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Toyin Abraham exposed paid trolls for a harassment campaign
Screenshots and confessions piled up after trolls got caught taking money to harass Toyin Abraham over viral photos with President Bola Tinubu. Actress fires back with receipts ready Toyin Abraham warned attackers after her Tinubu photos went viral. Public exposure awaits those who dragged her for no reason. Forgiveness happened, but truth bombs are coming soon. Clean hands and faith fuel her confidence about justice. Coordinated campaign gets exposed An X user revealed that the harassment was a sponsored activity. Mariolexxx admitted to joining the campaign to spam her posts. Everyone got told to ask her what Tinubu said. Alabosi became the insult they pushed in every section. Evidence stacks up against trolls Screenshots from...
Pere Egbi defended a tattooed Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo
A pastor getting inked triggered backlash, and Pere Egbi stepped up to blast the selective judgment around clergy style choices. Reality star backs inked pastor Big Brother Naija alum Pere Egbi defended Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo publicly. Okonkwo leads David's Christian Centre and caught heat for the tattoo. Body art doesn't diminish pastoral credibility, according to Egbi. Critics got slammed for their selective outrage over appearances. Double standards called out Braided pastors and dreadlocked clergy face less backlash than tattooed ones. Earrings on religious leaders somehow pass without major controversy. Jerry-curled hair receives acceptance, while ink triggers moral panic. Inconsistent reactions reveal flawed judgment about...
Promoters rejected Fave for a birthday concert in Nigeria
A birthday concert got blocked when promoters claimed Ramadan restrictions apply to all Nigerian shows, leaving Fave scrambling for options. Ramadan clash derails concert plans Multiple promoters turned down Fave's proposed birthday show. Ramadan restrictions were cited as the reason for every rejection. March 13 was supposed to mark her first independent performance. Southern Nigeria upbringing left her unaware of such policies until recently. Religious confusion sparks public plea Christian faith makes the restriction personally confusing for the singer. Respect for all religions doesn't erase her business concerns. Growing up south, she encountered Ramadan practices in her late teens. Organizers willing to work around the issue...
Prophet Odumeje encouraged Davido after a Grammy loss
A Grammy snub triggered a public pep talk when an Anambra cleric told Davido to ignore the award show and remember his existing legacy. Odumeje drops motivational message Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere rallied behind the musician after the loss. Davido's achievements already function as his real trophy, according to him. Refusing to let critics dim the artist's fire became central advice. Fresh songs should shock listeners instead of chasing validation, Odumeje argued. Grammy night delivered a setback Best African Music Performance nomination went to someone else in 2026. South African singer Tyla walked away with the category win. Davido's bid for the trophy fell short at the ceremony. Wife and supporters came through Chioma...
Desmond Elliot honored three friends on his birthday
A 51st birthday became a memorial moment when Desmond Elliot channeled his celebration into honoring three recently departed figures. Birthday turns into tribute Desmond Elliot hit 51 on Wednesday. Bukky Coker, Gbenga Adenowo, and Omolara Obatolu received their tribute. Prayers for their families filled his message. Gratitude for life dominated the birthday post. Social media exploded with wishes Fans flooded his timeline with prayers and blessings. One follower called him a future president. Industry peers like Ufuoma McDermott sent birthday love. Chioma Akpotha and Nancy Isime joined the celebration. From Lagos roots to Nollywood stardom Born Feb. 4, 1974, Elliot started in Lagos TV soaps. Everyday People, One Too Much, and...
Reservoir Media raised a forecast after revenue grew
An 8% year-over-year revenue bump pushed Reservoir Media's quarterly earnings to $45.6 million, and the company responded by raising its full-year outlook. Reservoir Media's fiscal Q3 2026 numbers Reservoir Media pulled in $45.6 million for the three months ending December 31, 2025. Organic growth clocked in at 5% after stripping out acquisitions. Operating income landed at $10.3 million, an 8% year-over-year climb. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to $19.2 million for the quarter. Music publishing breakdown Publishing revenue reached $30.1 million, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase. Performance revenue jumped 42% to $6.2 million. Sync revenue grew 11% to $4.6 million, while mechanicals dropped 37%. OIBDA for that segment surged 21%...
Virgin Music Group extended a deal with Gallo and CCA
A renewed global distribution agreement keeps South Africa's oldest indie label and its content affiliate plugged into a massive international pipeline for African music. Virgin Music Group and Gallo/CCA renewal Virgin Music Group extended its worldwide distribution deal with Gallo Record Company and Content Connect Africa. Gallo and CCA keep handling artist development, while Virgin manages monetization and global reach. Nicole Thomas, Virgin Music Group South Africa's managing director, got promoted in December. Gallo Record Company's legacy Gallo Record Company, founded in 1926, hits its 100th anniversary this year. Past releases feature Miriam Makeba, Lucky Dube, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Current artists span hip hop...
Avex Music Group locked a deal with The Orchard
A fresh worldwide distribution pact just landed between a Japanese entertainment heavyweight and a major indie distributor, shaking up how new releases hit international markets. Avex Music Group and The Orchard deal Avex Music Group is locked in a distribution agreement with The Orchard for upcoming releases. Coverage spans global territories, excluding Japan, China, and Korea. We The Band, Justin Bieber's long-time backing group, will drop music first. Avex's corporate footprint Avex, founded in 1988, runs over 40 labels with 1,500-plus employees globally. Revenue nearly hit USD $1 billion in 2024. Operations cover talent management, publishing, touring, and marketing. Ten offices sit across multiple countries worldwide. Brandon...
ElevenLabs reached an $11 billion valuation
A $500 million Series D just catapulted ElevenLabs to an $11 billion valuation, tripling what the AI audio startup was worth barely a year ago. The massive funding haul ElevenLabs pulled in $500 million with Sequoia Capital steering the round. Andrew Reed snagged a board seat as part of the deal. Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ both doubled down on their existing stakes. Lightspeed Venture Partners, Evantic Capital, and BOND hopped in as fresh backers. Valuation trajectory has been wild ElevenLabs sat at $3.3 billion after its $180 million Series C in January 2025. A $100 million tender offer last fall pegged the company at $6.6 billion. NVIDIA made a strategic investment back in September 2025. Total fundraising across five rounds...
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