Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has responded to swirling rumours about her new management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, denying claims that the agreement places tight controls on her personal life and public image. The 23-year-old recently signed a five-year management contract with the U.S.-based label, but speculation erupted after a viral podcast alleged that the deal came with extreme conditions. According to the now-trending clip, Ayra is supposedly restricted from dating, starting a family, or using social media without prior approval from Roc Nation. It also suggested that the label controls how she dresses and speaks publicly. READ ALSO: The…
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Controversial social media commentator VeryDarkMan has firmly turned down a ₦120 million celebrity boxing deal proposed by music promoter Soso Soberekon, calling the offer both insulting and unworthy of his brand. The proposed match was expected to feature him against street-pop artist Portable, in what would have brought their ongoing online rivalry into the ring. But in a video posted on Instagram on Sunday, VeryDarkMan dismissed the idea, stating that he wouldn’t participate in any bout for less than $1 million. In his video, he recalled a much larger international proposal from 2024 involving American rapper 50 Cent, which ultimately…
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr delivered a powerful performance on Sunday night as she graced the stage with Coldplay during their Music of the Spheres world tour at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The global audience was stunned when Coldplay invited the Afrobeats singer as a guest performer. In a memorable moment, football icon Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela were spotted in the crowd, drawing loud cheers as they appeared on the stadium’s screen. READ ALSO: Ayra Starr performed her hit collaboration with Coldplay, Good Feelings, and also treated the crowd to her latest release, Hot Body, alongside…
Popular show promoter Sam Larry has thrown shade at Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo for disabling comments on her Instagram post following renewed tension over the push for justice in the case of late singer Mohbad. The tension was reignited after social media activist VeryDarkMan alleged that Iyabo Ojo was part of a celebrity WhatsApp group working secretly to undermine his campaign. He claimed the group was behind efforts to suppress his voice and even attempted to get him arrested. READ ALSO: In her defence, Iyabo Ojo dismissed the accusations as baseless and malicious, asserting that false narratives were being deliberately…
Nigerian investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has alleged that Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and her partner, Tanzanian singer Jux, welcomed their first child through surrogacy. The claim comes shortly after news surfaced that the celebrity couple was expecting their first baby together. Taking to her Facebook page, Olunloyo stated that the couple had used a surrogate and had welcomed a baby boy. She further alleged that the child would hold three international passports — Canadian, Tanzanian, and Nigerian. READ ALSO: In her words:“UPDATE: Jux and Priscilla Mkambala used a surrogate. Congratulations to them on their new son,…
The second phase of Big Brother Naija Season 10 officially launched on Sunday, July 27, 2025, with the introduction of 14 vibrant male housemates, completing the 29-contestant lineup for this year’s “10/10” edition. These fresh entries bring a diverse mix of energy, creativity, confidence, and drama to the house, as they prepare to compete with their female counterparts for the record-breaking grand prize of ₦150 million. READ ALSO: Meet the Male Housemates:• Koyin (21, Ogun State): A self-described “baby boy” and “street boy” who promises to bring drama, vibes, and composure.• Danboskid (25, Ekiti State): Boldly says he doesn’t chase…
Street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has turned down a ₦100 million offer from entertainment executive Soso Soberekon to engage in a boxing match against online commentator Martins Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan. Soberekon had made the proposal via his verified Instagram page, offering ₦120 million in total — ₦100 million for the winner and ₦20 million for the loser — and naming the KFT Event Center in Warri, Delta State, as the intended venue. The proposal came amid an escalating clash between Portable and VeryDarkMan, whose ongoing rivalry has played out publicly through diss tracks and sharp online…
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has publicly announced that she is no longer working with her longtime manager, Mekka Millions, officially cutting ties after more than a decade of collaboration. The singer issued the announcement via her Instagram story on Saturday, cautioning event promoters and business partners to avoid making further bookings through him. READ ALSO: In her posts, Tiwa expressed frustration over ongoing transactions being made in his name despite previous warnings. She wrote:“I hate coming on social media for this but I can’t reach every promoter individually. I just got a call that money for a booking I have…
Top Nigerian talent manager and entertainment entrepreneur, Soso Soberekon, has put forward a bold challenge — a boxing match between controversial street-hop artist Portable and outspoken social media critic VeryDarkMan. Soberekon made the offer public via his verified Instagram page, stating that a total of ₦120 million is up for grabs, with ₦100 million set aside for the winner and ₦20 million for the loser. READ ALSO: He wrote:“🚨 OFFICIAL BOXING MATCH PROPOSAL 🚨 The street’s most talked-about voices… now let your fists do the talking. No more talk! Let’s turn this online cruise into real-life bruises! 🥊🔥” He continued:“PORTABLE…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has reacted to the online uproar that followed his recent birthday message to veteran actress Kate Henshaw, which sparked debate due to its perceived suggestive undertone. The outrage began after Iyke posted a lengthy note on Instagram to celebrate Henshaw, in which he spoke candidly about their years of friendship and appeared to hint at a former romantic attraction. “You knew all that time I wanted to hit that,” he wrote — a statement that ignited backlash from both fans and fellow celebrities, with many accusing him of crossing a line. READ ALSO: Actor Gideon Okeke…