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Joeboy Stars on Easter Edition of Glo-Powered African Voices

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Nigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, whose melodies now ripple across continents, takes centre stage this week on the Easter edition of African Voices, the Globacom-sponsored CNN magazine programme.

In a captivating session from Lagos, show anchor Larry Madowo drew out the rhythm of Joeboy’s journey, tracing the arc from a starry-eyed university dreamer to a maestro whose songs now traverse the globe like whispered secrets carried on the wind.

Born Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus in 1997, Joeboy—affectionately dubbed Afrobeats’ “lover boy”—embarked on his musical odyssey in 2017 with a viral reinterpretation of Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You.

This pivot from rap to melodious crooning caught the discerning eye of Nigerian artiste and entrepreneur Mr Eazi, who, upon discovering him on Instagram, extended an invitation to join the emPawa Africa Talent Incubation initiative—a sanctuary for budding African talents where raw potential is nurtured into brilliance.

The partnership bore fruit in 2018 with the release of Fààjí, featuring Mr Eazi, and soon after, Joeboy was signed to Warner Music Africa. From there, his ascent became a symphony of milestones: the intoxicating single Baby in 2019, followed by Beginning, which amassed over 23 million views on YouTube, and Love & Light the same year.

Collaborations with Mayorkun yielded the spirited tracks Don’t Call Me and All for You, further cementing his place in the Afrobeats constellation.

Joeboy’s debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic, unfurled in February 2021, a melodic tapestry of youth, hope, and desire. By 19 May 2023, he unveiled his sophomore studio effort, Body & Soul, preceded by the evocative singles Sip (Alcohol), Contour, Body & Soul, and Duffel Bag. In 2023, he teased the world with Only God Save Me and the extended EP Body, Soul and Spirit, offering listeners a window into the essence of his artistic spirit.

February 2024 marked another milestone as he launched his own imprint, Young Legend, soon releasing Osadebe, a track that resonated nationwide with the familiar warmth of homegrown brilliance.

Joeboy’s dedication has been richly rewarded. He clinched Best Artiste in African Pop at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and Best Pop at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. His music has earned numerous nominations, including at the City People Entertainment Awards and The Headies, affirming his status as a luminary of contemporary African sound.

The Easter edition of African Voices featuring Joeboy will air on DSTV Channel 401 at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, with repeats at 11 a.m.; Sunday at 3:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday at 3 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.; and Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. The schedule will be mirrored the following week, culminating in Monday at 3 a.m., giving audiences multiple opportunities to bask in the artistry of a musician whose voice carries the pulse of a continent.

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Temi Nkem Wins Big Brother Naija Season 11, Walks Away with N160m Grand Prize

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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

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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

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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.

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