Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has firmly rejected comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, stating, “I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7.” His comments came as part of a broader discussion on Instagram about staying true to oneself and promoting authenticity as the year draws to a close.

In his post, the self-proclaimed “African Giant” emphasized that his focus is on “positivity, peace, and prosperity,” but also delivered a bold message with the declaration, “Honestly, I’d rather kill you than die for you.”

Burna Boy took the opportunity to address what he perceives as a culture of dishonesty in society. He called out individuals he believes have been dishonest about their wealth and status, saying, “If you ever lied about buying Sujimoto’s house in Banana Island when you only rented it, do better in 2025. If you ever lied about Elele’s house being yours, do better in 2025.”

He continued, urging others to be more transparent: “If you have an aftermarket ‘rainbow Daytona,’ please stop telling people it’s real. Do better in 2025.” The artist didn’t hold back, pushing for a culture of honesty in the year ahead, stating, “It should be a criminal offence to tell as many lies as certain men. The list can go on and on.”

Burna Boy also hinted at a potential appearance on popular Nigerian TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s show, writing, “Ebuka still dey do all those interviews? I no like interview at all, but I go like run 1.”

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stated that it is not investigating claims by online personality Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), regarding the alleged theft of N180 million from his non-governmental organization (NGO).

On Friday, reports emerged that VDM had alleged N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account following a hacking incident.

In October, Otse launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, quickly raising over N35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, he announced receiving a N100 million contribution from renowned music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, also known as Don Jazzy.

Following the alleged breach, Otse explained that he had to suspend the NGO’s app for maintenance to prevent further hacking attempts. He assured supporters that updates would be provided on the matter.

VDM claimed in a video that he had reported the incident to the police and was traveling to Jos, where one of the alleged hackers had been identified.

However, FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh clarified that the command is not involved in the investigation. She stated, “The FCT Police Command has no information regarding any missing funds involving VDM, nor is there any ongoing investigation into the matter. The individual concerned should be contacted directly for details on where the case was reported, as we have no record of such a case with our command.”

Olivia Hussey, renowned for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 Romeo and Juliet, passed away on Friday at the age of 73, her family announced. Hussey, who won a Golden Globe for her role at just 15, was celebrated for her warmth and kindness, according to a statement from her family.

Born in Buenos Aires, she moved to London at age seven and trained at the Italia Conti drama school. Hussey went on to star in other notable films, including Black Christmas (1974) and Death on the Nile(1978).

In 2023, she and co-star Leonard Whiting sued the studio over a controversial nude scene in Romeo and Juliet, alleging child abuse. The lawsuit was dismissed, though Hussey maintained in earlier interviews that the scene had been filmed tastefully.

Hussey is survived by her husband, David Eisley, their three children, and a grandchild.

American singer Jason Derulo has revealed that his car washing business is more lucrative than his music career.

The chart-topping artist, known for multiple platinum hits, made this surprising revelation in a recent interview with Hits Radio. Derulo admitted he never anticipated the venture would become a transformative success.

“It’s true that I make more money from my car washing business than my music. It’s pretty crazy,” Derulo shared. “When I got into it, I thought it would be good, but I didn’t think it was going to be life-changing.”

What makes his car wash stand out? Derulo explained that the business operates on an entirely different level. “You know what’s crazy? I’ve never even advertised my car washing business. It’s a super car wash. It’s not like the ones you’re probably used to. It’s all glass, so when your car is being washed, everyone can see the action. It’s like a show.”

The unexpected success of his car wash proves that sometimes even the simplest ideas can lead to extraordinary results.