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Peter Obi Under Fire Over Comments On Bobrisky’s Legal Saga

Peter Obi, A Nigerian politician and  the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate  has come under criticism for his remarks regarding the legal case involving lifestyle influencer Bobrisky.       Obi’s appearance on podcast session has sparked discussions as he commented on the public’s focus on Bobrisky. He referred to recent controversies involving Bobrisky, social media personalities  like Verydarkman, the Falanas, and institutions such as the EFCC and the Nigerian […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 8

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Movie Director, Dimeji Ajibola Passes Away

CEO and Technical Director of Flipsyde Studios Ltd Dimeji Ajibola has passed away . He reportedly passed away in the early hours of November 3, 2024, after a struggle with an undisclosed illness. Actor Bolanle Ninalowo confirmed Ajibola's death via Instagram, expressing his sorrow. His post reads, ““I love you brother and i will miss you @dimejiajibola 🙏🏾.May God heal your family & loved ones 🙏🏾.Till we meet again didi vox ❤️”. […]

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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer Dies At 91

Quincy Delight Jones, the legendary US record and television producer, has passed away at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones passed away on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his  family. In a heartfelt statement, his family said, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. Although this […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 9

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Davido’s Awuke Sets Record, Earns Highest Spotify Streams In a Day

Nigerian music star David Adedeji Adeleke widely known as  Davido has set a new record on Spotify with his latest release, Awuke, featuring YG Marley, an American singer and songwriter, amassing 1.217 million streams within 24 hours.   This achievement marks the highest single-day streaming count for any African artist on the platform. The global success of Awuke underscores Davido’s growing influence and the rising popularity of Afrobeats worldwide. Fans […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 10

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Bobrisky Freed From EFCC Custody, Departs Nigeria

Nigerian crossdresser  Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju,  popularly known as Bobrisky has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and has departed Nigeria. The crossdresser was previously detained at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed Airport while attempting to leave the country. In an Instagram post, Bobrisky shared a video from a business class seat, confirming reports of his release and departure. He also indicated his plans to return […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 8

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US Singer, Diddy Combs, Has Been Arrested In New York

American singer Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested in New York on Monday night by federal agents at a Manhattan hotel, following a grand jury indictment. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, criticized the US Attorney's Office for pursuing what he called an unfair prosecution. Agnifilo emphasized that Combs had voluntarily come to New York in anticipation of the charges. “To his credit Mr. Combs has been cooperative with this investigation and he […]

todaySeptember 17, 2024 16

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Davido Headlines Ethiopia’s 2017 New Year Celebration in Addis Ababa

Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently headlined Ethiopia's New Year celebration as the country entered the year 2017. A viral video on social media shows thousands of Ethiopians gathering in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital, to mark the occasion. Davido's associate and talent manager, Ubi Franklin, shared updates about the event on Instagram. Many were surprised to learn that Ethiopia is seven years behind the rest of […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 45

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Tyla Separates Herself From Afrobeats Music At The VMAs

Tyla Laura Seethal, more popularly known as Tyla, publicly separated herself from the Afrobeats genre of African music, claiming that she is in fact, an Amapiano singer. She said this during her acceptance speech at the 2024 VMAs, after winning the Afrobeats category with her song ‘Water’. "I know there's a tendency to group all African artists as Afrobeats. Even though Afrobeats has run things and opened doors for us, […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 14

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Chidimma Adetshina Is Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her eligibility, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria. The grand finale was held at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. There, 25 contestants from various Nigerian states, advocated for social causes such as women’s empowerment, mental health, and environmental sustainability. Eventually, Adetshina, who represented Taraba state, was crowned winner. Adetshina is expected to represent Nigeria […]

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