She signed off humorously as “Evangelist WT”, making it clear she was only joking.
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Biography of Sola Allyson-Obaniyi

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Sola Allyson-Obaniyi, popularly known as Shola Allyson or Sola Allyson(born on 24 September 1971), is a Nigerian soul, folk, and gospel singer and songwriter. She came into limelight with the hit album Eji Owuro (2003), which was the soundtrack album for a film of the same title. After Eji Owuro, she released other albums like Gbeje F’ori, Ire and Im’oore amongst others. Her popular songs include: “Eji Owuro”, “Obinrin Ni Mi”, “Aseye”, “Isinmi”, amongst others. Apart from being a singer, she is also a voice coach, counsellor and a consultant. She also makes music covers for Nigerian movies.
In 1997, she gained admission into The Polytechnic, Ibadan to study Music Technology, majoring in Voice and minoring in Music. She met with a prof.called Oluwole Oladejo Adetiran who mentored her music career, she later acquired a Higher National Diploma (HND) degree with an Upper Credit.
She was born into a muslim family and she went to various churches and one of them is CCC olushesi parish (apata igbala) iju ishaga.
Sola Allyson Obaniyi started her career as a back-up singer in the late 1980s, when she was only thirteen. She later became a professional back-up singer and worked with musicians such as: Yinka Ayefele, Gbenga Adeboye, Pasuma, Obesere, and Daddy Showkey. The opportunity to make her first album Eji Owuro, came when she met a man with a movie script in a public bus. The man initiated a conversation with Allyson, telling her about a film shoot he just concluded, titled “Orekelewa”. Allyson was eventually called to sing a soundtrack for the film, which led to the change in the title of the film to “Eji Owuro”. When Eji Owuro the film, was released, the studio decided to make a full music album for the film. The album, upon release, became a huge success commercially and critically, launching Allyson into the music industry.
Allyson got married in March 2003. She met her husband, Toyin Obaniyi in the church choir. Together, they have 3 children: Ayobami, Mopelola and Obafunmiwo.
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My American passport worth more than a million dollars – Davido

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Afrobeats sensation Davido has claimed his US passport is worth more than a million dollars.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, the singer holds dual citizenship, giving him unrestricted access to the United States.
Davido reflected on the significance of his passport, stating: “Till date, I don’t care how much money you’ve got, that blue passport is worth more than a million dollars.
“The only thing is that I could fly anytime I wanted, like go to America every time I wanted and stuff. That was beautiful.”
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How Nigerian celebrities marked April Fool’s Day

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April 1st, known globally as April Fool’s Day, was filled with surprises as Nigerian celebrities pulled pranks that left fans amused, shocked and even confused.
From fake weddings to outrageous arrest stunts, the entertainment industry kept social media buzzing with creative and mischievous antics.
Bobrisky’s arrest stunt

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Cross-dresser and social media personality Bobrisky made headlines on Tuesday, after claiming he had been arrested by Nigerian immigration officials.
He posted on Instagram, saying, “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.”
The news spread like wildfire, with fans expressing concern and speculating about the reason for the arrest. However, a few minutes later, Bobrisky clarified it was all an April Fool’s prank, leaving many relieved and others annoyed at the joke.
DJ Cuppy’s AI husband
Billionaire heiress and DJ, Cuppy, took April Fool’s Day to a whole new level with her AI-generated husband.
Cuppy posted on her Twitter handle, “After being single for SO long, I finally found peace… I’ve decided to create my own Christian husband via AI. His name is ElijahGPT.”
Describing her digital soulmate, she added, “He leads Bible study, speaks in tongues, sends daily devotionals, asks how my spirit is doing, and never forgets our anniversary. My guy even tithes digitally ”
The post quickly went viral, with fans torn between laughter and disbelief. Some even jokingly asked where they could find their own ElijahGPT. She later confirmed it was a joke.
Funke Akindele’s marriage announcement
Award-winning actress Funke Akindele sent social media into a frenzy after posting a fake marriage announcement on her Instagram handle.
Akindele wrote, “I’m getting married.
Moments later, she followed up with, “April WHat?………Happy new month, guys.”
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Regina Chukwu’s snake bite
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DJ Cuppy introduces her ‘Christian Husband’

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On April 1, 2025, Nigerian billionaire heiress and renowned disc jockey, DJ Cuppy, took to social media to introduce her followers to her so-called “Christian husband,” ElijahGPT. The announcement immediately sparked curiosity and excitement among her fans, with many eager to learn more about the mysterious man in her life.
However, it didn’t take long for the big revelation—ElijahGPT was not a real person but rather an AI-generated creation.
In a playful and lighthearted manner, DJ Cuppy humorously claimed that her “husband” had been a blessing in her spiritual journey. According to her, ElijahGPT led Bible studies and devotions, tithed digitally, and was the ideal partner who never forgot their anniversary.
She jokingly praised his unwavering commitment to her spiritual well-being, describing him as the perfect man who always checked in on her faith.
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