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NIGERIAN ARTISTS DOMINATE THE AFROBEATS CATEGORY AT THE 2024 VMAS

Nigerian musicians have made a significant impact at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with several top Afrobeats stars receiving nominations. Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Lojay, and Pheelz are among the nominees in the Best Afrobeats category, highlighting the global appeal of the genre. Burna Boy’s track “City Boy,” Tems’ “Love Me JeJe,” and Ayra Starr’s “Last Heartbreak Song” featuring Giveon are all nominated. Pheelz is recognized for his role on Usher’s “Ruin,” while Davido and Lojay […]

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AYRA STARR AND RIHANNA SPOTTED TOGETHER IN BARBADOS

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is making headlines after videos of her with global pop star Rihanna surfaced from the Crop Over festival in Barbados. Photos from the carnival show them together at the same booth. The Crop Over festival is a three-month celebration of Barbadian music, arts, food, and culture, and it has been running since 1974. It’s a major event designed to attract tourists and celebrate local traditions. Ayra Starr and Rihanna had […]

August 6, 2024 41

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SZA TAKES INDEFINITE BREAK FROM MUSIC

American singer Solána Imani Rowe, known as SZA, has announced an indefinite break from live performances. The R&B singer shared the news on social media following her headlining set at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on August 5. SZA explained that she needs time off to focus on her personal life. On her X handle, she wrote, “Yesterday was my last show for a while. Finally bout to get my life together. Thank u God.” The Grammy-winning artist has been touring since […]

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BBN’s Ocee REVEALS ENGAGEMENT TO HOUSEMATES

Big Brother Naija season nine housemate, Ocee, shared details about his personal life with fellow housemates Shaun, Hanni, and Wandi. Ocee, one of the Mbadiwe Twins, revealed that he got engaged just before entering the house. He asked the housemates to keep this information private, although his twin brother already knows. “I have not told anybody this, only my brother knows. I am actually engaged, just before I came in. Please don’t tell anyone about this.” Here are some […]

August 6, 2024 28

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POLITICIAN JOE IGBOKWE REACTS TO P-SQUARE’S RECENT SPLIT

APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has publicly shared his opinion on the recent fallout of the music duo P-Square. He criticized the twins for their inability to resolve their differences in a friendly manner and called out their family members for their indifferent attitude towards the brothers' feud. He did so in the form of a tweet, calling them 'educated but characterless', and 'awon werey' which translates into 'those crazy people.' Rudeboy has since come out to deliver a clapback in […]

August 5, 2024 35

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ASAKE TEASES NEW ALBUM WITH TRACKLIST

Nigerian superstar Asake has thrilled fans with the announcement of his upcoming album, set to be released on the 9th of August, 2024. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news on June 10, 2024, via social media, along with the dates for his 'Lungu Boy World Tour.' This album will be Asake's third so far, following his Headies Album of the Year winning debut- 'Mr Money With The Vibes' in 2022 and his successful sophomore effort 'Work of Art' in 2023. […]

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TAMI DUO EVICTED FROM BBNAIJA SHOW

Tami, the dynamic duo of Toyosi and Damilola, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija 'No Lose Your Guard' Season 9 house. Despite their efforts to win the support of fellow housemates and viewers, they couldn't secure enough votes and were voted out of the competition. With just one week to make an impression, Tami's time in the house was short-lived, ending with their eviction on Sunday. This marks the first eviction of the season, leaving the remaining housemates […]

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BOBRISKY IS BACK!

Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison. Bobrisky was previously convicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 5 for mutilating naira notes, specifically for spraying the currency at parties. He pleaded guilty to four counts of naira abuse before Justice A.O. Awogboro at the Federal High Court in Lagos and was detained at Kirikiri Correctional Centre without an option for a fine. On Monday, August 5, 2024, Bobrisky was released […]

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Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, famously known as the “Elegant Stallion,” has passed away at the age of 72. On Tuesday, after performing at the 80th birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okolie, CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, in Banana Island, Lagos, Onwenu reportedly collapsed. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital but unfortunately did not survive. A source who wished to remain anonymous said, “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals […]

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