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“Samklef Claims Fela Stole Afrobeat, Sparks Internet Firestorm”

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Popular Nigerian record producer Samuel Oguachuba, known as Samklef, has sparked fresh controversy by claiming that Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was not the true pioneer of the genre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Samklef alleged that the late Fela borrowed heavily from veteran musician Orlando Julius Ekemode, whom he called the real originator of Afrobeat.

According to Naija News, Samklef made the comments amid the ongoing feud between his former associate Wizkid and members of Fela’s family.

On his (formerly Twitter) account, Samklef shared a photo of Orlando Julius and accused Fela of appropriating his musical style.

“This is the man that created Afrobeat! His name is Orlando Julius Ekemode! Fela stole his style!” he wrote.

He went on to claim that Orlando Julius had a major influence on Fela’s musical development, even teaching him how to play the saxophone.

“The problem with Nigeria is we lack proper documentation. I will start teaching una history,” Samklef added.

The remarks have generated mixed reactions online, with some supporting calls to revisit Afrobeat’s origins, while others accused Samklef of trying to undermine Fela’s legacy.

Music enthusiasts noted that Orlando Julius was indeed a key figure in early Afro-soul and Afrobeat-influenced sounds in the 1960s and 1970s. However, scholars and music historians widely credit Fela with pioneering Afrobeat by fusing funk, jazz, salsa, calypso, and West African rhythms, while using the genre to deliver politically charged messages.

Fela’s innovation, consistency, and global influence remain central to his recognition as the defining figure in Afrobeat.

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SHOCKING CONFESSION: BBNaija Star Kamsy Drops A Bombshell—”I Don’t Even Have A Bra Size!”.

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Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Kamsy has sparked widespread conversation across social media platforms—including X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—after opening up about her struggles with finding proper-fitting bras due to her bust size.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The 24-year-old reality TV star made the candid revelation during a chat with a fellow housemate on Monday, explaining that she doesn’t have a designated bra size because finding the right fit has always been a challenge. Her openness drew mixed reactions from viewers, with many praising her for addressing a common issue faced by full-busted women, while others reacted with humor.

Who is Kamsy?

  • Origin & Profession: Based in Lagos and hailing from Imo State, Kamsy is an event planner, gift curator, and decorator.

  • Creative Pursuits: She also identifies as a scriptwriter and filmmaker with a passion for creative arts.

  • BBNaija Strategy: Upon entering the house, Kamsy promised to deliver “chaos, mystery, and drama,” backed by her sharp humor, style, and confident personality. She has also openly admitted that she does not forgive easily.

Her latest confession adds to her growing popularity as one of the most talked-about contestants of the season.

Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, BBNaija Season 11 features 29 housemates competing over 10 weeks for a ultimate grand prize worth ₦160 million.

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THE DARK SIDE OF FAME: Jide Kosoko Exposes The Vicious Rumors And Greed Behind Late Wife Ritual Claims!.

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  • Denial of Involvement: Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko strongly denied allegations that he had a hand in his late wife’s death or used her for money rituals, calling the claims hurtful and completely baseless [cite: Veteran-Nollywood-actor-Jide-Kosoko-has-reacted-to-allegations-linking-him-to-the-death-of-his-late-wife-denying-any-involvement-in-the-incident., Kosoko-rejected-the-claims-that-he-had-anything-to-do-with-his-wife-s-death-describing-the-allegations-as-hurtful-and-without-proof., The-movie-star-said-those-spreading-the-claims-should-be-ready-to-face-the-same-accusations-if-they-believe-such-stories-adding-that-he-never-harmed-his-wife-or-used-her-for-any-ritual-purpose., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-do-so-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Call Out to Accusers: During an interview with FeelRightNews TV, Kosoko hit back at his critics, questioning their lack of evidence and stating that those spreading malicious stories should be ready to face similar accusations [cite: reports-that-the-actor-spoke-during-an-interview-with-FeelRightNews-TV-where-he-addressed-the-accusations-made-against-him-over-the-years., Kosoko-rejected-the-claims-that-he-had-anything-to-do-with-his-wife-s-death-describing-the-allegations-as-hurtful-and-without-proof., He-questioned-why-some-people-would-make-such-serious-accusations-against-him-without-evidence, The-movie-star-said-those-spreading-the-claims-should-be-ready-to-face-the-same-accusations-if-they-believe-such-stories-adding-that-he-never-harmed-his-wife-or-used-her-for-any-ritual-purpose., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-doso-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].

    Family Life and Marriages

    • Explanation on Re-marriage: Kosoko revealed that marrying again was not originally part of his plans, attributing his decision to circumstances and “longer throat,” while praising his current wife as a supportive and good partner [cite: The-actor-also-spoke-about-his-family-life-revealing-that-getting-married-to-another-wife-was-not-part-of-his-original-plan., He-explained-that-circumstances-influenced-his-decision-while-also-acknowledging-that-his-second-wife-has-been-supportive-and-caring., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-do-so-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].

    • Marital History: The actor has been married to multiple women over his lifetime, including his first wife Ganiyat (a customs officer and mother to actresses Sola and Bidemi Kosoko), his second wife Henrietta (a prominent Nollywood actress who passed away in 2016 at 53), and his surviving wife, Karimat Kosoko [cite: Jide-Kosoko-was-married-to-Ganiyat-Kosoko-Henrietta-Kosoko-Karimat-Kareemat-Kosoko-and-other-wives-at-different-periods-of-his-life., His-first-wife-Ganiyat-was-a-businesswoman-who-worked-with-the-Nigerian-Customs-Service-and-their-marriage-produced-children-including-actresses-Sola-Kosoko-and-Bidemi-Kosoko., His-second-wife-Henrietta-was-a-Nollywood-actress-and-a-member-of-the-Association-of-Nigerian-Theatre-Arts-Practitioners-ANTP-she-died-in-2016-at-the-age-of-53., His-surviving-wife-is-Karimat-Kareemat-Kosoko-whom-he-remains-married-to-after-the-deaths-of-some-of-his-former-wives.].

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I Didn’t Lose My Faith In God – Ayo Makun Reveals Why He Stopped Attending Church.

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Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun has opened up about his decision to step away from regular church attendance, clarifying that the move stemmed from a period of personal struggle rather than a loss of faith in God.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key Highlights from AY Makun’s Revelation

  • Fear of Public Judgment: AY shared that following a wave of negative online publicity, attending service became uncomfortable due to fear of being judged by fellow worshippers. During this phase, he chose to practice his faith privately.

  • Finding temporary acceptance: The actor later joined a new congregation where he initially felt welcomed by the lead pastor, the pastor’s family, and church leadership.

  • Dropped Over Public Perception: Despite finding a welcoming space, AY revealed he was abruptly removed from participating in a church program after leaders expressed concerns about public backlash regarding his presence.

  • Questioning the Purpose of Church: Reflecting on the exclusion, the comedian questioned whether public opinion should dictate who is welcomed into a house of God:

    “At some point, I was invited to be part of an upcoming programme. Later, after some internal discussions, I was told I would no longer be participating because of concerns about public perception surrounding me. I respected the decision, but I left with a question.

    “When did public opinion become stronger than one’s relationship with the altar and faith? He didn’t say, ‘Come after everyone has accepted your story.’ He said, ‘Come.’ No matter what you’re going through, just come… Who is the church really for?”

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