Entertainment – SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com Africa's Elite Sports Daily Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:33:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon-32x32.jpg Entertainment – SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com 32 32 86240109 JUST IN: Juju icon, Y.K. Ajao dies https://sportsdayonline.com/just-in-juju-icon-y-k-ajao-dies/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:32:06 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148900 The Nigerian music industry is mourning the death of veteran juju musician, Prof. Y.K. Ajao. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, but tributes have begun pouring in from across the entertainment and cultural sectors. Among those paying tribute is fellow Afrojuju star, Sir Shina Peters, who described Ajao as a brother whose sound, spirit and […]

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]]> 148900 Toyin Abraham dismisses viral rumor of re-arresting influencer https://sportsdayonline.com/toyin-abraham-dismisses-viral-rumor-of-re-arresting-influencer/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:21:45 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148761 Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has dismissed reports linking her to the alleged re-arrest of X influencer Big Ayo, following a previous online dispute between both parties in 2024. Reacting on Tuesday, Abraham described the allegation as false and misleading, stating that she had no involvement in any arrest and was on a movie set when […]

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]]> 148761 Iyabo Ojo bows out of Funke–Toyin feud mediation https://sportsdayonline.com/iyabo-ojo-bows-out-of-funke-toyin-feud-mediation/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:55 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148310 Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has announced her withdrawal from efforts to reconcile colleagues Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, citing fatigue after previous interventions and renewed tensions in the industry. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Ojo addressed criticism aimed at her, defended her past efforts, and detailed her attempts to mediate between the […]

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]]> 148310 Why I reconciled with Funke Akindele – Juliana Olayode https://sportsdayonline.com/why-i-reconciled-with-funke-akindele-juliana-olayode/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:53:25 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148112 Actress Juliana Olayode has announced the restoration of her relationship with senior colleague Funke Akindele. Speaking in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Olayode expressed gratitude over the renewed bond, revealing that she had prayed for years for their friendship to be restored. She highlighted that her motivation for reconciliation was not influenced by professional […]

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]]> 148112 Singer Aṣa loses mother https://sportsdayonline.com/singer-a%e1%b9%a3a-loses-mother/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:47:09 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147863 International singer and songwriter, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Asa, has announced the death of her mother. In an emotional Instagram post on Tuesday, the award-winning artiste described her late mother as “my mother, my reason to be, my queen, my everything.” She revealed that a sudden brain tumour claimed her life without warning, as […]

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]]> 147863 Asake reaffirms loyalty to Olamide, dismisses split rumours https://sportsdayonline.com/asake-reaffirms-loyalty-to-olamide-dismisses-split-rumours/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:40:09 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147705 Afrobeats star Asake has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to his former label boss and mentor, Olamide, amid speculation of a fallout between the two artists. Despite removing YBNL from his Instagram bio and unfollowing Olamide in December 2024, Asake in a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, emphasised that his perception of the rapper remains […]

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]]> 147705 King Mitchy apologises to Ooni, Seyi Tinubu, VeryDarkMan https://sportsdayonline.com/king-mitchy-apologises-to-ooni-seyi-tinubu-verydarkman/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:02 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147419 Social media influencer and philanthropist Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has publicly apologised following weeks of controversy over her clash with social media commentator VeryDarkMan. The apology came on Thursday after the influencer posted a video on her page on Instagram, addressing Nigerians and admitting that her actions during the heated online exchange […]

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]]> 147419 Skit maker Broda Shaggi hospitalised after alleged gunshot incident https://sportsdayonline.com/skit-maker-broda-shaggi-hospitalised-after-alleged-gunshot-incident/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:44:11 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147411 Popular comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ota, Ogun State. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango-Ota bridge, although details surrounding the shooting remain sketchy. A police source, who spoke […]

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]]> 147411 I’ve never confronted my husband over infidelity’ – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde https://sportsdayonline.com/ive-never-confronted-my-husband-over-infidelity-omotola-jalade-ekeinde/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:10:28 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147179 Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has attributed the longevity of her 30-year marriage to trust, selflessness and mutual respect, saying she has never confronted her husband over infidelity. Speaking on the Afropolitan podcast, the actress and philanthropist described her union with husband, Matthew Ekeinde, as one built on deep trust and an absence of ego clashes. […]

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]]> 147179 Child Custody: Law firm warns Davido, fans against online intimidation https://sportsdayonline.com/child-custody-law-firm-warns-davido-fans-against-online-intimidation/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:36:11 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=146516 A law firm representing Sophia Momodu has warned singer Davido and his supporters against making public statements that could affect the ongoing child custody case. Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors criticised Davido’s social media posts, which targeted their partner, Ebelechukwu Enedah, for referencing his deceased son during court proceedings. The firm stressed that the matter is […]

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