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Portable cries out as promoter demands N20bn over failed US show

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Habeeb Okikiola, the fast-rising Nigerian singer better known as Portable, says he has been asked to pay N20 billion in damages for a failed show in the United States.

In a recent video, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner is seen lamenting over a shady deal he got himself into with an international music promoter.

Portable said Ijoba Danku, his former manager, secured the contract with the international promoter who promised to get him a US visa.

He said after visiting the embassy on five different occasions — in what appeared to be failed missions — he gave up on the US show.

“They want to kill my career. There was a time when my manager, Ijoba Danku that I sacked collected a useless contract. They said I was going to America,” he said.

“I went to the embassy five times. I saw the documents, they said it was ten plus me that I was traveling with. I don’t even know who they are. I went to the embassy five times and I was denied a visa.

“Now, I’ve met someone who is willing to take me to America, and Wale Bouncer from FT entertainment said I would pay N20 billion for damages. Where do you want to see it? You’re a thief.

“It was N3.5 million that I was paid for the show and they want me to pay N2 billion. I even begged that I should pay N12 million and I’ve paid N2 million twice.

“Help me, I can’t pay anymore. There’s nothing that will happen, let’s meet in court.”

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Dayo Amusa welcomes first child in US

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Dayo Amusa, the Nigerian actress, has announced the arrival of her first child — a baby boy.

Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, first broke the news on Monday via Instagram.

“@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote.

Dayo also confirmed the report, sharing her excitement on social media.

In the caption, the 41-year-old wrote, “ALHAMDULILAH 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 My treasure has arrived. It’s a boy”.

The announcement has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the industry.

Tawa Ajisefini, the actress, congratulated Dayo on the arrival of her newborn, she wrote, “Oluwa o shey ooooo… a mo lore 💃💃😀😀🎈🎈🍾🍾🍾💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️. Iya okomi, congratulations sissy🫂🫂🫂🎈🎈 olorun a ka mo wa🤲🤲 Mama na boy💃💃💃💃💃”.

Toyin Adewale, another actress, also joined in the celebration.

“Oluwaseun ooo 🙏💃💃. Allihamdulilahi Robil Al’amin. Iro Ayo lao magbo lagbala olododo 🙏 Adufeade mo ba e yo🤩 @dayoamusa. Ayo na abawa kale Insha Allah 🙏. Welcome home, little Prince 🤴💙,” she wrote.

Details about the child’s father remain undisclosed.

Dayo started acting in 2002 and debuted as a producer in 2006. Known for her versatility, she has starred in Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. She has also received several accolades for her talent.

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Wizkid unveils tracklist for new album ‘Morayo’

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November 19, 2024 8:13 am

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Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Morayo’.

The highly anticipated project, scheduled for November 22, is a tribute to Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s late mother, who passed away in August 2023.

In the tracklist, released on Monday, the singer features artistes like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola.

The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and ‘A Million Blessings’.

Others are ‘Après Minuit’, ‘Bad for You’, ‘Soji’, ‘Don’t Care’, ‘Slow’, ‘Lose’, and ‘Pray’.

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Davido pledges N300m to orphanages, fight drug abuse ahead of birthday

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Davido, the award-winning Nigerian singer, has announced that he will be donating N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria to commemorate his birthday.

The singer, who would be 32 on November 21, disclosed the donation plan via his X page.

In the tweet, Davido revealed that the money will benefit several orphanages and charities focused on preventing drug abuse and addiction among young people.

The Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star added that details of the fund’s disbursement will be unveiled soon.

“Once again my birthday this year we Donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from drug abuse & addiction. This year is N300m. Details to follow soon,” he wrote.

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