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VeryDarkMan Blasts Davido Over Adeleke’s Reported Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has criticised Nigerian singer Davido over his involvement in politics, accusing him of hypocrisy and using…
Toluwanisings: 10 Things to Know About Nigerian Gospel Singer Who Dies
Nigerian gospel music lovers are mourning the death of gospel singer and worship minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as…
Toyin Abraham Under Fire as Leaked Call on Funke Akindele Sparks Nollywood Feud Debate
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has come under intense social media scrutiny after a roughly 12-minute audio recording of a private…
Davido’s ‘B4 B4’ Hits 33 Million Streams as 2027 Grammy Buzz Grows
Afrobeats superstar Davido is attracting renewed attention after his hit song “B4 B4” surpassed 33 million streams, with fans celebrating…
BBNaija Season 11 Winner Temi Nkem Receives ₦90m Cash Prize and Hyundai SUV
Temi Nkem Chigbue, winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, has officially received her ₦90 million cash prize and Hyundai…
Temi Nkem Makes BBNaija History, Inside Her ₦160m Victory As Show Popularity Dwindles
Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, “Show Ya Sef,” taking home the ₦160…
BBNaija S11: Temi Nkem Wins ‘Show Ya Sef’ As Aikou, Sheba Emerge Runners-Up
Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, taking home the grand prize after 70…
BBNaija Season 11 Finale: Barry Evicted As Race For ₦160 Million Narrows
Barry has been evicted from the BBNaija Season 11 finale, becoming the first finalist to leave the “Show Ya Sef”…
BBNaija Season 11 Finale: Nine Housemates Battle for ₦160m
Nine housemates are competing for BBNaija Season 11’s ₦160 million grand prize as the “Show Ya Sef” finale holds on…
Tekno Olodo Uprising Debate: Singer Defends Carter Efe’s Popularity
By Omotayo Edubi The “Olodo Uprising” debate has gained fresh attention after Nigerian Afrobeats singer Tekno questioned whether intellectual or…
Hoeyin Trends Ahead Of BBNaija Season 11 Finale As Fans Debate Viral Claims
Hoeyin, a nickname circulating on X amid the closing days of Big Brother Naija Season 11, has sparked online debate…
Burna Boy Meets IGP Disu To Rebuild Police-Youth Trust Through Creative Industry
Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy has met Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu to discuss how Nigeria’s creative industry can…
Teni Challenges Tiwa Savage to ₦1.5 Billion Boxing Match
By Obah Sylva Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has playfully challenged fellow music star Tiwa Savage to…
Olu Jacobs Buried In Lagos As Nollywood Stars, Dignitaries Pay Final Tribute
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos following a funeral service held on Friday, October…
BBNaija Nomy Claims She Was Unfairly Disqualified Despite Having One Strike
Former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Nomy, has spoken about her controversial exit from the reality show, claiming that…
BBNaija: Keivo Accepts Responsibility After Disqualification Over Physical Confrontation
Former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Keivo, has addressed his disqualification from the reality show, admitting that he was…
Rick Ross Arrested After Woman Accuses Rapper Of Strangling, Hitting Her At Miami Beach Home
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in connection with a domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion, where a…
Olu Jacobs Night of Tributes: Nollywood Stars Honour Late Actor in Lagos
Nollywood stars, family members, colleagues and admirers gathered at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos on Wednesday night for the Olu…
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