Entertainment
Jide Kosoko Explains Why Ogogo Can’t Be Moved From Hospital
Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, has appealed to Nigerians and fans of ailing Nollywood star, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, to continue praying for the actor as he receives treatment in hospital.
Naija News reports that Kosoko also explained why the family had been unable to accept numerous offers from individuals seeking to provide medical, spiritual and other forms of assistance to the actor.
In a statement posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Kosoko thanked Ogogo’s colleagues, fans and well-wishers for the concern and support they had shown since news of his illness emerged.
According to the veteran actor, the family had received an overwhelming number of offers from people who believed they could contribute to Ogogo’s recovery.
He said the number of people who had reached out had run into hundreds, making it difficult for the family to respond to every offer or move the actor to different locations for treatment.
Kosoko stated, “We have received offers from more than 300, and even over 500 people, each sincerely believing that they have something that could help him.”
He said the major concern was Ogogo’s current condition and the difficulty of transferring him from the hospital where he was already receiving care.

The actor asked, “The challenge is simply: Where do we take him to? And how do we move him from the hospital while he is receiving care?”
Kosoko specifically appealed to individuals who had offered spiritual, traditional or specialised treatments to understand the family’s position.
He said the refusal or inability to take Ogogo to such locations should not be interpreted as a lack of appreciation or a rejection of their intentions.
He further stated, “Please, do not feel offended or disappointed if we are unable to bring Ogogo to you for spiritual assistance or treatment.”
The actor explained that moving Ogogo from the hospital to several different locations at this stage of his treatment would be extremely difficult, particularly given the number of people offering assistance.
Kosoko added, “Please understand that our inability to bring him to anyone does not mean that we do not appreciate you, nor does it mean that we doubt your intentions or your desire to help.”
The veteran actor said the enormous show of concern from people across the world had been a source of encouragement to Ogogo’s family and colleagues.
He stated, “On the contrary, we are deeply touched by the overwhelming love and concern that people across the world have shown towards him..
Rather than travelling to the actor’s hospital with offers of treatment, Kosoko encouraged well-wishers to continue supporting the family and praying for Ogogo from wherever they were.
He appealed, “Therefore, we encourage you to continue doing whatever you can from your respective locations and comfort zones. Keep praying. Keep supporting us. Keep believing with us.”
Entertainment
Details Of How Singer Toluwanisings Died Revealed
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.”
Entertainment
Ayra Starr Announces World Tour For 2027
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.
Entertainment
I Don’t Believe In Buying Expensive Clothes – Davido’s Sister
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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