Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde

Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has shared a surprising story about how her father got into music school in London. Speaking on the TVC programme ‘Your View’, Yeni said that Fela’s entry into Trinity College of Music in 1958 was not based on strong academic performance but on sympathy from the school. She explained that Fela’s parents were academics who wanted him to study medicine, just like his older siblings. However, Fela’s school results were average, and his parents didn’t want him to study abroad. “When he was in secondary school, you know his parents…

Popular Nigerian singer, Tems, has opened up about her decision to walk away from a career in digital marketing to pursue her passion for music, describing the choice as a matter of “life or death.” In an interview with Billboard, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on the pivotal moment in 2018 when she chose to leave her job. She revealed that just months after quitting, she released her debut single. “It just got to a point where I couldn’t take it anymore, and it was really dawning on me like, it’s now or never,” she said. “I was just putting it…

Justin Bieber has broken his silence following explosive allegations linking him to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, whose sex trafficking and racketeering trial began recently. Fans had raised concerns about Bieber’s early relationship with the music mogul, especially after a resurfaced video from years ago showed the then-minor singer spending “48 hours” with Combs, a clip many found “disturbing.” However, in a statement released on Thursday through a spokesperson to TMZ, Bieber firmly denied being one of Diddy’s victims. “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him. Shifting focus away from this reality…

Popular Nigerian socialite, Bobrisky, has called out media personality Radiogad for allegedly bombarding his Instagram DMs with romantic advances. Bobrisky made the revelation during a recent live video session with fans on social media. He claimed that Radiogad has been persistently expressing admiration for him through private messages. According to Bobrisky, Radiogad frequently sends compliments about his appearance and openly declares his admiration. He also alleged that Radiogad is currently based in the United Kingdom, working as a nanny for a white woman. The socialite appeared amused and slightly critical of Radiogad’s approach, as he shared the details with his…

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has made a bold declaration about the importance of money, describing it as “everything” in a recent social media post. The statement coincided with the announcement of his forthcoming album titled Clarity Of Mind. The singer, known for his soulful hits, hinted that the album marks a significant step in his journey toward healing from chronic depression. In his post, Omah Lay shared a message of resilience and self-awareness, tying his recovery to newfound clarity and purpose. He wrote: “Clarity Of Mind ☀️🏜️ Money is everything.” This revelation has sparked conversations among fans, with many expressing…

Social media critic Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has strongly criticized the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) following this year’s exam results. In light of the widespread poor performance by candidates, reports emerged that some students attempted to take their own lives. JAMB responded by attributing the disappointing results to a systematic error. VDM condemned this recurring pattern of systemic failures, expressing frustration at JAMB’s tendency to offer excuses instead of taking responsibility. He questioned when Nigerians would start demanding accountability from their leaders for such persistent negligence. Highlighting a heartbreaking incident, VDM spoke about…

Asa Asika, the longtime manager of Nigerian music star Davido, has announced his engagement to his partner, Leona Adesanya, bringing joy and excitement to fans and followers. The couple made the announcement in style, sharing a beautiful series of photos that capture their strong bond and joyful chemistry. The engagement shoot featured them in a variety of coordinated outfits, each reflecting different facets of their relationship—from traditional to elegant and casual. In one of the standout shots, the couple is seen in matching burgundy aso-oke, with Asa in a regal agbada and Leona in a fitted traditional dress with a…

A 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer, Valeria Marquez, was shot and killed while live streaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, in western Mexico. Marquez, who was known for sharing beauty and lifestyle videos, had thousands of followers online. Some of her posts had gathered hundreds of thousands of views. According to the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, a man entered her salon on Tuesday evening and opened fire during the live video. “The victim is someone with an active presence and influence on social media,” the prosecutor’s office said in a statement. “A man entered the…

The wife of popular socialite Yhemolee, Oyindamola Tayo, popularly known as Thayour B has taken to social media to accuse some of her staff of stealing millions of naira from her business. In a series of online posts, the entrepreneur expressed deep disappointment as she revealed that the workers had been secretly diverting payments meant for her business into their personal bank accounts since November 2024. “No matter how nice you are to your workers, they’ll always steal from you. They have been stealing from me since November fgs,” she wrote. She also shared screenshots showing evidence of several transactions,…

Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has provided a hopeful update regarding the search for veteran actress Jumoke George’s daughter, Adeola, who had been missing for four years. This news follows Jumoke George’s emotional interview with Biola Bayo, where she revealed that her 41-year-old daughter had disappeared and had not been in contact with her or any family member during that time. On Wednesday, Biola took to Instagram to share that Adeola has been located in Mali. Although Adeola has yet to speak directly with her mother, reports confirm that she is alive and currently receiving medical attention. Biola posted, “UPDATE! Adeola…