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Ayra Starr makes history as first Nigerian female solo artist to debut on UK top 100

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Ayra Starr achieves a new milestone, becoming the first Nigerian female solo artist to debut a track on the UK Official Top 100, while also receiving a UK platinum plaque for her hit song “Rush.”

Popular Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has marked another significant achievement in her burgeoning music career. She has become the first Nigerian female solo artist to debut a track on the prestigious UK Official Top 100 chart.

Also read: Ayra Starr tops Spotify’s 2025 global impact list, leading Nigerian music’s global rise

This landmark achievement coincides with Ayra Starr receiving a UK platinum plaque for her widely successful single, “Rush.” The hit song, originally released in 2022, has garnered significant acclaim and commercial success in the United Kingdom.

“Rush” had previously achieved diamond certification in France, further adding to Ayra Starr’s growing list of international accolades and certifications.

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The year 2025 has been exceptionally fruitful for the Mavin Records star, marked by new music releases and exciting collaborations. Ayra Starr also joined the ranks of Nigerian artists who graced the Met Gala red carpet, showcasing her growing international profile.

Popular singer Ayra Starr has recently achieved another milestone in her music career as the first Nigerian female artiste to debut a solo track on the UK official top 100.

Her latest album, “The Year I Turned 21,” has also enjoyed considerable success, securing notable wins, nominations, and awards, and featuring collaborations with international artists such as Coco Jones.

Ayra Starr continues to solidify her status as not only a national sensation but also a globally recognized Afrobeats artist. Her recent achievements in the UK underscore her increasing international influence. Additionally, she was recognized at the recently held Headies Awards, further celebrating her impact on the music scene.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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