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Family Planning: C-KLEM unveiled as ambassador for NURHI.
AN upcoming artiste, Mr. Clement Uzoka popularly known as C-KLEM
has been announced as the advocate of the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI).
This was announced by NURHI, Oyo State Field Office at a ceremony held in Ibadan, the state capital on Monday.
Unveiling the artiste after he was adjudged as the winner in the keenly contested musical competition by panel of judges in Ibadan, NURHI State Team Leader, Mrs. Stella Akinso pointed out that the initiative was to empower young people who have talents which will also translate into campaign for family planning.
The winner, Clement defeated four other artistes among who were Ayobami Olaoluwa (first runner up) and Abel who took (3rd position) and two others who took forth and fifth positions.
“We are actually empowering young people because what has happened today you can see the talents, it is amazing, they came up with different flavour of the song.
“We are hoping that as we put this song in adverts, we are going to do jingles, we are still going to take them to the studio, we will get a consultant to fine tune what they have done here today so that people can listen to it and then imbibe the message of family planning”, Akinso reiterated.
She said the winner will be rewarded with cash and become the state ambassador of NURHI.
She added, ” the winner will take N200,000 cash which we give here, the second person N150,000 cash and the third person takes N100,000 cash and we give consultation prizes to forth and fifth.
“Definitely the winner will be our ambassador, he will be NURHI ambassador so his pictures will be everywhere.
“Sometimes ago, we did family planning song which was done by Tiwa Savage and P Square and we now find out that there is a need for local flavour because some of the things they said there they are a little bit for more of people in the city, it will be good for Lagos or Abuja, what we are saying is that a repeat to meet the needs of the people where we work particularly in Ibadan here so we now advertise, we put it on the social media for people to come and compete, we selected five out of so many, so we are here today to listen and for the people to vote.
Akinso while speaking on the success recorded declared, “absolutely yes, you recalled that in 2010 when we came in here Oyo State, CPR was 18 percent, in 2013, it was about 25 percent, right now it is about 36 percent in Oyo State. So now people are getting the knowledge and they are imbibing family planning. There is high intake.
In his reaction, Clement said he was happy to be part of the success story of NURHI in the state as he promised to put more efforts to use his music to promote family planning in the state.
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, better known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi, have welcomed a set of twin babies.
The singer announced the good news via his Snapchat story on Wednesday.
“Asked God for another child and He blessed me double,” Simi wrote.
Although the gender of the babies has not been disclosed, the announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, colleagues and well-wishers across the entertainment industry.
The development comes months after Simi had hinted at her pregnancy. In December, she shared a video on Instagram, captioned, “From my baby, for my babies,” with the clip showing her baby bump.
The arrival of the twins also comes weeks after Simi featured in a snippet from Adekunle Gold’s recently released music video titled My Love Is the Same.
Adekunle Gold and Simi got married in 2019 after years of friendship and musical collaboration. Both artistes were formerly signed to X3M Music early in their careers and have since remained one of Nigeria’s most celebrated celebrity couples.
The couple welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.
Renowned Tungba gospel musician, Dr Yinka Ayefele, has released a new studio album titled Reflections, adding another chapter to his long-standing influence in Nigeria’s gospel music scene.
The album, which was released on Monday, December 22, 2025, blends introspection with praise, as Ayefele reflects on life, faith and gratitude to God, drawing from personal experiences marked by trials, near-tragedies and triumphs.
Announcing the release in a statement, the Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Fresh Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, Samson Akindele, said the album captures the musician’s deep reflections on life and his renewed commitment to thanksgiving and praise through music.
Musically, Reflections is rooted in Ayefele’s signature Tungba style, featuring energetic drum percussions, rich string arrangements and call-and-response patterns, supported by harmonious backup vocals from the Merry Makers Band.
The album also incorporates diverse elements, including Tungba hymnals and an Arabic praise chant rendered by a budding female talent, Harike Jesu, who additionally delivers a danceable Fuji-inspired track.
According to details of the project, the opening track focuses on Ayefele’s life journey and lessons drawn from past experiences, while subsequent tracks express appreciation to fans and sustain a flow of upbeat, dance-friendly rhythms.
Reflections is available on major digital streaming and download platforms, including Spotify, Boomplay, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Audiomack, YouTube Music, Deezer and Tidal.
The compact disc version is expected to be released in the coming days under the Yinka Ayefele Music label.
Jamaican reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff, is dead. He died on Monday at the age of 81.
His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced the singer’s passing in a statement posted on his official Instagram page.
Chambers said Cliff “crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” describing the loss as “profoundly saddening.”
She wrote, “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists, and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career.”
Cliff, revered as one of reggae’s defining figures and widely regarded as the genre’s most influential artiste after the late Bob Marley, enjoyed a stellar career that spanned more than four decades.
A multi-instrumentalist known for classics such as You Can Get It If You Really Want and The Harder They Come, Cliff blended reggae with folk, soul, ska and rock. His music frequently tackled themes of politics, poverty, injustice and social resistance.
He shot to global prominence following the release of the 1972 film The Harder They Come, in which he starred. The movie, partly inspired by his tough upbringing, played a pivotal role in pushing Jamaican reggae onto the world stage.
Reacting to his death, Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, described Cliff as “a true cultural giant whose music carried the heart of our nation to the world.”
“His music lifted people through hard times, inspired generations, and helped to shape the global respect that Jamaican culture enjoys today,” Holness said.
“Walk good, Jimmy Cliff. Your legacy lives on in every corner of our island and in the hearts of the Jamaican people,” he added.
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