Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamide has revealed that running a record label comes more naturally to him than working as a performing artist. According to him, his experience as a musician has helped him understand the creative needs and emotional struggles of the artistes signed under his YBNL Nation imprint. Olamide made this known during a recent sit-down with popular YouTuber Korty EO. In the interview, he opened up…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has revealed plans to walk away from music once every member of his rap group, Anti World Gangstars, achieves success in the industry. He made the statement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he wrote, “Once all my n*ggas make it in music, I’m out.” The short but striking message has stirred conversations online, with many praising the rapper’s loyalty to his crew. The singer…

Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke ‘Davido’ has unfollowed actress Iyabo Ojo on Instagram, following a heated social media exchange sparked by leaked private messages. The fallout comes after a well-known social media activist, VeryDarkMan, leaked a WhatsApp conversation in which Iyabo Ojo criticised Davido’s response to the late singer Mohbad’s death. The leaked chat, shared publicly on Instagram by VeryDarkMan, revealed Iyabo Ojo accusing Davido of chasing clout rather than…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…