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Davido Sets New Record with Africa’s Most-Watched TikTok Live
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, known globally as Davido, has set a new record for the most-watched TikTok live stream in Africa.
The historic moment saw an impressive total of 389,800 viewers tuning in.
The session, which took place on Wednesday, October 30, saw Davido collaborating with popular TikTok influencers, Peller, Jarvis, and Jo Blaq.
The live stream captivated audiences, with over 164,000 people watching at the same time, making it an unforgettable event in Africa’s TikTok history.
During the session, Davido received a remarkable 377 lion gifts from fans.
These gifts, valued at $400 each, were sent in support and admiration for the superstar.
In a generous move, Davido later announced that he would distribute the funds earned from these gifts to his co-hosts, Peller, Jarvis, and Jo Blaq, acknowledging their roles in making the stream a huge success.
Before Davido’s groundbreaking record, Peller held the title for the most-watched TikTok livestream in Africa.
Peller, a well-known figure in the entertainment scene and the son of the famous Nigerian magician Professor Peller had previously set this record during a live stream featuring another music star, Tiwa Savage.
Davido’s record-breaking stream not only dethroned Peller but also marked a new milestone in African social media engagement, reflecting his immense influence and reach across the continent.
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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