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Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has revealed that performing in Yoruba almost cost him his music career in its early stages, as promoters repeatedly denied him opportunities because of his language choice. Early Rejections Over Language In an interview with Famous TV, the Sungba crooner shared that many show organizers rejected him, urging him to adopt a different style rather than sing in Yoruba. Despite the pressure, he remained committed to

Nollywood actor Ray Emodi has announced his departure from the film industry, revealing that traumatic and dangerous experiences on movie sets influenced his decision to step away from acting and focus on music. Life-Threatening Filming Conditions In a candid Instagram video, Emodi disclosed that some filming locations posed serious safety risks. He recalled shooting in a violence-prone town where gunshots were audible during production, creating a life-threatening environment for cast

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has escalated the financial demands for a proposed celebrity boxing match with comedian and content creator Carter Efe, raising the stakes to ₦350 million. Offer Sparks Reaction The bout was initially proposed by music executive Soso Soberekon, who offered ₦50 million to Carter Efe during a recent visit to E-Money’s residence, on the condition that he step into the ring with Portable. Portable Rejects ₦50m Offer

Nigerian singer Simi has responded to widespread reactions after an old tweet she posted in 2012 resurfaced online and sparked debate across social media. Old Tweet Triggers Backlash The resurfaced post, originally shared on March 14, 2012, described a playful interaction with a four-year-old boy named David. In the tweet, the singer jokingly referred to the child as having a crush on her and asked humorously whether she should “give

Nigerian actor and media personality Adeoluwa Okusaga, popularly known as Saga, has revealed that his primary motivation for joining Big Brother Naija was to launch his career in the entertainment industry. Career Move into Entertainment Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, the 33-year-old said he was encouraged by colleagues at his engineering job to audition for the reality show. “I went to Big Brother Naija to launch my career

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye has admitted before a Lagos High Court in Ikeja that he is a co-signatory to Northside Entertainment Limited’s Ecobank account, contradicting his earlier claim that his elder brother, Jude Okoye, was the sole signatory. Key Court Revelations Peter made the admission during the resumed hearing in the alleged $1 million theft case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against Jude. Earlier, he had

Veteran Nigerian musician Beautiful Nubia has publicly accused gospel singers Yinka Ayefele and Bakare Boluwatife Oluwatobi (BBO) of lifting melodies from his 1997 album Seven Lifes. Allegations Beautiful Nubia claims Ayefele copied his melody in the 2012 song My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti). He also alleges that BBO lifted from the same track in the song Amin released this year. In a statement on X, he emphasized: “Both stole

Reality TV personality and former Big Brother Naija housemate Neo Akpofure has reacted to sexual assault allegations made against him on social media, describing them as false and defamatory. Through his legal representatives, E.L. Akpofure, SAN & Co., he issued a formal notice to an X (formerly Twitter) user, Arikan Udoka, who accused him of sexual misconduct dating back to their time at the University of Calabar. Allegations and response

Afrobeats stars Tems and Burna Boy have made history as the African artists with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100, overtaking South African band Seether. The milestone follows their latest appearances on J. Cole’s album The Fall-Off. Bounce Road Blues featuring Tems and Future debuted at No. 34 Only You featuring Burna Boy debuted at No. 78 These entries bring both artists to eight Billboard Hot 100 appearances