Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has advised his followers to do what works for them and stop taking advice from people on social media.
According to him, 99.9 percent of people who give advice on social media have not figured out their lives.
He wrote,
“Are you still listening to social media advisers?
I laugh.
99.9% of the people advising you have not even figured out the direction of their own lives.
They haven’t solved their own family problems.
Brother, sister, do you.
Do what works for you.
Focus on your journey.”
May, who is represented by Femi Falana and Eculaw group, is also demanding N100 million in damages from Yul and his second wife, Judy Austin, for alleged adultery.
It was also alleged that “both Yul and Judy are avoiding service of the process upon them. The court bailiff has tried so many times to serve them in accordance with the rules of court. But they have evaded service of court process. Despite the braggadocio and the social media stunts, Yul Edochie and Judy are facing serious legal challenges and they seem ill-prepared for them, given the fact that they have been evading service of process.”
May has also filed for a court order to restrain Yul from accessing their former matrimonial home. The businesswoman expressed safety concerns and alleged that the actor’s behavior has been erratic, irrational, aggressive, and increasingly threatening.
She further pointed out that Yul’s actions give the impression that he may be under some unknown influence, the full extent of which remains unclear.
May recounted an incident from the previous week when security officials prevented Yul from entering their home, stating that all matters related to their marriage and dealings are currently subjudice.
According to her, she took this measure to give herself and her children a sense of protection and security.
Popular skit-maker and comedian Abraham Ereme, professionally known as Twyse, has disclosed how Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham ignored him despite having talked him out of ending everything in 2016.
Twyse addressed what had led to these sentiments in a recent interview clip when he opened up about it. In 2016, the comedian made some tweets about leaving the earth, which left many of his fans disturbed.
Speaking about the incident, he disclosed that he simply had a lot going on at the moment and opted to vent online.
Some had been kind enough to get in touch with him. A preacher, well-known people like Falz and Toyin Abraham, and his followers were able to talk him out of it and guide him through that difficult moment.
When he eventually came out of his depression, Toyin Abraham, who had publicly sobbed and pleaded with him not to end it all, subsequently refused to reply to him.
Twyse claimed that he is unsure of her decision to ignore him and that he is not inclined to think that her performance was done purely for show on the internet.
Watch the video below.
Reacting to his accusations, Toyin Abraham’s management released screenshots of chats, revealing that the actress actually reached out to the skit-maker and they were in communication until 2021.
Talent manager, Prince Theophiluz, has encouraged emerging musicians not to sign with the Starboy, 30BG, or Spaceship record labels.
According to the talent manager, these record labels, which are owned by Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, have gained money and are at the height of their careers.
He acknowledged that the young artists these musicians signed to their record labels did not have the time to be nurtured. He cited an example that the artist Davido signed after releasing his Timeless album is nowhere to be found.
He added that it will be difficult for these upcoming artists to make it in their careers because signing under these three record labels, Starboy, 30BG, or Spaceship, is like getting signed under a greater talent.
He emphasized that up-and-coming musicians should never consider contracting with a label that does not have the time to develop their abilities.
Watch him speak below.
In other news, Ace Nigerian musicians, Asake, Odumodublvck, Rema, and others won in a huge way during the 16th Headies Awards, which were held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Since its debut in 2006, The Headies Award has played a crucial role in recognizing the exceptional work of African artists in the music industry.
Nigerian songstress Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has expressed her displeasure with the Headies Award organizers for their failure to announce the award category she won onstage.
The 21-year-old singer, renowned for hits like ‘Rush’ and ‘Sability,’ had been nominated alongside other A-list singers such as Tems, Simi, and Tiwa Savage in the Best Female Artiste category, and she emerged as the winner.
However, during the awards ceremony held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, September 3, the Best Female Artiste category was omitted from the onstage announcements, and Ayra Starr was not presented with her award at the event.
Infuriated by this oversight, Ayra took to Twitter to criticize the organizers for their failure to acknowledge her and her fellow female artistes who invest significant effort into their craft.
She also expressed her lack of appreciation for winning the award due to their lackadaisical attitude towards her.
Ayra tweeted on Monday afternoon,
“I will never be grateful for winning a category that wasn’t even deemed fit to be announced on stage ! Best female artist na beans ? We work hard, every single one of us ! I’ve seen Tiwa record 4 hit songs in the same night , Tems breaths and lives for music , we didn’t deserve such nonchalance! Nigeria , you didn’t raise me to settle for less”
Popular Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, has stated that at award ceremonies, all Afrobeats artists will be grouped together, regardless of what genre Nigerian musicians label their musical genres.
Thee “Bounce” singer stated this in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday as he accepted the 2023 Headies Award for Best Male Artist of the Year.
His comment comes on the heels of Burna Boy dissociating himself from the afrobeats tag on the grounds that it “lacks substance” in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. ICYMI, read here
Rema said,
“I must say it is very important that I should let everyone know that I’m not here because of the awards. I’m here because it is important to support our institutions. And when I said institutions, I mean the bodies that support you to be able to achieve these major successes; the media houses, award organisers, you know.
“\We are in a very sensitive period if we don’t give our attention to our institutions, we will miss this chance that we have. And we will never have this chance again.
Be it afrorave, afro this, afro that, last last, we go jam for afrobeats award. So, this is our chance. We [afrobeats artists] are not the first to do it. Reggae has done it before.”
An American woman has taken to social media to cry out after being assaulted by a man because she refused to give him her number.
In one of the videos posted on her Instagram stories, the distraught woman narrated her ordeal at the hands of the abusive man.
She said he struck her in the face with a brick after she refused to share her number with him, and shockingly, onlookers did nothing to intervene.
The woman, who was left with a swollen face after the attack, had to be hospitalized due to the severe facial disfigurement.
In another video recorded from her hospital bed, the tearful woman expressed her fear that her attacker might not be caught because he swiftly fled the scene in his vehicle.
She also disclosed that the incident took place in Texas, USA.
He disclosed this after a Kogi-based photographer narrated how a caterer refused to give him food, saying that the food was for dignitaries.
The Kogi-based photographer wrote, “I approached Caterers for food dis morning and she told me her food is for dignitaries, lets learn to eat food in our house to avoid EMBARRASSMENTS from Caterers”
Reacting to this shocking encounter, Tobi revealed how he had also experienced the same at an event and shared how he got his revenge against the offender.
According to Tobi, he made sure not to include her in all the wedding pictures he took for the day and feigned ignorance of her presence when she queried him about it later.
He wrote;
“I also had an experience, though not from a caterer but the bride’s kid sister. I’ve been with them since Friday evening for a bridal shower and you can’t even buy a sachet of water in the estate, I asked for food and she embarrassed me cuz she was in charge. But I gave her my own judgement by making sure she doesn’t appear in any picture, even in family pictures, I’ll put her at the edge so I can easily crop her out. She later got my number from the bride asking why she wasn’t in all pictures and I told her I didn’t know she part of the wedding,” he wrote.
A schoolboy from Nigeria, Oluwademilade Odumuboni, has emerged from a contest with 782,000 students as the winner of a prize worth millions of naira.
Out of 782,000 students from 90 nations, a 10-year-old Nigerian youngster wins a multimillion naira prize.
He reportedly won the top prize in the international 2022–2023 Toyota Dream Vehicle Art Contest.
The 10-year-old Nigerian student at Corona School in Gbagada, Lagos, contested and won the renowned prize in the 2022/2023 session after outlasting 782,852 other competitors from 90 nations.
Odumuboni’s waste converter solution was chosen as the best by judges from around the world because it will help countries, especially African people, produce food and protect the environment.
The winner received the $5,000 cash prize, a plaque, and a certificate at a special event that Toyota Nigeria Limited organized. His school also received $10,000.
The winning drawings from the nine national winners who made the shortlist are shipped to Japan to compete against other winning drawings from across the world.
According to a report from Dailytrust, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Japan hosts the contest every year for students all over the world, asking them to sketch their ideal automobiles using any random notion.
Reality TV star and entrepreneur, Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has criticized the organizers of the Headies for hosting the award ceremony in the United States for two consecutive years.
In a video she shared, the Big Brother Naija star acknowledged that last year’s choice of the United States made sense as Afrobeats was gaining popularity in the country.
However, she expressed her displeasure with them for holding the award show in the United States again, deeming it disrespectful to Nigerians.
Drawing a parallel with American award show, BET awards, Tacha pointed out that the award ceremony can never be held in Africa.
She also recalled how African artistes were once given their award plaques backstage at the BET awards, instead of the main stage.
Speaking further, the 27-year-old influencer asserted that the choice to host the Headies awards in the United States is a manifestation of a “colonial mentality.”
Tacha’s statement has gotten people talking on social media, with many expressing agreement with her opinion.
Read some comments below,
@lafameperfumery wrote, “She is absolutely right. Doesn’t make sense to me at all. She is spitting real facts. What’s the reason???”
@obarotv wrote, “Them won collect ticket money in $. Naira no get value, Nigerians no get money to buy ticket costly. Na profit strategy.”
@iamkingobaron wrote, “You have said it all, it’s shameful because of mentality, African is African problem”
@lady_paige wrote, “She’s right tho, y’all want the country to be better but still take all the fun away while we do the work, it’s really a slave mentality tho in my own opinion too”
The 16th Headies Awards took place last night, September 3, and one of the standout moments of the event occurred during popular singer, Wande Coal’s performance.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a dancer lost her balance and fell while dancing during the hit singer’s performance.
Despite the fall, the dancer quickly regained her composure and continued dancing as the singer performed.
The clip has sparked a barrage of comments online, with many commending the dancer for handling the situation well.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@ella_fundz_ wrote, “She did not give up that’s all that matters strong 💪 woman ❤️”
@chinenye_luxury_collection1 wrote, “A good dancer I must say, immediately top her energy with a bounce back….Nice one”
@dabiira wrote, “Na so life be .. Bounce back up and keep it moving…Monday inspo 👏👏🔥”
@officialryannejohn wrote, “Lol was a minor slip. She covered it up nicely sha👏👏👏👏 make she go workout 🏋️♂️ oo. Helps with stamina n balance”
Watch the clip below,
In other news, Ace Nigerian musicians, Asake, Odumodublvck, Rema, and others won in a huge way during the 16th Headies Awards, which were held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Since its debut in 2006, The Headies Award has played a crucial role in recognizing the exceptional work of African artists in the music industry.
BBNaija “All Stars” housemate, Adekunle Olopade, has warmed the hearts of many viewers with the creative way he apologized to his love interest, Venita Akpofure.
The on-screen couple had a fallout over the weekend, which strained their relationship. Adekunle had accused Venita of controlling him in the house and involving him in conflicts. They also had a heated argument in the presence of other housemates.
This deeply upset Venita, and she was seen crying as she confided in Kim Oprah about their disagreement. She explained that other housemates were conveying negative sentiments about her to Adekunle, suggesting that she was overdoing things and acting like his wife.
Following their dispute, Adekunle decided to apologize to Venita and mend their relationship. He enlisted the help of fellow housemates, including Neo, Angel, Soma, and Pere, to perform a special rendition of Davido’s song “Feel.”
Through this performance, he conveyed his remorse for his actions and expressed his desire not to sleep alone, yearning to hold her close. Venita was evidently moved by his gesture and accepted him back.
After her acceptance, Adekunle was seen expressing gratitude to his friends for assisting him in winning back the affection of his woman.
Big Brother Naija “All Stars” housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has opened up about his unconventional bathing habit.
He shared this during a candid discussion with his fellow housemates, including Alex, Cross, and Kim Oprah, when the topic of whether any woman has seen his manhood in the house came up.
In response, Whitemoney revealed that he intentionally doesn’t bath naked in the house because he doesn’t want his co-stars to see his huge genitalia.
The 30-year-old reality TV star added that he is a “grower” and his male organ has a tendency to grow substantially when he is sexually aroused, which is why he keeps it from public glare. He also mentioned that he uses XXXL condoms.
Speaking further, he joked that if the ladies were to see his manhood, they might experience orgasm without any physical contact.
His revelation has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many expressing doubt at his claim.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@realanitaoluwo wrote, “If it was really that big he wouldn’t have to talk so much about it.”
@officialcomfortekanem wrote, “The same thing you opened legs the other day in the garden and we didn’t see anything ?”
@spicyairmie wrote, “Pere has never said anything about it. Na people dey talk am for Pere. Whitemoney rest, that thing no reach like that just rest.”
@officialcomfortekanem wrote, “This guy is all mouth I swear. He can hype himself?”
Willie Nwokoye, a former Principal Secretary to the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has offered a crucial piece of advice to people who eat in public places and events.
Taking to his Facebook page on Sunday, September 3, he advised people who eat out to chew their food properly before swallowing.
He shared this advice while recounting his traumatizing experience at a funeral he attended on Saturday. According to him, he nearly ingested a metal hook while eating Egusi soup at the funeral ceremony.
He posted a photo of the hook and wrote,
“SCARY, VERY SCARY! I’m still fretting. It was yesterday at a funeral VIP tent in my home town Amawbia. I was licking a nice plate of egusi soup. No fish. Therefore no such bones to be cautious about. Only large chunks of beef. I scooped a spoonful of the soup, mainly vegetable and undissolved egusi. Naturally I munched lightly and rolled the things with my tongue to swallow. And click, my teeth ground something metal. I gradually picked it off. And it was this hook! Lesson: eat out, eat public but please carefully chew every scoop properly. Scrutinize every mouthful with your tongue. Something very deadly like this can sneak through public cooking. And find its way into your plate. Imagine if I had gulped this down. God was kind. I’m still thanking.”
A tragic incident unfolded in Sinaloa, Mexico, as a 32-year-old pilot named Luis Ángel N lost his life in a plane crash during a gender reveal celebration.
The expecting couple had hired the pilot to mark the joyous occasion with family and friends by having his small jet release either pink or blue colored powder to reveal the baby’s gender.
However, as the Cessna plane entered the scene, releasing pink smoke into the sky, its left wing suddenly tilted upwards. The aircraft spiraled uncontrollably before crashing down in a nearby field.
Despite the horrifying crash, onlookers appeared unaware of the incident and continued to cheer for the couple. The couple shared a kiss in front of a display of blue and pink balloons, and a sign that reads “OH BABY”.
Local outlet Linea Directa reported that Luis Ángel was rushed to a hospital in Navolato in critical condition but tragically succumbed to his injuries later on.
Watch a video of the incident below,
In other news, French daredevil stuntman, Remi Lucidi, renowned for his extreme sports expertise, has passed away after falling from the 68th floor of the Tregunter Tower complex in Hong Kong.
The 30-year-old, known online as Remi Enigman, was found dead following a fatal fall from the high-rise, South China Morning Post reports. Read here
Sonia Morales the ex-wife of popular Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, is set to walk down the aisle again as she gets engaged to her lover.
It will be recalled that Sonia and IK were together for five years and married for three years starting in 2015. Regrettably, their marriage ended in separation in 2019.
In a new development, Sonia, who shares a son with IK, has found love again in the arms of another man, and they are set to marry soon.
Her new partner, whose name was not disclosed, recently proposed to her, and she joyfully accepted his proposal.
A video capturing the moment he led her into a beautifully decorated house, adorned with balloons and a “MARRY ME” sign, where he proposed to her, has been shared online.
Watch below,
In 2019, the announcement of their split has drawn lots of reactions from fans, colleagues and several Nollywood actresses including Tonto Dikeh, Yvonne Jegede, Omoni Oboli and others. Read here
The thespian and his now-estranged wife got married in 2015 at a courthouse in Zagreb, Croatia, and have a son together.
Rumors of their split began circulating in 2018, and by August 2019, Sonia confirmed the union was over.
Speaking in a recent interview with Punch, IK Ogbonna noted that he has remained silent on the reason for the divorce from his ex-wife because he believes his private life is no one’s business.
“I have never said the cause of my separation, it has been all speculation and I would like the public to hold on to those speculations if they choose to do so.
“My private life doesn’t necessarily concern the world but, what I choose the world to know is what I make the public to know about me. Things don’t work out don’t mean I and the person would fall apart, or I come on social media and start saying these are the reasons why it did not work. It didn’t work but we are still friends.” He said.
Massive congratulations are in order for Rejoice Iwueze of the popular kid singing group, Destined Kids, and her husband, Sam, as they welcome their first child.
The couple took to their respective social media pages to share the good news with their fans and followers on Sunday, September 3.
Rejoice, who got married to her husband in November 2022, announced that they have transitioned from being a couple to being parents.
She posted lovely photos from her maternity shoot and wrote,
“Leveled up from just being a couple to being parents…God can be trusted. Welcome to the new level baby.”
Her husband, on his part, shared the same photos with the caption,
“My wife appreciation post…from the day that I met you it has been from one level of glory to glory….Thank you my woman @rejoice_iwueze ❤️… I love you
And above all I give glory to God for this unending joy in our family🙏🏾..”
However, they didn’t disclose the name and gender of the child.
Rejoice Iwueze of the popular kid singing group, Destined Kids, traditionally married her fiancé, Samuel, on Wednesday, November 16.
Photos and videos from the glamorous event have been shared on social media and elicited sweet reactions from fans, with congratulations pouring in from all directions.
One of the videos from the traditional wedding currently serving the rounds captured the quite emotional moment Rejoice broke down in tears during the ceremony.
In the video, as Rejoice knelt to receive blessings from a group of elders, she got emotional and struggled to hold back her tears. Watch here
Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic has refuted claims that she has welcomed a set of twins with her husband, Fidelis Anosike.
During the weekend, a media outlet released a report asserting that the 48-year-old film icon, who tied the knot with her partner in November 2022, had given birth to twins.
Following the publication of this news, Rita Dominic took to Twitter to refute the report, stating that it is false.
She also expressed surprise at the news and questioned the possibility of giving birth to twins when she had just completed a photoshoot for a movie.
Her words,
“You know you are lying.
One minute I am in a photoshoot for a film, next minute I have delivered triplets. Just like that!”
Meanwhile, the media outlet has taken down the report.
See below,
A while back, Rita Dominic-Anosike dished out a savage response to a inquisitive fan who asked for her body count.
Body count is basically the number of persons one has been sexually intimate with. The fan, who was curious to know the 48-year-old thespian’s body count, took to Twitter to pose the question at her.
“What’s your body count?”, the fan asked.
Surprisingly, Rita, who recently got married to the love of her life Fidelis Anosike, spotted the comment and chose to respond, instead of ignoring the disrespectful question.
She, however, gave a savage response, humorously claiming to have slept with 1.5 million people.
“1.5 million. Happy Sunday,” she wrote in response to the fan. Read here
Ace Nigerian musicians, Asake, Odumodublvck, Rema, and others won in a huge way during the 16th Headies Awards, which were held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Since its debut in 2006, The Headies Award has played a crucial role in recognizing the exceptional work of African artists in the music industry.
Heavyweight musicians from the African continent came together for this year’s edition, which was dubbed “Celebrating African Renaissance,” to showcase musical brilliance.
Check out full list of nominees and winners,
Best Recording of The Year
Burna Boy – Alone Victony, Tempoe – Soweto – WINNER
Omah Lay – I’m a mess
Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
Davido, SSC – Stand Strong
Tems – No Woman, No Cry
Album Of The Year
Burna Boy – Love, Damini Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe — WINNER
Rema – Rave & Roses
Omah Lay – Boy Alone
Victony – Outlaw
Davido – Timeless
Song of The Year
Rema – Calm Down Burna Boy – Last Last — WINNER
Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
Best Male Artiste
Asake Rema – WINNER
Burna Boy
Ruger
Kizz Daniel
Omah Lay
Best Female Artiste
Tems
Simi
Tiwa Savage Ayra Starr – WINNER
Next Rated
Spyro
Seyi Vibez
Young Jonn Asake – WINNER
Victony
Songwriter of The Year Simi – Loyal – WINNER
Omah Lay – I’m a mess
Tems – Lift me Up
Burna Boy – Alone
BNXN – In my mind
Wizard Chan – Earth Song
Producer of The Year
Magicsticks – Sungba Remix
Pheelz – Electricity
Andre Vibez, London – Calm Down
Tempoe – Soweto
Kel P – Kpe Paso Rexxie – Abracadabra Remix – WINNER
Afrobeats Single of The Year Burna Boy – Last Last
Ayra Starr – Rush
Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
Spyro – Who’s Your Guy
Ruger – Asiwaju
Best RnB Single Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran – For my mind – WINNER
Ckay – Mmadu
Dami Oniru – Just 4 U
Preye – Red Wine
Chike, Flavour – Hard to find
Simi, Fave – Loyal
Best Rap Single
Reminisce – Hustle
Ladipoe – Big Energy
Blaqbonez – Back in Uni
Psycho YP – Bando Diaries OdumoduBlvck – Declan Rice (WINNER)
Jeriq, Phyno – My Bro
Best Alternative Song
Wizard Chan – Earth song (Winner)
Cruel Santino – Final champion
Basketmouth, The Cavemen – The Traveller
Boj, Moliy, Mellissa – In a loop
Flavour – Game Changer (Dike)
Obongjayar – Tinko Tinko— WINNER
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
Ric Hassani – My only baby
Magixx – Love Don’t Cost A Dime
Chike – Spell Remix
Praiz – Reckless Wande Coal – Kpe Paso – Winner
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Niniola – Memories
Simi – Loyal
Liya – Adua Remix Waje – In Between – WINNER
Preye – Red wine
Dami Oniru – Just 4 U
Best Music Video
Blaqbonez, Perliks – Back in Uni
TG Omori – PBUY
Director Pink – Spell Remix
Director K – Common Person
TG Omori – Bandana Director K – Calm Down – WINNER
Best Collaboration
Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
BNXN, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez – Gwagwalada
Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse Spyro, Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy Remix – WINNER
Pheelz, Davido – Electricity
Wande Coal, Olamide – Kpe Paso
Best Street-Hop Artiste
Rexxie, Naira Marley, Skiibii – Abracadabra Seyi Vibez – Chance (Na Ham) – WINNER
Asake – Joha
Poco Lee, HotKid – Otilo
Zlatan, Young Jonn – Astalavista
Mohbad – Peace
Best West African Artiste of The Year
Gyakie (Ghana) Black Sherif (Ghana) – WINNER
The Therapist (Liberia)
Camidoh (Ghana)
Best East African artiste of the year
Zuchu (Tanzania)
Hewan Gebreworld (Ethiopia) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – WINNER
Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)
Rayvanny (Tanzania)
Best North African Artiste of The Year
Marwa Loud (Morocco)
Wegz (Egypt) El Grande Toto (Morocco) – WINNER
Soolking (Algeria)
Best Southern African Artiste of The Year
AKA (South Africa)
Nasty C (South Africa)
Costa Titch (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (Eswatini) Focalistic (South Africa) – WINNER
DJ Tarico (Mozambique)
Best Central African Artiste of The Year
Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
Gaz Mawete (DR Congo)
Matias Damiaso (Angola)
Emma’A (Gabon) Libianca (Cameroon) – WINNER
African Artiste Of The Year
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Marwa Loud (Morocco)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Rema (Nigeria)
Digital Artiste Of The Year
Burna Boy
Ayra Starr Rema – –WINNER
Omah Lay
Kizz Daniel
Asake
International Artiste Of The Year
Drake
Future Selena Gomez – WINNER
Don Toliver
Ed Sheeran
Lyricist On The Roll
Ladipoe – Clowns
Vector – Clowns Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only — WINNER
Alpha Ojini – Vigilante Bop
A-Q – Family First
Tec (SDC) – Live Life
Best Rap Album
Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only
Show Dem Camp – Palmwine Music Vol. 3 Blaqbonez – Young Preacher – WINNER
Psycho YP – YPSZN3
Vector – TESLIM
Jeriq – Billion Dollar Dream
Best Alternative Album
Basketmouth – Horoscopes BOJ – Gbagada Express – WINNER
Obongjayar – Some Nights I Dream of Doors
Cruel Santino – Subaru Boys: Final Heaven
Somadina – Heart of The Heavenly Undeniable
Native Sound System – Native World
Best RnB Album
Johnny Drille – Home Chike – The Brother’s Keeper – WINNER
Praiz – Reckless
Waje – Waje 2.0
Dami Oniru – Matter of Time
Simi – To Be Honest
Popular Nigerian singer, Panshak Zamani, otherwise known as Ice Prince, has said that Afrobeats singers Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid and Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy long ago predicted their musical success.
The 36-year-old Hip Hop singer claimed that Wizkid made him a promise 10 years ago that he would achieve all of his current musical successes, but he [Ice Prince] was skeptical.
Ice Prince claimed to have witnessed the domestic and international success of musicians like Wizkid and Burna Boy.
The multi-award-winning rapper revealed this in the most recent episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, which is hosted by UK-based media personality Adesope Olajide, aka Shopsydoo.
He said;
“When I see what afrobeats is achieving right now, it’s just like a dream come true. And not everybody will do it at the same time. But with God and with consistency, we all can do it.
“I remember Wiz [kid] telling me he was going to do all these things like 10 years ago. And at that time, I could have been looking at him like, Nah, you’re crazy. But look, it actually played out to be what it is.
I have seen Burna Boy tell me, Yo, I’m gonna do this. I’m gonna do that. And at that time, it was prophesying, not even sure how it was going to happen.
So, to see it happening now, it was like wow, wow, wow! Dreams do actually come true. I’m super proud of these guys. I’m one of those people that can tell you I watched these guys grow up.”
A Nigerian bride has stirred reactions online as she cried uncontrollably after her fashion designer gave her a non-replica of what she desired the day before her wedding and her parents kicked against her makeup.
The stunning bride could be seen sobbing uncontrollably in a recently circulated video while being comforted by a friend and her photographer.
In a caption attached to the post shared online, it was revealed that the bride expressed her disappointment when she received something different from what she had ordered, and to compound matters, her parents barred her from applying makeup for reasons unknown.
This resulted in her crying on her wedding day and needing comfort from her friends and the photographer.
The caption read, “Barbara, our Obuasi Bride’s day started on a very sad note the night before her wedding. Firstly, her gown came in very late last night, and when she tried it on, she noticed that it wasn’t exactly what she wanted, so she cried throughout the night.
This morning, unfortunately, some of the vendors were behind time due to a downpour the previous night. When we got to the hotel for her prep this morning, the bride was still sad; her spirit was dampened because she had been crying the previous night, and arrangements were not going as planned.
What made matters worse was that, her family was constantly calling her not to put on make up. However, her photographer kept consoling and reassured her that everything will go as planned. That’s one thing I have notice about kingKwekuAnanse Photography, his charisma is unmatched. He puts in effort to make sure the day of every bride ends on a happy note.”
Popular Nollywood actress,Mercy Aigbe has revealed the qualities that make her fall in love more with her husband.
Speaking in an interview with Punch News, she stated that her husband was not a typical Nigerian man who had a big ego and was always respectful and understanding.
According to her, they were both stubborn but they always respected each other’s opinions and didn’t argue unnecessarily.
She added that the fact that he always apologized to her whenever he was wrong made her fall in love with him more.
She said,
“We disagree. I am very stubborn, and he is also stubborn. However, we respect each other’s opinions, and we don’t argue unnecessarily.
Rather, we argue sensibly, and then we don’t look down on each other. Whenever anyone of us makes a point, we both think about it, and figure out the best way to do things.
Our relationship is built on mutual understanding and respect, and that has been helping us.
He is actually a very understanding person, and he is not the bossy type. He is a good listener, and that makes him a good leader. Whenever I talk, he listens. He tries to reason with me, and we meet in the middle.
I like his smile and dark skin. Beyond all that, I like his person. He is a very wise person, who communicates a lot. I believe that communication is key in a relationship because it helps understanding.
I don’t like people that don’t talk. If you don’t talk, I wouldn’t know how you are feeling or what you want me to do.
I also like the fact that he is very understanding. Whenever he feels that he is wrong, he apologizes.
He is not the typical Nigerian man, who has a big ego. He is not egoistic, though he is strict. I like the fact that he is strict, because I like people that have morals and values.
Also, he is a great dad, who loves children. He loves to make the people around him comfortable. He is selfless as well. To cap it up, he is a fine man.
I cook for my husband. I do my wifely duties. Whenever I am at home, I always want everyone, including my husband and kids, to feel and appreciate my presence. Whenever I am at home, everybody is happy.
And when I am not around, they miss me so much. I always make sure my family enjoys good food, and other beautiful moments with them.”
American singer and actress, Selena Gomez has expressed admiration for the Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Rema, while revealing that she had been a fan of his long before they worked together on the remix of “Calm Down.”
She admitted that after hearing Rema’s song “Runaway,” she became a fan and has remained one ever since.
Selena Gomez declared her readiness to collaborate with Rema, stating her admiration for his character and her wish to protect him.
She made this admission while speaking on the most recent episode of the VA 100 New York Podcast.
“I actually fell in love with the song ‘Runaway’ before I fell in love with ‘Calm down.’ I literally was a fan of his. But it [remixing ‘Calm Down’] was all like kind of his idea.
When I met him, I honestly was so impressed by his demeanor, how humble and how grateful he is for every moment. And, I just couldn’t pick someone else who deserves all this success in the world. He is so kind. I don’t know, I just wanna like take care of him, [laughs]” she stated.
A while back, Selena Gomez took to social media to express how much she admires Nigerian, artist Rema.
Gomez said that Rema had a significant influence on her life as a result of encouraging her to work with him on one of the most iconic songs ever.
Gomez thanked Rema in her post and acknowledged that her affection for him is eternal.
She wrote;
“This man has changed my life forever. Rema, thank you for choosing me to be a part of one of the biggest songs in the world. Love you forever. @heisrema”
A Nigerian photographer identified as Tobi Oyelami Joel has taken to social media to narrate how he got back at the bride’s sister for embarrassing him after he asked for food.
He disclosed this after a Kogi-based photographer narrated how a caterer refused to give him food, saying that the food was for dignitaries.
The Kogi-based photographer wrote, “I approached Caterers for food dis morning and she told me her food is for dignitaries, lets learn to eat food in our house to avoid EMBARRASSMENTS from Caterers”
Reacting to this shocking encounter, Tobi revealed how he had also experienced the same at an event and shared how he got his revenge against the offender.
According to Tobi, he made sure not to include her in all the wedding pictures he took for the day and feigned ignorance of her presence when she queried him about it later.
He wrote;
“I also had an experience, though not from a caterer but the bride’s kid sister. I’ve been with them since Friday evening for a bridal shower and you can’t even buy a sachet of water in the estate, I asked for food and she embarrassed me cuz she was in charge. But I gave her my own judgement by making sure she doesn’t appear in any picture, even in family pictures, I’ll put her at the edge so I can easily crop her out. She later got my number from the bride asking why she wasn’t in all pictures and I told her I didn’t know she part of the wedding,” he wrote.
Seyi Awolowo and Ike Onyeama have been evicted from the BBNaija All Stars house.
Both were evicted during the live eviction show this evening, September 3. They were both nominated alongside Adekunle, Angel, and Pere by other housemates, last Monday.
While on stage with Ebuka, Seyi Awolowo once again admitted his wrongdoing regarding the comments he made about “people’s daughters” and he apologized to women.
Recall that ina conversation with Whitemoney and Soma, Seyi said that he would teach his male children to “run trains” on people’s daughters. The statement was widely condemned on social media, with many people calling for Seyi to be disqualified from the show.
In other news, Prince and Lucy, who were both introduced as house guests last week, have been removed from the show.
A Nigeirian Man identified as Omofuophu Edoyise, has taken to his Facebook page to share a photo of a lady who was allegedly caught picking used baby diapers.
Sharing the image, he wrote ;
‘’Men ought not to sleep but pray. The times are evil, faithful men are working tirelessly to make ends meet but the evil ones are also working tirelessly to bring men down,”
“The bible says in Matt.13:25. That, while men slept, his enemies came and sowed tares and went away. If not for the love and mercy of God, we would have not see this day.
“The woman you are seeing was caught this morning in back of Setraco picking already used babies pampers, she made an open confession that she was sent from the kingdom of darkness (COVEN) to bring children pampers, clothes and others, she also said that she should pick these things from eight compounds and she had succeeded in picking from seven compounds and was caught in the eight compound. MANY DAYS FOR THE THIEF AND ONE DAY FOR THE OWNER”
Popular businessman, Tony Elumelu, has refuted allegations suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to make him the next Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor.
The billionaire business mogul, who chairs Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, dismissed these claims in response to a tweet made by a user identified as Imran Muhammad.
According to Imran, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is considering appointing Tony as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“According to a Source President Tinubu is also considering Tony O. Elumelu as CBN Governor,”he wrote.
In response, Tony Elumelu asserted that the news is false.
“LOL. No, please. This is false news! 🙏🏾,” he wrote.
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In other news, Femi Otedola has opened up on his relationship with businessman, Tony Elumelu, and how he betrayed him on two occasions.
The oil mogul shared details of how Tony Elumelu stabbed him in the back in a statement released recently amid his recent scramble for the ownership of Transcorp with the Heirs Holding Chairman.
Femi spoke extensively about his Transcorp shares deal and why he offered to buy the company for N250 million, which was turned down.
His words,
“In 2005, while Tony was the Managing Director of Standard Trust Bank he approached me to get funds to acquire UBA. I enthusiastically gave him $20million, which was N2 billion at that time to buy the necessary shares in UBA for the acquisition. After a short period of time the share price moved up and I decided it is was a good moment to sell and get out of the bank. However, Tony appealed to me to hold on to the shares as he was convinced that there were future prospects – so I kept the shares. Continue reading here
Popular Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, has reacted after being unfollowed and blocked by her former best friend, Judy Austin, and her husband, Yul Edochie.
Reports suggest that the once-inseparable friends had a falling out when Sarah Martins distanced herself from Judy and aligned herself with her rival, May and Rita Edochie.
Recall that Sarah recently apologized to May and Rita for supporting Judy’s marriage to Yul, and vowed not to support her anymore. She stated this during a chance meeting with Rita at the airport. Watch here
Following this statement, Judy and her husband, Yul, not only unfollowed Sarah on Instagram but also blocked her.
Judy, who was previously a close friend of Sarah, also went ahead and removed all posts related to her from her page.
In reaction to this, Sarah expressed surprise by their decision to block her and affirmed that love is still triumphant.
“Wow. Just wow. Husband and wife blocked me.
Love is still winning.”
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In other news, Sarah Martins has apologized to May Edochie and her family and said that she no longer wants to be involved in the Edochie family ‘drama.’
Sarah, who has been repeatedly criticized by netizens for her support for Yul Edochie’s second wife Judy Austin, spoke up to refute the accusation that she paid someone to kill Danielle Edochie, the daughter of May and Yul Edochie, last week. Read here
Reality TV star and disc jockey, Tolanibaj has lambasted those dragging and shaming her for her behavior during her time in the Big Brother Naija house.
You’d recall that Tolanibaj, who was evicted from the show alongside Frodd last Sunday, had a particular fondness for her fellow housemate, Neo.
She frequently clashed with female housemates who tried to get close to Neo, suspecting that they also harbored feelings for him and was determined to protect her territory.
This earned her a lot of backlash on social media, with many berating her for being deeply infatuated with a man who appeared indifferent to her affections.
Following her eviction, the 29-year-old housemate took to Twitter to state that she doesn’t care about people’s negative comments about her.
She further disclosed that she won’t be accepting any interview invitations and intends to share her unfiltered truth exclusively on her YouTube channel.
She wrote;
“Y’all still don’t know that Tolani Baj no send una papas.
Get your frustrated lives together and hustle for your December funds.”
See her tweets below,
Y’all still don’t know that Tolani Baj no send una papas.
Get your frustrated lives together and hustle for your December funds.
Nigerian skit maker and influencer, Ogechi Ukonu, better known as Caramel Plug, has splashed millions of naira on a brand new Mercedes Benz GLE.
On the first day of September, the 23-year-old podcaster took to her Instagram page to show off her luxurious new whip to usher herself into the new month.
She posted pictures of herself holding a bouquet of roses while posing with the German Machine, and she expressed that there’s a blessing awaiting everyone after every setback.
This ‘big girl purchase’ comes shortly after her split from her ex-boyfriend, King Manny, whom she caught at a club with another woman few weeks ago.
She captioned the photos,
“A BIG BABY IN A MERCEDES GLE 🥰😍😎|| NEW MONTH || NEW WHIP || 🚘🌟🙏🔑
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With every set back there’s a blessing waiting! I’m so thankful to God and everyone around me for the kindness, love and support! 🥹♥️ happiness wan kEe me…
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PLEASE whose house am I driving to?? 🤪 kindly make jollof! I’m on my way!”
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A while back, Ogechi fueled breakup rumors after they were reportedly spotted engaging in a heated argument in public.
According to eyewitness accounts circulating online, the controversial figure ran into her lover, King Manny, with another woman at a club.
It is said that she confronted him, which led to a heated exchange that caught the attention of onlookers.
A video captured by one onlooker at the scene showed a gathering of people watching the drama unfold between the public figures.
A check on their Instagram pages also showed that they have unfollowed each other on the platform. Read here
Popular Nollywood actress, Eve Esin, has responded to a viral report stating that she recently welcomed a baby girl after twelve years of marriage.
The reported story featured a compilation of photos showing Eve with a baby bump, sharing a kiss with a man presumed to be her husband, and a baby, along with a congratulatory message.
In response to this clearly false story, Eve promptly took to her Instagram page to refute the report. She clarified that the photos in question were taken on various movie sets and were not reflective of reality.
The 36-year-old actress further emphasized that she is not married and does not have any children. She added that when she eventually gets married, she will personally make the announcement.
She captioned the report,
“Facebookers let me be with false narratives please.
I initially wanted to ignore this but I’m tired of defending myself. Friends and family calling to congratulate me over someone else’s supposed “CONTENT”
●I AM NOT MARRIED! Talk more of being married for 12 years.
●I HAVE NO CHILD!
●THESE ARE ALL DIFFERENT MOVIE SET PICS!
All these will happen and I will make the noise myself. Haba! What’s this?”
A Nigerian lady identified as Pat has taken to social media to describe her inspiring experience of love and thankfulness.
The woman could be seen in the viral video standing next to her spouse during their university sign-out day, beaming with joy and appreciation for the amazing adventure they had taken together.
“I bought him Egg roll and coke in 2018 in the school cafeteria & he paid my four years school fees and we have 2 sons throughout the program,” she wrote.
Pat bought an egg roll and a cola for her soon-to-be partner at the university cafeteria in 2018 and showed a modest act of kindness.
She had no idea that this kind deed would pave the way for a love that would change her life.
In a twist of fate, the young man—whose identity has been withheld—returned the favor by generously covering her tuition for the following four years.
The relationship between Pat and her partner got stronger as they overcame obstacles and achieved victories in their academic path together.
Due to the strong bond they had built while attending college, their love story endured, leading to the birth of their two kids.
Reacting to the video, @MERCY commented; “You are the luckiest babe, BSC bagged, husband bagged, and children bagged congratulations.”
@EGHOSA N said; “Na to just Dey share egg roll and coke for school cold or hot coke?”
@Falaive Toyosi Adera reacted; “Bottle coke or plastic please be specific.”
