Popular Nigerian content creator and self-styled relationship and finance influencer, Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has responded to criticism after videos of him attending what appeared to be a traditional wedding ceremony sparked widespread reactions online.

The controversy began after GehGeh shared videos from the event on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.

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In the clips, he was seen dressed in a matching burgundy traditional outfit with a lady, while an invitation card identified the couple as Mary and Prosper, leading many social media users to speculate that the influencer had secretly tied the knot.

The videos quickly went viral, with several Nigerians accusing GehGeh of hypocrisy, claiming his appearance at the ceremony contradicted the relationship advice he is known for giving on social media.

Addressing the backlash, GehGeh dismissed the claims, insisting that he has never advised anyone against marriage. He also clarified that he was only representing his brother, who lives abroad.

“So I no fit represent my brother wey dey abroad?” he wrote in one of his posts.
Responding directly to critics, GehGeh challenged anyone to produce evidence that he had ever discouraged marriage.

“I never for once told y’all not to get married. Did I? If yes, show me a video of me telling you not to marry.”

He further argued that many Nigerians misunderstand how social media works, saying: “Nigerians really don’t understand how social media works. If you know how to use it properly, you will never lack.”

Despite his clarification, the incident has continued to generate mixed reactions across social media, with some users accepting his explanation while others remain sceptical.

Global music icon Shakira has revealed why Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy was her top choice for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a powerful masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound.

Speaking during an interview on the Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill, which aired on July 8, the Colombian singer explained that the energy of the World Cup and the musical direction of the track made Burna Boy the perfect collaborator.

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According to Shakira, she knew the song needed a strong male vocal to balance its vibrant sound.

“Once I had the song, I felt that I really needed a male vocal, a male voice in the song. The World Cup carries a big male energy, and I wanted someone who could bring that very masculine voice in this Afrobeat setting,” she said.

She described Dai Dai as a fusion of Afrobeats, Caribbean rhythms and elements of R&B, noting that Afrobeats remains the song’s dominant influence.

Shakira also disclosed that she had admired Burna Boy’s artistry for years and had always hoped to collaborate with him.

“I always loved Burna. I always wanted to do something with him,” she said.

The Grammy-winning singer revealed that although Burna Boy initially delayed sending his verse for nearly 20 days, she remained hopeful that the collaboration would come together.

“It took a while. I was waiting for 20 days for him to send something, and I thought maybe he wasn’t going to do it,” she recalled.

However, she said the wait was worth it after the Nigerian star eventually delivered what she described as the “perfect” contribution.

“But then he sent his magic, and it was absolutely perfect. His voice works so well on this song. I couldn’t imagine anybody else on it.”

Shakira further admitted she was determined to have Burna Boy featured on the track.

“I was so obsessed about having Burna on this track. I’m so glad that I got him,” she added.

Dai Dai served as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was first performed by Shakira and Burna Boy during the tournament’s opening ceremony on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

The pair later reunited for the historic first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, alongside Uganda’s renowned dance group, Ghetto Kids.

The collaboration marked Shakira’s latest contribution to FIFA World Cup music since the global success of Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) in 2010, while Burna Boy’s appearance further cemented Afrobeats’ growing influence on the international stage.

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has opened up about losing ₦5 million after placing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the painful experience has convinced her to quit gambling for good.

The actress shared the revelation on her Instagram page on Monday, shortly after Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the World Cup trophy.

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Expressing her disappointment, Etiko wrote:
“First time betting and I lost. Will never try it again. My 5M gone. In fact am done watching football. Anxiety almost killed me.”

Although she did not reveal the exact details of the bet, her Instagram Story posts during the final showed she was rooting for Argentina to retain the title.

Before kick-off, she confidently declared:
“Argentina all the way. Who can’t wait?”
However, as Spain dominated large spells of the encounter and Argentina struggled to create chances, the actress’ confidence quickly turned into frustration.

In another post during the game, she lamented “This ball tough o. Argentina is pissing me off.”

Despite Argentina’s struggles, Etiko reserved special praise for goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who made a series of crucial saves to keep his side in the contest.

“The goal keeper is the savior oo,” she wrote.

Spain eventually secured a historic 1-0 victory through substitute Ferran Torres, whose extra-time strike sealed La Roja’s second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after their maiden triumph in South Africa in 2010.

Argentina’s hopes of forcing penalties were further dented after midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off for a second bookable offence late in the match.

Etiko’s admission has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many fans expressing sympathy over her loss while others cautioned against the risks associated with sports betting.