Nigerian skit maker Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, aka Sabinus, recently trended online after reports about his father’s abduction went viral. According to a report by Premium Times, Sabinus’ dad was abducted on Tuesday night, July 9, 2024. The incident happened between 7:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Mr Ejekwu was kidnapped by some armed men on his…
Chima, has won the ninth season of the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. He emerged as the show’s season 9 winner on Sunday night after several weeks of rigorous training and intense performances. Chima defeated two other finalists— Lammy, and Chioma. During their last performance, each contestant performed to their heart’s content as they…
Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has offered reasons why her colleagues are dying in quick succession. The actress, popularly known as Mama G, said this in an interview on Saturday In the interview, Ozokwor also revealed why she broke down in tears at the burial of late comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu….
Nigerian Musicians Ayra Starr and Tems have been named as the most streamed artists on Spotify. Spotify, a global music streaming platform made this known in the list of Nigeria’s top 30 tracks released in the first half of 2024. Ayra Starr’s dominance was highlighted by her collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on the track ‘Santa’….
Nigerian comedian and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has urged fellow celebrities to seek redress in court if they feel defamed by online trolls rather than use the police to “illegally” arrest or detain anyone. He claimed that he had been defamed on several occasions by alleged trolls of the ruling All…
One of the sons of late Afro-beats legend, Fela Kuti, Seun, has disclosed how the late MKO Abiola and his wife, Simbiat, framed his father up for armed robbery during the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari. Seun claimed that Abiola and Simbiat accused Fela of stealing their Ferrari car at gunpoint. During Buhari’s military era,…
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform at the 2024 Copa America final. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ crooner will perform during the halftime of the showpiece final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, July 14. “Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has dazzled the entire world,” said Alejandro Domínguez, president…
Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, on Monday staged a solo protest on aimed at drawing attention to the issue of hunger in the country. In a viral video, Anuku was seen holding a flag with the inscription ‘Hunger dey ooo’ (meaning ‘hunger is real’ in Nigerian pidgin English), highlighting the plight of many Nigerians struggling with…
The Big Brother Naija reality show has finally announced the date to kick off its Season 9 edition. The show organisers made the announcement on their official Instagram page According to the graphics posted, the show which will last for 71 days, will kick off on July 28, 2024. According to the organisers, the 2024…
WWE legend John Cena has revealed has hinted at when he will be retiring from wrestling. Appearing at WWE Money in the Bank in Toronto, Canada, the 16-time world champion announced that he will retire from the sport in 2025. Cena disclosed that the 2025 Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas…
