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Squabbling as Ayra Starr Embraces LGBTQ Fans at Brazil

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1 year ago

May 20, 2024

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr’s reception of her LGBTQ fans at a recent event in Brazil has sparked controversy online.

During her performance at the C6 Festival in São Paulo on Friday, LGBTQ fans were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions, including “We Are Your Sabigays” and “We [love emoji] You Ayra.”

The LGBTQ fans’ reference to themselves as “Sabigays” is a homage to Ayra Starr’s nickname, Sabi Girl.

After the event, one of the LGBTQ fans with the X handle @miketrindade shared photos from his meeting with Ayra Starr with the caption, “Today I met my Starrrrrr [crying, praying and love emoji] @ayrastarr.”

The post soon went viral, with fans, especially Nigerians, expressing mixed feelings.

Ayra Starr also reposted it via her Instagram story.

Here is some compilation of some of the reactions on X:

@GeorgeDanso97: “Truth to be told. A homophobic musician will never break out in America or anywhere in the Western world. Those gays carry streams, buy tickets, everything. They run the game. Unless you are homophobic secretly.

@AGRF9: “The moment the gays start stanning you, it’s officially over: You are in for a long career.

“If you check very long and resistant female careers such as Madonna, Beyoncé, Mariah, Nicki etc., just to name a few, you will notice their careers were/are heavily supported by women and gays. These people will support you till the end of time.”

@DemoOFUK: “If Ayra can capitalize on their [LGBTQ] market and put some ‘rainbow’ lyrics in one of her songs, she will be a global menace with this community behind her.

“Bruh, all I am saying is the need for inclusion. Why y’all triggered? In all walks of life, there is the need for inclusion. Even in Netflix movies, we see it these days. Tf wrong with y’all? It’s Sabbath day, boy.”

@harrisonJNIOR: “She don’t need it [support of LGBTQ]. If she does, she’ll get them and lose Nigerians.”

@NGeeNius: “This is rubbish. She doesn’t need this unnatural set of people. She already is a rising star. So she doesn’t need to capitalize on Jack.”

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Failed Maths Exam Pushed Me Into Music -Zlatan

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5 days ago

October 25, 2025

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By Huldah Shado

Nigerian rapper Omoniyi Temidayo, popularly known as Zlatan, has revealed that his journey into music began after he failed a mathematics exam that cost him university admission.

Speaking on Apple Music 1 with Nandi Madida, the “Zanku” crooner said his latest album, Symbol of Hope, mirrors his struggles and aims to inspire others from humble beginnings.

“I used to listen to music before I ever thought I’d make it. Now that my songs inspire people not to give up, I see myself as a symbol of hope,” he said.

Zlatan explained that after failing his exams in 2011, he began visiting a studio with a friend.

“The first song I recorded was terrible, but my siblings made me feel like Jay-Z,” he recalled.

His breakthrough came in university when he won a rap competition out of 140 contestants. “That was when I started taking music seriously,” he said.

Zlatan also spoke about creating the viral “Zanku” dance, short for Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us, saying it fulfilled his dream of owning a signature move that took Africa to the world.

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Osun names Davido chairman of Sports Trust Fund

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7 days ago

October 22, 2025

By Huldah Shado

The Osun State Government has appointed Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund.

The initiative aims to raise funds to transform the state’s sports sector and ensure sustainable development.

Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who also serves as Commissioner for Sports, said the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke is committed to overhauling sports infrastructure, starting with the ongoing renovation of Osogbo Township Stadium. The upgraded facility is expected to meet Olympic standards.

Adewusi added, “Plans are in advanced stages for the establishment of the Osun State Sports Commission, which will coordinate sports administration, development, and policy implementation.”

He explained that the Sports Trust Fund will attract support from philanthropists and investors, and noted that Davido’s involvement would help mobilize resources for the state’s sports initiatives.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to completing the stadium project, which is expected to host both national and international competitions.