Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has boldly declared himself the number one artist in Nigeria. The singer made the statement via his Instagram story on Friday, posting a photo of a whiteboard with the handwritten words, “Type sht. Big Wiz. Number 1.” Read Also: Ayra Starr crowns Wizkid ‘king of afrobeats’ amid big 3 debate The post has sparked a wave of reactions online, as fans interpret it as the Ojuelegba born-artiste’s subtle response to the long-standing comparisons among Nigeria’s so-called “Big 3” Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. For years, supporters of the three global Afrobeats icons have…

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has claimed that some of his colleagues in the music industry are envious of his achievements. The ‘Pity This Boy’ crooner stated that the popular notion that he is “not lyrically gifted” stems from jealousy, insisting that his growing international recognition speaks for itself. Read Also: Odumodublvck: How drug use nearly cost me my life Speaking on the Toronto Ada’s Room podcast, Odumodublvck argued that despite the criticism, he remains one of the most sought-after Nigerian rappers globally. “In Nigeria, they say that my rap is not good, but I’m the most featured…

Phyna, known for her outspoken nature and resilience since her BBNaija win in 2022, has often been in the spotlight, both for her achievements and her candid approach to public scrutiny.

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Yomi Fabiyi, has revealed that his open support for Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale, was driven by genuine loyalty and gratitude, not personal or financial gain. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Fabiyi said his connection with Imisi predates her reality TV fame, describing himself as a “father figure” to the young star in the movie industry. Read Also: BBNaija S10: My win came shocking, says Imisi “I am an adult and like a father to her in the film industry. She was the only housemate I knew personally. Everything I do, he…

“Let me double down and say that BBNaija is the biggest reality TV show in Africa, but somehow, Nigeria does not have a reality TV culture, there’s almost no certain success path after the show, and most of the reality stars suffer for this.”

Sultana’s balanced response has since drawn praise from viewers who commended her for showing maturity and compassion despite being directly affected by the incident.

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has admitted that her victory in the just-concluded edition of the reality show took her completely by surprise. Speaking in a post-show interview with Arise TV, the 23-year-old reality star revealed that she wasn’t expecting to win and didn’t even dress for the grand finale like someone anticipating victory. Read Also: BBNaija winner Imisi dreams of working with Funke Akindele “Winning the reality show was shocking to me. Sincerely, I was not expecting to win,” Imisi said. She recalled being anxious moments before the winner was announced, saying the…

Director Pink further advised upcoming music video directors to be patient and stay committed to their craft, noting that success in the industry takes time.

Popular Nigerian musician Slimcase has stirred conversations online after claiming that the Afrobeats sound is becoming boring due to the overwhelming number of songs released by artists. Taking to his Instagram story, the singer expressed concern that the genre is losing its freshness and excitement, as artists continue to drop multiple singles and albums within short periods. According to Slimcase, the constant release of new music has made Afrobeats repetitive, urging his colleagues to “take a break” and focus on quality rather than quantity. Read Also: Featuring Idowest on ‘Legbegbe’ stalled my career growth – Mr. Real “Too many songs and…

American rapper Kiari Cephus, popularly known as Offset, has publicly addressed long-standing rumours linking him romantically to fellow rapper Saweetie, dismissing the claims as entirely false and unnecessary. Speaking on a podcast hosted by actress and singer Keke Palmer, the former Migos member said the rumour was “weird” and “baseless,” adding that it had no connection to the real issues in his personal life. “That whole Saweetie thing was just weird,” Offset said. “People just ran with it, but there was nothing there. It was strange and unnecessary.” Read Also: Cardi B urges Offset to sign divorce papers The rapper, who…