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“Afrobeats has no substance, it’s just about having an amazing time” – Burna Boy

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has angered netizens with his criticism of Afrobeats.

Burna Boy said that most Afrobeat musicians lack life experiences, which renders their music empty, in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.

He characterized Afrobeat music as exciting and entertaining but devoid of real-life experiences.

Burna Boy characterized musicians as having their own ups and downs in life, including good days, terrible days, and difficult moments that surround the creation of music.

The self-acclaimed African Giant discussed the necessity for artists to incorporate real-life experiences into their works of art, noting that the genre is “literally nothing”.

Burna Boy said,

“Because of where I am from. The sh*t I have to go through to maneuver and just stay with my crown on my head. (It is harder for people that know you best to love you the most). Because they do not know you best. You just think they do.

When you start going around the world and you start seeing that there are actually motherf**kers that know me a lot than the people that share the same (not experience)… because 90 per cent of them [Nigerian musicians] have no real life experiences which is why most of Nigerian music or African music or afrobeats as people call it, is mostly about nothing, literally nothing.

“It is why you hear most of Nigerian music, or Afrobeats as people call it, is mostly about nothing. Literally nothing. There is no substance to it. Like nobody is talking about anything. It is just a great time. It is an amazing time. But at the end of the day, life is not an amazing time.

No matter how nice of a time you are having now or you are had at some point or you plan to have, you are still going to face life. Me speaking for myself, the artiste is the person who has good days, bad days, great days, and worst days.

So, for me, I feel like music should be the essence of the artiste. The artiste is a person who has good day, bad day, his great days and worst days. So, I’m dropping a project that should be a window for the fans to see those experiences.”

Watch him speak below.

Woman k!lls her co-wife’s 4-day-old son with insecticide in Bauchi

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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Furera Abubakar, for the murder of her co-wife’s four-day-old baby in Bantu village, Ningi Local Government area of the state.

According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, the suspect applied a liquid insecticide called Gramalin on the unhealed umbilical cord of the newborn, leading to the baby’s tragic demise.

Woman k!lls

The incident reportedly occurred on August 19, 2023, just days to the scheduled naming ceremony of the child.

The statement reads,

“The incident was reported to the Ningi divisional police headquarters on the 19th of August, 2023 which revealed that the four-day-old baby was born on the 15th of August, 2023 and was murdered by the suspect Furera Abubakar on the 19th of August, 2023 before the naming ceremony,” the statement read.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a co-wife to The nursing mother (victim’s mother). The suspect entered the co-wife’s room with insecticide liquid (Gramalin) and applied it to the unhealed baby’s umbilical cord.

“The liquid which was suspected to be corrosively affected, and led to the deterioration of the baby’s health eventually led to his death.

“The investigation is discreetly ongoing, after which the suspect will be profiled and charged in court accordingly.”

I want to start my own family and have babies – Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega

Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega

Nigerian footballer and Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega has revealed that she can’t wait to start her own family.

Ordega, who was part of the Super Falcons team that was eliminated by England in the round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, shared this in a recent interview with Eagles Tracker.

She pointed out that there is high chances of her becoming pregnant and having children before the next World Cup in four years.

Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega

According to the 29-year-old footballer, people should not should not be surprised if they don’t see her on the team.

Speaking to the sports outlet, she said,

“Four years? I think I will be pregnant, I think I will have my babies then. Four years, I might have babies. I love babies. I might really.

“I might have babies. I don’t want to play football forever. I’m a woman. I’m beautiful. I don’t wanna play football forever. I want to start a family. I’m not saying in the next four years but if una no see me make una know say I don…[smiles].

“It can happen in the next one or three months. It doesn’t matter. It is what you want that God will give to you.”

BBNaija All Stars: “Somebody is definitely going to be pregnant for me by December” – Neo to Tolanibaj

Neo to Tolanibaj

Neo Akpofure, one of the housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Naija all stars show, has revealed his desire to become a father by this time next year.

The 29-year-old reality TV star stated this during a conversation with his romantic interest, Tolanibaj, on Tuesday evening, August 22.

 Neo to Tolanibaj

According to him, he is ready to meet the love of his life and start a family by December, precisely in four months time.

Speaking with certainty, he said he wants to get someone pregnant by December and become a father in 2024. He also noted that he would like to be the sexiest husband ever to his partner.

In other news, TolaniBaj has revealed why she is constantly fighting with her fellow female housemates over her co-star, Neo Akpofure.

She shared her reason for being overprotective with Neo on Sunday night, August 20, after he confronted her for fighting with Ceec after she spotted them talking.

Recall that TolaniBaj clashed with the 30-year-old lawyer and accused her of always interrupting other people’s conversations, and lacking proper social etiquette.

She also body-shamed Ceec by calling her a “stupid dwarf” and making other unpleasant remarks about her weight.

Reacting to this, Ceec slammed Tolanibaj for being insecure about Neo, and said she acts like she has never seen a man before. ICYMI, read here

After the heated altercation, Neo took it upon himself to confront TolaniBaj about her recent disruptive behavior in the house. He expressed his concern that her constant display of jealousy were causing embarrassment to him.

In her defense, Tolanibaj poured the blame on Neo for giving other women audience and granting them access into “her territory”.

She further explained that she sees that the other women are interested in him, and she fights with them to prevent them from getting too close.

When Neo questioned what she meant by “seeing the other women’s game”, she said she perceives things that he might not be seeing.

“I can see their game and I’m cutting their wings. I don’t want to lose weight because of a man. Babes will conveniently enter my territory and you’d say but this is my guy,” she said in part. Watch here

Actress Whoopi Goldberg reveals the truth about her sexuality following claims that she gives off lesbian vibes

Actress Whoopi Goldberg reveals

American actress, Whoopi Goldberg has opened up about her sexuality following observations that she gives off ‘lesbian vibes’.

During a recent episode of The Best Podcast Ever, where she was joined by Raven-Symoné and her spouse, Miranda, the 67-year-old actress talked about the speculations on her sexual orientation.

The popular ‘Sister Act’ star revealed that she is not a lesbian but she has willingly played lesbian roles in movies.

Actress Whoopi Goldberg reveals

Whoopi said, “Women have been asking me this for as long as I’ve been around, I am not a lesbian. But I know lots of them, and I’ve played them on television.”

In response, Miranda commented, “I think this is a secret fantasy of Raven’s! I think she just wants everybody to be gay and she’s just really hoping you’ll come out right here right now.”‘

“It is!” Raven admitted, and then said: “So if you want to tell us anything, Whoops, you’re more than welcome to!”

Actress Whoopi Goldberg reveals

The mother-of-one continued: “But I have always had lesbian friends but they’re just my friends.”

She also recalled a conversation with one of her lesbian friends where she set clear boundaries about what she would allow.

“I’m not gonna kiss you, but I’ll kiss you over here, I’ll do this but I’m not going to do this… And they’re like, “OK!”” she explained.

Meanwhile, Whoopi is currently single, and just this month, she admitted that she regrets getting married, despite having been married and divorced three times.

Paul Okoye showers his girlfriend, Ivy, with sweet words following speculations of reuniting with ex-wife, Anita

Paul Okoye showers

Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, has shut down speculations of dumping his girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma, and reuniting with his ex-wife, Anita Okoye.

Recall that Paul recently caused a buzz online after he took his ex-wife and their children to his concert rehearsal in Detroit, Michigan.

Paul Okoye showers

The former couple took to their respective social media pages to share a video of their family outing. This sparked mixed reactions from netizens, with many praying for their reconciliation. Watch here

However, some trolls went a step further to mock Ivy for thinking Peter will leave his family for her. They flooded the 22-year-old’s comment section with mean comments.

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To quell the speculations and criticism, Paul himself took to the comment section of Ivy’s latest post to hint that they are still together.

He commented, “A babe ❤️😍😘, to which Ivy responded, writing “Baby Boy”

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A while back, Ivy shared an adorable video that captured their sweet moments together.

Taking to her Tiktok page, Ivy shared a video of memorable times with him to thank him for always wanting to see her happy.

The first part of the video montage showed them having fun on a boat tour.

Another captured the beautiful moment they were on a video conversation with each other when the singer was out for an event.

She appreciated Paul Okoye for being deliberate in his desire to see her happy. Watch here

BBNaija All Star: Seyi Awolowo tenders apology for saying his sons will run “train” on people’s daughters (video)

Seyi Awolowo tenders

Reality TV star, Seyi Awolowo, has tendered an apology to his fellow housemates for the loose remark he made about women over the weekend.

It will be recalled that the father of one, a boy, stated that he wants to give birth to boys so that they can run “train” on people’s daughters.

Seyi added that he has opened a bank account for his son and unborn sons to pick up women as they please, and sleep with them. He noted that his cars will be readily available for them to use for their philandering activities.

Seyi Awolowo tenders

He stated this during a conversation with Whitemoney, Soma, and some other male housemates after the Saturday night party on August 19.

His statement sparked outrage on social media, with many viewers of the show dragging him to filth for objectifying women.

Some accused him of being a terrible father for having an immoral plan for his children, instead of a good and positive plan for their future. They also called for his disqualification from the show.

Well, during his diary session on Tuesday, Biggie asked if he could remember some of the things he said after the party, specifically how he said his sons will run train on people’s daughters.

In response, he said he was under the influence of alcohol that night, but upon the realization of the gravity of his statement, Seyi was awash with emotions and tendered an apology to Biggie.

After his diary session, Seyi also apologized to his fellow housemates for his “disgusting” and “embarrassing” utterance. He urged them not to take offense when they see the video after the show.

The 33-year-old housemate was also seen telling Alex that he feels he has disappointed his family and wants to go home.

Watch the video below,

Netizens dig up old video of Tolanibaj claiming not to be sǝxually attracted to Neo following recent fight with Ilebaye over him (watch)

Tolanibaj claiming

Social media investigators have dug up a throwback video of Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Tolanibaj, saying she doesn’t find her co-star and romantic interest, Neo Akpofure, sexually attractive.

This comes after she clashed with Ilebaye for talking to Neo after their therapy session on Tuesday, August 22.

Neo had approached Ilebaye for a little chitchat, but Tolanibaj wasn’t having it at all and attacked the 22-year-old housemate.

Tolanibaj claiming

She warned her to respect her boundaries and not talk to Neo. This escalated into a verbal fight and Ilebaye lambasted her for always fighting over a man that is not even hers.

In response to the chaotic scene, Neo dragged Tolanibaj into the toilet and warned her to stop embarrassing her in public, adding that he is tired of her volatile emotions.

The incident caused a huge stir online, with many viewers of the show expressing their disappointment in Tolanibaj for acting desperate on National TV.

Tolanibaj claiming

Some also uncovered a video from the BBNaija lockdown reunion show in 2021 where Tolani claimed not to be sexually attracted to Neo, who was dating Vee at the time.

She stated that though she thinks the Delta-born housemate is handsome, she doesn’t find him sexually attractive.

Responding to this, Neo’s former partner Vee remarked that Tolanibaj was desperate even though she claims not to be.

Watch below,

“Don’t use me to chase clout” – BBNaija star, Uriel fires back at Erica over tweet

Uriel fires

Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Uriel Oputa has fired back at her co-star, Erica Nlewedim, for throwing shades at her.

This comes after Erica took to Twitter to subtly react to a video of her (Uriel) saying Pere Egbi has a big male member during her post-eviction media rounds.

Uriel fires

The 29-year-old actress had accused Uriel of speaking about men’s body parts even though she slut shamed her in the past.

Uriel fires

“The person who slut shamed me has spent the last few weeks talking to the media about different guys body parts”, she tweeted.

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In response to the tweet, Uriel took to her Instagram page to warn Erica against using her to chase clout, adding that she was only responding to a question during the interview.

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A while back, Uriel reacted to the kiss fellow housemates TolaniBaj and NeoEnergy shared last night during their pool party.

Recall that before she was evicted from the Big brother house, Uriel expressed her love interest in NeoEnergy and the duo had shared multiple kisses.

Taking to her Instagram page after the Thursday night pool party, Uriel stated that the kisses she had shared with Neo were better than that.

According to her, if she ever made her way back into the house, it would be way better.

She wrote;

“My kiss was better
Or should I say kisses a
Don’t make me use Google map to locate that house
0000
If I ever enter that house again
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Otilo”

“I cannot be subjected to blackmail” – Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere reacts to the allegations by his alleged babymama

Founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere has reacted to the accusations laid against him by his alleged baby mama.

Recall that a while back, Happie Boys, the security guards he sponsored to Cyprus, called him out and accused him of abandoning them there. The late Deborah’s family also called him out and accused him of moving them to a new location and abandoning them.

Another accusation came up from a lady who claimed to be his baby mama and revealed that the clergyman forced her into an intimate relationship despite knowing she was engaged to an usher in his church.

Reacting to all the accusations against him, the pastor took to Facebook to release an official statement and reveal that he was being blackmailed.

According to him, a doctor was demanding 1 million dollars from him, but he would not be subjected to it as he would use the money to help the less privileged.

He wrote;

“APOSTLE CHIBUZOR CANNOT BE SUBJECTED TO BLACKMAIL
I have been reading comments on social media posts concerning the allegations against OPM and I see so many people blaming the happy boyz that was sent by Apostle Chibuzor G Chinyere to Cyprus.

They are not responsible for the blackmail. There is a supposed Doctor in US that called Daddy OPM demanding for one million dollars from him or his group will fight him. He said they operate in West Africa, Europe, America and made a list of some prominent Nigerians that has settled them.

Apostle as a man who’s passion is to help the less privileged and put smiles on people’s faces would rather use that money to bless more lives because that is what will make God happy.

First, they recruited the happy boyz, then fabricated news about Late Miss Deborah’s family which all turned out to be fake.

This said person is busy bringing up strategies and recruiting people against the man of God promising to relocate them and their families to America. That him and his team are in partnership with SIMMONS UNIVERSITY USA. We reached out to the President SIMMONS UNIVERSITY and sadly, they confirmed that they don’t know him.

This same man promised to connect the happy boys to the president of Cyprus and take them to America. That’s the reason the happy boys said OPM abandoned them and refused the flight tickets that was bought for them.

If they need help, Apostle would generously help them but trying to gain through blackmail will not work.

The offerings and tithes are for the work of GOD and to help the less privileged.
For more than 12 years, GOD has been using his Daddy OPM to help the less privileged and he will never stop or be discouraged.

“Apostle Chinyere slɘpt with me and several other girls under his roof” – OPM pastor’s alleged baby mama reveals (Video)

A lady who claims to have a child for him has made startling accusations against the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, revealing that he slept with her and other women within his house.

The woman made the accusations while speaking with Dr. Daniel Ochu, a human rights activist.

The woman who claims to have been pregnant by him said in her exposé that she had worked under the clergyman’s roof up until the day he allegedly made a sexual advance toward her.

She said that this event occurred in 2019, when she was 18 and getting ready for her wedding.

She alleged that she told him that it was improper because she was getting married to an usher in his church and he was a pastor. So her first response to the offer was negative.

According to the woman, he became enraged at her for turning down the offer and secretly threatened her, which drove her to accept. She did, however, impose the requirement that he always use protection when they sleep together.

She added that the OPM pastor refused to use protection during their escapades, and they repeatedly had sexual relations, which led to her being pregnant.

Additionally, she said that the OPM pastor carried on in the same manner with other females after she left the residence, saying that one of the women had taken in for Apostle Chibuzor and that the baby’s mother is presently in Lagos.

Watch her speak below.

 

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“It’s good Fela didn’t exist in this generation, those celebrating him today would’ve been calling for his arrest” – Burna Boy

Nigerian superstar singer, Burna Boy has stated that it was fortunate that Fela Kuti didn’t live in the modern period because his alleged followers would have denounced and demanded his incarceration.

In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in New York, Burna made this remark.

Burna Boy, whose maternal grandfather Beson Idonjie served as Fela Kuti’s first manager, argued that it was advantageous for Fela to live in the generation that he did because it allowed him to utilize music to convey his message.

He said;

“What I have realized is that the times are really funny. Fela in his time was going through things that, if he was here today, it might have been a whole different feeling like a whole bunch of people from Nigeria who you see today celebrating Fela, are the same people that would have been tagging the police to go and arrest Fela if there was Twitter then.

So, at the end of the day, I feel like God doesn’t make mistakes. You know what I mean like the times are just perfect for everyone, you know. If he [Fela] was here today, like his career started now, he may not have the space to explore that [his conscious creativity] because there is too much in this day and age that it just doesn’t interlock with the spirits. Right now, spirituality is almost non-existent.

Now, it [the society] is just mostly run by stupidity and ignorance. It was still the same back then [during Fela’s era] but it wasn’t as amplified or accessed [as it is today]. Now, everything is defined by stupidity and ignorance.

I’m grateful for the fact that he [Fela] existed in his time so that we can get an experience of the true organic nature of what he was, the essence of what he stood for and the messages he passed across to us.”

BBNaija All Stars: Lucy Edet requests voluntary exit after 2 days in the house (Video)

Big Brother Naija All Stars houseguest, Lucy has
announced her willingness to voluntarily exit the reality show.

During her first diary session on Tuesday, August 22, only two days after moving in, Lucy informed Biggie of this decision.

On Sunday, Ebuka ushered Lucy, from the Lockdown edition, into the house alongside, Kim Oprah, Omashola (Pepper Dem) and Prince (Lockdown).

The N120 million ultimate prize was not meant for the four of them to compete for. Lucy claims that the reason she wanted to leave was because she became upset following her altercation with KimOprah, another houseguest.

The 33-year-old chef believes that if she stays in the house much longer, she may have to fight someone, and she is attempting to prevent that.

She lamented that KimOprah accused her of acting like she knew it all during their task, which gravely upset her.

Lucy said;

“I am pissed and I am ready to go home, this whole KimOprah thing, I wanted to know if it’s the task you gave her.

I’m not sure if you gave Kim a secret task because I don’t understand what she’s doing. I thought we are supposed to be on the same side. I don’t get.”

However, Big Brother asked Lucy to confirm if she wanted to leave the house, and when she did, he told her that she would be called to address the issue later.

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“A lot of women are single because of their indecent lifestyle” – Singer, Spyro

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro, has noted the reasons why so many contemporary women are still looking for a partner.

He said that the women who frequently lament being single are to blame for their lack of relationships because of their frequent displays of immorality in public.

The “Who’s Your Guy” singer said this as a guest on The Honest Bunch podcast, which actor and on-air personality Nedu Wazobia co-hosts.

He asserted that men may determine a woman’s decency simply by perusing her social media profile and assessing the information shared there.

According to Spyro, no sane man would want to wed a woman who flaunts her body or twerks for attention on social media.

He clarified that while some men enjoy a woman being sexually provocative with them in secret, they do not enjoy it when what is supposed to be private is visible to everyone.

Watch him speak below:

In other news, popular Barbadian singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna has reportedly welcomed her second child with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.

According to TMZ, the 35-year-old singer gave birth to a baby boy two weeks ago, specifically on Thursday, August 3.

The outlet added that though they don’t know the full name of her newborn, they are aware that the first name starts with an ‘R.’

Rihanna announced her second pregnancy while performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2023, where she proudly showed off her baby bump.

The celebrity couple, who started dating officially in 2020, already have a son name RZA Athelston who was born in May 2022.

Congratulations to them!

Portable and his wife celebrate one-year wedding anniversary in style (Video)

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife in grand style.

In a recently uploaded video, the singer was seen holding his wife’s hand as they walked down an unidentified street.

They were followed by fans and well-wishers who were eager to celebrate with the beautifully dressed couple.

This beautiful moment, captured in a video, has caused a buzz on the internet, as netizens wished them a happy life together.

Watch the video below.

In other news, Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has denied the allegations that she was dating her male closest friend, Enioluwa Adeoluwa.

Despite frequent misconceptions that suggest a love relationship between them, Priscilla made it plain that Enioluwa is her best friend during a conversation with Punch.

Even though she agreed that such presumptions were regularly made, she said they didn’t affect her.

According to her, she has learned to ignore and channel her energy into positive things like money, as being constantly talked about meant one was important.

“When people see a male and female together, they just assume that they are dating. I am a very hardworking person, and I connect with a lot of important people, including celebrities and media personalities. It is normal for people to make assumptions, so I don’t really let it get to me. Enioluwa is actually my best friend.

I have learnt to ignore and not focus my energy on things like that. Rather, I channel my energy into positive things, such as making money. Sometimes, negative comments can work in a positive way. When people talk about one, it means one is important,” she added.

Churchill Olakunle breaks silence on alleged divorce from wife

Nigerian businessman, Olakunle Churchill has finally spoken up after speculations of divorce surrounded his marriage to actress Rosy Meurer recently.

Recall that a while back, an unverified report claimed that the celebrity couple were having a marital crisis due to alleged infidelity and domestic violence.

In a seeming reaction to the numerous news stories, Olakunle Churchill took to his Instagram page to state that hearing terrible news is more pleasurable than receiving good news.

According to him, when individuals hear good news, they often remain quiet, but when they hear terrible news, they typically spread it like wildfire.

However, since he has no influence over what other people believe or how they see him, he has chosen to devote all of his attention to improving himself and concentrating on his quest.

He went on to say that the same individuals who criticized him would also appreciate him.

He wrote;

“When people hear good things about you, they stay silent. When they hear bad things about you, they spread it like wildfire. When they hear nothing about you, they make things up.

However, it’s important to remember that you cannot control what others say or how they perceive you. Instead, focus on being the best version of yourself, and concentrate on the journey, the same mouth that bites you will celebrate you.”

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Why you should get the all new OPPO A78 device

OPPO A78 device

The most amazing experience in the 21st century is the swift transition in technological evolution. Only a few years ago a cell phone was only confined to making calls and sending SMS messages. Today, there is just so much more you can do with a mobile phone and that’s on the technological advancements of the times we live in. A mobile phone has moved from just a communication tool to being an important companion meeting different needs as they arise on a very regular basis.

Here are five interesting features of the new OPPO A78 that will blow the minds of its teeming customers across the country.

Trendy design that gets you noticed
The OPPO A78 takes your attention from the very first moment you behold it and that’s thanks to its Ultra Slim Retro design that stands it out in midst of so many mobile devices. Its 2.5D right-angled middle frame and smoothed edges gives it an unmatched sleek appearance. Contributing to its comfort design is the device’s 180-gram weight and 7.93mm thinness which makes it very easy to hold and carry around in one’s pocket.

The OPPO A78 is available in two colour options, with both having their unique character. Inspired by water, the Aqua Green model has been crafted using a double-layer process to superimpose a Diamond Matrix Design on a water-green base layer. The Mist Black variant, on the other hand, uses the OPPO Glow process to add a CD texture to the coating layer and it gives the phone a unique metallic gloss.

OPPO A78 device

Excellent cameras to capture those special moments
The photography experience on the OPPO A78 is powered by its super 50MP dual camera setup. The camera showcases details in both shadows and highlights irrespective of whether the photos were taken in daylight or at night. The complementary 2MP depth camera is a great addition as it facilitates truly awesome portrait shots. And then there’s the 8MP front camera, which apart from producing stunning selfies, it also countryside Dual-View Video that allows you shoot simultaneously with the front and rear cameras to combine them into a single frame for fun and stylish vlogs.

Long-lasting battery that will keep your device unplugged through the day
All day companionship and entertainment are guaranteed, thanks to the adoption of a 5,000mAh battery. There are no significant drops in the battery percentage even after playing games on the device for a longtime. The battery allows the phone to offer 30.75 hours of talk time and a whopping 658.71 hours of standby time. Like other OPPO phones, it offers Battery Health Engine which extends the battery life to 4 years. The OPPO A78 offers one of the fastest flash charging speeds on any smartphone in its price range. The A78 can be fully charged in just 44 minutes.

For office workers who often leave their phones connected to a charger throughout the day, Optimized All-Day Charging can automatically stop charging the battery when it reaches 80% capacity and then resume charging to 100% just in time for the end of work. This reduces constant charging of the battery to improve safety and overall battery longevity.

Binge-watching? A78 Immersive Audio-Visual has got you covered!
If you are the sort of person who likes to watch movies and videos on the go and your phone is usually your go-to device for this job, then the OPPO A78 is surely your most reliable companion because it is designed as an entertainment powerhouse. It holds a 90Hz 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that showcases its visuals in vivid detail. While watching contents from streaming services providers, the device produces colours that are impeccably accurate and contrast levels are superb as well. The A78 also provides more immersive and crystal-clear surround sound through its Dual Stereo Speakers and Real HD Sound 3.0, delivering optimal sound adjusted for different scenarios such as music, video and gaming.

Durable like no other
In the present scheme of things where people have had to make adjustments owing to the prevailing economic circumstances the country and indeed the world over, it is only right for manufacturers to produce devices that will perform optimally for a good number of years. The A78 is a device built with a long -lasting battery life that would serve its purpose for up to four years.

The A78 is powered by the Snapdragon® 680 Mobile Platform, delivering powerful performance with optimized power consumption built for everyday tasks. The phone features an 8GB RAM + 128/256GB ROM configuration with up to 1TB of additional storage through the SD card slot. It also includes OPPO’s RAM Expansion technology, which can be used to temporarily convert free ROM space into a maximum of 8GB of RAM to keep the phone running smoothly during heavy-load scenarios.

Dramatic moment father bursts into tears as daughter “returns his surname” at her wedding (video)

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A video making rounds online shows the dramatic moment a father broke into tears after his daughter “returned his surname” at her traditional wedding ceremony.

In the viral video, the host, often referred to as “Alaga” in the Western part of Nigeria, instructed the bride to present an item to her parents during the wedding ceremony.

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Following this, she explained to the parents that what their daughter handed over symbolized her father’s surname, as she would no longer bear his name and now adopt her husband’s surname after the wedding.

This revelation broke the father’s heart and he let out an audible sob and started crying in the presence of everyone at the event, including the groom’s family.

Watch the emotional yet hilarious video below,

In other news, Zukiswa Joyi, the South African lady known for being a virgin at 33, has announced her upcoming marriage to a devoted man of God.

The gospel artist shared this news in a Facebook post on Monday, August 21, 2023, and also made it clear that she does not identify as a feminist.

She noted that she believes in the bible’s instruction for women to submit to their husbands, and for men to love their wives in the same way that Christ loves the church.

The Durban University graduate, who vowed to keep speaking about her virginity until she gives it to her husband, wrote,

“Ohk, Just to be clear nje. I’m not a feminist, I will never be one, I believe in God’s order of relationships /Marriage (the husband loving his wife like Christ loves the church, and the wife submitting to her husband as unto the Lord) , I love men, I’m getting married to one great, faithful man of God soon futhi. But you my friends need to relax and catch some humor, it doesn’t decrease your Anointing, believe me.”

“You’ve been jazzed if you find yourself not cheating on your partner” – Lady informs men

A Nigerian lady has offered advice to devoted guys on why it could be hard for them to cheat on the women they are dating or married to.

In a widely shared video, she said that any man who is unable to cheat on his girlfriend is probably under the influence of juju, or spells.

According to the social media slay queen,  a normal man should cheat and have a history of doing so, and if they are aware that they are not doing so, they are in captivity.

“If you find yourself not cheating on your partner as a man, you find yourself not cheating on your wife, you find yourself not cheating on your girlfriend, knowsay you dey on juju. A normal man should cheat and have a cheating record,” she said.

Watch her speak below.

In other news, Joyi expressed pride and satisfaction in herself for preserving her virginity before and after Valentine’s Day.

The 33-year-old devout Christian shared in a post on her Facebook page that it is possible for one to remain chaste during the February 14th celebration when temptation is high and anybody who says otherwise is a liar.

Zukiswa also noted that she is a member of Purity gang and believes in abstinence until marriage.

She wrote;

“I made it out of Valentines day still a Virgin and I’m 33 years old, whoever told you everybody is doing it lied to you…. Ok Goodnight🥱
#Jesusbae
#Marriageb4sex
#NoToFornication
#HonoringGod.
#SexualPuritygang”

“International stylist” – Netizens commend Toyin Lawani after Cardi B’s daughter rocked one of her outfits

Netizens have praised celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani after American rapper Cardi B’s daughter, Kulture, wore one of her outfits.

After seeing a video of the 5-year-old wearing one of her outfits—a hand-painted jacket— Toyin Lawani was left speechless.

The child is seen leaving the house in style in the video, while her famous mother records her.

Toyin, who posted the video, expressed her happiness at being recognized internationally at last, particularly by a well-known person like Cardi B.

Sharing on her Instagram page, she wrote,

“The moment @iamcardib daughter Kulture was ready to leave the house in @elegantekids hand-painted jacket designed by yours truly The KOF”.

Reacting to the video, Ree_zee commented; “Finally!!wow this made me so happy I have always said you will be valued more internationally 👏👏

Tliz wear wrote; “Are you kidding me😮😮😮 wow 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

Watch the video below.

In other news, popular Barbadian singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna has reportedly welcomed her second child with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.

According to TMZ, the 35-year-old singer gave birth to a baby boy two weeks ago, specifically on Thursday, August 3.

The outlet added that though they don’t know the full name of her newborn, they are aware that the first name starts with an ‘R.’

Rihanna announced her second pregnancy while performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2023, where she proudly showed off her baby bump.

The celebrity couple, who started dating officially in 2020, already have a son name RZA Athelston who was born in May 2022.

Congratulations to them!

BBNaija All Stars: She only cares about men and alcohol – Doyin blows hot, vows to stop talking to Ilebaye (video)

Doyin blows hot

Big Brother Naija “All Stars” housemate, Doyin has expressed her displeasure in her friend and co-star, Ilebaye, for not reciprocating her friendship energy.

This comes after she had a heated face-off with Venita for failing to intervene when Ike threw Ilebaye’s clothes on the bathroom floor in her presence.

Doyin blows hot

After she confronted Venita for indirectly enabling the situation, Ilebaye went behind her back to apologize to Venita for Doyin’s behavior towards her, despite the fact that she was fighting for her.

Doyin felt deeply betrayed by Ilebaye’s action and confided in Angel about her feelings. During their conversation, Doyin expressed her profound disappointment in Ilebaye and accused her of consistently putting men over their friendship.

Doyin blows hot

She went on to assert that Ilebaye doesn’t deserve her friendship, as she only cares about men and alcohol, describing her as entitled and stupid.

Watch the video below,

Following the fight, celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani berated Doyin for dragging Venita’s children into their messy fight while they clashed on Friday night.

This happened after Ike scattered Ilebaye’s clothes in order to provoke her into getting another strike, and his actions were revealed by Big Brother.

Doyin, who felt it was her place to defend Ilebaye, blasted Venita for being aware of what Ike did and keeping silent.

She dragged Venita’s children into it by saying that Venita should behave like a mother because she had two daughters and her behavior was complacent to Ike’s crimes.

Toyin Lawani, who did not agree with Doyin, took to her Instagram page to state that kids should be off limits when they fight.

According to her, she was not interested in who was wrong or right in the fight, children should not be involved at all.

“I’m getting married to a great, faithful man of God soon” – 33-year-old South African virgin announces

33-year-old South African virgin announces

Zukiswa Joyi, the South African lady known for being a virgin at 33, has announced her upcoming marriage to a devoted man of God.

The gospel artist shared this news in a Facebook post on Monday, August 21, 2023, and also made it clear that she does not identify as a feminist.

She noted that she believes in the bible’s instruction for women to submit to their husbands, and for men to love their wives in the same way that Christ loves the church.

33-year-old South African virgin announces

The Durban University graduate, who vowed to keep speaking about her virginity until she gives it to her husband, wrote,

“Ohk, Just to be clear nje. I’m not a feminist, I will never be one, I believe in God’s order of relationships /Marriage (the husband loving his wife like Christ loves the church, and the wife submitting to her husband as unto the Lord) , I love men, I’m getting married to one great, faithful man of God soon futhi. But you my friends need to relax and catch some humor, it doesn’t decrease your Anointing, believe me.”

See her post below,

A while back, Joyi expressed pride and satisfaction in herself for preserving her virginity before and after Valentine’s Day.

The 33-year-old devout Christian shared in a post on her Facebook page that it is possible for one to remain chaste during the February 14th celebration when temptation is high and anybody who says otherwise is a liar.

Zukiswa also noted that she is a member of Purity gang and believes in abstinence until marriage.

She wrote;

“I made it out of Valentines day still a Virgin and I’m 33 years old, whoever told you everybody is doing it lied to you…. Ok Goodnight🥱
#Jesusbae
#Marriageb4sex
#NoToFornication
#HonoringGod.
#SexualPuritygang”

BBNaija All Stars: Pere reportedly breaks down in tears as Cross cuts friendship ties with him (video)

Pere reportedly breaks

It was quite an emotional moment between Cross and Pere in the Big Brother Naija All Stars show when the former openly expressed his decision to end his friendship with the latter.

Last night, Cross had a private conversation with Pere where he revealed his intention to cut ties with him over trust issues, based on what he heard from their fellow housemate, Ceec.

Pere reportedly breaks

The 32-year-old influencer explained that Ceec told him that Pere is not loyal to him and would not defend his name in his absence. He noted that he doesn’t trust Pere anymore and feels it’s best for them to cut ties.

He also cited Pere’s reaction when Ike scattered Ilebaye’s clothes in the bathroom in a bid to provoke her, and how he said her things should remain on the floor. According to him, he can’t cope with his behavior.

Pere reportedly breaks

In his defense, Pere advised Cross not to believe everything he hears from people because they are not true. The 38-year-old actor also noted that he has been loyal to him from day one, however, Cross maintained his stance to end their friendship.

Watch the conversation below,

Moments after the emotional heart-to-heart conversation, Tolanibaj, in a conversation with Neo in the kitchen, revealed that Pere appeared to be crying.

Lucy was also heard asking Pere if he was okay because his eyes were red.

Watch below,

Owerri makeup artist reportedly catches her fiancé nakǝd in bed with a man

A popular Owerri makeup artist has turned to social media for help after she reportedly caught her fiancé in bed with a man.

According to her friend, Iwuala Nnamdi Paulcy, who shared her story on Facebook, she was in pain when she broke the news to him.

She had walked in on the man naked in bed with another man, but he was more concerned about her audacity to barge into their house without knocking than the situation she caught him in.

He wrote;

“My female friend just called me, her voice filled with tears, heartache echoing through her words. She was shouting, screaming, the pain evident in every sentence . I tried to console her, to coax the words out of her trembling lips, but all she could repeat was, “I can’t, I can’t.”oooo. I pressed on, wanting to understand, but she remained resolute in her refusal to reveal more. Her friend, who was there with her, eventually took the phone, and it was from her that I learned the devastating truth,”

She walked in on her boyfriend, the man who had proposed to her and set a date for March, was entwined with another man, both of them naked.

Her friend recounted that the boyfriend, far from being caught , paid no attention to her intrusion with a nonchalance attitude.

He instead questioned her audacity to barge into “their” house without knocking. Yes, “their” house because while he may have financed it, she had invested in the properties in it and n the furnishings that transformed it into a home.

This woman, a gifted makeup artist in Owerri, finds herself grappling with betrayal on an unfathomable level. I know the man in question though. They have courted for about 5yrs if I’m not mistaken, she’s a prominent figure in the city, her talents known far and wide.

The city of Owerri will soon hear the narrative, as the noise of this heart-wrenching incident is already spreading like wildfire.

I’ve already heard that people have congregated in the compound, and shouting in disbelief and shock as people kept saying is that why men always visited him. The lady kept shouting in the background “ God this is a dream ooo “

“I auditioned for BBNaija five times before my cook-a-thon” – Hilda Baci reveals (video)

Hilda Baci reveals

Sensational Nigerian chef and restauranteur, Hilda Baci, has revealed that she auditioned for the Big Brother Naija show on five separate occasions but was not selected.

She made this disclosure during her appearance on Cool FM Nigeria’s program, The Big Friday Show, hosted by former BBNaija star, Tacha.

Hilda Baci reveals

According to the Guinness World Record Holder, she initially planned to participate in the reality show to gain recognition before doing her cooking marathon, but unfortunately, she wasn’t chosen.

Her words,

“I actually tried to get on Big Brother [Naija] for a while. I think I auditioned about four or five times.

“The plan for the cook-a-thorn was still in the pipeline, so my goal was to go to Big Brother and then come out and do the cook-a-thon.”

 

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A while back, Hilda Back shocked netizens as she shared the recipe of a soup made with N60K fish.

On her TikTok page, the renowned culinary expert demonstrated how to prepare a barracuda fish soup using additional proteins such as shrimp and snails, providing a step-by-step guide.

Hilda Baci caught the attention of many when she revealed that the cost of the fish was a whopping N60k.

“We call this fish soup at home. Some call it fisherman soup and they are so many recipes to this. I just thought to share one of mine with you. Was it helpful? Will you try it?” she wrote while sharing the video. Watch here

Singer Rihanna welcomes second child with partner, A$AP Rocky

Rihanna welcomes

Popular Barbadian singer and entreprenuer, Rihanna has reportedly welcomed her second child with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.

According to TMZ, the 35-year-old singer gave birth to a baby boy two weeks ago, specifically on Thursday, August 3.

 Rihanna welcomes

The outlet added that though they don’t know the full name of her newborn, they are aware that the first name starts with an ‘R.’

Rihanna announced her second pregnancy while performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2023, where she proudly showed off her baby bump.

The celebrity couple, who started dating officially in 2020, already have a son name RZA Athelston who was born in May 2022.

Congratulations to them!

Just recently, Rihanna took to social media to share adorable photos of herself breastfeeding her son, RZA.

The proud mother was captured rocking the recently-launched black maternity bra from her clothing brand, Savage x Fenty.

Rihanna, who is currently pregnant with her second child, was pictured feeding her one-year-old son while lovingly cradling him in her arms.

The photos were captioned, “Not ur mama’s maternity bras…designed by @badgalriri, approved by baby RZA 🫶🏾 #SavageXMaternity”. See the photos here

A while back, she revealed that she is enjoying her current pregnancy more than her first.

The 35-year-old singer and businesswoman, who announced her second pregnancy in February 2023, made this revelation in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City.

Speaking in the interview, the mother of one explained that her current pregnancy feels different from the first, and she is enjoying it more

She said she feels more energetic and doesn’t have as many cravings as she did while pregnant with her son, but she has been feeling nauseous.

“It’s so different from the first one. No cravings, tons of nausea. Everything is different, but I’m enjoying it. I feel good. I feel energetic,” her words.

On why she decided to get pregnant again barely a year after giving birth to her first child, Rihanna said, “I’m in love. I’m obsessed. And I don’t even feel guilty about it.”

Farida Sobowale’s husband, Demola Odulaja accuses her of sleɘping with 18 of his friends (Audio)

Demola Odulaja, husband of popular Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale of House of Phreeda, has accused her of sleeping with 18 of his friends.

It was earlier reported that the mother of three was rescued on Thursday evening, August 17, after attempting to end it all.

She went to the bridge in her Lexus SUV, came down, and was on the verge of jumping into the lagoon when she was saved by passersby. ICYMI, read here

In a new update, Demola Odulaja disclosed how their failed marriage served as the catalyst for her suicidal attempt.

The UK-based businessman claims that his ex-wife had an affair with at least eighteen of his known friends, one of whom was their neighbor.

He went on to address Farida Sobowale’s accusation that he was a playboy, adding that it was meant to protect her reputation for her adultery in their union.

In his words;

“I am extremely wealthy I live in a 22-bedroom mansion, if I count 20 of my friends inside the 20 Pheerda has slept with 18. When I got back to Nigeria from abroad in 2009 Pharreda came to Lagos at 2010 that same year I took her to china embassy with me so she can start travelling to buy and sell things from China me that she’s calling a gigolo.

In that same year I told her to stop following one of my friend she went behind my back continued to still sleep with him even after I warned her, She went and told my friend that I told her to stop following him and the same friend told me that my girl is an ashewo I told my friend to not disrespect phareeda”

My brother is my neighbor and farida use to go and stay in my brothers house, also one Alhaji in my area also told me he is sleeping with farida.

Farida said I’m a gigolo, but I live in a 22 bedroom Mansion and My brothers duplex is beside my house pharreda goes to my brothers house too, Pharreda will be in my brothers from morning till night I asked her what are you always doing there or do you want to still start sleeping with my brother too.

I am not a Gigolo and my father is extremely wealthy and I have been flying first calss since ask anybody in London. Now in 2015 she was in my house in fact it was from my house she got married to her first husband Tunde shobowale. That same 2015 I was doing politics runs with Dayo Amosun that I spent $2 million dollars contesting for house of reps. I had to step down due to the politics issues.

When I first knew Farida back then she was a poor girl, there was a time I was sleeping with Farida an Alhaji came to knock on my door that why am I knacking his Girlfriend Farida and she is mourning so loud”

Listen to the audio below,

Music journalist, Joey Akan, knocks singer Spyro for criticizing Shallipopi’s lyrics

Nigerian entertainment journalist Joey Akan, has reacted to Spyro’s comments on Shallipopi’s song, Elon Musk Boys.

Spyro had revealed in an interview with the Honest Bunch podcast that the lyrics to the song were a means to internalize fraud, as the devil worked best with suggestions.

Reacting to this statement, Joey Akan took to the microblogging platform and slammed Spyro for being a hypocrite who promoted Jesus yet dined at the altar of mammon.

According to him, Spyro’s biggest song was with a Wordly-adjacent artist, Tiwa Savage, as opposed to singing with another gospel artist like himself.

He added that the singer had no problem performing at wordly conventions or being signed to a wordly record label but would constantly berate his colleagues for their professional output.

He wrote;

“This boy, Spyro, received his biggest ever song by working with worldly-adjacent artists. He chose Tiwa Savage for a collaboration over his faith-based colleagues.

Chioma Jesus and Dunsin Onyekan lost out on the “Who’s Your Guy” remix.

He’s also signed to a worldly label and performs at worldly events, including an upcoming activation for Trophy, an alcoholic brand that caters to nightlife and wine drinkers.

But he never fails to ceaselessly attack his colleagues, their professional output, and their themes of escapism and realism. Add that to a collaboration with DJ Neptune and Iyanya, two ‘worldly’ music stalwarts.

He will also not grace his gospel podcasts but try to harness numbers from a “worldly” podcast.

Talking about how he hates the secular industry because he is “for Jesus.” While working in it, serving it, benefiting from it, and making a living out of it.

I call it hyprocrisy. Promoting Jesus, but dining on the lucrative altars of mammon.”

Spyro accuses colleague, Shallipopi of using lyrics that make people internalize fraud (video)

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro, has accused his colleague, Shallipopi of putting out lyrics that make people internalize fraud.

Recall that a while back, Spyro revealed his stance on secular music in the industry and stated that he would not be partaking in what he described as ‘dirty lyrics’ in his songs and vowed to influence the music industry for God.

Speaking in an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, the “Who’s Your Guy” crooner revealed that while people think the devil will come with horns in this generation, he is already coming through suggestions.

According to him, the song by Shallipopi was a subtle suggestion that could lure people into fraud if they kept listening and singing it.

In his words;

“You become what you see and say, so if you’re saying ‘para dey body’ before you know it, that’s where fraud starts from. E get the way you go take hear something way be say you go wake up na that thing go come out from your head because you’ve internalized it, you’ve digested it, it has gone into your system. and once you take it in, it just put one song for your mind. A lot of times, this generation, we think the devil go come with horns meanwhile na just suggestions.”

Watch him speak below,

Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla clarifies her relationship with Enioluwa

Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has denied the allegations that she was dating her male closest friend, Enioluwa Adeoluwa.

Despite frequent misconceptions that suggest a love relationship between them, Priscilla made it plain that Enioluwa is her best friend during a conversation with Punch.

Even though she agreed that such presumptions were regularly made, she said they didn’t affect her.

According to her, she has learned to ignore and channel her energy into positive things like money, as being constantly talked about meant one was important.

She said;

“When people see a male and female together, they just assume that they are dating. I am a very hardworking person, and I connect with a lot of important people, including celebrities and media personalities. It is normal for people to make assumptions, so I don’t really let it get to me. Enioluwa is actually my best friend.

I have learnt to ignore and not focus my energy on things like that. Rather, I channel my energy into positive things, such as making money. Sometimes, negative comments can work in a positive way. When people talk about one, it means one is important,” she added.

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