The “Aye” crooner made the revelation during a livestream session with entertainer Carter Efe, where he reflected on his admiration for the award-winning singer and the experiences that shaped his early journey in music.

Crayon, who recently made headlines following comments about his former label Mavin Records, spoke about the moment he met Tiwa Savage, describing it as a memorable part of his early career years. He also referenced how the encounter influenced aspects of his personal lifestyle at the time.

During the livestream, he said:

”She was my crush in 2018. She gave me my first backy and she asked, ‘Do I smoke?‘”, The singer said, while recounting his encounter with Tiwa Savage.

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“I smoke backwood because I don’t want to go back, Tiwa Savage gave me my first backwood to sm0ke in 2018, she asked me if I sm0ke and I said yes. she’s my crush, my real crush”

– Crayon pic.twitter.com/ONGXif3eXN

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) April 9, 2026

The singer went on to admit that the experience contributed to a long-term smoking habit, a revelation that has since triggered mixed reactions across social media.

Crayon rose to mainstream attention in 2019 with his breakout single “Aye,” which helped establish him as one of the new-generation voices in Afrobeats and paved the way for collaborations with several top Nigerian artists.

He joined Mavin Records in 2017 and recently announced his exit from the label, revealing he is now an independent artist under Olodum Entertainment. His departure followed public comments in which he accused the label of withholding payments and royalties, further fueling conversations around artist-label relationships in the industry.

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The artist, whose real name is Chukwuka Ekweani, shared his story during a Twitch livestream with comedian and content creator Carter Efe, where he reflected on his journey from Kaduna to Lagos in search of success.

According to CKay, his parents were strongly against his decision to go into music, a stance that pushed him to take a bold step at a young age. At just 19, he left home and relocated to Lagos, determined to chase his dreams despite the uncertainty ahead.

He said:

“My parents didn’t want me to do music so I ran away from home in Kaduna when I was 19. I came down to Lagos to chase my passion in music. When I arrived Lagos, I wrote a long letter and sent to my mum via Blackberry. Initially, I was staying with one of my friends. But after sometime, I got a one-room apartment. I was making money as a producer working with four different studios. At some point, I had to dropped out of university at just 100 level to focus on music,” he explained

CKay also revealed that his early days in Lagos were marked by hustle and persistence, as he worked behind the scenes as a producer across multiple studios to support himself.

His breakthrough eventually came in 2018 with the release of his hit track “Container,” which brought him into the spotlight and marked the beginning of his rise in the Nigerian music scene.

Today, his story stands as a testament to risk-taking and determination, highlighting the sacrifices many artists make on their path to success.

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The singer, born Sarah Aderibigbe, made the revelation during a recent livestream with TikToker Jarvis, where she spoke candidly about her connection to faith and how she defines spirituality in her life.

According to Ayra Starr, her approach leans more towards personal spirituality than strict adherence to organized religion. She explained that her goal is to live a life that reflects the values she associates with Jesus, while maintaining a direct relationship with God.

She said:

“I am trying to be as perfect as Jesus. I have a close relationship with God and the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t come with me only being in church. God says let it be unto you according to your faith. I have found a way that works for me,” she said.

She added that her current beliefs align with where she is in life right now, though she remains open to growth and possible changes in the future.

Beyond spirituality, Ayra Starr also revealed that she is branching out creatively, stepping into the film industry. The singer disclosed that she began acting last year and is preparing to release her debut movie later this year, signaling a new phase in her career beyond music.

Her comments have since sparked conversations among fans, particularly around faith, individuality, and the balance between religion and personal belief systems, as she continues to evolve both as an artist and as a person.

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“I am trying to be as perfect as Jesus. I have a close relationship with God and the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t come with me only being in church. God says let it be unto you according to your faith. I have found a way that works for me”

— Ayra Starr. pic.twitter.com/3ZI2QGQJda

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) April 9, 2026

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Flying the Nigerian flag this year is Davido, who stands as the only confirmed Nigerian act on the lineup. His appearance alongside global stars highlights the continued rise of Afrobeats on the world stage.

The festival, spread across two consecutive weekends, features a wide-ranging lineup that cuts across genres—from pop and electronic music to rock, reggaeton, and K-pop. Among the headline acts are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

Opening night saw Sabrina Carpenter set the tone with what she described as “the most ambitious show” of her career, alongside performances from rising acts like Teddy Swims and K-pop group KATSEYE, as well as electronic music veteran Moby. The night was capped off by Italian DJ Anyma, who debuted his new audiovisual project, “ÆDEN.”

Saturday’s schedule brings another wave of star power, with Justin Bieber leading the charge alongside electronic heavyweights like Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, and David Guetta. The lineup also includes K-pop star Taemin and British act PinkPantheress, alongside legendary musician David Byrne.

The festival is set to close on a high note on Sunday, with Karol G headlining a stacked finale that also features BIGBANG, punk icon Iggy Pop, and electronic legend Fatboy Slim. Other notable performers include Major Lazer, Foster the People, and FKA twigs.

Beyond the music, fans are also being treated to a special outdoor screening of Euphoria Season 3, adding a cinematic twist to the desert experience. For those unable to attend in person, the festival is being streamed live on YouTube, giving audiences around the world a front-row seat to one of music’s biggest annual events.

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At a recent event covered by Gold Myne TV, the Gongo Aso crooner aimed at the widespread practice of Christianity and Islam in the country, arguing that despite years of devotion and constant prayers, Nigeria has seen little tangible progress in security, economy, or national growth.

“You will leave Nigeria and go to Mecca to go and lick rock all in the name of Kabba. Ever since you have been calling on Allah and Jesus, this country hasn’t gotten any better. If you go to London, nobody goes to church there yet they are better than Nigeria,” 9ice said.

He further highlighted the contrast between religious routines in Nigeria and the relative secularism of countries like the United Kingdom, noting that citizens abroad often work on Sundays while many Nigerians spend hours in church, praying over matters that, in his view, they could address themselves.

“They go to work on Sundays but Nigerians go to church. A lot of Nigerians spend most their time in church in the name of weekly services. They pray over everything, including things to should fix themselves,” he added.

Describing himself as a heathen, 9ice challenged the notion that embracing foreign religions has brought meaningful improvements to the country, stirring discussions on faith, culture, and the role of religion in national progress.

“…….you’ll leave Nigeria and go to Mecca to go and lick rock all in the name of Kabba, ever since you’ve been calling on Allah and Jesus, this country hasn’t gotten any better. If you go to London, nobody goes to church there.”

– 9ice says 👀 pic.twitter.com/wKiRSJKsGh

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) April 9, 2026

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The revelation came during a live performance on March 30, 2026, at the 52nd birthday celebration of veteran Yoruba actor Fatai Odua (Lalude). A video from the event, which began trending on Wednesday, captured Osupa addressing his backup singers after they struggled to keep pace with his performance, urging them to embrace spiritual means to sharpen their skills and memory.

Speaking with humor yet bluntness, Osupa emphasized that he does not hide his spiritual practices, despite some advising him to deny such involvement.

“Someone once advised me to grant an interview denying I am a fetish person, but I refused. I didn’t harm anyone with it. I only seek progress,” he stated.

The Fuji legend also highlighted his regular homage to Ifa, joking about relying on anything else for success.

“If I don’t engage in it, what else should I use? Is it Panadol that will make me successful?” he quipped.

Osupa went further to suggest that many people quietly follow similar spiritual routines, though he chooses to be open about his practices.

“Everybody practises it. Some do theirs in secret, but I do mine openly,” he added.

Over the years, Osupa has occasionally hinted at drawing spiritual support during performances, but this latest declaration is considered his most candid acknowledgment of traditional practices, reigniting discussions on the role of spirituality in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

 

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In a video that quickly went viral, 9ice explained that he deliberately concealed this spiritual path, worried that public knowledge might alienate fans.

“I’ve been a Babalawo now for more than 18 years, but I hide. Because if you know, you will run away from me. So I’ve been hiding it,” he said.

The singer also shared insights about Odun Ifa, a traditional celebration aligned with an individual’s spiritual cycle. He likened it to star signs, explaining that each person has a day of birth with a corresponding spiritual rhythm. Odun Ifa, according to 9ice, is a period for giving thanks to God for past blessings and seeking guidance for the year ahead.

“When we do our Odun Ifa, we are appreciating God for what he has done before, and then you preparing that night for the next three days that the year that is yet to come. Please guide me, tell me what I need to know,” he said.

9ice also discussed how his spiritual life influences his music, noting that his songs often reflect his devotion and traditional beliefs.

“I just thought, which topic of the song do I like to talk about to let my people know my kind of God. When I want to sing about my God, it is so traditional; there is a way we sing about my God,” he shared.

He added that he hopes to modernize this spiritual storytelling to resonate with younger generations:

“I want to start making it appealing for our generation.”

By blending his music with his spirituality, 9ice continues to carve a unique space in the Nigerian music scene, bridging tradition with contemporary appeal.

 

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In a video posted online, Teni revealed that she woke up to dozens of missed calls from friends and family, all urging her to take precautions in light of the high-profile brawl involving DJ Tunez and Burna Boy. Many even suggested that she hire a security team like that of fellow Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel.

She, however, poked fun at the financial burden of such a move, joking about the costs of maintaining a team of bouncers.

“I woke up to 57 missed calls from my loved ones advising me to hire Kizz Daniel’s bouncer. Wetin happen? I just dey see gbas gbos everywhere, na him my loved ones dey tell me say me wey be afrobeats musician make I go collect bouncer o. Say if I know wetin good for myself make I go collect that type of Kizz Daniel bouncer. Abeg o. All those kind of Kizz Daniel bouncer, them dey chop like one cow for one week. If I come get like 7 of the bouncers, na 7 cow I go dey buy per week. Bouncer go come dey chop my money pass me because say Afrobeats don scatter. I wan go Nollywood but they dey f!ght for their too. Where I wan come go? Shay na football I wan start dey play? Everywhere don scatter, everywhere don burst like this…”

Teni’s comedic take highlights the chaos and tension within the industry, offering fans a lighthearted perspective amid one of the most talked-about feuds in Nigerian music circles.

 

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During a recent livestream, Seun Kuti addressed the tendency of some individuals to resort to violence and intimidation to assert dominance, describing such behaviour as both unnecessary and destructive.

He said:

“Wait, make I talk. Some of you feel say, as an African man, if somebody offends you, you must show say you pass am. You go arrange boys, or you go arrange police, to beat, to do this one. It doesn’t change shit, bro. It doesn’t change shit, so I’m not, me, I don’t be young man before now. It just… you are a fool, if you still believe in all those kind of nonsense.”

Seun Kuti further argued that a lack of respect and empathy among Africans fuels cycles of violence, emphasising the need for alternative ways to handle conflict.

“You are a fool, if you think say to go beat person na show say you get power. You be ode. That’s what make dem dey catch us with that. That lack of value for each other, where we think say, yes, you must destroy an African man, you must insult, you must do your worst to African men. That’s what is fcking our psyche up. That’s what is fcking our psyche up. You understand? So I’m not interested in low vibration. Make I tell you wetin dey happen,” he added.

Seun Kuti’s remarks have sparked discussions about masculinity, respect, and conflict resolution in African societies, with many praising the veteran musician for calling attention to the underlying cultural attitudes that can escalate disputes.

 

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Speaking during an Instagram Live session, the Grammy-winning artist pushed back against circulating claims that members of his team attacked the DJ. According to him, he acted alone, and the situation did not escalate beyond a brief physical exchange.

Burna Boy also expressed disappointment over Wizkid’s reaction to the incident, suggesting he expected a more direct approach rather than public commentary on social media.

He said:

“No be 10 people touch DJ Tunez, na only me and na only two slaps I give am. I swear with my mama, if I dey lie, make Ogun carry my mama go anywhere wey Wizkid’s mama dey. He comes go dey tweet, I think say he go send squad, na internet their own power dey. We na real life our own power dey.

I tell people make them no touch am. Na only me touch am. If say 10 people touch am, na so him go dey? I even think say him go call their oga, their oga wey go do something. But na tweet him oga come dey tweet. So what was the point, that means I don waste my time….”

His remarks directly contradict earlier claims suggesting a group confrontation, instead framing the incident as a one-on-one encounter.

At the same time, his comments aimed at Wizkid have added another layer to the already tense situation, hinting at deeper rivalry between both camps.

With differing accounts now public, the incident continues to spark debate across social media, as fans and observers attempt to piece together what truly happened.

 

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His reaction comes shortly after DJ Tunez shared his version of events, claiming he was attacked by multiple people linked to Burna Boy’s camp. As conversations around the incident gained momentum online, Wizkid took to X (formerly Twitter), appearing to mock Burna Boy over the situation.

In one of the posts that quickly went viral, he wrote:

“Pussy nigga jump a DJ with 10 man carry Diddy towel dey dance. I never see fool like this diddy babe for my life,”

The tweet seemed to reference claims that the confrontation involved several افراد, while also tapping into ongoing online jokes connecting Burna Boy to Diddy.

Not stopping there, Wizkid followed up with another post, sharing an image of Johnson’s baby oil—a move widely interpreted by fans as a subtle jab linked to the same narrative that has been trending in recent days.

The “baby oil” reference has been amplified by earlier remarks from Speed Darlington, which have since gained traction across social media.

Wizkid’s involvement has added a new layer to the unfolding drama, intensifying fan reactions and deepening the divide between the camps.

As of now, Burna Boy has not publicly responded to either DJ Tunez’s claims or Wizkid’s comments, leaving the situation open-ended as conversations continue to dominate online spaces.

 

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In a recent interview with FADER, the singer addressed the controversy surrounding his February 2024 London concert, where he invited a female fan on stage for a suggestive dance performance to his hit song “Bend You.” The moment quickly went viral after it was revealed that the woman’s boyfriend was present in the crowd.

Rather than expressing sympathy, Omah Lay admitted he was frustrated by the boyfriend’s reaction, suggesting he should have embraced the moment instead of taking offence.

He said:

“I was pissed. I was pissed at the guy for a minute. This is a girl who had a chance to be on stage with one of her favorite artists. This is a life-changing opportunity. If I were him, I’d be recording it and being happy for my girl,”

Omah Lay addressed the viral video dancing with a fan on stage that led to a break up with her and her boyfriend”

“This is a life-changing opportunity. If I were him, I’d be recording it and being happy for my girl. She’s coming back to you after the song is over! It’s art. It’s… pic.twitter.com/i30MQ8LfIk

— The FADER (@thefader) April 7, 2026

The singer maintained that the performance was purely artistic and brief, insisting the situation was blown out of proportion by the boyfriend’s response.

“She’s coming back to you after the song is over! It’s art. It’s one minute max. Why don’t you just enjoy it? But he was acting like a victim, like somebody ‘took his girl.’ That just shows that you guys don’t have anything concrete. I was disappointed in the guy. Like, bro, what are you doing? We’re just dancing in front of 10,000 people. It’s art. Why are you dying over that feeling like a victim?”

🚨 Omah Lay speaking about the song “Julia” off his new album (Via Interview with FADER) 🗣️

— Me? I’m a genius. Those are the things I felt uncomfortable accepting for the longest time. “Julia” is an old sound. Remember when I came out and said somebody stole the idea for my… pic.twitter.com/6sFlYwgAlo

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 7, 2026

The incident had drawn heavy attention online at the time, with many sympathising with the boyfriend who became the subject of public ridicule. Omah Lay’s latest comments have once again stirred mixed reactions, with some critics describing his stance as insensitive.

Beyond the viral moment, the Port Harcourt-born artist also opened up about challenges within the music industry. He revealed that a fellow Afrobeats act once took inspiration from his sound in a way that forced him to rethink and rebuild an entire project.

“Stuff like that can put people in a bad mental state where they are unable to ‘come back alive.’ You spend so much time figuring out a new sound, you share it with a friend for a collaboration, and they twist it in such a genius way that you can’t even go back and say, “Yo, this is my sh*t.'”

His revelations add another layer to ongoing conversations about creativity, ownership, and emotional resilience in the music industry, as fans continue to dissect both his artistic choices and outspoken opinions.

Omah Lay reflects on having his album “stolen”:

“Stuff like that can put people in a bad mental state where they are unable to ‘come back alive.’

You spend so much time figuring out a new sound, you share it with a friend for a collaboration, and they twist it in such a genius… pic.twitter.com/a85d3UIz3c

— The FADER (@thefader) April 7, 2026

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