Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian singer Iyanya has expressed hope for a long-awaited collaboration between Afrobeats powerhouses—Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. In a post shared on social media, he encouraged the trio to unite musically and focus on making money, not drama. Davido blames fans for delay The conversation began when Davido appeared on a recent podcast. During the interview, he spoke about why he, Wizkid, and Burna Boy have never recorded a song together. He pointed to fan rivalry as one of the biggest reasons. According to Davido, fans often create unnecessary tension between artists by comparing them and fueling competition. These online…

Nollywood’s Jemima Osunde criticizes the rising pressure on actors to be social media influencers to land roles in Nigeria’s film industry. According to her, filmmakers are increasingly choosing actors not for their talent, but for their ability to create viral online content. Pressure to become content creators In a recent conversation with fellow actor Jammal Ibrahim, Osunde expressed frustration with this emerging trend. She explained that many actors are now being pressured to also become influencers just to secure roles in films. “Now, it’s as though they are forcing every actor to be a social media content creator before casting…

Comedian Ushbebe urges Nigerians to pray for music icon 2Face Idibia, sparking online buzz over concerns about the singer’s relationship choices. In a recent video, Ushbebe questioned the nature of 2Face’s relationship with Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State lawmaker, suggesting that there may be more going on than the public is aware of. In a strongly worded video shared on his social media page, Ushbebe expressed concern over how closely 2Face seems to be tied to Natasha. According to him, the veteran singer is no longer acting like the legend many have respected for decades. Instead, he appears to be…

Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Adaku from Jenifa’s Diary, has opened up about a deeply painful chapter in her life. During a recent episode of the Say My Piece podcast, which she co-hosts, Lolo revealed that she was raped by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry. Her voice was steady, but her words carried years of pain. She described the assault as a traumatic experience that has left lasting emotional scars. This is the first time she is publicly speaking about the incident. A long-buried truth “I hardly ever say this,” she began during…

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, the iconic American rapper known as Eminem, has officially become a grandfather at the age of 52. This significant milestone in his personal life was revealed on Friday when his daughter, Hailie Jade, shared the exciting news on Instagram. Hailie posted a heartfelt announcement about the birth of her son, making Eminem a grandfather for the first time. A proud mother’s announcementThe proud new grandmother, Hailie, shared a photo of her newborn son with fans on social media. The image showed the baby, whose name is Elliott Marshall McClintock, with a sign reading “Elliott Marshall McClintock”…

Mr Macaroni condemns Patience Jonathan for detaining 15 domestic workers since 2019, calling it an abuse of power and a violation of their rights. The workers are allegedly being held because of missing jewellery. A call for justiceReacting to the shocking reports, Mr Macaroni condemned the ongoing detention, calling the situation “painful.” He questioned whether Patience Jonathan, the former first lady, was even aware that the domestic workers had been in prison for so long. In a powerful message, Mr Macaroni urged Nigerians to take a stand against the growing abuse of power by the wealthy and influential who use…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has shared his excitement over the possibility of football star Victor Osimhen joining Spanish giants Barcelona. The report: Osimhen “offered” to Barcelona On Friday, a sports news platform, Blaugranagram, reported that Osimhen had been “offered” to FC Barcelona. The report sparked widespread buzz across social media, especially among Nigerian fans who closely follow the striker’s career. Osimhen’s current situation Osimhen, 25, is one of Nigeria’s biggest football exports. He currently plays for Turkish club Galatasaray on loan from Italian side Napoli. His loan deal is set to end at the close of the 2024/25 season. Odumodublvck’s emotional…

Nollywood actor Ijoba Lande accused actress Funke Akindele of underpaying him for a movie role, sparking controversy across social media. In a now-viral video, Lande claimed he was paid a mere ₦90,000 for a full month’s work—a statement that shocked many and sparked a wave of criticism online. A new video, a different story On Friday, Lande released a new video, retracting his earlier claim. He admitted he was actually paid ₦190,000, not ₦90,000 as he initially stated. The actor blamed the confusion on poor video editing and claimed the original clip had been altered in a way that made…

Popular Nigerian actress Regina Chukwu has bravely shared details of a terrifying robbery ordeal she went through years ago while on a movie set. In a heartfelt video shared on her YouTube channel, she described the incident as one of the most painful moments of her career. Her biggest regret, she says, was agreeing to stay at a hotel because of veteran actor Akin Lewis’ request. Late-night filming turns risky Chukwu, known for her roles in Yoruba movies, spoke candidly about the night that turned her world upside down. The actress explained that the incident happened about five years ago…

Controversial singer Portable reveals he once made romantic advances toward crossdresser Bobrisky, unaware at the time that he wasn’t a woman. In an interview with Echo Room, the outspoken artist admitted he once tried to pursue Bobrisky romantically—mistakenly believing the social media star was a woman. “I slid into his DM” During the interview, Portable said he privately messaged Bobrisky with romantic intentions. He revealed that he was unaware of Bobrisky’s gender identity at the time. “I wanted to toast Bobrisky and have sex with him,” he confessed. “I didn’t know he wasn’t a woman.” A friendship turned sour The…