Entertainment/Arts/Culture
How Can You Hide a Love Child?
By Bunmi Sofola
Bukky was busy giving the big bedroom a long-overdue clean. She was running the vacuum cleaner over her husband’s side of the bed when the flex caught the corner of a partially opened drawer.
It had been loose for months and Mati, her husband, hadn’t come round to fixing it yet.
As she crouched to free the flex, something shoved amongst the odds-and-ends in the drawer caught her eye.A long brown envelope of the type of school reports came in. Whose report could this be? She opened the envelope and saw the surname was her husband’s, but the first name was none of their five children.
She went on: “I slumped on the bed and stared at the piece of paper. Suddenly, realization dawned – Mati had another child! In spite of the fact that I’d ignored one or two of his indiscretions, the result of my husband’s affairs now stared me in the face.
The report was from a private secondary school. The child, a girl, now in her teens, had been born just after we had our second child! Way back when I thought we couldn’t be happier.
Bastard! Did he still see the mother? Is this the only child from her? Heaven knew how many other women were holding on to his children!
Suddenly, everything about my marriage I’d held dear looked like a sham. “I wanted to get to him, to demand answers. But he was away at a family do. As soon as he came in, I threw the school report in his face.
“Apart from the report, there were other incriminating documents in the drawer and he had no choice but to confess. The mother of the child was a professional with her own financial means, he told me.
They had had a relationship and she wanted the child. She’d promised she wouldn’t be any trouble to my family and had kept her words. Most of the financial expenses of raising the child had been borne by her.
As he made his excuse, it seemed as if he was bragging that he was proud to have fathered the child of a rich woman desperate to have her own child!
“I don’t know what hurt more – discovering my husband’s bastard child or his keeping in touch with mother and child, been supportive father to their daughter – and keeping the sordid secret from me. Part of me wanted to confront this woman – but Mati refused to tell me where she lived because he said he was scared of what I’d do if I saw her.
“Not knowing more shock was in store for me, I called the three eldest children and solemnly told them what I’d just discovered. They didn’t look surprised.
On the contrary, they looked quite relieved, as if a huge burden had been lifted from their shoulders. My first daughter said they’d known about this girl all along. Their dad had told them and had sworn them to secrecy.
How dared he involve my children in this stupid charade? I was furious that my children could even agree to such a deception. Were they actually happy they had a half-sister?
“Days later, my daughter, an undergraduate, came to have a word with me. I was sure it was at the insistence of Mati. Their father wasn’t a coward, she pleaded, rather he wanted to spare my feeling.
You can always regret an affair, but could you really wish away a child? All I know is that I’m still hurting. There is nothing as depressing as knowing that whilst your husband is lovingly trying to make a baby with you, he is doing the same thing with another woman behind your back!”
As bitter as Bukky was, I made her realise that once a secret was out in the open, you do your utmost to live with it. Cases like hers abound and, short of snuffing the life out of her step-daughter, she had to acknowledge her existence just like her children had “Step-daughter?”, she shrieked, “you do take your liberal attitude a bit too far at times.
As for my children, I just prayed nothing like this happens to them in future. It is then they’ll feel my pain”. What pain was there to feel? This poor girl’s mother is loaded. All she wanted was for the father of her daughter to acknowledge her existence.
What if the mother had been one of these scheming gold diggers who deliberately go after well-heeled men so their children would have a slice of the pie when such men croak? I asked Bukky to put herself in the position of a step-daughter who will forever be on the outside looking in.
“And it is that outside she’ll be”, she spat. “Let both mother and child stay in their corner, I’ll stay in mine …” Beware of what you wish for (Humour) The door opened and a huge 6’5″ man walked into the restaurant and up to the bar.
He was almost as wide as he was tall with a neck the size of a tree trunk – but he had a tiny head. The barman was unable to hide his curiosity and addressed the stranger. “Look, I’m sorry about this but I have to ask.
You’re such a big man, yet you have such a tiny head. How come? The man shook his head in dismay.
“You’ll never believe this,” he replied.
“I was walking along the beach last Sunday and I found a magic lamp.” “Why, what happened”? asked the barman. “Well, I rubbed the lamp and this beautiful genie appeared.
She asked me what I wanted and I said I’d like us to have a shag. Well, you would, wouldn’t you?” said the big man confidently.
“Yeah, yeah,” gasped the barman, “so what happened then?” “She said genies didn’t shag so was there anything else, and I said, okay then, how about a little head?”
Nigerian record producer Michael Chigozie, popularly known as Tempoe, has earned Spotify’s billion streams plaque for his production of CKay’s global hit, Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah).
The producer announced the recognition on Wednesday via his verified X account, where he shared photographs of the plaque and the presentation.
He wrote: “First & Only Solo Nigerian Song to surpass 1 BILLION STREAMS on Spotify!!! ICONIC!”
The plaque recognises Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah), produced by Tempoe and performed by CKay, for surpassing one billion streams on Spotify, making it the first solo Nigerian song to reach the milestone on the platform.
The commemorative plaque bears the inscription: “In recognition of 1,000,000,000 streams”, with Tempoe credited as producer and CKay listed as the performing artiste.
Released in 2019, Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah) gained global prominence following its international remixes and widespread traction on social media, becoming one of Afrobeats’ biggest global hit.
Tempoe, born and raised in Lagos State, has produced several commercially successful Afrobeats records with international recognition.
Some of his productions include CKay’s Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah), Victony’s Soweto, Joeboy’s Sip (Alcohol) and Omah Lay’s Soso, which have collectively accumulated hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.
The recognition marks another milestone for Nigerian music, reflecting Afrobeats’ growing global reach and continued success on digital streaming platforms.
Fave Issues Warning to Secret Admirer over Disappointing Gift
Singer Fave has warned admirers against sending her gifts she considers below standard after expressing disappointment over an anonymous bouquet delivered to her.
Fave has warned admirers against sending her disappointing gifts after reacting to an anonymous flower bouquet she received.
The singer criticised the quality of the anonymous gift, saying it did not make her interested in knowing the sender.
Fave advised admirers to put more effort into gifts, insisting she would not appreciate flowers that fall below her expectations.
The singer shared her reaction in a video on social media, where she criticised both the quality of the bouquet and the fact that the sender chose to remain anonymous.
Visibly unimpressed, Fave said the gift left her irritated rather than flattered.
“Somebody sent me a bouquet of flowers, and I feel irritated because this is the bouquet, and the craziest thing about it is that the person decided to be anonymous. They didn’t even write their name on the card.”
She also described the handwritten note that accompanied the flowers as poorly presented and lacking the effort she would expect from someone trying to impress her.
According to the singer, the presentation of the gift gave her no reason to be curious about the identity of the admirer.
“They wrote this little note for me, and it’s not even an actual card. Look at the paper it was written on. Are you kidding me? You want to be anonymous? Where is the motivation to want to know who this person is? I actually do not want to know who you are.”
Fave further questioned why anyone would send her a gift they clearly put little effort into, adding that no one had even reached out afterward to confirm whether she received the flowers.
She suggested that the bouquet was not worthy of appreciation and joked that she was not about to spend time trying to figure out who had sent it.
“Why would you send me this, and the craziest thing about it is that nobody has messaged me to ask if I received the flowers.”
The singer ended her remarks with a stern warning to admirers, not to send her flowers unless they were of a quality she could genuinely appreciate.
She added that if someone insists on sending a gift that falls short of that standard, they might as well include their name instead of remaining anonymous.
Entertainment/Arts/Culture
Rudeboy Breaks Silence on Okoye Family Feud, Demands for Privacy, Respect
Rudeboy’s management has released a statement on the ongoing rift between the Okoye brothers.
The statement described the issue as a family one that must be resolved with dignity, respect, and responsibility,
The statement comes amid the recent escalation of tension between the brothers, which has resulted in new revelations by Mr P.
In a statement released on August 6, 2026, Paul Okoye AKA Rudeboy, reacted to the ongoing issues with his twin brother, Peter Okoye AKA Mr P, who is at loggerheads with Rudeboy and Jude.
Rudeboy acknowledged the public interest in the dispute but insisted that family matters are best handled with “dignity, respect, and responsibility.
” He added that he refuses to be “drawn into an exchange of allegations or commentary that distracts from the work, the fans, and the music.”“Fire Department Inc., the official management of Rudeboy, is aware of the ongoing public conversations surrounding recent events involving members of the Okoye family.
While we understand the public interest, we believe that personal and family matters are best handled with dignity, respect, and responsibility. We will not be drawn into an exchange of allegations or commentary that distracts from the work, the fans, and the music.
Rudeboy remains fully committed to his craft and deeply grateful for the unwavering support he continues to receive from fans across Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world. Their encouragement has been instrumental in the growing success of “Blessed & Alive” featuring Sarkodie, and our focus remains on sharing music that inspires, uplifts, and connects people.
We respectfully ask our supporters, media partners, and the public to allow space for professionalism and mutual respect. We encourage everyone to avoid speculation and to rely on verified information rather than rumors or online commentary.
As management, our responsibility is to support Rudeboy’s artistic journey, protect the integrity of his work, and ensure that his energy remains focused on creating exceptional music and delivering memorable performances for his fans worldwide.
We sincerely thank everyone who has continued to stream, share, and celebrate “Blessed & Alive.” This is only the beginning, and we look forward to announcing more exciting projects, performances, and milestones in the weeks and months ahead.”
The decade-long dispute between the iconic African pop music duo P-Sqaure, comprising Peter Okoye and his twin brother Paul Okoye, and their older brother and former manager Jude Okoye escalated in July 2026.
The latest escalation started on social media when Peter Okoye AKA Mr P, made a statement about not caring if his kids are unable to speak their native Igbo language. Amid the wave of criticism that followed, Paul Okoye AKA Rudeboy, shared a music video with a caption celebrating his Igbo heritage, which many considered a blatant dig at his twin brothers.
The clip would force Mr P to come out publicly with a detailed breakdown of his rift with his twin brother, Rudeboy, and his older brother, Jude. In a series of videos shared on his Instagram account, Mr P went into a detailed breakdown of how his brothers allegedly frustrated him out of P-Square, bullied him, oppressed him and his family, and stole millions of dollars from him and P-Square.
Mr P’s ongoing revelations, which he has shared in a video series that is currently on part 7, have sparked massive public interest, which has forced Rudeboy to release a statement and Jude to make a video explaining his side.
The issues between the brothers have also resulted in a series of litigation, including an EFCC case against Jude and court proceedings against Mr P instituted by Jude.
With the latest escalation and the new facts revealed by Mr P, it’s unlikely that the Okoye brothers will be calling a truce anytime soon.
Ace Nigerian Afrobeat star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has released a teaser for his forthcoming single, “TEA,” scheduled for release on Friday.
The “Calm Down” crooner shared a 26-second preview of the track in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday with the caption “TEA Friday”
The teaser features Rema riding a motorcycle at dusk while previewing the song, which is produced by American record producer, Mustard.
The announcement marks Rema’s first single of 2026 and has sparked excitement among fans ahead of its official release.
The teaser has attracted reactions across social media, with many fans expressing anticipation for the collaboration between the Nigerian singer and the U.S. producer.
Rema, known for the global hit “Calm Down”, was born in Benin City. He rose to prominence after signing with Jonzing World in 2019 and has since become one of Afrobeats’ leading global stars.
His debut album, “Rave & Roses”, released in 2022, while his second studio album, “HEIS”, was released in 2024.
The forthcoming single follows Rema’s release of “Goals”, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack, and further underscores his growing global influence in Afrobeats.
Tempoe earns spotify billion streams plaque for love Nwantiti.
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