Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has adopted a new stage name, adding another moniker to his ever-growing list of artistic identities and personas. The Afrobeats superstar, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, announced his latest alias, “Jean Béna Dieudonné,” on Friday. The announcement came shortly after his collaboration with French-Haitian artist Joé Dwèt Filé. The two musicians joined forces on the remix of Filé’s hit song, 4 Kampé. Burna Boy surprised fans by singing parts of his verse in French, showcasing his versatility. Burna Boy’s social media announcement Taking to social media, Burna Boy shared the news with his millions…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has admitted that she rarely likes her songs after recording them. Despite her growing success, the singer revealed that she often feels her music could be better. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the “Rush” hitmaker explained that she is highly self-critical. She constantly pushes herself to improve, making it difficult for her to be satisfied with her own work. “I usually don’t like my songs after recording them. It’s so bad. I don’t even know why,” she said. “I just feel like it can always get better,…

Fuji legends Pasuma and Taye Currency have ended their long feud, reconciling in Mecca during the ongoing Umrah 2025 pilgrimage, delighting fans. A viral video circulating online shows the two musicians sitting closely and engaged in conversation. This marks the end of a bitter dispute that lasted for months. The feud that shook the fuji scene In 2024, what began as a mentor-protégé relationship took a different turn. The tension started when Taye Currency publicly disagreed with fans who called Pasuma his “industry father.” In an interview in October 2024, Taye Currency stated that Pasuma was more like an elder…

Nollywood star Hanks Anuku reveals hidden industry struggles, claiming some colleagues use diabolical means out of jealousy and rivalry. Anuku made these shocking revelations during an interview on the Nollywood Hardcore podcast with fellow actor Emma Labista. He opened up about his experiences, the challenges he faced, and the betrayals he encountered throughout his career. A troubling reality During the conversation, Labista asked Anuku about his relationship with other Nollywood actors. In response, the veteran actor did not hold back. “In life, we must always make room for setbacks and comebacks,” Anuku said. “The industry had its dark side. Some…

Annie Macaulay Idibia has returned to social media following her highly publicized divorce from Nigerian music star 2Face Idibia. The actress and entrepreneur made a bold statement by wiping her Instagram account clean, deleting all previous posts. 2Face announced divorce in January The development comes months after 2Face, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, publicly announced their separation in January 2025. The singer shocked fans when he took to Instagram to reveal that he and Annie were ending their marriage. Just days later, he made headlines again by proposing to his new partner, Natasha Osawaru. Mixed reactions from fans and…

Rapper Odumodublvck sparks controversy with a social media post about Davido’s upcoming album, leading to mixed reactions from fans. His remark, meant as sarcasm, was misunderstood by some fans, leading to mixed reactions online. Odumodublvck’s post causes a stir On his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Odumodublvck made a statement directed at Davido, the leader of the 30 Billion Gang (30BG). He suggested that Davido should not release his upcoming album, 5ive, under his own record label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). Instead, he jokingly proposed that it should be released under 5ive Star Music, the label owned by Kcee and E-Money.…

Despite working with her on two songs, Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that he has never met American rapper Nicki Minaj. Speaking on the Bootleg Kev podcast, Davido shared how their collaborations came to life. He expressed his surprise at the fact that, despite their musical connection, they have never crossed paths in person. How it all began According to the singer, their first interaction happened online. “The crazy thing? I have never met her. It’s crazy,” he said. “We speak on the phone all the time, but we first connected through DM.” Davido noticed that Minaj had followed…

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi and wife Tiwi welcome their first child, Eemi Oluwa, after 80 days in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The couple shared their joyful news on social media, expressing gratitude for their journey to parenthood. However, the path was not an easy one. They faced significant medical challenges, endured months of uncertainty, and leaned on their faith to see them through A pregnancy filled with challenges Kunle revealed that the pregnancy came with unexpected difficulties. Early on, doctors discovered a medical issue that required Tiwi to be placed on strict bed rest. This sudden change forced them…

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Skales has spoken candidly about the betrayal he has faced from artists he once supported in their rise to fame. The singer, known for his hit song Shake Body, revealed that many of those he helped in the past have now turned their backs on him. Despite their actions, Skales remains steadfast in his faith, emphasizing that God has never abandoned him. He shared his experience on social media, encouraging fans to trust in God, no matter the circumstances. Betrayal from former associates Skales, who has been active in the music industry for over a decade, expressed…

Renowned Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will one day elect a female President. She believes that the recent political milestone in Namibia, where both the President and Vice President are women, serves as an inspiration for Nigerian women in leadership. DJ Cuppy reacts to Namibia’s historic achievement In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, DJ Cuppy celebrated Namibia’s groundbreaking moment. She wrote: “Namibia just made history. Africa’s FIRST country with BOTH a female President AND female Vice President. Maybe there’s hope for Nigeria one day after all…” Her…