Chude Jideonwo, Media entrepreneur and celebrated storyteller, hosted Africa’s first-ever talk concert, #WithChude Live, in Lagos, Nigeria.

The atmosphere was electric as more than 5,000 guests packed the hall for a groundbreaking night of vulnerability, truth, and deep emotional connection.

Chude hosted panel conversations with celebrated stars including Teni, Taaooma, and Kiekie on one panel and Ruth Kadiri, Hauwa Lawal, and Moses Bliss on another.

In addition, he conducted deeply personal interviews with some of Nigeria’s most beloved figures — Falz, Bovi, Funke Akindele, Jerry Eze, and Chimamanda Adichie — bringing stories of vulnerability, strength, and authenticity to life on stage.

One of the evening’s most powerful moments came when Chude read an excerpt from his highly anticipated memoir, How Depression Saved My Life, set to be released in September 2025. 

He read: In fact, I should state that nothing really changed immediately after I came to my awakening. I didn’t become happier or stronger or anything. I don’t know if that’s what happens for anyone else, but that’s not what happened for me. I continued to be depressed, to all intents and purposes.

He also shared a heartfelt poem from the book, offering an intimate glimpse into his personal journey of healing, hope, and triumph.

The event started with a vibrant red carpet session, where celebrities and dignitaries across Nigeria were interviewed and celebrated.

The red carpet buzz added a touch of glamour and excitement to an evening dedicated to real, meaningful conversations. Media houses from across Nigeria were present to cover this historic event, capturing the rare sight of a full hall where every heart was fully engaged. Guests were seated — no murmuring, no distractions, no side attraction— only heartfelt conversations that stirred the soul.

True to its mission, #WithChude Live promised to be a beautiful day for the mind, spirit, and heart, and it lived up to its promise.

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One of the attendees took to Instagram after the event to share key lessons learned. Among them was the powerful reflection: “Be humble with your God given grace.”

The overwhelming turnout and emotional impact have set a new standard for live talk concert experiences in Nigeria and across Africa, marking #WithChude Live as a historic first on the continent.

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Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has cleared the air regarding a viral tweet thought to have been posted by Iyabo Ojo’s newly-married daughter, Priscilla.

It all began when Priscilla’s husband Juma Jux; a Tanzanian singer took home the award for the Best East African Artist of the Year during the Headies awards ceremony on April 27, 2025.

Through the excitement, Juma Jux’s feat was received with equal skepticism and joy from social media users.

While many congratulated him, others wondered how the perceived newcomer clinched the award.

A particular X user reacted to the news saying, “LMAO the game is the game,” a statement which many interpreted to mean that Juma won the award simply because he married Priscilla.

This was a sentiment that many on X seemed to share, as others voiced their agreement in his comment section.

LMAO the game is the game. https://t.co/V5N1ZOENEB

— Oku (@oku_yungx) April 28, 2025

See reactions below:

Smart guy who knows how to expand his music career in Africa.

Sometimes I feel he married a Nigerian for this.

Man wants to expand Because wtf does he sing?

The post piqued the interest of many social media users, including an X account in Priscilla’s name.

Yes oo, he got married for Nigerians recognition and Headies award 😂😂 the game is the game my brother. Shout-out to my husband such a smart, calculative and hardworking  man, I’m so lucky 🥳❤️ big love to the Jp fans for voting. We love You🫶🏽❤️

yes oo, he got married for Nigerians recognition and Headies award 😂😂 the game is the game my brother. Shout-out to my husband such a smart, calculative and hardworking man, I’m so lucky 🥳❤️ big love to the Jp fans for voting. We love you🫶🏽❤️ https://t.co/hjBUW6oISF

— Priscilla Ojo (@priscilla_ojo) April 28, 2025

The tweet immediately went viral across social media, especially because the account was thought to be Priscilla’s. Soon Toyin Abraham took to X to clarify that the account was a fake.

She wrote, “THIS IS A FAKE ACCOUNT PLSsss, Pricilia is not on Twitter 🙏🙏🙏”

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THIS IS A FAKE ACCOUNT PLSsss, Pricilia is not on Twitter 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/ZbImAyNDcr

— TOYIN ABRAHAM AJEYEMI (@toyin_abraham1) April 28, 2025

Priscilla and Juma Jux’s wedding is the most talked about wedding ceremony so far in 2025, attended by dignitaries and many influential names to count.

The luxurious wedding ceremonies were split between Nigeria and Tanzania, where her husband resides and where the finale is set to hold.

Annie Macaulay has revealed some of the next big steps for her brand amid her public separation from Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba.

During the recent highly anticipated Headies Awards on April 28, 2025, Annie granted an interview to BBC Pidgin where she announced that she is working on her very own television station called Annie Macaulay TV.

When asked about her children, she noted that they were doing well.

“My children dey kampe, my family dey kampe. My first daughter is abroad studying, don’t play with her o, don’t play with my kids, they are my backbone.”

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“Right now I’m working on my own TV station, my own online TV, Annie Macaulay TV. I want everyone to be ready for different things. We’ve already done a series which will soon air on Annie Macaulay TV, very soon.” 

The reality TV star also went viral at the event after giving a shoutout to fellow single ladies, garnering reactions online.

Meanwhile, 2Baba, who has been in the public eye for his personal life, was recently seen publicly reconciling with his mother, Rose Idibia, after a period of tension.