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This week in the entertainment industry features thrilling news; here’s what you might have missed.

• November 16, 2025
Olubi, Don Jazzy and his new artiste
Olubi, Don Jazzy and his new artiste

This week’s entertainment scene features a selection of news and the must-know updates from across the industry. Here is what you might have missed.

Paystack’s Ezra Olubi deactivates Twitter after explicit old tweets resurface

Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi faced widespread criticism after old tweets resurfaced containing inappropriate comments related to minors, bestiality and workplace behaviour.

The tweets, posted between 2009 and 2012, prompted the payment company to suspend him pending an investigation.

Olubi, who is known for his unconventional fashion style, later deactivated his X account. The controversy has reignited conversations about the consequences of past online behaviour on public figures.

Cardi B welcomes new baby with Stefon Diggs

Rapper Cardi B announced the arrival of a new baby with NFL star Stefon Diggs, unveiling the news in a video of herself vibing to her track “Hello.”

In her caption, she reflected on navigating different “chapters and seasons” of her life, calling this new phase a moment of healing, growth and renewed self-love.

Cardi B said starting over has not been easy but has been worth it, describing the birth of her child as one more reason to become the best version of herself.

She added that she is preparing for her upcoming tour and promised fans “the performance of a lifetime” as she steps confidently into what she calls her “Me vs Me” era.


Don Jazzy unveils new Mavin Records signee CupidSZN

Music mogul Don Jazzy introduced 21-year-old singer CupidSZN as the newest addition to Mavin Records, sharing the news in an Instagram post that traced the artiste’s journey.

According to him, CupidSZN’s father first sent a message four years ago encouraging Don Jazzy to listen to his son, then 17, but the message went unnoticed. Two years later, the determined youngster crossed paths with Mavin again and later excelled at the Mavin Academy.

Born Stevenson Njoku Anyinachiso in Port Harcourt, CupidSZN discovered music after stumbling on a Juice WRLD video.

Initially drawn to trap, he switched to Afrobeats on his father’s advice to win over home audiences first.

In barely a year, he released music that amassed over 10 million streams and has now debuted his first EP, MYTH ERA, under the Mavin imprint.

Burna Boy pauses Colorado concert over sleeping couple

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy halted his performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado after noticing a man and his girlfriend asleep in the front row.

The artiste, who disclosed he was performing while ill and on medication, refused to continue the show until the couple left.

A concertgoer later explained that Burna Boy repeatedly asked for water between songs and appeared frustrated that some fans were disengaged despite his efforts to push through his illness.

Fans had mixed reactions to the incident. While some justified the singer’s action, others criticised it as too harsh.

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