MicDailie: Make This Dough Kicks Off “Across Seas Mixtape” Campaign

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MicDailie’s Make This Dough marks the beginning of the promotional campaign for the Nigerian Hip-Hop Artist & Lyricist’s upcoming mixtape, Across Seas, with the release of the song’s official video.

“Make This Dough” is a collaborative project between MicDailie and Johnwooh, a France-based producer. The two connected online during the COVID-19 pandemic through their mutual friend, Kendrick Okafor, popularly known as Uncle Rasta.

According to MicDailie, the online connection eventually developed into a working relationship, with Johnwooh sending him about 10 beats. MicDailie began writing to the beats, and the recording process gradually took shape around the material.

The songs created from those sessions would eventually form Across Seas, the forthcoming mixtape built from the collaboration between the Nigerian artiste and the France-based producer.

For MicDailie, “Make This Dough” serves as the official single and video chosen to kick-start the promotion of Across Seas.

The artiste also shared how the song itself developed during the recording process. MicDailie explained that he initially wanted to leave “Make This Dough” without a chorus.

Rather than having a conventional hook, the track was originally intended to stand without one. However, during the recording process with Stoute Louis, the idea of adding a hook was introduced.

That suggestion eventually became the chorus that features on “Make This Dough.”

The development of the hook therefore became part of the creative process behind the song, adding another element to a track that had initially been conceived without a chorus.

With the release of the official video, MicDailie Make This Dough now serves as the first major release in the promotional rollout for Across Seas.

The song also highlights the international nature of the project, bringing together MicDailie’s work with Johnwooh, a producer based in France, following a connection that began online during the pandemic.

From an online introduction through Kendrick Okafor, to receiving beats from Johnwooh and writing songs that would eventually become a mixtape, the collaboration has now reached its next stage with the release of “Make This Dough.”

The track officially opens the promotional journey for Across Seas, with MicDailie introducing the project through its lead single and accompanying official video.

Lagos Culture Takes Centre Stage at ‘One Gidi Night’ Premiere

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Lagos hosted the official premiere of “One Gidi Night” on Wednesday at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, drawing film industry professionals, celebrities, media personalities, influencers and other notable guests to celebrate Nigerian storytelling, culture and entertainment.

James Abinibi’s One Gidi Night is a Lagos-set crime thriller that takes audiences through one dangerous night, exploring survival, desperation and ambition. The filmmaker serves as the movie’s writer, producer and director, while the cast includes Gabriel Afolayan, Wunmi Toriola, Uzor Arukwe, Itele D Icon, Idia Aisien and other talented actors.

Inspired by Lagos and the unpredictability of everyday life in the city, the film explores what happens when ordinary circumstances take an unexpected turn. At its heart is a story about pressure, choices and consequences, with each character navigating their own version of survival.

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The premiere brought that spirit to life as guests stepped onto the red carpet before settling in for the highly anticipated screening. Beyond the film itself, the evening provided an opportunity for conversations, connections and shared moments among members of the creative and entertainment community.

The evening celebrated exceptional storytelling, creative craftsmanship and the dedication involved in bringing a compelling idea to life on screen.

Built around the idea that small decisions can lead to unexpected outcomes, “One Gidi Night” offers more than a memorable night of entertainment. It prompts audiences to consider the pressures that influence people, the choices they make and how each decision can shape the course of their lives.

‘Dear Ajayi’ Chosen to Represent Nigeria at 2027 Oscars

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Nigeria has chosen Dear Ajayi as its official submission in the Best International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards.

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee, (NOSC) tasked with selecting the country’s Oscar entry, announced the film’s selection after reviewing all eligible submissions.

According to reports, Dear Ajayi will proceed to the next stage of the Academy Awards selection process, where it will compete for consideration alongside films submitted by other countries.

However, the film’s selection does not guarantee an Oscar nomination. It must first undergo the Academy’s review process before the final nominees in the Best International Feature Film category are announced.

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Reacting to the selection, NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus congratulated the filmmakers behind Dear Ajayi and expressed confidence in the film’s prospects at the next stage of the process.

“We congratulate the filmmakers behind Dear Ajayi on their selection,” Linus said.

Directed, written and produced by Damilola Orimogunje, Dear Ajayi is a period drama set in southwestern Nigeria in the 1990s.

The film follows two sisters, Ade and Titi Ajayi, whose lives take different paths before their strained relationship is tested when their ailing mother comes to live with them.

As the sisters deal with grief, faith, ambition and family expectations, old resentments resurface and force them to confront the choices that have shaped their lives.

The 99th Academy Awards will assess submissions from various countries and film industries worldwide as part of the selection process for the Best International Feature Film category.

As a result, Nigeria’s entry will undergo further evaluation by the Academy before the final shortlist and nominees are announced.

BBNaija S11: ‘I Want a 2027 G-Wagon, Not iPhone 18’ – Tram Tells Fans

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Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Tram, has told his fans to gift him a 2027 G-Wagon instead of an iPhone 18. StreamReality TV

In a video circulating online, the reality star urged his supporters to contribute money to buy him a 2027 G-Wagon instead, describing it as the new standard for fan gifts.

“I don’t want an iPhone 18. Everybody, contribute money for a 2027 G-Wagon. That’s the new standard,” he said.

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His statement comes as fans of BBNaija Season 11 housemates have been gifting their favourites expensive items, including iPhone 18s, cash prizes, and other luxury gifts, after the show ended.

The show concluded on Sunday with Temi Nkem emerging as the season winner, taking home the N160 million grand prize.
Tram, who finished in the top five, remains one of the season’s most talked-about housemates.

Tacha Reveals She Is Currently in a Relationship, Says It Is Lonely at the Top

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Reality TV star and entrepreneur Tacha has revealed that there is currently someone she likes, while explaining why she prefers to keep her romantic life away from the public.

Tacha made the disclosure during a conversation with media personality Morayo, who asked about her dating life and whether her busy schedule leaves room for relationships.

Responding, the reality star said she deliberately creates time for relationships despite her demanding career.

She confirmed that she is currently in a relationship but stressed that she would rather keep the details private.

Tacha explained that relationships can change, particularly for people working in the entertainment industry, where public scrutiny can place additional pressure on personal affairs.

She noted that she could announce a breakup publicly and later reconcile with the same person.

“Well, there’s someone I like but if there’s no ring, are you going to come and say I’m in a relationship?” she said.

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Tacha added that, for now, she considers herself to be in a relationship, although she acknowledged that circumstances could change.

According to the reality star, having a partner is important because life at the top can become lonely.

“In this industry, you need that one person because it’s always lonely at the top,” she said.

Tacha also described the qualities she wants in a partner.

She said she is attracted to quiet men who can be outspoken and expressive around her but maintain a reserved personality in public.

The reality star said she wants a hardworking man who loves God as much as she does.

She also jokingly revealed that physical attractiveness is not a major priority for her because she wants to be “the very fine one” in the relationship.

Tacha further stated that financial stability matters to her, saying she does not want to deal with emotional instability while managing other challenges.

Her comments offer a rare glimpse into her private romantic life while highlighting her preference for keeping relationships away from excessive public attention.

Jarvis and Peller Announce Pregnancy Two Months After Wedding

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Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis are expecting their first child, just two months after tying the knot.

Jarvis announced the pregnancy in an emotional post shared on Instagram, describing the development as a new chapter in their relationship and a major blessing from God.

The popular content creator reflected on their journey from being two people uncertain about their future together to becoming husband and wife and now preparing for parenthood.

She wrote: “From two people who once had no idea where this journey would take us… to husband and wife, and now soon to be parents.”

Jarvis expressed gratitude for the experiences they had shared, noting that their relationship had been marked by laughter, tears, prayers and growth.

According to her, their unborn child represents their “greatest blessing” and an “answered prayer.”

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The pregnancy announcement comes after a series of significant milestones for the couple in 2026.

Peller proposed to Jarvis in Ghana in June, after which the couple proceeded with preparations for their marriage.

They subsequently held their traditional marriage ceremony in Edo State before completing their civil wedding in Lagos.

The couple later celebrated their union with a white wedding attended by family members, friends and notable personalities.

Their relationship had already attracted significant attention online through their joint content, livestreams and public appearances.

The pregnancy announcement has now added another major chapter to their story, with fans and followers expected to celebrate the couple as they prepare to welcome their first child.

Jarvis ended her announcement by thanking God for what she described as a blessing beyond what they could have asked for.

Lord of Ajasa Becomes US Citizen, Reviving Legacy of Indigenous Nigerian Rap

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Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has officially become a United States citizen.

The development has triggered congratulatory messages from colleagues, fans and members of Nigeria’s entertainment community.

Lord of Ajasa announced the milestone through his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, where he shared a photograph of himself holding his American citizenship certificate.

In another video posted online, the veteran rapper was seen alongside his wife while posing with the American flag.

The development has also renewed discussions about Lord of Ajasa’s contribution to the growth of indigenous hip-hop in Nigeria.

The rapper is widely remembered for helping popularise Yoruba-language rap at a time when the genre was still developing. His influence is particularly notable among the generation of artistes who embraced indigenous languages in hip-hop.

His contribution has often been discussed alongside the later emergence of artistes such as Dagrin, Olamide and Reminisce, who further pushed Yoruba rap into mainstream Nigerian music.

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Meanwhile, the report also comes amid developments involving American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross.

Rick Ross recently turned himself in to police in Miami Beach, Florida, following allegations that he assaulted a woman and restricted her breathing during an incident at his Star Island residence.

According to CBS News, the rapper was subsequently booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Centre.

The 50-year-old music executive is facing one felony charge of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanour battery charge.

The allegations concern an incident reportedly involving a woman with whom Ross had been in a relationship for about a year.

According to a police affidavit, the alleged incident occurred on August 28 but was reported to authorities on September 29.

The woman reportedly told investigators that Ross woke her at about 7:44 a.m. after becoming upset about her being tagged in an Instagram photograph.

She alleged that he questioned her about possible dishonesty before allegedly slapping her.

The woman further alleged that Ross later confronted her in a bathroom over claims concerning another person.

Before Proposing to Bambam, We Were Fighting – Teddy A

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Nigerian actor Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has said he was not on speaking terms with his wife, Bamike, popularly known as Bambam, before he proposed.
It was reported that Teddy A shared this during an interview the couple were guests on.

During the chat, they added that although people thought they married because of the pregnancy of their first child, it was out of love.

BamBam said, “Even about the pregnancy that people were talking about, saying that it was because of the pregnancy he married me. If Teddy did not want to marry me, there was nothing I was going to do about it.”

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Teddy further stated that when she told him about the pregnancy, he had to take responsibility.

He said, “Do you understand that before I proposed to my wife, we were not talking for two weeks. We were fighting. Then when she told me she was pregnant, I felt that it was a sign. If you don’t want this woman, you don’t have to be with her. Now that she is pregnant, what do you want to do? Do you want to be responsible and man up.”

BamBam married fellow Big Brother Naija alumnus Tope “Teddy A” Adenibuyan on 7 September 2019 in Ogun State, followed by a white ceremony on 16 November 2019 in Dubai. They have two children.

In a 2020 interview, she disclosed that she had complications during her first childbirth and subsequently battled postpartum depression.

“You’re Making a Nuisance of Yourself Online” – Zlatan Blasts Fans Around Celebrities

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Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has criticized people who behave excessively around celebrities.
The singer said some fans need to understand that fame should not make anyone lose their sense of self.

It was reported that Zlatan shared his thoughts in a social media post on Tuesday evening while reacting to the way some people conduct themselves whenever they come in contact with famous personalities. NewsCuration Service

The rapper said he often wishes such people had a celebrity in their family because he believes that would help them see celebrities as ordinary people and understand that there is more to life than meeting or associating with famous personalities.
The father of two also noted that he does not completely blame some of those who behave that way, that their actions may be influenced by how they view celebrity status.

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Zlatan further advised people to look beyond fame and avoid making themselves the subject of ridicule on social media.

He said: “The way some of y’all look stupid in front of celebrities, I always wish y’all had one in your family. Maybe then you’d understand…Still, I can’t blame some of y’all.

“There’s more to life than being famous and making a nuisance of yourself online.”

“Jarvis Is Already Missing Me” – Peller Set to Return to Nigeria From Canada

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Nigerian streamer and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, is reportedly preparing to return to Nigeria, while his wife, Jarvis, is expected to remain in Canada until further notice.

The development was sparked by a post circulating on X claiming that Peller would soon return to Nigeria, while Jarvis has remained in Canada following their recent relocation.

The post also claimed that Jarvis was already missing her husband, prompting a wave of reactions from social media users.

Peller and Jarvis recently moved from Nigeria to Canada, with the streamer previously explaining that the relocation was linked to his plans to further his education.

Reports had also indicated that Peller intended to take a break from his regular livestreaming activities following the move.

The latest report about an apparent separation has generated mixed reactions among their fans, with some joking about how the development could affect the newly married couple.

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Others questioned whether Jarvis would eventually return to Nigeria or continue staying in Canada.

Peller and Jarvis got married in August 2026 after their relationship gained significant attention through their joint livestreams and social media content.

Their relationship has remained a major subject of discussion among fans, particularly because of their frequent online appearances together.

Reacting to the latest claim, some X users made humorous comments about Peller’s reported return.

One user suggested that Nigerians were already beginning to forget Peller and urged him to return home, while another joked about Jarvis staying alone.

Other comments focused on the couple’s recent marriage, with some fans joking about the challenges of spending time apart shortly after tying the knot.

However, there has been no independent confirmation from Peller or Jarvis that they are separating permanently or that Peller has officially decided to return to Nigeria.

For now, the claims remain based on social media reports, while fans continue to speculate about the couple’s next move.

The development has once again highlighted the strong public interest surrounding Peller and Jarvis since their relationship and marriage became prominent online.