A federal appeals court in Manhattan has upheld R. Kelly’s 30-year prison sentence, rejecting his appeal and reaffirming his convictions for sex crimes. The court also upheld his convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking, rejecting his legal team’s efforts to overturn them. The ruling marks another legal defeat for the disgraced R&B singer, who was first convicted in 2021 on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. In 2022, he received…

Legendary singer, 2Baba, born Innocent Idibia, has proposed to Edo State House of Assembly member, Natasha Osarawu, according to a viral video seen on Thursday. In the video, the highly elated musician was seen hugging the lawmaker, while spraying money on her as they both danced before bringing out a ring to put on her finger while friends and well-wishers cheered on. The development comes just a day after the…

Renowned singer, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and his new lover, Honorable Natasha Osawaru are allegedly expecting their first child. This was made known by controversial journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkus in a post via Instagram on Wednesday, February 12th. According to the blogger, 2Baba and Natasha are in love and about to start a family. The journalist revealed that Natasha comes from the influential and popular Igbinedion family of Benin Kingdom in…

Nigerian actor IK Ogbonna warns that phone addiction is harming relationships, stressing that excessive screen time weakens real connections and intimacy. He expressed concern that excessive phone use is damaging human connections, leading to emotional and social disconnection. Ogbonna took to Instagram to share his thoughts on how smartphones are affecting interactions. He criticized the trend of people being physically present in social gatherings but mentally absent due to constant…

TV host Morayo Afolabi-Brown weighs in on the controversy over 2Baba’s split from Annie Idibia and his new relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. Speaking on a recent episode of Your View, Brown did not hide her disappointment. She strongly criticized 2Baba’s handling of the situation and questioned his treatment of Annie. “2Baba must take responsibility” – Brown Brown accused the musician of leading Annie on for years, only to…

The Headies Awards has officially announced the nominees for its 17th edition, with Odumodublvck, Qing Madi, and Ayra Starr among the artists leading the nominations. The organizers revealed the nominee list in a post on X on Wednesday, stating that only songs and music videos released between April 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, were considered for nominations. “Only music materials including singles, videos, video live recordings, EPs & albums…

Delectable Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola has disclosed her intention to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. She shared this information in a post on her Instagram account. Toriola said that she has no attachment to her natural physique. She wrote:“I am already going for BBL. Nothing ‘consign’ me with natural body allegedly.” The feisty Nollywood actress’ post must have come as a shock to many lovers of the Nigerian…

Man in the eye of the storm, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba has set social media abuzz after confirming his romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The legendary musician’s confession comes in the heels of his recent divorce from wife of over 12 years, Annie Macaulay, with the singer expressing his desire to consummate the affir with the lawmaker. Their relationship began gathering intensified attention after the…

Grammy Award winner, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems in an interview disclosed that she has never had a boyfriend in her life since she was born. The 29-year-old singer and songwriter made this known to all and sundry while featuring as a guest on the YouTube show “Is the seat taken” hosted by media personality, Chinasa Anukam. While speaking to the host, Anukam, Tem said that she never had…

Award-winning singer Rema is set to embark on a massive world tour this spring to promote his second album, Heis, with performances in top global arenas. The 22-date tour begins on April 11 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Canada and will take him to some of the biggest venues worldwide. Rema will perform at renowned arenas such as London’s O2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena. A highlight of the…

Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has denied allegations that he played a role in the 2020 arrest of Nigerian singers Tems and Omah Lay. The two artists were detained in Uganda after performing at a concert that violated COVID-19 restrictions. In a recent interview on the Afrobeats Podcast, Bebe Cool gave his side of the story. He claimed he was not responsible for the arrests and instead helped secure their release.…

Nigerian singer Portable has publicly criticised his father, accusing him of betrayal and abandonment during a difficult time. The controversial artist expressed his frustration in a recent Instagram post, alleging that his father mishandled funds meant for a housing project and failed to protect him from legal troubles. In the viral post, Portable claimed that he had been financially supporting his father, only to be let down when he needed…