Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has opened up about her new life in New York, weeks after relocating from Lagos following a management deal with American entertainment giant Roc Nation.  In a deeply personal Substack post titled “I’m not scared, I promise,” the singer shared her struggles with loneliness, cold weather, and moments of self-doubt in the unfamiliar city. Ayra described her New York apartment as “almost empty” and painted…

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has challenged the long-held stereotype that women are the primary “gold diggers” in relationships, insisting that men are often the ones strategically pursuing wealth through marriage. Speaking on her podcast with Tacha, Makinwa criticised society’s tendency to stigmatise women who marry wealthy men, while men who do the same rarely face scrutiny. Read Also: Sarah Martins reveals ex turned her into a gold digger She argued that…

Nigerian actress Judy Austin, the second wife of actor Yul Edochie, has accused an unnamed witch of allegedly attacking her and her children.  The actress shared her claims in a series of posts on her Instagram page on Wednesday, warning the individual to stop the attacks immediately. In her posts, Judy wrote: “Let this be the last time you & your coven members will come to attack me. I know…

Nigerian musician Ruger has ignited controversy after sharing his views on women who undergo Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedures. The singer expressed his opinion on X, suggesting that women with BBLs tend to have a “bad character.” In his post, Ruger wrote in pidgin English: “When I see girl with BBL, I dey straight up think say dem get bad character. Be like the procedure dey come with small…

Ace Nigerian producer and music executive Don Jazzy has described Afrobeats as still “a baby” compared to other global music genres, despite the worldwide recognition the sound has gained.  The Mavin Records boss shared his thoughts in a recent post on X, emphasising that the genre and its practitioners are still learning and evolving in a constantly changing industry. Don Jazzy highlighted the rapid growth of Nigerian music, particularly noting…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed that he wants fellow artist Asake to perform at his wedding. The Starboy boss shared this during a recent appearance on Apple Music Radio alongside DJ Tunez, where he praised Asake’s talent and influence on African music. Wizkid explained that Asake’s hit song “Omo Ope” instantly made him a fan, but “Remember” remains his favourite track. He told Asake that he would like the…

Popular Nigerian comedian Klint Da Drunk has opened up about the turning point that made him switch from pursuing a music career to becoming one of the country’s most recognisable comedy acts.  In a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, the entertainer shared how a single moment on his school campus convinced him that music was not his destined path. Klint Da Drunk, whose real name is Afamefuna Igwemba, recalled…

Nigerian singer and producer CKay has made global music history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to have a solo song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.  His breakout hit “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)”, released in 2019, crossed the milestone this week, marking a major achievement for Afrobeats and African music. With this record, CKay also becomes the first solo male African artist to reach the landmark on the…

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The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has expressed deep sorrow over the involvement of its President-elect, Abubakar Yakubu, in a tragic road accident that occurred on Tuesday, December 9, in Lagos. According to the former president of AGN, Mr. Emeka Rollas, in a statement released on his official Instagram page, the accident was caused by a sudden mechanical brake failure, which led to a collision. The incident resulted in the…

Nollywood actress and content creator Omoni Oboli has been crowned YouTube Nigeria’s Content Creator of the Year, securing the number-one spot on the platform’s rankings.  The achievement marks a major milestone in her steadily rising career as a digital creator. In a celebratory post, Oboli expressed overwhelming gratitude to God, attributing her success to divine favour and guidance.  Read Also: Pastor Jerry Eze tops Nigeria’s YouTube earnings for second year She…