Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, a dancer, businesswoman, media personality and the first child of Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat Legend, believes that Nigerians did not realize the importance of her father until his death. Yeni while speaking on the circumstances surrounding her father’s death, her life as a dancer and her family with media personality and the host of #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, said her father’s reputation grew after his death despite how bad he was treated by the Nigerian government and its citizens while he was alive. Undoubtedly, Fela Kuti remains one of the greatest Nigerians that has ever lived. The late Afrobeat legend and cultural icon dominated the world like a colossus. 22 years after his death, Fela Kuti’s legacy has continued to grow, thanks in part to his children who have worked tirelessly to keep his memory alive. Yeni, in this heart-to-heart interview with Chude, said, “It amuses me. I remember that Fela was in jail and my cousin Dotun introduced me to this girl. He said, ‘These are my cousins, ‘Yeni and Sola’ and she said, ‘Don’t introduce me to such people’. It stuck in my mind, I moved away from her, and I just thought to myself, ‘How nasty?’ I’m sure if I met that girl today, she would want to be my friend. “That is why it is amusing that decades later, Fela is suddenly the hero while in those days, he was the villain.” Speaking on why she thinks the change happened, she said, “I think ‘their eye don clear, suffer don hook us for Nigeria’. We have seen that there was at least one person who was singing about the abuse and fighting it. Fela used to take out an advert then on Daily Times that later became Punch, every Saturday. He would tag it, ‘Chief Priest says’, and he will write something about Nigeria. He had a printing press, where he would just print and yab all of them. Of course, it took death for them to realize that they had lost something important.” Yeni also shared about joining Your View on TVC, she said, “I have been trying to work on a TV program with my best friend, Carol King. We had gone to meet MITV and showed them what we wanted to do but we couldn’t get it off the ground. Then Lukman Musa called me to say that he wanted me to do a TV show, and because it sounded like what Carol and I were working on, I went, we talked, and I accepted. I think it is a good decision and I do not regret it for one minute. People have now come to know me as Yeni, not just as Fela’s daughter or Femi’s sister but as Yeni Anikulapo Kuti”. Watch the excerpt here:
Yul Edochie grateful as he returns to work, two months after son’s death. Photo Credit: @yuledochie Source: Instagram Yul Edochie is not only showcasing his acting skills but also taking on the role of director in the movie, which is produced by his wife, Judy Austin. The actor expressed his gratitude to God for the strength to resume his work and for the precious gift of life. He wrote; “Back to work. Wrapped up the movie, WHEN WOMEN REVOLT. Produced by Ijele Odogwu @judyaustin1. Directed by Yul Edochie. I thank God for giving me all I need to return to the hustle. And for the gift of life. May the mighty name of the Lord be praised forever.” Yul Edochie’s return to acting holds a significant meaning for him and his fans, as it marks a step forward in his healing process after the devastating loss of his son. See below; 
Friends mourn 25-year-old IMSU graduate murdered in Imo as she is laid to rest. Photo Credit: @lindaikejiblog Source: lindaikejiblog They held onto hope and engaged in prayers, hoping to see Ogochukwu return home safely. They kept vigil, called her phone repeatedly, but received no response The following morning, Mr. Anele embarked on a search for his missing daughter. He reported her disappearance at the nearest police station and also sought assistance from the Department of State Services (DSS), hoping that Ogochukwu might be among those detained there. Unfortunately, she was not found. While on his way to the Police Station on Mbaise Road, Mr. Anele received a call from his other children, informing him that someone had answered a call made to Ogochukwu’s phone. The call originated from the Police Station in Iho, Ikeduru local government area, further heightening his concerns about his daughter’s whereabouts. Upon arrival at the station, Mr. Anele was directed to the State Criminal Investigations Department, where he was confronted with the devastating news of his daughter’s murder by the officer in charge. He requested to see Ogochukwu’s body to confirm her identity. However, he alleges that the police demanded a payment of N60,000. Despite attempting to negotiate a lower amount, his pleas were reportedly rejected. 
Hotelier Emekeme Joseph. Image Credit: Instablog9ja Source: Instagram The incident occurred when the sons, who had recently graduated from a prominent school in Ota, discovered their father’s alleged infidelity. They demanded a bribe of one million naira, threatening to inform their mother, who was on vacation in the United States at the time. Despite their threats, the father refused to comply and called their bluff. Consequently, the sons informed their mother about the affair, which greatly angered her. The following day, the father visited his wife’s workplace, and upon spotting him, the sons confronted and forcibly expelled him from the premises. According to insiders, the father returned home in anger and confiscated his sons’ car keys, provoking their fury. They physically attacked him, inflicting blows and kicks, and even injured a police officer when the father called for assistance. 
Sons of the hotelier who reportedly beat their father to death. Image credit: Instablog9ja