Reality TV star and DJ, Tolanibaj, has advised some Afrobeats legends to consider stepping away from music if they have lost their spark.

Speaking in a video shared on her TikTok page, Tolanibaj said there is no shame in retiring, especially when putting out poor music only damages the strong brand they worked hard to build. Her comments come as fans continue to criticize the recent releases from Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.

Tolanibaj said, “Why is it that Nigerian artists don’t know when to evolve or shift fully into business? If your music no longer connects with your fans, why not build on your legacy in other ways instead of letting yourself get dragged and compared to new-generation artists?”

She pointed to Olamide and Don Jazzy as examples of how veteran artists can transition into executive roles and stay respected.

She added, “Stop letting yourself be disrespected. If your old catalogue is A1, there’s no need to keep dropping weak songs. It’s better to retire gracefully or even become a lifestyle influencer than to water down your brand.”

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has stirred conversation online after saying Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, is better than football icon Lionel Messi.

The rapper shared his thoughts after Yamal’s standout performance in Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, where the 17-year-old winger delivered two crucial assists to help secure the trophy.

Praising Yamal’s display, Odumodublvck boldly stated that Messi, even during his teenage years, didn’t reach the level Yamal is showing now. Taking to his X page, he wrote, “Yamal is better than Lionel Messi. Na me, Kala, talk am. At 17, Messi no touch this level. I watched him live. Nobody fit whine me.”

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr recently revealed that she hopes her mother never hears the second verse of her new collaboration with Wizkid, “Gimme Dat,” where she confidently addresses a man, instructing him to “survey” his private parts.

In this bold verse, which samples Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige’s 2000 hit “911,” Starr sings about how many men watch her for the wrong reasons, but she knows how to turn that attention into empowerment.

“So many people wan lick my stew, so baby chill make I survey your tools… and if I handle your 2 by 2, you fit to scream, you go lose your cool,” she croons, causing an instant stir among listeners.

While many fans praised her creativity, others felt the verse was too explicit. Starr took to her X account on Saturday to share that she’s not too keen on her mom hearing it. She wrote, “Hopefully my mom never listens to my second verse.”