Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr has exceeded two billion Spotify streams.The Nigerian-Beninese star has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most successful musical exports since her self-titled debut EP was released in 2019.The Grammy-nominated singer recently set a new career milestone by surpassing 2 billion Spotify streams. According to Spotify statistics aggregator Kworb, the singer has received little over 2 billion streams as of October 10, 2024.This accomplishment comes months after she…

Social media critic, VeryDarkMan (real name Vincent Otse), has once again addressed the controversy surrounding the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. New Daily Prime recalls that, Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, under mysterious and suspicious circumstances, and he was buried the following day. Despite various efforts by his family, authorities, and other stakeholders to investigate the cause of his death, there has been…

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has advised women with career ambitions to prioritize having children early, suggesting that starting a family should take precedence over getting married if one is aiming for long-term career success. Bakare shared her perspective during an interview with “Nollywood On Radio”, where she spoke about her own experiences and the challenges career-oriented women face in balancing family life with professional growth. The actress emphasized that while…

Nigerian singer Jaywon recently paid a touching tribute to the late music icon Sound Sultan with a visit to his graveside, commemorating the legacy of the beloved artist who left an indelible mark on the Nigerian music industry. Taking to social media, Jaywon shared poignant photos from the visit, expressing his admiration and deep respect for Sound Sultan, whom he described as a guiding mentor and a source of inspiration…

Media personality Toke Makinwa has issued a cautionary message to women in relationships, urging them to keep their friends’ secrets confidential and not share them with their partners. In a recent social media post, Makinwa highlighted the importance of discretion and loyalty in maintaining healthy and trusting friendships. She warned that divulging a friend’s personal information to a partner could have serious consequences, not only damaging the friendship but…

Veteran actress Rita Edochie has voiced strong criticism towards women who remain in toxic and unfaithful relationships for financial reasons. Edochie, known for her outspoken nature, took to Instagram to express her disappointment with the current generation’s approach to infidelity, comparing it with the values upheld in the past. Reflecting on how women used to handle unfaithful partners, Edochie explained that, in her time, women were more assertive and less…

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has announced that it has received 3,120 submissions for the upcoming Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF). The submissions, which came from filmmakers across Nigeria, Iran, India, the United States, Spain, and France, were received ahead of the festival’s 14th edition, set to take place from December 1 to 5 in Abuja. The NFC made this announcement during a press briefing held to unveil the official…

Veteran Nollywood actress Yetunde Wunmi has opened up about how her deep passion for acting led to the collapse of her marriage. In an emotional interview with BBC Yorùbá, the actress recounted her journey in the entertainment industry, which began in 1982 under the mentorship of Sunday Akinola’s theatre group. Wunmi revealed that her inspiration came from the legendary filmmaker Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Adelove. She fondly recalled her…

Nigerian superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently celebrated the first birthday of his twin children.The New Daily Prime recalls that the award-winning Afrobeat artist and his wife, Chioma Rowland, welcomed their twins in the United States on Tuesday, October 9, 2023.On Wednesday, Davido shared a heartfelt tribute on his verified X account, expressing gratitude for their lives.He posted a photo adorned with two baby face emojis and wrote,…

A Nigerian woman named Stella has claimed that she became pregnant by the renowned artist Burna Boy, describing it as a natural outcome for couples in love. She emphasized that, as a woman, conceiving is a normal part of life, especially given her fertility. However, when Burna Boy’s mother learned of the pregnancy, she denied the allegations, which left the woman feeling deeply distressed. Stella expressed her disappointment, noting that…

Kellyrae, the Big Brother Naija season 9 winner, said that he and his wife split the prize money. After being provoked with the question, he announced this during a live video chat with his supporters on social media.According to him, he now has N60 million after sending N55 million to his wife, Kassia, to take care of herself.They continued to answer fans’ questions while playing in the cute way that…

Afrobeat singer Paul Okoye, formerly one half of the iconic P-Square duo, has shared his thoughts on the recent arrest of controversial media personality Speed Darlington. Darlington’s arrest came after he allegedly defamed Nigerian superstar Burna Boy in a viral video. Okoye used the situation to address the broader issues surrounding freedom of speech and the responsible use of social media platforms. In a statement posted on his social media,…