Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian music heavyweights Burna Boy, Davido, Shallipopi, Rema, and Ayra Starr have emerged as frontrunners at the 2025 edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), securing multiple nominations across the continent’s biggest music categories. The nomination list, released this week, features artists from across Africa, with Nigeria once again showing its dominance on the continental music stage. Burna Boy and Davido lead the charge with five nominations each, placing them among the most recognised artistes this year. Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed hit No Sign of Weakness and Davido’s chart-topping album 5ive were both nominated for Album of the Year, setting…

Nigerian comedian Remote has opened up about the personal struggles that shaped his decision to marry at a relatively young age.  In a candid interview with media personality Chudeity, the comic actor revealed that the loss of his mother and a deep sense of loneliness played a major role in his choice to settle down in 2020. “I got married in 2020 because I didn’t have a mother, and I was alone,” Remote disclosed, reflecting on how the absence of maternal support created an emotional void in his life. The entertainer, whose real name is yet to be widely known,…

Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has announced that her long-awaited new album will be released this Friday, sparking a wave of excitement among fans across the globe. The multiple award-winning singer broke the news on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, expressing her joy and calling on her fanbase, fondly known as the Savage Soldiers, to join her on the rollout journey. “Hey my loves, my album is dropping this Friday & it means the world to me, and I want us to share this journey together,” she wrote. Savage revealed that she plans to personally engage with her…

Faith Abiola Oyedepo, wife of Bishop David Oyedepo and co-founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has shared about one of the darkest seasons of her life, recounting how God’s mercy rescued her from what she described as “the valley of death.” In a heartfelt Instagram post, the respected preacher and mentor recalled a time when she faced a life-threatening situation that left everything around her shrouded in darkness. According to her, it was only divine intervention that turned the tide in her favour. “Some years ago, I passed through the valley of death, but God rescued me from destruction.…

Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has accused the Dangote Group of failing to honour its promise to sponsor overseas medical treatment for her younger sister, Ruth. Ruth was involved in a devastating accident on August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State, when she was reportedly hit by a Dangote truck allegedly driven by an underage, unlicensed driver. The crash occurred barely six days after she graduated from school, leaving her with catastrophic injuries that led to the amputation of her left leg, while doctors continue to battle to save the…

Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has finally addressed long-standing speculations linking her romantically to her senior colleague, Odunlade Adekola. The actress, who recently came under renewed scrutiny after a video from the burial of Odunlade’s father surfaced online, was seen seemingly avoiding the camera. The clip quickly went viral, reigniting gossip about an alleged romantic affair between the two actors. Taking to her Instagram story on Wednesday, Ajao decided to speak out, setting the record straight and reaffirming her stance against what she described as deliberate attempts to malign her character. For several years, Ajao has been repeatedly linked to Adekola,…

The countdown has begun for the Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 grand finale as 22 stunning and accomplished young women from across the federation prepare to compete for the prestigious crown. The finalists, introduced on the pageant’s official website and social media platforms, represent a blend of beauty, intelligence, and passion for advocacy. Each contestant will not only showcase her grace on stage but also champion a social cause, ranging from education and youth empowerment to health and gender equality. In the weeks leading up to the finale, the contestants have been engaged in intensive preparatory activities. These include physical fitness…

Former Big Brother Naija Season 4 housemate, Natasha Anita Akide, better known as Tacha, has once again stirred conversations about her time on the reality show. The outspoken star has declared that she would have emerged the winner of the 2019 edition if not for her disqualification. Speaking during a recent episode of the Hot Takes podcast, Tacha reflected on her journey in the house and the circumstances that cut it short. According to her, her confidence stemmed from her resilience in the face of multiple eviction threats. “I knew I was going to win,” she said firmly. “The fact…

Nollywood actor and entrepreneur Williams Uchemba has shared important business advice for small and medium-scale entrepreneurs, warning them to stop confusing cash flow with profit. In a video he posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Uchemba broke down the difference in simple terms. He stressed that putting money into a business does not immediately equal profit until the original capital has been fully recovered. Using an example, he said: “If you invest one million naira into a business, you’ve not started making money until that one million naira has returned from customers.” According to him, many entrepreneurs make the mistake of…

Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has shared her shock after a section of the POP ceiling in her Lekki residence suddenly gave way, narrowly missing her newly purchased car. The incident, which the actress revealed in a now-deleted video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, has since sparked conversations about housing standards in the high-brow Lekki area of Lagos. In the clip, Nkechi Blessing appeared visibly shaken as she narrated how the collapse happened without warning. According to her, the ceiling fell just outside her home, landing dangerously close to where her new car is usually parked. “Come…