Burna Boy revealed as oraimo’s Brand Ambassador
The No.1 TWS and Smartwatch brand in Africa has announced Burna Boy as its latest brand ambassador. The brand made this announcement via its social media platforms. The singer also confirmed the news via his personal accounts. Responding to the news, the singer said: “This is a big win for my generation of Africans all […]
Tems, Burna Boy get BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations
The 17th BET Hip-Hop Awards have nominated Nigerian artists Tems and Burna Boy. The Awards ceremony is slated to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 30, 2022. The nomination list, which was made public on Monday, included the best hip-hop music from the previous year in 17 categories. Burna Boy received a nomination in […]
Buju BNXN will face sanction for spitting on officer – Police
Buju BNXN, a Nigerian music superstar, may have to face questions after boasting about spitting on a police officer. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, “@BNXN proudly tweeted that he spat in [sic] a police officer’s face and it felt so good.’ He has since deleted the tweet. The police […]
Failed Performance: I apologize, Kizz Daniel tells Tanzania fans, promises free show
‘Buga’ crooner Kizz Daniel has apologised to his fans after failing to perform at a paid show in Tanzania. The Nigerian singer was on Monday arrested by the show promoters after the artist said he could not perform at the event because he forgot his luggage in Uganda. Stephen Uwa, who organised the show told […]
How gunmen attacked Nollywood actor, ‘Saka’ inside residence, demanded N20million
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have reportedly attacked a famous Nigerian comic actor, Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as “Saka”. The gunmen reportedly stole his mobile phones and laptops among other valuables. The attack took place at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State early Tuesday morning. The hoodlums were said to have demanded the sum of […]
Singer, Simi to sue Ponzi firm for using her picture for get-rich-quick
Nigerian popular singer, Simisola Kosoko, nee Ogunleye, popularly known as Simi, has raised the alarm over what she described as ‘unauthorised’ use of her picture by a mobile ponzi scheme app, “Mini Trade”. The singer said she did not endorse nor have any affiliation with the app, using her picture to possibly defraud innocent members […]
Juju music icon, Ebenezer Obey loses son, mourns
Nigerian Juju music icon, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has lost his son, Olayinka to the cold hands of death. He lamented that despite the spirited efforts put in place to fight his son’s weakness, it was painful losing him. Olayinka, 48, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2022, and was interred the next day. In a statement […]
University of Kent awards singer Tiwa Savage honorary doctorate degree
The University of Kent on Friday awarded its alumna, Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage with an honorary doctorate degree. The singer was awarded Doctor of Music at the University’s graduation ceremony held at Canterbury Cathedral. Announcing the award in its Twitter page, the University wrote: “Congratulations Dr @TiwaSavage! “We’re super proud to have awarded the Queen […]
Baba Ijesha bags 16-year jail term over child abuse
An Ikeja special offences court in Lagos State has declared embattled Nollywood actor, Omiyinka Olanrewaju, aka Baba Ijesha, guilty of sexual assault involving a minor. The court, therefore, sentenced him to 16 years imprisonment for the felony. This was contained in the judgement given by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual […]
Nollywood actor, Prince Emma Buchi killed in Delta, corpse found days after
A popular Nollywood actor, Prince Emma Buchi, has been allegedly killed by someone close to him. It was learnt that the actor was killed in his home off Jesus Saves/DLA Road in Asaba, the Delta state capital. The actor was allegedly murdered by his personal assistant, identified simply as Sunny. The suspect allegedly escaped with […]