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Mixed Reactions as Davido loses another friend
There has been a surge of reactions as Award winning Nigeria artist, David Adeleke also known as Davido lost another close friend identified as Tommy.
The Afrobeats star, who is devastated by this terrible situation, shared a video on his Instagram account showing him wishing his late friend Tommy a happy birthday in the past.
The singer included a heartbreak emoji in the post and wrote, “Tommy why?”
Tommy’s death has stirred reactions as he had shared some posts via his Instastory hours ago.
As of the time of this report, there are no official statements on the cause of Tommy’s death.
However, a lot of people have questioned Davido for constantly documenting the passing of his friends.
Remember how the crooner mourned some old friends which generated controversies for him in the past.
Here are Davido’s friends who have died over the space of 5 years:
- DJ Olu
Olugbenga Abiodun better known as DJ Olu was a DJ in DMW crew until his death in 2017.
He was found dead alongside another Davido’s friend, Chime Amaechi in a BMW car parked at a garage on Banana Island, Lagos
- Chime Amaechi
He is another of Davido’s close friends, and he went to the afterlife with DJ Olu.
They both passed away on the same day, their mouths and noses bleeding.
According to police sources, both of them might have died as a result of excessive intake of hard drug substances.
- Tagbo Umeike
Tagbugbo Umeike lost his life in 2017, and was laid to rest in his hometown in Nnewi, Anambra state.
Tagbo‘s death caused a whole lots of controversies and drama for Davido.
Reports had it that Tagbo died after taking 10 Tequila shots on his brithday.
Also, An autopsy carried out on the deceased revealed that he had died of excessive alcohol consumption
In May 2021, former Davido’s aide Aloma who was present the day Tagbo died revealed that he was offer N100M to indict Davido over his friend’s death.
- Ahmed (King Jhaffi)
In 2020, the DMW camp recorded the death of King Jhaffi.
King Jhaffi who is also known as Ahmed is a member of Davido’s crew who reportedly died after a brief illness.
Davido announced Ahmed’s death with tears in his eyes.
Even though the cause of his death cannot be ascertained, it is visible to the blind that this is a painful loss for OBO.
- Tijani Olamilekan Ogbeide
Davido‘s personal bodyguard Ogbeide Tijani Olamilekan also known as TeejayDMW reportedly passed away on Tuesday 8, December 2020.
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Tijani’s death comes within a short space after king Jhaffi’s death.
Although the cause of death still unknown but it is largely speculated that Davido’s bodyguard died of complications from a longtime battle with Diabetes.
6 Habeeb Uthman (Obama DMW)
Obama DMW died on Tuesday, June 29, after he reportedly drove himself to a Lagos hospital to complain of breathing difficulty.
Obama DMW whose real name is Habeeb Uthman, until his death, was a leading Nigerian entertainment executive and artiste manager.
He was highly affiliated with the Davido Music Worldwide family and 30 Billion Gang.
According to sources, he died of suspected respiratory failure.
See some reactions:
@Daddy PJ stated: “This is gradually becoming something of great concern
“I’m a Davido fan ANYDAY, however too many deaths around him should be seriously investigated. All those deaths can’t just be a coincidence.
” Well maybe it is 🤷🤷.”
@Sheggz Olu said: “Why is Davido loosing all his friends to death💔
Omo this thing is because something else ooooooooo,this is the 6th friend he is losing.
No nau💔💔😤.”
@LadyOfairy said: “This death is becoming too much… God strength him.”
@troll said: “Lord,this is too much
Davido needs to start looking for spiritual solutions oo.”
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has publicly declared love and appreciation for her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, years after their highly publicised split.
The emotional moment occurred during their son King Andre’s 10th birthday celebration held in Abuja, where Dikeh offered heartfelt prayers and words of affirmation for Churchill in the presence of guests.
In a video from the event that has since gone viral on social media, the actress described Churchill as “an amazing father” and expressed gratitude for his role in their son’s life.
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“You are an amazing father, thank you so much,” she said. “Your businesses will flourish; whoever curses you shall be cursed. I love you with the love of God.”
Dikeh further prayed for Churchill’s family and children, asking for divine protection, success and progress in all their endeavours.
“I pray for your family. I pray for your business. I pray for all the children. They will progress. Failure will not meet them. Everything that they touch will be blessed,” she declared.
The development marks a significant shift in the relationship between the former couple, whose marriage ended in 2017 amid allegations and public disputes that dominated entertainment headlines for years.
Recently, Dikeh revealed that they had reconciled and “buried the hatchet,” signalling an end to their long-running feud and a renewed focus on peaceful co-parenting.
Churchill later married actress Rosy Meurer in 2021, and the couple have two children together. Despite past controversies, both families appear to have embraced maturity and mutual respect.
The birthday celebration and Dikeh’s public declaration have since sparked mixed reactions online, with many applauding the former couple for putting aside differences for the sake of their son.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor.
According to the statement, the governor approved the appointment as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen communication between the government and the people of Edo State.
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“This is to inform the general public that Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy,” the statement read.
Johnson-Okojie, a renowned actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is widely regarded as one of Nollywood’s most celebrated figures, with nearly two decades in the industry and appearances in over 200 films.
Beyond her acting career, she is the founder of the Mercy Johnson Okojie Foundation, which focuses on women empowerment, child welfare, educational support, and healthcare outreach.
The Edo State Government expressed confidence that her influence, public appeal, and grassroots connection would help boost awareness of government programmes and encourage citizen participation in state policies.
Her husband, Odianosen Okojie, represents Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The appointment has sparked conversations across social media, with supporters describing it as a strategic move to bridge the gap between governance and the entertainment industry.
Preliminary autopsy results have ruled out food poisoning as the cause of death for two Nollywood production crew members found dead at a movie set in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, on February 7, 2026.
The victims, 36-year-old cinematographer Walter Odediran and his childhood friend Godstime Imeh, Lighting Director and Chief Officer of GeeTee Light, were discovered lifeless inside a Nissan car owned by Imeh, parked within the premises of Evercare Hospital, where a film was being shot.
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According to sources, the autopsy revealed that one of the victims had an empty stomach, while the other had only a small amount of food — “almost as if he hadn’t eaten anything,” a source said.
Walter Odediran’s elder brother, Kola Odediran, confirmed that the family had received the preliminary autopsy report. He said: “The autopsy itself is complete, and no food was found in my late brother.
“The results indicate he did not eat anything. But they are going to carry out toxicology and histology tests, which will provide the definitive answers we are looking for.”
To determine the exact cause of death, experts will conduct additional tests on blood and tissue samples to find out whether the victims ingested or inhaled any harmful substances before their deaths.
These results are expected in two to three weeks.
Relatives of the deceased, as well as colleagues in the Nollywood industry, are awaiting the findings with bated breath, hoping the upcoming tests will shed light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
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