Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that he bagged a multimillion-naira endorsement deal at the age of 17. He said he had just two songs when a telecom company gave him an endorsement deal worth N20 million. The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner disclosed this in a recent interview. Davido said: “I remember when MTN, a telecommunication…
Nollywood actress and media personality, Nancy Isime has turned down a marriage proposal from popular rapper Blaqbonez. The ‘Sex Over Love’ crooner appeared on the latest edition of the Nancy Isime Show and stylishly used the opportunity to express his love for the actress. He declared his willingness to marry the thespian if she was…
Popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has replied critics who claim she speaks with a fake accent. The ‘Duduke’ crooner has been ridiculed by internet trolls who insinuated that she speaks with an imitative American accent. But the singer in a video message she recently shared on her social media page, insisted…
Annie Macaulay Idibia, the wife of renowned Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, who is popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has appealed to Nigerians to refrain from criticizing her marriage. In a video that went viral on social media, Annie expressed her plea during her recent appearance on the Young Famous and African reality show. The…
In anticipation of Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Showcase, there have been numerous rumors circulating about potential appearances and announcements. One company that has garnered significant attention is Konami, especially after recent Silent Hill announcements. However, it appears that one of Konami’s other major properties may not remain exclusive to PlayStation. Insider Gaming reports that the highly…
Last week, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K Games, released its latest financial report, sparking interesting discussions about Xbox and Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. During a Q&A session, 2K CEO Strauss Zelnick shared some insights. In an interview with IGN, Zelnick expressed his support for the merger, suggesting that Microsoft’s investment would benefit…
A$AP Rocky, the rapper known for his hit “Fashion Killa,” recently stood up for his lady, Rihanna, during a confrontation at a club. When a fight broke out near them during a night out, A$AP took to the microphone to address the situation. In a video circulating on social media, A$AP can be heard saying,…
Members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation are murdered under mysterious circumstances in the 1920s. Starring Brendan Fraser, Jesse Plemons, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Tantoo Cardinal, the movie is scheduled for an October 6, 2023 release. Check out the official trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio!
Johnny Depp, known for his party-loving reputation at the Cannes Film Festival in the past, reportedly chose a more subdued approach this year, focusing on his health and rest. After the premiere of his new film ‘Jeanne de Barry’, the 59-year-old actor decided to skip the after-party and opted for a quiet night at his…
Take-Two just had an earnings report out, and there is one particular section that appears to be quite attention-grabbing. Looking ahead to the future, Take-Two says that Fiscal 2025 is a “highly anticipated” year for the company. I think we know what that means, but see if you can figure it out: “In Fiscal 2025,…
Famous Nigerian comedian and content creator, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed why he doesn’t promote nudity in his skits. According to him, he doesn’t allow nudity in his skits because his aim is to create family content.He spoke at the SMFest in Owerri, the Imo State Capital. Sabinus said: “I have…
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido, has said marrying his wife, Chioma, was the best decision he ever made. It should be recalld that Davido announced a few months ago that he married his longtime girlfriend, Chioma Rowland, shortly after the death of their son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, who drowned in a swimming pool at…
Ace Nigerian artist Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, known as Spyro, recently disclosed that he resorted to taking out a bank loan to finance one of his songs. Spyro revealed that he obtained a loan to finance his track titled ‘Funke,’ which featured popular artists Davido and Mayorkun. Unfortunately, the song did not perform as expected in…
The Nigerian singer has made it known that his sixth studio project is already in the works.Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Sadiq Onifade, popularly known as Wurld, has teased a new single that will be off his new album. The highly talented Afro-fusion act, whose 19-track RnB and Soul album, “My WorlD With U,”…
Burna Boy who had hinted on dropping a new song in 2023 has shared a snippet of an unreleased project that has got fans excited. At a fashion show in Paris the singer, songwriter, and Grammy award-winner, captivated the audience by offering an exclusive glimpse of an unreleased song that left attendees in awe. During…
According to the Hollywood podcast Video Archives, Rick Dalton, the actor known for his role in the 1960s television series Bounty Law and a series of Westerns filmed in Italy, has passed away. The podcast reported that Dalton, whose fame grew after a run-in with his neighbor Roman Polanski and a strange home invasion orchestrated…
Biodun Stephen’s ‘Sista’ is headed to Prime Video in a few weeks. The prolific filmmaker took to Instagram to thank her dedicated fans and share her exciting lineup for June, 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Biodun Stephen (@biodunstephen) Written and directed by Stephen, Sista follows a single mother’s sacrifice to…
Afrobeats’ international success led international record labels to open their doors to Nigerian talents who are taking the music to international listeners. Davido is one of Africa’s biggest artists who’s signed to Sony Music UK through its subsidiary RCA. The hitmaker has been on the label’s books for some time now and today, he announced…
American ace rapper, singer, and songwriter Durk Derrick Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, has surprised his Nigerian fans with his latest announcement. The Chicago rapper, who is a favorite for American hip-hop lovers in Nigeria, especially in the “trenches”, recently recorded a number one feat on Apple Music Nigeria with his song with heavyweight…
Seun Kuti’s Spain concert is in jeopardy following his recent arrest. According to Sahara Reporters, the Afrobeat musician was scheduled to perform in Majorca, Spain, on May 20, 2023. However, this appears to be on hold, with the singer in police detention for an extra four days following an extension to facilitate further investigation into…
Rapper and actor Ludacris — whose real name is Chris Bridges — was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was the 2,756th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded in the “Motion Pictures” category. His daughter, Karma Bridges, made a surprise appearance and described Ludacris as “my rock, my…
Nigerian singer, Joeboy has finally unveiled his latest body of work titled ‘Body & Soul.’ This time, Joeboy, sets to achieve both sonic depth and commercial appeal with this new album as there are a number of featured artists on ‘Body & Soul.’ The album contains 15 songs, including previously released tracks such as ‘Alcohol’,…
The late Tupac Shakur will have a stretch of an Oakland street renamed for him after a unanimous vote by the city council. Shakur was born in Harlem and later lived in Baltimore, Maryland; and in Marin City, California, but credited Oakland as the location where he got his “game” and launched his career, according…
News of Netflix’s first African animated original first broke in 2019. Originally titled Mama K’s Team 4, the project is the brainchild of Malenga Mulendema, one of the eight winners in a pan-African talent search by Triggerfish and The Walt Disney Company in 2015. She was inspired by the lack of representation and diversity in…
Rema has reacted to one of his numerous achievements which is his Guinness World Record with the song ‘Calm Down.’ Talented singer and performer Divine Ikubor who is popularly known as Rema, took to his social media platform today, Friday, May 19, 2023, to speak about his Guinness World Record of having the first song…
Numerous reactions have trailed 2Baba’s recent statement on the infidelity of men who are married or in a relationship. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Innocent Idibia who is popularly known as 2Baba has triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media following his recent statement on the infidelity of men who are either married or…
The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) wraps up tonight with the announcement of this year’s winners. Below is the list of winners being updated as they are announced: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Bimbo Ademoye – Selina…
NetherRealm and WB Games have unveiled Mortal Kombat 1, the next installment in the Mortal Kombat game series. This new game promises a “reborn” take on the series, introducing new fighting mechanics and game modes. While specific details are currently scarce, players can expect to see a roster of familiar characters, as well as “Kameo…
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter…
A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted an application for an extension of remand of popular afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 23.Simon Lough (SAN), who led a police legal team to the court on Thursday, had moved the application. He…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Temz, has beaten American female music stars to a new record on the Billboard chart. The Nigerian achieved the rare feat after her song ‘Free Mind’ broke the record for longest running number one by a female artist in Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart history. The song maintained…
Check out the official trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One starring Tom Cruise, as fans of the high-octane action sequel count down to the July 14, 2023 release. Watch the trailer below:
Numerous celebrities are regularly spotted at the Crypto.com Arena for Los Angeles Lakers games and one of those celebrities who always has a courtside seat is Kim Kardashian. As reported on Marca, the reality TV star is always a regular supporter of the Lakers, but what few expected was that she would be so vocal…
Nigerian-American music artist, Jidenna has said his current relationship started as polyamory.He disclosed that his girlfriend was seeing two other men when he met her initially. The singer revealed this in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. He said he was comfortable with the situation because he was also dating another woman at…
Singer Davido in his recent interview has revealed how much he will charge for any collaboration from now on. Still buzzing on the success of his fourth studio album ‘Timeless,’ multiple award winning singer and performer David Adeleke who is popularly known as Davido has revealed how much he would be charging for every collaboration…
WWE Legend, Billy Graham is dead. Billy passed on at the age of 79. He had been on life support for three weeks after battling congestive heart failure, diabetes, hearing loss, and a significant infection in his ears and skull.His wife Valerie announced on Monday, May 15, that his doctors wanted to take Billy off…
The Afrobeat musician is expected to be out of police custody tomorrow after he was granted bail. Ace Nigerian rappers Vector tha Viper and Falz have reacted to the arrest of their friend and colleague Seun Kuti after he assaulted a police officer. The Grammy-nominated singer became a nationwide topic after he was seen on…
The anticipation grew as the scheduled news conference for “Jeanne du Barry” at the Cannes Film Festival faced delays. Both the film’s actress-director, Maïwenn, and lead actor, Johnny Depp, were noticeably absent. Speculations arose: were they intentionally avoiding questions? Maïwenn, who faced accusations of spitting on a journalist, and Depp, who recently won a defamation…
Maria Chike Benjamin has released a new episode of “Healing With Maria.” In this episode, Maria sits with Womiye Remilekun, who courageously shares her story of surviving sexual abuse as a child. She talks about her experience of being molested by someone she trusted, the mental trauma it caused into adulthood, and her journey to…
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are…
Made Kuti has reacted to his uncle Seun Kuti’s arrest by the police and the negative comments from trolls on social media. Grandson of Afrobeat legend late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Made, has reacted to the arrest of his uncle Seun Kuti by men of the Nigerian police force following an incident involving him slapping a…
The sonic artiste like many others, aired his opinion over the ongoing Seun Kuti police saga. Nigerian sonic singer, songwriter, and performer Brymo slammed his colleague Peter Okoye over the recent police saga involving Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. Seun Kuti became a nationwide topic after he was seen on video assaulting a police officer on…
Joeboy has stunned fans with the collaborations that would be on his ‘Body & Soul’ as the official tracklist of the project has been confirmed. As anticipation for Joeboy’s upcoming album ‘Body & Soul’ builds fans have been stunned with the collaborations that would be on the project as the singer releases the official tracklist…
The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command has requested a remand order from the court to detain Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician, for 21 days. This comes after he was secretly arraigned at the Yaba Magistrate Court without notifying his lawyers. The police prosecutors claimed in court that the assaulted policeman was in a coma…
Sylvester Stallone, the 76-year-old actor, holds the belief that young love is akin to “a temporary form of insanity,” and he is determined to shield his daughters, Sophia (26), Sistine (24), and Scarlet (20), from heartbreak in their romantic relationships. Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, he expressed his intention to prevent them from making…
Meadow Walker, a 24-year-old model and daughter of the late Paul Walker, believes she receives signs from her father who tragically passed away in a car accident in November 2013 at the age of 40. Meadow, who stars in the latest installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, ‘Fast X’, feels a strong connection to…
Multiple award-winning superstars, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage all reacted to the Lagos-based chef, Hilda Baci’s attempt to break the existing longest cooking marathon record shortly before she went ahead to break the record and set a new one. Wizkid was part of the viewers on Hilda’s Instagram live session during the cook-a-thon where…
Heavyweight Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about talks of releasing a joint album with his Nigerian counterpart Wizkid. Davido, who is currently the talk of the town after he released his highly anticipated studio album ‘Timeless” after taking a break from the music scene, has reconfirmed that he will…
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has been arrested by the men of the Nigerian police force and here is why the singer was arrested. Following a shocking incident involving the Grammy award-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Seun Kuti and men of the Nigerian police force on Saturday, May 13, 2023, on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in…
Congratulations to Hilda Baci, the head cook at FoodbyHilda, who has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. FoodbyHilda embarked on this incredible journey on May 11 and concluded it on May 14, 2023, after 88+ hours of non-stop cooking. The feat was broadcast live on multiple social media channels, allowing audiences…
