American rapper Ludacris has acknowledged the role hip pop legend, Busta Rhymes played in his career. The ‘Yeah’ crooner said he would not have been successful in the music industry without Busta Rhymes. He, however, did not mention how Busta Rhymes helped him. Sharing a clip of his colleague via his X handle, he expressed…
American rapper Nelly and R&B star Ashanti are engaged. The couple are also expecting their first child together. Ashanti disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Essence Magazine on Wednesday. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to,…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has urged Joseph Aloba, the father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, to get a court order if he wants his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, to conduct a DNA test on his grandson, Liam. Mr Aloba had been clamouring for a DNA test to be conducted on Liam to ascertain his…
Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has reiterated that his style of music is not Afrobeats. He, however, said his “roots and identity” are always in his music. The ‘Peru’ crooner featured as a guest in the latest episode of Amazon Music podcast, ‘B And N.’ He said, “As I always said, I don’t make Afrobeats. I…
Popular disc jockey Obianuju Catherine Udeh, aka DJ Switch, has debunked reports that she was arrested in Lagos. Reports on Thursday emerged that DJ Switch was arrested and taken to the magistrate court in Eti Osa over an alleged complaint of fraud and assault. Writing on X, DJ Switch said the report was false and…
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that he is the greatest of all time in the Nigerian music industry. Despite being regarded as one of the three biggest Nigerian artists currently alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido has continued to downplay any comparison between him and his colleagues. In a video shared on…
Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has said he is open to marrying his current girlfriend. He described his current relationship as “pure intense helpless love”. Speaking in the latest episode of Madame Joyce’s ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast, Joeboy said he believes in love and marriage. He said, “My current relationship is…
Justice R. Irele-Ifijeh of the Edo State High Court has sentenced Solomon Abuede, James Monday and Kelvin Edward to death by hanging, for armed robbery, kidnapping and murder of Ephraim Akhere. This Nigeria news platform understands that Justice Irele-Ifijeh stated that the offences were punishable under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Prohibition Amendment Law of…
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has visited Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area after alleged military invasion of the community in search of suspected killers of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State on March 14. Diri’s visit came one month after the military invaded the riverine community on March 17. A minute silence…
Students of the University of Ibadan have condemned the planned 750 per cent fees increment for fresh students admitted into the university. A release by the President of the Student’s Union of the University, Samuel Tobiloba, and the General Secretary, Olaniyi Dolapo, requested a meeting with the management to resolve the adjustments. The Union, through…
