Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde

Nigerian RnB singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has made history by receiving three nominations for the 67th Grammys. She is the most nominated Nigerian artist this year, with nods for Best African Music Performance, Best Global Album, and Best RnB Song. Tems is also the first Nigerian female artist to have a Grammy-nominated album, as her debut project ‘Born In The Wild’ is recognized in the Best Global Album category. Tems is the first African artist nominated in the RnB category for her single ‘Burning.’ This achievement also makes her the first African female lead artist nominated outside…

In an emotional chat with Saturday Sun, veteran Nollywood star Joke Silva, wife of Sir Olu Jacobs, talked about the effects of ongoing death rumors about her husband. She also shared her reasons for avoiding sexually suggestive roles during her career. She said her choice to stay clear of sexual and romantic scenes is intentional, rooted in her belief that storytelling can convey sensuality without those kind of content. The veteran feels that such scenes should serve the narrative rather than rely on such value, advocating for creative approaches that respect both the story and the audience. On the topic…

Nkechi Blessing has disclosed that she is presently in Equatorial Guinea to search for the beleaguered government official, Baltasar Ebang Engonga. Engonga, who held the position of Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has found himself at the center of a significant scandal. An investigation has revealed over 400 explicit videos featuring Engonga with various women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and the sister of the nation’s president, among others. In a post on Instagram, Nkechi Blessing humorously acknowledged her presence in Equatorial Guinea, providing photographic evidence. She captioned the images, “Guinea NBS is here👀…

Nigerian singer and businessman Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W recently shared a video online where he talked about how he gave the name Wizkid to the Grammy-winning singer, Ayo Balogun. Banky W was the one who signed Wizkid to his record label, EME, before Wizkid started his own label, StarBoy Entertainment. In the interview, Banky W called Wizkid a “studio rat,” explaining that he used to struggle to pay for studio time. Prompt News reports that he mentioned that Wizkid would spend long hours in studios that let him stay, Banky W explained that the name ‘WIZ’ comes…

Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has parted ways from the Dapper Music record label. He was earlier rumoured to have separated from the label, whose partnership rocketed him to fame in 2023. However, a check on Shallipopi’s social media pages shows that he has removed Dapper Music’s name from his bio and unfollowed the record label boss. The developments appear to confirm rumours of his split. The split came a few months after Shallipopi unveiled his label called Plutomania Records with Zerry DL and Tega Boi as the flagship artists. Shallipopi’s separation came barely two months after…

Nollywood actress, Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji popularly known as Mo Bimpe has opened up on how she found love in the arms of her husband and colleague, Lateef Adedimeji. Mo Bimpe spoke about her love life in a recent interview with the Nation as he showered praises on Lateef. Despite denying her relationship with Adedimeji for fears of scandals in the industry, the actress cum model walked down the aisle with Adedimeji in a fanfare wedding that remains the talk of the town till the end of 2021. She said, “At first I was like ‘no way’ because I was scared…

The 2025 Grammy Awards season is officially underway with the highly anticipated nomination ceremony taking place today, Friday, 8th of November, 2024. As the Recording Academy gears up for another year of celebrating musical excellence, this year marks a turning point with significant changes to the awards structure. In an effort to “enhance the integrity and inclusivity” of the GRAMMYs, the Academy has redefined several award categories, aiming to better reflect the diverse and evolving landscape of the music industry. These updates were outlined in a recent statement from the Academy, and are designed to celebrate a wider variety of…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has responded to a viral image of female musician, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, suggesting that she should be mindful of her age while expressing his interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with her. During a live session on TikTok, Portable voiced his concerns regarding the photograph, recommending that those in Tiwa’s circle advise her against sharing such provocative images. This discussion was sparked by Tiwa’s recent interview with Beat FM, in which she asserted her status as a significant figure in the Nigerian music scene.  Shortly thereafter, she…

Big Brother Naija reality stars, Wanni and Handi Danbaki, have disclosed that they occasionally exchange identities. In a recent episode of the BTS podcast, Handi shared an incident where Wanni impersonated her during a date with a prospective boyfriend while she was occupied with another man. Handi elaborated that she had accepted invitations for simultaneous dates with two different individuals and requested Wanni to attend one of the dates in her stead. She said, “Back then in university, I had two dates. I don’t even know why I even picked them at the same time. “One day with two different…

Nigerian gospel singer Dare Melody has expressed his profound grief following the recent passing of his wife, Adedoyin Odunuga, née Odagi. Adedoyin died in the early hours of Thursday, 24th of October, 2024, as announced on Dare Melody’s Instagram account, where he shared the devastating news with his audience. A wake held on Thursday evening in her memory provided Dare Melody an opportunity to contemplate the significant influence his wife had on his life and their shared experiences. During the gathering, he spoke openly about the difficulties he is encountering, emphasizing his resolve to approach each day with mindfulness to…