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Duncan Mighty and Tiwa Savage Reunite for ‘Be Happy’
Seven years after shaking the entire country with Lova Lova, Duncan Mighty and Tiwa Savage have finally circled back to the studio together, and the result, Be Happy, feels like a long-overdue reunion movie where all the original stars return and somehow the chemistry is even sweeter.
Their first collaboration was magic in motion: Duncan’s earthy Port Harcourt highlife bumping shoulders with Tiwa’s silky R&B elegance. Be Happy doesn’t just recreate that synergy; it extends it, like a continuation of a story fans never wanted to end.
From the moment the beat kicks in, you know whose kitchen this meal was cooked in. The production is classic Duncan Mighty, with thick, rolling basslines that move like river waves and percussion patterns that echo the heartbeat of the Niger Delta. It’s warm, textured, and proudly analog in a digital era where so many songs feel copy-pasted...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
There’s no amapiano log drum or electronic clutter here; instead, Duncan builds a groove that feels alive, the kind of beat that naturally commands waistlines into motion.
At its core, Be Happy is a simple, comforting message wrapped in melody: things may be hard, but joy is still allowed. The lyrics speak to resilience, finding celebration in everyday moments even when life feels heavy. Duncan Mighty delivers his parts with his usual mix of English and Ikwerre, his voice booming like a town crier delivering good news.
Tiwa Savage then slips in with her velvet-soft lines, balancing the rugged highlife sound with a smooth pop shine. Their chorus lands like a chant, repetitive enough to stick instantly and powerful enough to lift moods in any room.
Tiwa’s performance is a reminder of why she wears her queen status so easily. On a track this steeped in highlife, she blends in effortlessly, her vocals weaving through Duncan’s raw energy without competing for space.
It sounds like two veterans who know each other’s rhythms, trading lines and laughing between takes. That ease — that unforced harmony — is what makes the song glow.
As New Music Friday rolls in, Be Happy stands tall as the “Elders’ Offering” — the song that won’t necessarily trend on TikTok but will rule every December gathering with adults, families, and lovers of classic Nigerian grooves.
While the younger crowd may be chasing the latest street-pop bangers, this is the music that will soundtrack weddings, homecomings, December parties, and slow evening hangs.
In the end, Be Happy does exactly what its title promises. It reminds listeners of the power of music to uplift, heal, and gather people. Duncan Mighty proves again why his legacy remains untouched, and Tiwa Savage shows, once more, why she is one of the few who can walk into any genre and shine.
Together, they’ve given us the perfect year-end reminder: dance a little, love deeply, and choose joy wherever you find it.
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Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without luggage, hotel accommodation, or clear communication. Akindele said passengers had been waiting since 6:30 am after being told a bird strike caused the delay. “Air Peace, this is unacceptable,” she wrote on X. The airline attributed the disruption to factors beyond its control.
Key Points:
Elderly passengers were struggling, and families were worn out.
Akindele demanded luggage release and hotel accommodation.
Air Peace expressed empathy, citing safety as a priority.
No confirmation that luggage was released or hotel provided.
The delay lasted from 6:30 am to nearly 4 pm...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Passengers remained stranded with no resolution as of filing.
Sources: X
Air Peace, this is unacceptable.
Passengers (including elderly people) have been stranded since 6:30AM at London Gatwick Airport with no proper communication.
After hours of delay, we were told there was a bird strike and promised a hotel. Hours later, people are still sitting…— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) May 1, 2026
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[VIDEO] Power Official Blames Residents for Electricity Outages: ‘They Consume a Week’s Energy in One Hour’
A power official in Bayelsa State has blamed residents for erratic electricity supply, saying they overload the grid by using too many appliances when power is restored. In a viral video, Innocent Lord-Douglas of the SSAEAC explained that once residents see light, they turn on freezers, washing machines, and pumping machines, consuming a week’s energy in just one hour. Nigeria’s grid struggles with only 4,000-6,000 megawatts for 200 million people.
Key Points:
The official’s comments have drawn widespread mockery online.
Bayelsa remains in darkness despite being an oil-rich state.
A new gas turbine was promised for Bayelsa by 2026.
Some defended the official’s explanation as a technical point on demand surges.
The video has sparked debate about Nigeria’s power sector crisis...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Many Nigerians see the response as tone-deaf amid persistent electricity shortages.
Sources: X
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Nigerian singer Davido has launched a series of vitriolic tweets at DJ Tunez following the DJ’s recent physical fight with Burna Boy in Lagos. The altercation occurred at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats party. Davido wrote: “Ur just a disgusting, nasty fellow … DEM USE BOOT CARRY UR STEEZE FOREVER .. idiot.” He also retweeted a video of Burna Boy dancing to DJ Tunez’s song and dramatically falling, seen as a jab at the DJ.
Key Points:
Wizkid reacted to the incident, calling Burna Boy a “coward” for attacking Tunez with ten other men.
DJ Tunez aimed a dig at Burna Boy, calling him a “coward” and posting “All Signs of Weakness.”
The exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, but speculation links it to industry rivalries.
A user confronted Davido, saying he never stood “10 toes down” without his father’s money.
Davido fired back, telling the user to “shut up n slide for TUNEZ.”..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The feud has escalated online, with fans divided over the altercation.
Sources: The Cable (Hizat Oluwole)
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