Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Reacts to Call to Congratulate Ugo Ugochukwu NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Ugo Ugochukwu, a 17-year-old Nigerian teenager, for setting a record in the US. Ugochukwu became the first American driver to win the Macau GP since 1981. An X user, David Obiasogu, had questioned Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s silence on Ugochukwu’s achievement. Abike Dabiri-Erewa responded:”Dear David Obiasogu, thank you for bringing this to my attention. Hearty congratulations to Ugo. Please, if you have his details send to NIDCOM so we can reach him.”
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James took to social media to shower praise on her husband, Femi Atere, on International Men’s Day, November 19, 2024. Amidst criticism over their public displays of affection, Veekee’s heartfelt tribute highlighted Femi’s exceptional qualities. In an emotional Instagram video, Veekee expressed gratitude for Femi’s humility and grace in handling online criticism. “You carry it with so much grace, and you’re such a king,” she said. Veekee acknowledged that Femi’s recent presence on social media has drawn unwanted attention, but he remains unfazed. Veekee contrasted Femi’s supportive nature with experiences where men feel threatened by their…
Veteran rapper and actor Saafir (Reggie Gibson) has passed away at 54, announced by friend and Golden State Project groupmate Xzibit on Instagram. Xzibit shared a heartfelt tribute: “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment. Approximately at 8:45 am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away. We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now. We surrounded him and let him know how much we loved him. He can rest now.” He continued: “Friends, Family, everyone that rocked…
Nigerian online critic Vincent Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has met music mogul Don Jazzy, following his surprise N100 million donation to VDM’s NGO. Despite past criticisms, Don Jazzy’s generosity sparked a heartwarming encounter. VeryDarkMan shared the meeting on Instagram, thanking Don Jazzy and praying for him. VeryDarkMan expresses gratitude and bows to Don Jazzy, who reciprocates the gesture. He also addresses trolls criticizing his past remarks.
Tiwa Savage, the Nigerian singer, has revealed that she once returned a Range Rover given to her as a birthday gift by an admirer. In an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM, Savage shared that she decided to return the vehicle because she was not interested in the person who gave it to her. “I once got a Range Rover for my birthday, but I returned it because I was not feeling the guy,” she said. During the interview, the ‘Somebody’s Son’ hitmaker disclosed that Nicki Minaj, the US rapper, is the most famous contact in her phonebook. Beyond her…
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Dayo Amusa has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy. Amusa shared the news on Instagram on November 18, 2024, posting a picture grid of her newborn. “ALHAMDULILAH My Treasure has arrived. It’s a Boy,” she captioned. The news sparked widespread congratulations from fans, colleagues, and industry peers. Notable figures such as Omoni Oboli and Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, extended their well-wishes. Many commenters reflected on Amusa’s previous experiences with backlash over being childfree, expressing joy and relief at the arrival of her baby. “Congratulations to her!…
Renowned Nigerian standup comedian, Basketmouth, has revealed why he stopped emceeing at wedding events. The 46-year-old entertainer described his decision as a “sacrifice” necessary to maintain his artistic integrity. “Hosting events as an MC feels like adulterating the art,” Basketmouth said during the premiere of his film ‘A Ghetto Love Story’. He clarified that he only stopped emceeing at private gigs like weddings, not entirely quitting hosting duties. Instead, he will focus on standup comedy at private events. “The only thing I have stopped is private gigs like weddings… It’s a sacrifice I have to make because I do standup…
Nigerian comedian and actor, Mr. Macaroni, has unleashed a scathing attack on the current Nigerian administration, accusing government officials of hypocrisy and insensitivity. In a recent post on X, he emphasized that both past and present politicians share responsibility for Nigeria’s underdevelopment. However, he singled out members of the current administration, stating they have no moral right to criticize their predecessors while failing to address the pressing hardships facing Nigerians today. “I no send any Nigerian politician, but only the people have the right to call out or criticise any politician or government past or present! Not Spokespersons of the…
Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde has publicly called out the producer and director of her latest project for their disrespectful behavior towards her. In an Instagram post, Akintunde revealed that she only participated in the project because of her colleague Ayo Olaiya’s involvement. She stated: “If not for @ayoolaiya, I wouldn’t have been on set to face such disrespect. Ayo is one of the few people I couldn’t turn down, so I joined the project. However, the director and producer’s behavior was unacceptable.” Akintunde asserted her stature in the industry, warning: “I’ve taken note of your conduct, @seunolaiyaofficial_ and @fisayomi_abebi. I’m…
Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy expressed his desire to participate in the “Suspect Challenge” but revealed he lacks a partner. On Instagram, Don Jazzy wrote: “Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner.” He accompanied the post with a heartfelt caption: “It hurts.” This isn’t Don Jazzy’s first public reflection on his relationship status. In 2021, he shared his past marriage to Michelle Jackson at 20, which ended in divorce two years later. “I messed up by prioritizing music over family,” he admitted. Earlier this year, Don Jazzy explained his decision not to remarry, citing self-development. “I’m working…
Johnny Drille and wife Rima shared adorable photos from Amaris’ birthday shoot, melting fans’ hearts. The singer took to Instagram with pictures from Amaris’ first birthday photoshoot starring the happy family of three. In his caption, Johnny Drille wrote, “One year ago, you made us parents, and our hearts have never been fuller. Watching you grow, smile, mean-mug, and light up our world has been the greatest gift we could ever wish for. Happy 1st birthday to our sweet little girl Amaris. You’ve turned our world into such beauty. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures with you.”…
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye (Mr. P) has put aside his differences with twin brother Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) to celebrate their 43rd birthday. The twin brothers have been in the public eye since their second fallout in August. The brothers had their first rift in 2017, dissolving Psquare, their music brand. They reunited briefly in November 2021 but fell out again. Paul accused Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which Peter denied. Peter countered with accusations against Jude Okoye, their older brother, of diverting millions from their joint account. On their birthday, Peter shared…