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  Nigerian hip-hop star Emeka Akumefule, widely known as Blaqbonez, has clarified that his rap feuds in the music industry are real and not crafted to gain attention. During an interview on Apple Music 1’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida, the “Back in Uni” hitmaker stated that his competitive ...

  Nollywood veteran Peju Ogunmola has made an emotional return to acting, months after the tragic passing of her only son, Ayomikun. In a heartfelt video posted on her Instagram page on Friday, the actress opened up about her healing journey, describing the past months as challenging and filled with ...

Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy has shared insights into his approach to discovering new talent, revealing that he prioritizes an artist’s personality, ambition, and mindset above mere musical ability. Speaking in an interview with RollingStone Africa, the renowned producer explained that signing artists to Mavin is more about identifying the ...

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has stirred conversations online after declaring himself the second-greatest African musician of all time, naming only Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti as greater. The self-acclaimed “African Giant” made the bold statement during a casual livestream session with Australian influencer Playboymax. “He [Fela Kuti] is the king. ...

Legendary Nigerian music producer and record executive Don Jazzy has revealed that he almost gave up on music following the unexpected end of Mo’Hits Records in 2012. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the Mavin Records boss opened up about how the fallout between him and D’banj left him ...

  American R&B sensation Ciara has lauded the remarkable transformation she observed in Lagos, Nigeria, noting that the city now boasts cleaner streets and improved road networks compared to her last visit. Speaking during her recent trip to Nigeria, the Grammy-winning star expressed her excitement about being back. “I’m so ...

  Former Big Brother Naija star Bella Okagbue has triggered mixed reactions online after expressing her belief that kissing or any form of physical intimacy before marriage is inappropriate. The reality TV personality shared her view in response to a viral social media post that condemned premarital intimacy and promoted ...

Popular Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has revealed why his viral Hallelujah Challenge is not monetized on YouTube. He recently had his say amid reports that he could have earned over N1 billion from the platform. Speaking during one of the live sessions of the ongoing challenge, the Evangelist shared that ...

Veteran actress Shaffy Bello has joined the renewed call for justice for the late Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje. Recall that the deceased recently died after she was allegedly sexually abused by her uncle and his son in Benue State. Sharing a picture of the alleged victim on her Instagram page, the ...

Popular comedian and Hollywood actress Wanda Sykes has recalled the infamous moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards. She recently revealed that Smith actually tried to apologize to her after the shocking incident. In a new Variety profile, Wanda spoke about the end of her Netflix ...

Popular singer Billie Eilish has said that billionaires should be doing more for the world. She recently revealed that the world needs more wealthy people who are ready to do good things with their money. Receiving the Music Innovator Award at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, the 23-year-old took the ...

Popular reality star Kourtney Kardashian has said that she prefers to work once a month. She recently revealed that she is very content with her present working schedule. Speaking on the latest episode of The Kardashians, which aired on Oct. 30, she shared what her priorities look like nowadays. Admitting ...

Grammy-nominated artist Davido has revealed that his 5ive Alive Tour will make a stop in Abuja on December 14, 2025, with a performance set to take place at Eagle Square. Sharing the news on social media, the singer wrote: “You asked for it… now it’s official! ABUJA — DEC 14TH. ...

  Nollywood filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli has shared a heartfelt message of appreciation to her fans and supporters for the overwhelming love and excitement shown toward her latest film, “Love in Every Word: The Wedding.” Taking to Instagram, Oboli expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of affection, noting that ...

  Reality TV star and media personality Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has opened up about her growing interest in politics, expressing a strong desire to promote effective governance and contribute to the betterment of Nigerians. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Tacha explained that politics has a ...

Popular singer Rihanna has opened up about her hair journey. She recently shared how she initially found it hard to embrace her natural hair, and fans have been reacting. Speaking on the Couch by Lena Situations podcast, Riri revealed that learning to love her hair was a long struggle that ...

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has pledged to keep clamping down on the rising trend of drug-themed parties across Nigeria. He recently warned that the agency will not tolerate any form of impunity in drug-related ...

Popular rapper Oladips has recounted how operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his home and detained him over unpaid taxes. He recently revealed that the incident took place some time last year. Speaking during an interview with HipTV, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji shared that EFCC officers suddenly ...

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has blasted Pastor Femi Lazarus, lead pastor of Light Nation Church in Abuja, over his viral remarks about women’s menstrual cycles. Recall that the cleric recently sparked public outrage after a video from one of his sermons surfaced online. In the video, the pastor suggested that ...

Popular streamer Adin Ross has reacted to a petition written against him, Drake and betting platform Stake. He recently described the class action petition as “bullshit,” and fans have been reacting. In a new clip taken from a recent stream, Ross shared that viewers can read through the documents on ...