Nigerian rapper Erigga has named Phyno as the greatest Nigerian rapper of all time, citing his ability to stay relevant through different eras.

Erigga made his opinion known about Phyno during a recent interview with Echoo Room.

The rapper spoke about his recent hit single with Phyno, ‘Up Iweka’, saying it was a product of a long-term conversation between them.

He said, “I have always wanted to do a song with Phyno. We have always had that conversation.

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“Whenever I told him of my intention, he would always say it was left to me.

“When I want to make an album, it is always a problem trying to look out for features because I am not that guy that just puts everybody on a song. Sometimes, the collaboration won’t come out when the energies don’t match.

“I look at Phyno as someone who has been in the game and lived through different times.

“He is the GOAT. Phyno is the greatest Nigerian rapper because he lived those times, and he is still relevant.”

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Meanwhile, rapper and activist Falz has opened up about why, unlike most of his colleagues, he consistently uses his music to address societal issues.

Revealing his reason, the 34-year-old rapper noted that his artistry is deeply influenced by his environment, making it impossible for him to stay silent on social issues.

Born Folarin Falana, Falz has established himself as a household name in Nigerian music since his career began in 2009.

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He is widely known for making songs that are often targeted at addressing bad governance and societal ills.

In July 2024, the rapper revealed that Fela Kuti, Plantashun Boiz, and Trybesmen influenced him to do socially conscious music.

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken to social media to call for the release of online activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.

The activist’s arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday had caused an uproar on the Nigerian online space, with mixed reactions from netizens.

With the EFCC still largely silent on the details of the arrest, Davido has intervened, calling for the activist’s release.

In a post on X, Davido hailed VeryDarkMan’s positive impact on the lives of common Nigerians despite the hostilities he’s been facing from authorities.

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The ‘Unavailable’ singer pointed out the outpouring of support the activist has received since his arrest, saying the trend is encouraging him to do more for the masses.

He wrote, “Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and Pple actually appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging.. makes one want to do more for the masses ❤️ FREE MY GUY”

Like Davido, Nigerian singer and saxophonist Seun Kuti had earlier commented on VeryDarkMan’s arrest, hinting that the activist’s current predicament may be linked to his criticism of the Nigerian church.

Seun asserted that his position originates from a conversation with the TikToker’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.

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He wrote, “VDM’s lawyer is my lawyer, and we’re currently entangled in a case with GTB and other banks.There’s no bank in Nigeria that’s a good bank.”

Furthermore, Seun Kuti explained that VeryDarkMan is being persecuted by the Christian body in Nigeria because of his criticism of them.

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He said, “As Federal government is running our country, all these big pastors dey run Nigeria. The people of God are the ones fighting VDM for speaking the truth.”

Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has admitted that he became toxic when he was only 6 years old.

According to the ‘Asiwaju’ singer, who spoke during a recent interview on the Bro Bants podcast, his first heartbreak experience during his childhood started his toxicity.

Recounting his heartbreak experience, the 25-year-old singer said he had developed feelings for an older woman who, in return, playfully referred to him as her ‘boyfriend’, leading him to believe they were in a relationship.

However, he was left “heartbroken” when he saw the aunt sleeping with another man through her window.

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He admitted that the experience left him crying, traumatised and singer Styl-Plus’ early 2000s smash hit, ‘Imagine That’.

“The last time that I experienced heartbreak, I was very, very young. There was this aunty that I liked, she used to call me ‘my boyfriend.’ So, I assumed that she was my woman. I was just 6 years old,” he said.

“I got heartbroken because one day, I saw some guy smashing her through her window. The guy was t*****g her up. I cried. I was traumatised. I started singing ‘Imagine That’ by Styl-Plus. That was what started my toxicity. That experience broke my heart.”

Recall that earlier in the year, Ruger announced his plan to get married before the year 2025 runs out.

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In February, he took to Snapchat to express how the recent surge in weddings in the country had made him rethink his “playboy” lifestyle.

He wrote, “Everybody is just getting married. Got me questioning myself— how long will I continue this playboy shiii? I am settling down this year, period. I’ll soon be 30, tf.”

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In 2024, Ruger revealed his interest in dating DJ Cuppy, the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola.