Nene Aderibigbe, mother of Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, has criticised the influence of social media on Gen Z, claiming that many young people now depend on other people’s opinions instead of thinking for themselves.

Aderibigbe said she worries about the younger generation because of their heavy dependence on phones and their inability to recognise their own talents.

Speaking about the issue, she said: “Social media has just turned a lot of things upside down.

She also argued that many members of Gen Z are gifted but fail to recognise their abilities because of the influence of social media.

Aderibigbe advised young people to spend at least two to three hours away from their phones, reflect on their lives and practise meditation.

She said: “Take your time, drop your phone down for two, three hours, do mental note, put your head down, take a mental note or meditate.”

Nigerian music star, Davido, and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, have arrived in style in Marrakesh, Morocco, for the wedding celebration of rapper Zlatan Ibile and his wife, Davita Lamai.

The post was shared on the singer’s verified Instagram story @davido, on Thursday.

The celebrity couple’s appearance has added glamour to the ongoing wedding festivities, which have attracted prominent personalities from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Davido, a close friend of the groom, was among the notable guests at the welcome party held ahead of the couple’s white wedding.

The celebration featured colourful displays, lively music and traditional Moroccan wedding customs, with Zlatan and Davita making separate grand entrances on decorated platforms known as amaria, carried by attendants. (NAN)

An Abuja High Court on Wednesday awarded N125, 000 against a rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck”, for asking for adjournment.

Justice J.O.E. Adeyemi-Ajayi awarded the cost while adjourning the matter until Oct.

The claimant, Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as Kraziecent, instituted an assault and battery suit against Odumodublvck.

At the resumed hearing, the claimant’s counsel, Uchenna Ojembe, announced his appearance and told the court that the matter was slated for cross-examination and defence.

Ojembe said his witness was in court and ready to proceed.

The Defendant’s Counsel, Ikenna Magnus, however pleaded with the court to grant him another date to enable him prepare for cross-examination and defence.

Magnus told the court that he was just coming into the matter and needed a little time to put his house in order.

Ojembe opposed the application and told the court that it was the usual delay tactic by the defence to obstruct and stall proceedings.

“This is the usual delay tactic to obstruct and stall proceedings. We will not be applying to keep them out, but we will be applying for N5 million cost,” Ojembe said.

However, the defence counsel again begged the court for leniency.

In her ruling, Justice J.O E. Adeyemi-Ajayi awarded a cost of N125, 000 against the Odumodublvck for delaying proceedings

She adjourned the matter until Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 for cross-examination and defence.

The News Agency Nigeria recalls that “Kraziecent” alleged that Odumodublvck assaulted him at a public event in December 2024, damaged his iPhone 15 Pro Max and caused him emotional distress.

He is seeking payment of medical expenses, a public apology via the defendant’s social media platforms and two national dailies, or N2 billion in damages.