Iranian pop star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, popularly known as Tataloo, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. The 37-year-old singer was initially sentenced to five years in jail but the prosecutor objected, leading to an increased punishment. Tataloo was accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad and had been living in Istanbul since 2018. However, he was handed over to Iran by Turkish police in December 2023. This isn’t his first run-in with the law; he was previously sentenced to 10 years in jail for promoting sexual jobs, publishing obscene content, and disseminating propaganda against the Islamic Republic. The…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Famous On-Air Personality, Do2dtun, has announced his exit from radio after a 20-year career. In an Instagram post, Do2dtun reflected on his journey, which began as an intern at Cool FM radio in 2004. He worked under notable radio personalities like Daddy Freeze, Dan Foster, and Olisa Adibua, eventually becoming a household name. “This must be one of the hardest decisions I have made. I’m fulfilled in my heart that I built a legacy,” Do2dtun said.
Nigerian rapper Odumodu Blvck has sparked reactions after sharing why he finds crossdresser Bobrisky annoying. In a question-and-answer session on Hip TV’s Trending, Odumodu Blvck was asked to name the most annoying figure among three social media personalities. Without hesitation, Odumodu Blvck picked Bobrisky and explained that he finds the crossdresser’s attempts to sound feminine forced and unnatural. He also disclosed that he had known Bobrisky personally during their time at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). “Bobrisky is very annoying. I find him annoying because of the way he talks. We went to Unilag together, and that’s not the way…
Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of Nollywood actress Judy Austin, has secured a major endorsement deal with A.A. Emmaco Group, a popular real estate and oil and gas conglomerate. This development comes after Obasi’s emotional public plea, where he spoke about the years of pain and injustice he endured while with Judy Austin. Obasi had consistently accused Judy Austin and her new lover, Yul Edochie, of keeping his children away from him. The company confirmed the endorsement agreement, with Obasi shaking hands with its CEO. Netizens have reacted to the news, congratulating Obasi on his new deal.
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has opened up about her challenging experience in the past year. The actress recently took to social media to express her gratitude to everyone who supported her. In 2024, Mercy made headlines after a fire incident at her home destroyed her property worth millions of naira. The incident garnered attention from her colleagues and fans, who sympathized with her. In a recent appreciation video, Mercy confessed that the fire incident devastated her. She lost merchandise meant for promoting her new movie, Thin Line, which she kept in a store in the house. The fire started in…
Nigerian comedian Ali Baba and his wife, Mary Akpobome, have shared heartwarming photos of their triplet sons, King Aaron, King Alexander, and King Andrew, as they marked their first birthday. Mrs. Akpobome expressed gratitude to God for the blessing of her triplets, describing Him as faithful and always on time. Ali Baba also shared photos of his triplet sons on his Instagram stories, accompanied by gospel music. Colleagues and friends, including Kate Henshaw, Pastor David Adeoye, and Sumbo Adeoye, sent birthday wishes and prayers for the triplets.
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has expressed gratitude to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, for his support during his time in prison. In a social media post, Speed Darlington shared a picture with Adeyanju and revealed that his enemies had called his lawyer to beg for mercy while he was in prison. He claimed that his enemies wanted Adeyanju to stop dragging them online. Speed Darlington praised Adeyanju for understanding the corruption in the system and for providing him with financial support while he was in prison. The rapper described Adeyanju as an asset to his team, recalling how he had blasted…
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has returned to social media with a bold statement. In a recent clip, Speed Darlington was seen wearing a mask bearing the face of US rapper Diddy. This move comes after his release from prison, where he spent two months for allegedly making defamatory statements against Burna Boy. Speed Darlington seems unfazed by his recent ordeal, taunting his opponent with the caption “Burna is typing”.
Nigerian content creator and finance coach, Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as Geh Geh, has expressed excitement over his newly acquired Mercedes Benz G-Wagon online. Geh Geh sparked controversy online after sharing his newest achievement with the world. His post was not received well, as he is notable for criticizing those who lavish millions on cars. In a new development, the self-acclaimed finance coach expressed anger over how the public received his news. He stated that rather than being congratulated, many asked how he could afford such a luxurious vehicle. Geh Geh countered comments from naysayers, revealing that he is one…
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko is thrilled to announce her upcoming venture into the tech space. The actress revealed on Instagram that she met a team of tech engineers during a visit to the UK, and they have been working on developing Africa’s largest bill-paying smartphone app. Destiny expressed her gratitude to God and congratulated herself and her team on completing the app, which took a year to develop. She shared a post saying, “I came up with the idea of building the biggest bill payment mobile app in Africa. My dream has finally come to reality.”
US rapper DDG recently shared a post on Twitter that caught the attention of many users. DDG, who is in a relationship with Halle Bailey, had earlier expressed his desire to move to Lagos or London, stating that there was “nothing” for him in America. In a recent development, DDG revealed that Nigerian singer Davido has offered to host him and his son Halo in Lagos. DDG expressed his excitement, saying he would book a flight and be in Lagos soon. Davido’s fans have encouraged DDG to hurry up with his plans to come to Lagos, Nigeria.
The children of the late Alaafin of Oyo have expressed disappointment with Queen Dami, one of the monarch’s widows, for defaming their father’s name. Queen Dami made some comments that sparked controversy, and the late monarch’s children have taken action against her. Aminat, one of the daughters, shared a memo written by her siblings, warning Queen Dami to stop mentioning their father’s name. The memo stated that if Queen Dami continues to defame their father’s name, they will take legal action against her. The letter also asked Queen Dami if she would like people to drag her late father into…