Popular Nigerian social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The news of his arrest broke on Friday evening. It was confirmed by activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju in a post on his official Facebook page. Background: Arrest linked to bank dispute Earlier reports pointed to a brewing dispute between VDM and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB). According…

The Nigerian Police Force has arrested popular social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in Abuja. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest on Friday through his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The arrest took place inside a branch of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) in Abuja. Lawyer speaks out Adeyanju shared the news online, writing: “JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. Spoke to…

Award-winning Nigerian singer and rapper Odumodublvck has issued a strong warning to upcoming artists about the risks of taking money from record labels too soon. In a message shared on the social media platform X, the artist urged young musicians to think carefully before accepting advances from music companies or organisations. He stressed that rushing into deals before their music is truly ready could trap them in debt. “Don’t rush…

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has shared the deep emotional struggle he has faced since the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi. The heartbreaking incident took place in November 2022 when three-year-old Ifeanyi drowned at Davido’s Banana Island home in Lagos. In a recent interview with Apple Music, he opened up about how the loss affected every part of his life. He said the pain almost made him give up everything.…

Senegalese-American singer Akon has made headlines after claiming that Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, is defending white South Africans because Black South Africans enjoy better living conditions. Akon made these remarks during a recent American podcast, Bagfuel Brigade episode. His comments have sparked conversation, touching on long-standing issues of race, land, and power in South Africa. Musk’s claims about South…

Famous Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about her political future, revealing that she is determined to run again despite her earlier defeat at the polls. In a recent interview, Akindele, who ran as deputy governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State during the 2023 elections, confirmed her political ambition is far from over. Her team lost to Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All…

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has publicly praised his wife, Chioma Adeleke, for the deep love she shows toward his children from previous relationships. Davido, who is one of Africa’s biggest music stars, made this heartfelt statement during Chioma’s surprise 30th birthday celebration in Atlantca, Georgia. The singer, who had three children with different women before marrying Chioma, made it clear that her care for his children…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has revealed her thoughts about Nigerian men. Speaking in a recent interview, the popular singer offered a candid view on their personality, charm, and romantic style. During a sit-down with GRM Daily’s Thoughts in a Culli series, Savage did not hold back. She praised Nigerian men for their style but noted they often fall short in romance. “Swaggalicious but not romantic” According to Savage, Nigerian…

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has made a striking confession: she no longer enjoys going to clubs for fun. The 32-year-old music star shared this personal update on her social media, explaining that she now only steps into a nightclub if she’s being paid to perform. Otherwise, her nights are reserved for something she values even more, a good night’s sleep. “My bedtime is…

Senegalese-American singer Akon has opened up about his part in shaping the sound and rise of Afrobeats, the music genre that has now become a global sensation. In a recent interview on Sherri, Akon confidently stated that his work with Nigerian artists and music leaders in the late 2000s and early 2010s laid the foundation for what the world now knows as Afrobeats. Akon, who is also the founder of…

Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro has openly and proudly supported his transgender daughter, Airyn, just one day after she came out publicly as a trans woman. The 81-year-old Hollywood legend made it clear that his love and support for Airyn remain as strong as ever. In a heartfelt statement to The Hollywood Reporter, De Niro said, “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and…

Nigeria-born Idrees Rasheed, a U.S. Army officer turned food content creator, caught my attention a few months ago when I stumbled upon his page. I was immediately impressed by his cooking skills and engaging voiceovers. Idrees overcame the myth that when you relocate abroad, you drop your indigenous culture, food, and language and become like them. Tell me why Idrees speaks Yoruba so fluently with many anecdotes from evergreen Yoruba…