Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde

Controversial street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has publicly called out Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, expressing frustration over being ignored after receiving a generous cash gift from him. It was previously reported that Burna Boy gifted Portable a whopping ₦20 million after he emerged victorious in his boxing match against fellow artist, Speed Darlington. In a recent video making rounds online, Portable expressed both gratitude and disappointment. While he appreciated Burna Boy’s generosity, he lamented that the Afrobeats star has never responded to any of his messages or calls. According to Portable, despite never having had a personal…

Nollywood actress Omotoyosi Jaiyesimi, has openly criticized her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, after the latter made indirect comments targeting Iyabo Ojo. Earlier today, Lizzy Anjorin took to social media to express her frustration, hinting at an unnamed individual who she claimed was bitter over her 2020 wedding. In the video that has since gone viral, Lizzy accused the person of going to extreme lengths to sabotage her marriage by leaking her husband’s nude photos and spreading false death rumors about her. Many on social media speculated that Lizzy’s words were aimed at her long-time rival, Iyabo Ojo. However, Omotoyosi Jaiyesimi quickly…

Nigerian singer and former signee of YBNL Ololade Keshinro, popularly known as Lil Kesh has finally reacted to the recent wedding of Priscilla Ojo, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, amid resurfacing rumors of a past romantic link between them. Prompt News recalls that Priscilla tied the knot with her Tanzanian partner, singer Juma Jux, in a lavish ceremony that had the internet buzzing. Following the wedding, fans revisited speculations from a few years ago suggesting that Priscilla and Lil Kesh were once romantically involved—especially after she featured in his 2019 music video for ‘Nkan Be’. At the time, Priscilla had…

Following his defeat to Portable in the much-anticipated celebrity boxing match tagged “Chaos In The Ring,” controversial singer Speed Darlington has taken to social media to express his displeasure, blaming tribalism for his loss. In an emotional Instagram Live session shortly after the April 18, 2025 bout at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, Speed Darlington vented his frustration, accusing the organizers and judges of bias in favor of Portable, a Yoruba native. “Yoruba judges, Yoruba is everything, of course, Yoruba gang will win. Don’t pretend tribalism is not in Nigeria, of course he will win when Yoruba is the…

Multiple award-winning artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has revealed a lesser-known side of his creative aspirations—his passion for filmmaking and acting. In a recent chat with content creator Darryl, Davido shared that if music hadn’t worked out for him, he would have pursued a career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. The singer, who studied business marketing, said the course naturally aligned with his broader love for showbiz. “I studied business marketing, so I would have still been in the entertainment space [if I wasn’t singing] but probably, more of behind the scenes,” Davido said. Now a…

Multiple award-winning artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has reached a historic milestone by selling out the Stade de France for his concert on Friday, 18th of April, 2025. The event marks a landmark achievement, as he becomes the first African artist ever to headline and sell out the iconic 100,000-capacity stadium. This incredible feat is another significant step in Burna Boy’s ever-growing global journey. Known for his dynamic performances and unique fusion of Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop, Burna Boy has steadily built a massive international fan base. His influence in France has been particularly strong, having previously…

Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold has once again captured hearts with a touching tribute to his wife, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, in honor of her birthday. Celebrating both her special day and 12 years since they first met, the singer took to Instagram to express the depth of his love and appreciation. “12 years ago, I met you and nothing’s been the same since,” he wrote. “Thank you for being my heart, my home, my smile on hard days, my biggest cheerleader, and the most beautiful part of my story. Loving you has been…

Former Big Brother Naija contestant, actress and dancer, Roseline Afije, popularly known as Liquorose, has said she was a victim of being typecast as a dancer, even though she came into the industry as an actress. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Liquorose who played the role of ‘Abebi’ in the movie, ‘Lisabi’, said, “It feels amazing because I think I have been a victim of stereotype. “People said I was just a dancer and should stick to dancing. Seeing people appreciate me as an actress is amazing.” On if she had switched from dancing to acting, she said, “I…

Uriel Oputa, a former Big Brother Naija housemate who has been documenting her fitness journey online, including fasting daily until 6pm, says the practice has increased her libido. Explaining her motivation for starting the regimen, she told Saturday Beats, “I started fasting last summer but then, I would break my fast by midday. “It started because I was having digestive issues and I couldn’t figure out why I had that problem because I eat healthily. I also wasn’t stooling as frequently as I should.  “So, I wanted to reset my digestive system and in order for me to do that,…

Nigerian music artist Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has reportedly sustained a broken arm following his loss to controversial street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, aja Portable in a highly publicized celebrity boxing match. The aftermath of the bout was captured in a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), where Speed Darlington could be seen being helped out of the ring by his team members. The clip showed him moving cautiously, suggesting he was in significant pain. The injury occurred just a few hours after news broke that Portable had emerged victorious in their midnight showdown — a…