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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has adopted a new stage name, adding another moniker to his ever-growing list of artistic identities and personas. The Afrobeats superstar, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, announced his latest alias, “Jean Béna Dieudonné,” on Friday. The announcement came shortly after his collaboration with French-Haitian artist Joé Dwèt Filé. The two musicians joined forces on the remix of Filé’s hit song, 4 Kampé. Burna Boy…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has admitted that she rarely likes her songs after recording them. Despite her growing success, the singer revealed that she often feels her music could be better. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the “Rush” hitmaker explained that she is highly self-critical. She constantly pushes herself to improve, making it difficult for her to be satisfied with her…
Fuji legends Pasuma and Taye Currency have ended their long feud, reconciling in Mecca during the ongoing Umrah 2025 pilgrimage, delighting fans. A viral video circulating online shows the two musicians sitting closely and engaged in conversation. This marks the end of a bitter dispute that lasted for months. The feud that shook the fuji scene In 2024, what began as a mentor-protégé relationship took a different turn. The tension…
Nollywood star Hanks Anuku reveals hidden industry struggles, claiming some colleagues use diabolical means out of jealousy and rivalry. Anuku made these shocking revelations during an interview on the Nollywood Hardcore podcast with fellow actor Emma Labista. He opened up about his experiences, the challenges he faced, and the betrayals he encountered throughout his career. A troubling reality During the conversation, Labista asked Anuku about his relationship with other Nollywood…
Annie Macaulay Idibia has returned to social media following her highly publicized divorce from Nigerian music star 2Face Idibia. The actress and entrepreneur made a bold statement by wiping her Instagram account clean, deleting all previous posts. 2Face announced divorce in January The development comes months after 2Face, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, publicly announced their separation in January 2025. The singer shocked fans when he took to Instagram…
Rapper Odumodublvck sparks controversy with a social media post about Davido’s upcoming album, leading to mixed reactions from fans. His remark, meant as sarcasm, was misunderstood by some fans, leading to mixed reactions online. Odumodublvck’s post causes a stir On his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Odumodublvck made a statement directed at Davido, the leader of the 30 Billion Gang (30BG). He suggested that Davido should not release his upcoming album,…
Despite working with her on two songs, Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that he has never met American rapper Nicki Minaj. Speaking on the Bootleg Kev podcast, Davido shared how their collaborations came to life. He expressed his surprise at the fact that, despite their musical connection, they have never crossed paths in person. How it all began According to the singer, their first interaction happened online. “The crazy…
My husband makes love from midnight till dawn, woman in Kaduna State has petitioned a local court to dissolve her six-year marriage, citing her husband’s alleged excessive sexual demands and instances of physical abuse. According to a report by Vanguard, Mrs. Stephen, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, appeared before a customary court, pleading for a divorce from her husband, whom she accused of forcing her into prolonged sexual…
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi and wife Tiwi welcome their first child, Eemi Oluwa, after 80 days in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The couple shared their joyful news on social media, expressing gratitude for their journey to parenthood. However, the path was not an easy one. They faced significant medical challenges, endured months of uncertainty, and leaned on their faith to see them through A pregnancy filled with challenges Kunle…
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Skales has spoken candidly about the betrayal he has faced from artists he once supported in their rise to fame. The singer, known for his hit song Shake Body, revealed that many of those he helped in the past have now turned their backs on him. Despite their actions, Skales remains steadfast in his faith, emphasizing that God has never abandoned him. He shared his experience on…
Renowned Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will one day elect a female President. She believes that the recent political milestone in Namibia, where both the President and Vice President are women, serves as an inspiration for Nigerian women in leadership. DJ Cuppy reacts to Namibia’s historic achievement In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, DJ Cuppy celebrated Namibia’s…
Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, now known as Madrina, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action to reduce the economic hardship in the country. She urged the government to reconsider its stance on fuel subsidy removal, arguing that the current situation has become unbearable for many Nigerians. Initial support for subsidy removal Morgan admitted that she initially supported Tinubu’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy. She believed the…
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