Entertainment
Lawmakers summon Naira Marley to explain Mohbad’s music royalties

The House of Representatives has summoned singer, Azeez Fashola, who goes by the stage name, Naira Marley, to appear before it.
This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld.
The House, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Jiggy Adeoye, Mohbad’s manager.
The invitation to Mohbad’s manager is to enable the lawmakers to have an interactive session. This comes as a bold step towards securing a proper compensation and royalties for the late music sensation.
Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, tragically passed away at the age of 27 under unclear circumstances on September 12.
The House’s decision to intervene in the matter was prompted by a motion sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos).
Benson urged a review of the laws pertaining to the entertainment industry and copyright, expressing concerns about the contracts and agreements that artistes were often compelled to sign.
During the debate on the matter at the plenary session on September 26, the lawmakers had expressed their commitment to ensuring proper compensation and royalties for Mohbad’s musical works.
The lawmakers also pledged to monitor the ongoing investigation into his death and the royalties accruing to him.
In a letter dated October 26, signed by the committee’s clerk, Yusuf Ibrahim, the house formally summoned both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager.
This was to provide insights into the situation and guide the committee on potential legislative action. The letter was routed through the President of the Performing Musicians Associations of Nigeria.
Entertainment
Korra Obidi resumes fight with Justin Dean over child support

Korra Obidi, the Nigerian dancer, has resumed her fight with Justin Dean, her ex-husband, for allegedly failing to pay child support.
In a now-viral video, Obidi accused Dean of not contributing financially to the care of their two children.
Obidi said she is struggling to shoulder the financial burden alone.
She also addressed criticism from people who have suggested that she should send her children to public school.
The entertainer said the “free” schools do not meet her standards.
She added that she had already chosen a relatively affordable school for her children.
“Health care, nothing, food, nothing, I am asking for nothing, all I am asking from you is for you to play your part because all on me is too much e go choke,” she said in a mixture of pidgin English.
“Athena is almost joining and imagining If I have to pay all of them together by only myself, this fight e no go fit end like that.
“And all the people saying free school, come to LA and look for free public school and see where your child would end up, not for my June and Athena.
“The place I put them is not the most expensive, there are more expensive ones.
“There is one that I wanted June to go to. If I was the only one paying for that one, by now I probably would be in the middle of the street dancing to pay for that one because it is not cheap.”
Entertainment
Actress Bisola Badmus battles brain disease

Bisola Badmus, the actress popular in the Yoruba film industry, says she is battling a brain disease known as encephalopathy.
Encephalopathy is a term for any brain disease that alters the function and structure of the brain. It is the disturbance of the brain’s functioning that leads to problems like confusion and memory loss.
The actress took to her Instagram page on Monday to celebrate her birthday.
In the post, Badmus disclosed that she had been battling the brain disease for over one year.
She said the ailment made her stay off social media and that her mother passed away during the period.
The actress also thanked her family and industry colleagues for their support during the “challenging period”.
“Thank you Lord for another amazing year to celebrate my new age in sound health,” she said.
“Over a year now I have been battling with health issues (Encephalopathy). I cannot even wish my enemy such illness. It was a tough one indeed.
“That made me to stay off social media for a long while now. In between, I lost my precious mother. Unquestionable God I thank you for everything particularly for me to witness yet another birthday of mine.
“I say thank you for keeping me alive till this moment because if not for God Almighty where would I have been?
“I will be ungrateful soul if I fail to appreciate the amazing people that stood by me during the challenging period.
“My family and friends, my colleagues in the movie industry, business associates and the brands I represent. Thank you all.”
Entertainment
I’ve been paid N5m, I must perform at Celestial Church, says Portable

Street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, has stated that he must perform at the Celestial Church of God, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Lagos State, adding that he was paid N5 million for the performance.
The church was recently under fire for inviting Portable and Fuji singer, Pasuma, to its praise night scheduled to hold on December 15, 2023.
After public outrage, Celestial Church leader, Olatosho Oshoffa, in a Facebook post, announced that Portable and Pasuma would no longer be present at the occasion.
Reacting to this, Portable, in a viral video, stated that he must perform at the church, adding that he was paid N5 million for his performance.
VIDEO: I Was Paid N5m, I Must Perform At Celestial Church, Says Portable
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Street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, has stated that he must perform at the Celestial Church of God, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Lagos State, adding that he was paid N5 million for the… pic.twitter.com/gwy908rGZC
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