Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has claimed that his 23 years in the United States yielded nothing but criminal records, arrests, and personal struggles, contrasting the experience with his success in Nigeria. Speaking in a recent video cited by New Daily Prime, the rapper said he left the US without financial gains, stressing that his achievements, including building a mansion, were made in Nigeria. Read Also: Speed Darlington reacts to Super Eagle AFCON exit “America did not favour me. I’m not ashamed to say it. The only thing I got from the USA is criminal records, arrests upon arrests,” he said.…

Nigerian TikTok star Jarvis has claimed that women find it easier to move on after a breakup than men. The influencer remarked on her recent messy split from fellow content creator Peller. Speaking in a video shared online, Jarvis said her confidence and self-worth helped her move on quickly. Read Also: Jarvis opens up on life after Peller split “It is easy for girls to move on fast. No time. What were you expecting? I am classy, I am everything I want to be. So, it is not hard for us to move on,” she said. While Jarvis insists she has…

Neither Ayra Starr nor her management has publicly responded to Ceeza Milli’s claims.

Rapper and singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has raised concerns over the growing menace of cultism in the Nigerian music industry. Lamenting the trend, Marley claimed that only a few artists, including himself, have refused to join secret cults, alleging that many musicians seek such groups for power and protection. Read Also: Naira Marley warns youths against relying on football betting Mocking the situation in a post on his X handle, the rapper noted that even those who allegedly introduce others to cultism still rely on police escorts for security. “We no reach 5 weh never join cult…

Hollywood has officially unveiled the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars), celebrating the most acclaimed films and performances of the past year, with one title rewriting the record books. Leading the nominations is Sinners, which earned a historic 16 nods, the highest in Oscar history. The film surpasses the long-standing record jointly held by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016), each of which received 14 nominations. Read Also: Rema, Burna Boy, Juma Jux Shine at AFRIMA Award The milestone firmly establishes Sinners as the most dominant film of this year’s awards season. Trailing behind is…

Social media influencer and activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accused Afrobeats superstar Wizkid of disrespecting late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM lamented what he described as Nigeria’s poor culture of honouring its music legends, noting that pioneers are often dismissed as “past glory” while being insulted or ignored when they speak on national or industry issues. His comments come amid the ongoing feud between Wizkid and Seun Kuti over comparisons with Fela’s legacy. Read Also: Fela pioneered rap, Seun Kuti claims Calling out several Nigerian music veterans, including Eldee the…

The ongoing heated exchange between Wizkid and Seun Kuti over the legacy and influence of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has divided Nigerian celebrities and public figures. The controversy began about a week ago when Seun, Fela’s youngest son, publicly called out Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, for comparing the Afrobeats superstar to his late father. Seun described such comparisons as disrespectful, insisting that Fela’s legacy goes far beyond music, citing his activism against corrupt leadership and his political influence. Read Also: Baba Fryo slams Wizkid for claiming bigger than Fela Seun embarked on a seven-day Instagram Live session,…

Famous American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, has praised Nigerian cuisine, crowning Nigerian jollof rice the best in the world. Speed weighed in on the long-standing debate over which African country makes the best jollof rice during his livestream in Lagos on Wednesday. The popular content creator, who recently flew into Nigeria from Senegal after streaming the country’s AFCON trophy parade, said Nigerian jollof rice tastes better than Senegalese jollof. Read Also: Hilda Baci to cook 250 bags of rice in jollof pot feat “Nigerian jollof rice is good. It tastes better than Senegal jollof rice. I…

Popular gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has issued a stern warning to married men engaging in extramarital relationships with single women, saying such actions will attract grave consequences. In a now-viral video of him addressing a congregation, the 44-year-old singer cautioned married men against deceiving young women and leading them on under false pretences, including lying about their marital status. Bassey stressed that his warning was not a joke, insisting that those involved would face public disgrace. Read Also: Nathaniel Bassey set to host ‘Kirikiri edition’ of Hallelujah challenge “If you’re a married man and you go about deceiving young girls, leading…

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has claimed that Lizzy Anjorin’s husband is not interested in helping her seek medical attention, amid their ongoing online feud. Iyabo made the allegation during a viral TikTok livestream while addressing accusations previously made against her by Lizzy Anjorin. She urged her fans to stop engaging Lizzy on social media, insisting that continued attention only fuels the controversy. Read Also: Iyabo Ojo defends single motherhood During the livestream, Iyabo alleged that Lizzy is suffering from schizophrenia and expressed concern over what she described as her helpless situation. According to her, Lizzy may not stop attacking her publicly…