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  • Lojay visits Paystack offices after shout-out in “Money Lingo”

    Lojay visits Paystack offices after shout-out in “Money Lingo”

    Lojay has visited the Paystack offices following a shout-out to the Nigerian payments company in his song “Money Lingo.”

    The visit comes after Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade acknowledged the reference in the song. After hearing the lyric, “Shey you get Paystack login, make I press you one or two!”, Akinlade shared the song on his Instagram Story with the caption, “Haha did i just hear Paystack.”

    Lojay later shared footage from his visit to the Paystack office on social media, following the exchange with Akinlade.

    The singer has also shared a video of himself singing “Money Lingo” with Folashade Adeleke. The pair have previously sparked dating rumours and have shared moments together on social media.

    Lojay previously said the song was inspired by his father, sharing a video of his father singing along to “Money Lingo” and writing, “Na my papa be this.”

    “Money Lingo” was released in September 2026 and includes references to money, banking and financial transactions.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • GdZilla parts ways with Jonzing World

    GdZilla parts ways with Jonzing World

    GdZilla has parted ways with Jonzing World, the label owned by D’Prince, after joining the label in 2023.

    The artist announced the end of their contractual relationship on social media, describing it as the closure of a chapter in his career. He said the decision was mutual and acknowledged that “not everything went the way I hoped it would,” while expressing gratitude for the experiences and lessons from his time with the label.

    GdZilla first drew attention around his Jonzing World signing after appearing in a mask bearing his GdZilla identity. He later removed the mask several months into his career.

    In his statement, GdZilla said he is now moving into a new chapter with “a renewed sense of purpose,” adding that he is older, wiser and more intentional about his next steps.

    He also addressed listeners discovering his music for the first time, writing: “This time, I’m not asking you to only follow the name. I’m asking you to listen.”

  • Shizzi shares his account of how he produced Davido’s “Dami Duro”

    Shizzi shares his account of how he produced Davido’s “Dami Duro”

    Shizzi has shared his account of how Davido’s 2011 hit “Dami Duro” was produced, days after the pair exchanged words over the song’s production.

    The dispute began after Sexy Steel said in an interview that the beat was originally made for him. Davido subsequently said he started working on the beat in August 2011 for Sexy Steel before Shizzi came in and contributed to the production.

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    Shizzi initially responded to Davido’s account by writing, “Distorted stories…🧢” Davido then replied, “I know right! @shizzi We Co produced a Classic,” before reposting a 2011 tweet in which Shizzi had responded “Yes with davido!” when asked if he produced “Dami Duro.”

    Shizzi has now released a 12-minute video explaining his version of events. He said he visited Davido and noticed him working on a beat. According to Shizzi, he took over the instrumental, worked on it for several days and made multiple adjustments before sending it back to Davido.

    He said Davido subsequently mixed the beat himself and recorded his vocals for “Dami Duro,” after which Shizzi added further production touches. In the video, Shizzi also played parts of the instrumental while demonstrating how he worked on the production.

    The new explanation has generated further discussion online because of Shizzi’s 2011 tweet acknowledging that he co-produced the song with Davido.

    Contemporary and later references to the song have also credited both artists as producers, including the original release listing.

    The song was released in October 2011 as the second single from Davido’s debut album, “Omo Baba Olowo.”

  • Lojay says his father’s bank statement inspired “Money Lingo”

    Lojay says his father’s bank statement inspired “Money Lingo”

    Lojay has revealed that his father’s bank statement inspired his new single “Money Lingo.”

    The moment began after a blog described Lojay as being “in his feelings” over the song and shared some of its lyrics.

    Lojay quoted the post and clarified, “This one no be feelings o, na my papa bank statement inspire money lingo.”

    He later shared a video of his father, Otunba Lekan Osifeso, in an office while singing along to “Money Lingo.” Lojay captioned the video, “Na my papa be this 💸”

    Osifeso is a Nigerian businessman and socialite who serves as chairman of Retro Group of Companies and Lekai Construction Company. His business interests include construction and other ventures.

    Lojay has also shared a video of himself singing along to the song with Folasade Adeleke in a car. The two have previously sparked dating rumours.

    The song has also caught the attention of Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade, who shared “Money Lingo” on his Instagram Story after hearing the song reference the fintech company. “Haha did i just hear Paystack👀👀” he wrote.

    The reference comes in the lyrics, “Shey you get Paystack login, make I press you one or two!”

    “Money Lingo” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade reacts to Lojay’s “Money Lingo”

    Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade reacts to Lojay’s “Money Lingo”

    Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade has reacted to Lojay’s new single “Money Lingo” after hearing a reference to the fintech company in the song.

    Akinlade shared the song on his Instagram Story with the caption, “Haha did i just hear Paystack👀👀”

    The reference comes in the lyrics: “Shey you get Paystack login, make I press you one or two!”

    Lojay had earlier shared a video of himself singing along to “Money Lingo” with Folasade Adeleke in a car. Lojay and Folasade have previously sparked dating rumours.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA has defended Tyla after the South African singer was body-shamed over her appearance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

    SZA commented on an Instagram post discussing the criticism, writing, “This can’t be real. She’s absurdly beautiful. Stop this shit once and for all!”

    Ghanaian artist Moliy had also spoken about the criticism, questioning the expectations placed on women’s appearances.

    “So yall bully women to look perfect, shame them when they enhance they’re bodies, and the cycle continues, they grow older they’re still criticized for aging, at what point is a woman supposed to feel confident in their skin,” she wrote.

    Moliy also described body-shaming as inconsistent with the belief that people are made in God’s image, writing, “It’s not of God to shame those who are made in Gods image.”

    Tyla attended the 2026 VMAs in a snakeskin bra, matching pencil skirt, choker and heels. She also served as a presenter at the ceremony.

  • Lojay and Folashade Adeleke sing “Money Lingo” in new video

    Lojay and Folashade Adeleke sing “Money Lingo” in new video

    Lojay has shared a video of himself singing his new single “Money Lingo” with Folasade Adeleke in a car.

    The two are seen singing along to the song as it plays, with Lojay sharing the moment on social media following the release of “Money Lingo.”

    Lojay and Folasade have previously sparked dating rumours. In 2024, Lojay described her as his “bestie” and said they were close friends after sending her flowers and balloons for her birthday.

    Lojay also shared a birthday message for Folasade this year, adding to their public exchanges ahead of the new video.

  • Andrew Garfield says Fela Kuti influenced his Spider-Man performance

    Andrew Garfield says Fela Kuti influenced his Spider-Man performance

    Andrew Garfield has revealed that Fela Kuti’s music influenced how he approached playing Peter Parker in “The Amazing Spider-Man.”

    Speaking on The Track Star Podcast in September 2026, Garfield said he began listening to Fela Kuti while working on the Spider-Man films. He explained that the Nigerian musician’s spirit, sound and rhythm helped him find something he wanted to bring to the character.

    Garfield has previously discussed using music and physical performers as references when developing his version of Spider-Man. In a 2012 interview with Reuters, he said he listened to “a lot of” Fela Kuti while preparing for the role, alongside studying athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo and Muhammad Ali for their physical confidence and agility.

    In the recent podcast episode, Fela Kuti’s “Water Get No Enemy” was also included in the playlist used while discussing Garfield’s musical influences.

  • Olandria names Ayra Starr and Tyla among artists she listens to before Milan Fashion Week

    Olandria names Ayra Starr and Tyla among artists she listens to before Milan Fashion Week

    Olandria named Ayra Starr and Tyla among the artists she listens to while getting ready for Milan Fashion Week.

    “Oooh, a lot of Afrobeats, Ayra Starr, Tyla,” she said in a video for Perfect Magazine filmed at the Blue Marine show during Milan Fashion Week. She also revealed that the music comes from her makeup artist’s playlist.

    Olandria has been getting ready for Milan Fashion Week with makeup artist Painted by Esther, who has shared videos of the model being glammed up for the fashion events.

    For the Blue Marine show, Olandria wore a black leotard with black tights, a black-and-white shawl draped over her shoulders and several chunky gold chains.

  • Olamide introduces new artistic alter ego on Instagram

    Olamide introduces new artistic alter ego on Instagram

    Olamide has introduced a new artistic alter ego on Instagram, sharing a separate page featuring his artwork and videos of himself creating new paintings.

    The rapper tagged the new page in a recent Instagram post, alongside several pieces of artwork and clips showing him working on paintings.

    “I got tired of waiting for Baddo to complete his project, so I’m now working with this guy,” Olamide wrote in the post.

    The new page appears to mark a separate creative outlet for Olamide, focused on his visual art alongside his music.