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P-Square May Separate Due To Fracas
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rently making waves in the entertainment industry has it that the twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye who have worked together as a singing cum dancing duo for close to two decades might be going their separate ways following an alleged series of fracas.
According to our soruce, the brothers got into serious fight on Wednesday April 16, 2014 which left one of them slightly injured. It further stated that the relationship between the brothers had deteriorated to a point where they are considering splitting their assets as they plan to go their separate ways.
It was gathered that apart from the inauguration ball of the new Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano which the two attended and performaed in March 17th 2014 in Awka, they have turned down a few appointments.
Those in the know, say it was the feud that drove them out of this year’s star trek organised by Nigerian Breweries Plc, they were even invited to perform at President Jonathan’s daughters wedding, but they did not go.
The Tide entertainment also learnt that the recent brouhala rocking the camp may have little or nothing to do with their wives as insiders explain the war within as a climax of their rivalry since they were kids and there is no song or album they have made that they have not had quarrels.
According to our source, the duo almost never agree whether it is on choice or songs to release, costume concept or dance routine.
Our source also disclosed that the brothers are really angry at each other and want to share every thing they owned together. It was gathered that a lawyer was said to have visited them penultimate week to commence sharing of their assets. Peter P-Square joint ventures is expected to be shared.
P Square own everything together including a house in Omole, park view and Atlanta in the United States of America.
Since dropping their debut album in 2003, the Pop duo have been known for releasing albums every two year interval. They debuted in 2003 with the album ‘Lastnite’, released their second album, “Get Squared in 2005, dropped the very successful ‘game over’ in 2007, Danger 2009 and ‘invasion ‘ 2011.
Peter the better dancer of the two sings less while Paul the better singer dances less, their last video ‘Alingo’ and ‘personally’ explains this best. They did not keep up to their record as a sixth P-Square drop. It was gathered that the duo have drifted apart and fatigue has set in.
It seems the brand P-Square is dying a natural death after a successful 10 years run with millions of dollars in their accounts, awards on their shelves, many industry watchers say given it a rest might not be a bad idea, what is hard to explain is the method of their separation.
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Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”