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How EFCC Helped Naira Marley to Attain Stardom
By Eric Elezuo
About a year ago, a never-to-forget life occurrence happened to the self styled Marlian president, Naira Marley, whose real name is Afeez Fashola: He was arrested by the anti-corruption agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
On May 10, 2019, just a day after “Am I A Yahoo Boy” was released, the anti-graft agency announced that it had arrested and charged the singer to court on an 11 count charge of advance fee fraud popularly called ‘Yahoo-Yahoo‘.
After spending 14 days behind bars, the singer was released after perfecting his bail conditions as proposed by Justice Nicolas Oweibo. It should be noted that Naira Marley might have faced a 7 years sentence if he was found guilty of the charges.
There and then, his career blossomed as not a few people sympathized with him, and wanted to feel the music that made EFCC picked him up. It was at this point that the number of his followers skyrocketed, prompting the creation of the Marlian group. The Marlian craze also affected his friends, Zlatan, Rahman Jago, Biesloaded and Gucci-Branch.
“Personally, I believe that Naira Marley has enjoyed more positive benefits due to the EFCC issue than the negative effects,” a fan was quoted as saying on Naijaloaded
Consequently, when the history of Naira Marley’s stardom is written, the EFCC will likely have a dedicated page for the good reasons.
Big Brother Naija housemates Daniel Olatunji, popularly known as Danboskid, and Ibifubara Davies have been evicted from the ongoing 10/10 season, becoming the first contestants to leave the show.
Their eviction was announced during the live Sunday show, marking a dramatic start to the season’s elimination phase. The tension had been building after a dramatic search for an envelope containing an immunity card ended with 27 housemates put up for possible eviction.
Danboskid was the first to exit, followed shortly by Ibifubara, whose departure made her the second housemate to bid farewell to the competition.
This unexpected twist has left the remaining contestants on high alert, as they scramble to regroup and reassess their strategies in the race for the coveted grand prize, N150 million.
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has lamented being single at 33 despite career and academic achievements.
DJ Cuppy, who is a popular disc jockey (DJ) and the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, took to her social media platforms to express her inability to find a husband at 33 after career and academic accomplishments.
According to her, all the suitors, who are interested in her, and have approached her, had spelling problems.
He stressed that her major concern was the suitors’ inability to spell, coupled with the fact that she once admitted that she struggled with spelling despite attending Oxford University.
“Making it big… but mother of Dúdú and FünFün, no husband, with plenty suitors in my DMs and none can even spell Pomeranian,” she wrote.
DJ Cuppy earlier revealed that she always reminds God that she is still single, each time she sees other people’s wedding photos online.
The renowned disc jockey had been very vocal about her desire to get married after calling off her engagement to British boxer Ryan Taylor in 2023.
The philanthropist and internationally acclaimed disc jockey was recently selected as a 2025 Goalkeeper by the Gates Foundation.
Celebrated Nigerian pop music singer, Innocent Idibia aka 2Face or 2Baba, has reportedly married Edo State lawmaker, Hon. Natasha Osawaru in a quiet traditional ceremony.
According to sources close to the couple, the event took place on July 25, 2025, and was attended by close family members, including the singer’s parents.
Photos and videos from the private ceremony surfaced online this week, showing the singer and his new bride adorned in traditional Edo attire.
2Baba’s mother was also spotted standing proudly behind the couple in one of the viral images, confirming the family’s support for the union.
Following his separation from longtime wife Annie Idibia, 2Baba’s relationship with Natasha has drawn public interest. Earlier this year, he introduced her to Idoma traditional leaders in Benue State, where he received blessings for the union. The singer also formally introduced her to his family.
