Category: 2709 Updates

Famous Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster and socialite, Ifedayo Olarinde, a.k.a Daddy Freeze, has stated that there is no blessing in giving rich parents money. The founder of Free Nation Online Church, also said he has never given his mother, who is a University Vice Chancellor, money before because there is no blessing attached to it. Daddy Freeze,…

The popular Hausa skit maker, Kamal Iliyasu, better known as Kamal Aboki has reportedly passed away. The comedian died on Monday in a fatal motor accident on his way from Borno to Kano State. Kamal, a viral sensation on TikTok, where he commands a huge following, became popular after his Hausa-themed skits surfaced online. Speaking…

Sensational Nigerian singer, Stanley, also known as Omah Lay shares why many of his colleagues are yet to support his craft. Omah Lay, whose album, Boy Alone helped many through depression in 2022 has made headlines. Taking to Twitter, Omah Lay revealed that he has not been supported by his peers and even those he looks up…

Some celebrities in the entertainment industry have sympathised with the family of the famous Nigerian filmmaker and founder of the globally acclaimed film ceremony, Africa Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe. Peace Anyiam, who was popularly called ‘the queen of Nollywood films,’ passed away on Monday in Lagos, at the St. Nicholas Hospital, after a brief…

Famous singer-turned-politician, Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a Banky W has explained why the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, should be optional in Nigeria. Banky W, who made this assertion on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, stated that the NYSC program hasn’t achieved everything it was designed for since its existence. “I don’t know if there…

Nigerian indigenous rapper, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, also known as Phyno has denied reports that he has sickle cell disease. Phyno made the clarification in a tweet on Wednesday. Ele Peter, a fan, claimed in a tweet that learning the singer had sickle cell disease made her love for him triple. She wrote, “ Since I…

Over 6,000 Nigerians have signed the petition against the popular singer and actor Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, better known as Brymo, over his incessant anti-Igbo comments. A man identified as Charles Ogundele, who launched the petition against Brymo, urged Nigerians to sign the petition to ensure that the singer is prevented from winning at 2023 All…

Famous Nigerian singer and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, in what seems like a New Year message laid curses on his haters. Speaking out in Lagos during his recent concert, the singer, who noted how he’s still performing in the country despite the several rumours against him, also touched on…

Precious Okoye, a Nigerian model, has won the Miss Africa 2022 beauty pageant, which was held in Calabar, Cross River State. Precious took the crown on Tuesday, ahead of Poelano Mothisi from Lesotho, who emerged 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, Tina Haimbala from Namibia. The event, which was held on the 27th of December, 2022,…

Alex Ekubo, a Nigerian actor and model, has finally responded to his ex-fiancee Fancy Acholonu’s apology. This is coming over a year after she called off their wedding three months before the scheduled date. The Nigerian-American model and actress had on Thursday publicly apologised to Alex Ekubo and his family on her social media handle….

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer died at 74 following a battle with cancer. The singer died on New Year’s Eve at her home in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by her family. Pointer’s family, in a statement on Instagram on Sunday, announced that ”Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters died after a heroic battle with cancer.” “While…

Nigerian artiste Teniola Apata has explained the reason behind her dramatic weight loss. The plus-size singer revealed that she lost 75 pounds without surgery. In a video showing her weight loss journey on Sunday, the ‘Uyo meyo’ crooner said she feared for her health. Teni said she didn’t want to die. “I realised you only…

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has called out organizers of Afrochella after she fell on stage while performing. Ayra Starr, who wore a yellow attire, was running during her performance when she slipped and fell. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, the singer said the fall was painful. She tweeted, “Afrochella next time y’all should…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has once again gotten the internet talking with his dramatic entrance to his concert in a coffin at Fela’s Shrine in Lagos. The singer, on Wednesday night, December 28th held his Portable Live in Concert at African Shrine. The highlight of the night was when the father of…

Some of the Nollywood actors have taken to social media to mourn the late actor Kamal Adebayo professionally known as Sir K, who died on Tuesday. The celebrities who took to their Instagram pages displayed pictures of the deceased with crying emojis to express their emotions. Femi Adebayo said, “Rest in peace sir Kay. May…

Joseph Jo Mersa Marley, the grandson of the late famous Jamaican reggae icon, Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, has died at the age of 31. The rising singer was on Tuesday found unresponsive in a vehicle at an undisclosed location in the United States. According to the Florida radio station WZPP, Joseph Jo…

Famous Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Abraham has stated broken home is her greatest fear in life. While speaking in her recent interview with the Media Room Hub, the multi-talented actress said she could not imagine not living together with her husband. The movie star also narrated how she constantly prays against “strange” women and…