This week in Nigerian entertainment included custody battles, divorce speculations, and a paused music catalogue trial. Highlights also covered backlash against a designer's child registry and a new music collaboration. The recap draws from social media activity and court proceedings.
The Nigerian entertainment industry experienced a tumultuous week marked by personal and legal dramas, as reported in recent updates.
Afrobeat artist Davido publicly criticized the lawyer representing Sophia Momodu in their ongoing custody dispute over their daughter, Imade Adeleke. Davido clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that he seeks joint custody, not full custody, and expressed shock at the mention of his late son, Ifeanyi, as evidence of negligence. Despite this, Sophia Momodu reportedly won the case and retains full custody.
Meanwhile, Big Brother Naija alumni BamBam and Teddy A, who met during the Double Wahala edition, fueled divorce rumors by unfollowing each other on Instagram. This followed Teddy A's recent podcast interview with Chude, where he addressed and denied domestic violence allegations. No official statements have been issued by the couple amid online speculations.
In legal news, a federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, adjourned Burna Boy's music catalogue sale trial to April 20, 2026, due to the absence of Aristokrat Records' CEO. The suit, filed by 960 Music Group—which holds a 40% stake in Aristokrat—alleges fraudulent conversion and breach of fiduciary duty. It claims 960 was excluded from the May/June 2024 sale of Burna Boy's early intellectual property and master recordings to Spaceship Music, owned by the artist and his mother, Bose Ogulu.
Designer Veekee James, who announced her pregnancy two weeks ago and a gender reveal last week, faced criticism for sharing a public child registry on Instagram. Fans questioned the need for gifts given her wealth, but James responded in a video, stating she plans to donate some items to those in need.
On a brighter note, Wande Coal announced his new single 'Dearly' with Qing Madi, now available on digital platforms. The track blends Wande Coal's vocal experience with Qing Madi's fresh talent in a smooth, vocally focused style.
