• Announcement: According to a family statement released by his daughter, Dupe Ogundepo-Falana, the iconic Ijala (hunter’s poetry) chanter died on Monday, August 24.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Cultural Legacy: Born in Saki, Oyo State, Ogundepo rose to prominence as a towering figure in Yoruba oral literature. Through his performances, writings, and profound command of indigenous language and history, he played a vital role in preserving and promoting Yoruba cultural heritage.

  • Tributes and Funeral Arrangements: The family expressed appreciation for the widespread condolences from literary communities, traditional leaders, and institutions. They requested privacy during their mourning period and noted that funeral arrangements will be announced later.

  Beyond his artistic contributions, Ogundepo was widely respected as a community leader, mentor, and wise counselor whose life and work left a lasting impact on generations.

Security personnel had to step in following a hostile incident involving Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, outside the Cape Town Regional Court in South Africa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Court Proceedings: Adetshina appeared in court for ongoing hearings related to a legal challenge brought by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, which alleges that she lacks valid immigration status.

  • The Incident: According to viral footage, the beauty queen was shoved and harassed by chanting onlookers as she exited the courthouse before security intervened to clear a path.

  • Legal Stance: Adetshina maintains that she was born in South Africa and is actively contesting the deportation attempts through legal channels.

• Prominent Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, widely known as Poco Lee, has reportedly been remanded in a UK correctional facility following allegations of an assault offense.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Benjamin Kuti, founder of the community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (also known as the Oluomo of Derby), confirmed to The PUNCH that the artist is slated for a plea hearing at the Snaresbrook Crown Court.

  • According to Kuti, who regularly tracks and supports legal cases involving Nigerians in the UK, the court session is scheduled to take place on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

  • While initial online rumors that surfaced around August 19 pointed toward rape allegations, details concerning the specific incident and the identity of the complainant remain unverified independently.

  • Kuti emphasized the importance of allowing the judicial process to unfold, noting that the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and confirmed plans to attend the upcoming hearing to offer community support.