Love Island Couple, Joey Essex and Jessy Potts, have ended their relationship after seven weeks of dating. The couple confirmed their split in a joint statement, expressing hopes to stay friends. Jessy reflected positively on their time together and looked forward to new opportunities.

Joey, who initially paired with Samantha Kenny and then Grace Jackson on *Love Island* season 11, shifted his focus to Jessy when she entered the villa. Despite their strong connection, their relationship was questioned by other Islanders before they were voted off. Joey and Jessy continued dating after the show, even attending the National Television Awards, but ultimately decided to part ways.

Nigerian singer Oxlade revealed he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU) in his final year due to threats from cultists. He explained that gangs targeted him because of his looks, forcing him to leave school and later run away from home, unable to tell his family the real reason.

In an interview on the *Tea with Tay Podcast*, Oxlade shared how his grandmother unknowingly saved his life by urging him to come home to Ibadan. Shortly after he left, his roommates were attacked by the gang. He acknowledged that LASU has since improved its focus on academics and safety.

Nigerian artist and producer Philip Kayode, popularly known as Pheelz, has expressed his belief that music should not be viewed as a get-rich-quick scheme, a perception held by some people.

He emphasized that music holds a deeper, more spiritual significance beyond financial gain.

According to Pheelz, music is a divine force that brings healing and serves as a connection to higher powers.

He further explained this idea on his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he shared his thoughts on the essence of music.

In his words, “Music is not a grind. It is not a hustle or a shortcut to wealth. Music is life, it is feeling, healing, and ultimately, music is God.”

In a separate post, Pheelz also shared his view on the music industry, distinguishing the art of music and the business side of it.

He suggested that while music itself is divine, the music business is humanity’s way of trying to commercialize something that stems from a higher power.

He described the music business as “man’s attempt to commodify God’s energy” while maintaining that the essence of music itself remains sacred.

This perspective is noteworthy in the context of Afrobeats, where many up-and-coming and established artists have often cited poverty and financial struggles as key motivations for their careers.

Pheelz’s message seems to offer a different approach, urging both artists and listeners to recognize music as a spiritual journey rather than just a means to financial success.