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Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie has criticised the practice of men kneeling to propose marriage, arguing that the gesture could be interpreted as giving the woman headship of the family. Edochie made the comments during his appearance on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by Is Bae U. According to the actor, kneeling to present an…
Legendary Nigerian actor Pete Edochie says he is grateful for how his life has turned out as he approaches his 80th birthday. Edochie made the remarks during his appearance on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by Is Bae U. The veteran actor, who is only a few months away from turning 80, said he believes…
Popular TikTok creator, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, has said she is confident that her husband, Peller won’t cheat on her because they made a commitment never cheat on each other. She stated that Peller would die if he cheats according to the rule of their commitment. The couple featured in a recent episode…
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has revealed that he deliberately set out to rebrand himself as a responsible gentleman, moving away from the “bad boy” image the movie industry gave him. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke stated that external forces influenced him to adopt the “bad boy” image, but…
The widow of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are struggling to pay rent, school fees and other basic needs. The appeal was made in a video interview with a content creator, King Mitchy, on Wednesday, in which the actor’s…
Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has shared her views on the role of financial stability in relationships and marriage, stating that love alone may not be enough to guarantee a comfortable life. Speaking on an episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, the actress explained that financial challenges can place enormous pressure on couples and affect…
Popular Nigerian streamer, Peller has officially completed the traditional marriage rites of his fiancé, Jarvis, after travelling to her hometown in Benin City to officially pay her bride price. He made this known via his social media handle on Sunday. He wrote “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love. “A beautiful…
Nigerian singer, Spyro has claimed that the reason some of his colleagues are financially bankrupt is due to extravagant spending on parties and foreign women, especially South Africans. Addressing his fans midway into his performance at an event during the weekend, the ‘Who’s Your Guy’ hitmaker described extravagant spending on women and frivolities as wasted investments….
Nigerian singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as YCee, has opened up on his absence from the music scene for a few years. During a recent livestream with steamer Cater Efe, the ‘Juice’ crooner revealed that he took a break from music to concentrate on personal development. He explained that he went on a journey…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has responded to claims made by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of Judy Austin, alleging that he prevented him from seeing his children. Yul reacted to the accusation via his social media handle on Friday. “Some of my fans have reached out to me, saying, ‘pls allow him to see his children’. “I…
Nigerian rapper Odumodu blvck has come under criticism after claiming that hip-hop is no longer relevant. The controversy began when the rapper reacted to a ranking of Nigerian artistes with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify. Noticing the absence of rappers on the list, Odumodublvck posted on X: “Hip Hop is dead.” His comment revived a…
Rapper Yung6ix has weighed in on the ongoing outrage over the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, saying the government must be held accountable for ensuring their safe return. In a video shared online, Yung6ix argued that the primary responsibility of any president is to protect the lives and security of citizens. According to him, leadership…
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed why he broke up with his ex-girlfriend, claiming that she was “quite manipulative”. In an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Rema said the relationship was “beautiful” but not always peaceful. The singer lamented that sometimes when he returns home hoping to rest from the pressure…
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has engaged in a heated exchange on social media after a citizen reacted to a post in which he expressed concern over the state of affairs in Nigeria. The remarks were contained in a post shared on Davido’s official page. According to the singer, entertainers, including…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has revealed his current relationship status, hinting that it is complicated. In a recent interview with BBC, the thespian said he is currently between married and single. “I am between married and single,” he said. “Figure it out,” he added when asked to expatiate. Iyke described the birth of his son,…
Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo has spoken publicly about the collapse of his 11-year marriage to his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, alleging infidelity, deception, and financial strain. Appearing on an unreleased episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Ekpo said he was devastated after discovering that his wife had remarried another man. “After 11 years of marriage, I…
Ace music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed his major challenge with dealing with GenZ artists under his record label. Speaking in an episode of Who’s In The House podcast, the Mavin Records boss lamented that his major challenge with dealing with GenZ artists is their reluctance to promote their…
Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael has claimed that he recently gave N10.2 million to the needy on the street as “tithe.” Speaking in an interview with Broadway TV, Michael explained that the donation was 10 per cent of the N102 million he made from movie roles recently. He further explained that he made the donation to…
Founder of Power City International, Abel Damina, says wealth is generated through knowledge, education, and engaging available resources, not through religious giving practices. Speaking on the topic, he said people already operate in an environment that has been naturally provided for, and success depends on how that environment is used. “God has already blessed the…
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has claimed that she is still single because Nigerian men are scared of confident and independent women. Speaking during a recent livestream on Twitch, the reality star claimed that most Nigerian men prefer women they can control when choosing a life partner and avoid…
Celebrity Nigerian businessman Linus Williams Ifejirika, also known as Blord, has reportedly been relocated from a criminal cell over health concerns. This comes two weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja remanded Blord in Kuje prison for 26 days. Reports Has that Blord was arraigned on multiple counts, including impersonating VeryDarkMan and forgery. However, giving an…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about how being an artist changed her. The 31-year-old explained that before she became a professional musician, she was “hyper-indepent” and tended to push people away, but making music has taught her to be open and vulnerable without feeling odd. Speaking in a…
Nigerian singer Kcee has revealed that years of being overlooked by award organizers in the industry once left him deeply hurt, despite his consistent contributions to Afrobeats. Speaking during an interview with Afrobeats Intelligence, the singer shared that the lack of recognition from award bodies affected him emotionally, even bringing him to tears at one…
The father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad has made a public appeal for assistance as he continues to delay his son’s burial over the need for a DNA test. In an emotional plea, he explained that the situation has been difficult, as he wants to confirm the paternity of a child believed to be his grandchild before proceeding…
Armed robbers have invaded the home of popular Nigerian singers, Adegbodu Twins. This comes a few days after the burial of the one-half of the music duo, Taiwo Adegbodu. The incident which happened on Tuesday night around 9pm threw the family into distress. Disclosing the incident in a video online on Thursday evening, Kehinde Adegbodu,…
Nigerian disc jockey and record producer, Imohiosen Patrick, known professionally as DJ Neptune, has predicted that Artificial Intelligence, AI, would soon “retire” music producers. Reckoning with media personality N6, who made a similar prediction, DJ Neptune shared how he wanted to sign an “artiste” after listening to a song recently, only to discover that it…
Afrobeats singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has denied claims that he teamed up with ten other men during his recent altercation with Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez. Both DJ Tunez and his boss, Wizkid, claimed in separate social media posts after the incident that Burna Boy ganged up with 10 other…