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Rapper Cardi B has surpassed her rival Nicki Minaj in credited units sold in the United States, becoming the highest-certified female rapper in US history. According to information from the Recording Industry of America (RIA), Cardi has sold 107 million units, while Minaj has sold 106 million units. It is noted that Minaj has sold…
Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, professionally known as Brain Jotter, has reacted to the viral report about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’. Reports shows that the song recently received renewed attention following the trending dance challenge originated by Brain Jotter. The video has been…
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his late mom, Veronica Hailey Imade Adeleke, was a “baddie.” The ‘OBO’ crooner disclosed this while remembering his late mother in a recent post on Instagram. Sharing a picture of his late mom in her academic regalia, Davido wrote: “My mom was a baddie.”…
John Mayall, the British blues pioneer whose 1960s music collective the Bluesbreakers helped usher in a fertile period of rock and brought guitarists like Eric Clapton to prominence, has died at 90 on Tuesday. His cause of death was not stated. Mayall, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who was dubbed “the godfather of British blues,” and…
Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘sidechicks’ of the Senate President, including Nancy Isime, Hilda Baci,…
Nigerian disk jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has announced the death of her maternal grandmother. The billionaire heiress said she’s finding comfort in the knowledge that her grandma was now “in heaven”. She said she was grateful for how her grandma raised her mum who in turn raised her. On her X…
Nasty Blaq has announced that he will soon become a father. The skit maker shared the news on Instagram. He posted photos of him and his partner, Esther James. In his caption, Nasty Blaq wrote: “From the first laugh we shared to the love that blossomed, our journey together has been nothing short of…
Daniel Ademinokan is a father again. The filmmaker, who was married to actress Doris Simeon and later to actress Stella Damasus, has welcomed a baby with the woman he is currently married to. He introduced his child to the world as T.J Ademinokan. Daniel also shares a son with Doris Simeon. Daniel married for…
Brazilian football star Neymar has welcomed his third child, a baby girl named Helena, with Brazilian model Amanda Kimberly. The news comes just days after he rekindled his romance with girlfriend Bruna Biancardi. Neymar shared the news of his third child’s birth on social media, confirming rumors that had been circulating. In the…
Famous Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, professionally known as Rudeboy of the P-Square duo, has disclosed his source of wealth after his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC. It was gathered that Rudeboy and his elder brother, Jude Okoye, were arrested by the anti-graft agency recently. Speaking after his release, Rudeboy, in a…
The organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) have revealed that the prize money for the upcoming Season 9 edition in 2024 will be reduced. The official announcement was made on the show’s social media handle, stating that the winner of the 2024 season will receive a grand prize of N100 million along with a brand…
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr shared her admiration for fellow artist Rema, calling him her closest friend and “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). In an interview with Munch Music, the ‘Rush’ singer expressed how much Rema inspires her in her music career. She described him as someone who not only inspires her but also supports her…
Popular disk jockey, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has expressed pride in the quartet of Nigerian afrobeats stars, Asake, Rema, Ruger and Shallipopi, following their recent debut at UK’s Wireless Festival. It was gathered that the Nigerian afrobeats quartet thrilled attendees across different dates of the 2024 Wireless Festival in London. DJ Cuppy, who also…
Adele has revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows The English singer made the comments during a new interview with German outlet ZDF, confirming that she has no plans to work on new music and wants to take some time out…
Popular Nigerian comedienne, Tomama has explained that she can’t motivate the younger generation. Tomama made this known in a viral video shared on her Instagram page, while warning podcasters to stop inviting her for an interview. Reflecting on countless interview offers from podcasters, she noted that she does not want to expose her insensitivity on…
Talented singer Chima has been crowned the winner of the Season 9 edition of Nigerian Idol. As the winner, Chima received a grand prize package that includes N30 million, a brand new SUV, a music deal, a music video production, and a one-year DStv Explorer premium subscription. Chima’s victory was announced during the show’s finale…
Eddie Murphy has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Paige Butcher. The couple exchanged vows on Tuesday in Anguilla in the Caribbean, as reported by People. The actor and Butcher have been engaged since 2018, making this wedding a highly anticipated event. Photos published by People showcase a stunning ceremony, with both bride…
Popular Nigerian singer Seun Kuti recently discussed the challenges he faces in his marriage, particularly in relation to his wife’s monthly allowance. During an interview on Pulse Fun Facts, where couples asked questions from each other, Seun’s wife, Yetunde, asked him about the most challenging thing he has endured in their relationship. In response, Seun…
Rihanna has levelled up with Drake as the only artist with the most songs over 1 billion streams on Spotify, 16 songs each. Before now, Drake was the artist with the most songs with over a billion streams, making him the most successful artist on the streaming platform. According to Chart Data, Rihanna now has…
Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has said that the Nigerian music industry is dominated by “fake people.” Speaking at the listening party of his sophomore album, ‘He Is,’ in Lagos on Thursday night, the ‘Another Banger’ crooner explained that the “fake” nature of the Nigerian music industry inspired one of the songs on the…
The Nollywood film industry has witnessed growth in recent years with the emergence of talented filmmakers and skilled actors. Gone are the days of unrealistic storylines and vague acting, Nollywood films in recent times are setting the bar higher and creating a standard of quality for themselves and the enjoyment of their audience. The following…
Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth, has explained why he shaded Wizkid while acknowledging Davido’s wedding’s influence on social media. The comedian had during Davido and Chioma’s wedding on June 25, lamented difficulty in promoting his Canadian tour because all the attention was on the wedding. He went on to add that even Wizkid’s social…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, celebrated his 82nd birthday on Thursday, just two weeks after false death rumours circulated on social media. His wife, Joke Silva, celebrated the occasion by sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram, where Jacobs appeared in a customised housecoat. “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu,” Silva wrote,…
Renowned Canadian singer Celine Dion is scheduled to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite facing the challenges of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), Dion is set to take the stage along with other artists like Dua Lipa and Aya Nakamura at the event. The highly anticipated Olympics will kick off on…
Famous Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale, has responded to his mother’s accusations of neglect by expressing disappointment in her decision to bring family issues into the public domain. In a viral video, the singer’s mother, Elsie Evelyn, had shared her grievances about feeling neglected and sought financial assistance due to her declining health. Shatta Wale, on…
Dele Momodu, a prominent Nigerian journalist and uncle to Sophia Momodu, has shared insights on the court’s stance on the custody battle between singer Davido and his baby mama, Sophia. According to Momodu, the court has opted to refer the case for potential settlement through the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process. In a post on…
Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, has said he is still relevant in the music scene, despite the dominance of the new wave of Afrobeats artistes. The ‘African Queen’ crooner stated in a recent interview with AFRIMMA that his sacrifices and that of his pairs propelled Afrobeats to its current level. He, however,advised…
An Afrobeats singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has claimed that his colleague, Davido’s marriage isn’t a good example. He said this while responding to a fan who urged him to emulate the embattled singer and get married soon. It was reported that Davido is currently embroiled in a child custody battle with…
Popular American television host, Nick Cannon, has disclosed the reason behind the $10-million insurance policy on his testicles. The father of 12 explained that he insured his testicles because they are his “most valuable assets.” In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cannon said he took the decision because other celebrities, especially athletes, were also…
Nigerian singer ‘Shasha Damilola Alesh’ popularly known as “Dice Ailes” has claimed to have influenced the new generation of afrobeat. The singer, who was known for the hit singles “Otedola” and “Ella”, said this while responding to questions on the concept of his new music video “Dice baba” which was released on the 28th of…
American actor-comedian, Marlon Wayans has urged rappers including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, The Game, and Rick Ross to end their beef and make peace. Wayans was reacting to the viral video of Rick Ross getting jumped by fans of Drake in Vancouver for playing Kendrick’s diss song “Not Like Us,” when he made the plea. Posting on Instagram, Wayans explained…
