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Tonto Dikeh attributes reconciliation with ex-husband to son’s prayer
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Actress Tonto Dikeh has credited her 10-year-old son King André’s prayer for ending her bitter feud with ex-husband Olakunle Churchill.
Speaking at Streams of Joy International, Dikeh revealed in her testimony that her son had prayed for the release of his passport, held by Churchill, amidst their public battle.
Shortly after, Dikeh said Churchill contacted her, offering to release the documents.
Dikeh’s son’s forgiveness and maturity prompted her to forgive Churchill, marking a significant transformation.
The actress praised God for ending a decade of war, shame, and lack of love, attributing the miracle to her son’s sincere prayer.
She said, “I’m giving this testimony on behalf of a 10-year-old boy because I am a beneficiary of a sincere prayer of a 10-year-old. At the beginning of the 21-day fast, Papa asked us to write seven things that we wanted and seven things that we didn’t want, and I told him, ‘Yes, write it.’ One of the evenings when I came to church to pray, I stayed behind to pray, and I was advantaged to have brought mine and his; I brought the prayer request to the altar.
“As a mother, I saw his prayer points. I read them, and they were just different things. Then I got to number six, and my son wrote: ‘God, I want the embassy to release my passport.’ And that’s where the story comes. You see, I have always told my son that his passport was held by the embassy. I never even told him the truth at all, and the truth was that the passport was with his father. And his father and I have been in long, toxic, demonic battles; it’s been public, it is worldwide.
“So I saw it, and I just sighed, and I said, ‘Oh God.’ I didn’t think much about it. Church, exactly two days later, now this testimony is from the first week of the 21-day prayer. His father reached out to me and said, ‘I want to give every document this boy needs; every document that you left with me.’ And for some reason, the Holy Spirit just told me, ‘He’s real. He’s serious. Believe him.’ And I just stood there, and I believed him. He asked me a series of questions, and those questions made me realize that it was time for me to talk to my son about who his father is.” She stated.
She further explained, “So, I sat him down, and I asked, ‘Have you ever wondered who your dad is?’ I said, ‘I’m very sorry, what I’m about to say might hurt you.’ And then he said, ‘Mommy, talk.’ So I told him, ‘A man and a woman got married and gave birth to you, and then it became war.’ And then he said, ‘Really?’ I said, ‘Yeah. We were so bitter, we were toxic, and in the midst of all of this, we affected you. I’m sorry.’
“And then he looked at me and said, ‘So, have you forgiven him?’ I didn’t answer. He said, ‘Mommy, have you forgiven him?’ And then I looked at my son because he’s very authoritative, and he said, ‘If you’ve forgiven him, I have forgiven you. But I’m upset with you for not telling me. But it’s okay, I can understand better now.’
“Church, I’m telling you that this is 10 years of war. 10 years of public shame. 10 years. 10 years without a boy knowing his father. 10 years of bitterness, 10 years of lack of love, and everything just dissolved in front of my child. My child just held my hands, and I was crying. Then I started praying for that man. I prayed for that man.”
She emphasised, “You don’t understand. Ex-presidents have intervened, but I said no. I said no because of how bitter I was. When I said I would burn the bridge, if you’re coming, I’ll burn you, it was not a lie. That was who I was. I had so much bitterness and anger.”
“Church, I see myself addressing my ex-husband as he should be addressed. If it were before, I would have used a derogatory sentence or something added to his name. I see myself forgiving. You see, the biggest testimony in this life is the testimony of a changed person, because I have peace that doesn’t even make sense. It doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t. But God gave me 10 years in one day. I just want to give glory to God”, she said.
Grammy Award-winning American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, her manager said. She was 70.
“Cassandra Wilson transitioned peacefully at home, surrounded by family, close friends, and her manager,” Robert Torre wrote in a statement, hailing her as a “legendary jazz artist.”
The statement did not disclose a cause of death. Wilson’s family and close friends asked for privacy, Torre said.
A singer-songwriter and producer, Wilson was celebrated for her rich, expressive contralto voice in a career spanning three decades.
In 1997, the singer received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance with “New Moon Daughter,” and “Loverly” won the award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2009.
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Wilson performed in a leading role in “Blood on the Fields,” a 1997 oratorio by Wynton Marsalis which became the first jazz work to win a Pulitzer Prize.
She also collaborated with saxophonists Steve Coleman, Greg Osby and hip-hop group The Roots.
“I learned so much from her, and I am so sad she has passed away,” musician Jon Batiste wrote in a tribute on social media.
“She had an unmistakable vocal tone, phrasing, and her approach of weaving folkloric, R&B, and diasporic music together with experimental and popular genres had a major impact on me.
“She sounded like the South.”
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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken a Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, better known as Erigga, to the dustbin following a disagreement over whether musicians from wealthy backgrounds deserve recognition for their success.
The exchange began after Erigga took to X to celebrate artistes who did not come from privileged families and had to build their careers without financial support from their parents.
The rapper wrote: “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.”
His post quickly attracted Davido’s attention, with the Afrobeats star challenging the idea that musicians from wealthy families should receive less recognition simply because they had financial support while growing up.
Davido argued that having wealthy parents does not automatically eliminate the hard work, talent and determination required to establish a successful career in the highly competitive entertainment industry.
The singer, who himself comes from a wealthy Nigerian family, appeared to take the post personally and responded with a strongly worded message.
He wrote: “No be we say make your pops no guard o. Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top. Comot here with that your useless motivation … imbecile.
“No worry o, I go soon leave their music for una. GO MAKE MY BILLIONS … then that shit gonna be boring AF. Deep down who like poverty? Nonsense.”
Davido’s response reflects a long-running debate within the entertainment industry about privilege, parental wealth and the extent to which an artiste’s background contributes to their success.
While some believe musicians who emerge from humble backgrounds deserve special recognition for overcoming financial challenges, others argue that coming from a wealthy family should not invalidate an artiste’s achievements.
Davido has frequently spoken about his privileged upbringing while also maintaining that he has worked to establish his own identity and career in the global music industry.
The singer’s latest reaction has consequently reignited discussions about the role of family wealth in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with fans and social media users expected to take sides over the exchange.
Social Media Debate Intensifies
The disagreement between the two artistes has generated attention because of the contrasting perspectives expressed by both musicians.
Erigga’s original message appeared to celebrate artistes who had to struggle financially before achieving success, bb while Davido interpreted it as an unnecessary attempt to diminish musicians who had the advantage of coming from wealthy families.
At the centre of the argument is whether an artiste’s background should influence how their achievements are judged.
The exchange has also revived broader conversations about privilege in Nigeria, where access to family resources, education, connections and financial support can significantly influence opportunities available to young people.
Despite their disagreement, neither artiste indicated that the exchange would develop into a broader personal conflict. However, Davido’s strongly worded response has already generated considerable discussion among music fans and social media users.
Organisers of The Headies have refuted allegations that gospel and inspirational musicians are excluded from the award’s major categories.
In a statement released on Monday via its official Instagram page, the organisers said the claim does not reflect the award’s history.
They cited previous winners such as Lara George, Kefee, Nikki Laoye and Timi Dakolo as gospel artistes who have won mainstream honours at The Headies.
The statement also noted that the Inspirational Single category was created to recognise songs that promote faith, hope and positive values.
The clarification followed an open letter from Afrogospel artiste Gaise Baba, who raised concerns about the treatment of gospel music at the awards.
Gaise Baba argued that songs should be judged on quality, sound and impact, rather than the message in the lyrics.
“A rap record is a rap record,” he wrote in part.
The singer further questioned whether commercially successful gospel songs like ‘Favour’ and his collaboration with Lawrence Oyor, ‘No Turning Back II’, receive the same consideration as mainstream Nigerian songs.
Gaise Baba also recalled his experience as a nominee, stating that the Inspirational Music category was not presented during the main ceremony at one edition.
He said nominees commit time and resources to the process and deserve proper recognition.
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