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Flavour Impersonator Sentenced to Two Years for Defrauding U.S. Woman of $53,000
A Federal High Court in Lagos has recently handed down a two-year prison sentence to Courage Ipaka for assuming the identity of prominent Nigerian musician Flavour and defrauding a US-based individual, Yvette M. Thompson, of a significant sum totalling $53,000.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spearheaded the investigation, which identified Ipaka’s use of Flavour’s persona to entice the victim into a purported music event organization in the United States, with payments facilitated through Bitcoin transactions.
An investigation ensued after a petition on lodged by Eyitayo Tolulope Abiodun on behalf of Thompson and other concerned parties.
The EFCC, under the guidance of lead investigator Azibagiri Dan Ekpar, contacted the actual Flavour during the inquiry, affirming his non-involvement in the illicit operation.
This pursuit led to the location of Ipaka in Benin City.
Ipaka admitted to the offence during interrogation, conceding that he misrepresented himself as the artist to perpetrate the fraud.
Notably, the misappropriated funds, channelled through Bitcoin, were eventually converted into Naira and deposited into his Access Bank account, with a total of N7.9 million in traced transactions.
Adhering to the proceedings, it was disclosed that a portion of the embezzled funds had been recuperated through manager’s checks from Zenith and Access Bank.
Presiding over the case, Judge Dehinde Dipeolu sentenced Ipaka to a two-year prison term while offering an alternative fine of N2 million. Furthermore, the court-mandated the restitution of the N7.9 million to Thompson.
This ruling underscores the continuous endeavours of Nigerian authorities to combat the surge of cyber fraud and fraudulent impersonation.
Nigerian Singer, Rema is ste to make his debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Apart from Rema other African artists will also perform at the Coachella, Amaarae and Tyla will be at the event.
The Coachella is the world’s biggest music and arts festival and is definitely a huge accomplishment and recognition to the African artists set to perform.
The first Nigerian Artist that performed was Seun Kuti in 2012, followed by Mr Eazi and Burna Boy in 2019 and Ckay in 2022 the finally Tems in 2024.
American Actor Jesse Eisenberg, popularly knows for his role “Now You See Me”, was injured while filming “Now You See Me 3”. The injury was sustained when shooting a complex scene in a rotating hallway.
The actor shared the experience and how he got injured “The movie is truly spectacular,” Eisenberg shared with Variety. “Like, the sets we’ve been on, one of which I just tore a tendon in my finger… a huge hallway. And the hallway turns 360 degrees. This humongous 80 foot, 20 story, 20 foot high hallway.”
Despite the injury the actor remained enthusiastic about the upcoming movie which will premier on 14th of November, 2025.
Late Obama DMW son, Habeeb Uthman, wishes Singer, Davido a happy birthday on his social media page. Habeeb takes to his Instagram avvount and shares emotional message and wish to Davido. He stated that Davido was a father figure in his life who always accepted and remained supportive amid his father’s passing.
“Dad, I’m writing this from the bottom of my heart, keeping a promise is one of the hardest things in life! You promised to help me since I lost my father. You never rejected me. You loved me just the way a father should love his. Every video of us you always saying “my son”. Dad my father would be so grateful for all you do for me! I love you so much.”
“There was a day I was so broken, but when we spoke he didn’t just solve my issue. He spoke to me My son hope you really good” These words are so genuine and lovely. Happy birthday to my father’s friend.”.
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