Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Famous American rapper Kanye West has again issued a public apology over his past anti-Semitic remarks, attributing his outbursts to a long-undiagnosed brain injury. The apology, titled “To Those I Have Hurt,” was published in the print edition of The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The message, signed by West, was listed as a paid publication by his brand, Yeezy, according to Daily Mail. Read Also: “Taylor Swift stopped my Super Bowl dream, Kanye West reveals” In the statement, the singer traced his controversial behaviour to injuries sustained in a car accident about 25 years ago. He explained that the crash…

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has ranked Nigeria as the worst African country visited by American streamer IShowSpeed during his ongoing Africa tour. According to New Daily Prime, IShowSpeed visited Nigeria last week as part of his continental livestream journey, sparking widespread reactions online. Read Also: IShowSpeed hails Nigerian jollof Reacting via his Instagram story, Kunle Remi compared the streamer’s Lagos experience with other African countries he has visited and expressed disappointment with what Nigeria showcased. “After watching IShowSpeed journey so far, Nigeria is the worst on my own list,” the actor wrote. Remi lamented what he described as the loss of…

Nigerian model and media personality Denrele Edun has spoken about his love life and sexuality, revealing that he has often been unlucky in relationships. The socialite disclosed while featuring on a recent episode of The Moraya Show, where he admitted that his partners rarely reciprocate the level of commitment he gives. Read Also: Naira Marley offers relationship advice to singles “I have not really been lucky with love. People like us who have so much love to give to the world, we don’t really get it back in return,” Edun said. He explained that after several disappointments, he has decided to…

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has claimed that his 23 years in the United States yielded nothing but criminal records, arrests, and personal struggles, contrasting the experience with his success in Nigeria. Speaking in a recent video cited by New Daily Prime, the rapper said he left the US without financial gains, stressing that his achievements, including building a mansion, were made in Nigeria. Read Also: Speed Darlington reacts to Super Eagle AFCON exit “America did not favour me. I’m not ashamed to say it. The only thing I got from the USA is criminal records, arrests upon arrests,” he said.…

Nigerian TikTok star Jarvis has claimed that women find it easier to move on after a breakup than men. The influencer remarked on her recent messy split from fellow content creator Peller. Speaking in a video shared online, Jarvis said her confidence and self-worth helped her move on quickly. Read Also: Jarvis opens up on life after Peller split “It is easy for girls to move on fast. No time. What were you expecting? I am classy, I am everything I want to be. So, it is not hard for us to move on,” she said. While Jarvis insists she has…

Neither Ayra Starr nor her management has publicly responded to Ceeza Milli’s claims.

Rapper and singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has raised concerns over the growing menace of cultism in the Nigerian music industry. Lamenting the trend, Marley claimed that only a few artists, including himself, have refused to join secret cults, alleging that many musicians seek such groups for power and protection. Read Also: Naira Marley warns youths against relying on football betting Mocking the situation in a post on his X handle, the rapper noted that even those who allegedly introduce others to cultism still rely on police escorts for security. “We no reach 5 weh never join cult…

Hollywood has officially unveiled the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars), celebrating the most acclaimed films and performances of the past year, with one title rewriting the record books. Leading the nominations is Sinners, which earned a historic 16 nods, the highest in Oscar history. The film surpasses the long-standing record jointly held by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016), each of which received 14 nominations. Read Also: Rema, Burna Boy, Juma Jux Shine at AFRIMA Award The milestone firmly establishes Sinners as the most dominant film of this year’s awards season. Trailing behind is…

Social media influencer and activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accused Afrobeats superstar Wizkid of disrespecting late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM lamented what he described as Nigeria’s poor culture of honouring its music legends, noting that pioneers are often dismissed as “past glory” while being insulted or ignored when they speak on national or industry issues. His comments come amid the ongoing feud between Wizkid and Seun Kuti over comparisons with Fela’s legacy. Read Also: Fela pioneered rap, Seun Kuti claims Calling out several Nigerian music veterans, including Eldee the…

The ongoing heated exchange between Wizkid and Seun Kuti over the legacy and influence of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has divided Nigerian celebrities and public figures. The controversy began about a week ago when Seun, Fela’s youngest son, publicly called out Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, for comparing the Afrobeats superstar to his late father. Seun described such comparisons as disrespectful, insisting that Fela’s legacy goes far beyond music, citing his activism against corrupt leadership and his political influence. Read Also: Baba Fryo slams Wizkid for claiming bigger than Fela Seun embarked on a seven-day Instagram Live session,…