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I’m Happy I Didn’t Win Big Brother Africa Season 8 – Beverly Osu

Nigerian actress Beverly Osu has confessed that she is now glad that she didn’t win when she was a Big Brother Africa housemate back in 2013. Speaking during a recent interview with HIPTV, Osu opened up about her career childhood and career trajectory, notably her time on Big Brother Africa, which put her in the limelight. […]

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I Have Respect, Love For Wizkid – Nicki Minaj 

American rap superstar, Nicki Minaj has hailed the Nigerian music star Wizkid, describing him as “very cool and chill” while highlighting his intelligence and grounded personality. In a live stream on StationHead, Minaj expressed her deep admiration for Wizkid, calling him “really that guy” and sharing that she has “much love and respect for him.” […]

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Burna Boy Richest Nigerian Musician, Says Paulo Okoye

Music executive Paulo Okoye has claimed that Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is Nigeria’s wealthiest musician.  According to Okoye, Burna Boy raked in a whopping $70 million to $80 million in 2023 alone. In a recent interview on Daddy Freeze’s podcast, Okoye also highlighted Burna Boy’s lean team structure, consisting of just his mother, sister and a few […]

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Nobody Has Lived Up To 80 In My Family – Obi Cubana

Billionaire Obi Cubana has explained the reason for his mother’s lavish burial ceremony in 2021. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Cubana revealed that his family has a history of not living up to 80 with his father, grandfather and uncle all passing away before that age. Determined to break this “generational curse,” Cubana encouraged and celebrated […]

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Being Happy Matters More Than Staying Together – Yul Edochie On P-Square Feud

Actor Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between the music duo P-Square (Paul and Peter Okoye). Amid widespread calls for reconciliation, Edochie presented an alternative perspective on Instagram. Edochie argued that sometimes genuine peace is achieved through separation rather than proximity. He suggested that for some individuals, maintaining distance can be crucial for […]

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Drogba, Mikel ‘Begging’ Osimhen To Join Chelsea

Chelsea   are reportedly  deploying help from former players and fellow countrymen, John  Mikel  Obi and Didier  Drogba in last ditch attempt  to  secure  the signature  of  Victor Osimhen from Napoli. With Nigeria international  reluctant  about the idea of joining Chelsea because they are not in the Champions League, the English Premier League  side  according to Times Sport, are enlisting the  support of both Mikel and Drogba. “I hope that Chelsea fans […]

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Burna Boy Launches Football Academy

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, has launched a football academy with training centres in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.  The academy aims to create an environment where young players can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and technique, to excel in life beyond the sport. According to the academy’s website, the program is open […]

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Janet Jackson Reveals That Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson Are Related To Her

In an interview with Scott Mills on BBC Sounds, Jackson was asked if it was true that she is related to another legendary singer, Stevie Wonder. “He’s our cousin,” Jackson said as Mills expressed shock. “Not a lot of people know that. He’s our cousin on my mother’s side.” But that wasn’t all. Jackson added, “So […]

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Actress Omoni Oboli Announces Arrival Of Grandchild

Actress Omoni Oboli has announced the arrival of her first grandchild, a baby girl. She shared this on Instagram, revealing that the baby’s name is Naya, daughter of Omoni’s son, Tobe, and his wife, Marie, who tied the knot in March 2024. Omoni expressed overwhelming joy and gratitude, writing, “Our hearts are filled with gratitude and […]

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I Have Slept With Over 3,000 Men – Actress Nwachukwu Reveals

Nigerian actress, Esther Nwachukwu, has claimed that she has slept with over 3,000 men in her lifetime. Nwachukwu made this disclosure during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she also confessed her preference for married men, whom she described as “more important, mature, and understanding.” “My body count is more than 1,000. […]

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Portable Calls Out Davido Again

Controversial singer Portable has expressed disappointment and frustration with Davido. According to Portable, he anticipated Davido’s verse on his song but it didn’t happen. The controversy stems from a dispute between the two artists in June when Portable accused Davido of giving him bad advice during a dinner meeting in Atlanta, leading to Davido unfollowing him on […]

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I Just Sold One of My Mansions For $96 Million – Ellen DeGeneres 

Ellen DeGeneres is likely laughing all the way to the bank after unloading her sprawling California estate for a massive price tag. According to property records obtained by the Wall Street Journal, the TV personality and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have sold their 10-acre estate in Santa Barbara County for a whopping $96 million. The couple scooped […]

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I Miss My Old Self, Says Burna Boy

Afrobeats sensation, Burna Boy, has shared a reflective post on his X handle, expressing a deep sense of nostalgia for his old self. The “Last Last” singer admitted that he misses who he once was, recognising the significant personal growth he has experienced over time. Burna Boy acknowledged that his old self would likely struggle to […]

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I’m Comfortable Singing In Yoruba – Asake

Afrobeat singer Asake has revealed why he prefers singing in Yoruba during an Instagram interactive session with fans. He stated that while he can sing in English, he feels more comfortable expressing himself in Yoruba. Asake emphasised that fans who don’t appreciate his music in Yoruba should stop listening altogether. He said: “I am more comfortable singing […]

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I Still Get Royalties For Davido’s “Unavailable” – Logos Olori

Fast-rising singer Logos Olori has shared insights into his relationship with Davido and his time at DMW records. In a recent interview on Hiptv “Trending”, Logos Olori confirmed that he wrote Davido’s hit song “Unavailable” but acknowledged that Davido and Peruzzi made changes to suit their style. When asked about royalties, Logos Olori stated that he receives […]

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I Lost Myself After My Mother’s Death – Wizkid

Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has again mourned the loss of his mother, Mrs. Morayo Balogun, in his latest collaboration with Asake called “MMS.” In his verse, Wizkid shares his emotional journey since his mother’s passing. He revealed that he lost himself but found his purpose, singing about accepting his destiny and finding solace in his daily […]

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Rema Addresses Rumoured $3million Indian Wedding Performance Fee

Sensational singer, Rema, has finally responded to reports that he received a whopping $3 million for performing at the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India. In an interview with GRM, Rema confirmed the payment, stating, “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It […]

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Paris 2024: Nigerian Cyclist Borrows Bicycle From German Team At Olympics

In a display of sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, received crucial support from the German cycling team during the Paris Olympics. Ukpeseraye, representing Team Nigeria, found herself in a difficult situation when she had no bicycle to race with in the keirin and sprint events due to the short notice of her participation. “Due […]

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