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Actor Adeniyi and Wife Finally Become Parents As They Welcome Twins

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It is a moment of jubilation and joy for Ace Nigerian Actor, Adeniyi Johnson and his wife, Seyi Edun, who welcomed a set of twins after seven years of waiting. Adeniyi, who shared the good news on his official social media page, noted that he is the newest daddy in town, adding that his wife, who is also an actress, and the twins are doing very well. He wrote: “Hallelujah!!! LATEST TWINS DAD IN TOWN…..💃 💃 “My wife and I waited for seven years … GOD IS INDEED GOD… He planned it as a birthday gift for me … Friends, family, fans, well-wishers and associates, I am happy and pleased to announce to you all that I am the latest TWINS DAD!!! My wife is doing fine and the Ibeji are doing great… THANK YOU ALL!!! 🙏🏾❤️ “This is why I couldn’t post or celebrate my birthday.. I didn’t even remember it’s my birthday 😀… Apologies for not replying messages, taking calls or commenting on your posts I hope this good news will make you pardon me.. I love you all ❤️… “THANK YOU @i_am_shai for these be

Nigeria Election: Actress Regina Daniels' husband Ned Nwoko wins senatorial bid

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A former House of Representatives member, Ned Nwoko, has won the Delta North senatorial district election in Delta State in the just concluded February 25th general election.  Nwoko who is married to popular Nollywood star, Reginal Daniels, is a favoured nominee of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Details later... 

2023 Nigeria Election: Labour Party beats Singer Banky W, Obanikoro in Lagos for Rep , Eti-Osa Federal constituency

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THE Labour Party candidate, Mr Thaddeus Attah has defeated Banky W of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the Saturday election for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Labour Party winner of the poll during a result collation at the Model Nursery and Primary School, Marwa, Lekki 1. The INEC returning officer, Prof Funmilayo Odukoya made the declaration. Attah won with 24,075 votes, beating his counterparts, Mr Olubankole Wellington (Banky W) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had 18,666 votes, and Mr Babjide Obanikoro of the APC, who had 16, 901 votes.

Decision2023: Nigerian Celebrities cast votes on Election Day (Photos)

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THE presidential and national assembly elections are underway, and Nigerians have come out in their numbers to exercise their civic responsibilities. Nigerian celebrities are not left out, as they have stormed their various polling units to cast their votes. Singer Paul Okoye, reality TV star Beauty Tukura, actresses Chioma Akpotha, Omoni Oboli, Chidi Mokeme, Adunni Ade, Ugezu Ugezu, Toyin Abraham, Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Blessing Obasi, Stan Nze, and Jemima Osunde, among others, have all shared photos and videos of themselves at their polling units.

R.Kelly gets 20 years sentence for child sex crimes while already serving 30 years

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R. Kelly, 56-years-old, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in a Chicago federal courtroom following his conviction last year on charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor.   The R&B singer is already serving a 30-year prison term for his 2021 conviction on racketeering and sex trafficking charges in a New York federal court.   US District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber said in court Thursday, Feb. 23, that 19 years of the 20-year prison sentence would be served concurrently, or at the same time as his other sentence. One year would be served consecutively, or after that sentence is complete, he said.   Kelly was convicted in September on three counts of production of child pornography and three counts of enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. A motion for a new trial was denied last week.   Prosecutors had asked for a 25-year sentence to be served once his other 30-year prison sentence is complete.   “Robert Kelly is a serial sexual predator who, over

Rapper Yung6ix Vows To Relocate To Nigeria if Peter Obi Wins

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Nigerian rapper, Yung6ix has said that if the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi emerged winner of Saturday’s election, he will relocate to Nigeria. Yung6ix made this known in a tweet on Thursday. The rapper, however, said he will move his investments to Ghana and South Africa if the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu wins. He tweeted, “If Peter Obi wins this election, I’m moving back to Nigeria.

I had dreams of playing in the NBA,’ Singer Burna Boy shares childhood dreams

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  Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has revealed that he nursed the dream of someday playing in the United States NBA. In a courtside interview before the NBA all-star game in Utah on Sunday, 19th February 2023, Burna Boy revealed that when he was young, he used to hope of one day playing in the NBA. Speaking before his performance at the halftime show Burna Boy said he had dreams of someday playing in the NBA but he got to perform at the NBA all-star game instead so he guessed he made it after all. The Grammy-winner was joined by Nigerian superstars Rema and Tems in an Afrobeats-themed halftime show that was watched by fans from around the world. The trio dazzled fans with a selection of their hit singles in what was a big night for Nigerian music. While Burna Boy didn’t realize his dream of playing basketball professionally, he has been able to become of the biggest African artist whose music has reached different corners of the world. In 2022, he released his 6th album ‘Love, Damini’ whic

Singer Davido gifts Tricycle Driver with 1 million naira

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido has gifted a die-hard fan of his a whopping sum of 1 million naira. Media personality Tunde Ednut posted a video of the fan, a tricycle rider named Musa, who decorated his entire vehicle with pictures and stickers of Davido. Ednut, who appeared moved by the display of fandom and love, captioned the video and asked Nigerians to join him in the search for the young man. Reacting to the post, Davido promised to gift the man 1 million naira.Hours later, the media personality Tunde returned to Instagram to announce that the boy has been found and that the money will be sent to him. Sharing the news, he shared a video of his team member with the guy. “I had to do a FaceTime video call with them oo! To be sure he’s the real guy, before I send the account to Davido for the N1,000,000, I want to be sure he’s the real guy. Now that I have confirmed it, he will get his N1,000,000 in a bit. “God bless Davido,” he wrote. Many fans are currently amazed at the singer’

Popular Musician, Yinka Ayefele Dispels Death Rumour

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Nigerian music producer, gospel singer, and Chairman of Fresh media group, Yinka Ayefele, has stepped forward to refute rumours that he has passed away by declaring that “I Am Alive And Well.” In response to a supposed Tik Tok video that went viral on Tuesday and claimed that he was dead, Ayefele reacted. It was gathered that the widely watched video, which was said to have been made by one David had his pictures and that of his triplet with a dirge from gospel singer Tope Alabi as the soundtrack. Ayefele responded to the rumour by stating that he had several calls from friends and loved ones yesterday asking how he was doing. The artist verified his existence and good health in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday night. He also questioned why someone would make a video to propagate false information about his death. According to him, he will not die but live to declare the glory of God. He said: “I will not die but live to declare the works of God. God knows the people b

Olakunle Churchill: Why I named my second son after my son with Actress Tonto Dikeh

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Nigerian businessman, Olakunle Churchill has finally revealed why he named his son with his wife, Rosy, after his first son with his ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh. Olakunle Churchill caused a massive stir in 2021 when he unveiled his son’s name with Rosy Meurer, King, the same name as that of his son with Tonto Dikeh. He was dragged along with his wife, Rosy, by social media users who accused him of being obsessed with Tonto, but he did not react or give a reason for his action. However, the estranged couple recently rekindled their squabble, and netizens have also resumed dragging Churchill for giving his two sons, from different women, the same name. Responding to a fan who asked why he gave his sons the same name, Churchill explained that it’s his choice that all his children’s names must start with “King.” “@_esteelouder listen king Andrea,King Churchill jnr. All of my male children’s name must start with King. It’s my choice just as the next ones name will start with king also.” He wrote.

Fraudster Jailed For Impersonating Nollywood Actor, Bolanle Ninalowo

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Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, on Friday, February 17, 2023, convicted and sentenced three internet fraudsters, Onukwugha Favour, Lawrence David and Omoghan Destiny Igbinosa, to prison on separate one count charge of impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. The charge against Igbinosa reads:”That you, OMOGHAN DESTINY IGBINOSA sometime between 2021 and 2022 at Benin, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did fraudulently impersonate the Identity of NINALOWO BOLANLE, a Nollywood Actor by fraudulently sending documents to one NEWON QUANON through the internet which documents you claim emanated from the said NINALOWO BOLANLE with the intent to gain advantage for yourself and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 22 (2) (b) (i) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 and punishable under section 22(2) (b) (IV) of the same Act”. The charge against Favour reads: That you, ONUKWUGHA FAVOUR sometime between

Popular Actress, Stella who brought comic touch to films is dead

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Stella Stevens, a Hollywood actress of the 1960s and ’70s known for her voluptuous figure and graceful comic touch in such films as “The Nutty Professor” with Jerry Lewis and the cruise-ship disaster story has died. “The Poseidon Adventure,” died February 17, 2023 at a nursing home in Los Angeles.  She was 84. The cause was complications from Alzheimer’s disease, said her son, Andrew Stevens. Ms. Stevens was a divorced teenage mother from Memphis when she drew the attention of talent agents who urged her to try Hollywood. As she was groomed as a contract player by various studios, she was often compared to Marilyn Monroe and 1930s star Jean Harlow for her smoldering blond looks.

Actress Chioma Chijioke's producer husband slumps and dies in Kuwait

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Nollywood actress, Chioma Chijioke, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of her husband, filmmaker Kingsley Anosike. It was gathered that Kingsley slumped and  The renowned filmmaker relocated to Kuwait in November 2022, with plans to establish a studio in the Asian country before his untimely passing.    Just days ago, Kingsley took to social media to celebrate his wife on Valentine’s day, February 14. He posted a lovely photo with his wife and wrote, “Happy lovely Val Day from the unbeatable Family!! Show love everywhere you go. We love you all”. Sadly, he has passed on to glory. May his soul rest in peace! In October 2020, Chioma Chijioke took to social media to mock those who believed she wouldn’t make it in marriage. She took to her social media page blast trolls while counting down to her 2nd marriage anniversary. The Talented thespian who got married in 2018 wrote, “Forever MrsA?? Some idiots think actresses don’t stay in their marriage, believing that they (

E-money @ 42: Five Star Group's CEO gives out 6 cars, many iPhones, and millions of cash to workers

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Nigerian business mogul, Emeka Okonkwo popularly known as E-Money, has celebrated his birthday by gifting expensive automobiles to his employees. On February 18, 2023, the millionaire known as Arab Money turned 42 years old, and in a typical manner, he handed out six automobiles and cell phones. The chief executive officer of Five Star Group made four employees happy, as well as comedians, Okey Bakassi and Yaw. His brother, KCee, posted a video of E-Money handing away six luxury automobiles to five employees, including a gold Toyota Land Cruiser, a black Toyota Land Cruiser, a black Toyota Hilux, a white Toyota Camry, and a blue Honda Accord. Kcee wrote; “Every February 18th which is today your birthday, you always have a way of putting smiles, joy and happiness in the lives of many from families, domestic staffs, company staffs, friends and entertainers by giving out luxury cars, money, houses, phones and some many other goodies,the spirit of giving we have in the family keep growing

Korra Obidi flaunts new Oyibo lover months after divorce

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Popular Nigerian singer and dancer, Korra Obidi, has seemingly found love again. Recall, the husband of the US-based dancer, Dr. Justin Dean had announced their divorce in April, a few days after they welcomed their second daughter together. The mother of two who recently finalized her divorce from her former husband, Justin Dean took to her social media to show off her new lover. The dancer was seen in the video making lunch with her white partner, which they shared. While they were having a good time, Korra embraced and joked with her alleged boo. A while back, Korra threw shade at her estranged husband, Justin Dean. The beautiful mother of two, in a video she shared online, took a dig at an individual who got access to her and decided to treat her like ‘she’s regular’. Korra, who recently finalised her divorce from Justin, said the access was subsequently revoked, leaving the individual stranded. “Imagine gaining access to me, then you try to treat me like I’m regular, then you get

Cleric gifts N3m to ailing Actor Fadeyi Oloro

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A popular cleric and senior pastor of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church popularly known as SPAC Nation, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega has given N3 million to ailing Veteran Nollywood actor, Ojo Arowosafe popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro. Pastor Adegboyega, who donated the money after the actor begged for financial assistance from Nigerians in a live Instagram session with Daddy Freeze on Thursday, claimed that he watched the Fadeyi Oloro while growing up. He thanked the actor, who resides in Oyo State for his role in representing Nigeria and Africa via his movies. The UK-based pastor said: “I know him very well. I was young but we all watched Baba Fadeyi Oloro ( while) growing up. He is one of our major legends in Africa.” When asked by Daddy Freeze how much he can give out of the three million naira that is needed by the actor, Adegboyega said, “I will give you three million to give baba.” In the meantime, the UK pastor has added that he will still continue to take care of the ailing acto

Actress Omoseyin tasked to pay N5m over alleged Naira abuse

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to an actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, who was arraigned before the court on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly spraying new naira notes at a party.  Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke who admitted the actress to bail in the sum of N5 million with one surety in like sum, also ruled that the surety must be a public servant in the service of the Federation or the Lagos State Government not below the rank of Grade Level 12, or a holder of a genuine statutory certificate of occupancy of a developed landed property within the Lagos State Municipality.  The court also held that the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the original statutory certificate of occupancy of the landed property is to be deposited with the Registrar of the court and in the case of the public servant, an official letter from his or her head of department stating the status and salary level of the surety.  The surety is to also produce to the cou

Why Singer Rihanna Won't Get Paid For Her Super Bowl Halftime Show Where She Announced Her Second Pregnancy

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  Rihanna will get nothing off her sensational Super Bowl halftime performance.   After several years of refusing to perform at the iconic sporting event, the 'Umbrella' singer finally agreed to get involved and set social media on fire by making a major announcement she's pregnant with her second baby. According to reports, Rihanna, 34, won't get a penny for her set, which is customary because her performance in front of the largest audience will lead to bumper record sales and further money-making opportunities. When Lady Gaga took part in 2017, her album and song sales skyrocketed by 1,000 percent.   And in 2020, Jennifer Lopez gained 2.3 million new followers across social media channels after she and Shakira performed.   Last year saw Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and 50 Cent took to the stage, for what many branded the best halftime show ever. In the week after the Super Bowl, Dr Dre saw album sales rise by 183 per cent, along with a 1

“Mama don reply me”: Portable hails Tiwa Savage as he leaks their private chat

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Controversial street-hop singer Portable has hailed singer Tiwa Savage on social media. Portable, who is known for his controversial nature, took to his Instagram story to share his private chats with the singer. The overjoyed singer hailed Savage as "Mama Ika of Africa," while hinting at some form of collaboration. Tiwa Savage responded to one of Portable's messages using a voice note that mimicked his controversial penchant: "Wahala, wahala, wahala." It is unclear where the conversation is headed; we can only hope it means a forthcoming collaboration between the duo. This is coming days after the controversial singer called on his senior colleagues, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, and urged them to do more for up-and-coming artists in the industry. Portable said this in a sit-down with Timi Agbaje, where he urged his senior colleagues to help emerging talents. The singer also urged the Afrobeats legends to help him too. In his words, "Abeg make una help me

Singer Rihanna pregnant with second child

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The 34-year-old singer revealed the big news as she performed at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime.   Singer Rihanna pregnant with second child, reveals baby bump during Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show (Photos/Video)   The proud mother-to-be took the stage dressed head-to-toe in bright red, revealing a baby bump, and becoming the first pregnant woman to star in the halftime show.   Singer Rihanna pregnant with second child, reveals baby bump during Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show (Photos/Video)   During the performance of her song "B**** Better Have My Money," the singer rubbed her stomach on stage in front of delighted attendees.   A rep for the singer has since confirmed to CBS News that she is pregnant with baby number two.   The Grammy winner and her beau, rapper A$AP Rocky, welcomed their first child in May 2022.

Blake lively and Actress Ryan Reynolds welcome fourth child

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed their fourth child together, according to Lively’s recent Instagram post. On Super Bowl Sunday, the actress, 35, shared a carousel of snaps with her 38 million followers, showing her smiling between Reynolds, 46, and his mother Tammy. In the caption, she wrote; “Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023” and added “been busy”. The couple, who got married in 2012, already has three daughters: James, 7, Inez, 6, and Betty, 3. The news of their fourth child comes after a source reported in November that Lively was close to giving birth.

Tems, Burna Boy, Kizz Daniels, other artists dominate 2023 Soundcity Awards

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The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 lived up to expectations as international stars like Burna Boy and Kizz Daniel won Best Performance/Best Artiste of the year. Out of the 15 musical categories, Nigerian singers, including, Asake, Fireboy DML, Ruger and others, won awards in 12 different categories. Ruger won the Best new artiste award, as Oxlade also won the Listeners choice category with ‘Ku Lo Sa’. Kizz Daniel’s Buga won the ‘Song of the Year’ award. Asake became the new male MVP, while Tems won the new Female MVP, adding to her list of wins in a year. Burna Boy won the African artiste of the year, further strengthening his African Giant title, while Rema secured the Digital artiste of the year. In the Best Collaboration category, Pheelz and Buju won with their song ‘Finesse’, and Ajebo Hustlers also grabbed the win as the Best Duo. Music Producer Magixsticks and Video Director TG Omori also won awards for their ingenious creativity. Magicsticks won the Best Producer award for ‘Organise’

Actor Nkem: Why Nollywood movies are better than other woods

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, has given a reason Nigerian movies are far better than those produced by other countries. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the actor stated that Nigerian films depict real-life situations and events and that comparing the quality of Nigerian films to those from advanced and developed nations is inappropriate. In his words; “The storyline we take is better than any story from any Woods, we don’t have the technology, but we have the story. We are a third world country coming up, and people should give us kudos for the level we have attained. I believe, with the stories and creativity among us, if we get the needed technology, we will go places. If you check the time and how we started, you give kudos because we are making a tremendous progress in the industry. With the kind of technology we have now, I believe Nollywood has a very far distance to go positively.”

Singer Davido’s daughter, Imade Adeleke hospitalised

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Imade Adeleke, daughter of Nigerian hip-hop sensation, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has been hospitalized. Imade’s mum, Sophia Momodu, posted clips online showing her (Imade) on drip. In the clip posted by Sophia on Snapchat, a drip was passed through Imade’s vein with a plaster holding tightly the needle that was used as she was captured assisting her in using the toilet. Although the mother of one did not comment on what happened to her, the video, however, shows that Imade is not in good health condition. Sharing a word of prayer for her daughter, Sophia captioned her post; “One thing about the devil, he is always gonna tell a lie, but we move”.

South African rapper, AKA shot dead aged 35

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Award winning South African rapper AKA, real name is Kiernan Forbes, has been shot dead in Durban, South Africa on Friday, February 10. The rapper who was based in Johannesburg flew into Durban earlier today February 10th for his birthday party which was scheduled to hold at Yugo Nightclub which he had advertised on his social media pages and asked fans to show up.   Two hours before he was killed, AKA had gone to Fish Restaurant on Florida Road with some friends and his bodyguard and posted his location on his IG page. After the meal, he stepped outside the restaurant and that was when he was killed shortly after 10pm.   There are witnesses claiming someone walked up to him and shot him 6 times and there are other reports that claim it was a drive-by shooting. That two cars drove by the restaurant as AKA stood outside with friends and was shot dead. A friend standing with him was also killed while his bodyguard was injured in the shooting. His friend and colleague, Da Les tweeted shor

"Nobody is self-made", Comedian Basketmouth appears to take a dig at Singer Peter Okoye of P-Square

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Comedian Basketmouth has been slammed by Twitter users for his post that appears to take a dig at Peter Okoye.    Peter, of the P-Square duo, had said during his fight with Seun Kuti, that his father was a nobody yet he made a name for himself.   He then asked Seun to drop the Kuti surname and see if anyone would know him.     Reacting, Basketmouth wrote:  "If our fathers never existed we won't  be here. Nobody is self made."   "I'm just saying, Basketmouth added. Basketmouth's tweet earned him criticisms from many of his followers who accused him of lacking comprehension. Earlier on, singer, Brymo had also weighed into the fiasco as he slammed Peter Okoye of Psquare fame, for belittling Seun Kuti. Chipping in, Brymo slammed Peter Okoye for undermining Seun Kuti. Defending Seun, he pointed out how Peter Okoye’s bragging about his status has belittled him. Instigating beef, Brymo stated that he doubted the singer’s success as he belongs to sponsors “Bros…you n

Rapper Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir Welcome Second Child

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Rapper Gucci Mane and wife Keyshia Ka'Oir have welcomed their second child together.   The couple welcomed a baby girl yesterday, February 8, 2023.   Gucci made the announcement on Instagram with photos of him, his wife and their newborn daughter.   He announced that she has been named Iceland Davis.   They are also parents to a son named Ice Davis. Keyshia has other children from previous relationships and Gucci Mane also has a son from a previous relationship.

"Help Those In The Trenches, No Be To Post Cars And houses” — Singer Portable tells Davido, Burnaboy, Wizkid, others

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has urged his senior colleagues in the music industry, Wizkid, Davido and Burnaboy, to support upcoming singers. Portable, who stated this in a recent interview with media personality, Timi Agbaje, said there are many talented singers in the ‘trenches’ and the A-list singers should help them rise. According to the ‘ika of Africa’ crooner, life is not about acquiring and showing off material possessions like houses or cars, but about helping people. Portable further appealed to the power music trio to also come to his aid and support his music career. His words, “Abeg make una help me, I still need help. You dey hear. Make una help me abeg. Make Wizkid Baba n’la, help me. You understand, no be to dey post cars, houses. Make them help people from the trenches. All those artiste dey wey sabi. Davido na baba, e don promise me, anyone wey pray for ur downfall go fall. After Davido na egbon Ogbonna (Burna Boy) make dem help me, dem no carry me join bod

Heartbreaking As Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele Loses Mum

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It is a heartbreaking time for beloved Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele as she loses her beloved mother. The actress’ older sister Olubunmi Akindele announced the death in a statement on Tuesday. The statement read: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023”. The devastating news is coming months after, Funke Akindele Bello had penned a sweet birthday message to her mother in celebration of her birthday. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, June 18, Funke Akindele appreciated her mother for being so selfless and kind. She noted how the lessons and mentorship she has given her has helped shaped her to the woman she is today. She prayed for many more years for her in health and wealth. “My sweet mummy I love you mum!?? Thank you for being so selfless and kind. Your lessons an

BBTitans: The Royals Become HoH, Jaypee and Lukay Bag Eviction

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Big Brother Titans housemates, Tsatsii and Ebubu have emerged Head of House for the fourth week. The pair identified as ‘the Royals emerged HoH after the housemates played a game flipping cups. Biggie had instructed that behind the line, each pair rep had 3 minutes to throw three balls at the target board. At the end of the round, the Royal and Maya emerged finalists. They were then instructed to flip the cups one by one using their fingers. Biggie said the cups had to flip onto the next cup, and had to land in an upright position or upside down. The Royals won the game and emerged HoH. Meanwhile, Jaypee and Lukay were evicted during the live show on Sunday.

Songwriter Korede Bello: Why I traded music for mass communication

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Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwakorede Bello has disclosed why he dumped his successful music career to pursue a degree in Mass Communication. Korede, best known for his hit single “Godwin”, a semi-gospel/pop song that topped many music charts across Nigeria, signed a record deal with Mavin Records with the release of the globally successful hit song “Dorobucci” in 2014. But at the peak of his career, the singer returned to school to pursue a degree in Mass Communication. In a recent interview with The New Telegraph, the singer opens up about how he has been able to cope with the mental health struggles that come with being in the entertainment industry, as well as his decision to leave his music career and study mass communication. “I love education, not so much traditional education, but I love to learn how the world works and how the human mind operates. So getting a degree in Mass Communication seemed congruent with my profession,” he said. Speaking further, he said: “W

Singer Beyonce Breaks Grammy Record For Most Wins Ever

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Beyonce on Sunday broke the record for the most Grammy wins of any artist, scoring her 32nd prize ever and fourth of the night to resounding applause. She clinched the title by winning the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for her smash “Renaissance,” thus surpassing the late classical conductor Georg Solti, who had 31 awards. “I’m trying not to be too emotional. And I’m trying to just receive this night,” Queen Bey said, wearing a shimmering, curve-hugging gown, with her hair in mermaid waves, as her peers stood to honor the 41-year-old in her history-making moment. Beyonce’s “Renaissance,” her seventh solo studio album, is a pulsating, sweaty collection of club tracks aimed at liberating a world consumed by ennui. Its release over the summer landed Beyonce at number one on Billboard’s top songs list for the first time in well over a decade. Beyonce’s soaring vocals have their place on “Renaissance,” but it’s the rhythmic, urgent call to the dance floor that stands out, and

2023 Grammys: Tems Makes History As First Nigerian Female Artiste

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Tems is officially a Grammy-winning artiste. The music star who earned three Grammy nominations at the 2023 Grammy Awards has won one out of the three thereby becoming the first Nigerian female artiste to win a Grammy award. TEMS WINS GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST MELODIC RAP PERFORMANCE The songwriter was nominated alongside Future and Drake for their single ‘Wait For U’ in the Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song categories. She won the Grammy for the Best Melodic Rap Performance. For her third nomination, Tems was credited as a songwriter on Beyonce’s Renaissance. Beyonce winning the category would earn Tems an award for the category as a contributor to the album. If Beyonce wins, this would be the first time a Nigerian artiste has won a major category at the Grammys. In two years, the Grammy-winning star has received many accolades including a recent Oscars nomination for Best Original Song with ‘Lift Me Up’, a soundtrack off Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, at the 2023

No money, no fuel, no water, no food. Uncle Buhari, all these in your regime – Singer Portable slams Nigerian President

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  Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has called out President Muhammadu Buhari over the country’s lingering fuel and cash scarcity. Reacting to the untold anguish and frustration most Nigerians are currently experiencing, Portable shared a video on his Instagram page lamenting the fuel scarcity, hikes in food prices, and difficulty getting money in banks. He blamed Buhari for the difficulties people are experiencing and slammed those hoarding the new Naira notes, fuel attendants, POS workers, and everyone making the country harder than it should be. Video here... https://videopress.com/v/NBLY2Kzl?at=15

Actor Mr Ibu opens up on relationship with ‘daughter’

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After being accused of infidelity, popular comic actor, John Okafor, who is popularly known as Mr Ibu, has said Jasmine Okafor, is his adopted daughter. The actor’s wife, Stella, had accused the actor of having a romantic relationship with Jasmine. Mr Ibu’s wife told a popular blogger, Gistlover, on Friday that Jasmine is having an affair with her husband and has taken over her husband’s Instagram account in an attempt to dupe him because he suffers from dementia and can’t remember things. In an Instagram session on Friday night, Mr Ibu said Stella is his second wife and that she is aware that Jasmine is his adopted daughter before he married her. Speaking on behalf of his father during the live session, Daniel said, “She is his 100 per cent his daughter not biological but adopted right from childhood.” The actor went on to say that he has been taking care of his wife and children, and that he has even bought her cars, which she has sold without giving him a dime. His son also stated t

EFCC grills 31-yr-old Nigerian Actress, Omoseyin for spraying naira notes

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Command, have commenced investigation of a Nigerian actress and cosmetologist, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, for allegedly tampering with the nelwy redesigned naira notes, an offcence contrary to Section 21 (5) of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Act, 2007. EFCC Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, in a press statement, Friday in Abuja, said Omoseyin was arrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Fraud Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday, along Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, following intelligence report. “The 31-year-old was arrested after the video of her spraying and stepping on the newly redesigned Naira notes at a party surfaced online. “In the viral video, she was also seen flaunting wads of the new Naira notes. “The suspect was subsequently handed over to the EFCC on Thursday, February 2, 2023 for further investigations. “Items recovered from her at the point of

Nigerian Lady in tears after watching Dark October on Netflix

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A Nigerian lady took to Instagram to share a video of herself crying, after watching, Dark October on Netflix.   The lady who was being consoled by  her friends, couldn't hold back her tears as she spoke of how the movie touched her emotionally.   Dark October, a movie produced by Linda Ikeji and directed by award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, Toka McBaror, brought to life the story of four young university students (ALUU 4), who were lynched in Port Harcourt in October 2012.  A tragic event that shook the nation.   Watch the video of the lady crying below. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjvmnVNt0Er/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Meanwhile, who else cried while watching this movie.

Singer Oxlade Ordered to Pay N5M Over Leaked Sex Tape

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Nigeria – A Lagos High Court has ordered popular singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, aka Oxlade, to pay Blessing John, the woman in his viral sex tape, the sum of N5 million. Recall that Oxlade’s sex tape, which was released on Snapchat in February 2022, went viral without the knowledge and consent of the woman involved in the video. It sparked public outrage, forcing Oxlade to issue an apology to his fans and the woman in the video. In a judgement dated January 24, 2023, Justice Olalekan Oresanya, described the action of the singer in secretly recording and releasing the tape online as despicable, horrendous, distasteful and classless. Blessing had filed a suit before the court on March 15, 2022, seeking N20 million damages and a declaration that Oxlade’s act of recording the explicit sexual acts without her knowledge and consent amounted to flagrant contravention of enabling laws and a gross violation of her fundamental rights to dignity, privacy and freedom from discrimination gu

Nigeria: Actress Gold Arrested For Selling New Naira Notes

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Several Nigerians have reacted over the arrest of a popular actress, Omoseyin Oluwadarasimi Esther, popularly known as Simisola Gold by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), over claims of selling the new naira notes. The report of the event which led to her arrest was revealed by the ICPC’s spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua in Abuja, on Wednesday. Ogugua asserted that her arrest was a result of intelligence gathering which made the agency’s operatives seek out and arrest the actress. Omoseyin who is also a social media influencer was accused of conniving with some key individuals in the financial sector of the country who are diverting the new naira notes from banking halls. The statement titled, ‘ICPC arrests woman offering new Naira notes for sale’ read, “ICPC has today, 1st of February 2023, arrested a woman, Omoseyin Oluwadarasimi Esther, with the Twitter handle of Lala, offering new naira notes for sale on social media. “The arrest was a r