The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News

From candid revelations to cultural controversies, Nigeria’s entertainment scene is buzzing with stories that have kept fans talking all week. Here are the major highlights; raw, intriguing, and unfiltered.

I’m Married but Not in My Husband’s House – Singer Shola Allyson

Renowned singer Sola Allyson has opened up about her unconventional marriage arrangement, revealing that although she is married, she does not live in the same house with her husband.

Speaking on Oyinmomo TV, Allyson explained that the setup works perfectly for them and challenges long-held cultural expectations about marriage. She further clarified that she isn’t a gospel artiste, despite public assumptions shaped by her soulful, reflective music.

“I don’t call myself a gospel artist. My name is Sola Allyson. I am a singer,” she said, adding that she avoids the constant mention of Jesus in her songs because “He didn’t say we should be mentioning His name. He didn’t say we should use His name for PR”.

Addressing her marriage, the 54-year-old said she and her husband live separately, a decision she believes was influenced by the unrealistic expectations older generations created around marriage.

She said, “I am married but not living with my husband. He stays in his house and I also stay in my house. That’s the love that people older than us didn’t let us know is hard. They make it seem like once you love each other, you will live happily ever after.”

Allyson added that she views marriage as a partnership and rejects the idea that a woman must always describe herself as being in “her husband’s house.”

“Saying I am in my husband’s house is different from saying I married my husband. My husband and I married each other; we are in one another’s life,” she said.

She said the phrase often gives men a sense of ownership and clarified her thoughts on feminism.

“Saying I am in my husband’s house gives men a sense of ownership. I am not doing competition with anyone.

“Feminism is not saying men are not good people. What feminism is, before anger came into it because of how women were treated, was that the choice that men have to do whatever they wish should also be given to women,” she added.

Allyson, known for songs such as Eji Owuro, has worked in the music industry for more than two decades and is regarded for her message-driven style.

Korra Obidi sparks outrage with twerking tribute at Fela Kuti’s grave

Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has sparked controversy after visiting the grave of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and performing a twerking tribute in his honour.

Obidi shared the visit in a video on her Instagram on Saturday, revealing that she intended the performance as a homage to the late musician.

“We all know that one thing Fela loved was a woman with gyrating hips, so I decided to pay Baba a homage. I decided to shake it for Baba. Seun was very happy.

‘’You guys know what Baba likes, but you’ve never given him what he wants. Baba, this is a little twerk for you. Your legacy lives on. We love you,’’ she said.

The visit included Nigerian singer Teni, who Obidi said is learning to play the saxophone.

“So we came to pay a little homage to the spirit of the originator of Afrobeats. He enjoyed it, I can feel it. Seun said he will see me in my dream,” Obidi added.

Video footage from the visit showed Obidi alongside Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, who appeared pleased by the tribute, saying, “From Paris to Lagos.”

He also performed a small ritual at the grave, sprinkling alcohol and handing some to Obidi as part of the homage.

According to Obidi, Seun appreciated the gesture, seeing it as aligned with Fela’s vibrant lifestyle and cultural influence.

The homage has ignited mixed reactions online. Critics argued that the performance crossed a line.

Paul Kachi tweeted, “Twerking on Fela’s grave is wild behaviour. Respect for legends no dey again? Whether Fela liked dance or not, there’s a thin line between tribute and disrespect. This one crossed it.” He argued that even if the intent was homage, the act risked being perceived as disrespectful to the late musician.

#UK_Moyi added, “Dancing on a grave? Mocking the dead and disrespecting the Hereafter? Fear … before … shows you why graves are not places for arrogance.” He emphasised the cultural and spiritual importance of maintaining respect for burial sites.

Some users highlighted the broader principle of honouring the deceased, with #_nazatrades commenting, “Sometimes people forget that respect for the dead still matters, no matter the excuse.”

The remarks reflect a segment of the public that believes cultural customs and reverence for legends should guide tributes, regardless of creative expression.

Some however praised Obidi’s tribute as a fun and fitting celebration of Fela’s flamboyant lifestyle.

On X, Bzrk commented: “Funny thing is that Fela would probably have loved some shit like this,” while Àiná Òrósùn added, “Fela would have loved her.”

Alákòwé highlighted Seun Kuti’s calm and appreciative response, writing:

“I don’t even care what anyone says! Seun is just too articulate; the man is a proper African man! Guy!!! The schnapps scene made me see him differently, but many will call him a traditionalist—for Seun, who isn’t Christian or Muslim.

“He truly carries Fela’s legacy. Unfortunately, we’re in a world where many have abandoned their culture, and that’s exactly why we see him as the MAD MAN (the good part: when you’re called a madman, it means you’re not dancing to their tune).”

On Instagram, Obasogie Priscilla Tobiloba added: “This is the tradition,” highlighting the cultural context of the tribute.

Fela Kuti, who died on 2 August 1997, was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and deep cultural advocacy. In 1978, he famously married 27 women in a single day in a traditional Yoruba ceremony, underscoring his commitment to African customs and protecting his band members from social stigma.

I have never dated anyone violent towards me — Nkechi Blessing Sunday

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has expressed her frustration over online strangers who pressure her to get married. The actress shared her experience during an interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she opened up about her past, family background, and why she refuses to succumb to marriage pressure from the public.

Speaking about her upbringing, she said, “I have never dated anyone who has been violent toward me. I can say for a fact that my father used to hit my mum, but that didn’t make me feel like any man should hit me.”

She went on to recount a difficult relationship from younger years. “Even though one of my exes when I was growing up used to beat me—his name is Valentine. My mum would lock him up at the police station. And when she did, I would go there and tell the police, ‘It’s because my mother wants me to leave him for another man, that’s why she locked him up,’ even though it wasn’t true.”

According to her, her mother always took a firm stance. “The police would call my mum, and she would tell them, ‘Lock am join there.’ Before you know it, play-play, they would lock me too.”

She added that her mother was a strong-willed woman who believed no one should force marriage on her. “Do you know who my mother was? I would stay in the cell for two days, and on the third day, she would come herself and ask them to release us. She would say, ‘Leave man.’ Before she died, she never pressured me to get married.”

Nkechi stressed that marriage pressure has never come from her family but from outsiders who have no connection to her. “I didn’t come from that kind of family. It’s only these online people that are not related to me that will be telling me to go and marry. Like you’re my father or mother.”