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Gospel Artistes Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, Star on Glo-sponsored African Voices
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Reputable gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey and his equally accomplished female colleague, Mercy Chinwo will be starring this week on African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme bankrolled by telecommunications company, Globacom.
The 30-minute soar-away show anchored by Larry Madowo will air on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. with a repeat the same day at noon. On Sunday, two more repeats will be shown at 4.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Monday at 4 a.m. The same broadcast schedule will be followed next week.
The audience will be sharing the stories of the duo’s ascendancy to fame and their staing power in the genre of music. Bassey’s musical prowess has continue to draw attention in person and online, especially with The Halleluiah Challenge while Mercy Chinwo serenades her fans with her voice, stage presence and charisma.
Bassey, a native of Akwa Ibom State, was born 27 August 1981. He has carved a niche for himself as a notable singer, trumpeter and gospel songwriter popularly known for his songs including “Yahweh Sabaoth”, “Ebenezer”, “Tobechukwu” “Imela”, “Onise Iyanu”, and “Olowogbogboro” and for his humility.
He studied International Relations and Politics at the University of Lagos before relocating to London where he studied Politics and later Music at the Middlesex University Summer School also in the United Kingdom and has successfully affirmed himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria. His music traverses different genres such as jazz, worship, hymns and medley. He is a Pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, King’s Court in Victoria Island, Lagos.
On her part, Mercy Nnenda Chinwo-Blessed was born September 5, 1991. She is a Nigerian gospel singer, actress, and songwriter who began singing in church at age six. In 2017, she signed a recording contract with EeZee Conceptz after which she released her first single “Excess Love” in 2018. She bagged a degree in Human Resources Management from the International Business Management Institute (IBMI). She emerged the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards in 2020 and won the Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022, among other awards.
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Temi Nkem Wins Big Brother Naija Season 11, Walks Away with N160m Grand Prize
By Eric Elezuo
Temi Nkem, whose real names are Temitope Nkemdirim Chigbue, has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija reality tevision show contest, season 11, with the tag, Show ya sef.
Temi Nkem beat the duo of Aikou and Sheba, who made the top three finalist list.
The 21-year old Financ and Accounting student, who though of Delta State origin, was born and bred in London, carts away a total of N160 million in both cash and prize gifts.
The season 11 of the BBN show started on July 26, 2026, with 20 housemates. While most housemates were eliminated, one or two were disqualified from the competition while another housemate made a personal decision to discontinue her stay in the house.
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Davido Reveals His Biggest, Highest One-Time Purchase at a Whopping $11m
During a Twitch livestream on September 20, 2026, Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido revealed that his highest single purchase cost him an astounding $11 million. This surprising admission took place while he engaged with fans alongside streamer Enzo.
Short clips of the livestream quickly gained traction on social media as viewers reacted to the news, especially since Davido did not divulge specifics about the purchase.
While making the comment, Davido remained casual and did not provide any details about what the purchase was, which led to immediate speculation among fans. Some suggested that it could be a luxury property, perhaps a condo in Atlanta, considering the amount.
Others dismissed the idea since none of Davido’s known vehicles come close to that valuation. Fans noted his penchant for luxury cars, but the figures just didn’t add up for a purchase that high.
Throughout the livestream, Davido also showcased music from his recent projects and engaged casually with those watching. Nevertheless, the discussion about his significant purchase became the highlight post-broadcast.
Davido, known for his luxurious lifestyle, currently owns eight luxury vehicles, including three Rolls-Royces, two Lamborghinis, and three Mercedes-Maybachs. He shared that he is now focusing on his $70 million house in Eko Atlantic and is done buying cars for the year.
The exact nature of Davido’s $11 million purchase remains a mystery, keeping fans intrigued.
Read some comments below as compiled by gistlover:
@Quincy1122 Arthur:”How much u tak buy ur jet? Abi na family jet”
@Delcan:”Davido be capping sometimes and he doesn’t do anything extraordinary apart from showing off he gat money talking about money and crying because of a woman just to stay relevant”
@Dehkardo:”I think say this guy guide before”
@Promise Chinemerem Edwin:”You people should build industries and factory, give back to the society who made you. Create Job opportunities and stop blabbing.”
@Comrade Ayumzi:”Eleven million dollars may sound too huge to be real, but then, it’s Davido. He even beckoned on one of his retinues, should in case. The dude is surrounded with access to liquid, and he himself has huge liquid assets too. A lot of artistes would say this, and I will not believe it for example, your merch is 1.5 million per shirt and other piece, over a hundred k naira for only a cap, and you come online to boast of having a liquid balance of five hundred million naira at the bank? How much is an original Gucci or Versace? But here is someone from an oligarchy family speaking: two uncles a governor, dad owns a power grid, grandpa was a senator, himself a top-rated Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and more revenue earner. Even though he is braggadocious and didn’t mention what he bought, I believe him maybe it’s a condo in Atlanta. But for a fact, he doesn’t own a Bugatti, and none of his vehicles are worth that much it sounds suspicious.”
@ASSURANCE🪶:”Na lie wetting he do way make them pay him such amount”
@Naija2capeblog:”The way he said $11 million with zero hesitation is the real flex. Not even a smile. Just “this is what I did.” December cannot come fast enough.”
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Yusuf, Bells, Chimson Chuka Evicted from BBNaija Season 11
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 competition has lost three more housemates, with Yusuf, Bells and Chimsom Chuka exiting the show during Sunday’s live eviction programme.
Their eviction brings the number of contestants remaining in the ‘Show Ya Sef’ house down to 10, with the competition gradually approaching its final stage.
The trio joined Araga and Abi, who were evicted during the previous round, on the list of housemates who have left the season through eviction.
Other contestants who had earlier departed the show include Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Cassi, Sultex, Goddessa and Gerard. Neche, however, left the house voluntarily.
The season also recorded the disqualification of Nomy during the week, further reducing the number of contestants in the competition.
The ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition began on July 26, 2026, with 24 housemates entering the house to compete for the ₦160m grand prize.






