Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian singer and performer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, widely known as Terry G, has expressed outrage at American music publication Billboard, accusing the magazine of “robbing” him by excluding his hits from its recently released Top 50 “Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time” list. The list, curated by Billboard staff, celebrated the most influential and popular Afrobeats tracks from Nigeria and across Africa. Topping the chart was 2Baba’s (formerly 2Face) evergreen classic, “African Queen”, a song widely credited with introducing Afrobeats to global audiences. Other songs that cut include Timaya’s “Dem Mama”, Weird MC’s “Ijoya”, and Olu Maintain’s “Yahooze”, all of which…

Nigerian comedian and actor Woli Arole has sparked debate on social media after strongly condemning the growing trend of women attending public events without wearing bras. In a lengthy Instagram post, Arole described the practice as “highly indecent” and a threat to moral standards in society. He warned that if such dressing becomes normalised, future generations could lose their sense of decency. The comedian observed that braless dressing has become more noticeable at gatherings such as weddings, birthday parties, and even corporate events. According to him, the trend is not only inappropriate but also distracting in environments that should demand…

While Naira Marley continues to face scrutiny from sections of the public, the move by Agidigbo FM shows that some media houses are ready to separate ongoing controversies from artistic expression.

Popular Nollywood actor Ime Bishop Umoh, better known by his stage name Okon Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to release detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The comic actor appeared in a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, where he spoke about peace, reconciliation, and the need to address long-standing grievances in Nigeria’s South-East region. Okon argued that Kanu’s continued detention has become a stumbling block to national peace. According to him, the federal government should set aside strict legal considerations and embrace reconciliation by freeing the IPOB leader. “I am one million per…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks has opened up about his decision to leave Mavin Records, the record label that first shot him to stardom. The award-winning artiste admitted that his exit from the label in 2018 was premature, even though it was not driven by conflict. Reekado, born Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, made the revelation in a recent interview with reality star Teddy A on The Echoo Room podcast. Reekado Banks joined Mavin Records, founded by Don Jazzy, in 2014. Under the label, he quickly rose to prominence, earning back-to-back industry accolades. That same year, he won Rookie of the…

The revelation by Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of assaulting airline staff and security personnel, generated a storm of reactions on social media in the last couple of hours.

Niniola has opened up about the lingering trauma of witnessing the assassination of her father, Brigadier-General Simeon Apata (rtd.), nearly three decades ago.

Popular Nigerian dancer and choreographer Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, widely known as Kaffy, has opened up about a deeply traumatic childhood experience involving her mother. Speaking during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the celebrated dance coach revealed how, at the age of 13, her mother accused her of having an affair with one of her boyfriends. Kaffy explained that after her parents’ divorce, her mother dated several men. She and her siblings, who longed for a father figure, became attached to the men and often referred to them as “daddies.” But according to her, her mother grew insecure…

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has strongly denied social media rumours claiming that its Managing Director, Dr. Ali Nuhu, has died. The agency described the reports as false, malicious, and designed to mislead the public. The speculation started after a Facebook user, Ifeoma Chigbo, posted a video suggesting that the celebrated actor and filmmaker had passed away. In her post, she also expressed hope that the report was not true. Shortly after, another account circulated claims that Nuhu had died in a car accident. The posts quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking panic and confusion among fans of the…

The tension inside the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) house has reached new heights as 20 housemates now face possible eviction in week three of the reality show. The announcement has left fans buzzing and housemates on edge as the game enters a more intense phase. The Head of House, Zita, along with her two immunity picks, Mensan and Faith, as well as Jason Jae, the “Most Influential Housemate” from week two, are the only contestants safe from the eviction list. That leaves the majority of the house at risk, raising the stakes and fueling more strategies within the game. The…