Blog

Long before he became one of Africa’s biggest highlife stars, Flavour says he fought a private battle that nearly changed the course of his life.

The award-winning singer, born Chinedu Okoli, revealed during a TikTok Live session that he struggled with what he described as a two-year addiction after losing contact with the woman with whom he had his first sexual experience at the age of 24.

According to Flavour, the experience left him emotionally devastated and marked the beginning of one of the darkest chapters of his life.

Hoping to find a way forward, he turned to his mother’s pastor, who guided him through prayers, fasting and Bible study.

Although the spiritual guidance gave him hope, Flavour admitted he later relapsed.

Instead of keeping the struggle to himself, he sought advice from an older member of his band, whose support helped him regain control of his life.

The singer said opening up about the addiction was not easy because he felt ashamed, but he realised he could not overcome the challenge alone.

Having someone he trusted, he explained, became a turning point in his recovery.

Today, Flavour looks back on that difficult period as one of the lowest moments of his life.

By sharing his story, he hopes others will understand that asking for help can make all the difference when facing personal struggles.

Years after overcoming those challenges, Flavour rose to fame with his breakthrough hit “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix),” a song that became one of Nigeria’s biggest highlife records and cemented his place among Africa’s leading music stars.

The bitter feud within P-Square has taken another dramatic turn, with Peter Okoye alleging that his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has launched a fresh legal battle to stop him from performing songs released under the group’s name.

Peter, popularly known as Mr. P, made the allegation in a video shared on his official social media page while responding to Jude’s recent claims about the ownership of P-Square and the group’s business affairs.

According to Peter, the latest legal action has nothing to do with the ongoing Northside Music case involving government authorities. He insisted that he only appears as a witness in that matter.

Instead, Peter claimed Jude served him with a separate legal notice, which recently brought them before a court.

Jude served me a letter. We just had the hearing recently. During the hearing, the first thing they wanted to do was stop me from performing Psquare songs.

The singer further alleged that Jude made the court request with the support of his twin brother, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, adding another layer to the already strained relationship between the three brothers.

But the dispute did not stop at performance rights.

Peter also challenged Jude’s claim that he brought P-Square to Lagos in 2005, arguing that the group had already released its first album and established itself years earlier.

Psquare’s first album came out in 2003. We have been singing for four to five years before that and even signed our first management contract. Where were you then?

Peter went further, claiming he played a major role in financing their early days in Lagos and still has receipts to support his account.

The latest accusations deepen a family dispute that has stretched beyond music into questions over ownership, royalties and control of the P-Square brand.

Jude had yet to publicly respond to Peter’s latest allegation about the attempt to stop him from performing P-Square songs at the time of the report.

Falz says his rise to fame made it increasingly difficult to continue practising law, prompting him to focus fully on his entertainment career.

Speaking on the Behind The Story podcast, the rapper and actor explained that he successfully balanced music and law for a period after qualifying as a lawyer in 2012.

However, his growing popularity eventually changed everything.

According to Falz, one appearance in court showed him how much his public profile had grown.

There was a day in court when I announced my appearance, and the judge asked, ‘Are you not the one doing something on the side?’

The entertainer said colleagues already knew him because of his father, Femi Falana, while many others had begun recognising him as a musician.

As more people associated him with entertainment, Falz feared clients would question whether he had enough time to dedicate to their legal matters.

Rather than struggle to balance two demanding careers, he chose music and acting, a decision that has helped him become one of Nigeria’s most successful entertainers.

Socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has sparked debate after suggesting that women whose partners deny them financial support despite preventing them from working should not feel guilty about seeking help from another man.

Speaking during a TikTok Live session, Zari argued that such situations leave many women financially trapped, describing the decision to look elsewhere for support as “self-defence” rather than infidelity.

“If you have a chance and there’s someone out there willing to invest in you and take your stress away, please cheat,” she said.

She was quick to acknowledge that her remarks would attract criticism, joking that anyone who chose to follow her advice would do so at their own risk.

“I know people will say I’m encouraging women to cheat, but if you decide to do it, don’t come back blaming me. I’ll be at home enjoying my marriage,” she added.

According to Zari, the problem lies with men who discourage their partners from earning an income but fail to meet their financial responsibilities.

She questioned how women in such relationships are expected to cater for basic needs, including personal care, when they have no source of income of their own.

Zari also accused some men of using money as a means of control, saying they closely monitor every shilling they give their partners while still expecting them to maintain a certain standard of living.

In her view, that imbalance often pushes women to seek emotional and financial security elsewhere.

The socialite further claimed that many men already maintain multiple relationships, making it easier for them to move on from relationship problems. She argued that women should also have someone they can turn to when their partners fail to provide support.

Her strongest remarks came as she defended her position.

“Cheating on a man who doesn’t provide for you or take care of you isn’t infidelity,” she said. “It’s self-defence.”

Her comments have since ignited discussion on social media, with some agreeing that financial neglect can leave women vulnerable, while others criticized her for appearing to justify infidelity.

Don’t want to miss out on any story? For updates on all Sqoop stories, follow this link on Telegram: https://t.me/Sqoop

Shawa says he has done the work and is ready for his long-awaited boxing showdown with Chicken Chicken at Supremacy Lounge on Thursday, August 6.

Ahead of the fight, the comedian said he intends to teach his rival a lesson, claiming Chicken Chicken’s behaviour reflects poor upbringing.

Chicken Chicken was not raised well by his parents, so tomorrow I am ready to discipline him until he becomes a better person.

Shawa also said the fight should end with Chicken Chicken apologising for insulting his parents and mocking people living with disabilities.

He added that Chicken Chicken should apologise both inside the ring and again at City Square because, in his view, his remarks went too far.

Shawa says he is confident he will emerge victorious when the two finally settle their rivalry in the ring.

Kampala- The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called on Local Government leaders to take a firm stand against corruption, warning that collusion among public officials is undermining service delivery and delaying Uganda’s transformation.

Speaking at a meeting of Local Government leaders on the implementation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive to expose and eliminate corruption held at Imperial Royale Hotel, Minister Babalanda said corruption “is the theft of opportunities from our children, medicines from our patients, classrooms from our learners, roads from our farmers, and ultimately the theft of hope from our people.”

“Every shilling diverted through corruption denies a Ugandan family access to better healthcare, quality education, clean water, better roads and improved livelihoods. That is why the President has directed all government institutions to intensify the fight against corruption without fear or favour,” she said.

The Minister singled out collusion as one of the greatest enablers of corruption in Local Governments. She cited a disturbing trend of reported collusion between some Chief Administrative Officers and Resident District Commissioners, which she said has led to false certification of incomplete projects, payments for non-existent works, concealment of shoddy construction, and manipulation of monitoring reports.

“When these two offices work together honestly, government succeeds, but when they collude, corruption flourishes,” Hon. Babalanda stated.

“As a result, classrooms develop cracks before learners occupy them, health centres remain unfinished despite full payment, roads disappear after the first rains, and markets remain incomplete even after contractors have been fully paid.”

She directed RDCs, DISOs and GISOs to submit truthful, objective and evidence-based reports to the Presidency.

The Minister expressed concern over corruption in the education and health sectors. In education, she cited inflated enrolment figures and ghost learners under UPE and USE, and the practice where teachers abandon duty stations and hire unqualified replacements while illegally sharing salaries.

“I therefore call upon all GISOs and DISOs, together with RDCs to execute their duties with integrity and professionalism. The children of Uganda deserve honesty. Taxpayers deserve accountability,” she said.

In health, Minister Babalanda condemned health workers who divert government medicines for private gain or hoard drugs in public facilities only to refer patients to private clinics.“Every government medicine belongs to the people of Uganda and must never become merchandise for personal enrichment. Those involved in these practices should desist immediately because government investigations are intensifying,” she warned.

The Minister also cautioned District Service Commissions against turning public employment into a “commercial enterprise.”
“Government jobs are not for sale. Recruitment must never be influenced by bribery, nepotism, favouritism, sexual exploitation or any other illegal consideration. Whenever jobs are sold, competence is sacrificed,” she said.

She added that incompetence breeds more corruption, creating a vicious cycle that must be broken.

Hon. Babalanda commended the Ministry of Local Government and the RDC institution for inspection exercises that have exposed weaknesses. She urged all leaders to play their role: District Chairpersons to provide integrity-based political leadership, Speakers to strengthen oversight, CAOs to enforce financial discipline, and security officers to investigate without compromise.

“The fight against corruption is no longer the responsibility of one institution. It requires collaboration among political leaders, accounting officers, security agencies, technical officers, oversight institutions and citizens,” she said.

She also commended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces, for reinforcing the President’s determination to eliminate corruption.Concluding, the Minister said:

“Corruption is not merely a governance challenge. It is an economic enemy. It slows investment, discourages innovation, and delays national transformation. Our collective responsibility is clear: We must expose corruption; We must prevent corruption; We must finish corruption.”

The meeting was attended by Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, District Chairpersons, Mayors, CAOs, RDCs, DISOs, GISOs and other Local Government leaders.

Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at Submit an Article

KAMPALA — Veteran journalist Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi is set to make his return as host of NBS Television’s flagship political talk show, The Frontline, replacing interim anchor Simon Kaggwa Njala.
Njala confirmed the transition in a social media statement on Wednesday evening, announcing that his stint “holding the fort” will officially end this Thursday.

“Give my poised brother @c_mwanguhya his flowers as he returns to the most coveted show in the land, #NBSFrontline. My long tenure of holding forte stops this Thursday. Thanks @KKariisa and the entire @nextmediaug family for the opportunity. Be assured of my support,” Njala wrote, alongside a promotional poster featuring Mwanguhya.

The Frontline, which airs every Thursday at 10:00 PM, remains one of Uganda’s most influential current affairs and political debate platforms.

Mwanguhya originally took over the show in September 2021 following the departure of Joseph Sabiti. He temporarily stepped aside to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2026 general elections, prompting Njala—a staple host on NBS’s Morning Breeze—to take over moderating duties.

While NBS Television and Next Media Services have yet to issue a formal press release, the promotional material and Njala’s farewell confirm Mwanguhya’s immediate return to the presenter’s chair starting this Thursday.

Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at Submit an Article