Tag: Music industry Nigeria

  • DJ Cuppy steps back from socials, says she’s entering a focused new season

    DJ Cuppy steps back from socials, says she’s entering a focused new season

    Reporting by Punch indicates DJ Cuppy announced she’s taking a break from social media, framing it as a personal reset and a period for reflection and discipline.

    The move instantly became a conversation starter because she typically documents her life and projects online—so silence reads like a deliberate strategy, not just downtime.

    Multiple outlets picked it up quickly, suggesting her audience sees this as a meaningful pivot rather than routine log-off talk.

    Two additional public references echoed the same development:

    The Nation (News outlet): “announces a break from social media.” (link)

    YabaLeftOnline (Entertainment blog): “taking a break” (link)

    For celebrities with brand deals, a break can be reputational risk—or a reset that improves long-term engagement. Watch whether she returns with a project rollout (music, philanthropy, or a major update) and whether her team keeps promotions running through official channels while she stays offline.

    Source: Punch Nigeria — 05 January 2026 — https://punchng.com/time-with-god-dj-cuppy-announces-break-from-social-media/

    Source: Punch Nigeria 2026-01-05
    Photo Credit: Punch

  • Mohbad’s widow shuts down fresh baby claims as online rumour mill spins again

    Mohbad’s widow shuts down fresh baby claims as online rumour mill spins again

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

    2025-12-29

    In an update published by TheCable Lifestyle, Omowunmi (Mohbad’s widow) dismissed claims that she had welcomed a second child with another man, describing the circulating talk as malicious speculation.

    The controversy spread quickly across X and blogs, with reposts pointing to her social response as the core rebuttal.

    The episode highlights how fast misinformation can grow—and why public figures feel pressured to issue real‑time denials.

    Verification

    • QED.ng (Website): “this smear campaign is funny asf.”
    • Instagram (post quoting her response): “Mohbad wife born ke? This smear campaign is funny asf.”

    Echotitbits take: Rumour cycles around grieving families are especially harmful because they weaponize uncertainty for clicks. Watch next for whether major blogs tighten standards on sensitive claims—and whether platforms curb repeat spreaders of unverified “updates.”

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 29, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mohbads-wife-denies-welcoming-child-with-another-man/

    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-29

  • From Twin-X to tech: Taiwo Akintoye’s quiet pivot sparks fresh conversation

    From Twin-X to tech: Taiwo Akintoye’s quiet pivot sparks fresh conversation

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 07:35:00

    In a profile published by Punch Newspapers, Taiwo Akintoye—formerly part of early-2000s duo Twin-X—has been positioned as a tech entrepreneur and product strategist after stepping away from music.

    The story taps into a growing trend: entertainers leveraging visibility and networks to build careers in business and technology.

    Also noted by Flexademic (Website): “Learn about Taiwo Akintoye… and his transition into… tech entrepreneur and product strategist…” (https://flexademic.com/)

    Separately, Punch Newspapers (Website) reported: “…has quietly transitioned from music to technology…” (https://punchng.com/)

    Echotitbits take: The credibility test for “celebrity-to-tech” isn’t vibes—it’s verifiable roles and shipped products. Watch for concrete portfolio details, public-facing projects, and whether he becomes a bridge for more music-to-tech partnerships in Nigeria.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 — https://punchng.com/afrobeats-star-reemerges-as-tech-entrepreneur/

    The Punch  December 28, 2025