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It hurts deeply — Wizkid speaks on losing mum

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Afrobeats star, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has revealed that the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’.

According to the singer, it is ‘the deepest pain’ he has ever felt.

“The pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m lost but I pray God will comfort everyone of us,” Wizkid said at his mum’s wake-keep ceremony which took place on Thursday.

Recall Wizkid’s mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023 in London.

A candlelight procession in honour of the singer’s mum was held on Wednesday with Wizkid making his first public appearance following a nearly month-long period of silence as he grieved the loss of his mother.

Born in Surulere, Lagos, on July 26, 1990. Wizkid grew up in a polygamous home with a Muslim father and a Christian mother.

His mum, a formidable cornerstone of strength, lent unwavering backing to her son’s meteoric rise in the industry.

In 2014, Wizkid released ‘Mummy Mi’, a song off his ‘Ayo’ album. The song was dedicated to mothers across the world.

The singer praised Jane for all the joy she gave to him. He also promised to spoil her with the finest things in life.

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Gospel singer Dare Melody loses wife

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The wife of prominent gospel artist Damilare Odunuga, popularly known as Dare Melody, has passed away.

The news of Adedoyin Odunuga’s death was confirmed through a statement shared by Dare Melody on Instagram late Thursday, where he expressed his deep sorrow over the loss.

Earlier today, DM Multimedia, the company associated with Dare Melody, released an official statement, announcing Adedoyin Odunuga’s passing in the early hours of October 24, 2024.

The statement from DM Multimedia honored Mrs. Odunuga as a beloved presence among family, friends, and colleagues. “You will forever be in our hearts,” the message read, capturing the grief felt by those who knew her.

The full message from DM Multimedia added: “Black Day @DM Multimedia: DM Multimedia Mourns The Demise Of The Wife Of The Chairman (Evang. Dare Melody). It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the transition to eternal rest of our beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend (Mrs Adedoyin Odunuga, Nee: Odagi), who passed away early this morning, today, 24th of October 2024. R💔💔💔I💔💔💔P. You will forever be in our hearts. #AdedoyinOdunuga. #Signed: DM Multimedia.”

Since the news broke, condolences have been pouring in for Dare Melody and his family. DM Multimedia has requested that the public keep the family in their thoughts during this difficult time.

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Burna Boy previews new song at sold-out Los Angeles concert

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On October 23, 2024, Burna Boy packed up the Peacock Centre in Los Angeles as he thrilled fans with a collection of his hit singles.

The 2-day concert tagged Headliners Only saw Burna Boy team up with American-Senegalese music icon Akon.

The audience got a peek at one of the unreleased songs from Burna Boy’s next album, which he previewed to the excited crowd.

This is the second song Burna Boy will be previewing after earlier teasing the song ‘Empty Chairs’ off his next album which is expected to be released in 2025.

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Sex demands led to my 14-year absence from acting, says Jumoke George

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Jumoke George, the ace actress, has spoken out about her 14-year absence from the film industry.

In a recent episode of Oyinmomo TV, the actress revealed that her dark skin tone and refusal to exchange sex for roles led to her prolonged hiatus.

Jumoke, who returned to acting some years ago, disclosed that movie directors often complained about her dark skin tone, suggesting she bleach her skin.

She also recalled an incident where a director told her she was being blacklisted for refusing to sleep with them.

“My skin tone was not the only setback I encountered in this business. The other reason why I did not get any roles or see the back of a lens for 14 years is because I refused to sleep around. For my skin tone, they complained that I was too dark and I would tell them to add my lightning to the scene to make me look lighter,” she said.

“You cannot push me into something I do not want to do. I will glow with this skin till old age and do not forget, black does not crack. I started having issues with getting roles when the executives wanted a relationship in exchange for it. The pressure was getting immense and it was more than 20 to 30 people.

“Another thing was that if you dated one of them, broke up, and went ahead to date someone else, they would discuss you among themselves. I said to myself that as long as God exists, I would not find myself in such a space. I had to do so to avoid becoming a pass-around among them.

“I did not get any acting roles for about three years, I did not understand what was happening. One day I was at Feminine Cafe at LTV 8, and I met one of our directors, I would not mention his name. I asked him what happened that he did not call me for roles, and he asked me ‘Jummy, you want to feature in movies?’.

“He then told me that their group of directors decided not to call me roles and I was like why? He said it was because I was refusing to sleep with them… he also asked me what was the benefit of my refusing their advances. I just started crying and he walked out. When I got home, I prayed to God to take control. “

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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