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UI medical student, Rebecca Ogunnaike, crowned first Miss Ibadan
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A third-year medical student at the University of Ibadan (UI), and dedicated student leader, Miss Rebecca Oreoluwa Ogunnaike has emerged as the winner of “Miss Ibadan 2023” at the first edition of Miss Ibadan Beauty Pageants and Awards.
The event, sponsored by the Aderonke Omo Dairo Foundation, was held on Sunday at Tafo Arena Event Centre, Ijokodo Area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
According to the organisers, the Miss Ibadan Beauty Pageant project is targeted at promoting as well as showcasing the Ibadan culture, tourism, and lifestyle to the international community.
Alongside her academic pursuits, Ogunnaike, a freelance writer, and a talented vocalist, has actively contributed to several communities as a serial volunteer, notably with Cardio Health, an NGO focused on cardiovascular health advocacy and outreach.
Presently, Ogunnaike is serving as the Deputy Congress Chancellor of the University of Ibadan Medical Students’ Association and aspires to make a lasting impact within Ibadan, even as she aims to eventually lead the World Health Organisation.
In a chat with Mega Icon Magazine shortly after the event, Miss Rebecca Ogunnaike lauded Dr. Aderonke Dairo for impacting the Ibadan community positively.
“You saw a need to raise a platform for the uplifting of young ladies in the city of Ibadan, and you met that need. I wish to express my deepest gratitude for organising the “Miss Ibadan Pageant 2023”. As the first winner of this prestigious competition, I am truly honoured and humbled to have had the opportunity to participate in such an incredible history-altering event.
“Your commitment to showcasing the beauty, intelligence, and talent of young women in Ibadan is commendable. From the lavish stage setup to the flawless execution of the entire competition, every detail was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. The experience was nothing short of extraordinary”, she submitted.
While commending the other 26 contestants, Ogunnaike said,
“My win is our win. We just made history in Oyo State”.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of One Million Naira (N1,000,000) cash gift to the winner, alongside a diamond crown worth Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N650,000) among other mouth-watering gifts
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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.
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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.
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Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff, Dies At 81
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November 24, 2025By
adminJamaican 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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