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Davido : I Never Imagined I Will Get This Big

… I feel like every successful person that attains a great level of success can’t explain the feeling.

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11 months ago

May 9, 2025

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Grammy nominee and multiple awards winner, David Adeleke aka Davido has explained that he didn’t imagine he was going to become a global star at thr initial stage of his career.

Davido made this known in a recent chat with Apple Music during the promotion of his fifth album entitled ‘5ive.’

“Never imagined it here. Forget it. I’ll be lying to you. Never imagined it. So when things were just happening over time, we were just taking in the strides like, “Damn, this is getting lit.”

We sold out 1,000. We sold out 2,000. Damn, we sold out 30, 40… Yeah, so it’s never really… I feel like every successful person that attains a great level of success can’t explain the feeling. You know what I’m saying?

“I think just generally in life when good things are happening so quick, you don’t realize. I actually remember the first time I was sitting in front of my laptop opening Logic and sitting down like, “Damn, I want to make it. I actually want to be a musician. This is what I want to do.”

“Watching MTV Cribs, watching people go on tour. I was a big YouTuber. I used to watch YouTube a lot. I used to watch vlogs. Tour vlogs, so it’s like Soulja Boy vlogs, just people about just being popular and being a star.

I used to watch all that stuff, so I saw it transition into reality for me. Do you understand?

“From the beginning, from showing my friends the culture, showing my friends like, “Come listen to this Nigerian music.”

And then, actually falling in love with the genre, falling in love with music, knowing that my family’s not going to accept this, but I’ll still do it anyway, not knowing that I’ll be one of the ones to pioneer it.”

Credit: The Nation

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Asha Bhosle: Bollywood’s legendary singer dies aged 92

Her death marks the end of an era in Bollywood music – with her career spanning more than eight decades and encompassing more than 12,000 songs

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4 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died aged 92, her son has confirmed.

The unrivalled queen of Indian playback singing died in Mumbai, having been admitted to hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Her death marks the end of an era in Bollywood music – with her career spanning more than eight decades and encompassing more than 12,000 songs.

Bhosle’s distinctive voice breathed life into countless film songs as actors lip-synced to her unforgettable tracks.

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Tuface, Laolu Gbenjo, others set to electrify Vanguard Personality of the Year Award

The 14th edition of the prestigious award ceremony will take place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on April 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.

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4 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Afrobeats legend, Tuface Idibia, is set to thrill guests at this year’s Vanguard Personality of the Year Award.

Known for his timeless hits that resonate across generations, the iconic performer is expected to deliver an unforgettable performance featuring his evergreen songs.

Also billed to entertain at the glamorous event is The Laolu Gbenjo Band, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated live music groups. Adding more excitement to the lineup is the Black Edge Performance Troupe.

The 14th edition of the prestigious award ceremony will take place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on April 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Interestingly, the event promises to be a night dedicated to celebrating outstanding Nigerians who have excelled in various sectors.

Over the years, Vanguard Personality of the Year Award has grown into one of the country’s most distinguished media recognitions.

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The New Masquerade’s actor ‘Clarus’ is dead

Davis Offor rose to prominence through The New Masquerade, a beloved Nigerian sitcom that captivated audiences with its humour and memorable characters, including the boastful and comedic Clarus.

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1 week ago

April 7, 2026

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Veteran actor Davis Offor, widely known for his role as “Clarus” in the iconic situation comedy – The New Masquerade, is dead, aged 85.

Davis Offor rose to prominence through The New Masquerade, a beloved Nigerian sitcom that captivated audiences with its humour and memorable characters, including the boastful and comedic Clarus.

News of his death was confirmed by fellow actor Tony Akposheri, who starred alongside him as Zacky in the popular series that defined an era of Nigerian television.

In an emotional tribute shared on Facebook, Akposheri expressed shock and deep sorrow over the loss, recalling their recent moments together.

According to him, the late Offor was full of life and hope when they last met at the turn of the New Year.

Akposheri described the late actor as more than just a colleague, highlighting his warmth, humour, and vibrant personality.

“You were more than a familiar face on screen. You were a friend, a brother, a man with warmth, humour, and a presence that could light up any space,” he added.

Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.