At the 2023 BET Awards, Nigerian superstars Tems and Burna Boy took home the gold. Nigerian superstars Tems and Burna Boy took home the top honors at the 2023 BET Awards, which was hosted at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. On June 26, 2023, the celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary featured outstanding performances by rap greats like KRS1, Big Daddy, and Fat Joe. It was the second year in a row that an Afrobeats artist would play at the main event after Fireboy’s appearance last year. Nigerian megastar Davido performed at the program and delighted the audience with…
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Simi discusses her two-year journey as a mother The singer is managing to juggle motherhood and her work. Simi, a Nigerian singer, has talked openly about her two-year journey since becoming a mother and the difficulties she encountered. The performer opened up about embracing motherhood while attempting to continue her profession in an exclusive interview with Cool FM. Simi described becoming a mother as the most amazing thing she has ever done and expressed her wonder and excitement at the experience. She acknowledged, though, that as she started this new chapter of her life, she occasionally felt vulnerable. The singer…
Phyna Calls Out Multichoice In response to the controversy the episode has caused online, Phyna claimed Multichoice had wronged her because ChiChi was the one who initially criticized and body shamed her Ijeoma Otabor aka Phyna, the Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ Housemate who won, claims that scenes from her altercation with fellow ex-housemate Chichi were cut from the reality program. In last night’s Reunion episode, Phyna revealed the information. Phyna and ChiChi got into a physical altercation on Thursday’s program over ChiChi’s assertions that she is the oldest among the BBNaija Season 7 Housemates. In addition, Phyna said that…
Nollywood director Zeb Ejiro is back and having a great year With the 90s smash Nollywood drama series “Ripples,” Zeb Ejiro’s comeback journey continues. The seasoned professional began his comeback with Domitilla: The Reboot and is currently working on a Ripples sequel and a Sakobi remake. The original show’s creator and producer, Zeb Ejiro, has remade a modernized version dubbed Ripples: New Generation. Firstly, The 2023 series starts up years after the events of the 1990s program, which had its NTA debut in 1988 and ran for five years. In addition, Thirty years after the original show ends, Ripples: New…
Mark Zuckerberg accepts Elon Musk ‘s challenge to a cage match Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, and Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, have both agreed to a cage match challenge. It is going to be a battle of billionaires as the two have agreed to slug it out. The owner of Twitter had on Wednesday challenged Mark Zuckerberg to a duel after receiving subtle shadiness from a Netizen. Firstly, Musk made a dig at Mark by implying that he wants to take over everything and, if he could, would also rule the entire planet. However, One online user…
Harrysong, a well-known musician and performer, makes a scene by reminding everyone of his wife’s birthday. The singer who late last year welcomed a daughter with his lovely wife, honors his wife on her birthday. Harrysong thanked his wife for being a wonderful woman in a statement shared on his Instagram account, but he also reminded her that he planned to take a second wife. He said this: The birthday note has subsequently elicited conflicting responses from online users. Some thought it was disrespectful, while others thought it was funny. Comments following Harrysong’s birthday note to his wife woleadebayo noted:…
Celebrity crossdresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has admitted that he is dating a well-liked Nigerian billionaire who has many women’s hearts. Bobrisky stated on his Instagram page that people, especially women, would be in awe if they knew who his babe is. He claims that he is presently dating a well-known billionaire who has many Nigerian women’s hearts. His post: “Sometimes I wish to post my boyfriend. But naaa. I want some of dis girls to cover their eye in SHAME.. I’m dating one one of ur popular billionaire.” He further added: “If many of you know…
On June 29, Shakira will release a brand-new song that she co-produced with Manuel Turizo. Shakira continues to take vicious shots at her former partner Gerard Pique in a sneak peek for her new single Empty Cup. The 45-year-old hitmaker posted a six-second sample of the new song on Instagram, and astute fans immediately saw that it made reference to her breakup with the footballer. Since their breakup in June 2022, when Shakira learned that Gerard had been unfaithful thanks to an empty jar of jam in her refrigerator, she has never failed to make reference to the cheating scandal…
Hours after Yvonne Nelson accused the actress of having an affair with Iyanya, Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh threw shade at her. In her recently published book, Yvonne Nelson alleged that Iyanya, her ex-boyfriend, had an affair with Tonto Dikeh while they were still dating. Yvonne claimed that Tonto frequently visited Iyanya and occasionally spent the night there. “Anytime I left Iyanya’s place, another actress came over to him and sometimes slept over. The person turned out to be Tonto Dikeh of Nigeria. When I was convinced about the authenticity of this information I received, I was heartbroken. I took to…
Recent reports disclose that the renowned American rapper, Milton Powell, widely known as Big Pokey, tragically passed away while engaging in a conversation with a DJ on stage. Witnesses state that he exhaled forcefully, lost his balance, and fell. The performer, whose real name was Milton Powell, stumbled backwards on stage during a Juneteenth-themed event at a bar on Saturday. Witnesses quickly stepped in to provide assistance to the 45-year-old individual before they were transferred to a nearby hospital. The incident occurred on Sunday. During a performance at Beaumont’s Pour09 Bar, Powell was caught on camera falling backwards while holding…
“Life has been challenging” says Larissa, Davido baby mama Larissa London, Davido baby mama, confesses about how difficult life has been for her and says that her uploaded photo of Davido and Dawson is more than a year old. She said this while responding to comments from her admirers who asked her a variety of questions during an Instagram Q&A session. Her eagerness to upload the picture of Davido with his son on Father’s Day was mocked by one online user. In response, she said that the picture was an old one from the previous year and that, if she…
Yvonne Nelson discusses her relationship with artist Sarkodie in her new book ” Yvonne Nelson, an award-winning actress, claims that musician Sarkodie denied her after she became pregnant. The actress admitted that, following a brief romance with Sarkodie, she had an abortion in 2010. She has this to say: “I had gone for a pregnancy test to confirm what becomes the most obvious conclusion for a sexually active young woman who misses her monthly flow. I was in the company of Karen. And when the test result was ready, I wasn’t strong enough to open it. She did and declared…
Tiauna Jackson debuts Jacksmacked, a streamer with a focus on Nollywood Tiauna Jackson, a young black creative, quickly discovered that despite having degrees from prestigious universities like Chapman University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), she was unable to enter certain rooms, obtain an entry-level position at talent agencies, or sell a single script. After receiving rejection for a number of years, Tiauna Jackson made the decision to take matters into her own hands and started the Jackson Agency, making history as the first black woman to own a full agency. She later became the first black woman…
A sneak preview of Crayon’s new album Crayon, an Afrobeats superstar, has hinted at the release of his debut album. Since entering the public eye, Crayon has established himself as a phenomenal talent, and with the success of his 2022 hit single “Ijo (Laba Laba),” he established himself as a dependable chorus master whose talents will enhance any record. However, Crayon has been teasing the release of his debut album, expressing his eagerness to share it with the audience. On June 17, 2023, Crayon announced this information via his Twitter account. “The fact that I’m dropping my debut album is…
The Mami Wata by C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi will soon be available in Nigeria. The award-winning film’s producer and partner/head of production at Fiery Film Company hinted at a release date on Twitter. MAMI WATA Nigerian theatrical release date. Announcing soon,” she announced. One of a Nigerian director’s most eagerly awaited films is the upcoming, acclaimed West African folktale. The film has received positive reviews, numerous prizes, and foreign deals after having its global premiere at Sundance earlier this year. It also had its African premiere at FESPACO. To attend the 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN, which runs from June 23 to July…
CREAM Platform and Parallex Bank collaborated with Bank of the World to introduce a New Feature ‘Bid Of The Week. A network of cultural and creative businesses called the Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts and Music (C.R.E.A.M.) Platform is thrilled to announce that it has partnered with Parallex Bank, a reputable financial institution, to launch a brand-new feature called “Bid of the Week” (BOW). With this partnership, players will have the opportunity to win amazing prizes including televisions, generators, refrigerators, and cash sums for as little as one naira! The innovative and fascinating feature known as “Bid of the Week” (BOW)…
For the 2023 BET Awards, the BET has revealed a sizable lineup of Hip Hop celebrities. The 2023 BET Awards will honor the genre’s longevity and five decades of Hip Hop by bringing together rappers from various eras for a special occasion that will travel back in time. The BET Awards 2023, scheduled for Sunday, June 25, 2023, would feature an unprecedented lineup of artists, according to a BET announcement made on June 16, 2023. From West Coast to East Coast, Trap to Bounce, Afro Beats, and Dance Hall, the culture’s finest are set to deliver a full range of…
The second album by Nigerian sensation Asake, “Work Of Art,” is currently available via YBNL Nation/EMPIRE. The 14-track album contains the singles “2:30,” “Yoga,” and the most recent one, “Amapiano,” which has Olamide as the only featured artist. The rising star achieved a career milestone of over 1.75 billion streams and counting, and recently released the album. However, Asake collaborated with several producers on the record, most notably his regular partner Magicsticks and Nigerian producer BlaiseBeatz. During the rollout, Asake published many cinematic images, including “Amapiano,” taken in Lagos, “Yoga,” captured in the gorgeous Senegal, and “2:30,” shot in Los…
“Una dey leak record?”-Burna Boy warns those leaking his new song on a live video Angrily admonishing his close buddies who leaked his next song on a live video is Nigerian musician Burna Boy. The tireless international superstar is committed to creating music of the highest caliber and delighting his fans and music lovers with his extraordinary talent. His close friends were spotted attempting to listen to one of his unreleased tunes in an Instagram live video clip. Unfortunately for them, the musician entered the room at that same moment and observed that they had interrupted the song. He asked…
Hilda Baci breaks another Guinness World Record With her Cook-a-Thon award, well-known cook Hilda Baci establishes yet another Guinness World Record, making her acknowledgement tweet the best-performing tweet in GWR history. You may recall that the organization had honored the outstanding Nigerian cook weeks after she had finished a 100-hour Cook-a-Thon challenge that had received a lot of Nigerian support. It appears that supporters of the Akwa Ibom chef flocked to the Guinness World Records’ official Twitter page to respond to the story. The post received an astounding 25 million hits before reaching over 27 million at the time this…
Tallest man in Nigeria passes away after a protracted illness… Afeez Agoro, who had a remarkable height of 7 feet 4 inches, passed away at age 47. The tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Oladimeji Agoro, a Nigerian actor and model, unfortunately died after a protracted illness. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the actor was reportedly hurriedly rushed to the hospital; nevertheless, despite medical interventions, he passed away due to complications associated with his condition. His demise is a tragic blow to his loved ones, close friends, and admirers who attentively followed his journey. Agoro made a request for financial…
Drake and J Hus on the “Declan Rice” remix would be wonderful – Odumodu Blvck Odumodu Blvck, a Nigerian hip-hop artist, discusses his astonishing climb to popularity on Apple Music’s The Dotty Show. One of the musicians who is bringing much-needed complexity and excitement to the Nigerian Hip Hop industry is Odumodu Blvck. He combines Hip Hop and Highlife to create a distinctive sound that is gaining popularity. In a recent interview on The Dotty Show on Apple Music, Odumodu Blvck discussed how he became successful in the mainstream and his intentions to restore Hip Hop to its heyday. Odumodu…
See Mompha’s reaction to Bawa’s suspension as EFCC chairman. Mompha, a well-known businessman and frequent target of the EFCC, responds to AbdulRasheed Bawa’s suspension as chairman of the anti-graft organization. In order to conduct an inquiry into the chairman of the EFCC’s actions while in office, president Bola Ahmed Tinubu had placed him on indefinite leave. Mompha, who frequently finds himself in the anti-graft agency’s crosshairs, erupted in laughter and used many laughing emojis in the comment section. He wrote: Netizens have noted that his joy might be shortlived as the next chairman might…
#FeatureByHollantex: The ”Together with Hollantex” television commercial, starring Diamond Platnumz, has finally been released by Hollantex, the Wax fashion leader. A stunning display of color, creativity, talent, and fashion are all featured in the TVC, which also tells a heartwarming message of unity and happiness. The entire family is seen dancing with Diamond and enjoying themselves in the second half of the television commercial. The African spirit, which places a strong emphasis on family and community, is beautifully captured in this section of the TVC. The graceful dance steps and the vivid colors are a celebration of life and love.…
revelation that Dawson is his son… Different people have responded on social media when Afrobeat musician Davido revealed that he has a son named Dawson. Recall how social media fans woke up to images of Larissa, Davido’s fourth baby-mama, who had a baby bump that was widely believed to be Davido’s. Due to the boy’s uncanny similarity to Davido, many people believed the report that he had another child with a different woman in London. According to reports, Davido tested Dawson’s DNA to determine if he is in fact his son. Davido and Larissa have discussed their kid, Dawson, for…
#FeaturebyShawaiz: The short film “Dangerous Silence “ was screened at Golden State Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Ariel Lavi wrote and produced this film. Ariel Lavi is an Award winning International Film Producer and Screenwriter. He produced films in the US, Mexico, Nigeria, Dubai, Canada. He was nominated 54 times and participated at 80 film festivals in 24 countries. He is the owner of Lavi Company in Miami, FL. ( ALAVI Corporation). The film he wrote and produced in Nigeria “Dangerous Silence “ won 10 awards, and screened in the US,Canada, India, Malaysia, Bahrain, Taiwan, Nigeria,…
The musician is still grieving the loss of his son Ifeanyi. The legendary musician from Nigeria, Davido, has opened up about how he is adjusting to the untimely death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. On June 12, 2023, the musician talked openly about the crippling melancholy that has overtaken him ever since Ifeanyi’s tragic passing in a podcast interview with Million Dollaz Worth Of Game. Ifeanyi’s terrible drowning in a pool at Davido’s house in Lagos on October 30, 2022, was the unfortunate episode. The artist has been able to find comfort in his songs despite the enormous pain. Timeless,…
Nedu Wazobia, a well-known OAP, describes how he lost an endorsement arrangement as a result of the untrue rumor that he despises women. In a recent episode of their Honest Bunch podcast, Nedu Wazobia, real name Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, disclosed that he had lost a brand agreement three weeks prior. He claimed that he had lost it because it was being spread that he detested women. The brand, which he identified as a beverage company, informed him that he would no longer be offered the deal because his reputation as a misogynist would negatively impact their brand and turn off…
Davido And I Raised Money By Selling 20 Tvs From His Father’s House B-Red, who is a well-known Singer tells the story about how he and his cousin sold up to 20 TVs to raise money for their musical careers. B-Red recalled how music mogul Don Jazzy had offered to aid them if they would only return to Nigeria and thus was in an interview in an echo room. They made the decision to break into Davido’s father’s home to sell off numerous Tvs because they didn’t have any money of their own. This was in an effort to…
2023 BET award nomination: Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Asake nominated The nomination list for the 2023 BET awards has been released and some Nigerian superstars made the cut. Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, and Best International Act categories. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been nominated for four Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in the 2023 season. The ‘Last Last’ singer competed in the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist category against other international talents like Chris Brown, Drake, The Weekend, and Usher. Burna Boy…
