Tiwa Savage, the “Somebody’s Son” crooner, received a heroic welcome as she returned to Nigeria after a long absence. A crowd of fans and well-wishers gathered at the airport, armed with trumpets and drums, to celebrate her return. The music star, who had been away from home for quite a while, was showered with praise and admiration as she made her way to her car. The crowd sang her praises and played lively music to welcome her back. In a show of appreciation, Tiwa Savage gifted the crowd N1 million. A video showed one of the recipients flaunting the cash…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Nigerian music star Davido has announced an upcoming performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom in July 2025. The event is part of his promotional tour for his upcoming fifth studio album, “5ive”. To make the event unforgettable, Davido will share the stage with legendary hip-hop artist 50 Cent and R&B icon Mary J. Blige. Although Davido’s performance at the 62,850-capacity stadium is highly anticipated, he is not the first Nigerian artist to perform at the venue. Wizkid made history in 2023 with a sold-out show at the same arena.
Nigerian comedian AY Makun and May Edochie, the estranged wife of Yul Edochie, turned heads at the premiere of The Waiter movie. The event, which took place in Lagos on Saturday, December 14, 2024, was a star-studded affair. Several celebrities arrived at the occasion in their luxurious Rolls-Royce vehicles, making the venue’s parking space a sight to behold. May Edochie, who starred in the movie’s teaser, stunned on the red carpet in a silver off-shoulder dinner gown. AY Makun complemented her look with a stylish three-piece suit attire. The duo posed elegantly for the camera, with AY gently placing his…
Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has unveiled her newly acquired mansion as she celebrates her 33rd birthday today, December 17, 2024. The actress took to social media to share the exciting news, revealing that she had received the keys and documents to her new property on December 15, 2023. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is Nancy’s humble beginnings. She once lived with her family in an uncompleted building with no flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, or running water. This experience sparked her determination to provide a better life for her family. At 17, when she started working as an event…
Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has expressed his disapproval of beating children as a form of discipline. In a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Bovi emphasized that children should not be physically punished, regardless of their actions. “I don’t advocate for beating children. You should let children be. When you hit a kid, are you really trying to correct them or are you frustrated?” he questioned. Bovi also criticized the practice of senior students punishing junior colleagues in primary and secondary schools. “No child should be given authority over another child in the name of ‘senior student’. It really…
Media personality Patrick Doyle has weighed in on the ongoing social media drama between singer Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, aka Portable, and his former lover, Queen Dami. The drama started when Portable blasted Queen Dami for going on TikTok live in the middle of the night. The two then dragged each other online, with fans watching the drama unfold. In his reaction, Patrick Doyle shared a picture of Portable and compared him to a goat. Doyle stated that goats with the same pedigree always flock together, seemingly throwing shade at Portable and Queen Dami.
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is facing backlash online for her recent meet-up with Nollywood actors Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) and Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki). A video of the encounter shows Yemi Alade seated on the arm of a sofa, embracing Pawpaw and Aki side by side. While some fans found the interaction endearing, others felt that Yemi Alade did not show enough respect to the veteran actors. Some fans took to social media to express their opinions, with one user stating, “She no get respect for elderly man… just imagine for you to stand up and greet them nawaooo.” Yemi Alade has…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has broken two box office records with her latest project, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”. The movie has emerged as the biggest opening weekend in Nollywood history, and has also been named the biggest weekend of all time. According to reports, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” raked in N206 million at the cinema. Funke Akindele took to social media to share the good news with her fans, thanking God and appreciating the support of Nigerians. Her colleague, Odunlade Adekola, also reposted the news on Instagram, appreciating God and Nigerians for the success. This is not the first time Funke Akindele…
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a major landmark ahead of the UK debut of her latest blockbuster, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”. The film has sold out two screens for its UK premiere on December 20, 2024, marking the first time a Nigerian film has accomplished this feat. This achievement is a testament to the film’s growing popularity. The movie, which follows the adventures of the iconic protagonist Jenifa, is already setting new standards for Nigerian filmmaking worldwide. Funke Akindele expressed her gratitude to her supporters, whom she affectionately calls “Jenifans”, on Instagram. The film’s international distributor, Nile Media…
Deborah Enenche, a fashionista and first daughter of Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Church, DIC, has welcomed a baby boy with her husband, Samuel Hawthorn. Pastor Paul Enenche shared the good news on social media with a heartwarming video, tagging family members. Deborah reacted to the video, expressing gratitude to God and revealing she had been crying since the birth of her son. “I’ll be right back, currently crying and thanking God while I hold my son,” she commented. Deborah and Samuel tied the knot in December 2022 in a lavish ceremony in Abuja.
Rising Afrobeats sensation Emaem has released his debut Extended Play (EP), “A Star Now”. The four-track project, produced by Ebuka Asuzu and mixed and mastered by Oceansbeatz, is now available on all major streaming platforms. The EP’s focus single, “Italawa”, is a triumphant anthem celebrating Emaem’s arrival on the big stage. Other tracks on the EP include “True To You”, a romantic song promising unwavering love and devotion; “Sunglasses”, a deeply introspective track journaling Emaem’s raw emotions and inner struggles; and “Many Things”, an explosive anthem addressing the reality of people taking you seriously only when it benefits them. Emaem…
Nigerian rapper and fashion entrepreneur, Zlatan Ibile, has spoken out against mocking people for wearing fake designer products. He believes it’s unfair to publicly shame individuals who can’t afford original designs. In a viral video, Zlatan said, “Let people buy fake until they can afford original. Someone who wears fake today can wear original tomorrow.” His comments come after recent incidents where celebrities were called out for wearing fake designer products. Zlatan’s message promotes kindness and understanding, encouraging people to focus on their own progress rather than judging others.