Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

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…

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has emerged victorious in her defamation lawsuit against a Nigerian media outlet, nearly two years after being falsely linked to former senator Dino Melaye. The actress, who was named among “six popular Nigerian celebrities” alleged to have dated the politician, filed a ₦100 million lawsuit against the platform for invasion of privacy and defamation of character. Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday evening, Adunni celebrated the court’s judgment in her favour, commending the Nigerian judicial system for upholding truth and integrity. Read Also: Portable vows legal action against defamation following recent arrest She wrote: “Won my…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Babatunde Bamgbode, popularly known as Baba Fokoko, has dismissed claims made by some of his colleagues regarding unfulfilled promises from the 2023 election campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Nigerian singer Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has spoken candidly about his long struggle with the fear of failure and how his father’s harsh words during childhood deeply affected his confidence and outlook on life. In an emotional interview with veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho, the “Who Is Your Guy” crooner revealed that his father’s negative approach to discipline left a lasting mark on him, causing him to internalize feelings of inadequacy. Spyro recounted that his father often used demeaning words while correcting him, which made him begin to believe he would never amount to anything. Read Also: Spyro hails fiancée,…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Omawumi Megbele, popularly known as Omawumi, has expressed deep gratitude to ace music producer Cobhams Asuquo, crediting him for playing a crucial role in the early success of her career. Speaking in a recent interview on HipTV, the award-winning vocalist recounted how her first encounter with Cobhams became a defining moment that helped launch her into the limelight shortly after her appearance on Idols West Africa. Read Also: Oxlade credits Fireboy DML for shaping his songwriting skills “Cobhams gave me one of my first opportunities outside Idols West Africa,” Omawumi revealed. “The first time we met, he…

Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has expressed her desire to collaborate with award-winning filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele, whom she describes as her biggest inspiration in Nollywood. The 23-year-old reality TV star made this known while speaking to journalists shortly after receiving her ₦150 million cash prize and brand-new SUV at the prize presentation ceremony held in Lagos on Tuesday. Imisi, who captivated fans with her expressive personality and acting skills during her time in the Big Brother house, said the experience reignited her passion for acting and filmmaking. Read Also: BBNaija S10:…

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has revealed that she initially disliked one of Mavin Records’ most iconic songs, “Dorobucci,” describing it as “such a crap song” when she first heard it. Speaking in a recent interview with NotJustOk, the singer recalled that during her wedding trip in Dubai in 2014, she overheard Don Jazzy, the producer and Mavin Records boss, playing an unfinished version of the track repeatedly at their hotel. At the time, she had no idea it was a Mavin project. “Don’t know if people know this, but ‘Dorobucci,’ I had Don Jazzy playing that in the hotel when…

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Tacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has announced plans to attempt breaking a Guinness World Record while hosting a three-day beauty festival in Lagos. The event, tagged The Biggest 3-Day Beauty Festival, will take place from October 10th to 12th at the John Randle Centre, Lagos Island, and is expected to draw fans, beauty enthusiasts, and industry stakeholders from across Nigeria. Read Also: Tacha opens up on life after BBNaija disqualification Sharing the news via her social media pages, the former Big Brother Naija star expressed excitement about the milestone, calling on her supporters to join…

Famous American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift, has dismissed rumours claiming she was jealous of her best friend, Selena Gomez, for getting married before her. Selena Gomez recently tied the knot with music producer Benny Blanco in a private ceremony held in late September, with Taylor Swift among the star-studded guests. Following the wedding, reports circulated online that Swift had joked about Gomez “beating her to the altar” during her speech at the event. Read Also: Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco However, the pop superstar has now cleared the air, insisting the rumours were completely false. Speaking during her recent…