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‘Outright Disrespect!’ — VDM Backs Fela Amid Wizkid, Seun Kuti Feud.

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Social media influencer and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accused Afrobeat star Wizkid of disrespecting the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

VDM made the allegations in a series of viral videos released on Thursday, amid the ongoing public dispute between Wizkid and Fela’s son, Seun Kuti.

In the videos, VDM claimed that Wizkid sampled Fela’s classic song “Zombie” and incorporated Fela’s signature “yeh yeh” adlibs into his music. He also alleged that Wizkid copied lyrics from his 2011 hit “Holla At Your Boy”, which he said were originally from the song “Seven” by the group GIRLS. According to VDM, these acts amounted to a disrespect of Fela Kuti’s legacy.

‘Nigeria Doesn’t Honour Its Legends’

In another online post, VDM lamented what he called Nigeria’s failure to properly recognise and honour its music legends, contrasting the respect other countries show their artistes. He argued that Nigerian pioneers are often dismissed as “past glory.”

VDM listed several veteran musicians, including Eldee the Don, African China, Plantation Boiz, P-Square, Remedies, Tony Tetuila, Jazzman Olofin, 9ice, Vector, Sasha P, Asa, Weird MC, 2Face Idibia, and Blackface, noting that many of them face insults or are ignored when they speak on national or industry issues.

He also criticised Wizkid’s comments, claiming they encouraged some fans to insult the late Fela Kuti. VDM stressed that while disagreements are normal in the music industry, Wizkid should have handled the situation more maturely, warning that the debate had escalated into an attack on a national icon.

Wizkid vs Fela Kuti Comparisons

VDM dismissed claims that Wizkid’s Grammy win places him above Fela Kuti. He argued that Wizkid’s 2021 Grammy for Best Music Video as a featured artiste on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl was largely influenced by Beyoncé, rather than reflecting Wizkid’s solo artistry.

He pointed out that Beyoncé has consistently celebrated Fela Kuti, including performing “Zombie” as a tribute and praising him in interviews. He also noted that Zombie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025, and Fela is expected to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.

In contrast, VDM praised Burna Boy and Tems, saying their Grammy wins were earned purely on individual merit—citing Burna Boy’s Best Global Music Album win for Twice As Tall and Tems’ multiple Grammy awards.

Defending Fela’s Legacy

VDM also defended Fela Kuti against criticisms of his personal life, including his multiple marriages, comparing him to historical figures like King Solomon who are revered despite similar controversies.

He insisted that Wizkid has not surpassed Fela Kuti, or other members of the Kuti dynasty such as Femi, Seun, and Made Kuti, highlighting the family’s enduring influence on African music and global culture.

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‘I Was Surprised’ – Krizbeatz Opens Up On What Tiwa Savage Was Doing At Home.

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Nigerian music producer Krizbeatz has recounted an experience from a visit to the residence of popular Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The producer shared the story while speaking about his Christian faith during an interview on the Zikoko podcast.

Krizbeatz described himself as someone who grew up in the church and has continued to maintain a connection with Christianity.

Recalling his encounter with Tiwa Savage during a music production session, he said he visited the singer’s home to work on her song titled Energy.

However, he was surprised by what he found the award-winning singer doing when he arrived at her residence.

According to him, Tiwa Savage was reading the Bible at the time.

He said, “I am the producer of Tiwa Savage’s song ‘Energy.’ The day I visited her house to produce the song, I saw her reading the Bible.”

Meanwhile, Tiwa Savage recently responded to a social media user who questioned her decision to describe herself as an African Baddie.

The controversy started after the man criticised the singer for using the description despite being in her 40s.

He wrote, “African baddie at 40… this one no serious.”

Reacting, the singer disclosed that she is 46 years old and expressed confidence in her appearance, financial status and music career.

She also dismissed the criticism while promoting her forthcoming song, African Baddie.

Tiwa wrote, “46, fine, paid, unbothered and dropping my super hottttt record ‘African Baddie’ on Friday. What exactly is the problem, boy?😂 #AfricanBaddie.”

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We Will Work Towards Our Wedding” – Nkechi Blessing Reconciles With Ex-Husband, Falegan.

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has rekindled her relationship with her former partner, Opeyemi Falegan, four years after their highly publicised breakup.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The actress announced their reconciliation during a TikTok live session on Saturday night, revealing that they had been communicating since February 2026.

However, Nkechi said she had made a public apology a condition for rebuilding their relationship, insisting that Falegan must take responsibility for some of the negative remarks he made about her during their past disagreement.

According to her, his previous comments have continued to resurface online, with some social media users recently using them to ridicule and attack her.

She said: “I told you in February that if we must do this, you have to apologize to me because what you said years ago, some irrelevant nitwits still used it to insult me yesterday. That is to tell you that the internet never forgets. Anything dey outside? Lie, is anything dey outside? I have gone back to square one. You people should watch me and my baby; we will work towards our wedding, my love.”

Falegan subsequently acknowledged his past actions and tendered an apology to the actress.

He said: “From the bottom of my heart to the depth of my soul, I’m sorry, Nkechi. That’s in the past.”

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‘I Was Shocked’ – Funke Akindele Speaks On Influencer Who Ignored Her Promo Offer.

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has revealed how a social media influencer ignored and turned down her offer to pay for promotional content for her 2024 movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Akindele made the revelation during a panel discussion at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND).

The actress explained that she was initially hesitant to contact the unnamed influencer but eventually decided to reach out to explore a possible promotional partnership for the movie.

According to her, she waited for several days before receiving a response that the influencer’s management was not interested in the proposed collaboration.

Akindele said she even offered to pay for the promotional content, but the influencer allegedly ignored her message.

Despite the experience, the filmmaker maintained that the rejection did not discourage her from seeking promotional partnerships, adding that she had learnt not to allow such situations to affect her emotionally.

She also disclosed that she later came across claims that she had blocked someone over the disagreement but did not reveal the identity of the influencer.

Recounting the experience, she said:

“There was this influencer I reached out to, I sent a message to them that I would like to create content. One, two, three… for almost a week. And I did not want to send this message, this was during ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ but I tried and I was like let me send it, so I sent it.

“The person was like ‘I am sorry, my management does not want me to do this’. And I was like ‘I would pay’ but the person ignored me. Then months after, I read that I blocked somebody because of this.

“I didn’t let it affect me. I embraced it. I didn’t go and reply. I just said, God, take control. I got back to it.”

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