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Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed what inspired her to produce ‘Water and Garri’, her debut movie. The 44-year-old said she produced the film to tell African stories through the female perspective. The songstress made this known while soaking with CNN’s Larry Madowo on the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers. “I think it is…
Social media influencer and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman, has been remanded in police custody by a Federal High Court in Abuja. He was charged with five counts related to cyberstalking by the Nigeria Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, requested bail, but the prosecution team asked for more time to respond….
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on Nollywood stakeholders to ensure that films and music videos do not depict or glorify harmful substances like tobacco smoking, criminal acts, ritual killings, and money rituals. During the National Stakeholders’ Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood in Enugu, NFVCB Executive Director Dr. Shaibu Husseini stressed the…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Monday received in audience Afrobeat Star, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido who was on a courtesy visit to the Senate President. Receiving his guest, Akpabio expressed his delight at the visit and poured encomiums on the Afrobeat Star for making Nigeria proud by his outstanding…
Singer Kcee has announced that he and his brother, Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, will provide for the children of the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope until they reach adulthood. The announcement was made during Junior Pope’s funeral in Ukehe, Nsukka, Enugu State, on Friday. Kcee stated, “On behalf of my brother, E-Money, and…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the previous election, expressed his sympathy to the family of the deceased Nollywood actor, Junior Pope. The former governor of Anambra State visited the family and signed the condolence book. Kenneth Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council,…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has relished her recent nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. Ayra Starr bagged three nominations for this year’s BET Awards including Best New Artist, Best International Act, and Best Her for ‘Commas.’ Expressing delight over her latest achievement on X, Friday, Ayra Starr boasted that three nominations at the BET…
Nigerian singer, Slimcase has revealed why his Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid, hoards most of his collaborative songs with other artists. According to him, Wizkid listens to songs about 50 times to know if they meet his standards before dropping them. He stated that most artists’ collaborations with Wizkid ended up not making it out of the…
In a vibrant celebration of storytelling and cinematic brilliance, Nigerian filmmaker Chinenye ‘Chichi’ Nworah’s Slum King, the series which captivated the pan-African audience with its gripping narrative and raw portrayal of life’s complexities, has clinched the prestigious Best Scripted M-net Original category at the 2024 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). At the…
Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Seyi Vybez, Davido, and Lojay have received nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. Ayra Starr has the highest number of nominations among Nigerian artists with three, followed by Burna Boy and Tems who each received two nominations. South African singer Tyla leads all African artists with four nominations. Drake…
Singer Portable has regained his freedom after meeting the bail conditions set for his release. This came after his arrest for allegedly refusing to pay a N14 million debt he incurred when he purchased a G-Wagon from a car dealer in Lagos State. read here and here. The state’s police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed Portable’s release…
Nigerian superstar singer, Burna Boy has said that he doesn’t want to have kids now because at the time, he can’t give out the love he got from his parents. Addressing his fans during a live session, Burna Boy further revealed that his current “operation” won’t allow him have time for his kids as…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, due to his failure to settle a debt accumulated from the purchase of a G-Wagon from a state auto dealer. According to sources, Portable allegedly only paid N13 million of the N27 million car transaction, neglecting the remaining N14 million owed…
Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested singer Portable. The singer was arrested today May 14 following a petition from a car dealer. Portable allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million from the car dealer, made a down payment of N14 million and took the vehicle away with the promise to pay the…
Brymo, the controversial singer, Olawale Oloforo, shared the mysterious and traumatic story surrounding his birth. He revealed that his mother was raped as a teenager, which led to her menstruation ceasing. Despite not having her period for years, she was already pregnant when she met Brymo’s father. Brymo explained that his parents sought various solutions…
Phyna, the former Big Brother Naija reality star, has criticized Apostle Femi Lazarus, the Lead Pastor of the Sphere of Light Church, for his recent sermon in which he claimed that women who lack fatherly affection become “sexually loose. ” Phyna, who grew up without a father figure in her life, refuted the generalization made…
Interior designer, Ehi Ogbebor, today May 12, teamed up with her ex-husband, Ken Bramor, for their daughter, Ebuere’s 6th birthday. Ehi and Ken welcomed their daughter in May 2018, six months after their talk-of-the-town wedding in November 2017 in Edo state. Sadly, their marriage crashed after ten months. They started off as enemies after…
American comedian, James Gregory, well-known for regarding himself as “The Funniest Man in America” has passed on at the age of 78. Gregory’s family disclosed that he died on Thursday, May 9 due to cardiac complications. James took up comedy in the early ’80s when he was 36 after years of…
Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, has sparked speculation about her marital prospects after revealing her contemplation of marrying an Indian. The billionaire heiress shared insights into her thoughts during a recent Instagram post, where she showcased photos from an Indian wedding she attended. In her Instagram post, DJ Cuppy hinted…
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) commenced its much-anticipated 10th edition at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, showcasing the crème de la crème of talent from Nigeria and across the African continent. As the event unfolded, a select group of winners were already unveiled, setting the stage for an evening of…
DJ Cuppy thinks about getting married in India and gush about their wedding. DJ Cuppy, a Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, is thinking of getting married to an Indian. The rich heiress revealed this when recently posting pictures from an Indian wedding she attended on Instagram. DJ Cuppy said that, should it take place, the…
Korra Obidi gets almost $50k in donations less than 48 hours after opening gofundme to source for legal fees in case against ex-husband. The dancer/singer, Korra Obidi revealed that she needs legal representation to fight her ex-husband Justin Dean after he obtained image rights protection from Meta to stop her from featuring their children on…
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are about to be parents for the first time. Hailey and Justin announced the happy news on Instagram today, May 9. They shared photos and a video of Hailey’s baby bump on display as she posed with her husband Justin. This comes 5 years after they…
Kim Kardashian has explained why she attended the 2024 Met Gala with a cardigan on top of her dress. On Monday, May 6, Kardashian arrived at the red carpet for fashion’s biggest night draped in a short, gray sweater by John Galliano that covered the top of her Maison Margiela corset dress. As…
Anita Joseph-Olagunju and her former best friend Uche Ogbodo are throwing shade on Instagram. Both women used to be close until a difference in opinion caused them to fall out publicly. On Wednesday, May 8, it was observed that both of them were on IG, throwing shade without mentioning names. Anita shared an airbrushed photo…
He shared photos of his wives and their cars in a Facebook post on Sunday, May 6, 2024. “Congrats to my wives,” he wrote. His wives took to Facebook on Monday, to express their gratitude to him. “When I don’t expect, that is the time you tend to surprise me the most….
Actress Etinosa Idemudia, has called out BBNaija star, Pere Egbi, for allegedly failing to refund money for an acting gig he did not do. It appears the actress had employed the services of Pere for a movie role but he failed to show up for the job and refused to refund the movie. This…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he owns two firearms. The Blown Boy boss disclosed this while discussing the inspiration behind his stage name in a recent interview with content creator, Timi Agbaje. The interviewer asked, “What is the inspiration behind the name Ruger?” Ruger replied, “It’s a gun,…
Khadija Yusra, the daughter of the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has responded to an ‘X’ user over a comment made about her husband. The admin of the X page had described Yusra’s husband, Abdulmutalib Akintade Shittu, who is from Kwara state and is the Senior Special Assistant, Geographical Information Service to the…
The music world is reeling from the sudden passing of acclaimed contemporary Christian singer Mandissa Hundley at the age of 47. Known for her powerful vocals and inspirational lyrics, Mandissa rose to prominence after captivating audiences on “American Idol” and securing a Grammy win for her impactful 2013 album, “Overcomer.” The somber news of Mandissa’s…
Renowned chess virtuoso Tunde Onakoya has achieved a remarkable milestone in his pursuit to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya, embarking on this ambitious endeavor, has successfully surpassed the 58-hour mark, marking a historic moment in the realm of chess. Taking to his social media platform in the early hours…
