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Appeal Court Upholds Daddy Freeze’s ₦5 Million Adultery Fine

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The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a ₦5 million fine imposed on the well-known Nigerian On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, for committing adultery.

On February 18, 2021, the High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, ordered Daddy Freeze to pay ₦5 million for committing adultery with Benedicta Elechi. This payment was ordered to be made to Paul Odekina, who was married to Elechi at the time of the affair.

The court’s judgment stated, “The sum of ₦5,000,000 is awarded against Ifedayo Olarinde (the 2nd Cross Respondent to the Cross Petition) as damages for depriving the Cross Petitioner of the amiable consort of his wife (Petitioner/1st Cross Respondent) and for injury suffered as a result of his adultery with the Petitioner/Cross Respondent.

Additionally, the court dissolved the marriage between Paul and Benedicta due to her adulterous relationship with Daddy Freeze.

Unsatisfied with the High Court’s judgment, Daddy Freeze appealed to the appellate court for redress. His main arguments on appeal were that Odekina had not attempted to serve him personally before applying for substituted service, violating Order 7 Rule 2 of the Rules of the Trial Court.

He also argued that the purported service by substituted means, i.e., by courier, was ineffective, as evidenced by the affidavit of service, and that non-service violated the principles of natural justice.

In the Certified True Copy of the judgment dated June 26, 2024, and obtained by our correspondent on Friday, the three-man panel of Justices Abubakar Talba, Danlami Senchi, and Hannatu Balogun dismissed Daddy Freeze’s appeal for lack of merit.

The court ruled that if the appellant wanted to overturn the trial court’s judgment due to non-service, he should have filed a counter-affidavit against the affidavit of service and then sought to set aside the trial court’s judgment.

The judgment read in part: “Affidavit evidence can only be countered by a Counter Affidavit. As such, I found the procedure adopted by the Appellant alien to our jurisprudence.”

It continued, “Where the Appellant wants the judgment of the trial court to be set aside for non-service, he ought to have approached the trial court by filing a Counter affidavit against the affidavit of service he seeks to set aside and consequently set aside the judgment of the trial court. Thus, as it is in the instant appeal, there is nothing filed by the Appellant to counter the affidavit of service of the Process Server filed in.

Hence, therefore, I resolved the sole issue for determination against the Appellant and in favour of the Respondents. The appeal, therefore, lacks merit and is hereby dismissed.

“Accordingly, the judgment of the Rivers State High Court in Suit No. PHC/403MC/2012 delivered on the 18th February 2021 by J. Akpughunum is hereby affirmed. I make no order as to costs.”

According to the CTC of the judgment, Ola Faro and Ikobah Hilton represented the appellant, while N.A. Naenwi and Wilcox Abereton (SAN) represented the first and second respondents, respectively.

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Video: My Relationship With Don Jazzy – Korede Bello Opens Up

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Popular Nigerian musician, Korede Bello has opened up on his relationship with his former record label boss, Don Jazzy.

The singer stated that he still has a strong relationship with the Mavin Record label Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

He disclosed this during a recent interview on TVC’s “Your View Pidgin.”

When the ‘Godwin’ crooner was asked about his relationship with Don Jazzy after leaving Mavin Records and pursuing a solo career, he responded, “When you go into a relationship, it’s best to go into that relationship with a person who would never be nasty on bad days. The quality of people you go into relationships with matters. I’m not a troublesome person, neither is Don Jazzy, so when our contractual agreement ended, we still had our relationship intact.”

Bello emphasized the importance of balance and understanding one’s journey, stating that although he is no longer officially with Don Jazzy, they will always be family.

While on the show, the singer received numerous compliments from fans across the country, who praised his new album, “KoreDay.”

Many viewers expressed how they resonate with every song on the album and how much they loved it.

When asked if he plans to diversify and pursue projects outside of music, Bello shared that he currently has a perfume line, creating niche fragrances for everyone.

He also disclosed that he plans on entering the wellness space and helping people achieve physical and mental wellness through affordable products.

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Afrobeats Artistes Now On Same Level With Drake – Davido

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Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has asserted that Afrobeats singers are now on the same level as international music giants like Drake.

World wide gist reports that Davido made this known while speaking at a panel discussion with the United States Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement and Leaders in Nigeria’s Creative Industries.

Davido emphasised that Afrobeats artistes are now selling out shows and generating enormous revenue, comparable to their pop and hip-hop counterparts.

He said: “Afrobeats artists are now selling the same tickets as Drake. One song as an Afrobeats artiste can change your generation.”

According to the ‘Unavailable’ crooner, the earnings from an Afrobeats single can translate to generational wealth, highlighting the significant impact of the genre’s global surge in popularity.

Davido encouraged young artistes to focus on collaborating with their peers rather than chasing international features.

He said, “When you collaborate with your friends, they put their all.”

‘I Don’t Want To Hear Anything From You’

Meanwhile, veteran fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, better known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has ordered Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, to end his ongoing fight with Davido.

Naija News recalls that Dammy Krane had last year taken to social media to call out Davido over alleged debt.

Also, Dammy Krane in a social media post last week accused Davido of having a hand in the death of his late friend, Tagbo, who died on his birthday in 2017.

However, Kwam1, during a live performance in the USA, stepped into the ongoing feud and called for peace between the duo.

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‘I’m Older Than Rema But He Gives Me Advice My Parents Didn’t Give Me’ – Odumodublvck

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Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has expressed his admiration for his colleague, Rema.

World wide gist reports that Odumodublvck, in a post via his X handle, revealed that despite being six years older than Rema, he always likes to listen attentively whenever the singer speaks.

According to the singer, Rema gives him advice that nobody has ever given to him, including his parents.

The rapper said Rema proved to him that attaining legendary status is not by age.

He wrote: “I senior Rema with six years but when him dey talk I dey pay full attention. E get many thing wey him tell me wey I never hear anybody tell me. Not even my father and mother.

“And trust me, I don hear many advice. I repeat OG no be by age.”

Wizkid Reacts To Odumodublvck’s Comment On Tems, Arya Starr

Meanwhile, Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has agreed to claims that his female colleagues, Tems and Ayra Starr, are bigger than him in the music industry.

World wide gist reported that controversial rapper, Odumodublvck, said that his female colleagues, Tems and Ayra Starr, have achieved more in the Nigerian music industry than Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Afrobeats megastars, Wizkid and Burna Boy.

The singer opined that being a successful female artiste is the hardest job in the world

He shared his thoughts during a recent episode of the ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast hosted by Madame Joyce.

Odumodublvck insisted that most producers, promoters and artists want to have sex with female musicians before helping them out.

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