Entertainment

Afrobeats Star Fola Apologises After First Headline Show Ends Abruptly

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4 weeks ago

December 17, 2025

2025 Afrobeats breakout singer, Folarin Odunlami, with the stage name, Fola, has apologised to fans following the abrupt end of his first headline performance at the Mainland Block Party, which was halted over safety concerns after the venue reportedly exceeded its capacity.

The event, held on Monday, December 15, at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was disrupted after a large influx of fans led to overcrowding, rowdiness and reported safety breaches.

Attendance was said to have surpassed the venue’s approved capacity, prompting organisers to stop the show.

Several fans at the venue complained of poor coordination, with some ticket holders saying they were unable to gain access despite purchasing tickets sold in batches by the organisers.

Fola, who performed briefly before leaving the stage, later addressed the situation in an apology message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday.

He explained that the decision to stop the performance was taken in the interest of safety.

“My people, I’m really sorry about how last night went,” the singer said, acknowledging the disappointment experienced by fans.

He added that reports of injuries were particularly troubling and should never have occurred at a live event.

“People were hurt and that should never happen. I had to stop the show because safety comes before anything else,” he said.

The singer further assured fans that their concerns had been noted and that steps were being taken to address the situation.

“I hear you on all fronts, and we’re working to make things right,” he added.

The concert, which was highly anticipated by fans of the 2025 Afrobeats breakout star known for songs such as Lost and Bye Bye, triggered backlash on social media, with criticism directed at both the artiste and the organisers over what many described as inadequate planning and poor crowd control.

In a separate statement on X (Formerly Twitter), Dangbana Republik, the record label Fola is signed to, acknowledged the lapses that led to the disruption and reiterated its commitment to fan safety.

“We acknowledge the serious safety issues that occurred at the event organised by Mainland Block Party,” the label said.

It noted that the venue’s capacity was exceeded, creating conditions it described as unsafe and unacceptable.

“The venue capacity was exceeded, resulting in unsafe conditions that should never have happened,” the statement said.

The label added that the performance was halted as soon as it became clear that fans were at risk, stressing that discussions were ongoing with the organisers.

“Once it became clear that fans were at risk, the performance was stopped immediately. We are working with the organisers to ensure adequate measures are taken to address the concerns of those affected. Your safety remains non-negotiable to us,” it added.

As of the time of filing this report, the organisers of the Mainland Block Party had yet to issue a separate statement addressing the incident.

Entertainment

2Baba – Officially Blind Released

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2 days ago

January 11, 2026

The Daily Voice

As Valentine’s Day approaches, 2Baba has released a heartfelt love song titled “Officially Blind.” Produced by Spellz, this track marks his second single of the year, showcasing his continued creative evolution and dedication to romantic themes in his music.

The track follows the release of the video for “Coded Tinz,” his first single of 2016, sets the stage for 2Baba’s latest offering, “Officially Blind.”

In this just-over-three-minute track, he showcases his signature style, further demonstrating his talent and creativity.

With its thoughtful lyrics and captivating melody, this song is a perfect addition to the romantic themes celebrated during the month of love.

Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD 2Baba – Officially Blind

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SO SAD: Actress and Content Creator Sunshine D!es After Surgery; Details of Last Moment Trends

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2 days ago

January 11, 2026

The Daily Voice

The entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning once again as content creator and actress Sunshine has tragically passed on.

In the video making the rounds, skit maker Chidera Madu shared a recording on the late actress’ page and his own page as he narrated what happened before her untimely death

According to Madu, Sunshine had been complaining of stomach pain, which later became severe, forcing them to visit a hospital.

He explained that she was admitted at Orchid General Hospital, Eti-Osa, Lagos, where she was only given pain relief.

The content creator added that she was admitted on January 1, and when he visited her the next day, he noticed she was not properly attended to and was only placed on pain relief. He said they later went for scans, which revealed that she had a very large fibroid.

In the video, Madu further disclosed that after discovering doctors were on strike, he moved Sunshine to a private facility, Havilah Hospital, where she underwent surgery.

According to him, the operation was successful, but she later developed complications and sadly passed on.

How fans reacted to Madu’s video about Sunshine
Netizens reacted after seeing the recording made by the skit maker about Sunshine. Here are comments below:

@robotziggy commented:
“Omg! I’m so sorry. This is too painful to watch. May her soul rest well. The incompetence of our workforces are really triggering and it’s a shämê. Take heart my brother and to all her family members.

@radiogad reacted: “Nigeria happened to her so sad.”

@wondertalk shared: “May the souls of the departed rest in peace.”

@nickie_dabarnie stated: “Orchid general hospital is not a placee bro. my brother was in serious pain and they admitted him without doctors saying they’re on strike we had to go to evercare! I htae that place so much!! Rip to her mhen.”

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Peller Reveals His Relationship Status- Details Emerges

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2 weeks ago

January 2, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Peller, has officially announced a breakup with Jarvis, his girlfriend and content creator.

Peller made the announcement two weeks after being involved in a deliberate car accident to end his life over breakup threats from Jarvis.

He was hospitalised and later arrested by the authority “in accordance with extant traffic laws.”

However, speaking on Thursday January 1st 2026, Peller during a Tiktok Livestream announced their breakup.

“Jarvis and I have officially breakup. For now we’re just friends. We kindly ask everyone to respect our decisions. She’s my friend now, please don’t bully anybody.

I have spoken with her family. I have begged her family to please forgive me. Her family was angry but the letter forgive me. We’re still friends but she said I should just varnish for now,” he said.