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Mohbad emerges 46th best-selling digital artist in the world
Barely two weeks after he died in yet to explained circumstances, Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad has surpassed international superstars such as Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Tiwa Savage, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, and other music heavyweights to emerge as the 46th best-selling digital artiste in the world.
Global Digital Artist Ranking is a statistic and metrics based on the total or all-time performance of a song(s) on major music sites, including iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube, and Spotify.
The Nigerian artist died on 12 September, aged 27, and was laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos State, the following day.
His death has sparked protests across many states and cities in Nigeria and other parts of the world with fans demanding justice for all singer, leading to him making headlines and dominate discussion across and beyond the nation.
More evidence are surfacing online suggesting that the singer was not only a victim of intimidation, bullying and assault but might have sunk deep into depression even at his death.
Shockingly, Mohbad’s songs reflected his real-life dilemma, as his lyrics foretold his death and the events after that and revealed some cryptic messages about his life’s struggles.
As at Saturday, September 23, 2023, Mohbad is ranked 46th best-selling digital artist in the world, a feat most Nigerian artiste have yet to attain even in their lifetime.
His songs, ‘Peace’, ‘Feel Good’, and ‘Ask About Me’ at press time, are rated number 1 on Spotify Nigeria and are topping across streaming platforms like Shazam, YouTube, iTunes, and Apple Music.
TurnTable Charts reports that Mohbad’s music streams have increased by 702% since his death.
The data from streaming platforms shows that the late singer’s catalogue has garnered over 8.02 million on-demand streams, a leap from the previous week’s 999,000 on-demand streams, spanning 1 September to 7 of the same month.
Equally impressive was “Peace” with 837,000 on-demand streams, a mind-blowing 1378 per cent surge from 57,000, “Pariwo” with 707,000 on-demand streams, up by 588 per cent from 103,000, and “Sabi” amassing 608,000 on-demand streams, a striking 973 per cent jump from 57,000.
Before his tragic demise, Mohbad had already left his mark on the charts with two top 10 hits, “KPK (Ko Por Ke)”, peaking at the number three position in 2020 and “Feel Good”, reaching No. 7 in 2021.
‘Imole’, as he often eulogised himself, quickly set himself apart from the multitude of up-and-coming artistes, a move that saw him hit stardom quickly.
His entry into Nigerian music gave audiences infectious tracks like ‘Ponmo’, ‘Feel Good’ and the chart-topping “KPK (Ko Por Ke)”.
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Junior Pope had no peace in marriage before his death, actress Esther Nwachukwu reveals
Before his death, Nollywood actor, Junior Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope was in a terrible marital situation as his wife was always giving him trouble.
Esther Nwachukwu, an actress, made the revelation, adding that the late actor confided in her about his marital issues before his death on April 10, 2024.
Recall that Esther recently criticised Pope’s wife for attending a social event, saying she should have mourned her husband for at least six months or one year.
Shortly after his death, some persons, including social media personality, Very Dark Man, had alleged that Pope had stated that he was going through some issues he wanted to share with the public.
Esther Nwachukwu told Saturday Beats that- “When Junior Pope was alive, the wife never gave him peace. She disturbed him a lot. I actually dated Junior Pope, and I still have his name tattooed on my body. While we were together (dating), he told me how his wife used to disturb him. But, one thing about him is that he likes to trend. He would be going through a lot, but would still come on social media to post (pictures and videos of) his family. From December 2023, he stopped posting (pictures of) his wife like before. That was when they started having issues. Sometimes, he wouldn’t sleep in his house, but would rather stay in hotels.
“I am sure some people who were close to him knew about it. But, because he had painted himself as a good husband online, he did not know how to tell people about his issues. That was why he died in silence.”
Nwachukwu said, “A grieving wife wouldn’t have come out barely two months after the death of her husband. She came out and acted like all was well, and because many Nigerians like eye service, she decided to dress in black, so people would think she was mourning. A young widow is not supposed to just go about her business like that. We all know she isn’t hungry, because there is money. Nigerians are good at sympathising with people, and I know they must have helped her in so many ways.”
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Why I presented key of my new car to Mother Mary-Actress Ruby Orjiakor
Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor recently presented the key of her new car to Mother Mary at the grotto of her church.
The action sparked social media reaction with many of her fans hailing her while others described the move as idolatry.
But the sensational movie star explained her reaction in a post saying it was in appreciation of God’s benevolence to her.
In a video she posted on her Instagram page, Ruby, a devout Catholic was seen appreciating the mother of Jesus for the new car as she presented her key to her.
In her caption, she made it known that God is her only source as she noted how she believes, trusts and now has received from the Master of all Masters.
“My Father in Heaven, You blessed me, and the whole world saw it” That’s why I will never be ashamed to showcase you to the whole world and also to see.
“GOD IS MY ONLY SOURCE
Put all your trust in HIM”, and HE will never let you down…
I believed I trusted, and I received from the MASTER” of all masters,
THANK YOU, JESUS CHRIST
THANK YOU, MOTHER MARY
A grateful heart.
JESUS I LOVE YOU”.
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Nollywood actor among kidnappers killed by Police in Lagos
Prince Henry Ode a Port Harcourt based upcoming actor, has been identified as one of the nine kidnappers recently killed by Police in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Police Command on July 5th killed a nine-man suspected kidnap gang within the State.
The command’s Special Squad One Team had confirmed that the feat was achieved when it engaged the men around the Ajao, Okota, Isolo, and Ladipo axis of the State.
According to reports, five AK-47 rifles and two SUV jeeps were recovered during the operations.
Sharing photos of Ode, popular film producer and former Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, via his Instagram on Monday, said the fast-rising actor was amongst the gang of kidnappers killed during the shoot-out in Ladipo.
Seun further shared a video of Ode, who’s also an executive producer with prominent Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie.
He captioned the post, “Ason Rich executive Producer is said to be the Ring Leader of the Kidnap gang that were shot dead in Lagos with a Port Harcourt based rising Actor. They were part of those killed in the Ladipo shooting according to reports. More details as Police briefs the media soon”.
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