Musician Bahati has confirmed speaking directly with the woman claiming to be his biological mother, following days of viral videos disputing his long-held narrative of his mother's death 25 years ago. Separately, singer and entrepreneur Akothee has generated buzz on social media by teasing a new romantic relationship with a partner she calls “Jackpot the 7th.” Akothee announced she plans to fly to South Africa for a Valentine’s getaway with this unnamed individual. Additionally, comedian and media personality Dr. Ofweneke issued a "men's agreement" for Valentine's Day 2026, urging women to fully feature their partners in social media posts rather than cropping out faces.