Malian singer and guitarist, who sold millions of albums with his wife, Mariam Doumbia, had been ill for a while, say family The guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of the Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 after an illness, his family said, paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated blind musician. Amadou and his wife, Mariam Doumbia, formed a group whose blend of traditional Malian music with rock…

Nollywood’s Jemima Osunde criticizes the rising pressure on actors to be social media influencers to land roles in Nigeria’s film industry. According to her, filmmakers are increasingly choosing actors not for their talent, but for their ability to create viral online content. Pressure to become content creators In a recent conversation with fellow actor Jammal Ibrahim, Osunde expressed frustration with this emerging trend. She explained that many actors are now…

Comedian Ushbebe urges Nigerians to pray for music icon 2Face Idibia, sparking online buzz over concerns about the singer’s relationship choices. In a recent video, Ushbebe questioned the nature of 2Face’s relationship with Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State lawmaker, suggesting that there may be more going on than the public is aware of. In a strongly worded video shared on his social media page, Ushbebe expressed concern over how closely…

Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Adaku from Jenifa’s Diary, has opened up about a deeply painful chapter in her life. During a recent episode of the Say My Piece podcast, which she co-hosts, Lolo revealed that she was raped by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry. Her voice was steady, but her words carried years of pain. She described the assault as a traumatic…

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, the iconic American rapper known as Eminem, has officially become a grandfather at the age of 52. This significant milestone in his personal life was revealed on Friday when his daughter, Hailie Jade, shared the exciting news on Instagram. Hailie posted a heartfelt announcement about the birth of her son, making Eminem a grandfather for the first time. A proud mother’s announcementThe proud new grandmother, Hailie,…

Mr Macaroni condemns Patience Jonathan for detaining 15 domestic workers since 2019, calling it an abuse of power and a violation of their rights. The workers are allegedly being held because of missing jewellery. A call for justiceReacting to the shocking reports, Mr Macaroni condemned the ongoing detention, calling the situation “painful.” He questioned whether Patience Jonathan, the former first lady, was even aware that the domestic workers had been…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has shared his excitement over the possibility of football star Victor Osimhen joining Spanish giants Barcelona. The report: Osimhen “offered” to Barcelona On Friday, a sports news platform, Blaugranagram, reported that Osimhen had been “offered” to FC Barcelona. The report sparked widespread buzz across social media, especially among Nigerian fans who closely follow the striker’s career. Osimhen’s current situation Osimhen, 25, is one of Nigeria’s biggest football…

Nollywood actor Ijoba Lande accused actress Funke Akindele of underpaying him for a movie role, sparking controversy across social media. In a now-viral video, Lande claimed he was paid a mere ₦90,000 for a full month’s work—a statement that shocked many and sparked a wave of criticism online. A new video, a different story On Friday, Lande released a new video, retracting his earlier claim. He admitted he was actually…

Popular Nigerian actress Regina Chukwu has bravely shared details of a terrifying robbery ordeal she went through years ago while on a movie set. In a heartfelt video shared on her YouTube channel, she described the incident as one of the most painful moments of her career. Her biggest regret, she says, was agreeing to stay at a hotel because of veteran actor Akin Lewis’ request. Late-night filming turns risky…

Controversial singer Portable reveals he once made romantic advances toward crossdresser Bobrisky, unaware at the time that he wasn’t a woman. In an interview with Echo Room, the outspoken artist admitted he once tried to pursue Bobrisky romantically—mistakenly believing the social media star was a woman. “I slid into his DM” During the interview, Portable said he privately messaged Bobrisky with romantic intentions. He revealed that he was unaware of…

Nigerian media personality Lolo 1 has strongly criticized the growing public acceptance of sex work, calling it a threat to hard work and moral values. She says this trend threatens the value of hard work and honest living in today’s society. During a recent episode of the Say My Piece podcast, Lolo 1 shared her growing concern over what she sees as a moral decline. She pointed out that many…

Nigerian comedian Oluwadolarz says false assumptions about his stage name have cost him brand deals and damaged his public image and career reputation. In a recent episode of the Open Up podcast, the popular content creator revealed that many people, including top brands, have misunderstood him simply because of his name. These misconceptions, he said, have led to missed opportunities and unfair judgments. How it all started: A joke that…