Davido has fired back at fellow Nigerian rapper Erigga after Erigga praised musicians who built their careers without coming from family money.
Erigga wrote on X: “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.”
Davido responded to the post by pointing to artists who come from wealthy families but still worked to build successful careers.
“No be we say make your pops no guard o,” Davido wrote. “Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top. Comot here with that your useless motivation … imb3cile.”
Davido is the son of Nigerian businessman Adedeji Adeleke. His response appeared to challenge the idea that artists from wealthy families should be excluded from conversations about hard work and perseverance.
Erigga’s original post did not explicitly name any musician.
Shenseea and Yung Miami are drawing attention on X over a reference to “Nigerian scammers” on the international remix of Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat.”
Released on August 27, the remix features Shenseea, Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido and Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel. Shenseea opens the track with a verse referencing scammers from the Caribbean and Africa, including Nigerians, before Davido and Vybz Kartel add their own verses.
The line has since become a talking point online, with reactions focusing on the use of the “Nigerian scammer” stereotype in a song that also features Davido.
The discussion has also extended beyond X. During a recent episode of The Breakfast Club, host Charlamagne Tha God reacted to the line while listening to the remix, joking about the stereotype.
“Spend Dat” originally reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, according to Complex, while the international remix was released alongside a separate U.S. remix featuring Lil Baby and Kodak Black.
ODUMODUBLVCK’s legal representatives have said the rapper is not wanted by the Nigeria Police Force and has no outstanding arrest warrant, following an attempted arrest in Lagos on August 29.
In a statement dated August 31, the lawyers representing Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, said the rapper has not evaded or resisted any lawful process and has responded to legitimate police invitations through his legal team.
According to the statement, the matter that allegedly led to the attempted arrest is already being handled by the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit and is also before an Abuja Magistrate Court.
The legal team argued that because the matter is pending before the court, it should not have resulted in a separate invitation or attempted arrest by another police command.
They said a formal response addressing what they described as a duplication of investigative activity across multiple police commands has been sent to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, Lagos State Police Command, with a copy sent to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2.
The lawyers have also requested an urgent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the events of August 29.
The statement further said Odumodublvck continues to cooperate with the appropriate authorities through his legal representatives and remains committed to due process.
The legal team urged the public and media to disregard speculation about the matter and rely on verified statements from his representatives.
The statement was signed by Adokiye, legal representative to Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu.
ODUMODUBLVCK reportedly faced an attempted arrest after performing at BOHO on Saturday morning.
Daygenius, an associate of the rapper and podcaster, claimed in a post that individuals attempted to arrest ODUMODUBLVCK following his performance.
At the club this morning, they tried to illegally arrest ODUMODUBLVCK after his electrifying performance at BOHO. He showed them a document that nullified the arrest. Shebi the matter dey court, and his lawyers are attending to it. Why are they trying to illegally pick him just… pic.twitter.com/rWXP0OiWOa
According to Daygenius, the rapper presented a court document that prevented the arrest from going ahead. He also stated that the matter is already before the court and that ODUMODUBLVCK’s lawyers are handling it.
The circumstances surrounding the reported incident, including the identity of those who allegedly attempted to make the arrest and the basis for it, have not been independently confirmed.
Afrobeats Head will update this story as more information becomes available.
The rapper appears in the video alongside her Vixens, with the group wearing pieces from the Nigerian label as part of the video’s styling.
Meji Meji is a Nigerian fashion label known for its contemporary designs, and its pieces have previously been worn by Nigerian entertainers and personalities.
The appearance adds Meji Meji to the fashion credits of Cardi B’s latest visual, connecting the Nigerian label with one of the biggest names in American hip-hop.
Poco Lee is due back at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, for plea and trial preparation.
The case follows earlier reports concerning allegations against the dancer. His management and legal representatives have previously urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course.
Poco Lee has not been convicted of any offence, and the charges remain allegations.
Dolly Parton’s music is seeing renewed interest in Nigeria following the country music icon’s death on August 25, with two of her classic songs appearing on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top Songs chart for the first time in her career.
“Coat of Many Colors” debuted at No. 126 with 40,086 streams, while “Jolene” entered at No. 155 with 36,015 streams.
Parton also made her first appearance on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top Artists chart, debuting at No. 42.
The chart appearances come after Parton died at 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Her death prompted an international outpouring of tributes and renewed attention to her catalogue, including songs that have remained influential across generations.
Released in 1971, “Coat of Many Colors” is one of Parton’s most personal songs, drawing from her childhood and her family’s financial struggles. “Jolene,” released in 1973, became one of her signature songs and has since been covered and reinterpreted by artists across different generations and genres.
Their appearance on the Nigerian chart highlights the renewed reach of Parton’s catalogue following her death, extending beyond the country music audience that made her a global star.
Nigerian singer Siraheem, born Raheem Okoya, has announced his decision to stop releasing new music, describing the move as a “professional exit” from the music industry.
The singer shared the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, reflecting on a musical journey that began as a hobby with his friends before becoming a professional pursuit.
“My career began simply; music was a hobby I made with my boys as a means of bonding and connection before it was anything else,” he wrote.
According to Siraheem, balancing music with his other commitments has become increasingly difficult over the past year. He said he no longer feels able to give music the “effort, patience, and dedication” it deserves.
“So I owe it to my true fans, and to my colleagues in this industry, a professional exit. I have decided to stop putting out new music,” he said.
Siraheem’s music career included songs such as “Bad Bitch Syndrome” and “Credit Alert”, as well as collaborations with artists including Teni and Bloody Civilian. “Bad Bitch Syndrome Part II”, featuring Teni, Bloody Civilian and Deto Black, was released in May 2026.
His decision comes as he continues to balance music with his corporate responsibilities. Siraheem is an executive director at Eleganza Industrial City Limited, the company founded by his father, billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya. Earlier this year, he discussed the difficulty of managing both careers, describing the executive role as demanding while also pursuing music.
Despite stepping away from music professionally, Siraheem said his creativity is not going anywhere. He plans to explore other creative fields and return with new ventures.
“The ‘Siraheem music’ era may be closing, but the creative in me is still hungry for new challenges,” he said.
He also revealed that he has an unreleased album recorded over the past year, which he considers some of his best material yet. While he has decided against putting out new music for now, he suggested the project could still be released in the future.
“Music still remains therapeutic for me,” he wrote. “With time, maybe the album finds its way into the world somehow after all.”
Siraheem thanked the fans, colleagues and supporters who invested in his music career, saying he was grateful for the opportunity to pursue the dream.
For now, the singer appears to be closing the music chapter while leaving the door open to whatever comes next.
Poco Lee’s team has denied reports that the Nigerian dancer is facing allegations of drink spiking in the UK.
In a statement on Tuesday, the team said “drink spiking” does not form part of the allegations or charges before the court and urged the public to disregard unverified reports.
Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is currently facing a UK court case over separate allegations. He is due to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026.
His team stressed that the allegations remain unproven and that the case should be allowed to proceed through the legal process.
