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Fathia Williams Overcomes Grief, Resumes Promotion Of Her Cinematic Debut, Efunroye: The Unicorn

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4 weeks ago

February 25, 2026

Olumide Ojo

Despite losing her mother a week ago, Nollywood actress Faithia Williams is keeping faith and standing firm.

The movie star has resumed promoting her movie after taking a break to mourn her mum’s death.

On her Instagram page, she shared photos of herself dressed as a warlord, revealing that every day since her mother’s death has felt heavy, but she chooses to rise for her mother, her legacy and this story. Faithia noted that grief has a way of silencing you, making the light feel too bright and the noise too loud.

She stated that though she is still grieving and hurting, she is also standing because life doesn’t pause.

Faithia Williams says she chooses to rise
“My mother is gone… and I haven’t even laid her to rest yet.

“Every day since her passing has felt heavy. The calls. The condolences. The quiet moments when it finally sinks in. Grief does not wait for you to be ready; it just sits on your chest.

“I could have stayed away. I could have mourned in silence.
But I chose to rise, for my mother, for my legacy, for this story.

“Grief has a way of silencing you. It makes the lights feel too bright. The noise is too loud. The world is too demanding. But in the middle of my pain, I heard something stronger than sorrow, purpose.

“I am Faithia Williams Balogun, and this project is a purpose wrapped in frames and films.

“EFUNROYE: THE UNICORN is my first cinematic debut.
A dream I carried for years.
A story I fought to tell.
A legacy I am determined to honour.

“Before Lagos became an empire…
Before power was negotiated in palaces…
Power had a name.

EFUNROYE.
The Unicorn.
Merchant.
Legend.
Kingmaker.

I am grieving.
I am hurting.
But I am also standing.

“Because life does not pause. Purpose does not disappear. And strength sometimes shows up when you least expect it.

On May 1st, 2026, EFUNROYE storms cinemas nationwide.

“When you see me promoting this film, understand, it is not noise. It is resilience. It is a daughter pushing through heartbreak to fulfil a promise to herself… and to her mother”.

-Leadership

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Talentless Artists Use ‘Afrobeats’ To Hide Their Lack Of Skill – Ruggedman

Published

6 hours ago

March 27, 2026

Olumide Ojo

Veteran rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has criticised the use of “Afrobeats” as a catchall term for all African music, calling it misleading.

In a recent interview with Day Genius, the rapper argued that the term is often used to group artistes who lack real talent and rely only on catchy beats.

Ruggedman expressed his dislike for the “Afrobeats” tag, noting that it was a mistake from the beginning to put every sound from the continent under one umbrella.

“For me, Afrobeats with an ‘S’ is a name talentless Nigerians hide behind. All you need to make a hit is just a good beat and street slang. Then you repeat it many times and spend money to promote it,” he said.

The rapper also claimed that many artists in this category struggle with live performances and freestyling because they depend too much on autotune and studio effects.

He noted that the trend of tagging every African song as Afrobeats started in the UK.

Ruggedman added that when he first complained about the name, people accused him of jealousy, but he insists it misrepresents the diversity of African music.

-Leadership

Entertainment

Nollywood Actress Mama No Network Gets New Car

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6 hours ago

March 27, 2026

Olumide Ojo

Nollywood actress and comedian, Kudirat Abeniade Soremi, popularly known as Mama No Network, has bought a new car.

She posted on her Instagram page and shared pictures of her new car, congratulating herself.

Praying for her fans, the actress declared that celebration will never cease in her home and that God will keep surrounding them with people who genuinely love and celebrate God’s gifts in their lives.

“Congratulations to me. Your car is next in line for Jesus.
May the celebration never cease in our home. May God surround me and you with people who genuinely love and celebrate God’s gift in your life,” she posted.

Her colleagues and fans congratulated her on this feat. Rejoicing with her, Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “Congratulations, Iye mi

Tawa Ajisefinni wrote, “Congrats ma
One ola_mhii_ wrote, “Next one na Lambo insha Allah

One miloz_glam wrote, “Congratulations ma

The actress is known for playing a deaf woman and mother in the Yoruba movie industry.

Last year, she was conferred with a chieftaincy title in Texas Ijebuland, which is (Yeye Owu Ojuwo of Ijebuland)

-Leadership

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Davido To Host First UK Festival In London

Published

2 days ago

March 25, 2026

Olumide Ojo

Afrobeats singer Davido has announced his first-ever United Kingdom music festival, titled Davido and Friends.
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‎Davido, who announced on Monday via social media, titled the event, ‘Davido and Friends’ and stated that the music festival will take place on August 14 at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London, with pre-sale tickets available from March 26 and general sales beginning March 27.
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‎The award-winning singer described the upcoming show as a unique experience for fans and added that it will be his only outdoor performance in London this summer.

‎“For the first time ever, I present to you ‘Davido and Friends’. This will be my only outdoor show I am performing in London this summer. We will be taking over the Crystal Palace Bowl on the 14th of August. Make sure you get your friends down, says the music star
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“‎Sign up for first access F (link in bio)
‎Pre-sale 26 March 10am GMT
‎General sale 27 March 10am GMT,” he added in the post.
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‎Davido first gained widespread recognition in 2012 with the release of ‘Dami Duro’, a breakout track from his debut album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’. Since then, he has grown into one of Africa’s biggest music exports and a key figure among Afrobeats’ globally recognised “Big Three”.

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‎Over the years, the musician who gained widespread recognition in 2012 with the release of ‘Dami Duro’, a breakout track from his debut album ‘Omo Baba Olowo,
‎ has released several successful projects, including ‘A Good Time’ (2019), ‘A Better Time’ (2020), ‘Timeless’ (2023), and ‘5ive’ (2025), further cementing his influence across the global music scene.
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‎Beyond his music career, the singer is also the founder of DMW, a record label established in April 2016 that has nurtured and promoted multiple talents within the Nigerian music industry.
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‎The music festival, tagged ‘Davido and Friends’, is set to deliver a large-scale live experience, reinforcing his presence on the international stage while connecting with fans in the United Kingdom.

-Leadership