Comedy Video: Officer Woos – Birthday Surprise
Nigerian comedian, Officer Woos comes through with a new comedy and he tagged this one “Birthday Surprise”.
“Machala is my song” — Carter Efe says; explains how he made the song (Video)
Popular skit-maker and singer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, better known as Carter Efe has revealed how he made viral hit track, Machala.
This comes after the track was removed off streaming platforms following a conflicting copyright claim to the song by the skit maker and a Berri Tiga.
The “Machala” song was set to be the song of the summer before it was removed from streaming platforms. It was also a source of controversy as a lot of people lambasted Carter for seeking attention from Wizkid, who is popularly referred to as “Machala”.
In an interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Carter revealed how he made the song that became a viral hit.
According to him,
“I was at home with my guy and started to put some instrumental beats on youtube. I started to chant Machala. It was then it occurred to me that if I do a song like this, it will go viral”
Watch him speak,
Ooni of Ife marries new wife (Video)
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has married a new wife, Mariam, amid reports that his marriage to Queen Silenkunola Naomi has hit rock bottom.
The monarch’s new queen, identified as Mariam Anako-Ogunwusi, an oil and gas guru, was welcomed to his palace on Tuesday night, September 6.
Recall that Simi, the sister of Ooni of Ife’s estranged wife, Queen Naomi, hinted at the marital woes her sister experienced in her marriage to the monarch.
Recall that in December 2021, Queen Naomi announced that she has parted ways with her husband, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi better known as the Ooni of Ife.
According to her, she has tried her best to endure and make their marriage work, adding that she smiled through the struggle but now she’s done.
She also told her kinsmen not to associate her with the Ooni or Ife or call her the Queen of Ile-Ife any longer. However, the palace maintained that the royal couple are still married.
In a new development, the 29-year-old Olori took to her Instagram page on Thursday, August 29, to speak on how difficult it is for women to walk away from an abusive marriage.
Reacting to the post, her sister, Simi, said no woman deserves to experience a tiny bit of what she went through and is still going through.
She added that Queen Naomi has gone through enough and it’s time ‘to wake the sleeping dog’.
Watch video from Ooni and Queen Mariam’s intimate wedding below,
Video credit Punch.
Nigerian singer, Pepenazi is now a ‘Pastor’, watch him preach (video)
Popular Nigerian singer, Pepenazi, has caused a stir online after he shared a video of himself preaching on his social media page.
The ‘Illegal’ crooner, who made waves in the music industry in 2014-16 but has been off the screen for some time, seems to have made a radical change in his life and is reportedly now a Pastor.
In his active years in the entertainment industry, he collaborated with Olamide, Reminsice, and other Nigerian singers.
In the video he posted, Pepenazi, whose real name is Opeyemi Kayode, is seen preaching and calling on people to give their lives to Christ.
He captioned it,
“THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE YOU THE SATISFACTION YOU NEED!
IT IS ONLY JESUS! THAT CAN SATISFY YOUR SOUL.
START YOUR WEEK BY ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND A MAKE A DECREE ON WHAT YOU WANT HIM TO PURGE OUT OF YOUR LIFE.
HE IS AT BEACON.”
Watch him preach below.
PRAY WITH ME IN AGREEMENT !
Job 22:28
28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.HAPPY NEW MONTH 🗓 #AcrossTheAtlanticMinistry⛪️🚢🕊
Opeyemi Kayodehttps://t.co/p6RuGO1Cvs pic.twitter.com/R4KhHIl0nx— OPEYEMI KAYODE (@Pepenazi) September 1, 2022
The video has sparked different reactions on social media as people point out the perverse songs he sang in the past.
@blackAde wrote, “Which pepenazi Abeg, The time is quarter pass two Ka wan olohso wole own ?”
@omosalewasmiles wrote, “‘the time is quarter past two k’awọn oloṣo wọ’le’ Pepenazi???
what God cannot do truly doesn’t exist”
@chroniclesPHC wrote, “It’s fantastic to see that Pepenazi is believer now! Man has found purpose in Christ.”
“Divorce is not for the weak” – Dancer Korra Obidi breaks down as she’s separated from her kids (Video)
Popular Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, got quite emotional as she spoke about her struggles with divorce.
It would be recalled that in March, Korra’s estranged husband and father of their two kids, Justin, announced his separation from the dancer barely a week after they welcomed their second child, Athena.
Speaking on the consequences of divorce in a video she shared on social media, Korra revealed her children, including 6-months-old Athena, have been taken away from her for some days now.
Korra, who averred that divorce is not for the weak, said she was heartbroken when she saw strangers touching her kid.
“Don’t get divorced. It is not for the weak. Separated from your 6 months old for a whole week. I have been trying to keep my composure but last night I got broken because I saw strangers touching my child. It really broke me.” She said.
Watch video below,
A while ago, Korra took to social media to express her anger and frustration about her failed marriage to her estranged husband, Justin Dean.
According to her, she gave her husband her all, cooked for him, tried her best to satisfy him in the oza room with different styles yet he still dumped her.
They are trying to use my kids to control me – Korra Obidi cries out (VIDEO)
Dancer Korra Obidi has replied a follower who said her kids would be taken away from her if she doesn’t wear clothes.
In the video she shared, she claimed that people are now trying to use her children to control her.
According to her, she posted a photo of herself and the next thing she saw was notifications about how they were going to take her children away.
She said ;
She sent me an email saying “Korra, they are going to take your children away from you because you are not wearing clothes.”
So they want to try to use my children to control me. So If I wear clothes now, they will not take my children.
Some of you are witches and wizards.
This is too much, Divorce is not for the weak.
This came before she took to social media to lament about her kids being taken away from her for one week.
She also said that she has been trying to keep her composure but broke down shortly after that. Korra also averred that divorce is not natural, but necessary sometimes.
See the video below –
Veteran actor Yinka Quadri’s children gifts him a brand new SUV for his 63rd birthday (Video)
Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Yinka Quadri, has received a brand new SUV as a birthday gift from his children.
The Nollywood star who clocked 63 today, September 6, was left speechless when his children surprised him with the new whip.
The delighted father, whose social media pages has been flooded with birthday wishes from fans, colleagues, family, and well-wishers, showed off the birthday present from his children on his Instagram page.
He shared a video that showed the moment his children handed him the car keys and captioned it,
“Thanks for this beautiful gift 🚘🔑 my children on this auspicious occasion of my birthday… 🔥🔥💃🥂🍯🧁… This is super huge and I feel so happy for reaping the fruit of my seed.
Wishing myself the happiest of birthdays. On this special day, I just want to thank you God for the priceless gift of life that He has given me and for the wonderful people He has put in my life.”
Watch video below,
In other news, popular Ghanaian actor and farmer, John Dumelo, has taken to social media to dispel claims that he has died in a fatal car crash.
Speaking in a video shared on his official Facebook page on Monday, September 5, the award-winning actor said the report is not true and assured everyone that he’s hale and hearty.
The 38-year-old actor further revealed that he was overseeing some farming activities in the Akpafu-Mempeasem area of the country.
Stable power supply is expensive — Media personality Bolanle says
Popular media personality, Bolanle Olukanni has said enjoying stable power supply in Nigeria comes at a high price.
This follows the recent improvement in power supply in some parts of the country following the increased electricity generation.
Some Nigerians on social media have attested to the fact that they are enjoying better power supply, however, some are complaining that their electricity bill has increased sporadically.
In reaction to the complaints, a Twitter user wrote,
“Small stable power supply, you are complaining about the bills. You all think the good Nigeria we are praying and hoping for would come with free and cheap meals?”
Reacting to the tweet, Bolanle bemoaned the high rate she has been paying for electricity lately.
According to her, she enjoyed uninterrupted power supply for 23 hours and she couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the bill.
“Like e shock me when I was reloading Nepa credit back to back. 23 hour power supply and I was like ooo, this is expensive lol”, she wrote.
A while ago, Bolanle Olukanni took to her social media page to admonish single Nigerians on the need to respect their “friend’s marriage.”
Her post on Twitter reads;
If you are single and have a friend that is married try as much as possible to behave in a way that respects your friend’s marriage. Always ask, if I was married would I appreciate this behavior if someone did this with my partner.
“I’ve been dropping hits back to back” — Rapper, Vic O calls out Headies organizers for not acknowledging him (video)
Nigerian rapper, Victor Odu, known professionally as Vic O, has called out the organizers of Headies Award for snubbing him in the just concluded edition.
Recall that the 15th edition of the award show took place at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, on Sunday, September 4.
Speaking on the event, the music star, in a video shared on his Instagram page, berated the organizers for not nominating or acknowledging him despite the fact he has been ‘dropping hit songs back to back’.
He said everything in Nigeria involves politics, including the Headies award show, and if one is not well connected, he won’t be recognized by the organizers.
Speaking further, Vic O criticized Headies for disqualify his colleague, Portable, over what he claims was ‘nothing’ even though he had a hit song.
Watch below,
A while back, the self-proclaimed best rapper stated that his compatriots don’t appreciate his talents.
According to Vic O, he has fans ‘in the abroad’ and he’s more appreciated there so he just might relocate to the US or UK.
Sharing a video, the Italy-based entertainer wrote ;
To be honest…
#Nigeria no deserve me at all ..
Maybe i should relocate to #usa or #uk or remain here in #italy ?
And the way i get fans for usa and uk eh…
I’m one of a kind,
“I hope I have made you all proud” – Reality star Erica celebrates two years of fame
Big Brother Naija star, Erica Nlewedim, has taken to social media to thank her family and fans for their continuous love and support since she left the Big Brother house.
The self-styled star girl, in a post via her Instagram page on Tuesday, September 6, marking two years since her rise to stardom, said she’s proud of how far she has come.
Sharing lovely photos of herself, Erica also thanked music executive Don Jazzy, her management, and Funke Kuti, who she described as her adopted mum.
“Two years of fame and I’m proud of how far I’ve come! @stargirlskin is 6months old and our customers all over the world are happy with how polished their skin looks! I just want to appreciate my loving fan base, THE ELITE LEAGUE, for standing by my side, especially when it was not rosy!
“I also thank my mom and dad! I thank my adopted mummy @funkekut for guiding me down the right path! I thank my management @pauloo2104 @upfrontandpersonalglobal for amplifying the actress and star girl Erica brand!
“I thank @kevinikokoli for being my personal manager and @donmikeone, my friend! I thank @donjazzy @ronkesokefun @lanredasilvaajayi @mercedesrichards24 @azukaogujiuba for being in my corner and being so supportive! My friends and family, I’m so grateful cos with your help I have grown and I hope I have made you all proud.” She wrote.
See her post below,
“My husband disvirgined me, if he ever cheats, I’ll call on God’s vengeance” – Actress Tawa Ajisefini (Video)
Popular Nollywood actress, Tawa Ajisefini, has revealed that she was disvirgined by her husband.
The thespian, who made this revelation during an Instagram live session with her fans, vowed to call on God’s vengeance on her husband, Mr. Ali, if he ever cheats on her.
Speaking further, she bragged that her husband is the only man she’s ever had sexual relations with.
She, however, declared that she loves her husband but won’t hesitate to seek God’s wrath on him if he betrays their marital vows by cheating on her with another woman.
“My husband is the only man that has ever slept with me on earth but if he betrays or cheats on me tomorrow I will call ‘adabi’ on him’. The only man I have ever known is my man, but a lot of men are animals, and because he deflowered me doesn’t mean that he won’t go out and cheat, he won’t remember that he disvirgined me, but when he does, I will use my Quaran and call Adabi and call God of vengeance.
“God, you told me not to prostitute or defile my marital vows and I am loyal so let my head will fight against Mr. Ali when he chooses to betray me. I love him with all my heart but if he cheats, I will call Adabi for him”, She said.
Watch her speak below,
Comedy Video: The Cute Abiola – The Three Drunks
Popular Nigerian comedian, Lawyer Kunle also known as The Cute Abiola drops a new comedy skit and he tagged this one “The Three Drunks” featuring Mc Always and Yunusa.
Watch/download comedy video below;
“Stop sending money to the people you are dating back home” — Lady tells Africans in diaspora (video)
A lady has advised Africans in diaspora against sending money to someone they are not yet married to in Africa.
Speaking in a video shared online, she said people residing in Africa were surviving before they started dating someone abroad so they should stop expecting to be sent money because they don’t pluck money from the proverbial tree abroad.
According to her, someone who genuinely loves and cares about you will not ask you for money, but rather focus on providing their own needs till you both get married.
Speaking further, she said relationships should not be about money, but that’s not the case for Africans dating people in diaspora, as they tend to financially exploit them.
She concluded by saying relationships should be 50:50 and couples should share their financial responsibilities equally irrespective of one’s geographic location.
Watch the trending clip below,
According to him, he had told the lady about still using a phone he bought in 2018, and it didn’t seem to sit well with her, so she ghosted him.
Speaking further, he disclosed that he still has some trousers he wore in university.
Comedy Video: Mr Funny – Sabinus And His Interview Problem
Popular Nigerian comedian, Mr Funny also known as Sabinus drops a new comedy he tagged, “Sabinus And His Interview Problem”.
Cardi B and Offset throw extravagant car-themed party for son, Wave’s first birthday (Photos)
American rapper, Cardi B and her husband, Offset, threw their son, Wave, a lavish car-themed party to celebrate his first birthday.
The couple’s second child together, Wave, turned one on September 4, and they held an extravagant celebration and shared photos from the party on social media.
Cardi posted adorable tidbits from the extravagant birthday party on her Instagram stories. In the videos, Wave was seen riding a tiny motorized tractor around and entering the party in style, walking down a magnificent red carpet.
Party guests watched as baby Wave made his impressive entrance through huge green and blue balloon arches. When the car nearly came to a standstill, Wave’s big sister, Kulture, was on hand to push him along to keep him going on his way.
For the party, Cardi and Offset’s entire family sported matching denim.
See photos below,
In other news, American rapper Offset couldn’t help but laugh at his wife, Cardi B’s culinary skills after she prepared a burnt meal for their family.
The WAP crooner, who in her 2020 hit track, Wap, rapped “I don’t cook, I don’t clean,” recently tried to make dinner for her husband.
A video Offset shared online showed the mother of two getting her ingredients ready and chopping her vegetables.
However, in a subsequent video showing the final result of his wife’s kitchen time, an entire tray of chicken wings were badly burned.
Although there was another tray with fresh, delicious looking wings, the burnt ones looked so blackened and didn’t appear to be something that would be edible.
Rivers police bust child trafficking ring, rescue 15 kidnapped children and arrest fake reverend sister
No fewer than 15 kidnapped children were rescued from a child trafficking ring in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
The children were rescued when men of the Rivers State Police command raided the hideout in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Friday Eboka, disclosed this during a press briefing at the state police headquarters on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
A fake reverend sister who is believed to be at the centre of the child trafficking ring in the state was also paraded.
The CP said the suspect would be charged in court, adding that investigations are ongoing as some of the children have been reunited with their parents.
In other news, a Nigerian lady has narrated how a member of a kidnapping ring who abducted her saved her and also bought her a phone.
According to her, at 17, she was abducted on her way to work and was taken to another state.
She said she got lucky as a member of the gang liked her, so he drove her out of the bush to safety.
She claimed that on their way, he asked for her phone number, and after learning that it was damaged, he bought her a new one.
The lady identified as @GinikaofAfrica on Twitter, who made this revelation while reacting to a tweet asking Twitter users to share a true-life story that sounds made up, also said that he provided her with the names and hideouts of her kidnappers.
Man declared wanted for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death
A South African man, identified as Sylvester Roy Mphephu, has been declared wanted in connection with the murder of his 28-year-old girlfriend, Palesa.
The suspect allegedly beat his girlfriend to pulp in the early hours of Monday, September 5, in Edenvale, Gauteng, then dropped her off at a hospital before he fled.
He left her in a critical condition and she sadly succumbed to the injuries, while he’s currently still at large.
The Police in Guateng have now placed Mphephu on the wanted list and encouraged anyone with useful information about his whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.
Meanwhile, friends and family of the deceased have taken to social media to mourn her sudden demise and demand justice for her death.
A Facebook user, Lee-Roy Kolobe Bruce Maboya, who paid tribute to Palesa, advised women in abusive relationships to leave before it’s too late.
She wrote,
“Dear Ladies, your silence is tearing us apart. Keeping quite when your partner raise a hand on you is not a good thing.
“Immediately after he raise a hand on you, please.. Please walk away for a reason that he laid his hand on you for the first time he will definetely do it again.. Chances are 75%
“The GBV rate increases each and everyday. Am writing this in a bitter heart..can’t sleep.. Thiniking how i lost someone. Him beating her to her death bed really broke me. How could someone who was suppose to protect her do such a cruel thing to her
“How can you beat someone you claim you love until she screams no more. She begged for her life.. Asked you to stop but the monster didn’t care. can’t stop to imagining the pain she went through!
“To Sylvester Roy Mphephu I so hope your sins will come and haunt you everyday of your life.. For taking our Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin and a friend’s life.
“She didn’t deserve what you did to her. To anyone who know where this monster is..please contact your nearest police station so that he can pay for his sin.”
“I am fine and safe” — Actor, John Dumelo debunks report that he has died in a car accident (video)
Popular Ghanaian actor and farmer, John Dumelo, has taken to social media to dispel claims that he has died in a fatal car crash.
Speaking in a video shared on his official Facebook page on Monday, September 5, the award-winning actor said the report is not true and assured everyone that he’s hale and hearty.
The 38-year-old actor further revealed that he was overseeing some farming activities in the Akpafu-Mempeasem area of the country.
His words:
“Good morning guys. I have heard some rumours about myself being in an accident. I am no more and so on and so forth. I just want to let everyone know that is false. I am currently in Akpafu-Mempeasem and I’m currently checking on some farming activities here and interacting with farmers.
Then, I will also go to lobby to also check out and interact with some farmers and so I’m ok I’m alright I just want to let everyone know that I’m safe.
I just want to tell everyone that I’m fine and I’m safe and I want to wish everyone a cool week ahead and God bless everyone as well. Let’s take care of ourselves let’s pray to God. Take care and enjoy your day.”
Watch him speak below,
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“Cheers to making it out alive” – Young Nigerian mother celebrates 7-year divorce anniversary
A Nigerian mother of two who left her marriage of eight years has taken to social media to celebrate her seven-year divorce anniversary.
The young woman identified as @iphieajike on Twitter expressed her joy at having survived the marriage and reflected on how apprehensive she felt about her future when she divorced her partner.
She said she moved out of her matrimonial house with her two children seven years ago after divorcing her spouse.
“Today 7 years ago, I left my marriage of 8 yrs with two little girls and moved out here. Alone, afraid and unsure of what the future held but knowing without a shadow of doubt that it was time. Cheers to making it out alive! 🥂 🎉” She wrote.
See her post below,
Reacting to her tweet, social media users and well-wishers trooped to the comments to congratulate her.
A Twitter user @Bologinma wrote, “Congratulations and Well done! You survived and thrived! You did it! Here’s to many more years of a glorious, wonderful life lived on your own terms!”
@adedayo_mustaph, “Congratulations and God bless you. Since you brought it here, I pray that the man finds Favor and blessings from God. We were not there and we witnessed nothing so caution is needed.”
@0fc0b1e1bc374ef, “God bless you. The world have move beyond fowl cry on socio-media. We are not there when she left her union. So she should enjoy her new never.”
Outrage as mother is captured brutalizing her 2-year-old daughter in disturbing video (Watch)
A viral video of a 22-year-old mother brutalizing her 2-year-old daughter has sparked outrage online.
In the disturbing clip, lasting one minute and fourteen seconds, the woman is seen striking her undressed youngster with a pair of slippers—she beats the toddler until she falls off a basin.
She continuously hits the baby with a slipper on the arms, head, legs, back, and hands from when the baby is on the ground to when she gets back to the basin. The 2-year-old yelled in pain, but her loud cry for mercy fell on her mother’s deaf ears.
The incident is said to have happened at Busula A in Katikamu Sub County in Luweero District, Uganda.
The video, which was recorded by the concerned neighbor and shared on social media, has since led to wide-spread condemnation and uproar from members of the public.
In an updated development, the woman in the viral video identified as Dorothy Nabulime has been arrested. The mother of three was arrested on Saturday, September 3.
Confirming Nabulime’s arrest in a statement on Monday September 5, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, said further investigations have indicated that Nabulime has three children aged four years, two years and four months all from different men.
“She is a mother of three children from three separate relationships and could have been affected for having three failed relationships. Her first born of four years was from her relationship with Christopher Kivumbi, the second born of two years that she was victimizing was from a second relationship with a man she has refused to disclose. The third child of four months is from her third relationship with Isaac Male.
“We believe that her anger towards the two year old child is transferred from the broken relationship with the father in the second relationship whom she has concealed. We believe this because the other two children of four years and four months are treated very well by her unlike the two year old girl from the second relationship.” Fred Enanga said.
Enanga said police got concerned after the video went viral in which the suspect showed no sympathy and love towards the child as is expected of a mother
He noted that after her arrest, Nabulime is set to be arraigned before court in Luweero to answer charges of torture.
Watch video below,
UPDATE: “We are known for moral decency” – UNIZIK SUG reacts to viral video of people alleged to be students having sxx at a party
The Student Union Government of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra, has reacted to the viral video of people said to be students of the institution having sex during a party in Ifite Awka, Anambra State,
The video from the sex party which held at the pool side of a popular hotel close to the school caused quite a stir on social media.
In the video, the alleged students of Unizik, are seen getting down in the full glare of all those who were present at the venue.
An alumnus of the university who shared the video on Twitter wrote, “It is very unfortunate that the school environment which most of us graduated from is turning into something else. I bet that’s why I couldn’t live in Ifite Awka during my University days.” Watch here
UNIZIK’s student body has now released an official statement denying their involvement in the controversial party. They strongly condemned the intent of the sex party and said the institution is known for moral decency.
The letter reads,
“This is to inform the public that the students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the University have nothing to do with the event that happened on 3rd of September, 2022, at Wintess Garden, and in fact it is not a students program.
“The “Night Wear Party” which featured a live porn of people engaging in sexual acts, is morally wrong and condemned by the Students Union Government Executives, is being organised around students residential area.
“In conclusion, “The Night Wear Party” is a personal business of some show promoters in Awka, and has nothing to do with the University or our students. We are known for moral decency, as we all study to be certified ‘in Character and in Learning.’”
Comedy Video: OGB Recent – The Street King (EP2)
Nigerian comedian, OGB Recent also known as Cultist is here with a brand new comedy tagged, “The Street King (EP2)”.
The Headies: An analysis of every Next Rated winner till date
Originally called the Hip Hop World Awards, The Headies is easily the most influential and popular music award from this part of the globe. According to the founder – Ayo Animashaun, Media Guru and owner of Hip TV – it was created to celebrate the Hip Hop and Alternative Music genres. It has since gone beyond those to celebrating Nigerian music, Afrobeats, and African music.
In its 15th edition, the award has had its fair share of drama and controversy, especially around the “Next Rated” category. This very coveted prize is won by a relatively new act who has shown the most promise in the year in review. Winners also receive a car – an SUV till it was changed to a Bentley in 2022 – and join an influential ‘alumni’ of previous superstar winners.
Now, considering what this award has come to signify – basically a peek into the future – has the Headies always gotten it right? Did all the previous winners deserve it over other nominees? We try to answer these questions in this piece, as we analyze all the winners from the first edition in 2006 to the latest one in 2022.
- 2006: Asa
Other Nominees: None
Even if she wasn’t the only nominee back then, she would and should still have won the very first Next Rated award hands down. Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Asa is one of the most critically acclaimed acts from Nigeria, and has dropped 5 brilliant albums, a plethora of songs we have all come to love, and shut down Eko Hotel in her solo concert. The guys behind the Headies got it very right by making her the first ever winner of this award.
- 2007: Overdose
Other Nominees: Naeto C, Lawal Olumo, Kage, C-Mion, Gino, Blaise.
Together with Modenine, Terry The Rapman, Six Foot Plus and Ruleclean, Overdose ruled the Hip Hop space in the early 2000s. In 2006, he dropped Don’t Hate, the song that gave him his most acclaim till date. It was on the back of this song and his fierce lyricism that he won the Next Rated award in 2007.
Did the Headies miss it though? If you were around that year, you may not have questioned Overdose being named the Next Rated, even though Gino had just dropped a decent album led by No Be God. Nevertheless, the lesser-known Naeto C has gone on to be the most popular of them all so we can all agree that Headies did not get this one right.
- 2008: Wande Coal
Other Nominees: GT The Guitarman, Banky W., M.I Abaga, and Cyrus da Virus.
Only one person could have won the Next Rated award over Banky W and MI, and that person is Wande Coal. This was a time when MoHits was the number one label/crew in Nigeria, and Wande Coal was its black diamond. While Banky and MI were rising stars, Wande was the brightest amongst them, and he proved the Headies right because after winning the award, he dropped Mushin to MoHits, one of Nigeria’s best albums till date. He has also won numerous awards across Nigeria and Africa, started his own label, and remains a force to reckon with. The Headies definitely got this one right.
- 2009: Omawumi
Other Nominees: YQ, MP, Kel, D’Jinee
YQ? MP? Kel? LOL. No further comments. The Headies got this one right. Djinee also did well for himself – collaborating with MI and dropping Ego, but Omawumi deserved this, and she has been the biggest act amongst them. Headies dey see road.
- 2010: Skuki
Other Nominees: General Pype, Mo’Cheddah, Jesse Jagz, D’Prince.
To be honest, many of us thought ‘The Greatest’ Jesse Jagz deserved it that year, or perhaps General Pype, with his Champion Song getting massive airplay, but Skuki had a decent run that year and deserved it. Also, considering it can be said that none of the other acts have had a better career, it was a good call.
- 2011: Wizkid
Other Nominees: Ice Prince, Olamide, Tiwa Savage.
This was a year, one of the most competitive years for The Headies Next Rated awards. I mean, Olamide is the number one rapper in Nigeria, Tiwa Savage is still the queen, and Ice Prince has racked up local and international accolades, including a BET. All of them could have easily won it, but sadly, they were up against the Machala himself, Wizkid Ayo Balogun. In 2011, Wiz – was the hottest kid on the block, and it didn’t come as a surprise that he won. He has also gone on to be Africa’s biggest act – some will say of all time – and one can conclusively say that the Headies’ have never been righter.
- 2012: Davido
Other Nominees: Eva Alordiah, Praiz, Chuddy K
Even though she’s not making music anymore, Eva was Nigeria’s best female rapper at that time. Praiz – who was second runner-up at the first Edition of Project Fame West Africa – had Rich and Famous burning up the charts, while Chuddy K had everybody ‘whining’ to Slow Slow. But none of them can complain today because the person who won the 2012 Headies is Davido Adeleke. On the heels of “Back When” and “Dami Duro”, the young crooner had stolen the hearts of Nigerians and he hasn’t relented since then. He has surpassed himself every year and has established himself as one of the biggest acts in Africa. Headies saw the future well here.
- 2013: Sean Tizzle
Other nominees: Dammy Krane, Burna Boy, Seyi Shay, Phyno.
LOL. We need to catch the people who decided to give this award to Sean Tizzle, line them up and tell them one or two. With all due respects, every other person on this list could have won this award before Sean Tizzle. Fine, he seemed promising then, with that Sho Lee song, but for goodness sakes, we had Burna Boy and Phyno in the mix. How did people listen to Like To Party, Abeg Abeg Abeg, and pass up on Burna? How did they watch Phyno resurrect Igbo Hip Hop and pass up on him? How did they ignore Dammy Krane blending Fuji with Hip Hop and pass up on him? How? Biggest miss by The Headies.
- 2014: Patoranking
Other nominees: Runtown, Orezi, Skales, Yemi Alade.
Patoranking just won the Recording of the Year in 2022, 8 years after winning Next Rated, so we can easily conclude that he deserved it. I mean, Runtown has had an incredible career, and basically ran the country in 2016; Yemi Alade has been phenomenal too, winning the MTV MAMA awards twice. But Patoranking has been amazing as well, and of all the nominees that year, none are as relevant/hot as him right now. Very good call.
- 2015: Reekado Banks
Other nominees: Kizz Daniel, Cynthia Morgan, Korede Bello, Lil Kesh.
The 2015 Headies is the most controversial and dramatic Headies Awards till date, and you can bet that the Next Rated category was the source of the drama. Eventually won by Reekado Banks, it was keenly contested by Kizz Daniel and Lil Kesh. In fact, YBNL boss – Olamide believed Lil Kesh should have won it – considering the kid had been dropping back-to-back singles, so he went on stage, grabbed the mic and expressed his displeasure. In response, Mavin boss – Don Jazzy – asked Olamide to come and collect the car. In summary, Baddoo got angry and banned him from the mainland, it got so bad that Dangote had to settle the beef.
I digress.
If you ask me, Kizz Daniel should have won it. He is one of the top acts in Nigeria, and has Buga – possibly the biggest song in Nigeria/Africa this year. But do not ask me, because Reekado has also had a decent career – with and one of the biggest songs in 2021. My verdict is that the Headies tried.
- 2016: Mr Eazi
Other nominees: YCEE, Humblesmith, Tekno Miles, Aramide
2016 was the year of Mr. Eazi. Love him or hate him, you have to admit that his sound was different, and he introduced Nigerians to the Banku music a lot of us have come to love. Nevertheless, there’s a possibility that Tekno would have won if he hadn’t withdrawn himself from the category. Both have gone on to have decent careers, with Tekno featuring on Buga, what is currently the biggest song in Africa – and Eazi being one of the best digital-selling act from Naija. Great call, Headies.
- 2018: Mayorkun
Other nominees: Maleek Berry, Dice Ailes, Johnny Drille, Zoro
2018 was definitely the year of Mayorkun, and nobody can deny it. The Mayor of Lagos as he is fondly called was the shining star of DMW, dropping hits like Eleko, Yawa, Che Che. Even though the others in the category have gone on to have decent careers, Mayor is still the number one amongst them so this is definitely a decent call by The Headies.
- 2019: Rema
Other nominees: Lyta, Victor AD, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Zlatan
This is one of the most fiercely contested “Next Rated” years since Wizkid’s win in 2011. Rema was just ahead of the pack in what can be considered a tightly contested race.
Fireboy had a legit claim to the throne. The Peru crooner ticked every box to be declared the “Next Rated” and a whole lot of people thought he was going to win. He has since gone on to drop 3 incredible albums, including Bandana, one of the biggest songs this year. Other acts like Joeboy and Zlatan have gone on to drop monster hits and solid projects, but at the end of the day, one can say that The Headies got it right, as Rema has and is still doing incredible things.
- 2020: Omah Lay
Other nominees: Tems, Bella Shmurda, Oxlade
Omah Lay came and took the industry by storm, releasing back-to-back hits that dominated the airplay and charts for months. He has also dropped a very decent album and continues to do amazing things. Even though some might look at the list now and wonder how International Superstar Tems didn’t bag the Next Rated, the fact is that her storm was just forming then, while Omah was already raining.
Asides Tems, the other candidates were also hot. Bella was the go-to street hop artist in 2020, while Oxlade had given us a glimpse into his vocal prowess. But at the end of the day, Tems is leading this pack, and while we can say The Headies tries, only time will help us see how right (or wrong) they were. .
- 2022: BNXN
Other nominees: Zinoleesky, Ayra Starr, Ruger
BNXN – formerly known as BUJU – is the new shining light in an industry that keeps producing superstars faster than Nigeria can produce capable leaders. He has one of the most outstanding debut runs the industry has ever seen, turning whatever he touches into a hit. From Lenu to Feelings to Outside to his debut project “Sorry I’m Late”, BNXN has shown why he should be considered for the top job.
The other acts have had a phenomenal debut run, giving us amazing hits after hits, but again, only time will tell if they got it right or wrong.
Written by @Chydee
Nigerian man finds a long snake hiding in his air conditioner (video)
A video making rounds on social media captures the long snake a man found cooling off in his air conditioner.
The snake was trying to gain entry into his house through the AC but was stopped by the condenser fan which was in motion.
The blade could be heard hitting the snake as it wigged it’s long, slender body and tried to escape the sharp edge of the fan.
After the snake had been weakened and fatally injured by the blade, the man opened up the compartment and removed the snake and thereafter set it ablaze.
Watch the video below,
In other news, a trending video on social media shows the horrifying moment a 17-year-old boy was hit by moving train while he was shooting for a video near the railway tracks at the Waddepally tank near the Kazipet railway station on Sunday.
The Teenager was identified as Ch Akshay Raj, an Intermediate first year student from Waddepally in the city.
Raj was rushed to the government-run MGM Hospital by the railway police in an ambulance after the incident. He was then moved to a private hospital by his relatives. Doctors said that he suffered fractures in a leg and also sustained injuries on the face. He is said to be out of danger.
According to the Railway Police, Akshay along with two of his friends were doing a video reportedly for a mobile app when the train coming to Warangal from Balharshah hit him. “He was walking along the track closely when the train was coming. And he was hit by the engine of the train”. Watch here
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Popular Nigerian comedy group, Mark Angel Comedy drops a brand new comedy from the “Caretaker Series” and they tagged this one “Moment Of Truth”.
Nigerian man narrates how lady ghosted him after discovering he’s been using one phone since 2018
A Nigerian man has taken to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to narrate how a lady cut off communication with him after learning that he’s been using a phone since 2018.
According to him, he had told the lady about still using a phone he bought in 2018, and it didn’t seem to sit well with her, so she ghosted him.
Speaking further, he disclosed that he still has some trousers he wore in university.
“Nigerian women like Peter Obi until a man like Peter Obi is asking them out. I told this babe that I’ve been using the same phone since 2018 and she ghosted me. I did not even tell her the best part. I still have some of my trousers from uni.” His tweet read.
See his post below,
In other news, a couple of Nigerian men have taken to microblogging platform, Twitter to share the reasons they stopped talking to women they were at some point interested in.
The tweets come not long after women were also asked to give the reasons why they stopped talking to some men. While some ladies gave reasons bordering on height, financial status and others, the reasons men gave were rather hilarious.
A gentleman revealed that a lady got him a birthday cake but when she delivered it to him, it was already halved because she’d given the other half to her family members.
Read some hilarious reasons here.
I am very proud of you – Wizkid’s first babymama, Shola tells son, Bolu, as he resumes high school
Boluwatife Balogun, the first child of popular Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, is now a big boy and started his first day of high school on Monday, September 5.
His proud mother, Shola Ogudu, took to her Instagram page to share the news and expressed unreserved joy and fulfillment at his growth.
She shared pictures with her son, who turned 11 in May, and said it was time for him to show the world his talents and thirst for knowledge.
Shola wrote,
“Dear SonShine,
As your journey into high school officially kicks off today, I just want you to know how very proud of you I am.
It’s time to show everyone your thirst for knowledge and your talents. I am sure your teachers will be very happy to have you in their classroom.
Go forth and PROSPER 🕊
Love you always baby boy!”
A while ago, Sola Ogudu took to social media to celebrate as her son Boluwatife graduates from primary school.
The proud mother of one shared photos of her son in his graduation suit and showered praises on him.
She also thanked her son for making her proud.
“For making me the happiest today Boluwatifemi, God bless you for me. You made me so proud today and I love you with all my heart. Well done Champ. P.s: Today is my Son’s Official GRADUATION DAY!!! 💃💃💃 Can’t wait to see my baby @official_tifebalogun rock his suit and graduation gown 💃💃💃 I’ve got BUTTERFLIES in my tummy Fam!☺️ #Thankful🕊.” She wrote.
“I never asked nor did I receive money to murder a child” — OAP Maria Okan continues to react to claims she received money from alleged babydaddy, Olamide, to abort her pregnancy
Media personality, Maria Okan, has once again taken to social media to refute claims that she collected money from her rumoured baby daddy, Olamide, to abort the pregnancy of her daughter, Asaiah Monifé Maria Okanrende.
This comes hours after she went online to clear the air on the rumour, revealing that no one gave her any money to procure an abortion.
She also hinted at being a single parent who is raising her child alone without the help of her daughter’s father. ICYMI
Back-story: news made rounds three years ago that she was pregnant for her rumoured ex, Nigerian rapper Olamide, and he gave her money to relocate abroad and terminate the pregnancy.
Maria has now come out to dispel the rumour, stating that she was never offered money, neither did she receive money from anyone to ‘murder her child’.
She added that she doesn’t understand those criticizing her for choosing to keep the child, instead of terminating her.
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday morning, she tweeted,
“Good morning. I was never OFFERED, I never ASKED, nor did I RECEIVE money to murder a child. I heard that story for the 1st time when you all did – when I was 8 months pregnant. You say I made the wrong choice to carry life, and I should’ve opted for murder? Pele. I love motherhood.”
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Toke Makinwa dragged over comment on Bella and Sheggz’s relationship
Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, is currently receiving heat on social media after she shared her thoughts on BBNaija level-up lovebirds, Bella and Sheggz’s relationship.
Like many viewers of the reality TV show, Toke Makinwa took to her verified Twitter handle on Monday to share her take on Bella and Sheggz’s controversial relationship.
The six-week relationship between Bella and Sheggz, who met and began dating during the first week in the house, has drawn a variety of opinions due to their frequent arguments and petty disputes.
Taking to her Twitter handle on Monday morning after the couple patched things up moments after breaking up, Toke averred that they indeed deserve each other.
“At this point is it safe to say that They deserve each other?” She tweeted.
A Twitter user then responded that Bella needed rescuing from the relationship.
Toke replied to the tweet, stating that Bella is enjoying and loving the attention from Sheggz.
“Rescued ke??? Someone that loves the attention, she’s under the covers, good luck with your rescue mission.” She wrote.
Her comments, however, didn’t sit well with social media users who berated her and reminded her of how she stayed in an abusive marriage for 13 years.
A Twitter user wrote,
“Toke I will so drag you today. You stayed with an abuser for 13years. He fixed intro dates and never showed up embarrassing you and your family, treated you like you are nothing but you kept taking him back. You even married him. Woman, sit this out!!!”.
See more reactions below,
I am so disappointed with you Toke,u stayed in an abusive relationship/ marriage for 13years and you are here condemning another person in a confined space…Wel done ooo
— Nnedy (@nnedimmaezeh) September 5, 2022
Toke as an abuse victim this is what you chose to say?? Wow! I am so disappointed mahn. https://t.co/woNMTB68zf
— Stanley the stan (@Aasiitii) September 5, 2022
Toke dear, this your tweet is very disturbing.
Emancipate yourself because you might be emotionally traumatized without realizing how broken you are. https://t.co/RC5R89T0Rb— Anita (@anitapreye) September 5, 2022
