Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has melted hearts by celebrating his wife Busola, with not just a touching tribute, but also a song for her 40th birthday. In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on 3rd of October, 2024, he revealed that he penned a special song for Busola, encapsulating their love and the essence of their journey together. He wrote, “They said if you fall in love with a writer, you will never die because you would be found in pieces of their art. So, I wrote this song for you and because of you. To remind you that you…
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Nigerian comedian, singer and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth has voiced his frustrations regarding the state of Nigeria’s economy and the leadership of the country. Speaking during an interview with the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), Basketmouth shared his growing concern over the rising inflation and the depreciation of the naira, which has drastically affected the lives of everyday Nigerians. He said, “There’s nothing that can happen, quote me anywhere. Think about it, in 1970, the year I was born, it was one naira to a dollar and this year it’s one dollar to 1600 naira. There was…
The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has reacted to the alleged criticism of his church by social media activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan. Clips featuring church members sharing unusual testimonies recently went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. In one video, an elderly woman claimed she was attacked by four armed robbers but miraculously gained control of their guns one by one. Another testimony featured a man who said he survived a kidnapping, machete attacks, and gunshots “without sustaining any injuries.” Addressing his congregation in a recent video, Pastor Muoka said he had…
The Africa Film Academy (AFA), producers of the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), unveiled the nominations for the highly anticipated 20th edition of the awards on Wednesday night. The event took place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with key members of the jury, the screener college, and the AFA board in attendance. Representing the AFA board were Mr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, Mr. Tony Anih, and Mr. Kingsley James, producer of the AMAA gala night. This year’s AMAA, themed “Celebrating African Creativity,” is being held in partnership with the Lagos State government. During the unveiling,…
Nigerian filmmaker and director Jade Osiberu has found herself on the wrong side of public opinion after making a U-turn and criticising President Bola Tinubu after previously supporting him over Peter Obi. On 28th of September, 2024, Osiberu posted on X, “My to-do list is mad long but what have I been doing all day? Social media dopamine scrolling. In T-pain’s economy?! Wonderful!” https://twitter.com/jadeosiberu/status/1840135983485899164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1840135983485899164%7Ctwgr%5E324120600918dcd37960c462385b571a9a8b3f4b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2FglWOad6oM%2F However, her lighthearted post was received with disdain, and an X user named Orji dug out an old post of hers from 2022 during the presidential campaign season, where she stated that Peter Obi was not…
Popular Nollywood actor and movie producer, Yemi Solade has opened up about the secrets behind his enduring 21-year marriage to his wife, Hannah. The couple tied the knot in September 2003, with Solade attributing much of their success to Hannah’s unwavering support. In an interview with SeunOluketuyi TV, the actor described her as the backbone of their relationship. “I give it to my wife. She manages me very well. She is incredibly tolerant and sacrifices more than anyone I know. She is truly God-sent,” Yemi Solade shared. “She understands my circumstances, whether I’m doing well or not. She is not…
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, sparked social media buzz after he told a female fan that he is married with children. The incident occurred during the Grammy-winning artist’s ladies-only party in London on Tuesday. A video from the event which went viral on Wednesday, showed Wizkid surrounded by a crowd of his female fans with one woman, in particular, appearing to get unusually close to the singer. In the video, Wizkid paused from performing to politely tell the fan not to get too close, reminding her that he is a married man with kids. He said, “Baby…
Social media has been set ablaze following singer Wizkid’s new barrage of insults directed at Davido. It all began in the late hours of 1st of October, 2024, when Wizkid took to the microblogging platform X with a subliminal tweet, “Beg me! just like…” After his post, it didn’t take much time for his fans and other X users to decipher that the post hinted at a viral video of Davido. https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1841229876000436712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1841229876000436712%7Ctwgr%5Ed33cd2e9a937f9e16ead192a50201c2d99b72acd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2FpA6Hxj_l6%2F His first post raked various reactions from his fans and even Davido’s fans, leading to heated disputes between them in the comment section. However, the singer did not…
Nigerian music sensation Phyno, has hinted his plans to release the much anticipated album ‘Full Time Job’ soon. In a statement by his team on Tuesday, he said the album is a project that reflects his unwavering dedication and passion for music. He said, “The title encapsulates the time, sacrifices, and sleepless nights that have shaped my journey as an artist. “This album is a masterpiece that did not happen by chance. I have made music my Full Time Job. “Every music I make is inspired by my daily experiences. Where I was in 2019 or 2021 isn’t where I…
Nollywood film, Queen Lateefah has become the highest grossing movie with ₦57.7 million in its opening weekend. The movie has also become the highest Nollywood opening weekend for a non-holiday period and highest Nollywood weekend by an independent distributor in 2024. This was revealed in an official announcement by the distributors of the film, Cinemax Nigeria. “Queen Lateefah just hit 57.7m on its opening weekend! Thank you all for the love and support,” the post said. According to ShockNg, the film hopes to exceed the anticipated ₦250 million in ticket sales. “These early numbers also project that the @cinemaxng distributed…