Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold has announced the upcoming release of a new album, “FUJI” set for October 3rd, promising fans a deeply personal glimpse into his life and career. Sharing the news via his Instagram page, the acclaimed artist offered insights into the inspiration, experiences, and emotions that shaped the project. Describing the album as “my story,” Adekunle Gold revealed that it reflects a journey spanning the past five years, a period marked by both triumphs and challenges. In his post, he highlighted the emotional highs and lows that influenced the music, from the grief of losing his father to…

Renowned Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has announced that he is taking a break from Twitter (now X), citing the increasing negativity on the platform. In a heartfelt post shared with his followers, Onakoya explained that the online space had become overwhelming for him. He described himself as an empath and said the emotional weight of global issues and toxic conversations on the platform had taken a toll on him. “This place has grown too heavy for me. As an empath, I feel too much darkness in the world pressing in. I’ll be…

Popular singer and activist Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has announced that he is actively looking for a wife for his 46-year-old son. The entertainer made the revelation in a post on X on Friday, sharing details about the man and the kind of partner his family seeks. Charly Boy said his son is a master’s degree holder and stands 5 ft 11 ins tall. He added that the man was previously married but later divorced and now appears cautious about relationships. “E don marry once, divorce. Now, e be like say e dey fear woman,” the…

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has moved quickly to quash false reports claiming he had died, urging fans to ignore the hoax and report its source. In a video shared on his official Instagram page on Friday, the veteran actor addressed the rumours directly. He introduced himself and reassured supporters of his good health. “Fans and family, please disregard any rumours about my death, and kindly report the page of the blogger who started spreading them. I am very much alive by God’s grace,” he said. Agu, known for his commanding screen presence and memorable lines, added a defiant note…

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has opened up about why he has been less active on social media in recent weeks. Davido, who holds the title of the most-followed African artist across social media platforms, suggested that his marriage has influenced how frequently he posts online. The revelation came after a fan expressed concern over his absence, noting that he had not posted in more than three days, a rarity for the usually active music star. The fan, writing on X (formerly Twitter), said: “Davido never post for over 3 days now. I miss my idolo.” In…

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has sparked conversations in the entertainment industry with his bold claim that no actress can afford a Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV, popularly called a G-Wagon, solely from acting. Solade, who is known for his outspoken nature and decades of experience in the Nigerian film industry, made the remark during a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast. The actor explained that the Nigerian film industry does not generate enough income from acting jobs to support such lavish purchases. In his words, Solade stated: “It is possible from producing, but not from acting, except they have a…

Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, has once again been named Nigeria’s highest-paid YouTuber. This marks the second consecutive year he has held the title, cementing his place as the country’s most influential faith-based digital content creator. According to Playboard, a global platform that ranks YouTube channels, Pastor Eze leads in both revenue and live viewership. Each time he streams, an average of 282,451 people tune in, making him the most-watched livestreamer in Nigeria. His YouTube channel, launched in November 2019, has grown into a massive digital congregation. It now boasts 2.87 million subscribers, up from 2.12…

Evicted Big Brother Naija Season (BBNaija) 10 housemate, Otega, has revealed that his participation in the reality show was guided by divine intervention.

Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has expressed shock after learning that a fraudster impersonating him allegedly scammed a woman of N33 million.

Savage’s comments are also important because she has become one of the most recognisable African female artists worldwide.