Tunde Babalola, the former manager of Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has spoken out against him. Prompt News reports that the London-based promoter, Tunde Phoenix, claimed that Asake is both greedy and lazy. In his Instagram story, he stated that the singer passed on several profitable performance opportunities in 2024, supposedly because he was not willing to split the earnings with his team. He wrote: “Oh, a show which I will not mention because it’s not publicly announced. But as soon as it’s public, I will reference it. A national show with global stars, which I won’t…
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Controversial Nigerian On-Air Personality, Nedu Wazobia, has publicly apologised to anyone who may have been offended by his past remarks on The Honest Bunch Podcast. Nedu recently arranged a press conference in Lagos to address the speculations and rumours regarding himself, one of which was the sex-for-movie roles allegation. During the conference, he expressed remorse and sought forgiveness from those who felt hurt by his words. “I am a child of God and I serve God, I’m an Igbo boy in Enugu state and I don’t hurt anybody and I can never hurt anyone’. If something I have said has…
Controversial street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, created a scene by kneeling down for Magistrate O.L. Oke after he fulfilled the requirements for his bail. The Magistrate approved Portable’s bail after he appeared at the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, 20th of February, with the bail amount set at N2 million and a surety of the same value. Portable was charged with five offenses: conspiracy, assault, possession of weapons, and disorderly behavior. He denied all charges. Prompt News reports that the situation started when the singer voluntarily went to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has set social media abuzz after revealing her new, noticeably slimmer physique. The mother of one credited her weight loss to a strict meal plan and intense workout regimen, piquing the interest of her fans. Sharing a video of her transformation, Tacha also hinted at a major life update—her recent relocation from Lagos to the United Kingdom. She encouraged her followers to engage with her latest content, promising to share insights on both her fitness journey and the relocation process. She wrote, “TYPE Yes, if you want my meal…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has praised his second wife, Judy Austin, as she offers heartfelt prayers for him. Judy Austin posted a video on Instagram praying for her husband’s prosperity, using her native language to express her wishes for his success. In response to the video, Yul Edochie conveyed his admiration for his lovely wife, who is also the mother of their two sons. The political aspirant described Judy Austin as a divine gift, emphasizing that she embodies one of the most wonderful souls he has encountered. He wrote, “God blessed me with one of the sweetest souls in this…
The mother of Starlight, a signee of Zeh Nation, cried as she asked for her son’s release after he was arrested by the Ogun State Police. Prompt News reports that Portable and his team reportedly attacked officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development during a raid in Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota. Nine of his associates were taken into custody at the scene and Starlight was one of the people arrested. In a touching video that has been shared online, Starlight’s mom claimed that her son is too calm and gentle to ever harm any officials.…
Nigerian artist Owodunni Ibrahim, better known as Primeboy, has filed a lawsuit against Abosede Adeyemo-Aloba, the mother of the late singer Mohbad, for alleged defamation. He shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, 19th of February, along with a copy of the legal document submitted to the Lagos High Court, Ikeja Judicial Division. He claims the lawsuit is based on a video interview Abosede did on 28th of March, 2024, in which she reportedly made damaging and false remarks about him. He believes these statements, which were reported by various news outlets, aimed to hurt his reputation. In his legal…
Nigerian singer and signee of Mavin Records Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has revealed that she once had a troll page. The 20-year-old singer disclosed this during a session on the famous podcast “I Said What I Said”. The Mavin Records signee mentioned that she set it up before she became known as Ayra Starr. Ayra Starr stated that the troll page started as a fan page for Nicki Minaj. However, she confessed that its real purpose was to annoy and provoke people online. Watch video: https://twitter.com/only4barbz/status/1892318034640990709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1892318034640990709%7Ctwgr%5Eae8ec6ff2444b976c1e1125a4b3d2554b753341f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gistlover.com%2Fi-once-had-a-troll-page-singer-ayra-starr%2F In other news, Ayra Starr, expressed her desire to work with…
Multiple award-winning artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has officially revealed his first single for 2025, which he titled Update. The Afrobeats star released this track before his upcoming album, No Sign of Weakness, building excitement for what fans hope will be another successful period. Anticipation for Burna Boy’s latest release increased after he made a striking change on social media. He deleted every post on his Instagram and switched his profile picture to a cryptic ‘loading’ icon on a dark background, leading to discussions all over social media. Prompt News reports that fans were quick to assume…
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe is set to make waves with her latest production, ‘Ada Omo Daddy’, which will premiere on Netflix this Friday, 21st of February, 2025. This release marks a significant milestone in Aigbe’s career, bringing her unique storytelling to a global audience. Ada Omo Daddy is a family-oriented comedy-drama that delves into themes of identity, family secrets, and the complexities of love. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Nollywood veterans such as Sola Sobowale, Charles Okafor, and Chiwetalu Agu. Aigbe not only produced the film but also took on the role of the older…