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American pop star Lady Gaga has revealed that it was her mom who introduced her to her fiancé, Michael Polansky. The 38-year-old singer disclosed in a recent interview with Vogue that her mom informed her that she had found a husband for her after meeting the 46-year-old. Gaga said she never imagined…
The Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has confirmed Iyabo Ojo’s daughter’s engagement to popular Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux. It was reported that Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla had shared a romantic video of her and Juma Jux in Nigerian traditional outfits, in what looked like a pre-wedding shoot. She accompanied the video with “Ololufemi”, meaning “my…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed her admiration for controversial American rapper, Kanye West. Speaking in the latest episode of the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast, the ‘Mr Rebel’ crooner said she loves Kanye West, stressing that she relates with him sometimes. “I love Kanye [West]. I relate to him sometimes,” she…
Afrobeat star, Rema, has made a generous donation of N105 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin, Edo State, during a Sunday service. The donation reflects his deep appreciation for the church’s unwavering support and guidance throughout his journey. The singer allocated N40 million towards the church’s infrastructure, N20 million to support the publication of…
Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and will represent the country at the upcoming global pageant in Mexico. Adetshina, who previously withdrew from Miss South Africa amid allegations of fraud and negative comments from the South African Home Office, was welcomed back into the pageant by the Miss Universe Nigeria organization,…
The Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has disclosed that she is not yet in love with her supposed boyfriend on the show, Shaun. It was reported that the duo appear to be in a romantic relationship as they have been sharing intimate moments together. However, in a chat with fellow housemate, Topher,…
Nigerian singer Oyindamola Emmanuel Johnson-Hunga, popularly known as Dammy Krane has been released from police custody after spending nearly a week in detention at the Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja. Dammy Krane was arrested on allegations related to cybercrime. The singer’s arrest on August 22nd followed allegations he made against fellow…
The Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Handi burst into tears following a fight with her twin sister, Wanni. Handi cried uncontrollably while trying to explain the cause of their fight to a male housemate, Shaun. In a trending video on social media, Handi explained that “Wanni said I disrespected her, but I never…
The Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant, Sooj has blasted his girlfriend, Nelly for being jealous of his relationship with other housemates. It was reported that Nelly had confronted Sooj, for dancing with a female colleague. She accused him of inappropriately dancing with the unnamed female housemate during a Saturday night party. Responding to…
Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has surpassed Burna Boy to become the artist with the most entries on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. Following the release of his new album, *Lungu Boy*, Asake debuted nine tracks on the chart this week, bringing his total entries to 50. His song “Active,” featuring…
Streeze, one of the recently evicted pairs in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) “No Loose Guard” season, on Wednesday said they cherished their stay on the reality show. During a virtual interview in Lagos, the pair appreciated their fans for the support they have enjoyed so far, keeping them on the…
Nigerian highlife singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has agreed with Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton that afrobeats music lacks depth. Banton sparked controversy after claiming in an interview that Afrobeats music is “f*ckery.” He claimed that Afrobeats had no substance and would fade with time. Reacting…
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate Tacha, also known as Natacha Akide, has expressed her support for the twin duo Wanni X Handi as her favorite pair in the ongoing season 9 of the reality show. Tacha shared her endorsement of Wanni and Handi during a recent Instagram Live session with her fans, stating that they…
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has opened up on his major challenges in the music industry. The ‘Boy Alone’ crooner said he doesn’t feel loved especially by the media and the music industry gatekeepers. In an interview with Amazon Music, Omah Lay explained that to escape from what he described as…
Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has blamed his fans for his struggles with industry rivals. The singer made the revelation during a recent podcast session, where he discussed the challenges he has faced due to his followers’ actions. Davido recounted an instance where his fans allegedly leaked his…
Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has shared his reasons for withdrawing support from the controversial self-proclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan. In the latest episode of the Echoo Room podcast, Ruggedman explained that he distanced himself from VeryDarkMan after the activist began intruding into people’s private lives. According to Ruggedman, VeryDarkMan’s approach to activism…
Elizabeth Obanla, a Nigerian video blogger and politician, has raised alarm over threats to her life and the safety of her children due to her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a distressing revelation, Mrs. Obanla disclosed that despite filing a petition with the Nigeria Police Force, she continues to face intimidation and…
American actor and rapper Jaden Smith is under scrutiny following allegations of infidelity towards his girlfriend, Sab Zada. The controversy erupted after Smith was photographed in an intimate embrace with Instagram model Khleopatre on a yacht in Ibiza. The images depict Smith, the son of Hollywood star Will Smith, kissing and holding Khleopatre’s waist. This…
Nigerian singer Darkoo has opened up on her relationship with colleague, Ayra Starr. Darkoo disclosed this during her latest guest appearance on the Uncut Podcast, Darkoo noted that Ayra Starr is like a sister and not an industry friend. “I have some friends in the industry, I don’t think I am looking for friends in…
Nigerian actress, Esther Nwachukwu, has claimed that she has slept with over 3,000 men in her lifetime. Nwachukwu let this out during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she also confessed her preference for married men, whom she described as “more important, mature, and understanding.” “My body count is more than 1,000….
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’ with training centers in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The football academy is aimed at creating an environment where the next generation of African players can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and…
Nigerian singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated new album, “The Entertainer: The Sequel,” on Friday, August 16, 2024. D’banj made the announcement on Tuesday morning through his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he shared, “The Entertainer D’Sequel | Out 16.08.24,” alongside a thrilling teaser…
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of rising star Aduke Ajayi, known as Aduke Gold, who recently passed away. Fellow gospel artist Esther Igbekele announced the news on social media, sharing a tribute and calling Aduke Gold “a general.” This tragic loss follows the recent death of another prominent gospel singer, Egbin Orun,…
American rapper Terius Gray, popularly known as Juvenile, has declared his colleague, Lil Wayne as “the greatest rapper of all time.” Speaking on ‘The Breakfast Club show’, Juvenile, 49, said he witnessed Wayne’s rise closely during their days at Birdman’s Cash Money Records. “I think [Lil] Wayne is the greatest rapper of all time. I’ve…
Peter Okoye, known as ‘Mr. P’ from the renowned music duo P-Square, has publicly addressed the ongoing feud with his twin brother, Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, accusing him of tarnishing the legacy of the group they built together. The P-Square brothers initially parted ways in 2017 following a disagreement involving their elder brother, Jude Okoye, but…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate Rhuthee has opened up about her true intentions towards her colleague, Mayor Frosh. Mayor, 24, has been gravitating towards Rhuthee, 32, since the beginning of the show. However, in a chat with DJ Flo on Saturday, Rhuthee revealed that she can’t date Mayor, adding that she is just “using”…
Nigerian rapper Oladips has accused Grammy-winning singer Wizkid of intellectual property theft. The rapper alleged that Wizkid sampled part of the lyrics of his song ‘Ajala Travel remix’ in his recent collaboration with Asake, ‘MMS.’ Oladips shared screenshots of the lyrics from the two songs via his Instagram account. A fan told him that sampling…
Nigerian musician Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has spoken about his rap inspirations. The music star, who started his career as a rapper before switching to other genres, said his hip-hop inspirations include global heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J.Cole, and Meek Mill, and his compatriots MI Abaga, Odumodublvck and Shallipopi. Speaking in…
Famous British singer, Adele has seemingly confirmed her engagement to her American boyfriend, Rich Paul. The ‘Hello’ hitmaker revealed that she’s getting married during a performance in Munich, Germany on August 9. She appeared to spot someone carrying a sign saying, “Will you marry me?” She read out the message, but replied: “I can’t marry…
American rapper Cardi B has disclosed that she almost had a miscarriage following a recent “freak accident.” The hip-hop star, who didn’t specify the nature of the accident, however, said it left her paralysed. “I had a f*cking freak accident. It doesn’t really happen often, but it became something that was so big to the…
Pastor Jerry Eze has been named the wealthiest YouTube content creator in Nigeria, with earnings totaling N7 billion. The announcement was made by the data curation platform Playboard, which ranks YouTube channels on a global scale. Pastor Jerry Eze, the founder of Streams of Joy International, is known for his New Season Prophetic Prayers and…
