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Lizzy Anjorin Told What To Do To Tope Alabi Over Birthday Mess
Renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi has found herself at the centre of controversy after she reportedly refused to perform at actress Liz Anjorin’s surprise birthday party despite receiving a payment of N2.5 million from fans who organized the event.
According to multiple sources, Alabi was invited by Anjorin’s husband to give a surprise performance at the birthday celebration.
However, upon arriving at the venue, the gospel singer declined to step down from her vehicle, insisting she would not perform. Continue Reading.
Her decision has since sparked intense public speculation and backlash.
While Alabi has so far declined to comment on the matter, industry insiders believe her decision may not be unconnected to Liz Anjorin’s controversial reputation.
Anjorin, has been described as a controversial figure in Nollywood, has been involved in several high-profile feuds — most notably with fellow actress Iyabo Ojo.
Those who should know suggested that Alabi may have chosen to distance herself from Anjorin’s brand due to these ongoing controversies.
In a swift and fiery reaction, Anjorin took to social media to air her grievances.
She expressed disappointment in her fans for inviting a gospel singer to her party, emphasizng her Islamic faith and stating she would have preferred an Islamic artist.
Anjorin also criticised what she described as a wasteful expenditure, arguing that the millions spent could have helped people in need, especially those struggling with hospital bills.
“I can never use my money to call Aunty Tope Alabi to sing for me,” Anjorin wrote. “The best of her songs is in her album and I can easily play it in my house.”
The actress concluded her statement by saying she harbours no ill will towards Alabi but made it clear: “Aunty Tope, I love you but I don’t need you.”
As the drama continues to unfold, many Nigerians on social media have offered Anjorin and her husband to sue the gospel singer for bridge of agreement in amount worth N100 million.
Read the reactions below:
@A_nike: “I swear you will pay back in multiple times, you didn’t act like a respected person”.
@OluJohnson54: “Aunty Tope does not behave like a real big sister, that has been the way she behave among her colleagues.”
@Tim_kay07: “I trust Anjorin, she’s going to sue her, this is bridge of agreement. I hope she knows the consequence of what she has done”.
@Gladvoice_1: “I will sue her at least with N100 million, next time she will not try it with anybody.
watching to see if Alabi will eventually break her silence — or if the silence itself speaks volumes.
Daily Voice reports that the Convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), Pelumi Olajengbesi, announced the singer’s death in a post via his Instagram page on Wednesday.
While praying for God’s mercy upon Toluwanisings, Olajengbesi expressed concern over the death of young Nigerians.
The family of the deceased also confirmed the demise in a statement via the singer’s Instagram page after confusion trailed the death.
In a post shared on his Instagram handle, Oloketuyi said Toluwanisings slumped on the stairs and was rushed from one hospital to another.
According to him, Toluwanisings was rejected in two hospitals before the third medical facility, which accepted him, confirmed the singer dead.
While describing the death as too painful, Oloketuyi wrote, “How Toluwasings died. DEATH SHAME ON YOU: You slumped on the stairs, and they began rushing you from one hospital to another. The first hospital rejected you, the second hospital rejected you, and by the time you got to the third hospital, they said you were gone.
“This is too painful to believe. A gospel musician whose voice once blessed souls, gone just like that?
“Death, why are you so cruel?
“Rest in peace, Toluwanisings. Your voice may be silent here on earth, but the songs you left behind will continue to speak.”
Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has announced a 20-city world tour to support her third studio album, Starrgirl.
The Starrgirl World Tour is scheduled to begin in Europe in January 2027, with stops across Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.
Ayra announced that the tour will open on January 20 at Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany. It will then move through Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels before closing the European leg in London on February 2 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The North American leg will commence on March 18 at House of Blues in Houston, Texas, with additional performances in Dallas, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver.
The tour will round off on April 14 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California.
Before the international dates, she is expected to perform in Africa in December 2026, though dates and venues for that leg are yet to be disclosed.
The announcement comes a day after her appearance at the National Football League International Game in London on Sunday, October 11, where she headlined the halftime show during the Philadelphia Eagles versus Jacksonville Jaguars match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The performance added to her growing list of international milestones, following the global success of her music and outings at major global events.
Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026, through Mavin Records and Republic Records, features collaborations with British singer ZAYN, American singer Leon Thomas and Nigerian singer Wizkid. NigerianCulture Magazine
The album includes Heaven Baby with ZAYN, which reached number two on the Official Afrobeats Chart, according to the Official Charts Company.
Starr, known for breakout hits like Rush, Bloody Samaritan and Commas, has continued to expand her reach beyond Africa through streaming, international shows and cross-border collaborations.
According to her Instagram Story post, tickets for the European and UK dates will be available through artist and Mastercard presales starting October 14, with general sales opening October 16 at 10 am local time via Live Nation.
Sharon Ademefun (née Adeleke), the sister of popular Nigerian singer Davido, has said she no longer spends excessively on expensive clothes.
She said some things are worth the cost, but others are hard to justify.
Daily Voice reports that Ademefun shared her reservations during an interview on The Fashion Round Table podcast.
“I don’t really believe in buying expensive clothes, me personally. I believe that there are some things that are worth it. When I’m hearing that a wedding guest dress is $10,000, a wedding guest dress, they’re all the same price now,” she said.
Sharon also opened up about her wedding expenses, revealing that her husband paid $2,000 for her wedding dress, while she covered the cost of dresses for her 13 bridesmaids and an additional four or five hostesses.
“I remember for my wedding, my husband paid $2,000 for my dress, and I paid for all my bridesmaids’ dresses. I had 13 bridesmaids, and I paid for the hostesses’ dresses too. That was an additional four or five people. Altogether, I spent less than $10,000 on everything. But that comes back to where I went. I just feel like there are certain things that I’m not willing to pay for anymore. So I don’t believe in overly expensive clothes. I’m turning 40 next year, and I’ve made an executive decision- unfortunately, I’m sorry to say this- that I will not be participating with any Nigerian designer directly,” she said.
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