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From Africa to the World Davido Featured In Pause UK Magazine With An Interview Highlighting His Recent Successes
Davido is featured in Pause UK magazine with an interview highlighting his recent successes. He talks about his career, his journey into music and his love for Africa.
David Adedeji Adeleke, or better known by his stage name, Davido, is one of the few artists who pioneered Afro-fusion music, taking it from Africa to the mainstream international stage. A winner of the Best African Act award at MTV’s EMAs, and with hits such as ‘If’, ‘Fall’ & ‘Fia’, Davido is revered by his fans all over the world for his catchy anthems, collaborations and luxurious lifestyle. A son of a wealthy businessman, PAUSE spoke to Davido about his career, his journey into music and his love for Africa.

You’re born and bred in Nigeria, right?
Yeah, I was born in Nigeria.
Whereabouts?
I grew up in Atlanta, I was in Atlanta for like 6 years.
When was this?
From when I was like 15. I was off and on there going back. I have a house in Atlanta but I’m based in Lagos.
Tell us your story from before the music, when did it all start?
I’ve always liked it, I kind of fell into music through some friends who were doing music, and then I used to follow my cousin to the studio and stuff and from there, it started.

Who was your cousin?
His name was NPZ.
What were the struggles you faced trying to get your music out there in the beginning?
I would say I was one of the lucky ones, the first time I ever recorded and dropped that got big, that was the first song I ever recorded, started blowing up.
Which song was that one?
It was my first song, it was called “Back When.” When it started getting played and stuff, that’s when I started wanting to take music very seriously.
When it blew up what was the first thing you thought?
At that time I was in university, I was only in school in Lagos, it was hard being in school, trying to do that at the same time it was hard.
What did you study at school?
Business Management.
What did your parents want you to do?
Just work for my dad, but then I started getting bigger and bigger and then I just had to leave school.
Just go your own route. What do your parents think about it now then?
Number one fans.
How does one break into the mainstream market like yourself, your music is streaming worldwide, so how does someone from Nigeria do that?
Lucky for me I started when I was like 16, I’m 25 now so it’s been a while but now it’s like, everybody’s looking at Africa, everybody’s interested in whatever Africa’s doing, so it’s better now for us and easier for us to get stuff out there, they love the music too, it’s good music.
Do you feel like it’s only now everybody’s looking at Africa?
I feel like everybody’s always been looking but now it’s like televised. They’ve always liked it.

How would you describe the new era of Afrobeats in a few words?
It’s mad, it’s going crazy, the world loves it, I’m just happy to be a part of it.
Who would you say is making the most noise?
Me. I mean a lot of people you have Mr Eazi, you have Wizkid, you have Tekno. There’s a lot of people.
Is there anyone up and coming to Nigeria or Ghana we should be looking out for?
There’s a lot of people like my artist Mioku.
Is he from Nigeria or Ghana?
Nigeria.
We here in London love your songs if you had to pick one song you’ve created which one’s your favourite and why?
I can’t pick one.

Is there one that touches you the most?
There’s one that I wrote, about 2 of my friends who died, that was ‘FIA.’
What’s your favourite African dish and why?
Rice, I like Ebba, seafood, and crab. Or white rice & fish.
Which countries do you enjoy performing at the most?
I like Africa, anywhere in Africa, African countries.
Which countries in Africa?
Everywhere, Ghana, Nigeria, Congo, South Africa, Libya, everywhere, it’s amazing. UK, US, everywhere.

Is there one country that every time you go to, you’re like ‘wow!’?
To be honest everywhere is just crazy to me.
Every where’s just the same kind of vibe?
It just depends.
But you’ll say it’s different compared to the African and European market right?
It depends, Africa and stuff can do 18,000 people, it’s crazy, but here it’s like 8K, 10K.
How was your performance at Wireless?
Great, they tried to cut me off and sh*t but the crowd was like f*ck that.
[Laughs] Have you got any new songs coming this year?
Yeah I’m dropping my album very soon, in September, and some new singles coming out, which actually might drop this week.
So when’s that new single dropping?
Hopefully next week.
What can we expect from the new song?
Some crazy sh*t.
Any teasers, anything? What’s the name of it?
One of them’s called Nwa Baby, and then we’re going to more festivals, we’re going to Belgium next, and then another festival in Paris, New York. There’s a lot.


What other things can we expect from you in the near future?
I announced my O2 show yesterday. I’m going to start selling tickets for it soon.
When’s your O2 show?
January 22nd, 2019.
There’s a lot of African artists based in London, but they’re trying to reach you guys in Nigeria, what advice would you give them?
Go to Nigeria.
Really, you think they should go back?
If they’re trying to reach somewhere it’s the best place to be. But it just depends, to be honest. Mr. Eazi was in London, then he came back.
Do you think you have to get the love from home first before things take off?
To be honest, me, I’m not into this international stuff but I’m really doing it because I’m one of those people pioneering this movement. I have to put a cape on my back and do it for the culture but I always prefer being at home.
In terms of luxury brands if you had to pick Gucci, or Louis Vuitton, or Prada, which one would you pick?
I mean it depends because sometimes it’s different, sometimes there are people that come out with better clothes from a particular season.
Who you feeling right now, there’s a lot right now you got Fendi, you got Balenciaga, which one are you feeling right now?
Dior I guess.
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Rema Makes Runway Debut for 424 x Porsche at Paris Fashion Week
Afrobeats superstar Rema continues to break boundaries—this time in the world of high fashion.
The Nigerian hitmaker made a surprise appearance on the runway at Paris Fashion Week 2025, walking for the highly anticipated 424 x Porsche collaboration show.
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Known for his genre-bending music and trendsetting style, Rema brought his charisma to the fashion capital, turning heads as he strutted down the runway in a bold white-and-black tailored ensemble.
A Fusion of Music, Fashion, and Automotive Luxury
The collaboration between 424, the Los Angeles-based streetwear label founded by Guillermo Andrade, and Porsche, the German automotive powerhouse, marked one of the standout moments of Paris Fashion Week. The collection reflected a fusion of street culture and automotive aesthetics, pushing the boundaries of what runway fashion can represent.
Rema’s appearance alongside other notable names like American rapper Roddy Ricch elevated the show’s global appeal, underlining the intersection of music, fashion, and brand storytelling.

Rema’s Rising Fashion Influence
Rema’s foray into the fashion world is no surprise to those following his rise.
The “Calm Down” crooner has previously attended shows by Louis Vuitton and Kenzo, and now with this runway moment, he’s fast becoming a cultural icon at the center of a creative movement that unites Afrobeats, luxury fashion, and youth culture.


Rema’s runway debut at the 424 x Porsche show at Paris Fashion Week 2025 is a defining moment—not just for his personal brand, but for the growing synergy between music, fashion, and luxury branding.
As Afrobeats continues to take over the world, artists like Rema are proving they have just as much power on the runway as they do on the stage.
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“We accidentally slept together; do your worst” – Lady replies friend who called her out for ‘borrowing’ her boyfriend and getting pregnant for him
Lady lashes out at a friend who accused her of kidnapping her lover, Obinna, and becoming pregnant for him.
The buddy known as AkwaIgbo Gurl @AkwaigboG on Twitter took to the platform to recount how she met the lady CiCiofLagos at a job interview and they became very close friends.
However, after presenting her to her man, things went wrong, and her buddy became pregnant by her boyfriend.
Read the narrative below.
“I met @CiCiofLagos
2 years ago on one job hunting WhatsApp group. We became close and it skyrocketed into what’s supposed to be genuine friendship.
I got a job in Port Harcourt two months later and moved from Lagos to PH.
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Last year there was a job opening in one of our company’s subsidiary with a juicy offer. First thought that came into my head was “Cynthia will want this job”. I immediately called to notify her, which she agreed to send her CV.
Her interview was scheduled for 12th September.
She called to complain about being low on finances & coming over immediately will be a problem. I agreed to pay for her flight so she can be in PH 10th(sunday).
When she landed in Port Harcourt on Sunday, I called my man so we can take her around the city and give her a treat.
I introduced my boyfriend Obinna to her and made sure she was comfortable & had a great time. Sheltered and fed this babe for 3 weeks.
All the while, I had no idea I was wasting my time, food, money and energy on a devil.
Anytime I return from work she’s not at home which was becoming a routine. Confronted & asked about her frequent absence. According to her, she met “a nice guy”.
I can’t police a grown woman, so I told her to be careful & be security conscious because Port Harcourt isn’t safe.
She returned to Lagos in October since she didn’t pass the second phase of the interview.
Our communication reduced and I noticed she was intentionally avoiding me. Anytime I called, she won’t pick or return the calls.
I had to let her be.
Last week, our mutual I met in the same job hunting WhatsApp group posted her introduction pictures. Guess who the husband to be is? My boyfriend!!!
You want to know another joke? She is pregnant!!! PREGNANT!”
However, the friend has responded by stating that the lady never cared about her boyfriend and that whatever happened between them that led to her being pregnant was completely unintentional.
“My junior sister saw your tweets on someone’s Facebook page and called to inform that am been dragged on social media.
You didn’t have to put it here without finding out the whole truth.
I have been feeling bad about the whole issue and trying to look for a better way to address
We accidentally had sex one of the days you went to work and it eventually turned to a love story I can’t wipe off because of friendship. I got pregnant too. You can’t blame me for getting pregnant please. I avoided your calls when I returned to Lagos because of guilt.
Now you’ve posted it for the world to see I don’t care anymore. Do your worst.”
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Fashion
How Moses Bliss met British lawyer fiancée on Instagram Plus the fab.. proposal
Spotlite Nation boss, Minister Moses Bliss has engaged his girlfriend in an elegant style in London, the United Kingdom.
The ‘Daddy-wey-dey-pamper’ crooner made this in a video post on social media on Friday, January 19.
Interestingly, Moses Bliss met his soon-to-be wife on Instagram where the electrifying love story started, his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi said in a Facebook post.
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“Congratulations to my brother, friend, client, and Man of God, Minister @mosesbliss, on his engagement to his beautiful girlfriend,” he wrote.
“Indeed, God is great. Remarkably, Moses Bliss met his wife on Instagram recently, a divine connection affirmed by God.
“She is a beautiful, calm British legal practitioner with Ghanaian descent. Wishing them a lifetime of love and joy!”
Emotional moment
Moses bliss surprise proposal engagement to his love
in London
Fashion
Outrage as 70yrs old, Francis Van-Lare shares photos of ladies he allegedly slept with since 1970
Francis Van-Lare, a 70-year-old Nigerian-American entrepreneur, has kept his promise to share photos of some of the women he claims to have been intimate with.
This is coming after Francis Van-Lare revealed the identities of 219 women with whom he had coitus exercised since 1970.
Keeping true to his statements, he compiled a detailed list of women’s names from various ethnic backgrounds, which he revealed in three batches.
Only a few hours ago, Francis released photos of himself with women he claims to have had intimate relations with, eliciting a wide range of reactions.
He mentioned that more photos are on the way.
See the reactions below.
@_Purple057: I don see my friend mother for there o 🙆♀️
@Oladapomikky1: I’m sorry to say even King Solomon dei learn from this man.😂😂😂.
@KinqKudos: If your babe is here, you have failed as a man.
@KinqKudos: This man don already spoil many relationships.
@maaziossy: He lives in Atlanta, has lots of money, frequents Nigeria alot, loves young ladies, and is known on Facebook to be “randy”. We are Facebook friends and we know how he rolls. He’s often not ashamed of his lifestyle…Man is a something else. Lol.
golddesire_oma: One of this ladies on her birthday post to him said it was a business lunch that the man speak how to invest and a serious minded man and he is not like what he put out there on the media but omo this one come shock me ooooo.
arinola_pearls: This is disgusting.
@Irunnia_: This man wasn’t joking 😂😂.
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Trending photo of a purported letter a Nigerian man sent to the mother of his pregnant girlfriend
Trending photo of a purported letter a Nigerian man sent to the mother of his pregnant girlfriend warning her against terminating her pregnancy.
A photo of a purported letter a Nigerian man, Obinyan Marvelous, sent via his lawyer to the mother of his pregnant girlfriend, Tessy, warning her against terminating her pregnancy has made the rounds on social media.
In the viral letter, the young man stated that Tessy visited him in his store and informed him that she is pregnant. He said they went for a test and it was confirmed that she was indeed one month gone.
Marvelous stated that he is ready to take up his responsibility and will petition the police and sue his girlfriend’s mum if she gets his girlfriend to terminate the pregnancy.
See the viral letter below:

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