Actress, Adesua Etomi shares her battle with hyperemesis gravidarum as pregnant woman d!es by su!cide after extreme morning sickness left her bedridden

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March 4, 2025

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Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington has shared her battle with debilitating morning sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum while pregnant with her second child.

The actress and her husband, singer, Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, welcomed their second child in 2024.

Adesua recalled her experience while reacting to a report about a pregnant UK woman who d!ed by su.!cide after extreme morning sickness left her bedridden.

According to PEOPLE, Jess Cronshaw took her life while struggling with the debilitating condition, which causes extreme nausea, vomiting, often leading to weight loss and dehydration.

In a post on her Instagram story, Adesua expressed frustration over people not understanding how serious the condition is.

She also appreciated her husband, doctors, family and friends for rallying around her.

“When I talk about the seriousness of hyperemesis gravidarum, people don’t get it and I hate it,” she wrote.

“It is not ordinary morning sickness. It is a serious condition that literally affects the quality of your life.”

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SILVERBIRD INFLUENCER AWARDS: PELLER MAKES HISTORY AS YOUNGEST NIGERIAN WINNER

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March 17, 2025

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Lagos, Nigeria – In a star-studded ceremony attended by industry heavyweights, including Don Jazzy, Peller has emerged as the youngest Nigerian to win the coveted Silverbird Influencer of the Year award.

Ekwutosblog gathered that this remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in Peller’s career, who just a few years ago, could hardly imagine sharing the stage with the likes of Don Jazzy, let alone winning such a prestigious award.

Peller’s win serves as a testament to the power of uniqueness, consistency, and determination. As he takes home the coveted award, he leaves behind a message of inspiration for aspiring influencers and young Nigerians: “Be unique, stay consistent, and pray for grace.”

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Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

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March 13, 2025

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A tourist has her face covered in colored powder during Holi, the Hindu festival of colors at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, March 13, 2025. © AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

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Thousands gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, drumming, and smearing each other with vibrant colours.

Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

Known as the festival of colours, Holi marks the arrival of spring in Nepal, India, and other South Asian countries.

The celebration honours the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, symbolising rebirth and renewal.

The festival, also called Faghu in Nepal, was joined by foreign tourists trekking the Himalayas.

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Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024

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Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024

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Nigerian music has reached a monumental financial milestone, with royalties generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify alone exceeding ₦58 billion in 2024.

This staggering figure is more than double that of 2023 and five times greater than 2022 in what captures the impressive growth of Nigerian music.

This staggering figure headlines Spotify’s 2024 Loud & Clear report that revealed the platform paid out 10 billion USB in royalties in 2024 which marks a remarkable 100% increase from its pay out 10 years ago.

The report also reveals that the number of Nigerian artists generating ₦10 million in royalties from Spotify has more than doubled since 2023 and more than tripled compared to 2022 figures, underscoring the explosive commercial growth of Nigerian music globally.

“We remain committed to empowering Nigerian artists to earn from their art whilst maintaining transparency with artists and stakeholders,” says Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director.

“The incredible growth of Nigerian music, both locally and globally, is a testament to the talent and creativity within Nigeria, and we are proud to support its continued rise.”

Key Financial Highlights from the 2024 Report:

Nigerian artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 1 billion times on Spotify in 2024
More than 1,900 Nigerian artists were added to Spotify editorial playlists—33% more than in 2023
A significant portion of the ₦58 billion in royalties earned by Nigerian artists came from listeners outside Nigeria.
The fact that a significant portion of the streaming revenue generated by Nigerian artists is from listeners outside the country captures the global spread of Nigerian music.
It also a reminder that Nigeria needs to do more in terms of internet infrastructure and a stronger economy to increase the country’s streaming capacity.
The report also highlights the broader cultural impact of Nigerian music.
- Global listeners on average spend over 1.1 million hours streaming Nigerian artists
- Users have created approximately 250 million playlists featuring Nigerian artists worldwide
- Nigerian artists have seen a 49% export growth over the past three years
- Local consumption of Nigerian content has grown 206% year-over-year, with a remarkable 782% increase over the past three years
This unprecedented financial success reflects the dynamic creativity emerging from Nigeria’s music scene and signals Spotify’s ongoing commitment to supporting artistic talent across the region.