Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian artists swept major honours at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Lagos on Sunday night, reaffirming the country’s dominance on the continental music scene. Leading the night was Rema, who emerged as one of the biggest winners, taking home three prestigious awards.’ The Afrobeats star clinched Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul, cementing his status as one of Africa’s most influential global music exports. Read Also: Tyla wins second VMA Afrobeats award Burna Boy also left a strong mark on the ceremony, winning Album of…

Jideonwo further revealed that his first girlfriend, a single mother who earned more than he did at the time, was the one who supported him financially instead of making demands.

Actress Yewande Adekoya has opened up about a miscarriage she experienced in 2013, describing the painful episode as a turning point that strengthened her faith in God. Speaking in a video shared on Instagram, Adekoya recalled that the incident occurred during her first pregnancy. She said she was rushed to the hospital after experiencing heavy bleeding and was informed that she had lost the baby. Read Also: Yomi Gold recounts near-death experience According to the actress, doctors explained that an evacuation procedure would be required, a prospect that deeply frightened her and added to her emotional distress. “I was already in…

Reality TV star Tacha has criticised the popular saying “na man dey do man,” describing it as misleading and disconnected from the realities of power, access, and opportunity in Nigeria. In a post shared on X, the former Big Brother Naija housemate argued that men advance and empower one another far more than women do, insisting that most influential industries remain overwhelmingly male-dominated. Read Also: Tacha: Men must impress women According to Tacha, sectors such as politics, business, entertainment, technology, oil and gas, finance, and the creative industry are largely controlled by men, with males occupying between 70 and 90 per…

Celebrity fashion designer Toyin Lawani has publicly accused Lagos-based private medical facility Euracare Hospital of alleged medical negligence following complications from a surgery carried out at the hospital. The founder of Tiannah Empire made the allegations on Sunday in a series of emotional posts shared on her Instagram page, where she detailed what she described as a traumatic medical experience that has left her with lasting health challenges. Read Also: Adichie alleges negligence by Lagos hospital over death of 21-month-old son According to Lawani, she visited the hospital for what she described as spine surgery but allegedly suffered severe complications afterward,…

Popular skit maker and streamer Carter Efe has revealed that he separated from his baby mama, Emmanuella, more than a year ago, describing the breakup as a turning point in his personal and professional life. In a series of posts shared on his Instagram page, Efe said the relationship had taken a heavy toll on his mental health, finances, and creativity, leaving him unable to think clearly or create content consistently for a long period. According to the entertainer, the experience was harrowing because it kept him away from his child, Charis, for several months. Read Also: ‘I’m proud of my…

The Nigeria Police and former Big Brother Naija star Leo Da Silva have engaged in a public debate over strategies to combat “one chance” menace and individuals reportedly involved in street-level scams and petty crimes across major Nigerian cities. On Sunday, Leo Da Silva took to X to express frustration with current police deployment strategies, questioning the effectiveness of roadside checkpoints and suggesting that police efforts would be better focused on bus stops, where “one chance” operators are more active. Read Also: Leo Da Silva criticizes Nigerians for judging online grief “Nothing pisses me off than ‘one chance’. It’s like mini…

Grammy-nominated singer Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has described it as an insult to compare Afrobeats star Wizkid to his father. Kuti made the remarks during a recent Instagram livestream, where he warned Wizkid’s fans, popularly known as Wizkid FC, to stop referring to the Ojuelegba crooner as the modern-day equivalent of Fela. According to Seun Kuti, drawing parallels between any contemporary artist and the late Afrobeat legend undermines Fela’s legacy and reflects ignorance rather than admiration. Read Also: Olamide declares Wizkid greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela “Wizkid FC, keep Fela’s name out of your mouths. You…

Actor and filmmaker Muyiwa Ademola has spoken emotionally about missing the burial of his cousin, late actress Allwell Ademola, in Lagos. In a heartfelt social media post, Ademola revealed that he was out of the country at the time of the burial and could not return in time to attend the final rites. Read Also: Alesh Sanni queries colleagues’ condolences following Allwell Ademola’s death Allwell Ademola was laid to rest on January 9 at a cemetery in Yaba, Lagos, with several prominent figures from the Yoruba film industry present to pay their last respects. Expressing his pain, he described her passing…

TikTok content creator Peller has apologised to Oginika, the woman he confronted at a restaurant, admitting that he was wrong but explaining that his reaction was influenced by the intense online hostility he has been facing. The incident occurred after Oginika allegedly cautioned the streamer for being loud at the restaurant, a comment that reportedly triggered a heated exchange between them. Peller’s response, which later surfaced online, attracted widespread backlash, with many social media users criticising his behaviour as unnecessary and excessive. Read Also: I’m returning to school — Peller Addressing the controversy during a livestream, Peller expressed remorse for the…