Ayomide O. Tayo

According to the New York Times article published on Thursday, July 26,2018, Osmond Eweka, who is believed from the Benin royal family, and his associate Kamel McKay have been indicted on charges that they swindled people in search for employment to the tune of more than $54,000. The charges were announced on Thursday, July 26, 2018, by Cyrus R. Vance Jr.

Osmond Eweka pleads not guilty

One of Eweka's lawyers denied the charges. “The reality is that Mr Eweka provided honest services to many satisfied clients,” he said in court. Eweka has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

How Osmond Eweka allegedly ran the scam

The prosecutors on the case believe he is guilty of the charges. According to them, Eweka rented an office in the Empire State Building in New York. The office was for an allegedly fake job-placement outfit called Stamford Consulting Firm, L.L.C.

The consulting firm located job seekers via a website Indeed.com. According to the prosecutors, a woman who has not been identified brought them to the office. The trick was to lure them with the opportunity of a job interview.

When in the office, the applicants were told to pay a fee for licensing and training if they got hired.

According to the report by the New York Times, Eweka introduced himself as Mr Sean Jackson to the applicants. He boasted to have connections with employers in the city of New York. Now when hired, these applicants pay anything from $289 to $600. The higher you pay the greater your chances said the prosecutors.

The applicants were then told to return to Eweka's office a few days later and sent to the Fire Department headquarters in Brooklyn for a fire guard license.

After doing this "Mr. Eweka advised the victims to wait for a call from a job-placement coordinator" reported the New York Times.

Some people there was no call. Others received a call from a blocked number which sent them to fake addresses said, prosecutors. Some others reported showing up at legit offices but were told they had no relationship with Stamford Consulting Firm.

For over a month (May 18-June 12) Eweka and McKay were allegedly behind a similar operation at 521 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. They used a company named Howard Consulting Group, L.L.C., according to the prosecutors.

Is Osmond Eweka a member of the Benin royal family?

The New York Times reached out to the royal of Benin to confirm if Osmond Eweka is a member.

"Mr Eweka’s precise position in the royal family of Benin remains unclear. Prosecutors said in court that he was a member of the family and had strong ties to Nigeria" said the New York Times.

"There is no way to verify who he is because it is a very large family," said one of the reps of the royal family in New Jersey.

In 2016, the wedding photos of Osmond Eweka were featured in Bella Naija. In the article, he was identified as a Prince.

This scam story you about to read is slightly different from others as it supposedly has a royal connection.

Benin Prince taken to court for allegedly running a fake employment agency

<h1>In the 90s, the movie scene in Nigeria would witness a bloom.</h1>

With the decline of Nigerian cinema in the late 80s, independent producers took it upon themselves to shoot low budget movies and sell them to the consumers in VHS cassettes via marketers. These movies were known as home videos.

The 90s was dominated by home videos. Cheaply produced and shot within a couple of weeks, this movie scene (later to be christened Nollywood in 2002) flooded the country, then the West African sub-region, Africa and the diaspora.

The home video industry would eventually peter out due to the Nollywood ban of 2004. Today, the movie is at a crossroads with one eye on big cinematic releases and another eye still on the past of home videos.

No matter what the future has in store, we cannot forget the years when Nollywood home videos reigned supreme, years of dedication and hard work and also low technical skills.

Below is a list of unforgettable Nollywood home videos in no ranking order;

1) Rattle Snake* (Directed by Amaka Igwe/1995)

Storyline- Ahanna Okolo is a young man who goes into a life of crime due to unfortunate events in his childhood. It also features themes of gang rivalry and intense passion.

Actors- Francis Duru, Nkem Owoh, Anne Njemanze, Ebele Uzochukwu, Bob Manuel, Okey Igwe, Julius Agwu, Ernest Obi, Ejike Metusaleh, Uche Odoputa, Okey Okoronkwo, Tony One week, Stella Damasus, Genevieve Nnaji and Chris Okotie.

2) Sakobi* (Directed by Zeb Ejiro/1998)

Storyline- This is a classic Nollywood spiritual thriller that tells the story of Francis who sacrificed his daughter for wealth. This move would cost him and his wife dearly with the addition of a seductress/snake girl by the name of Sakobi in their lives.

Actors- Saint Obi, Susan Patrick, Tony Umez, Edith Ujay, Sunday Omobolanle, Zik Okafor and others.

3) Keeping Faith (Directed by Steve Gukas/2002)

Storyline- A romantic movie that highlights the role of jazz (black magic) plays in keeping a man. It tells the story of Nadine who does her possible best in keeping her man Princewill.

Actors- Genevieve Nnaji, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Fred Amata, Ego Boyo, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi and others.

4) Glamour Girls* (Directed by Chika Onukwufor/1994)

Storyline- This is a Nollywood classic that touched on the themes of sex and money. Producer Kenneth Nnebue [NEK Films] decided to touch on these themes, neglecting the prevailing themes of the time. Not only did this movie touch on sex and money, it boldly focused on sexuality, giving it a notorious reputation. It made the careers of Eucharia Anunobi and Zack Orji.

Actors- Eucharia Anunobi, Zack Orji, Liz Benson, Dolly Unachukwu, Gloria Alozie and others.

5) Forever* (Directed by Amaka Igwe/1997)

Storyline- It is one of the biggest tear-jerkers in Nollywood history. Forever is about the love of a mother. A young boy is separated from his mum and goes to live with his father and step mum.

Years of neglect and no love turns the son into a drug addict despite his amazing musical talent. His mother's love helps bring him back from the point of destruction. It is one of the most dramatic stories ever told on film.

Actors- Justus Esiri, Hilda Dokubo, John Nwaobi, Ohi Alegbe, Jaiye Aboderin (late) and others.

6) Amadas (Directed by Andy Amenechi/1998)

Storyline- It's a riveting story of three armed robbers who are particularly known for causing mayhem.  During one of their bank operations, one of the armed robbers shoots his brother after he recognized him in the bank. This leads to a whole of self-destruction and eternal damnation.

Actors- Enebeli Elebuwa, Saint Obi, Bimbo Akintola, Adaora Okoh, Peter Bruno, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey among others.

7) Violated* (Directed by Amaka Igwe/1996)

Storyline - A man by the name of Tega who comes from an affluent background falls in love with Peggy who comes from a much simple background. Their romantic story is hit with complications from the past.

Actors- Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ego Boyo, Kunle Bamtefa, Joke Silva, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi and others.

8) Silent Night* (Directed by Chico Ejiro/1996)

Storyline- A young rich kid by the name of Stanley decides to join a feared armed robbery gang led by Black Arrow. In a touching robbery scene, Black Arrow was ordered to shoot his own brother.

Actors- Ramsey Nouah Jr, Segun Arinze, Alex Usifo, Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw and others.

9) Chain Reaction (Directed by Ndubuisi Okoh/1999)

Storyline-  A gripping tale of a tyrannical woman who rules over an extended family with an iron fist. Her evil ways come to a crashing end as karma hits close to home.

Actors- Liz Benson, Pete Edochie, Ernest Asuzu, Onyeka Onwenu and Rita Edochie.

10) Hostages (Directed by Tade Ogidan/1997)

Storyline- The storyline might be cliché (the son of a poor man falls in love with the daughter of a rich man) but the action, suspense and stunts in this move make it a must-see flick.

Actors - Tope Idowu, Ofuafo Otomewo, Richard Mofe Damijo, Bimbo Manuel, Lanre Slogan, Tunji Sotimirin and Buky Ajayi.

11) Saworoide (Directed by Tunde Kelani/1999)

Storyline- In the town of Jogbo, things are not the same when a king breaks the tradition and decides to enrich himself and neglect his people. Decades later he would be overthrown by a soldier. Unknown to them, the true heir to the crown is on his way back to Jogbo with the sacred drum that will reset all past mistakes.

Actors- Ayantunji Amoo, Kunle Bamtefa, Kayode Olaiya, Yemi Shodimu, Kola Oyewo, Lere Paimo, Bukky Wright, Khabirat Kafidipe, Kunle Afolayan and others.

12) Sango (Directed by Obafemi Lasode/1997)

Storyline- This is the movie adaption of the Yoruba story of the life and times of Sango, the fourth Alaafin of Oyo who ruled in the 15th century. The movie chronicles the rise of the quick-tempered god of thunder and his tragic end.

Actors- Wale Adebayo, Bunmi Sanya, Wale Ogunyemi, Jimi Sholanke, Antar Laniyan and others.

13 Suicide Mission- (Directed by Fred Amata/1998)

Storyline- The storyline is as predictable as it gets. A seductress Monique comes in between  Austin and his wife Winnie. She uses spiritual means to control Austin. While the storyline is passable, this movie is memorable because we get to see RMD locked in a bottle thanks to some cheap special effects.

Actors- Richard Mofe- Damijo, Regina Askia, Ameze Imarhiagbe, Obot Etuk, Patrick Doyle, Peter Bunor Jr. among others.

14) Most Wanted (Directed by Tunji Bamishigbin/1998)

Storyline - A copy and caste Nollywood version of the Hollywood crime action film starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise. The straight jack off did not deter Most Wanted from becoming a hit as the all-female leading cast was too strong.

Actors - Regina Askia, Ibinabo Fiberisima, Ayo Adesanya, Liz Benson, Genevieve Nnaji and Antar Laniyan.

15) Domitilla (Directed by Zeb Ejiro/1996)

Storyline - It's the story of young and single women who are lured into the big, bright city lights and turn into prostitution to survive and for greed.

Actors- Sandra Achums, Enebeli Elebuwa, Maureen Ihua, Charles Okafor, Ada Ameh, Kate Henshaw, Basorge Tariah Jr, and Anne Njemanze.

16) Blood Money (Directed by Chico Ejiro/1997)

Storyline - In this riveting tale, a man loses his bank job. Desperate to get back on his feet, he enters the world of rituals and blood money.

Actors- Zack Orji, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Francis Agu and Sam Dede.

17) Diamond Ring* (Directed by Tade Ogidan/1998)

Storyline - A spoilt brat by the name of Chidi is sent to a University quite early by his parents. When he is on campus he joins a gang who later rob a mortuary. Unknown to Chidi and his gang members, the booty from the heist would have grave consequences.

Actors - Liz Benson, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bimbo Akintola, Bukky Ajayi, Tunji Bamishigbin, Sola Sobowale, Teju Gbade-Oyelakin and more.

18) Igodo (Directed by Andy Amaechi/1999)

Storyline- Tagged as the best epic movie of the home video era, Igodo is the story of seven brave warriors who were sent on a dangerous journey to an enchanted land at would save their village from a deadly curse.

Actors- Sam Dede, Amaechi Muonagor, Charles Okafor, Prince James Uche, Pete Edochie, Norbert Young among others.

19) Nneka The Pretty Serpent (Directed by Zeb Ejiro/1992)

Storyline- Probably the movie that started the depiction of evil seductresses in Nollywood movies, this classic flick tells the story of the enchanting female demon Nneka who seduces men for their money and souls. Her next victim is Tony who she almost totally wrecks.

Actors- Ndidi Obi, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, Rita Nzelu, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Eucharia Anunobi, Ngozi Ezeonu, Sam Loco, late James Iroha, Claude Eke and Nelly Uchendu

20) Living In Bondage* (Directed by Chris Obi Rapu/1992-1993)

Storyline - Andy is frustrated about how his life has turned out despite his wife's assurance and support. Desperate to be rich, Andy listens to his best friend Paul who lures him to join a satanic cult. Andy sacrifices his wife to Lucifer in exchange for wealth but despite all the money in the world, his life crumbles.

Actors- Kenneth Okonkwo, Nnenna Nwabueze, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Francis Agu, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, and others.

21) Died Wretched* (Directed by Kenneth Nnebue/1997)

Storyline - Perhaps the longest movie title in Nollywood history 'Died Wretched, Burned in N2.5m casket'. This tragic story is about how a millionaire  Chris neglects his uncle Lucas who trained him who is now poor and homeless. Unfortunately, his uncle dies in penury and his cousin ironically buries him in a N2.5m casket.

Actors- Tony Umez, Eucharia Anunobi, Rachel Oniga, Tom Njemaze and others.

22) Oracle - (Directed by Andy Amenechi/1998)

Storyline- Three greedy friends go back to their village and steal an artifact in the shrine with the help of two elders. This unleashes a demonic spirit who is hell-bent on murdering all the culprits. Oracle is notorious for its strong horror elements.

Actors- Pete Edochie, Prince James Uche, Enebeli Elebuwa, Charles Okafor and Saint Obi.

23) Conspiracy* (Directed by Ndubuisi Okoh/1999)

Storyline - Conspiracy" tells the story of a mad woman,  Grace, who gives birth to twins, James and John. The twins would be taken from her and live with a childless couple. They grew up to become doctors. Decades later, they will find their mother and look for a cure to her madness.

Actors- Onyeka Onwenu, Charles Okafor, Larry Koldsweat and Nkem Owoh.

24) Karishika (Directed by Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi/1996)

Storyline - It's the end time and Lucifer sends the lust demon known as Karishika a.k.a Queen of Darkness to steal the souls of men with sex. The storyline might be borderline predictable but the special effects make Karishika one of the scariest Nollywood movies of all time.

Actors- Bob Manuel Udokwu, Becky Okorie, Sandra Achums, Obi Mmadubugo, Amaechi Muonagor, Sunny Mc-Don, Adaora Ukoh, Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi, Andy Chukwu, Steve Eboh among others

25) Out of Bounds (Directed by Tade Ogidan/1997)

Storyline - Pastor Voke is the target of two women who are hell-bent on sleeping with him. The Pastor steps out of his marriage and finds himself in a web of lies and deceit which ruins him.

Actors- Richard Mofe Damijo, Bimbo Akintola, Rachael Oniga, Steve Rhodes, among others

26) True Confession (Directed by Kenneth Nnebue/1995)

Storyline - A woman by the name of Mabel schemes her way through her life which has consequences on her son's life years later.

Actors- Zack Orji, Liz Benson, Sola Fosudo, Jennifer Ossai among others.

27) Scores To Settle (Directed by Chico Ejiro/1998)

Storyline - This is the story of Sade, who was rejected by her in-laws. Sade hits the streets with her two sons after the death of her husband, embarking on a long journey of suffering as she faces insecurity, poverty and hunger.

Actors- Richard Mofe Damijo, Liz Benson and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.

28) Mortal Inheritance (Directed by Andy Amenechi/1996)

Storyline - A sad love story that centres around Kemi a young lady with sickle cell anaemia who defies the odds. She falls in love with Chike has who unfortunately has the AS genotype. Kemi ends the relationship because of this.

Actors- Fred Amata, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Kunle Bamtefa

29) Yogo Pam Pam (Directed by Kingsley Ogoro/1998)

Storyline - The sequel to Pam Pam draws more laughs as two friends Loco and Mambo Mambo come up with schemes along with their female accomplice to raise money to get US visas. Their half-baked schemes always land them in hilarious situations.

Actors - Nkem Owoh, Okey Bakasi and others

30) Owo Blow* (Directed by Tade Ogidan/1997)

Storyline - It highlights the erosion of the middle class in Nigeria in the 90s and an upright man's struggle to fight corruption.

Actors - Prince Leke Ajao, Bimbo Akintola, Adewale Elesho, Lanre Hassan, Sam Loco Efe, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Kayode Odumosu, Rachael Oniga, Adebayo Salami and others

* - represents movies with sequels with one story line running through them.

This is a celebration of low budget Nollywood movies released throughout the 90s and early 00s.

30 unforgettable Nollywood home videos you should watch

<h1>Breastfeeding is a primary way to feed babies.</h1>

Through history, however, we have been riddled with reasons why women cannot breast feed in public. Today, the argument/discussion has peaked online with both sides of the debate vocally stating their opinions.

Those who are in support of public breastfeeding believe that breasts shouldn't be sexualized while those against, believe it is indecent for a nursing mum to expose herself in a such a way.

In pre-advanced societies, high-class women used wet-nurses to breast feed their infants - for some, to prevent an inevitable breast sag, the average woman has been shamed for public breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding in public in Nigeria

"I had my son 6 months ago, and he has been my greatest blessing. Some time ago, he was crying at a party, so I excused myself from the gathering to 15 yards outside the hall.

"My Husband had stepped away with his car. As I sat on a car's hood to breast feed him, passersby starting giving me judgmental glances. I never felt so proud to be a Mother, yet so ashamed of myself" Jola, a 31-year-old lawyer, in Lagos, Nigeria tells Pulse.

Attitudes to public breastfeeding differ by society. It's not completely outlawed in most liberal societies, but 'cover-up' has become a seeming mantra for the 'offended'.

In June 2017, an American mum Brei Theisen was shamed at a public pool in Wood River, Illinois, for breastfeeding her daughter.

A manager told her she was offending others in the area. Her response was amazing. "I told him, I'm not going to cover my daughter's head in 90-degree weather — should the people at the food court also cover up?'"

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Although the public pool's management apologized, the insensitive damage had been done.

Perception of motherhood in Africa

In Africa, women carry their babies and infants on their backs. They are praised for it. In fact, motherhood is a cherished phenomenon in Africa - Nigeria, in this case.

In Yoruba, and the phrase 'Iya ni wura' which means 'A mother is gold' highlights the threshold esteemed mothers were held to.

Nigerian mothers get preferential treatment on this soil – or they used to. You see people treating 'Iya aburo' which roughly means 'a nursing mother' with incredible care.

In a taxi, they receive goodwill. Whenever they want to get into a cab, you see people helping the guide the heads of infants on their backs, so they don't hit their heads against the rusty danfo metal.

What is wrong with public breastfeeding?

Public breastfeeding was fairly accepted in Nigeria. So why the sudden goalpost shift?

Life is hard enough as it is and nursing a child is even harder. Women are warriors, we should treat them as such.

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John-George, a 29-year-old Lagos Pharmacist blames "Enlightenment. It has its good and bad sides".

Yes, nothing is perfect but should 'wokeness' be blamed for insensitivity? We are used to public breastfeeding and even praise nursing mothers. So, why the sudden change in attitude?

It seems a sad state of affairs that a woman like Jola, one of many victims of this continued judgement can't enjoy certain privileges of motherhood. After all, procreation is not an offence, is it?

In August 2016,  an article by Chukwuma Muanya and Ruth Adekunle for The Guardian revealed that only 17 per cent of nursing Nigerian mothers still breastfeed their infants.

The article also revealed the attitude of the World Health Organization (WHO) to help women breastfeed anytime and anywhere.

In the same article, 68-year-old Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), Mrs Ede-Osondu, attributes this low statistic to lack of support and societal influences a.k.a 'cover-up'.

It's a worrying statistic. Research has shown that breast milk boosts IQ and the immune system while reducing risks of ovarian cancer in mothers.

In October 2011, a thread on Nigerian discussion platform, Nairaland discussed this issue.

A femmy2010 said, "For me, I do say Public breastfeeding is not appropriate because it violates common standards of decency. What is the take on NLers on this?"

Another user, MissIfe replied "It depends how it's done. I occasionally had to breastfeed in public, but nobody ever saw my breast, I used to carry a large scarf to cover the baby's head."

Everyone seems to be obsessed with 'cover up'. Another user hotstepper said "people can buy the nursing canopy, very essential". Really? Carry canopy around, just to breastfeed?

Deji, an entrepreneur and staunch critique who believes public breastfeeding as "irresponsible and not befitting of a married woman. Her body should not be revealed to the public like that" he tells Pulse.

Chigozie, a 64-year-old medical practitioner has a different perspective; "Breastfeeding isn't sexy. You would find that a significant amount of critics are men. People think it's public nudity - an indecency. But if they evaluate well, they will realize that public breastfeeding is usually more of a need than a choice. Some say it's laziness, but special dispensation should be granted to women over the need, it should be a right."

Indecency needs intention as a fundamental ingredient. While some women or men think their indecency is 'fashionable', without proper evaluation of the optics, it still is indecency.

But then, should feeding a fragile infant, whose sole mode of communication is crying not far outweigh our moral compasses for critiquing? I think it should.

Publicly revealing a boob or two isn't usually a fashionable choice. It is to quench the hunger of a human being. That one we all feel when we complain about needing to eat.

In the words of Míriam, a 46-year-old architect "I think some of these men don't understand how hard it is to be a nursing mother. Asides the pressures that change your life, you might have a child crying his eyes out. That puts you under immense pressure. Mothers are fragile and they panic easily.

"Their major instinct is to just stop that kid from crying because it helps sometimes. It can be a little unfair to then ask the mother to move, despite all her pressure. Make no mistake, it's also not easy for some mothers to reveal their boobs in public, they just have to do it. Insecurities have nothing on necessity."

Remember, Chigozie says "breastfeeding isn't sexy". Despite the male obsession with boobs, it's crazy how some of are the greatest critics of public breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding is one of the few acts of 'breast reveal that some men complain about.

Sometimes, I ask myself; Will the guy, so against public breastfeeding complain if it were Beyonce or some peng thing breastfeeding?

What is offensive about nudity and boobs?

Chigozie says "there's perversion in every man." and I agree. We have all fed our eyes to pornographic images at one time or the other.

In fact, female nudity of any kind gets the average, healthy heterosexual male 'going'.

Breasts are highly sexualized. It is because of the way we perceive breasts and nipples as merely erotic objects that gave birth to the #freethenipple movement.

It seems men are against public breastfeeding because they're probably not attracted to the boobs or because breastfeeding isn't a sexual act. You like seeing breasts, but hate it when it comes to breastfeeding. It's a compelling case, isn't it?

If you can't see breasts as anything more than sexual props or objects of lust, you won't understand why breasts are also a medium of feeding. I lean towards thinking it's a case of lack of deep evaluation.

Arguably, breasts are first, feeding mechanisms than anything else.

Yes, the penis and the vagina are also used to pee and birth children, and that doesn't necessarily reflect their sexual nature, but none of them are for quenching as base an instinct as feeding.

You can only take offence to public breastfeeding if the only thing you see breasts as are sexual objects, never to be revealed in public. If you understood the feeding functionality of breasts you'd perceive them differently. You would take less offence to see breasts in public, for the purpose of feeding an innocent infant. You wouldn't think it irresponsible to reveal a sexual prop in public.

As long as you see breasts as simply sexual objects that only trigger provocation and attention, you would continue to bash public breastfeeding.

Stop seeing breasts as simply sexual objects and you'll be less provoked.

The Nigerian society should be more sensitive to nursing mothers who have to breastfeed their babies in public.

Why women should breastfeed anywhere, anytime

<h1>Its Friday and after a hard weeks work, you just want to turn up with your friends at a nightclub, bar and lounge.</h1>

Having fun is cool but a bunch of things can wrong and an innocent night out with the squad can quickly turn out to a night you wish never happened. A good example of this is <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/all-you-need-to-know-about-tagbos-death-update-id7419654.html" id="eb89bd90-0fbf-559e-b111-08fd8950d81c">Davido's latest club drama</a>.

You can have fun with the crew or tribe at night but here are 10 things you should do before heading out;

You have to do these things before heading out with your friends for a party.

7 things you must do before partying with friends

<h1>Nigerian star Davido has shut down the rumours that he tweeted an anti-Igbo statement.</h1>

Today, Monday, August 7, 2017, Davido was asked by a Twitter user if he said "My father will just buy off the whole Igbo land. And their stupid Biafra will stop, stupid Igbos."

Davido swiftly denied this. "Would never ever make such statement .. tell them to try again.. " he tweeted.

At such a sensitive period in the nation when the agitation for secession by certain individuals is high, it was smart for Davido to distance himself as quickly as possible from the fake tweet.

The OBO singer is currently on a world tour. Despite his busy schedule, <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/music_videos/davido-hops-with-rae-sremmurd-and-young-thug-in-pere-video-id7063676.html" id="16162e36-5b1f-5f72-8018-b3e3186abd40">Davido recently dropped his latest single</a> 'Pere' featuring Young Thug and Rae Sremmurd. Davido has been teasing his latest single for months. The song <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/music_videos/davido-debuts-at-no-1-with-pere-ft-young-thug-rae-sremmurd-id7098267.html" id="260b283c-e883-5b9c-8c8f-b8bb067132b1">debuted at number one on the Pulse Music Video chart</a>.

Back home in Nigeria, Davido has moved into his renovated mansion in Lekki, Lagos. While overseas it was reported that the singer got into a scuffle in Lagos.

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The singer's rep Vanessa Amadi exclusively revealed to Pulse that Davido was not involved in any fight. "This story is completely false," she said.

In an earlier story,  Mr Chris, a self-proclaimed socialite, claimed he almost beat up the OBO singer at a club in London. According to him, Davido was sneaked out by his crew mates through the back door.

The music star and girlfriend, Amanda, <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/davido-music-star-welcomes-2nd-child-id6650614.html?_ga=2.106666947.1952492013.1502009873-2035855088.1488091992" id="9c80690d-2b1e-5ad5-bea7-1f33fc406cf2">welcomed their bundle of joy</a> on May 9, 2017, and named her Hailey Veronica Adeleke.

Davido quickly shuts down fake tweet that paints him as a tribalist.

Singer denies tweeting anti-Igbo statement

<h1>Nigerian pop sensation Dbanj who got married in a private marriage ceremony in 2016, has said why he hid his marriage from the public.</h1>

In an interview with THE BEAT 99.9 FM on Thursday, August 3, 2017, D'banj said he kept his marriage a secret because he didn't want the complications of a celebrity relationship.

"I decided to keep my marriage to Didi a secret because based on experience relationships like this get mixed with media hypes and speculations and then it becomes complicated," said D'banj.

"I want to thank my close friends, parent and families for keeping this secret. You know the pressure to get married was this high and mum told me she wants to see the girl I am dating and would want to marry. I told her that there was this babe and we didn't want to marry yet but she insisted that she was the one for me that we should have a small ceremony and the rest is history. I'm glad I listened to her" further said the pop singer.

On June 2, 2016, it was widely reported that <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/celebrities/dbanj-is-lineo-didi-kilgrow-pop-stars-secret-wife-id5222339.html" id="a8ad3d40-ca0b-5e78-aa72-2c7a4f2cd92a">D'banj had gotten married</a> to a woman known as  Lineo Didi Kilgrow. No photo and video of the wedding have been seen online.

ALSO READ: <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/dbanj-announces-berth-of-dcream-records-id6961056.html" id="9a67eaa4-3974-5d0a-a5ff-23a9231f4a8a">D'banj claims new record label is worth over $100M</a>

On Friday, May 26, 2017, D'banj revealed to the world that he was a father of a baby boy on his Instagram page.

He shared the photo of his first child and captioned it "#KingDonCome The Christening of @danieldthird."

Ayomide O. Tayo

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