Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old social media influencer from Mexico, was killed while broadcasting live on TikTok from her beauty salon. The shooting happened in the Zapopan suburb of Guadalajara, Jalisco State, according to officials. The video showed Marquez sitting calmly at a table, holding a stuffed toy and smiling for the camera. In the middle of her stream, a man entered the salon and opened fire. The stream ended suddenly when another person, believed to be a customer or staff member, picked up the phone and stopped the video. Authorities say the shooter escaped after the attack. Marquez was declared…

American rapper Chris Brown was arrested early Thursday morning at a luxury hotel in Manchester. Officers from the Metropolitan Police detained the 36-year-old musician just after 2 a.m. at The Lowry Hotel. The arrest is connected to a nightclub assault that reportedly took place more than a year ago in central London. Incident linked to mayfair nightclub attack Police say the arrest relates to an incident that occurred on February 19, 2023, at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square, Mayfair. Brown is accused of launching a violent, unprovoked attack on music producer Abe Diaw. The alleged assault happened around 3 a.m.…

Nigerian rapper Yung6ix has made a heartfelt appeal to the public, asking for help to stop smoking marijuana. The rapper, who has been in the music industry for years, said he has smoked weed for 21 years, to be exact. He says his body is sending strong signals that it’s time to quit. The rapper shared his struggles on social media, using his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to reach fans and followers. “I need help,” Yung6ix says In his post, Yung6ix didn’t hold back. He admitted that while he has tried to reduce his weed intake, quitting completely has…

Popular Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has claimed he is the most criticised celebrity in Nigeria. He says much of the criticism stems from one simple fact: he comes from a wealthy family. Davido made these remarks during a recent appearance on the Culture Knock Out podcast. Speaking openly, the award-winning artist reflected on how his family’s riches shaped public perception of his career, and how he had to work even harder to earn respect. “People didn’t know my dad was rich” Davido revealed that in the early days of his music journey, most fans had no…

Nollywood actress Jumoke George has publicly asked for financial help after revealing she has been homeless and battling serious health issues for six years. The veteran actress made the emotional plea in a Tuesday video interview with her colleague, Biola Bayo. In the video, George broke down in tears as she opened up about the hardships she has faced in recent years. Living in a church, battling illness George revealed that she currently lives in a church building. She said she depends on the kindness of the church members, especially the pastor’s wife, who often provides her with food. “I’m…

The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the tragic death of Nollywood actress and body positivity advocate, Monalisa Stephen. She passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos. Her death was caused by complications from low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The news of her passing became public early Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves across the entertainment industry and beyond. Death confirmed by family and industry leader Monalisa’s death was first confirmed by her immediate younger sister. Shortly afterward, Seun Oloketuyi, the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), shared the news in a statement on Instagram. “Brand…

Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mbah has advised her fellow actors, especially women, who struggle to balance their careers with the demands of marriage. In a recent interview, Mbah spoke openly about the challenges some entertainers face when their spouses do not support their careers. She urged her colleagues to remain observant before committing to marriage. According to her, there are always early warning signs when a partner may not be willing to support one’s professional journey. “He married you as an actor” Speaking on the show Lights, Camera – It’s My Turn, the mother of two drew from her personal experience…

Nigerian rapper and media personality Nnamdi Nwabasili, widely known as N6, has revealed that he played a major role in sparking the long-standing feud between fellow rappers M.I Abaga and Vector Tha Viper. In a recent interview with Day Genius, N6 opened up about how his 2017 diss track, a direct response to M.I’s controversial release, may have inspired Vector’s later attack on the Chocolate City rapper. According to him, his track was the first serious response that hit M.I hard, unlike the more diplomatic replies from other rappers at the time. The song that started it all The drama…

Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has publicly declared that his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is the best governor Osun State has ever had. He made this bold statement during a recent appearance on Culture Knock Out (C.K.O), a show hosted by media personalities Chris and Baloo. “He proved everyone wrong”,  Davido During the interview, Davido explained that many people had underestimated his uncle when he entered politics. According to him, critics didn’t take Governor Adeleke seriously because of his fun-loving personality and his well-known love for dancing. But Davido insisted that his uncle…

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was rushed to a hospital on Monday after he was stabbed during a violent altercation inside a California prison. The 32-year-old is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was attacked by another inmate in the prison yard of the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The incident took place during what prison officials described as a “heated dispute” between inmates. According to reports from TMZ, Lanez was quickly transported out of the prison in an ambulance. He was taken to a…