Nigerian Afrobeats star, Crown Uzama—better known to millions as Shallipopi—has clinched TikTok’s 2025 Artiste of the Year, marking another major milestone in his fast-rising career. TikTok announced the win in a statement released in Lagos, noting that Shallipopi’s chart-topping hit “Laho” didn’t just dominate playlists—it set off viral waves...
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Popular skit maker and comedian Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus, has openly confirmed that his marriage to Ciana Chapman has come to an end—clarifying months of speculation that trailed the couple. Speaking during a candid TikTok live session, Sabinus revealed that the marriage, which began in 2023, ended...
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Face or 2Baba, has finally spoken out—though in the most cryptic way—amid the swirling controversy surrounding his marriage to Natasha Osawaru. On Wednesday, the usually private singer shared a brief but startling message on his Instagram Story: “Help me.”No explanations. No...
Edo State House of Assembly has issued a one-week ultimatum to Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, directing her to appear before its Committee on Ethics and Privileges following her recent spotlight in a viral social-media video. The summons was announced during Tuesday’s plenary, where Speaker...
Organisers of the 2025 DJ Marathon Festival has said preparations are advancing for a 96-hour nonstop beach party scheduled for Lagos from 29 Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, 2026. Founder of Afroxella, Buchi Henry, said on Tuesday interest grew rapidly after foreign party lovers began asking about Lagos’ famed...
Jimmy Cliff — the vibrant, soul-stirring voice behind some of reggae’s most enduring anthems — has died at the age of 81, his family announced Monday, closing a monumental chapter in the story of Jamaica’s cultural rise. His wife, Latifa Chambers, shared the news in a heartfelt post on...
Nigerian music star Falz (aka Bop Daddy) has publicly condemned President Bola Tinubu, holding him responsible for the recent surge in kidnappings and attacks across the country. On his verified X handle @falzthebadguy, the rapper did not hold back: > “YOU HAVE FAILED WOEFULLY @officialPBAT TENDER YOUR RESIGNATION NOW!” “OVER...
Popular comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has issued a blunt and emotional critique of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, warning that the country is fast slipping into a state of lawlessness while its leaders remain disturbingly quiet. In a candid post that has since triggered widespread...
Nigerian rapper and activist, Falz, has reignited a national conversation on leadership and accountability after drawing a sharp parallel between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s old political critique and the country’s present realities. The musician, known for his outspoken stance on governance, posted a pointed message on X (formerly Twitter),...
Internet users have gone into full outrage mode following a shocking mid-air brawl between social media firebrand Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof. The pair were captured in a viral video on Monday exchanging punches aboard a United Nigeria Airlines...
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has accused a group he described as a “syndicate of pull-Ned-down” of exploiting his wife, actress Regina Daniels, amid reports of marital tension between them. In a statement released by his Communication and Technical Action Team in Abuja on Monday, Nwoko...
Sen. Ned Nwoko has said that his embattled wife and mother of two, Regina Daniels must go through rehabilitation for drug reasons to safeguard her life and be in the right mind to raise her children. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
It was a weekend of international triumph for Nigerian music as some of the nation’s biggest Afropop stars delivered show-stopping performances across continents — a testament to the genre’s surging global influence. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Asake and Wizkid were major highlights in New York...
Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about his deep-seated fears when it comes to marriage — despite his fame, fortune, and years of success in the entertainment industry. Speaking candidly on HabbyFX’s YouTube show, the 42-year-old music producer revealed that his...
Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has stirred massive reactions online after unveiling her newly acquired luxury mansion in Lagos, even as rumours of trouble in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko continue to make headlines. The mother of two took to her verified Instagram account, @regina.daniels, to share a...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The 9th edition of Africa’s global music awards earlier scheduled to hold from November 25–30, 2025 will now take place from Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the...
‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift has retained the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks, with ‘Golden’ by Hunter/X:EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI in second. ‘Ordinary’ by Alex Warren, ‘Opalite’ by Taylor Swift and ‘Elizabeth Taylor ’ by Taylor Swift ranked third, fourth,...
Veteran Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has shared a deeply emotional open letter to commemorate his 25 years in the music industry, expressing heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has been part of his remarkable journey. In the message titled “ _Open Letter of Gratitude –...
Celebrated Nigerian singer and entertainer, Davido has revealed Akwa Ibom as the premier destination for his highly anticipated music concert, citing the state’s world-class facilities as the decisive factor behind this strategic choice. Davido in his remark at a pre-concert reception hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno...
After a whirlwind of online controversy and emotional videos that left fans deeply concerned, fresh reports suggest that Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has allegedly returned to her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko’s home. This comes on the heels of a storm of social media reactions following a viral clip that...