Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has disclosed plans to regain ownership of his music catalogue from his foreign record label, saying he intends to buy back his masters before eventually retiring from active music. The award-winning singer made the revelation during a recent appearance on The Long Form Podcast, where he spoke extensively about the importance of ownership, royalties and long-term financial planning in the music business. Read Also: “Your plan will fail” — Davido fires at Gboyega Oyetola According to Davido, while he currently enjoys a favourable recording contract, he believes that true success in the music industry goes beyond hit…

Several Nigerian musicians have joined growing calls for urgent action following the abduction of dozens of pupils, students and teachers from schools in Oyo State, describing the incident as heartbreaking and unacceptable. The entertainers reacted after gunmen attacked educational institutions in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and kidnapped dozens of victims, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage across the country. Read Also: School abduction crisis widens as protests spread, teachers begin indefinite strike in Oyo New Daily Prime reports that the victims were abducted from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School…

Nigerian rapper and music artiste Ice Prince has addressed the criticism trailing his performance at the 2026 national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), explaining that his appearance at the event was based on family ties rather than political allegiance. The rapper came under heavy criticism on social media after performing at the APC convention amid growing economic hardship, insecurity, and public dissatisfaction in Nigeria. Read Also: Nollywood actor Alapini regrets supporting Tinubu’s 2023 campaign Many Nigerians questioned the decision of entertainers to perform at political events linked to the ruling party while citizens continue to complain about inflation,…

British-Nigerian rapper Skepta has expressed concern over what he described as worsening injustice and hardship in Nigeria, calling on celebrities and the international community to speak up for Nigerians. The rapper, whose real name is Joseph Adenuga, made the remarks in a video broadcast where he appealed for more global attention to the challenges facing ordinary Nigerians. Read Also: Paul Okoye, Mr Macaroni, Kunle Remi lament insecurity in Nigeria According to the “Bad Energy Stay Far Away” crooner, Nigerians have endured injustice for a long time while continuing to show resilience despite difficult conditions. “There is so much injustice in Nigeria.…

Nigerian rapper and singer Zlatan Ibile has publicly apologised to fellow artiste Seyi Vibez following a heated online disagreement that recently sparked reactions across social media. The controversy reportedly began on May 26 after Seyi Vibez accused Zlatan of mocking his Fuji-inspired project titled Fuji Moto. According to circulating reports, the disagreement stemmed from ad-libs Zlatan used on Adekunle Gold’s track Life of the Faaji, which Seyi Vibez interpreted as a subtle jab at his artistic direction. Read Also: Rexxie: Seyi Vibez wanted beef with Asake, but got ignored Zlatan Ibile blames govt for rising economic hardship in Nigeria Zlatan…

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked conversations online after sharing his opinion on infidelity and relationships, claiming that cheating affects women differently from men emotionally and psychologically. Speaking during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the actor argued that when a woman begins to cheat in a relationship or marriage, it often means she has already lost emotional attachment to her partner. Read Also: Tems shares deep views on marriage, says it should go beyond love Yul Edochie reconciles with Linc, Rita after long-running family rift Yul Edochie urges actors not to deliver poor performance over low pay…

Nigerian media personality GehGeh has criticised the reaction of Nigerian youths and security agencies to issues surrounding insecurity and governance in the country. The outspoken commentator made the remarks in a statement shared on his official social media page, where he compared the civic response in South Africa to what he described as the passive attitude of many Nigerians toward political and security challenges. Read Also: Youths protest in Abuja, urge Goodluck Jonathan to run in 2027 According to GehGeh, South Africans appeared more united and organised in confronting issues affecting their country, while Nigerian youths remain reluctant to collectively challenge…

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked fresh debate after sharing his views on how society treats men who experience emotional struggles and mental health challenges. Speaking during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast produced by Glitch Africa Studios, the actor argued that men are rarely shown sympathy during difficult moments and are often expected to endure hardship without emotional expression. Read Also: Women who run from DNA tests hiding something – Yul Edochie According to him, societal expectations place men under constant pressure to remain strong regardless of the emotional or psychological toll they may be facing. He stated that…

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has issued a strong warning to social media users circulating false death rumours about her on TikTok. The actress reacted after noticing that some users on the platform had been posting her photos with “RIP” captions, sparking confusion and concern among fans online. Read Also: Family debunks Pete Edochie’s death rumour In a video shared via her Snapchat account, Toyin  Abraham condemned the act, describing it as harmful and unacceptable. She insisted that she would not tolerate such behaviour or accept apologies from anyone involved if identified. According to her, the posts have already gained…

Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna has lost access to her Instagram account following her ongoing public feud with controversial social media critic VeryDarkMan. The reality star’s Instagram page was reportedly suspended on Monday, hours after she shared alleged private chats between herself and VeryDarkMan amid their escalating online dispute. Phyna: BBNaija has lost credibility The controversy began after Phyna accused the social media influencer of allegedly manipulating public opinion against her because she rejected his alleged sexual advances. According to the former reality star, VeryDarkMan became hostile toward her after she turned down his request. However, the activist and…