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  • Police Apprehend Prime Suspect in Death of Street-Pop Star Destiny Boy

    Police Apprehend Prime Suspect in Death of Street-Pop Star Destiny Boy

    The Ogun State Police Command has reportedly recorded a breakthrough in the investigation into the death of fast-rising Fuji-pop singer Afeez Adeshina, better known as Destiny Boy. A prime suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the death of the 21-year-old artist, a protégé of Fuji legend Pasuma known for viral covers of Afrobeats hits.

    Vanguard News reported that the suspect is being interrogated to determine motive, while Daily Post cited a police statement indicating that evidence is being gathered to ensure justice for the family and fans.

    Echotitbits take: Destiny Boy bridged traditional Fuji and modern street-pop, and his death has deeply shaken the Nigerian music community. While the arrest offers a path toward closure, the rumors of strange illness and foul play around his final days suggest a larger story the investigation must now clarify.
    Source: BBC – https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0ykeze3xvo 2026-01-25
    Photo Credit: BBC

  • Allwell Ademola’s last Instagram video goes viral as fans mourn Yoruba film star

    Allwell Ademola’s last Instagram video goes viral as fans mourn Yoruba film star

    2025-12-31 15:18:00

    According to Punch, Yoruba film actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola posted a video with a prayer-like message shortly before reports of her death, and the clip later went viral as fans flooded her comments with shock.

    The report notes the lyrics—shared as an end-of-year declaration—quickly became the emotional center of online mourning.

    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “this year will not see my end.”
    • Premium Times (Premiumtimesng.com): “died on 27 December 2025 at the age of 43.”

    Echotitbits take: Social media becomes both shrine and loudspeaker in moments like this. Watch next for the family’s preferred narrative (privacy vs public tributes) and whether colleagues push renewed health-awareness messaging across the industry.

    Source: The Punch — 2025-12-27 — https://punchng.com/video-this-year-will-not-see-my-end-actress-allwell-ademola-sings-in-last-post-before-death/

    The Punch
    2025-12-27
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  • Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43

    Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43

    Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers
    2025-12-28 07:00:00

    In an update published by Punch Newspapers, Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly died at age 43, with early reports linking her death to a heart attack.

    The report says concerns about her condition circulated before confirmation, and colleagues and fans have since flooded social media with tributes and condolences.

    Also noted by Premium Times (Website): “Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, has reportedly died at age 43.” (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/)

    Separately, The Nation (Website) reported: “Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, due to a heart attack…” (https://thenationonlineng.net/)

    Echotitbits take: Beyond the personal tragedy, this is another reminder of how quickly health scares can turn fatal—and how Nollywood’s informal “breaking news” pipeline (WhatsApp groups + colleagues’ posts) can outpace formal statements. Watch for an official family update and confirmed funeral details to limit misinformation.

    Source: Punch Newspapers — December 28, 2025 — https://punchng.com/icymi-nollywood-actress-allwell-ademola-dies-at-43/

    Punch Newspapers December 28, 2025