Dunsin Oyekan Reacts as Nigerians’ Spotify Wrapped 2025 Mixes Gospel and Secular Music

Spotify Wrapped 2025 has sparked major conversations in Nigeria as many users shared surprising combinations of gospel and secular music in their yearly listening recap. While some listeners stayed loyal to their favourite artistes, others posted unexpected blends featuring gospel stars like Dunsin Oyekan, Nathaniel Bassey, and Moses Bliss alongside secular acts such as Odumodu Blvck, Olamide, and Wizkid.
The mix caught the attention of gospel singer Dunsin Oyekan, who reacted with an eye emoji, suggesting surprise at the unusual pairings. His reaction stirred debates online, with some Nigerians expressing embarrassment over their mixed playlists, while others argued that music taste can be diverse. The trend also reignited discussions on spirituality, entertainment, and listening habits among young Christians.

“Seyi Tinubu Didn’t Add My Video Because of My English!” — Lege Miami Speaks Out on Birthday Tribute Snub


Popular Nigerian actor and matchmaker, Lege Miami, whose real name is Adams Kehinde, has finally addressed his absence from the viral birthday tribute video made for Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The trending tribute, which featured some of Nigeria’s biggest personalities — including Burna Boy, Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Olamide Badoo — left fans wondering why Lege, a self-proclaimed close associate of Seyi, was not included.

Many social media users teased Lege Miami over the omission, prompting the actor to respond. In a new video, Lege revealed that his “poor English” was the reason his clip didn’t make it into the final cut.

“Because I cannot speak good English, Seyi did not add my video to the post,” he said jokingly, adding that people should not blame Seyi for the decision.


However, reactions flooded social media, with some fans disagreeing with Lege’s explanation.

@mz_lara commented:

“I don’t think it’s because you can’t speak English. Even market women and Amala sellers spoke Yoruba in the video. You need to stop being controversial; that’s why people avoid associating with you.”



@kenny_alert added:

“Your problem is not bad English but low self-esteem. Let that go, and you’ll realize you’re fine the way you are.”



While some mocked his grammar — quoting his line “Seyi is not added my video” — others defended him, calling him a loyal friend who always stands by Seyi Tinubu.

One fan wrote:

“A true friend will love you no matter how dull you are. Seyi should appreciate Lege — he’s always had his back.”

Despite the teasing, Lege Miami took the criticism in stride, laughing off the remarks and keeping his trademark humor alive.

Osun Shooting: Death toll rises, as Adeleke orders probe.

Death toll has risen to four following reported shootings by Osun Amotekun operatives in Akinlalu town, Osun State, last Tuesday, as one of the critically injured victims was confirmed dead in the early hours of yesterday.

Akinlalu residents claimed that Amotekun operatives invaded the community last Tuesday and shot sporadically, leading to the death of three persons, while eight others were critically injured.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Mr Babarinde Olamide said the Amotekun operatives invaded the community at noon over claims that a suspect seized its operative’s locally-fabricated weapon.

He said the operatives came in three different vehicles and on getting to the heart of the town, started shooting sporadically at residents, while those who ran at them were cut severally with cutlass.

“In the process, three persons were killed on the spot and several others severely injured. Surprisingly, the operatives took the dead bodies away and those critically injured. We received that one of those injured has died at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo after surgery early on Saturday,” he said However, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered investigation into the killings, dispatching government delegation to the community.

The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, yesterday, said: “I am a rule of law governor. This matter is being investigated and any infraction will be dealt with within the context of the law. I have ordered a Security Council meeting on this incident and others such as fears of spill over from Kwara banditry attacks.I sent my condolences to the victims of this unfortunate incident. I urge the good people of Akinlalu to keep calm as our government acts on the matter. I feel their pains but investigations are ongoing,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state berated the Amotekun operatives for involving in extra-judicial killings, calling on the Governor to be transparent in the process of unravelling those behind the killings.

Sarz Drops Debut Album Protect Sarz at All Costs – Afrobeats Just Got Bigger

Nigerian music producer Sarz has officially made his solo debut with the highly anticipated album Protect Sarz at All Costs, released under Sony Music Africa on Friday. The 14-track project marks a defining moment for a career that has been shaping Afrobeats for over a decade.

The album is a masterful blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, and global sounds, featuring collaborations with heavyweights like Wizkid, Asake, Gunna, Shallipopi, Teni, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, and more.

Its lead single, “Getting Paid”, which brings together Wizkid, Asake, and Jamaican star Skillibeng, debuted at #1 in Kano and is steadily climbing charts in other Nigerian cities and Sierra Leone, proving Sarz’s impact is both local and international.

Protect Sarz at All Costs Tracklist:

1. Grateful ft. Wurld, Ndlovu Choir


2. Happiness ft. Asake, Gunna


3. Getting Paid ft. Asake, Skillibeng, Wizkid


4. Mademoiselle ft. Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Theodora, Zeina


5. BMF ft. Fireboy DML, Byron Messia


6. Body ft. Joeboy


7. In A Mustang ft. Qing Madi


8. Nice n Slow ft. Wurld


9. Loved Me Then ft. Lojay


10. African Barbie ft. Teni, Libianca


11. Up ft. Victony


12. Billions ft. Lojay



Sarz, the genius behind hits like Wizkid’s “Jaiye Jaiye” and Asake’s “Omo Ope”, described the album as “a manifesto to protect my legacy.” Rapper Olamide has also endorsed the project, hailing it as one of Sarz’s defining works.

Already making waves, Protect Sarz at All Costs is sitting at #3 on the Apple Nigeria Top Albums Chart, proving that Sarz’s solo journey is off to an explosive start.

Court Jails 4 Internet Fraudsters In Lagos.

Four young men who turned a Lagos hotel into a hub for online scams have been imprisoned by the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, which found them guilty of internet fraud.

In his verdict, Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, convicted Martins Emmanuel, Abeeb Olamide Asiru, Iremide Owolabi and Quadri Abdulrasheed Adio on charges of impersonation and online fraud.

A statement on the official Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) X handle said the quartet were arrested on August 29, 2025, when its operatives raided Mambillah Hotel in Ikorodu.

The sting operation followed intelligence that the premises were being used as a base by a syndicate of internet fraudsters.

Mobile phones and fraudulent documents were recovered from the suspects and tendered in court as evidence. After reviewing their confessional statements and the forensic analysis of their devices, the judge ruled that the EFCC had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

U.S. Prosecutors Arraign Lagos Big Boy Extradited for $2m Sextortion, Wire Fraud, Others

U.S. authorities have begun the prosecution of Olamide Shanu, a 34-year-old Nigerian extradited from the United Kingdom over alleged sextortion and wire fraud schemes that netted him at least $2 million.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Thursday that Shanu made his first court appearance before Magistrate Judge Debora K. Grasham after arriving in the United States.

He faces an eight-count indictment, including charges of wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, money laundering conspiracy, extortion, interstate communications with intent to extort, and cyberstalking. 

If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in federal prison, in addition to restitution to victims.
According to prosecutors, Shanu and his accomplices posed as women on social media to lure men into sharing explicit photos. Once obtained, the images were used to blackmail the victims, including a college student in Idaho, by threatening to expose them unless payments were made.

Investigators allege Shanu laundered over $2 million through peer-to-peer payment apps and cryptocurrency wallets before funneling the funds to co-conspirators in Nigeria.

Court filings from 2023 revealed that U.S. Secret Service agents had seized his Binance account, linking it to a $2.5 million sextortion, wire fraud, and money laundering scheme.

BREAKING: Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide, dismissed from the Ogun State College of Health Technology after being accused of whistleblowing on NHIS drug diversion, has won her case at the National Industrial Court.

The court ordered her immediate reinstatement, full payment of all outstanding salaries/allowances, and awarded her ₦5 million damages.

In her victory statement, Olamide said:

“By the grace of God, I survived, and justice has prevailed… This judgment is a significant step toward fairness and accountability.”

She thanked her family, legal team, AFRICMIL, CDWR, and civil society allies for their support, while urging fellow whistleblowers to remain courageous in the fight against corruption.

#WhistleblowerProtection #JusticePrevails #OgunState

Whistleblower Victory: Ogun Nurse Reinstated

The National Industrial Court has ordered the reinstatement of Thomas Olamide to the Ogun State College of Health Technology after she was dismissed for exposing corruption, theft, and misconduct at the institution.

The court ruled her termination illegal and null, awarding her N5 million in damages and back pay.
Lawyer Timothy Adewale described the ruling as a watershed moment, noting that it protects whistleblowers even without a statutory law in Nigeria.

Olamide had reported NHIS drug hoarding, theft of government property, and harassment of students, which led to her dismissal. The judgment is hailed as a victory for justice and anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria.

#WhistleblowerProtection #OgunState #Healthcare #Justice #AntiCorruption

BBNaija Faces Legal Threat As Lawyer Petitions NBC, Demands Ban Or Regulation Within 30 Days.

Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has petitioned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), calling for an immediate ban or strict regulation of the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show.

He described the programme as ob+cene, indecent, and prof@ne, and gave the commission 30 days to act or face legal action. In the petition addressed to NBC’s Director General and titled “Urgent need to ban or regulate the content of the television programme described as ‘Big Brother Naija’ for ob+cene, indecent, and prof@ne content, pursuant to the NBC Act 1999,” Idam accused the show of airing real-time explicit and pornographic content freely on television and social media.

“The show is not only aired on national TV but its profane content is proudly shared on the verified social media handles of the host company, in total disregard for public morality,” he stated.

He questioned why NBC, which had previously banned or sanctioned music videos by Olamide, Phyno, Wizkid, and others for similar reasons, has remained silent about BBNaija’s content.

Although BBNaija is rated 18+, Idam said this rating is insufficient because the show’s content is still easily accessible to underage viewers and the general public, especially via social media. He argued that the programme contributes nothing of educational, artistic, scientific, or literary value and blamed it for undermining public decency and morality.

Idam urged the NBC to restrict the show to highly regulated channels reserved for adult audiences and to prohibit the distribution of expl+cit clips by the host company online. He stressed that Nigeria, already struggling with insecurity and other social vices, cannot afford the moral damage caused by such unregulated content.

“The NBC must act now to prevent further erosion of our societal values,” he warned, threatening legal action if no action is taken within 30 days.

I used to eat Amala, but it makes me bloated all day — Olamide says as he reveals he prefers broccoli and light food in general.

Brief: ‘Let’s Face 2027 Elections’ — Charly Boy Shrugs Off Bus Stop Renaming.

Musician and activist Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has downplayed the renaming of the Charly Boy Bus Stop in Gbagada, Lagos, urging Nigerians to focus instead on the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on The Morning Brief, he said the gesture was not a priority, stressing that recognition should go to anyone who has served their community — including new honoree, music star Olamide.

Charly Boy, who once lived in Gbagada and contributed to the area, said the bus stop was originally named after him in the early 1990s. However, he insisted that national issues, especially political accountability and credible elections, matter more than symbolic name changes.

He warned Nigerians not to support leaders who serve personal interests and called for a people-focused, honest, and self-reliance-driven leadership in 2027.
#CharlyBoy #Olamide #Gbagada #2027Elections #NigerianPolitics #LeadershipMatters

"That was a bit silly and petty. If it's about what one has done for that community, go and verify, you can't touch my record" - Charly Boy reacts to the renaming of Charly Boy bus stop to Olamide Baddo.

Lawyer, Femi Falana Reacts After Lagos Govt Erased Charly Boy's Name From A Bus Stop And Put Badoo.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, Femi Falana has reacted after the name of award winning musician and activist, Charly Boy was erased from a bus stop in the Bariga area of Lagos state.

Femi Falana's statement was contained in a report that was published on the official X handle of Channels TV on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

According to report that surfaced online, the name of Charly Boy was erased from the bus stop and changed to that of Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Badoo.

In the report that was published online, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria stated that the act is unconstitutional.

Femi Falana faulted the decision of the Lagos state government to change the name of the bus stop.

Here is what Femi Falana said according to Channels TV;

"Charley Boy bus stop acquired its name sociologically due to its functionality and the positive impact which Charley Boy has historically made in the area".

The Bariga LCDA has officially renamed the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop, in honour of award-winning rapper Olamide Adedeji. According to the council, the move is to celebrate his impact and contributions both locally and globally. #olamideadedeji #olamide #olamidebaddo
#nigeria #bariga #tiktokviral #juicyblog247
#makeitviral #makemefamous

"You Can Change the Signboard, Not the Legacy!" — Charly Boy Blasts Renaming of Iconic Lagos Bus Stop


Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy (Area Fada) is calling out the Bariga LCDA after his namesake bus stop was renamed in honour of music star Olamide Badoo.

While Bariga LCDA Chairman Kolade David says the change celebrates global icons from the area, Charly Boy sees it as a politically driven erasure attempt.

"You can replace a signboard but not a spirit... The name Charly Boy was given by the people, not politicians," he declared on X.

He slammed the move as a fear-driven act meant to bury his activist legacy — one that shook tables and empowered communities.

"Legacy lives in the hearts you’ve changed, not the street signs you alter."

#CharlyBoy #AreaFada #LegacyNotSignboard #BarigaHistory #OlamideBadoo #VoiceOfThePeople

“Legacy isn’t on a signboard,” media personality Charly Boy says as bus stop formerly named after him gets renamed after singer Olamide Baddo.

Court Orders Police to Pay N10 Million in Damages to Protesters.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay N10 million in damages for violating the fundamental rights of protesters.

Justice Musa Kakaki, who delivered the ruling on Thursday, found the police guilty of infringing on the rights of demonstrators who gathered at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20, 2024, to mark the fourth anniversary of the movement.

On that day, at least 20 protesters were arrested by officers of the Lagos State Police Command and held for several hours in a police van before being released without any formal charges.

The lawsuit, filed as a fundamental rights enforcement action, was brought by 22 individuals in collaboration with three civil society groups — the Education Rights Campaign, Take It Back Movement & the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights. The applicants accused the police of unlawful arrest & suppression of their constitutional rights to free expression & peaceful assembly.

Among the listed protesters in the suit are
Hassan Taiwo Soweto,
Uadiale Kingsley,
Ilesanmi Kehinde,
Osopale Adeseye,
Olamilekan Sanusi,
Osugba Blessing,
Kayode Agbaje,
Michael Adedeji,
Jennifer Rita Obiora,
Orunsola Oluremi,
Seyi Akinde,
Akin Okunowon,
Ugochukwu Prince,
Aisha Omolara,
Thomas Abiodun Olamide,
Ogbu Obinna Ferdinald,
Aghedo Kehinde Stephen, Duroonike Olawale,
Isaac Obasi,
Funmilayo Jolade Ajayi, and Afeez Suleiman.

The respondents named in the suit include the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, the Governor of Lagos State, and the state’s Attorney-General.

Students Protest Renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan.

Students of The Polytechnic Ibadan on Tuesday staged a protest at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, opposing the recent decision by Governor Seyi Makinde to rename the institution after former Governor Omololu Olunloyo.

Carrying placards with various inscriptions, the students called on the governor to reverse the name change and preserve the identity and legacy of the institution.

Led by the Students Union Government (SUG) President, Olamide Oladipupo, the protesters emphasized that the original name of the polytechnic holds historical and academic significance globally and should not be altered.

The protest follows Makinde’s announcement on June 26, 2025, during the funeral service of Olunloyo, where he declared the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan. Olunloyo, who died on April 6, 2025, was the institution’s first principal and briefly served as governor of Oyo State in 1983.

Governor Makinde described the move as a tribute to Olunloyo’s contributions as a scholar, technocrat, and cultural figure. However, students believe such a change disregards the identity the institution has built over the years.

Addressing the protesters, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Security, Sunday Odukoya, urged the students to remain peaceful while their concerns are reviewed.

The renaming of public institutions after political figures has increasingly stirred controversy nationwide. Similar changes—such as attempts to rename the University of Abuja and University of Lagos—have faced public resistance from students and alumni.

‘I need to clarify something. I have never insult£d Olamide, I never asked him for money neither did I dr@g him for using my name in his song. I was even happy when the song was released because it gave me a lot of recognition. Even though he didn’t pick my calls after he told me to get his number from Pasuma, I wasn’t angr¥ because I wasn’t calling him to ask for money, I only wanted to invite him for my movie premiere then. Why should I be angr¥? Everybody is busy. I also don’t pick some people’s calls. People have been dragg!ng him after I said I called for over six months and he didn’t pick. Please don’t cause a f!ght between us. I am a peaceful person and I am not br0ke’ -Actor Yemi Ayebo

Olamide ft. Wizkid - Omo To Shan (2011)
Olamide ft. Wizkid - Comfam Ni (2016)
Olamide ft. Wizkid - Kana (2018)
Olamide x Wizkid - Totori (2019)
Olamide x Wizkid - Kai (2025)
Olamide ft. Wizkid & Darkoo - Billionaires Club ( 2025 )

They have come a long way