Brown Joel, one of the voices behind the viral hit Ogechi, has spoken out to dispel rumors that he and his collaborators form a music group. Despite the track’s massive success, he emphasized that the artists involved—himself, BoyPee, and Hyce—are not bound by any formal arrangement. “We’re not a group. We’re friends and individual artists. There’s no contract binding us as a crew,” Brown Joel said in a recent video. The song, which exploded on TikTok and later featured Afrobeats star Davido on a remix, has led some fans to assume the trio are a collective but Joel was quick…
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Nigerian content creator Shank has become the latest streamer to receive a life-changing surprise, thanks to a unique giveaway by YouTube megastar MrBeast during Kai Cenat’s “Streamer University”event. As part of the event’s activities, MrBeast donated $10,000 to be awarded randomly. The cash prize was hidden beneath one of the streamers’ chairs via a sticky note. In a moment that quickly went viral online, Shank discovered the winning note and claimed the $10,000 prize. The giveaway was orchestrated by Cenat, one of Twitch’s most-watched streamers, who created Streamer University to highlight and uplift rising talents in the content creation space. …
Nigerian singer, Jaywon, has reacted to the Kogi State government’s move to share palliatives to 1,500 widows in the state over the insecurity in the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration announced the distribution as part of a welfare initiative spanning all 21 local government areas. However, Jaywon, alongside many Nigerians online, questioned the logic of distributing food items while the state struggles with widespread kidnappings and violence. Taking to X, the singer slammed the government’s choice to prioritise palliative distribution, calling it an insensitive move amid rising insecurity. Sharing palliatives while citizens are being killed and abducted is not…
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, is making final preparations for her much-anticipated JP2025 wedding finale with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. Following their elegant traditional and white wedding ceremonies held in Lagos on 17th of April and 19th of April, the couple revealed they are not quite done celebrating. They plan to conclude their wedding festivities with a lavish event in Tanzania. As the grand finale approaches—scheduled for 28th of May, 2025—Priscilla shared a glimpse of her excitement on Instagram. In a newly posted video, she is seen shopping for accessories alongside celebrity stylist Emmanuel Good News. The…
Just three weeks after releasing “Sweet Love,” Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy, is back with a fresh new single titled “Tatata,” featuring American rapper Travis Scott. The track arrives in anticipation of Burna’s forthcoming album, No Sign of Weakness. “Tatata” delivers a lively blend of Afrobeats and hip-hop, showcasing the musical synergy between both artists. The song is rich in rhythm and flair, with playful energy and themes of confidence, flirtation, and indulgence woven into the lyrics. Burna Boy opens the track with a humorous verse, joking about nearly crashing his car after being distracted by a woman’s figure. His…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Branch, has come down hard on fellow actors who fail to fully embody the roles they are cast in, labeling them as “frauds” and “cheats.” In a recent interview with HipTV, Femi expressed frustration over performers who make little to no effort to transform either physically or emotionally for their characters. According to him, these so-called actors are deceiving the audience and disrespecting the craft of acting. “You have someone that calls himself an actor and he has just one look in every film. I’m sorry dude, you’re not professional. You’re a fraud,“ he stated firmly.…
Rapper Meek Mill has spoken out amidst the ongoing federal investigation involving music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, firmly denying any connection to the allegations circulating online. Taking to social media, Meek Mill addressed the widespread speculation sparked by vague statements in a previously dropped lawsuit filed by producer Lil Rod. The suit referenced a Philadelphia rapper once linked to Nicki Minaj, prompting many to suggest Meek Mill was involved — despite his name never being mentioned. Frustrated by the speculation, Meek wrote, “In the midst of Diddy on federal trial I wanna bring back up ‘Lil Rod’ and his lawsuit…
Controversial late Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope’s Father Is Dead. His death was announced on Instagram by Jennifer, wife of the late actor. Jennifer recounted her time with her deceased father-in-law and expressed gratitude to God for the memories they shared. She wrote: “Barely One Month Ago,,I Was With You In Enugu…Some Days Later,,Reme (My Mother In Love) Called,,Asked How I And Her Boys Are Doing And Further Went To Say That Her Husband Has Gone To Meet My Husband 😢 😭 I Screamed But Had To Quickly Pull Myself Together As She Started Crying After I Screamed Ozor Luke Odonwodo…
Nigerian music star Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has addressed growing concerns from fans over his recent dramatic weight loss. The ‘Laho’ crooner sparked reactions after new photos showing a noticeably slimmer frame went viral on social media, with many speculating about his health. However, the singer took to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday to clarify that his transformation was deliberate. According to him, the weight loss is part of a personal decision to transition into the modelling world. Shallipopi assured fans that there’s no cause for alarm, emphasizing that he’s intentionally shedding weight as he…
Popular Nigerian businessman IVD has stirred public concern after sharing a distressing post on social media, accusing an unidentified person of attempting to ruin his life and keep him away from his children. In the viral Instagram post, IVD claimed that the individual in question has been paying bloggers to smear his reputation and has even issued threats to his life, allegedly promising to poison or assassinate him. “You said you’ve got all police contacts and nothing will happen if you kill me,” he wrote, suggesting that the person boasts about having strong ties within law enforcement, capable of covering…