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12/01/2024

My daughter June is missing – Korra Obidi raises alarm

Famous US-based Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi has raised alarm that her child, June is missing.
Speaking in a Facebook live video on her official page on Friday, Korra alleged that her daughter went missing from school.

While declaring June missing, she accused her estranged husband, Justin Dean of being the prime suspect.

She said; “I went to pick June up from school and she was missing. The teacher said someone came to pick June up by 1:00 and school closes by 2pm.

“June is not with me right now. She’s missing. And of course I know who kidnapped June from her new school. This is a brand new school, she started the new school yesterday, and she didn’t even finish the whole day of her second day in school.

“When I wanted to register her in the new school I didn’t want to bring the divorce drama issues to the school. So I put the names of both parents. So that’s how he was basically able to go to school and kidnapped her.”

11/01/2024

I’m alive and healthy – Actress Ngozi Ezeonu denies death rumour

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has debunked reports that she is dead.
The actress in a video on her Instagram page, said she is “alive and healthy”.

She was reacting to reports on social media that said she had passed on.

According to her, her previous post in which she posted a candle was a tribute to a friend she recently lost.

“I lost a very close friend of mine, I posted a candle, a half-burnt candle and they now put my picture on that candle and everybody is saying that I died.

“It is wrong. I am alive and healthy, please.

In journalism, what you do when in doubt is you leave out. If you cannot get across to the person to at least confirm the story, you don’t post.

“Don’t do that, please. Don’t try it again. This is a new year, why would anybody want to hurt each other just because they want people to follow them?”

“The calls I have been receiving have been very worrisome. I don’t know why anybody should take my post.” She added

09/01/2024

Tiwa Savage petitions police, accuses Davido of physical threat

Famous Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, has filed a petition against Davido over the alleged threat of assault and grievous bodily harm.

In the petition addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, and dated January 9 2024, Tiwa stated that Davido threatened to “f-ck me up.”

She noted that Davido made a direct threat to her rights to life, privacy and dignity.

“I am writing to bring to your attention a distressing situation involving myself, Tiwatope Omolara Savage and David Adeleke.

“On the 23rd of December, I made a post which included myself and Sophia Momodu on my Instagram Story.

“And MR DAVID ADELEKE messaged my manager who’s also part of his management team that I should never say a word to him and that I was taunting him, uttering very disrespectful, malicious and derogatory words to my person.

The events of that day have led to a barrage of calls from our mutual connections, asking me what I did to him that he’s upset that I chose to maintain a relationship with his daughter Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu who he’s having issues with

“I, therefore, would like to make this complaint, and to state that in the event that anything untoward or harmful were to happen to me and member of my family, I will like the Nigerian Police Force to hold MR DAVID ADELEKE responsible.”

08/01/2024

‘I’ll teach you a lesson’ – Tiwa Savage’s ex-hubby, Tee Billz threatens Davido

Music executive and estranged husband of singer, Tiwa Savage, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz, has threatened to teach Davido “a lesson” for allegedly disrespecting his family.

He lamented that despite the “love” himself, Tiwa Savage and their son, Jamil showed towards Davido’s first daughter, Imade, he disrespected his family.

Tee Billz, who didn’t disclose how the singer disrespected his family, vowed that his family would be the last he would ever disrespect.

He added that he is waiting for the Grammys to be over, so he can spill the tea about the singer.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Tee Billz wrote: “Protecting one’s family is not just a duty; it’s the essence of a man’s character, a testament to his love and commitment……… After the love Jamil, the mother of my son and I have shown towards your daughter…… My Family is the last one you will ever disrespect in Nigeria.. It’s not a threat like I told Bobo! You’ve been getting away with disrespect David Adeleke… I’m not Uncle Dele or Amaju. I will teach you a lesson on their behalf also…… I gave you every chance but you thought it was another one! They warned you not to f*ck with me! I will teach you a life lesson about having money, sense, and respect ….. I pause till after you enjoy your Grammy like I told Tunde Ednut just from the kindness of my heart!!!”

His outburst is coming days after Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram.

08/01/2024

05/12/2023

Why I gave Davido my song ‘Blow My Mind’ – Wurld
Nigerian singer and songwriter Sadiq Onifade, popularly known as WurlD, has explained why he gave Davido his song, ‘Blow My Mind’.

He said he wrote the song which Davido released with American R&B star Chris Brown in 2019.

Speaking in a recent interview with 3Music TV, Accra, Ghana, WurlD said he gave the duo the song because it was “a song I didn’t have a use for at the time”.

He said, “It [giving ‘Blow My Mind’ to Davido] wasn’t planned. I was in Lagos promoting my project, ‘Love Is Contagious’, and I got a call from my guy, producer Shizzi… It was even one of those things I didn’t plan for because I was gonna use the song myself. I wanted to get some features on the record, but I was promoting a new project, and I didn’t have time.

“I didn’t have a use for ‘Blow My Mind’ at that time. Davido and Chris Brown, it’s just a beautiful thing to lend my art with another artiste and at the same time and see how well the song is done.”

01/12/2023

Governor Obeseki wishes Rema speedy recovery

Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has joined fans and colleagues of Rema to wish him a quick recovery.

Calm Down’ crooner, who was initially scheduled to tour the cities of Lagos, Abuja, and Benin, said he would not be performing anywhere this December due to health reasons.

Reacting via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Governor Obeseki said Edo people are proud of Rema and remain behind him every step of the way.

He noted that the Edo-born’s extraordinary feat of selling out London’s O2 Arena to amassing 1.6 billion streams on Spotify this year not only shows that he is exceptionally talented but also serves as an eye-opener for young creatives.

Obaseki wrote, “My Rema
, your remarkable achievements over the years fill us with immense pride and joy.

“From the extraordinary feat of selling out the O2 Arena to amassing an impressive 1.6 billion streams of music, your accomplishments show your exceptional talent. They pave the way for countless young creatives, offering them a glimpse of what’s possible.

We are extremely proud of you and remain behind you every step of the way.

“Wish you a speedy recovery, young champion.

27/11/2023

Burna Boy got $5m advance payment from record label – Rapper Phenom

Nigerian hip-hop artiste Phenom has revealed that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy received a $5 million advance payment before signing a recording deal with American record label Atlantic Records in 2017.

He claimed that Nigerian-American music executive Matthew ‘Baus’ Adesuyan, the owner of Bad Habit, an imprint of Atlantic Records, to which Burna Boy is signed, facilitated the payment.

The ‘Murder Dem’ crooner disclosed this in the latest episode of The Yarns podcast.

He also stated that he would return to rapping if presented with a $1 million advance payment offer from any record label.

He said, “If you really want someone like me to rap, give me $1 million. Lock me up in the studio. Those rapping in America, they [music executives] give them big contracts. Even before Burna Boy made a comeback to music, the guy that gave him the connection to Atlantic Records [Matthew ‘Baus’ Adesuyan], they gave him [Burna Boy] $5 million when he was coming back.”

Phenom said raving rappers like Odumodublvck would soon quit rapping for singing because hip-hop is no longer lucrative.

“If someone like Odumodublvck is given $100,000 advance by his label, he will have to drop rap, start singing and enter TikTok to make it back it for the label,” he said.

21/11/2023

‘I am not the perfect musician’ – Shallipopi admits

Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, aka Shallipopi, has admitted that he is not a “perfect musician”.

He said he is neither a “perfect” singer nor a songwriter but has vibes and ‘street lingual’.

The ‘Obapluto’ crooner said that was the reason he signed artists who are better than him to his newly-launched record label, Plutomania Records.

Speaking in the latest episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, Shallipopi said, “I never wanted to sign anybody at first but the thing is that I know people that are better than me at singing.

“I can not sign somebody that I’m better than. I’m not that good at singing but I know how to maintain my sound. I’m not the perfect musician that you will say this guy has a game or crazy voice. I’m not that type of artist. I call myself a vibe artist. I put street lingual in my music that some fans relate with my music.”

He added: “I’m a talker, I’m not a rapper. Talking is my genre of music.”

16/11/2023

My love language is credit alert – Mr Eazi

Famous singer and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has revealed his love language.

According to the Zagadat Capital boss, credit alert is his love language.

He disclosed this in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos.

Speaking on his love experience, Mr Eazi said he used to mistake being “financially present” with “physical presence” because his dad was responsible despite not being a present parent due to the nature of his job.

He said his childhood experience has made credit alert his love language.

“My love language is credit alert. But learning someone else’s love language; learning communication, how to apologise and how to take those next steps in relationship; it could be getting engaged, new house, marriage. That’s what described the last five years of my relationship.”

Mr Eazi recently revealed that he has tied the nuptial knots with his fiancée, actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola.

He said contrary to popular opinion, his marriage to Temi was not a secret.

06/11/2023

BBNaija All Stars for people who didn’t utilize their first chances – Tacha

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed why she didn’t participate in the just concluded All-Stars edition of the reality show.

According to her, the All-Stars season was for former housemates who “probably did not utilize their first chances”, and she doesn’t fit in that category.

Tacha, who was disqualified from the BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ season in 2019, said since then, she has grown so much, stressing that she is now “a serial entrepreneur with many businesses and brand ambassador to certain brands.”

“Some specific deliverables and obligations must come through for me, plus I am constantly getting back-to-back bookings from brands. To leave all of this and then go on a show where I’m going to get paid peanuts isn’t worth it. I’m enjoying my work at Cool FM every Friday, and I won’t leave my fans hanging. In my opinion, the show is really for, let’s say, people who probably do not utilise their first chances, and honestly, to just be fair, I do not fall into that category,” she said.

12/10/2023

Stop circulating old pictures’ – Davido speaks amid reports of welcoming twins with Chioma

Afrobeat musician Davido has warned his fans to stop circulating old pictures of him and his wife.

This is coming amid reports of the singer welcoming twins with his wife, Chioma.

the rumour of Davido welcoming twins is currently trending on all social media platforms.

Davido fueled the rumours after he posted on his official X that this week would be the best week in his life.

While the couple has not announced the birth on social media, photos of Davido and his wife have been widely shared on the internet.

Reacting to the development on his official X on Wednesday, Davido warned the public to stop circulating the photos.

He wrote: “Stop circulating old pictures, thank you.”