Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Ice Prince clarifies he, not Davido, was the first African artist to receive a BET Award on stage, settling a long-standing debate among fans. For years, the recognition of African artists at the BET Awards has been a source of pride and conversation. However, many fans mistakenly credited Davido with being the first to achieve this milestone. Ice Prince, born Panshak Zamani, addressed the confusion during a recent appearance on the show Listening. “I am the first African artiste to go on a BET stage and receive an award solo,” Ice Prince confidently stated. “When you guys talk about it,…

At the premiere of Wole Soyinka – Eni Ogun, filmmaker Joshua Ojo’s biopic praised for thorough research and tribute to Nobel Laureate Soyinka. Held at the Ikeja Cinema in Lagos, the event drew crowds of enthusiastic fans and actors who celebrated the film as a remarkable work of art. Prominent actor Hafeez Oyetoro, also known as Saka, took the stage at the premiere and showered praise on Joshua Ojo for his invaluable contributions to Nollywood. Saka lauded Ojo’s dedication and effort in bringing the iconic figure of Wole Soyinka to life. He emphasized the challenges Ojo faced during production, revealing,…

Nigerian singer Terry Apala credited Wizkid for transforming his career by featuring on the Apala Disco remix, saving promotional costs and his exposure. In a recent interview with Pulse, Apala revealed that Wizkid’s support played a pivotal role in shaping his path to success. Apala explained that Wizkid’s collaboration on the remix of his hit song, Apala Disco, was a turning point for him. The appearance of Wizkid on the track, Apala said, saved him millions of naira that he would have otherwise spent on promotional efforts. “It wasn’t my doing. Wizkid just decided to help me, seeing that I’ve…

Allu Arjun arrested after deadly stampede at Pushpa 2 screening in Hyderabad, India. One woman died, child injured. The incident occurred on December 4th. Arjun was taken into custody on charges of three offences, including “voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means,” according to a police officer who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Seven others, including members of his security team and theater staff, were already arrested in connection with the incident. Video footage shared by broadcaster TV9 showed Arjun holding a coffee mug and speaking to police officers as they arrived at his residence to make the…

Afro-Juju musician Sir Shina Peters says his 2021 Bishop ordination was a direct command from God at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Peters explained that the church leadership had received divine instructions regarding his ordination years before he accepted the calling. “The Almighty God declared that I should be the first bishop in this church,” Peters said. “He conveyed this message directly to the church leaders.” Shina Peters attributed his ordination to his deep connection with hymns, which have been a recurring theme in his music and performances.…

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu earn spots on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list, solidifying their global influence and continuing to inspire change. Okonjo-Iweala ranks 89th on this distinguished list, marking her eighth appearance. She has previously been featured in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, and 2023. Mo Abudu secured the 97th spot, celebrating her fourth consecutive year on the list. The founder of EbonyLife Media expressed her pride, saying, “I am deeply humbled to once again be featured on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. It is an incredible honor to represent the media and entertainment…

TikTok sensation Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, aka Peller, amazed fans by proposing to his girlfriend, fellow TikTok star Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jadrolita. The proposal, which was captured on video, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of excitement and reactions across social media platforms. Surprise proposal In the trending video, Peller set the stage for a magical moment. He asked Jarvis to turn and look in another direction, creating an element of surprise. While her attention was diverted, he dropped to one knee with a ring in hand. Initially, Jarvis assumed it was one of his signature pranks. However, Peller’s…

Afrobeat star Seun Kuti urges African governments to ban Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative Party leader, from visiting the continent. His demand follows controversial remarks Badenoch made about Nigeria that have sparked outrage and debate. In a recent Instagram live session, Kuti expressed his frustration with Badenoch’s comments, accusing her of insulting Nigeria, its people, and its history. He urged African leaders to take action against what he described as disrespectful and offensive statements. Kemi Badenoch, who serves as the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has reportedly described her upbringing in Nigeria as a difficult experience marked by…

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known as Davido, has recorded another milestone in his music career with his latest single. His new track, “Funds” featuring Odumodublvck and Chike, has broken Spotify Nigeria’s record for the biggest first-week streaming. Previously, Wizkid’s hit song “Kese” held the record with 4.72 million streams. However, “Funds” surpassed that mark by amassing 4.82 million streams in its first week, making it the new record-holder. The music monitoring platform, TheDebutHub, confirmed the achievement via a tweet, stating, “New record. Davido’s ‘Funds’ ft. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike breaks the record for the biggest 1st streaming week on Spotify Nigeria.…

Grammy Award winner Burna Boy has ignited fervent anticipation among his global fanbase with a tantalizing teaser for his forthcoming single, “Bundle By Bundle.” In a recent social media post, the “Higher” hitmaker unveiled a captivating video snippet showcasing a taste of the track’s lyrical prowess.The teaser features the lines: “When I come to class, I be teacher/ Chop life make e no chop you my nigga/ I be million dollars when I smile for the picture/ That’s why I no put no eyes on my liquor.”The highly anticipated single is poised for release on December 17, 2024, and is…