Temi Otedola, the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has slammed popular social media commentator Daniel Regha over his recent comment on her engagement. We reported that Daniel Regha had, in a tweet, questioned why the billionaire’s daughters, DJ Cuppy and Temi Otedola, got engaged if they had no plans of tying the knot within…
Toyota engineers are working on a unique feature for electric cars – a realistic fake manual transmission. Although a manual transmission on an electric vehicle serves no functional purpose, it is being developed as an add-on for those who enjoy shifting gears in gasoline-powered cars. Toyota, known for its skepticism towards electric vehicles, is planning…
Following the cancellation of his concert in the Netherlands, singer Burna Boy has announced a new concert date for his fans. Grammy award-winning singer and performer, Burna Boy, has announced a new date for his ‘Love Damini’ concert in the Netherlands, which the singer cancelled due to circumstances beyond his control. The concert scheduled to…
Aliko Dangote, who was previously the richest man in Africa, has been displaced by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, according to the Forbes Billionaire Ranking. Dangote’s net worth has dropped by 20.7% due to the devaluation of the Nigerian currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The devaluation caused the naira to dollar exchange…
Singer Bebe Rexha experienced a frightening incident at a concert in New York on Sunday night when she was struck in the head by a phone, prompting her to be rushed off stage. Bebe Rexha shared a TikTok video showing her bruised face and bandaged head, reassuring her fans that she is okay. The alleged…
In a thrilling revelation for action film enthusiasts, the highly anticipated movie trailer for “Heart of Stone” has been unleashed, sending shockwaves of excitement through the industry. Set for release on August 11, the trailer offers a glimpse into the captivating world of espionage, led by the dynamic duo of Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan….
BMW recently unveiled an exhibit called “The Electric AI Canvas” at Art Basel. An extension of the “The Ultimate AI Masterpiece,” it marks the first time the virtual work is transformed into a physical art experience. Featuring the BMW i5 as a dynamic canvas for generative art, the exhibition includes works by contemporary artists and…
The COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 brought forth a surge of creativity, with Nigerian creatives finding innovative ways to showcase their talents. Streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok became their stages, allowing them to reach a wider audience. Despite limited resources and restricted movement, these young artists embraced alternative and unconventional styles of self-expression, using smartphones…
What can ChatGPT do for you? That seems to be the question that many people are asking themselves as the artificial intelligence chatbot continues to transform modern society. Using AI to complete tasks, whether big or small, is quickly becoming the new normal. There may be some of you who are searching for a job,…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Davido, has revealed that he is currently building a mansion for himself and his wife, chef Chioma, at the highbrow Eko Atlantic city, Lagos. The music star disclosed this while appearing on the latest episode of Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN. Davido said if he were to…
Netflix’s highly anticipated reality show spinoff of the hit series Squid Game, titled Squid Game: The Challenge, finally has a confirmed streaming date. After more than a year since its initial announcement and amid reports of concerning conditions during production, Netflix revealed during its Tudum livestream event that the show will premiere in November. Alongside…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has come under heavy criticisms on social media for cancelling his headline show scheduled for Saturday night at the GelreDome, Arnhem, Netherlands, after fans already filled the stadium. Fans reportedly filled the 41,000-capacity-seater waiting for hours for the ‘Last Last’ crooner to thrill them…
A global cyberattack orchestrated by Russian cybercriminals has targeted numerous businesses, universities, and government agencies, leading to efforts to assess the extent of the data compromised. While the full scope of the attack remains unknown, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that several federal agencies experienced intrusions, and additional businesses could also…
Popular Nollywood actor, Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu has won the Best Actor Award at the 2023 The African Film Festival, TAFF for his role in an Ugandan collaborative film, ‘Kafacoh’. Other winners at the awards ceremony include Cameroonian actress, Stephanie Tum who won the Best Actress Award for her role in the movie ‘When the Levees…
Reigning champion Max Verstappen continued his dominance of the 2023 Formula 1 season, clinching his fifth pole position of the year during a wet qualifying session Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Dutch driver is attempting to defend a Canadian GP victory for the first time in his career.Nico Hulkenberg…
The Recording Academy, organisers of Grammy Awards, has come under heavy criticism on social media for referring to Nigerian afrobeat superstar, Wizkid as an “up-and-coming artist.” The American award organisers had written Wizkid’s name under a post that read: “Who is an up-and-coming Black artist everyone should have on their radar?” shared via their Instastory….
Facebook-parent Meta has announced its plans to lower the minimum age requirement for its virtual reality headsets, allowing children as young as 10 years old to use the devices. This decision comes despite pressure from lawmakers who have urged the company not to market VR services to younger users. In a blog post, Meta stated…
Colombian pop star Shakira has revealed the most romantic thing she has ever done in her life.Shakira said that the most romantic thing she has ever done in her life was when she once stopped a plane to give her former partner and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique a kiss. The singer had a well-documented long-term…
YouTube has announced that it is relaxing the rules for its partner program, allowing new creators to start earning money from their video-making careers at an earlier stage. Despite this positive change, the situation is not entirely favorable for new content creators.YouTube is a popular platform for video content and has played a significant role…
Nigerian singer CKay, has attributed the global success of afrobeat hit songs to the trailblazing effects of the music of Tekno and Runtown. He stated this via his Twitter handle on Friday, June 16, 2023, affirming that someday in the future, the Nigerian music industry would sit at a roundtable to talk about the importance…
According to Eva Longoria, one of the co-stars of the long-running television series “Desperate Housewives,” the show would face cancellation in today’s era due to its racy and controversial themes. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Longoria expressed her belief that the show, which aired from 2004 to 2012, contained storylines that would cause outrage in current…
Asake has joined Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artists to achieve this phenomenal feat on the UK Charts. In just 24 hours after the release of his second studio album, ‘Work Of Art,’ YBNL singer Asake has joined Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artist in history to unlock this record on the UK…
Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, is in the process of selling the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA franchise has announced. The team will be sold to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, with Plotkin already holding a minority stake in the Hornets since 2019. Schnall, on the other…
Nigerian Megastar Omah Lay, has released the deluxe version of his debut album ‘Boy Alone’.He released the new album on June 15, 2023. The deluxe version comes off the back of the release of ‘Soso’ remix featuring Ozuna which was his first release of 2023. Since he broke into the scene in 2020 with his…
Kourtney Kardashian has shared exciting news with her 222 million Instagram followers—she and Blink-182 drummer, Travis Barker, are expecting their first child together. The 44-year-old Kardashian confirmed the pregnancy, revealing that she and Barker, 44, got married last year. During a Blink-182 concert at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday night, Kourtney Kardashian…
Asake, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, takes listeners on a captivating musical journey with his second album, ‘Work of Art.’ Seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary African music, Asake delivers a celebration of success and community through his innovative sound. The album opens with the meditative track “Olorun,” where Asake pays homage to the Supreme Being…
Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft have reached an agreement to incorporate Microsoft’s ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence software, into Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. The addition of ChatGPT aims to enhance the voice-command capabilities already present in Mercedes vehicles, allowing for more natural and fluid interactions with the driver. Currently, Mercedes drivers can use voice commands…
The ongoing rivalry between two renowned Nigerian Afrobeat icons, Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) and Davido (David Adeleke), continues to generate buzz within the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, Davido reignited the feud by asserting that he achieved fame before Burna Boy, referring to him as a “new cat” in the Nigerian music scene. Davido…
An Amazon worker and union organizer, Jennifer Bates, has been reinstated in her job after appealing her termination by the e-commerce giant earlier this month. Amazon confirmed that Bates, who became a prominent figure in the effort to unionize an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama, had been reinstated following the appeals process. Bates had received…
Popular Nollywood actress and producer, Destiny Etiko has publicly called out her colleague, Ruby Orjiakor over an alleged unpaid debt. Destiny, who made the call in a video shared on her Facebook page on Friday, dragged Ruby for a breach of contract and refusal to shoot her movie after payment. In the 6-minute clip Destiny…
A series of controversial proposals aimed at addressing the airline pilot shortage is creating complications for Congress as they consider new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies.One senator has issued a warning to fellow lawmakers, stating that they will bear responsibility if reduced pilot training leads to a fatal accident. The proposals presented by lawmakers include…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has picked a favourite between the two greatest active footballers, Christiano Rolando and Lionel Messi. In a chat with Red Radio, Wizkid was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo and after dilly-dallying, he eventually picked Ronaldo. He said, “I don’t watch football [laughs]. Ronaldo, I guess.” Asked who he…
Many top business leaders are expressing serious concerns about the potential existential threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the near future. According to survey results exclusively shared with CNN from the Yale CEO Summit, 42% of CEOs believe that AI has the potential to destroy humanity within the next five to ten years. This…
Disney’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Christine McCarthy has stepped down from her position and taking a family medical leave of absence. Effective July 1, Kevin Lansberry, currently the CFO of Parks, Experiences, and Products, will assume the role of interim CFO. Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed high regard for McCarthy, stating, “Christine McCarthy is one…
A Reddit blackout that began as a two-day voluntary shutdown has entered its third day, with no signs of ending soon. Over 6,000 subreddits, including popular communities like r/aww, r/videos, and r/music, remained inaccessible and in private mode. This prolonged protest is in response to changes in Reddit’s data policies, specifically the decision to introduce…
Indian chef Lata Tondon has reacted after Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, displaced her as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. We had earlier reported that Guinness World Records certified Hilda as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual on Tuesday…
Nigeria’s tallest man and actor, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, is dead. The 48 years old died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday night after a prolonged sickness. The news of his death was made known on Thursday, in a tweet by popular Twitter influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke. Announcing Agoro’s death, Adegoke tweeted; “Nigerian tallest…
Pixar Animation Studios has released a trailer for Carl’s Date. Opening exclusively in theaters on Friday, June 16, in front of Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, Carl’s Date marks a return to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy®…
A jury has delivered a verdict in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who filed a lawsuit against the company alleging wrongful termination based on her race as a White employee. Phillips, who had been employed by Starbucks for approximately 13 years and managed a region of stores, was fired following the arrest…
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed that Portuguese football prodigy Cristiano Rolando is his “very good friend.” He disclosed this while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the ABTalks podcast, hosted by Anas Bukhash. Davido, who made history as the first Nigerian artiste to perform at the FIFA World Cup…
In a significant shift, Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed by Constellation Brands near Mexico City, has emerged as the top-selling beer in May, dethroning Bud Light from its longstanding position. This development further highlights the challenges faced by the Anheuser-Busch brand, particularly after a transgender influencer’s Instagram post featuring a customized Bud Light can…
Famous Afrobeat singer Davido, has narrated the negative impact of his fame on his loved ones. Davido made this disclosure while admitting that being famous has some perks. Speaking in a recent episode of the ABtalks podcast, the singer explained that while he enjoys the advantages that come with fame, it has had a number…
Instant Brands, the manufacturer of popular products like Instant Pot, Corelle, and Pyrex, has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. This type of bankruptcy allows for the reorganization of the company rather than its complete liquidation. The filing occurred on Monday, citing tighter credit and higher interest rates as factors contributing to the decision. Despite…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has described those advising his wife, Zainab, to dump him over his infidelity as “bitter advisers.” The ‘Zazu’ crooner, who recently welcomed his fifth child with his fourth baby mama, actress Ashabi, claimed he has slept with many of the women advising his wife to divorce…
A US judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a video game maker. The judge, Edward Davila, scheduled a two-day evidentiary hearing on the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to take place on June 22-23 in San Francisco. Without the court order, Microsoft…
Nigerian hip-hop star Olamide has celebrated singer Rema as his hit song, ‘Calm Down’ becomes the most streamed African song on Spotify. ‘Calm Down’ hit 800 million streams on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The Plug founder, Bizzle Osikoya, shared the update on Wednesday with the caption “Amazing” via his Twitter handle, which Olamide retweeted with…
Days before the highly anticipated release of The Flash, Ezra Miller, the film’s star, made a surprising appearance at the Los Angeles premiere. Previously entangled in disturbing allegations and arrests, Miller had been absent from the movie’s press events. However, on Monday evening, they walked the red carpet, donning a white suit jacket adorned with…
Romelu Lukaku has received a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal, worth up to £20 million per season.The Saudi Arabian club is also targeting Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as well as Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez. Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea, met with Al-Hilal officials in Paris on Monday…
Amazon is testing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize customer feedback on its platform, potentially reducing the time shoppers spend reading reviews before making a purchase. For instance, on the product page for Apple’s third-generation AirPods, the AI feature now provides a summary of over 4,000 user ratings. It highlights positive feedback about…
Famous Nigerian singer, Davido, has revealed that he still mourns his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke who died last year. It should be recalled that Ifeanyi drowned at Davido’s Banana Island mansion in October 2022.In a recent interview with Omega, Davido said he still cries anytime he remembers his son’s death. He said many expected his…
