By Anifowoshe Oladipupo

Nigerian music star and politician Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, has earned a Master’s degree in Policy Management from the prestigious McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

The 44-year-old shared the milestone on Instagram yesterday, May 20, 2025, celebrating his academic journey while juggling parenting, politics and public service.

“Faith gives you the courage, resilience and power to redefine endings,” Banky W wrote, reflecting on a demanding season that saw him raising two children in the United States, pursuing a full-time postgraduate degree and serving as a Fellow on Capitol Hill.

He described the experience as exhausting but transformative, urging others to embrace growth and renewal.

“It’s never too late to dream a new dream,” he added, signaling a renewed drive as he prepares to return to public life.

Banky W’s achievement has been met with praise from fans and peers alike, who view it as proof of his evolving influence beyond entertainment.

By Adenike Lawal

Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has broken her silence, revealing the emotional and medical journey that led to her recent weight loss—news that has shocked many and silenced swirling speculations online.

Discussing with Veteran actress Joke Silva, Mercy shared for the first time that she faced a terrifying cancer scare that led to thyroid surgery.

She underwent a thyroidectomy—the complete removal of the thyroid gland—shortly after welcoming her last child, who was just six months old at the time.

“It was a tough journey,” she admitted. “My husband and I had to accept this new reality and find a way to move forward.”

Following the surgery, Mercy was placed on lifelong medication, a routine she cannot afford to skip.

“The doctors made it clear. This is for life. We had to understand and accept the side effects, the changes, the new normal. It was overwhelming,” she confessed.

Responding to public curiosity over her slimmed-down figure, Mercy was calm but resolute. “This is who I am now. I have accepted it. We are growing and healing through it.”

Her revelation has drawn admiration from fans who now understand the deeper story behind her transformation—not just a change in appearance, but a powerful story of resilience, courage and faith in the face of life-threatening health challenges.

By Anifowoshe Oladipupo

From N200 to N2 million per session — that is the staggering leap in what Nigerian music icon Davido now shells out for a single haircut.

The revelation came from his longtime barber, Kufre Nnah, the founder of Kayz Place, who took to social media to celebrate his journey with the afrobeats superstar.

“I started cutting Davido’s hair when he was just 12 and paid me N200. Today, it is N2 million per cut,” Kufre wrote, alongside a photo of him trimming the singer’s hair.

The heartfelt post has since gone viral, drawing admiration from fans and fellow barbers.

Kufre expressed pride in being part of Davido’s rise, calling it a testimony of growth, loyalty and reward for consistency.

Davido, known for his generosity and flamboyant lifestyle, has not publicly responded — but the buzz around his barber’s earnings has only added to his larger-than-life image.