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  Chidinma Opens Up About Her Journey From Secular Music to Gospel Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile has shared how her plans to settle abroad eventually led her back to Nigeria and helped shape her decision to pursue gospel music. The singer reportedly made the revelation at an event organised by her record label, EeZee Conceptz. She explained that she had travelled abroad intending to remain there permanently and had begun processing the necessary documents because she did not want to return to Nigeria. However, things did not go according to plan. How She Found Her Way Back According to reports, the head of EeZee Conceptz continued reaching out to Chidinma while she was abroad. His encouragement played a role in her decision to return to Nigeria. After coming back, she approached the music executive about signing a gospel music contract because she wanted to focus more on her relationship with God. The reported terms of the agreement even surprised her lawyer, who considere...

  Mercy Aigbe Speaks Out as Controversy Surrounds Late Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has spoken out against the public scrutiny surrounding the family of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings , urging social media users and bloggers to show compassion as his loved ones mourn his death. In a statement reported by Naija News on October 28, 2026, Aigbe criticised the circulation of interviews and videos involving the singer’s relatives amid disagreements surrounding his burial arrangements. The singer, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in Ibadan earlier this month. His death has since attracted public attention, with discussions focusing on his family's concerns and the circumstances surrounding his passing. Mercy Aigbe Calls for Compassion Aigbe expressed concern that a family already dealing with grief was being drawn into public arguments and online discussions. She argued that disagreements within a bereaved family should not a...

  Davido and Kirk Franklin Join Forces for New Song ‘I Hope In You’ Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido and American gospel music icon Kirk Franklin are preparing to release a new collaboration titled I Hope In You , bringing two different musical worlds together. The song is scheduled to arrive on Friday, October 30, 2026, and is expected to feature on Franklin’s forthcoming 14-track album, I Am What I Am , according to recent reports. A Collaboration Bringing Gospel and Afrobeats Together Davido is known for his energetic Afrobeats sound, while Kirk Franklin has spent decades shaping contemporary gospel music through choir arrangements, uplifting messages and modern production. Their upcoming collaboration creates an interesting meeting point between the two styles. Although the full song has yet to be released, reports describe it as a track built around themes of hope, supported by contemporary musical influences. The collaboration was reportedly previewed at a listenin...