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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…
Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has sadly lost his 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi and has taken to social media to mourn him. The actor revealed the news of his son’s death via an Instagram post on August 8, 2024, by uploading a picture of Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 in December. Ifeanyi, who turned 15 years…
Popular Nigerian Pastor and founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has become Nigeria’s highest-earning YouTuber. According to a recent report by Playboard, a data curation platform that provides rankings for YouTube channels globally in its ‘Super Chat Revenue’, Pastor Eze’s YouTube page has amassed over N7billion in all-time earning videos from 2014 to…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Wanni has revealed why her relationship with reality Star, Sirdee ended. Wanni in a conversation with Nelly said they broke up because she wasn’t ready for marriage According to her, the ex BBNaija ‘pepper dem’ housemate made her see a lot of things in different ways. “He was such…
Big Brother Naija reality show housemates, Mbadiwe twins, Ocee and Ozee won the second week’s immunity challenge on Monday. As Immunity Challenge winners, Mbadiwe twins are afforded exemption from this week’s eviction making them formidable contenders in the house. Recall that the duo won last week’s Head of House election, and are now safe from…
Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison following a six-month sentence for naira mutilation. Bobrisky regained his freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Monday around 10 a.m. Footage that has since gone viral shows Bobrisky leaving the prison in a luxury car, accompanied by two friends….
Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, expressed his astonishment at President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast to the nation on Sunday. In a post on X, Momodu stated that he felt disappointed that Tinubu did not address the demands of the ongoing protesters across the country. Tinubu’s address to Nigerians came three days after the commencement…
Singer Simi has shown her support for the ongoing nationwide protests in Nigeria, which are focused on addressing hunger and poor governance issues. According to sources a significant number of Nigerians have participated in these protests that started on August 1, 2024, and are scheduled to last for 10 days under the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. The…
Toke Makinwa, a Nollywood actress and media personality, has expressed her disapproval of individuals who have resorted to stealing and vandalizing properties during the nationwide protest in Nigeria. The protest, initiated by a cross-section of Nigerians to highlight the high levels of hardship in the country, has been marred by incidents of looting and destruction…
The Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) has recently appointed five new members to join its team in preparation for the 97th edition of the Oscars awards, scheduled for March 2nd, 2025. The announcement was made by the committee’s leader, Stephanie Linus. The new members of the NOSC include Ali Nuhu, the Managing Director of the…
Afrobeat musician Kizz Daniel has dismissed rumors of a breakup with his wife. Speculation about the singer’s marriage ending circulated after he was reportedly seen with another woman in his studio. In response to the rumors, Kizz Daniel made a post on his official page requesting a refund for his expenses. However, in a social…
