Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

British-Nigerian rapper and singer, Oluwafisayo Isa, popularly known as Darkoo, has opened up about her desire to become a mother. The 22-year-old artiste said she is now at a point in her life where having children is on her mind. However, she made it clear that while she wants to raise kids, she has no plans to carry a baby in her womb. Speaking during an interview with media personality Madame Joyce, Darkoo said she believes she would be a wonderful mother. Still, she prefers that her partner be the one to get pregnant and give birth. “I’m at a…

Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has opened up about a time in his life when he felt more Jamaican than Nigerian. The 34-year-old artist made this revelation during a recent interview with Capital Xtra in London. He explained that his time living in Brixton, a culturally diverse neighbourhood in the United Kingdom, played a major role in shaping this feeling. According to him, he was surrounded mostly by Jamaicans and other Caribbean nationals, which made him form a strong bond with Jamaican culture. “Jamaica has always been a part of me,” he said during…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has publicly accused Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national airline, of mishandling his luggage during a recent international trip. In a video posted to his Instagram page on Thursday, Dakolo expressed frustration after what he described as a long and fruitless attempt to recover his missing bag. The incident, according to him, occurred on June 26, 2025, during a trip from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a layover in Casablanca, Morocco. The visibly upset artist said he flew business class and expected his luggage to be given priority. However, upon arrival in Freetown, his…

MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced that the tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) will premiere on Saturday, 26 July 2025, with a second launch show scheduled for Sunday, 27 July.

Popular Nollywood actress, Jumoke Odetola, has issued a strong warning to social media users probing into her private life, especially her relationship status. In a recent Instagram post, Odetola called out those who repeatedly question her about her romantic affairs. She expressed frustration over the constant inquiries from followers who feel entitled to know about her personal life. Odetola, known for her powerful roles in Yoruba and English-language films, made it clear that her relationship matters are private and not open for public discussion. Her post came in response to the increasing number of comments from fans asking about her…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has earned a Silver Certification in the United Kingdom for his 2023 album, Timeless. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) grants this certification to albums that sell over 60,000 physical copies or surpass 100,000 units through combined streams and downloads. The news was confirmed by music analytics platform Chart Data, which reported that Timeless had exceeded 100,000 units in the UK. This marks a significant milestone in Davido’s career, solidifying his global presence and reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s top artists. Since its release in March 2023, Timeless has broken…

Popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok streamer, Jarvis, has spoken candidly about her troubled relationship with fellow streamer, Peller.  In an emotional live session with fellow content creator Sandra Benede, Jarvis revealed the emotional toll the relationship had taken on her, saying she had to give up her values and personal boundaries just to keep the relationship going. She admitted that while she consistently tries to please Peller, it has come at a high personal cost. According to her, the relationship has forced her into situations that do not align with her brand, her beliefs, or her identity as a…

Seun Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat musician and son of the legendary Fela Kuti, has opened up about the deep pain his family endured under the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Seun claimed that Buhari caused more harm to his family than to any other in Nigeria during his time in power. Seun did not hold back in expressing how Buhari’s leadership affected his family. He said the late president’s actions “dealt with” and “damaged” his family deeply. According to him, no other family in Nigeria suffered as much under Buhari’s rule as…

Emeka Ugwuonye, the lawyer representing May Edochie in her ongoing divorce case with actor Yul Edochie, has officially stepped down from the case. The legal expert, who led the charge through his firm, Due Process Advocate (DPA), said he was forced to quit due to what he described as intense harassment from May’s online supporters. The announcement was made on Monday via a statement shared on the official Facebook page of DPA. In the statement, Ugwuonye explained that the toxic behaviour of some fans within the group known as “May Nation” had made it impossible for him and his staff…

Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Mary Remmy Njoku, has voiced deep concerns about the quality of medicines sold in Nigeria. Her outcry follows a recent health scare that occurred while she was working on a film set. The actress took to Instagram to share her experience with food poisoning and the troubling outcome that followed her use of locally purchased medication. According to Njoku, she fell ill during filming and suffered symptoms of food poisoning, including severe stomach upset. In response, she asked a staff member to buy Imodium, a well-known anti-diarrheal medication, from a popular pharmacy chain in Nigeria.…