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  • Erigga calls out Davido over “imbecile” remark, fires back: “Ambassador of RICH KIDS”

    Erigga calls out Davido over “imbecile” remark, fires back: “Ambassador of RICH KIDS”

    Erigga has responded to Davido’s criticism of his comments about musicians who built their careers without family money, calling out the singer over his use of the word “imbecile” before escalating their online exchange.

    The back-and-forth began after 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: “No be we say make your pops no guard o. Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top. Comot here with that your useless motivation … imbecile.”

    Erigga subsequently addressed the use of “imbecile,” bringing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities into the conversation.

    “Big love to everyone on the spectrum, Down syndrome, autism, etc… it can never be cool to insult people with a disease,” he wrote.

    He then returned to the subject of family wealth, questioning why his original shoutout appeared to provoke Davido.

    “NA SHOUTOUT TO THE ONES WHEN GET IT OUT THE MUD WITHOUT FAMILY MONEY DEY MAKE DAVID CRASH OUT?” Erigga wrote. “From where to where??”

    “Big man pikin dey cry say poor men children de hail dem self???” he added. “Motivate your self naw.”

    Erigga went on to label Davido the “Ambassador of RICH KIDS,” asking: “Because ur papa get money make we no happy again for our small wins???”

    The rapper also made the dispute more personal, writing: “I’m disappointed IN YOU SLOVIDO.”

    “NA ME U WAN BULLY? NA ME U WAN OPPRESS?” he added.

    The exchange has since developed into a wider argument over family wealth, privilege and the meaning of being self-made in the Nigerian music industry.

  • Davido fires back at Erigga over “family money” comment: “Comot here with that your useless motivation”

    Davido fires back at Erigga over “family money” comment: “Comot here with that your useless motivation”

    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.

  • ODUMODUBLVCK’s lawyers say rapper is not wanted by police, seek inquiry into attempted arrest

    ODUMODUBLVCK’s lawyers say rapper is not wanted by police, seek inquiry into attempted arrest

    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 allegedly faced attempted arrest after BOHO performance

    ODUMODUBLVCK allegedly faced attempted arrest after BOHO performance

    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.

    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.

  • Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” enter Spotify Nigeria chart after her death

    Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” enter Spotify Nigeria chart after her death

    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.

  • Siraheem announces ‘professional exit’ from music industry

    Siraheem announces ‘professional exit’ from music industry

    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 denies drink-spiking claims amid UK legal case

    Poco Lee’s team denies drink-spiking claims amid UK legal case

    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.

  • A fan pinched Ayra Starr to confirm she’s real

    A fan pinched Ayra Starr to confirm she’s real

    Meeting your favourite artist can be surreal. For one Ayra Starr fan, the moment apparently required a little physical verification.

    During Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” fan signing pop-up in Camden, London, a fan shared a TikTok showing herself embracing the singer before pinching her.

    Ayra immediately winced in pain, seemingly caught off guard by the unexpected pinch, while the fan appeared to be confirming that the singer was, in fact, real.

    The interaction has since made its rounds online, turning what was already a memorable fan encounter into a particularly funny one.

    Ayra was in Camden for the “Starrgirl” fan signing, with footage from the event showing her meeting fans and signing copies of her latest album.

    The Camden appearance forms part of the rollout for Starrgirl, Ayra’s third studio album, which was released in August 2026. The project continues the singer’s evolution from the breakout success of “Rush” into one of Afrobeats’ most recognisable young stars.

    For this fan, though, meeting Starrgirl wasn’t quite enough. She needed to make sure the Starrgirl in front of her wasn’t a very convincing hologram.

    And apparently, a pinch was the best way to find out.

  • Davido says Wande Coal asked for his number weeks before their “Come My Way” spat

    Davido says Wande Coal asked for his number weeks before their “Come My Way” spat

    Davido has revealed that Wande Coal had been trying to reach him weeks before their recent exchange over the unreleased “Come My Way” collaboration.

    Speaking during a TV interview shortly after the artists traded words on X, Davido said Wande had asked for his phone number about two weeks earlier. He said he instructed the person who received the request not to share it.

    Davido also showed a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation dated July 22. In the exchange, someone informed him that Wande had been asking for his number and asked whether they should give it to him.

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    According to Davido, he declined and said Wande was “acting like a baby.”

    The revelation comes after the two artists publicly disagreed over “Come My Way”, a collaboration that gained attention through its unreleased snippet.

    Davido previously explained that Wande had contacted him to record a verse for the song, but that he did not agree with the proposed plan to release Wande’s version first and add his contribution later as a remix.

    Wande responded that Davido was trying to dictate the release of a song that was not his, adding that the song had already done well without him.

    The exchange then became more personal, with Davido calling Wande “Mr Little 🍆” and Wande responding with “Mr. Toto beggar 😂.”

    Davido’s latest comments add another layer to the disagreement, suggesting that Wande had attempted to establish direct contact before the exchange played out publicly.

  • Davido and Wande Coal trade words over unreleased “Come My Way” collaboration

    Davido and Wande Coal trade words over unreleased “Come My Way” collaboration

    Davido and Wande Coal have exchanged words on X over the unreleased collaboration “Come My Way”, revisiting a snippet that has circulated online and sparked interest among fans.

    Responding to a post about why the collaboration never materialised as an official release, Davido explained that Wande Coal had initially reached out to him for the song. According to Davido, he recorded his verse after being approached, but disagreed with the proposed release plan.

    “He hit me up to do the song. so I recorded that verse,” Davido wrote. “I think he wanted to drop it first then drop my own as a remix & I was like no oh, I didn’t record it as a remix. It would have been nice sha.”

    Wande Coal responded to Davido’s explanation, disputing the idea that Davido should have had a say in how the song was released.

    “Song wey no be your own you wan dictate release plan. That song f#kin did well without you on it bruv!!!” Wande Coal wrote.

    The exchange then became more personal, with Davido replying, “No vex Mr Little 🍆.”

    Wande Coal responded: “No vex too Mr. Toto beggar 😂.”

    The back-and-forth has brought renewed attention to “Come My Way”, a song whose snippet has circulated online without an official release featuring both artists. The exchange also offers some context on why the collaboration between two established Nigerian artists did not move forward.