Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has expressed shock over a viral video of a young lady who reportedly blamed her mother for marrying a man who was not financially successful.

Rudeboy's reaction

Reacting to the video on his Instagram story, Rudeboy could hardly believe what he was hearing. "Imagine a daughter blaming her own mother for marrying down, as in marrying a broke man! As in her father! Her own papa!" he wrote.

It is easy to see why the statement caught his attention. Imagine growing up, looking at your parents, and deciding your mother made a terrible mistake simply because your father was not rich.

Social media reacts

The young lady's remarks have stirred plenty of reactions, with many Nigerians asking how someone could speak so openly about her own father's financial situation.

Some believe her comments reflect a growing obsession with money and luxury among young people. Others argue that children who grow up in financial hardship may develop resentment towards their parents, especially when they see other families living more comfortably.

Some social media users have even joked that they will save the video and wait to see the kind of wealthy man she eventually marries. Since she believes her mother chose poorly, they say, the public will be interested to see whether she makes a better choice when her own time comes.

One thing about social media is that people rarely forget statements like this. Years from now, someone may dig up the same video and remind her of what she said about her parents.

The other side

Nobody chooses the circumstances they are born into, and wanting a better life is perfectly understandable. But does that justify publicly blaming a parent for not marrying someone wealthy?

Marriage itself is unpredictable. A man can be comfortable today and lose everything tomorrow, while another can start with almost nothing and become successful years later.

That is why Rudeboy's reaction has become part of a much bigger conversation about money, marriage, parental sacrifice and the expectations children place on their parents.

Over to you

Is the young lady wrong for blaming her mother, or is she simply expressing the frustration of growing up in a financially struggling home?

Street-pop singer Seyi Vibez has given his father a new house, his second, and shared the moment with fans.

What happened

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the singer congratulated his father on the property, writing that he celebrated him and adding a word of thanks to God. He also shared a video of the house.

Background

Seyi Vibez, real name Oluwaseyi Balogun, rose to fame in recent years with a run of popular songs and albums and has become one of the leading voices in Nigeria's street-pop scene. He often speaks about his family and his humble beginnings in Lagos. Gifting parents houses and cars has become a popular way for Nigerian stars to show gratitude.

How fans reacted

Fans flooded the post with congratulations, praising the singer for taking care of his father and praying for more success. Many said it was a good example for young people who make money early.

Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has given his account of how his friendship with Davido broke down.

What he said

In a video released on Thursday, 5 November 2026, VDM said the same issue that brought them together eventually tore them apart: the campaign for justice for the late singer Mohbad. He recalled that he became heavily involved in demanding answers after Mohbad's death in September 2023, when questions about the circumstances of the death and the singer's earlier complaints about his former record label drew huge public attention. VDM said Davido followed him on social media in early 2024, which excited him, and that they became friends, with VDM supporting and promoting some of the singer's music. He said their relationship later changed, with the Mohbad matter at the heart of the fallout.

The current feud

The explanation comes amid an escalating public feud. This week VDM dared Davido's camp to show proof that the singer ever helped him financially, warned Zlatan Ibile after Davido was filmed singing along to Zlatan's song 'Inferno', and released a preview of his own diss track aimed at Davido. Several celebrities, including Oyemykke and Roskey, have weighed in.

Background

Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died in Lagos in September 2023 at the age of 27. His death led to protests and a police investigation, and a coroner's inquest was held into the circumstances.

How people reacted

Fans were divided, with some saying VDM's account explained the bitterness, and others urging both men to end the public quarrel.

The Anambra State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has set an ambitious target for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 election.

The target

At the inauguration of the state campaign council for the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket in Awka on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, state party chairman Ikem Uzoezie reportedly said the party aims to win 98 per cent of the votes cast in Anambra, about 1.5 million votes. That would be well above the roughly 600,000 votes Obi received in the state in 2023, when he ran on the Labour Party platform.

Campaign team

Former federal lawmaker Ifeanyi Ibezi was named state campaign coordinator. He promised a major homecoming rally for Obi in the coming weeks.

Background

Obi governed Anambra from 2006 to 2014 and remains popular in the state, which he won by a wide margin in 2023. Anambra's current governor, Charles Soludo of APGA, has said he backs President Bola Tinubu, while describing Obi as a close family friend. The APC is also campaigning hard in the South East, where several governors have declared support for the President. The presidential election is scheduled for 16 January 2027.

How people reacted

Obi's supporters welcomed the target as a sign of confidence, while rivals said the figure was unrealistic and that voters would decide.