Category: Entertainment
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Singer Davido has paid heartfelt tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, calling him a “legend” on his X account. So far, the emotional message, is said to have amassed widespread reactions, including over 1.9 million views and thousands of likes and reposts. In addition, this is one of his rare public comments about…
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Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has revealed that he was once close to representing Nigeria on Big Brother Africa but was ultimately dropped. According to him, He considers this a blessing, as the same year he was rejected, he was cast in MTV Shuga Naija, which significantly boosted his career. Egbuson further emphasized that missed…
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Famous Canadian rapper Drake has expressed his belief that UK rappers are the best in the world, claiming they cannot be defeated in a rap battle. During his performance at the Wireless Festival in London, he praised London rappers as the top lyricists globally and stated that no rapper from anywhere else can out-rap them.…
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Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, has stated that Afrobeats could have achieved greater success if prominent artists like Wizkid had collaborated more frequently. Discussing the genre’s global rise on the Afropolitan podcast, he compared it to Latin music, which he credits for its international success to strong collaborations among artists such as J Balvin, Nicky Jam,…
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Spanish police have concluded that Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota was likely speeding when his car veered off a motorway in Spain last week, leading to his death and that of his brother, Andre Silva. The investigation suggests the vehicle may have been exceeding the speed limit, possibly due to a tyre blowout while…
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Ghanaian-American singer, Amaarae, has stated that the global momentum of Afrobeats is stuck . In an interview, she emphasized that African music, including Afrobeats, needs to evolve fearlessly, as some artists are hesitant to experiment due to financial success with a particular sound. While she highlighted Rema’s album ‘HEIS’ as an example of positive musical…
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Analysis of official data shows that at least 10 Nigerian states—Rivers, Enugu, Niger, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, Edo, Kwara, and Nasarawa—collectively increased their domestic debt by N417.7 billion year-on-year, from N884.9 billion in Q1 2024 to N1.3 trillion in Q1 2025, a 47.2% rise. Their combined debt also grew quarter-on-quarter by N42.3 billion approximately (3.4%),…
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Afrobeats singer Omah Lay, whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia, has proclaimed himself the greatest musician of his generation via a post on X, stating he currently lacks proof but expects to provide plenty in the future. This follows his earlier claims in an interview, where he expressed his ambition to lead the…
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has advised young women to be deliberate and cautious when choosing a life partner, warning against marrying out of desperation or societal pressure. She emphasized that the choice of a kind and supportive partner can significantly impact one’s life. Adichie further shared her own positive experience, having married a good…
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Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opened up about the difficulties he faced during his 18-month ban from football, revealing that many people distanced themselves from him during the period. The 32-year-old was suspended due to a doping violation while playing for Juventus, which eventually led to the termination of his contract, leaving him…
