Nigerian singer, Skales, has narrated how he was forced to perform his hit song ‘Shake Body’ in the police cell. Speaking in a viral interview shared by Zikoko media, Skales explained that he was forcefully locked up in a cell after his manager had issues with a Nigerian billionaire who got him arrested. Recounting his…
Popular Nigerian movie producer, Stanley Ajemba, aka Stanley Ontop, has alleged that gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo is responsible for the arrest of VeryDarkMan. Stanley Ontop made the allegations in an Instagram post on Sunday while reacting to viral reports that VeryDarkMan was arrested by GTBank. While accusing Mercy Chinwo of ordering the arrest, the actor…
Famous hip-hop artist, Erigga has claimed that Phyno is the greatest Nigerian rapper of all time. In a recent conversation with Echoo Room, the Warri-born rapper revealed that he has always wanted to collaborate with Phyno. He said his recent collaborative hit with Phyno, ‘Up Iweka’ was recorded from a conversation. He praised Phyno for…
Nigerian singer and rapper, Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has opened up about becoming famous as a teenager. The ‘Young And Getting It’ crooner explained that being successful at an early age was “overwhelming.” Lil Kesh featured in a recent episode of the Esther Show, which was uploaded on YouTube on May 2,…
Popular Afrobeat star Davido has joined a growing chorus of voices on social media demanding the release of online personality VeryDarkMan, who was reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday. VeryDarkMan, known for his outspoken commentary on social media, was taken into custody over an undisclosed offense. Prior to the…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has opened up about becoming a mother at age 20, revealing the emotional turmoil and societal pressure she faced during that period. Speaking on a recent episode of the Talk To B podcast, Ajao recalled how being pregnant out of wedlock came with deep stigma that left her feeling…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he meets his bail conditions. Speaking to BBC News Pidgin on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated, “We will release him if he meets his bail conditions, and we will…
The member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Wole Oke, has been challenged to resign his current mandate and re-contest on another party platform to test his popularity. The challenge was thrown at the lawmaker by the ex-Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Diran Odeyemi, while reacting…
Protesters on Monday besieged the headquarters of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of popular social media activist Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). Chanting slogans and waving placards with inscriptions such as “#FreeVDM,” “Activism is not a sin,” “VDM is the masses’ liberator,” and “VDM has committed no offence,”…
The Lagos State Government has announced that a total of 6,465,667 residents have been registered and had their data captured by the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) since its inception. The government now targets registering 10 million residents by 2027, with a long-term goal of over 20 million. This was disclosed by the Commissioner…
