Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artists who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their victories as evidence of the continued growth and global recognition of Nigeria’s music and creative industry. In a statement released by the State House on Wednesday, the President praised artists including Rema, Burna Boy, Shallipopi, Phyno, Qing Madi, Yemi Alade, Chella, Kenny Ogungbe, and Dayo Adeneye for making the country proud on the continental stage. Read Also: Rema, Burna Boy, Juma Jux Shine at AFRIMA Award According to Tinubu, the strong showing by Nigerian artistes at AFRIMA…

Music star Davido has lost a $50,000 bet after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal on Wednesday. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, before Morocco edged Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to book a place in the final. Ahead of the clash, Davido had shared his betting slip on social media, revealing that he staked $50,000 on the Super Eagles to win the encounter. Read Also: Naira Marley warns youths against relying on football betting Popular TikToker Peller also suffered a loss after betting $3,000 on Nigeria to secure victory within 90…

Actress Regina Daniels’ best friend, Ann, has regained her freedom after spending two nights in detention over alleged theft accusations. Ann was released on Wednesday evening after the matter was adjourned until March 5, 2026. Confirming the development via his Instagram story, Regina Daniels’ elder brother, Sammy, revealed that Ann had earlier been taken to court without access to her lawyer or family members. Read Also: Regina Daniels alleges Ned Nwoko of harassment, abuse “Similar techniques. Not letting legal representative or family aware of the whereabouts. Not allowing anyone know the court, final stage prison. Case adjourned until March 5th,” he…

Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has accused Super Eagles players of losing focus during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal clash against host nation Morocco on Wednesday. New Daily Prime reports that Nigeria crashed out of the tournament after a 4–2 penalty shootout defeat in Rabat, ending the Super Eagles’ quest for a fourth continental title. Reacting in a video, Bovi blamed the players for the loss, accusing them of being distracted by social media attention, excessive praise from fans, and a lack of passion allegedly linked to unpaid match bonuses. Read Also: Bovi encourages financial independence for women…

Popular Nigerian reality star and comedian DeeOne has called on the Federal Government to investigate the financial management of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in the country. The entertainer made the call in a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he raised concerns about what he described as unlawful activities involving some NGOs. According to DeeOne, certain NGOs are allegedly being used as fronts to fund terrorism, kidnapping, human trafficking, and other criminal activities, urging authorities to take urgent action. Read Also: DeeOne plans to attempt World’s longest stand-up comedy “Federal government of Nigeria, please investigate all the NGOs…

American rapper A$AP Rocky has revealed that his mother had long wanted him to end up with global superstar Rihanna, even before their romance began. In an interview with The New York Times, Rocky disclosed that while he was still dating another woman, his mother advised him to break up and pursue the Barbadian singer instead. At the time, however, Rocky said he only saw Rihanna as a friend and was not interested in taking things further. Read Also: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky welcome third child, first daughter “Rihanna has always been my boo. I always f*cked with her,” he said. “My…

Big Brother Naija reality star Phyna has claimed that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo unfollowed her on social media over a comment she made on a post by controversial social media critic Verydarkman. Phyna made the allegation during a livestream on her Twitch channel, explaining that her relationship with Iyabo Ojo changed after she engaged with one of Verydarkman’s posts online. According to the BBNaija winner, Iyabo Ojo previously showed her consistent support by liking and commenting on her posts. Read Also: Phyna: BBNaija has lost credibility However, that support allegedly stopped after the actress misunderstood her comment during an online exchange…

Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has accused fellow singer Wizkid of copying his nickname, insisting that he used it long before the Afrobeats star adopted a similar moniker. Kuti claimed a recent livestream after a Wizkid fan advised him to stop using the nickname “Big Bird”, noting that Wizkid is popularly known as “Biggest Bird”. Reacting to the suggestion, the son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti dismissed it, insisting that he has no intention of changing his nickname. Read Also: Seun Kuti condemns Wizkid–Fela comparison “Wizkid stole my name. Tell your fave to be original. Why are you telling me…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has accused her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of using law enforcement agencies to intimidate and harass people close to her amid their ongoing marital dispute. In a lengthy statement shared on her official Facebook page on Tuesday, Daniels alleged that her close friend, identified as Ann, was arrested not for committing any crime but because of her association with the actress. Read Also: Regina Daniels denies theft allegations “Yesterday, my dearest close friend Ann was arrested. Not because she committed a crime but because she is associated with me,” Daniels wrote. The actress questioned what she…

TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has opened up about the traumatic experience he endured during a one-week detention following his arrest after a car accident on the Lekki-Epe Motorway. Peller was arrested after crashing his car while on a live TikTok broadcast, an incident that quickly went viral on social media. Addressing the situation, the content creator maintained that the crash was not intentional. Read Also: Peller bows to pressure, apologises to Oginika Speaking about his time in custody, Peller described the experience as mentally and physically exhausting, saying he struggled to eat and come to terms with his…