Shatta Wale has reacted to the shocking revelation made by actress Yvonne Nelson on how she was pregnant and also aborted the baby for Sarkodie. Ghanaian artist Shatta Wale has reacted to the revelation made by popular Gollywood actress Yvonne Nelson in her newly released book titled “I am not Yvonne Nelson,” published on Sunday,…
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is undergoing its largest shakeup in history with the announcement of leadership changes. Daniel Zhang, the current chairman and CEO, will be replaced by Joseph Tsai as chairman and Eddie Wu as CEO, effective from September. Zhang will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of Alibaba’s cloud unit….
Popular American rapper Milton Powell, professionally known as Big Pokey, is dead.The 45-year-old singer collapsed on stage while performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday night. Footage from the event showed the Houston-born rapper with a mic in his hand, speaking with a DJ on stage when he exhaled heavily, tripped, and fell….
Popular comedienne, Real Warri Pikin, has revealed that her suicidal attempt made her venture into the crib-cracking business. She said she took the decision in a bid to motivate others who are going through similar challenges. It should be recalled that Real Warri Pikin revealed that she contemplated suicide several times between 2017/2018 because of…
Russell Simmons’ daughters and ex-wife have taken to Instagram to make disturbing claims about the music mogul’s alleged emotional abuse and increasing volatility. Father’s Day brought forth complicated emotions for Ming and Aoki Simmons, as well as their mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, leading each of them to express their grievances with Russell, their father and…
The Afro-fusion superstar is about to release his fifth studio album this summer. Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and performer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has announced the official title of his next album. The award-winning singer, who recently signed a management deal with American multinational music recording label Def Jam, is about to…
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Binance, Mr Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has called Binance Nigeria Limited a scam entity, noting that the cryptocurrency exchange has issued a cease and desist order. In a recent tweet, Mr Zhao said, “Binance have issued cease & desist notice to the scammer entity Binance Nigeria Limited.” He further added…
Nike released a statement in response to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for 25 games of the upcoming season, siding with the high-flying star “on and off the court.” Morant, 23, received the hefty suspension due to brandishing a firearm on social media a second time despite an eight-game punishment after the…
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford is set to become the club’s highest-paid player with a staggering new £375,000-a-week contract. Rashford is expected to commit his future to the Red Devils and put pen to paper on an extension, with boss Erik ten Hag confident the forward is keen to stay. However, it is increasingly unlikely…
Davido has responded to a tweet about him dying by a social media user following Burna Boy’s concert cancellation in The Netherlands. Award-winning singer and performer David Adeleke, who is popularly known as Davido, has responded to a post made by a social media user talking about his burial following the ongoing debate on social…
At least 12 countries have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows the completion of qualifying fixtures with Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have booked their spots from Group A. The Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 3-2, while Guinea-Bissau won 1-0 at Sao Tome and Principe.Zambia joined South Africa as another COSAFA nation going…
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…
