Canadian rapper Drake’s Toronto mansion is at the centre of an investigation following a reported overnight shooting.

The OVO boss’ mansion was cordoned off by police on Tuesday after a shooting near his property left one person seriously injured after getting shot in the chest.

The Police confirmed that the victim is not Drake and has been taken to the hospital for emergency surgery, according to Toronto’s City News.

On X, Toronto police said they received reports of a shooting at around 2:09 a.m. ET in the city’s upscale Bridle Path neighbourhood.

The suspect reportedly fled in a vehicle, but no descriptions of either the person or the car were provided as of now.

Investigation and further probe in underway, according to reports.

While the motive of the shooting is unclear, it comes amidst the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, both of whom have been releasing new diss tracks on a daily basis.

Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, fondly known as Ovularia from the iconic 80s TV sitcom ‘The New Masquerade’, has passed away at the age of 81.

Born on December 1, 1942, Ovularia’s demise was confirmed by a family member who stated that she died surrounded by loved ones.

In a statement released by the Evoeme Emekalam family, they expressed gratitude to fans, friends, and colleagues for their support and requested privacy during this time of grief.

“Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The new Masquerade,’ of her passing.

“Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme will be dearly missed and was extremely loved by her family and also by you, her fans.

“We thank you all for your support and for respecting our privacy at this time. God bless you all and may our dear Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme rest in perfect peace, now and always.”

Ovularia’s daughter, Justina Ngozi Evoeme, based in London, described her mother’s death as painful and shocking, stating, “I need to get my head around what has happened.”

The news comes exactly four and a half years after Ovularia was rumored to have passed away on November 5, 2019. At that time, a Twitter post by Churchill Ebhodaghe sparked speculations about her death, which she later dismissed as false.

Responding to the rumors in 2019, Ovularia clarified that she was not seriously ill and condemned those behind the false reports, stating that they deserved punishment.

Chika Okpala, known for his role as Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwaogbe in ‘The New Masquerade,l’, also debunked the rumors then, affirming Ovularia’s well-being.

The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google on Monday,   announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge.

It is a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent.

Chido Mpemba, African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy said in a statement that  #DiscoverMyAfrica empowered African youths to share their stories and rich cultural heritage globally.

Mpemba said that partnering with Google fostered creative expression and dialogue on content responsibility, digital preservation, and AI’s impact on Africa’s creative industries.

He said that this aligned  with the vision for a digitally enabled Africa harnessing cultural wealth for economic growth and social progress.

According to him, throughout May, YouTube creators across Africa are invited to share short videos capturing their unique perspectives, using the hashtag #DiscoverMyAfrica.

“Addy Awofisayo, head, Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube said Google is committed to supporting the diverse voices and talents that make up Africa’s creative landscape.”

Awofisayo  said that these initiatives provided valuable resources and platforms for African filmmakers, musicians, and content creators to share their stories and connect with global audiences.

‘’The YouTube Shorts Challenge encourages creators to showcase various facets of African life, from music and art to food, fashion, and local landmarks.

‘’To further celebrate Africa’s vibrant music scene, YouTube is turning up the energy with YouTube Music Nights in Nigeria and South Africa, showcasing the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats and Amapiano.

‘’Two dedicated playlists, “Africa’s Next Wave” and “Africa Superstars,” will highlight both emerging talent and iconic voices that have made the continent a global music powerhouse,’’ he said.

According to him, Nollywood superstar and style icon Osas Ighodaro will immerse viewers in the luxurious side of Lagos with her new show “Spa with Osas.

He said that Enioluwa and The Geng would unravel the drama and secrets of high school elites in their highly anticipated series “All of Us’’  these exciting new shows will premiere exclusively on YouTube.

Awofisayo  said that aspiring filmmakers and content creators could also take advantage of specialised workshops designed to hone their skills and expand their reach.

He said that a dedicated Nollywood workshop in Nigeria, and broader #DiscoverMyAfrica workshops for content creators would offer valuable insights and resources to creators at all levels.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity .