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FG to Offer Technical and Logistics Support for ‘Naija Design Hub’ Reality Show

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The federal government has reiterated its resolve to support first of its kind, ‘Naija Design Hub’ Reality TV Show by providing logistics for the organization of the event in different parts of the country.

This was contained in a letter to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cipriani Limited, Mr Segun Maku, organiser of the show.

The federal ministry of works through the director for FG workshop, Engr Christian Onyinbo assured the organiser of making the Workshops in Ijora, Lagos and Kuje, Abuja available for Cipriani.

In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP Sunday, Onyinbo said “I am directed to inform you that we have gotten approval for Cipriani Limited to use ijora workshop Lagos for the training of government officials and participants interested in the 3D house printing technology, while we are working on Kuje Zonal workshop approval and your other partnership requests.

“We understand that the work will largely be around converting traditional building to 3D printable buildings,so it will focus on the required changes and how to overcome them.” He said.

The ‘Naija Design Hub’ Reality TV Show brings together the most talented and visionary designers from across the country. With an intense competition format, this show is all about pushing creative boundaries, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary works of art, and redefining the way we perceive architecture and design.

The show is a groundbreaking building design reality TV competition that brings together the brightest design talents from across the nation.

The show is designed to challenge contestants to think outside the box and redefine the limits of architectural innovation. With world-class judges and stunning transformations, the show is set to revolutionize the way we experience architecture and design on television.

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It is organized by Cipriani Limited, a leading real estate and entertainment outfit committed to delivering cutting-edge ideas that inspire innovation.

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Concerns grow over 2baba’s new song, public conduct

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Pop star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, is at the centre of intense public scrutiny following his performance at a recent concert.

Rendering a song which he titled, ‘Toto Mechanic’, the ‘African Queen’ crooner sang, “Baby, no panic eh/I be toto mechanic eh/no panic eh/I be toto mechanic eh/I just wan dey make your puna flenjo/I want to make your puna flenjo/When I finish with you/I go be your vibrator vendor/Gentleness/Ruggedness/Anyhow that you want it/Girl, I got it/Come and take it/Don’t be shy..”

“Toto” is a slang that is often used to mean “vagina”.

However, the performance was greeted with mixed reactions, with many people stating that the singer seemed to be in a downward spiral.

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A TikTok user, Sharon Wasem, wrote, “We never loved him because he was singing this rubbish; we did because he always made sense, and always respected himself, but what is this, pls?

“2baba, learn from your big brother, the legendary Bongos Ikwe. When his name is mentioned, the youth go on bended knees. How do you rubbish all that you worked so hard for? Where’s the sense pls.”

Another fan, Ifeoma, wrote, “I’ve been following 2baba for years. This new song doesn’t feel like him. It’s disjointed, like he’s going through something and just threw it out there.”

Echoing Ifeoma’s thoughts, yet another fan, Michael, stated that the lyrics of the song appear erratic and incoherent, “lacking the depth and poetic resonance that once defined his music”. He added that it seemed to be more a rushed attempt to stay relevant amid personal turmoil, rather than a true artistic expression.

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In a similar vein, a concertgoer alleged that at a recent event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, “the singer appeared late on stage, looking tired, unkempt, and at times visibly disoriented”.

“He was slurring his words and forgot the lyrics to ‘African Queen’. It was painful to watch,” he alleged.

In January 2025, 2baba had announced that he had separated from his estranged wife, Annie Idibia (nee Macaulay). Soon after, he informed the public that he was now engaged to a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Natasha Osawaru.

Since he announced their engagement, the couple has been seen together shopping, partying and visiting different places, including the Edo Assembly.

This led many of the singer’s fans, including controversial social media personality— Very Dark Man— to state that he was losing his star power. According to VDM, by being in places where he ordinarily shouldn’t be, many people had started to look down on him.

Indeed, the once-beloved crooner, who has long been admired for his soulful lyrics and calm persona, has given many of his fans growing cause for concern.

A Facebook fan, Isaac Alare, was also of the opinion that since his separation from Annie, the singer usually looked dishevelled and withdrawn.

Meanwhile, the singer’s mum had also made a video calling on Natasha to “release” her son. She said, “I’m calling on all mothers in Nigeria to help me beg Natasha to free my son. My son is going through a divorce process, and he is clearly not in his right senses now. I know my son, and this is not him. Please Natasha, the bead you put on his hand and neck, remove them.”

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However, making a joke in apparent reference to his mum’s pleas, the singer recently stated that he was trying to make enough money to pay his “kidnappers”, so he could be released to go home.

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Davido Reveals Date for White Wedding with Chioma

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Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has officially disclosed the date for his White Wedding with his spouse, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke.

This announcement comes ten months following their glamorous traditional wedding, which took place in Lagos.

ELANZANEWS recalls that their opulent traditional ceremony was celebrated with great fanfare in June 2024 at Eko Hotels, Lagos.

In a recent interview with Breakfast Club, Davido shared that the eagerly awaited White Wedding is scheduled for August 2025.

“I’m hosting my White Wedding in Miami this August,” he revealed.

“Our traditional marriage made headlines across Nigeria because our relationship has been highly publicized, and we’ve faced many challenges, including the loss of our child,” Davido added.

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Nollywood actress decries new criteria of landing roles in films

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Nollywood Actress Jemima Osunde has condemned the act of pressurising actors to become an active social media content creators as a criteria for landing roles in films.

Osunde, who took to her social media platforms in a video clip to voice her frustration over the industry’s shift, said their aim of forcing actors to become online content creators was to promote their work.

According to her, acting should be based on talent and performance, but not forcing someone to be a social media online content creators.

The actress noted that Hollywood star Keanu Reeves had continued to thrive in the industry based solely on his craft, in spite of his minimal social media presence.

“Now they are forcing actors to be social media content creators. It is now like, ‘You see that dance? You must dance on the internet.’ Why?.

“It is like they are forcing everyone; so if you are not an actor with a social media presence, you are not going to be cast because you need to sell the film.

“That should not be my job! Like, how many times do you see Keanu Reeves when he is not on your screen as an actor?,” she wrote.

Osunde is a Nigerian actress, model, and presenter, who gained exposure after playing Leila in the television series ‘Shuga’.

She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in ‘ The Delivery Boy’ (2018).

The actress recently debunked the rumour of undergoing a BBL surgery, where she clearly stated her personality and advocacy for natural beauty.

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She also used the opportunity to question the validity of the user’s statement, subtly pushing back against the narrative that she had altered her body surgically.(NAN)

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