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Ruger wows with cover of Gyptian’s ‘Wine Slow’ for Apple Music London Sessions

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Apple Music recetly beamed its spotlight on one of the most exciting talents and emerging artistes in the Afrobeats scene, with Nigerian superstar Ruger ensuring Apple Music London Sessions closed out the year in style with December’s edition.

Apple Music London Sessions gives artistes the opportunity to perform a selection of their favourite tracks from their catalogue, as well as a cover version of their choice.

For this special performance, the Lagos-based artiste celebrated the start of Nigeria’s December party season as he performs slick and enthralling renditions of his hits ‘Asiwaju’ and ‘Ashana’ off his debut project ‘RU The World’, as well as his interpretation of Gyptian’s 2013 classic, ‘Wine Slow’.

The 24-year-old, born Michael Adebayo embodies an experimental and distinct Afrodancehall sound which has captivated audiences since the release of his debut EP ‘PANDEMIC’ in 2021.

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Hailing from the Jonzing World camp – the same stable behind international superstar Rema – his 2022 single ‘Asiwaju’ enjoyed global chart success. The Nigerian released his debut album ‘RU The World’ in September and completed sold-out tours in Europe and North America to round off a trailblazing 2023.

To mark the session’s launch, Ruger joined Apple Music 1 host Dotty in studio today to discuss his experience recording the session and why he could never get bored of reggae artiste, Gyptian’s ‘Wine Slow’.

Explaining his choice of cover version, Ruger says: “I found the song and I just fell in love with it. I use it for anything, even when I’m chilling. If I want to sleep, I could just listen to it. When we’re recording it, during the Apple Music London Session, they were saying I had to do four takes, five takes. I said, “I could do 100 takes of the song as long as I’m enjoying myself, because that song is amazing.”’

Ruger also discusses the creative process that went into preparing for the live session, why he chose to alter the arrangement of his records for the live stage, as well as the story behind discovering ‘Wine Slow’ for the first time during lockdown.

Ruger on how long it took to prepare for his Apple Music London Session…

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It took a week or so. I just had to just pick the songs I was going to perform, so that was easy. But yeah, I practised with my band. We put everything together, we lined everything up, and that’s about it, man. Those songs are special songs on my album, two special songs on my album. That’s ‘Ashana’ and ‘Asiwaju’. You all know ‘Asiwaju’, global song. Then my favourite song of all time, ‘Wine Slow’ by Gyptian. It’s easy to pick, and I enjoyed performing those songs.

Ruger on why he chose to cover ‘Wine Slow’ by Gyptian…

I found the song and I just fell in love with it. I use it for anything, even when I’m chilling. If I want to sleep, I could just listen to it. When we’re recording it, during the Apple Music London Session, they were saying I had to do four takes, five takes. I said, “I could do 100 takes of the song as long as I’m enjoying myself,” because that song is amazing … I think I first heard that song properly, I think 2020, during the quarantine, then COVID 19, all of that, the outbreak and all of that. I was just searching for music. I just found it on YouTube and yeah.

Ruger on why he switched the original arrangements of his records for the live session…

Because it’s important. It’s very important when you are doing that, because syncopations matter when you are making live sessions. It makes the song longer. You understand and it makes it more enjoyable. It’s important to add that to your live sessions because it makes whoever you’re performing to enjoy that song better than even the original one.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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