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“Burna Boy is more successful than Gunna worldwide” – DJ Akademiks Claims
Controversial American media personality, DJ Akademiks, recently started discussion when he claimed that Burna Boy is a more successful artist than American rapper Gunna.
Akademiks made this statement during an episode of his podcast, where he also weighed in on the rumours surrounding Burna Boy and Gunna’s ex-girlfriend, Chloe Bailey.
He pointed out that Chloe’s apparent interest in Burna Boy should not be seen as a step down from her past relationship with Gunna, but rather an upgrade.
“They just keep showing up together,” Akademiks said, referring to Burna Boy and Chloe’s recent outings.
“Remember, she used to date Gunna. Now she’s getting cosy with Burna Boy.
I keep telling you, women don’t date down, they date up.”
He argued that Burna Boy has surpassed Gunna in terms of global success, despite Gunna’s popularity in the United States.
Akademiks stated that Burna Boy’s international acclaim, particularly in Africa and other parts of the world, places him ahead of Gunna in terms of overall career success.
“I don’t care if Gunna might sell more records in the U.S., Burna Boy is a more successful artist worldwide,” Akademiks continued.
“He’s an international star. That’s just the fact. So, Chloe being with Burna Boy is not a downgrade.”
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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