Popular Nigerian actor and movie director, Afeez Owo, has finally disclosed the cause of his separation from wife, actress Mide Martins.
The actor made this known nine years after the news of the couple’s separation sparked controversy online.
Confirming the news in April 2016, Mide in a post on social media, accused Afeez of moving out of their matrimonial home “about three months ago after we had minor argument over the well being of his children”.
However, speaking about the incident during his recent appearance on ‘Behind The Fame’ podcast, Afeez stated that the crisis was escalated by Mide’s post online.
While narrating how social media almost ruined his marriage, the actor noted that he reconci…
[12:01 PM, 8/29/2025] Joe Baba: AFRIMA 2025: Burna Boy, Davido, Shallipopi, Juma Jux dominate nomination list
Nigerian singers, Burna Boy, Davido, Shallipopi, Rema, Ayra Starr have dominated the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA.
The list, which features artistes across Africa, has Davido and Burna Boy nominated in five categories each.
Burna Boy’s hit ‘No Sign of Weakness’ and Davido’s latest album ‘5ive’ were nominated for Album of the Year.
They also secured Song of the Year and Best Collaboration nominations with their hit singles.
DJ Maphorisa of South Africa matched the two Nigerian giants with five nominations, including Album of the Year and Best African DJ.
El Grande Toto, Moroccan rapper was also nominated in five categories with his hits ‘Salgoat’ and ‘Diplomatico’.
Shallipopi, a Nigerian fast rising street-pop musician, got four nominations, including Song of the Year and Artiste of the Year.
Similarly, Tanzanian artiste, Diamond Platnumz continued his dominance in East Africa with four nominations.
While South African songstress, Tyla earned four nominations. Tanzanian musician, Juma Jux earned three nominations including Song of the Year with his song ‘Ololufe mi’
Other Nigerian stars, Rema and Ayra Starr also get three nominations each.
In May, Nigeria was announced as the host of 2025 AFRIMA.
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