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Popular Musician TJ Hays Set For Video Premiere, Madoo
Warri born hyper creative musician, TJ HAYS is set to premiere his much anticipated video “MADOO. ”
The epic event has generated unprecedented media hype with his fans and mụsic lovers yearning to dance to the glamorous video on Sunday 23rd May 2021 at GRA Warri, Delta State.
While fielding questions from newsmen, TJ HAYS expressed optimism that the creativity and high definition quality of the video having had some horrible experiences in life, will add ‘sauce’ and advance music industry.
“Madoo was actually inspired by the suffering and life experiences of an average Nigerian from day to day. And I went to the studio after the Benin Electricity Distribution Company BEDC supplied me meter and yet it’s not functioning after installation, then they started bringing outrageous bills. The inhuman treatment meted out to me led me to enter music studio. I was very angry and sad funny my producer ODEZI (Dezimix) was making this Afro beat and I just vibe into it and he was like TJ Hays, ok Na ur beat be this oya start to record.. the elated superstar affirmed
“They can’t wait to watch the creative video of the street anthem ‘Madoo’ and trust me this video is Madoo Because the Director EP Edese actually gave it he’s best shot,” the handsome artist affirmed
TJ Hays who is also a businessman thanked God for the success enjoined all to troupe en masse and support him.
It’s been Madoo because since I started my career as an artist, I’m really living life the way I have always dreamt about it… I really thank God,” he joyfully concluded.
Some supertar artists including musicians and comedians will perform at the promising colourful video premiere.
Members of Nigeria’s entertainment industry turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
Colleagues, friends, and dignitaries filled The Monarch Event Centre for the ceremony, dressed strictly in white as requested by the Ekubo family.
Attendees included Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi, Ik Ogbonna, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
The evening featured worship led by gospel ministers Peterson Okopi and Ebuka Songs, with Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey, and Kaestrings also ministering.
The Ekubo family had earlier released an obituary on the late actor’s Instagram page, asking the public to keep them in prayer.
Wednesday’s service of songs officially opened Alex Ekubo’s burial rites.
The funeral moves to Arochukwu, Abia State, for a wake-keep on June 17, with burial scheduled for June 18.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State and hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, beat 19 other contestants in the competition themed “Pride, Power and Purpose.”
She succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025, and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Miss Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative that supports children with special needs and promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Joining Karibi-George in the top five were Dionne Chisom Nwagbo of Anambra State, who finished as first runner-up; Shuntell Ezomo of Edo State, who emerged second runner-up; Irene Irene of Abuja; and Gold of Rivers State.
Miss World Nigeria, organized by the Silverbird Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading beauty pageants and selects the country’s representative for the international Miss World competition.
Award-winning artiste – Davido – is scheduled to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major global platform to his career.
Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music project led by producer Diplo.
FIFA announced the lineup on Instagram, noting that more special guests will be unveiled in the coming days.
The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series across the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“Featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, and more special guests to be announced soon,” FIFA wrote.
The Los Angeles show will open doors at 5:00pm PT, with the live broadcast beginning at 6:00pm PT.
The series is designed to link audiences across the host countries, with simultaneous live performances streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
FIFA said the event will stream globally across its digital platforms, including an exclusive livestream on TikTok.
Full concert and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on VuMe Live the following day.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, 2026.
