Ten men nicknamed the “grandpa robbers” are standing trial in Paris over the multimillion-euro robbery of American reality TV star Kim Kardashian during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. The suspects, aged between 35 and 78, appeared in court on Monday afternoon as the month-long trial began. Kardashian, 44, is expected to testify on May 13. In one of France’s biggest robberies targeting an individual in the past two decades, Kardashian…

Mohbad was also posthumously honoured with the Best Street-Hop Artiste award for his hit single “Ask About Me”

Multiple Oscar-winner and director of the Godfather trilogy Francis Ford Coppola picked up a lifetime achievement award on Saturday at a star-studded ceremony which praised his “fearless” attitude to filmmaking. The 86-year-old director of classics including “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” received a trophy from fellow filmmaking legends Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who lauded him for fighting the system and redefining American cinema. “Star Wars” creator Lucas recalled Coppola…

American pop star Justin Bieber has spoken out for the first time amid swirling rumours about trouble in his marriage to Hailey Bieber. In recent weeks, social media platforms buzzed with claims that the celebrity couple was heading for a divorce. Fans and gossip pages speculated endlessly, pointing to public appearances and vague posts from the pair. The noise grew louder despite no confirmation from either Justin or Hailey. A…

Afrobeats star Davido recalls running away as a teen to chase his music dreams, sparking a major search by his billionaire father and security forces. In a recent interview, he revealed how his disappearance led to a full-scale search by Nigerian security agencies on the orders of his billionaire father, Dr. Deji Adeleke. Speaking on the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, Davido recalled how it all began shortly after the death…

Segun Johnson, a rising star in Nigeria’s music scene, has opened up about the real reason he chose a music career. Known for his lively performances and catchy hype songs, Johnson said it was not passion alone that brought him to the stage; hunger and hardship played a big role. Opening up to Teju Babyface Speaking in an interview with popular media personality Teju Babyface, the singer shared his story…

Nigerian musician Terry Apala, whose real name is Terry Alexander Ejeh, has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre after facing charges of mutilating Nigerian currency.  The charges stem from an incident where the musician allegedly tampered with Naira notes during a social event. He was arraigned on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, with Justice Akintayo Aluko presiding over the case. EFCC charges Terry Apala with currency…

Popular Nigerian Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde, better known as Kwam1 or K1 De Ultimate, has revealed that he is a Christian. This comes as a surprise to many who had long assumed he was a Muslim. The 68-year-old music veteran made the revelation during an interview on the Agbaletu Radiovision podcast, where he opened up about his spiritual life. Contrary to public belief, Kwam1 said he is a committed…

Afrobeats star Burna Boy has claimed that powerful figures in Nigeria’s music industry made repeated efforts to hold him back early in his career. The Grammy-winning artist made this bold statement while responding to a video that went viral online. The clip featured veteran music executive Obi Asika, who stated in a recent interview that certain gatekeepers within the Nigerian music industry had tried to stop Burna Boy’s rise. Despite…

Afrobeat star Femi Kuti has opened up about the struggles he faced after stepping out of his father’s shadow to start his band. In a candid chat on the Sonically podcast hosted by Elmo Chong, Femi revealed that both his father, Fela Kuti, and the late legend’s loyal fans opposed his decision to leave. Femi, now a multiple Grammy-nominated artist, said he made the bold move in 1986. But it…

Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has finally spoken out about ongoing rumours surrounding his sexuality.  The actor addressed the speculations during a recent appearance on the talk show Unfiltered and Extra Spicy, where he firmly denied claims suggesting he is gay. The rumours, which have been making the rounds on social media and gossip blogs for some time, gained fresh attention earlier this year. Many of Arukwe’s fans and critics…

British pop star Ed Sheeran has shared a surprising story about a recent encounter with American rap icon Snoop Dogg. According to Sheeran, he briefly lost his vision after smoking weed with the rapper. The Shape of You singer made the revelation in a lighthearted TikTok video. In the clip, Snoop Dogg is seen rolling what appears to be marijuana, while Sheeran adds a cheeky caption: “Last time I smoked…