“Beware of those who chase your negativity for clout and money” – AY Makun Calls Out Fake Friends in Cryptic Post

Award-winning comedian, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has issued a powerful warning to fans and colleagues about the dangers of opportunistic relationships in the entertainment industry.

In a thought-provoking post shared on his verified Instagram and X accounts (@aymakun) on Wednesday evening, the comedy king wrote:

“Beware of those who chase your negativity for clout and money. Some people no dey happy when peace dey reign for your life. The moment small storm come, na dem go first carry microphone. Real friends build with you in private; fake ones tear you down in public for content and settlement. Choose wisely.”

Though AY did not mention any names, the timing of the message has triggered widespread speculation among fans and industry observers. The post comes barely 48 hours after certain blogs and social media personalities heavily amplified reports of a minor disagreement between AY and fellow comedian Basketmouth during a recent event—content that quickly trended nationwide.

Within minutes of posting, the message garnered over 150,000 likes and thousands of comments, with celebrities such as Funke Akindele, Ramsey Nouah, and Bovi reacting with prayer and solidarity emojis.

AY, who has maintained a relatively drama-free public image despite being one of Nigeria’s most successful entertainers, used the opportunity to remind followers about the importance of genuine relationships:

“I thank God every day for the real ones wey dey my corner. The rest? God dey watch everybody in 4K,” he added in the comment section. 

Burna Boy Pledges to Fully Cover Funeral Expenses for Child Victims of Tragic Texas Elementary School Mass Shooting

 Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known globally as Burna Boy, has announced that he will personally bear the complete funeral and burial costs for all child victims of the devastating mass shooting that occurred at Wilson Elementary School in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The attack, which claimed the lives of 19 children and 2 teachers, has been described as one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history in recent years. In a heartfelt statement posted to his verified Instagram and X accounts early Wednesday morning, the African Giant expressed profound grief and solidarity with the affected families.

“I no fit sleep since I hear this news. Those innocent children no suppose die like this. My heart dey pain me. I don contact the families through proper channels — every funeral, every burial, every casket, every headstone, every expense — I go cover am 100%. No family go pay one dollar,” Burna Boy wrote.

He continued: “This na the least I fit do. Money no fit bring back life, but e fit reduce the burden on these parents wey don lose everything. Tell dem say one boy from Port Harcourt dey with dem. Odogwu no dey play with children.”\

Representatives for Burna Boy confirmed that his management team is already in direct communication with the Houston Mayor’s Office, the Texas Governor’s Victim Assistance Program, and funeral homes serving the affected families to ensure seamless and dignified arrangements. All costs will be handled privately and respectfully, with no media involvement at the burial services unless requested by the families.

The “Ye” singer, who has previously funded education and healthcare initiatives across Africa and the diaspora through his REACH Foundation, described the gesture as “not charity, but responsibility.”

“No child anywhere in the world suppose fear to go school. We go continue to speak, continue to act, continue to fight until this kind thing stop,” he added.

Burna Boy is scheduled to perform a special tribute set dedicated to the victims during his upcoming stadium concert in Los Angeles this weekend.

Confusion as Annie Idibia Quietly Reverts Instagram Handle Back to ‘Annie Idibia’ Amid 2Baba and Natasha Akpoti Drama

 Award-winning Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Annie Macaulay-Idibia has sparked fresh speculation about the state of her marriage to music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia after silently changing her Instagram display name from “Annie Macaulay-Idibia” back to simply “Annie Idibia”.

The subtle but significant change, first noticed by fans and bloggers on Wednesday morning, comes less than 48 hours after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan openly confirmed a romantic relationship with 2Baba and shared intimate photos and videos of the pair together in Abuja and the United States.

Annie, who has remained completely silent on social media since the scandal broke, had consistently used the double-barrelled surname “Macaulay-Idibia” since marrying the African Queen singer in 2012. The quiet removal of “Macaulay” has been widely interpreted by fans as a symbolic distancing from the Idibia brand at a time when 2Baba’s alleged romance with the Kogi-born senator continues to dominate headlines.

As of press time:

Annie Idibia’s verified Instagram handle (@annieidibia1) now displays only “Annie Idibia”

Her bio remains unchanged and still contains loving references to 2Baba and their children

The actress has disabled comments on all recent posts and has not uploaded new content since November 29, 2025

Netizens have flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with reactions, with trending hashtags #AnnieIdibia and #2BabaNatasha reaching over 180,000 mentions combined in the last 24 hours. Many supporters have praised Annie’s “classy silence,” while others speculate the name change signals the beginning of a formal separation process.

Neither Annie Idibia nor 2Baba has released an official statement addressing the Instagram change or the ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s public declarations.

Close associates of the couple reached by press have declined to comment, citing respect for the family’s privacy during this sensitive period.

Harrison Gwamnishu Breaks Silence on Baseless Ransom Theft Accusations, Reaffirms Commitment to Victim Safety and Justice in Edo State Kidnapping Case

 Renowned human rights activist and founder of the Safe City Foundation, Harrison Gwamnishu, has categorically denied allegations of diverting ransom funds in a high-profile kidnapping case in Edo State, emphasizing that his silence until now was solely to safeguard the life of a victim still held captive by kidnappers.

The accusations, leveled by the brother of a kidnapped pregnant woman, Dr. Abdul Ganiyu Oseni, on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), claimed that Gwamnishu misappropriated ₦5.4 million from a ₦20 million ransom raised by the family to secure the release of Oseni's sister and her husband. The woman was released following the payment, but her husband remains in captivity, heightening the family's distress and sparking widespread online debate.

In a detailed statement shared on his Facebook page and X account (@HarrisonBbi18) on December 3, 2025, Gwamnishu addressed the claims head-on, asserting that no funds were stolen and that no member of his team has fled the state. "The only reason I am staying silent is because of the safety of the man still in captivity," Gwamnishu stated. "But since the family, who should be protecting their brother, are accusing me falsely, is it not better I drop everything that happened for posterity?"

Gwamnishu clarified that while he informed the family he would withhold a portion of the ransom for undisclosed security reasons—strategies involving collaboration with the police, military, local vigilantes, and Edo State government representatives—the full details were kept confidential to avoid endangering ongoing operations. He revealed that a top government official had even inquired about compensation for his involvement, which he declined, underscoring his volunteer-driven mission.

The activist expressed frustration that the kidnappers may now be "celebrating" their partial success upon learning of his role in tracking efforts, potentially complicating rescue operations. "I don't negotiate with kidnappers; my assistance is to follow them up using tech which the authorities are aware of," Gwamnishu added. He has called on investigative journalists and relevant agencies to probe the matter transparently, vowing full cooperation while urging the public not to let misinformation undermine anti-kidnapping initiatives.

Founded in 2023, the Safe City Foundation has been at the forefront of combating insecurity in Nigeria through community-based interventions, tech-enabled tracking, and partnerships with security forces. Gwamnishu, a vocal advocate for human rights and victim support, has led numerous successful rescue operations, often at personal risk. This incident highlights the challenges faced by grassroots activists in high-stakes environments, where false narratives can endanger lives and erode trust.

Gwamnishu remains resolute: "My commitment to fighting kidnapping and supporting victims is unwavering. These baseless accusations will not deter us from our mission."

Portable Declares Himself the Biggest Helper in Nigerian Music Industry, Says He Has Done More for Upcoming Artistes Than Don Jazzy, Olamide, Wizkid and Davido Combined

 Controversial street-pop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable or Dr Zeh, has once again set the Nigerian entertainment space ablaze with a bold new claim.

In a viral video released today, the “Zazu” hitmaker asserted that he has helped more upcoming artistes and individuals in the music industry than veteran hitmakers Don Jazzy, Olamide, Wizkid and Davido put together.

Speaking passionately in a mixture of Yoruba and English, Portable redefined what “helping” truly means in the industry:

“Real help na when you see person wey no get house, you carry am come your house, you feed am, cloth am, carry am go studio first time and pay for the session. Anything apart from that na business,” he said.

“I have helped more people enter this music industry pass Don Jazzy, pass Olamide, pass Wizkid, pass Davido. All of them!” he declared.

The “Tony Montana” singer further emphasized that many established acts demand payment before featuring upcoming talents, whereas he offers collaboration and promotion freely, often reposting content and providing direct support to fans and struggling artistes from the streets.

Portable, who rose from obscurity to global recognition with his 2021 breakout single “Zazu Zeh”, has consistently positioned himself as the voice of the streets and a champion of grassroots talent development.

The statement has already sparked intense debate across social media platforms, with fans and critics weighing in on the contributions of the named superstars versus Portable’s unconventional but highly visible style of support.

Management for Portable has confirmed that the artiste stands firmly by his words and welcomes healthy discussion on the state of talent nurturing in the Nigerian music industry.

"I help people in the music industry than Don Jazzy, Olamide, Wizkid and Davido." — Portable.pic.twitter.com/klW3bMOaMl

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) December 3, 2025