Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian singer, Alexander Adegbola Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has stirred controversy with his claim that the devil holds significant influence over the music industry. The award-winning artiste made this bold statement during a recent appearance on The Nancy Isime Show.  In the interview, he described the music scene as a space heavily influenced by dark spiritual forces. According to him, artists often engage in questionable habits such as smoking because of this influence. “The devil controls music. The devil is the choirmaster. That’s why we smoke and do all the things we do,” he said, adding that his claims…

Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has opened up about her biggest fear in life, poverty.  The screen star made the bold statement during a recent appearance on The Culture League podcast, hosted by Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface. During the interview, Osunde said she is not afraid of many things, but when it comes to poverty, she draws the line. She made it clear that she cannot handle a life of financial hardship and would do everything within reason to avoid it. “My biggest fear in life is poverty,” she said. “I can survive many things, but I can never survive poverty.…

Popular filmmaker Kayode Peters, was laid to rest in Canada Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kayode Peters was laid to rest on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Toronto, Canada.  The 49-year-old died on June 28 after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. New Daily Prime gathered that his burial drew close family members, colleagues, and friends who came to pay their final respects. A trending video shared on social media showed the emotional moment his casket was lowered into the grave, surrounded by mourners. Before his burial, a night of tribute was held in his honour. The memorial event took place…

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku has shared a thought-provoking message about the power of prayer and the need for spiritual discernment. In a recent Instagram post, Njoku warned her followers to be cautious about praying for others without first seeking understanding of God’s will in the matter. According to her, while the intention to pray for someone in distress may come from a place of love or concern, it is important to recognise that not all struggles require intervention. Some challenges, she said, might be a form of divine judgment rather than an attack from the devil. “Be…

For now, IVD remains in custody, and his supporters, led by Blessing CEO, are calling for his immediate release and a fair hearing.

Popular Nigerian gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey has announced a special edition of his widely followed Hallelujah Challenge.  This unique event, dubbed the Kirikiri Edition, will take place on August 27, 2025, inside the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos. The singer shared the news through a heartfelt post on his official Instagram account. According to him, the one-day outreach is part of his birthday celebration. Rather than hosting a party or event in his honour, Bassey said he felt led to spend time with inmates in praise, worship, and fellowship. “This is my heart’s desire for my birthday,” he wrote.…

The housemates of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10, also called 10/10, have lost their first wager challenge of the season.

Legendary American singer and accordionist Flaco Jiménez has died at the age of 86. The six-time Grammy Award winner passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. His loved ones confirmed the sad news in a heartfelt post shared on Facebook. “It’s with great sadness we share the loss of our father, Flaco Jiménez. He was surrounded by loved ones and will be missed immensely,” the family wrote. While thanking fans for their love and support over the years, they also asked for privacy as they mourn. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Flaco Jiménez was a…

Renowned Nigerian music video director Clarence Peters has opened up about his journey to forgiveness and growth, revealing that he forgave his father, legendary Afro-Juju singer Sir Shina Peters, long before they ever had a conversation about their strained relationship. Clarence, 41, shared this deeply personal story during a recent episode of the Afropolitan Podcast. According to him, the turning point came around 2014 or 2015, when he came to a powerful realisation that he had repeated many of the same mistakes his father had once made. “I made every single mistake my father made,” he said during the interview.…

Celebrity auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, has reportedly been arrested by authorities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The arrest, which took place on Friday, comes just days before his planned wedding to controversial social media personality and self-proclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO. According to multiple reports, IVD was detained by officials from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions as he attempted to board a flight to Qatar. His arrest is reportedly linked to the ongoing legal case surrounding the death of his late wife, Bimbo Ogbonna. On Saturday, popular entertainment blogger Stella Dimoko-Korkus…