Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

The housemates of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10, also called 10/10, have lost their first wager challenge of the season.

Legendary American singer and accordionist Flaco Jiménez has died at the age of 86. The six-time Grammy Award winner passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. His loved ones confirmed the sad news in a heartfelt post shared on Facebook. “It’s with great sadness we share the loss of our father, Flaco Jiménez. He was surrounded by loved ones and will be missed immensely,” the family wrote. While thanking fans for their love and support over the years, they also asked for privacy as they mourn. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Flaco Jiménez was a…

Renowned Nigerian music video director Clarence Peters has opened up about his journey to forgiveness and growth, revealing that he forgave his father, legendary Afro-Juju singer Sir Shina Peters, long before they ever had a conversation about their strained relationship. Clarence, 41, shared this deeply personal story during a recent episode of the Afropolitan Podcast. According to him, the turning point came around 2014 or 2015, when he came to a powerful realisation that he had repeated many of the same mistakes his father had once made. “I made every single mistake my father made,” he said during the interview.…

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…