Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has recently shared his candid reaction to a surprising rumour about his sexuality,​

In an interview, Arukwe recounted his initial reaction to hearing the rumour: that he was gay​

“They said that I was gay, and that shocked me to my balls. I was excited too. Cos I heard that when they start saying those kinds of things, you will blow (famous), so I thought to myself, ‘this must be it.’”​

His response highlights the unexpected nature of the rumour and his ability to find humour in the situation.​

While addressing the rumour, Arukwe expressed his support for the LGBTQ+ community:​

“So, I have a lot of gay friends, they are my people, and I know their sexuality. And I love them to death. I have nothing against them whatsoever, but I’m not going to agree to what I’m not just because to some people they are a certain type of people. For me, let God judge.”​

His comments emphasise respect and acceptance, while also asserting his own identity.​

Arukwe made it clear that if the rumour were true, he would openly embrace it:​

“If it were my sexuality, I would own it. I’ll be one of the hottest around. I would own it with my chest.”​

This statement underscores his commitment to authenticity and self-acceptance.​

He concluded by sharing the most unexpected aspect of the rumor:​

“The most shocking part was the person who they said was my boyfriend.”​

While he didn’t elaborate further, this remark adds a layer of intrigue to the story.​

Arukwe’s candidness and humour in addressing personal rumours reflect his confidence and integrity.

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In a recent interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, Obi Asika Nigerian iconic music executive and the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC spoke on the challenges Burna Boy faced on his way to stardom.

According to Asika, Burna Boy struggled to get a slot to perform for free.

“This same Burna Boy that’s a million dollars plus today, they be blocking him…He’s from Port Harcourt, he’s not from Lagos, so they be blocking him,” he said on the podcast.

“The same Burna Boy has bypassed everybody and exploded and now he can’t be blocked anymore,” he added on the success of the Grammy winner.

Reacting to Asika’s statement, Burna Boy said it doesn’t cover up to half of what he experienced. He also claimed these actors are still attempting to block him.

“This is not even half of the story. They did everything they possibly could to break me, they are even still trying their best lol but all they did was create this unquenchable FIRE that will continue to burn them for eternity.”

Burna Boy has in the past claimed that several individuals in the Nigerian music industry including the media blacklisted him.

This alleged bad faith and attacks have been blamed for his dislike for the Nigerian music ecosystem, which he constantly condescends to.

Burna Boy had a troubled start to his career, which strained his relationship with the media and the music ecosystem.

Asa Asika’s recent statement provides some clarity on this issue that appears to remain a chip on the megastar’s shoulders.

You can watch Asa Asika’s full interview on the Afropolitan podcast below.

Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has reacted to the Niger State governor’s order for security operatives to arrest people with dreadlocks in Minna. 

The singer, known for his knee-length dreadlocks, posted a picture of himself on Instagram on April 24, 2025, stating his intentions to visit Umar Bago‘s state. In his caption, he criticised the governor’s directive, asking him to cut his goatee before worrying about people with dreadlocks.

Mohamed Umar DADA BE Your PROBLEM I dey to come Minna but now you have ask your security agents to cut off dreadlocks so hold your State, but make you cut your Beer Bee.

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Daddy Showkey’s post garnered reactions from his followers, with many slamming the governor’s concern over the hairstyles.

I’m even shocked that in 2025, a governor is more concerned about a hairstyle than the unemployed hungry people in the state. If anybody needs to be arrested, it’s the governor of that state. He is clueless and has no business being a leader. Big disappointment.