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LAGOS, Nigeria — Veteran music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has made a direct and public appeal to fans and the Nigerian public, asking for forgiveness as the intense scrutiny of his private life and marital crisis with his wife, Natasha, continues to dominate headlines and social media. During a recent performance, the legendary singer addressed the audience, stating, "Make una no vex again. Make una forgive me and my family and everybody." This plea comes after weeks of controversy that saw the couple's personal struggles play out in a series of very public incidents, from a viral video of an altercation leading to the singer's reported arrest in the United Kingdom to a tense, abruptly ended live podcast interview. From Private Struggle to Public Spectacle The drama escalated when a video surfaced online appearing to show 2Baba involved in a physical altercation with his wife, actress and Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru...

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has pledged to cover the funeral costs for the four children killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California, citing an emotional connection to the tragic story. International music star Burna Boy has offered to pay for the funerals of the four young victims killed in a mass shooting in Stockton, California, over the weekend. The singer said he was moved to act after hearing details of the tragedy on the popular radio show *The Breakfast Club*. In a press statement, Burna Boy explained his decision, saying, “When I heard about the children murdered in Stockton, my heart broke... I wanted to do whatever I could to support these parents as they begin the long process of healing.” The 34-year-old artist coordinated the offer through music executive Wack 100 and media personality Jason Lee. He expressed particular sorrow for Amari Peterson, a 14-year-old student-athlete with a 3.8 GPA who was among those...