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Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong’s wife, Toyosi Effiong, has shared her perspective on trust in their marriage, revealing that she does not have complete trust in her husband despite their years together. In the latest episode of her podcast, The Toyosi Podcast, where the actor himself was a guest, Daniel posed a thought-provoking…
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said that there’s a divine reason for the delay in her career breakthrough. In a recent episode of The Receipts podcast, the 44-year-old music star strongly expressed her belief that God delayed her success for a purpose. According to her, God delayed her success to encourage other women who are less…
Nollywood Actress Nancy Isime unveiled her new home amidst her 33rd birthday celebration. In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the actress reflected on her journey, recalling how she once lived in an uncompleted building with her father and now proudly owns a house. Sharing the photos and videos of her…
President Bola Tinubu has approved free train services across the country from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, to ease transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing in Abuja. Idris highlighted that the initiative…
America singer Chloe Bailey has sparked conversations on social media after being spotted with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy in Lagos. Bailey, who arrived in Nigeria on December 15, was seen hanging out with Burna Boy in videos that have since gone viral. One particular clip, showing the Last Last crooner with his arm…
Award-winning actress and Box Office Queen, Funke Akindele, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with her latest movie release, “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, becoming Nollywood’s biggest debut. This comes after her sold-out release at a United Kingdom (UK) premiere, which the actress proudly shared on Instagram. Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, Funke Akindele…
Renowned Nigerian singer Deborah Enenche and her husband, Sam Hawthorn, have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. The news was shared on Instagram by the Enenche family, accompanied by a heartwarming video documenting Deborah’s journey to motherhood. The family expressed their gratitude to God for the new addition, saying, “We return…
Nigerian singer, Terry Apala, has credited his colleague, Wizkid, for the progress of his career. Speaking in a recent interview, Apala said Wizkid changed his career by giving him a verse on the remix of his song ‘Apala Disco.’ He said Wizkid’s appearance on the song saved him millions of naira he…
Africa’s love for gospel music reached new heights, with the genre claiming the ninth spot on the list for the most streamed genres in Sub-Saharan Africa. Spotify Wrapped is an annual campaign that provides a personalised summary of a user’s listening habits on the music streaming platform Spotify. In a report sent to…
A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs — which the world may never have a chance to hear. Gregg Musgrove, now a stay-at-home dad, procured the tapes after an associate purchased a storage unit in the city of Van Nuys that contained the…
Popular TikTok Influencer, Peller has finally announced his engagement to his rumoured lover, Jarvis. Taking to his Instagram page, Peller shared a video of his proposal to Jarvis, capturing her reaction to the special moment. In the video, the duo could be seen at a luxurious restaurant, where Jarvis appears shocked and hesitant…
Online streaming platform, Spotify, has unveiled the top five most streamed podcasts in Nigeria, Kenya, and South, for 2024. Ncebakazi Manzi, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Podcast Manager, in a statement on Thursday, said that “Apostle Femi Lazarus” remained the most streamed podcast in Nigeria. Manzi said others were: “Motivation Daily by Motiversity”, Success…
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has issued a warning against pirating her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The filmmaker issued the warning in a video posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday. The 47-year-old actress urged her fans not to record her movie while watching it in cinemas, stressing that…
Selena Gomez, the American singer and actress, recently took to her Instagram page to announce her engagement to producer Benny Blanco. The announcement featured a photo of a large diamond ring, with a caption that said, “Forever begins now.” Blanco playfully commented on the post, claiming Gomez as his wife. Additionally, Gomez’s close friend, Taylor…
Hip-hop icons Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit filed over an alleged incident dating back to September 2000. The lawsuit claims the assault took place during an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards. According to the updated complaint, Jay-Z, whose real name is…
The Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has shared details about his extramarital affairs. Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Charly Boy admitted to having multiple “side chicks” despite being married to his wife, Diane for over 30 years. He, however, included that the “side chicks” are more or less entertainers and…
The recent rumour of Netflix’s potential exit from the Nigerian market has sparked concern among Nollywood producers. Although Netflix promptly refuted the claim, reaffirming its commitment to investing in Nigerian stories, producers are speaking out about their experiences and challenges working with the streaming giant. In his reaction, Lancelot Imasuen, prominent director and…
Nigerian skitmaker, Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taaooma, has shared the joyous news of the birth of her first child, a baby girl. In a heartfelt post on her verified Instagram page on Thursday, the content creator revealed that her daughter, Amani Korede Makeda Greene, was born on 7 November 2024. Taaooma accompanied…
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging funds allocated by global streaming platforms, claiming that their actions have negatively impacted the quality of Nigerian films. Speaking in a recent interview, the entertainer alleged that many producers misuse substantial portions of the budgets provided for movie production, diverting the funds…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared why he chose to tie the knot with Chioma, his long-time girlfriend. In an appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast on Tuesday, Davido provided a glimpse into his personal life and relationship with Chioma. When asked about his decision to marry Chioma, Davido disclosed…
Festive season is one season that everyone looks forward to celebrating, blockbuster Nigerian movies filmmakers are not left out, the festive holiday atmosphere attracts audiences. Seemingly, consistent box office giants such as Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and others, have transformed this period into a fiercely competitive arena, delivering high-quality, captivating films that have inspired even…
Afrobeats star, Rotimi, has revealed why he left American rapper, 50 Cent’s record label, G-Unit. Rotimi disclosed that he exited the label because the boss didn’t understand his style of music. According to him, afrobeats wasn’t mainstream in the Western world at the time he was signed to G-Unit. Speaking in…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by social media personality, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had accused the EFCC of infringing on his rights and sought damages of ₦200 million, along with a perpetual injunction preventing the…
The 6th Asian Film Festival, founded in 2017 by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has officially opened in Abuja, celebrating Asia’s rich cultural diversity and cinematic traditions despite regional tensions. Initially, 14 countries expressed interest in participating, but geopolitical conflicts led to the absence of notable contributors like Lebanon and Syria, both…
Canadian rapper Drake has filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of orchestrating a scheme to artificially inflate the streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, ‘Not Like Us’, while suppressing his own music. In a petition submitted to the New York Supreme Court on Monday, lawyers for Drake’s company,…
Afrobeats artist Davidohas claimed that he is facing threats of having his show canceled following his criticism of the Nigerian economy on an American podcast. Davido had expressed his concerns about the state of the economy in Nigeria during an appearance on the ‘Big Homies House’ podcast, advising US citizens against relocating to Africa, especially…
The singer Beyoncé has been recognized as the greatest popstar of the 21st century by Billboard, a prestigious music publication. This acknowledgment places her at the top spot among some of the biggest names in the music industry. Taylor Swift, another hugely popular artist, secured the second position in this ranking. Following Beyoncé and Taylor…
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that the best doctors in the United States are of Nigerian descent. He made the claim while highlighting the contributions of Africans to both the professional and creative sectors during the a programme. Davido pointed out that Africans are some of the brightest brains…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha, has announced her plan to relocate abroad. She revealed on Monday that she would be moving to the United Kingdom. On her X handle, she wrote, “Relocating to the UK. So help me God.” In recent years, the number of Nigerian celebrities moving abroad has significantly…
Miss Linda Ifeoma Onyelabara, a talented Nigerian singer, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2024 “Good Partners of China and Africa Chinese and English Singing Competition” held in Abuja. Linda clinched the grand prize of ₦500,000 with her captivating performance in Chinese, competing against other skilled participants. Reflecting on her victory, she described…
Famous rapper, Nicki Minaj, has described Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Davido as an incredible melody maker and songwriter. She made this known while revealing reasons for her recent collaboration with Davido. Newsmen reports that the songstress had recently collaborated with Davido on her latest project ‘If It’s Okay’. However responding to a curious…
