Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Celebrity auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, has reportedly been arrested by authorities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The arrest, which took place on Friday, comes just days before his planned wedding to controversial social media personality and self-proclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO. According to multiple reports, IVD was detained by officials from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions as he attempted to board a flight to Qatar. His arrest is reportedly linked to the ongoing legal case surrounding the death of his late wife, Bimbo Ogbonna. On Saturday, popular entertainment blogger Stella Dimoko-Korkus…

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Debbie Shokoya has opened up about the deep impact her parents have had on her life and career. In an emotional Instagram post, she credited them for shaping her into a strong, focused, and content woman. According to the actress, her parents didn’t just raise her, they built the foundation that has helped her stay grounded through the highs and lows of life. She described them as the reason she can face challenges with calm and confidence. “My parents walked so I could run. Now, I’m running so my children can fly,” Debbie wrote, reflecting on…

Nigerian singer Magixx has stirred fresh controversy in the music industry, alleging that the rise of streaming farms is choking opportunities for new talents to break through.

One of the most vocal critics is Pere Egbi, a former housemate, who has predicted that at least one contestant will be disqualified before the season ends.

Veteran Nigerian singer 2Baba has officially married Natasha Osawaru in a traditional wedding ceremony held in Abuja on July 25.  The event, which was private and intimate, was attended by close family members and friends. Although the couple kept details of the ceremony under wraps, photos from the event have since surfaced online, offering fans a glimpse into the cultural celebration.  In the images, 2Baba is seen dressed in a short-sleeved white traditional shirt with detailed grey embroidery, paired with a matching white wrapper.  He completed the regal look with coral bead necklaces, bracelets, a beaded staff, sunglasses, and white…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has dismissed growing concerns about the use of streaming farms in the country’s music industry, describing the accusations as mere excuses from artists who are struggling to gain traction with their music. The artist took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to respond to what he sees as a recurring complaint among some of his colleagues. In a strongly worded post, he accused those raising alarm over streaming manipulation of being driven by insecurity and fear of failure. “Dear public, do not let them deceive you,” he wrote. “No matter how much a song is stream farmed,…

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has attributed the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and four others in April 2024 to human error. NIWA’s Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji, made this disclosure on Thursday during a multimodal transportation stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja. He stated clearly that the fatal incident, which occurred on the Anam River in Anambra State, was not caused by any mechanical defect, poor weather, or obstruction in the water. Instead, Oyebamiji revealed that the passengers failed to follow basic safety rules. According to him, some of them even refused…

DJ Tunez, the official disc jockey for Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, has revealed that his toughest challenge in the music industry has nothing to do with touring or producing songs. Instead, it’s about mending fences between two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, Wizkid and Davido. During a recent livestream on X (formerly Twitter), DJ Tunez got candid with his followers. He was asked about the most difficult moment in his career. His answer was both honest and surprising. “My biggest challenge?” he repeated. “Making Wizkid and Davido love each other. That’s my biggest challenge.” Tunez admitted that building a lasting friendship…

Long before today, Afrobeats has been dominating global playlists. In the 2000s, dance floors across Nigeria and beyond often enjoyed “African Queen” sung by 2Baba or 2Face, Styl-Plus’s “Olufunmi” among others.  These weren’t just songs, but cultural fuel powering radio stations, street parties, and club nights nationwide.  That era marked a golden age in the evolution of Afrobeats. Its infectious rhythms and unforgettable anthems not only defined the sound of the early 2000s but also propelled a generation of artistes into stardom, shaping a cultural moment that still resonates in today’s Afrobeats renaissance. In this article, The New Daily Prime…

Popular Nigerian socialite and nightclub promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has stirred fresh controversy on social media amid an ongoing paternity dispute with a Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati. In a recent Instagram post, the celebrity barman shared a video clip of himself enjoying a vacation in France.  The video, intended to be humorous, was captioned with the phrase, “PASKAL!!! You Will Suffer”, a line that has become synonymous with Hellen Ati’s public outbursts against him. The tension between both parties began after Ati accused the nightlife entrepreneur of fathering her now two-year-old son.  According to Ati,…