Nigerian singer, Skales, has expressed his sentiments regarding the recent death of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer. In a series of tweets, Skales shared his feelings about the incident, stating that he shouldn’t feel bad about it, but he’s actually happy it happened. He believes the agency should have anticipated the consequences of their operations. Skales also opened up about his own traumatic experience with the EFCC, revealing that they invaded his home unannounced. He shared that if he had lost his cool that day, the outcome could have been disastrous. Skales had to relocate his family…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Nigerian actress and movie director Funke Akindele has revealed the secret to her successful marketing strategy. According to her, staying active on social media and understanding her audience is key. Akindele, whose movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa” has grossed N1.6 million at the box office, emphasized the importance of originality and thinking outside the box. She practices “Blue Ocean Marketing,” a strategy that involves breaking away from conventional marketing approaches. Funke Akindele’s marketing approach has contributed to the success of her movies, including “Everybody Loves Jenifa.” Her ability to connect with her audience and create engaging content has made her a…
Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has arrived in Washington D.C. ahead of his performance at the US Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast. The event is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025. Bassey is among the few Nigerians invited to minister at various events honoring President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. He is expected to minister at the presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, before President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s inauguration. Upon his arrival, Bassey expressed his gratitude, saying “Blessed Is He that comes in the name of The LORD, DC.”
Annie Idibia, the wife of Nigerian music legend 2Baba, recently shared a heartbreaking experience of losing a pregnancy with twins. The Nollywood actress, who is already a mother of two, opened up about the emotional pain of her miscarriage on the reality TV show “Young Famous and African” (YFA). Annie revealed that she had been pregnant with twins but suffered a miscarriage, which made the past year a particularly challenging one for her and her family. She expressed her wish to have shared the news with her friends and colleagues, saying it would have been helpful to have someone to…
Nigerian Fuji maestro, King WasiAyinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has lost his mother, Halima Anifowoshe, at the age of 105. This comes just days after he lost one of his wives, Alhaja Hafsat Ajoke Anifowoshe. KWAM 1 shared the sad news on his social media pages, posting a photo with his mother and the caption: ‘Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji’un. RIP Mama’. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, sent condolences to KWAM 1 and his family, describing the losses as “indeed tragic”.
Nigerian rapper Ycee has fallen victim to fraud , losing over N2 million from his account. This is not the first time the rapper has experienced such an incident. According to Ycee, the transactions included withdrawals of N1 million, another N1 million, and N700,000, all made using his Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card. Ycee has expressed dissatisfaction with his bank’s response to the incident, stating that they have not provided an explanation for how his money will be refunded. He argued that if the theft occurred at an ATM, CCTV cameras would have captured the incident. In light of this…
American rapper and YouTuber, DDG, has expressed uncertainty about continuing to live in the United States, hinting at a possible relocation to Lagos, Nigeria, or London. In a viral post, DDG stated that the current state of the US has made it less appealing to him, saying “America lowkey not it no more ngl. Might have to move to London or Lagos.” The rapper’s remarks come amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed multiple lives and caused widespread destruction. Although DDG didn’t directly attribute his statement to the wildfires, speculation online suggests that the natural disasters may…
Controversial social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VDM, has expressed skepticism about a miracle that took place at Pastor Paul Enenche’s church. A video showed a man testifying that a ring fell out of a lady’s private part during prayer. VDM questioned the authenticity of the miracle, asking if it was the clergy or the lady who was lying. He wondered how such an incident could occur in a church without anyone noticing. VDM also pointed out the lack of blood on the ring and the lady’s calm demeanor after the incident. The activist prayed for believable…
Celebrity barman and socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, faced embarrassment at a burial ceremony in Anambra state. A man publicly taunted him, saying “Dem never release Akpi,” referring to Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye. Cubana Chiefpriest had previously promised to help Speed Darlington regain his freedom after he was arrested for the second time. The singer’s arrest stemmed from his comments about Burna Boy. However, it appears Cubana Chiefpriest has yet to fulfill his promise, as Speed Darlington remains behind bars. The celebrity barman quickly left the scene after being questioned. The incident has sparked attention, highlighting the unfulfilled…
Renowned gospel artist Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie, have announced the arrival of their newborn baby boy. The excited couple shared a heartwarming video showcasing Marie’s pregnancy shoot. Moses Bliss took to social media to express his gratitude to God, saying, “This is the Lord’s doing.” He and his wife are overwhelmed with joy and awe at God’s mercy upon their family. The singer invited his fans to join him in thanking God for the precious gift. This wonderful news comes after the couple’s lavish wedding ceremony in Nigeria and Ghana in 2024, which was attended by numerous celebrities.…
Blessing CEO’s man, auto-dealer Ikechukwu Darry Ogbonna, aka IVD, is trending online for claiming that David Adeleke owes him money for the car he bought for his aide, Isreal Afeare. IVD alleged that Davido paid only N1 million for the N6.5 million 2009 Venza car. He stated that he tried reaching Davido several times, but was asked to send his account details, to no avail. IVD also claimed that Davido didn’t support him during his issues, unlike Zlatan Ibile. This is not the first time IVD has claimed Davido owes him money. In 2023, IVD denied owing Davido N4.5…
American singer Chloe Bailey recently appeared on “The Breakfast Club” and was asked about her relationship with Nigerian artist Burna Boy. During her visit to Lagos, Nigeria, Chloe and Burna Boy were spotted together, sparking rumors about their relationship. When questioned about Burna Boy, Chloe initially evaded the topic but eventually stated that she and Burna Boy are grown adults and that she had a great time in Nigeria. The host also brought up Burna Boy being spotted with another lady, but Chloe chose not to comment further.