyat maintained over the previous three weeks. The Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution sets weekly reference rates based on Malaysian and Indonesian prices plus shipping, tariffs and banking charges. Retail prices remain significantly higher than government benchmarks despite official controls.
The Consumer Affairs Department accepts complaints about price manipulation through its 1535 hotline or Facebook channels. Authorities warned that anyone who hoards supplies or artificially inflates prices faces prosecution under the Essential Goods and Services Law. Myanmar imports roughly 700,000 tonnes...
Myanmar authorities detained 151 foreign nationals from 10 countries after a nighttime raid on Saturday, October 22, at KK Park near Myawady Township, targeting illegal gambling and fraud operations. Workers fled toward Myawady's urban areas and across the border into Thailand's Mae Sot when security forces arrived around 11 p.m. Officials transferred detainees to a gymnasium in Ward 4 for processing before deportation.
District Administrator U Kaung San Lin visited the facility to verify adequate security, meals and administrative procedures for those held. Myanmar continues joint efforts with neighboring nations and international groups to dismantle telecom fraud networks operating near its borders. The government pursues systematic...
Three schools in Hsipaw, Shan State North, have resumed operations after government and military officials worked with residents to reopen educational facilities. Authorities recorded 1,230 students attending classes after 75 enrolled on Saturday, with the Education Ministry distributing textbooks and supplies at no cost. No. 1 Basic Education High School welcomed students on Tuesday, October 22, followed by two additional institutions this week.
Hsipaw People's Hospital treated 16 patients on Saturday, providing medical services to area residents. Immigration officials established a temporary office at Konetaw Buddhist Learning Centre to process household records and citizenship documents for ethnic communities. Security teams cleared...
Elders from the Kano region in Kisumu traveled to Bondo on Saturday to comfort Ida Odinga after her husband, Raila's, death. Community leaders praised the former prime minister as a unifying figure whose decades of activism transformed Kenya's democracy and inspired marginalized populations nationwide. Ida accepted their sympathy at the family compound with relatives present.
The Luo community completed mourning rituals on Thursday at the Opoda farm residence. Raila Junior received ceremonial shaving and traditional clothing before carrying a shield and spear through a symbolic battle ceremony. Community members accompanied him through the Tero Buru ritual meant to chase away harmful spirits.
Senator Oburu Oginga confirmed the...
