Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has revealed that she initially disliked one of Mavin Records’ most iconic songs, “Dorobucci,” describing it as “such a crap song” when she first heard it. Speaking in a recent interview with NotJustOk, the singer recalled that during her wedding trip in Dubai in 2014, she overheard Don Jazzy, the producer and Mavin Records boss, playing an unfinished version of the track repeatedly at their hotel. At the time, she had no idea it was a Mavin project. “Don’t know if people know this, but ‘Dorobucci,’ I had Don Jazzy playing that in the hotel when…

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Tacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has announced plans to attempt breaking a Guinness World Record while hosting a three-day beauty festival in Lagos. The event, tagged The Biggest 3-Day Beauty Festival, will take place from October 10th to 12th at the John Randle Centre, Lagos Island, and is expected to draw fans, beauty enthusiasts, and industry stakeholders from across Nigeria. Read Also: Tacha opens up on life after BBNaija disqualification Sharing the news via her social media pages, the former Big Brother Naija star expressed excitement about the milestone, calling on her supporters to join…

Famous American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift, has dismissed rumours claiming she was jealous of her best friend, Selena Gomez, for getting married before her. Selena Gomez recently tied the knot with music producer Benny Blanco in a private ceremony held in late September, with Taylor Swift among the star-studded guests. Following the wedding, reports circulated online that Swift had joked about Gomez “beating her to the altar” during her speech at the event. Read Also: Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco However, the pop superstar has now cleared the air, insisting the rumours were completely false. Speaking during her recent…

Since its debut in 2006, Big Brother Naija has grown from a modest reality experiment into one of Africa’s most-watched TV franchises, producing a decade of stars and fan favourites.  From Katung Aduwak’s trailblazing win in Season 1 to Imisi Ayanwale’s recent triumph in Season 10, each edition has showcased the power of public voting and Nigeria’s evolving pop culture landscape. But how much support did each winner actually enjoy? In this article, New Daily Prime will show every BBNaija winner, their vote percentages, and the gender ratio of victories, from the highest to the lowest winning votes. Read Also: From…

Big Brother Naija Season 10 runner-up, Dede, has opened up about why she cannot pursue a romantic relationship with her fellow ex-housemate, Kola, despite their closeness during the show. New Daily Prime reports that Dede and Kola had a complicated relationship throughout the “10/10” season, with Kola persistently expressing romantic interest even after Dede clarified that she was already in a committed relationship outside the house. In a post-show interview with the reality show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Dede admitted that while she holds Kola in high regard, her feelings for him do not extend beyond friendship. Read Also: BBNaija S10: Dede…

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her grand prize worth ₦150 million, comprising ₦80 million in cash and a brand-new SUV. The presentation ceremony took place in Lagos on Tuesday, where the 23-year-old actress and fashion designer was captured posing proudly with her symbolic cheque and new car. The event marked the climax of her remarkable journey through the “10/10” edition of Africa’s biggest reality show. Read Also: BBNaija S10: Delta gov’s aide claims organisers rigged against Dede Photos and videos from the ceremony quickly flooded social media, sparking a wave of…

Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold has received a lasting honour in his hometown of Lagos, with a street officially named after him,  “Adekunle Kosoko Street.” The recognition celebrates his remarkable contributions to the Nigerian music industry and his enduring impact on the nation’s cultural landscape. Expressing his gratitude, the singer took to social media to share the exciting news, writing: “Adekunle Kosoko Street. The city that raised me now carries my name. Thank you Lord for my many blessings.” Read Also: Adekunle Gold recalls writing Beyoncé song while mourning father This milestone comes shortly after the release of his chart-topping album, “FUJI,”…

Famous American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift, has reassured fans that marriage will not mark the end of her music career. The “Life Of A Showgirl” crooner clarified during an interview with BBC Radio 2, where she addressed ongoing speculation that she would retire from music following her recent engagement to American football star Travis Kelce. Swift firmly dismissed the rumours, emphasizing that marriage should not mean abandoning one’s passion or career. She noted that her fiancé fully supports her artistic journey and understands how deeply fulfilled she feels by creating music. Read Also: “Taylor Swift stopped my Super Bowl dream,…

Veteran highlife musician Bright Chimezie has cautioned Nigerians against the growing trend of relocating overseas in search of greener pastures, describing it as a misguided pursuit. Speaking during an interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Chimezie, fondly known as Zigima Sound creator, said that while many Nigerians view foreign countries as lands of opportunity, the reality is often very different. According to him, most people who move abroad end up starting from scratch, taking on menial or low-paying jobs just to survive. Read Also: Bright Chimezie dismisses claims that smoking, drinking boost creativity He noted that the challenges of migration are…

Popular Nigerian media personality Daddy Freeze has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his first marriage, revealing that it was largely influenced by an unplanned pregnancy. Speaking in a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, the broadcaster admitted that his decision to marry his ex-wife, Opeyemi, at a young age was driven more by circumstance than by genuine readiness for marriage. Freeze, whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde, said both he and Opeyemi were too young and immature to handle the realities of marriage at the time. He disclosed that he was only 24 years old while Opeyemi was 22 when…