Nigerian skit maker and singer, Lawal Nasiru—popularly known as Nasboi—has survived a car accident while on a nationwide mission to secure a collaboration with Afrobeats sensation Davido. The entertainer, who began a bold road trip across Nigeria roughly a week ago, revealed on Tuesday that his car collided with a stationary trailer. While details of the crash location remain undisclosed, the incident has generated concern from fans, many of whom have taken to social media to send well wishes. READ ALSO: Nasboi had launched the journey in hopes of attracting Davido’s attention by traveling through all 36 states, kneeling in…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at his private residence in Lagos. The governor was accompanied by his elder brother, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, a prominent businessman, and his nephew, global Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The visit was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, via a post on X (formerly Twitter). READ ALSO: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience, H.E. Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Chief Adedeji Adeleke and his son and Afrobeats star…
Founder and Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin, is celebrating 30 years of marriage with his wife, Ifeanyi Adefarasin. The couple, who exchanged vows in 1995, have three children and have continued to journey together in ministry and purpose. To mark the special milestone, Pastor Adefarasin took to social media to honour his wife and reflect on the essence of true success in marriage and service to God. He praised Ifeanyi for her unwavering support, describing her as his partner in life, ministry, and parenting. READ ALSO: He shared that real success isn’t about worldly achievements but…
Popular Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has revealed that she and her husband, Oluseyi, have been separated since April 2024 due to irreconcilable differences. She made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon while celebrating his birthday on Instagram. In her heartfelt post, Biola apologized to fans who might be disappointed by the news of her failed marriage. She wrote, “I’m sincerely sorry, I wished it worked but it’s better to stay alive to tell the story. Please keep us in your prayers. “While I go about making other people happy in the day, my pillow is drenched with my own tears almost…
Nigerian singer Simi has voiced her concerns about people calling her daughter, Adejare, by the name “Duduke,” which is actually the title of a song she released while expecting her child. “People call my daughter Duduke which I don’t like. It doesn’t mean anything,” Simi shared, expressing her discomfort with the nickname. She explained that “Duduke” is not a name but a rhythmic sound meant to evoke feeling in the song. “As in if it means something good… it is just a beat,” she clarified. READ ALSO: Although she understands the nickname is often used affectionately, Simi said, “I get…
Popular Nigerian social media commentator, VeryDarkMan, has taken a firm stance against Pastor David Ibiyeomie following the pastor’s recent warning to bloggers and media outlets who report on him or his church. In a trending video, the Salvation Ministries founder had issued a stern warning, insisting that no one should post anything about him online, whether favorable or not. His statement sparked significant public reaction, with many accusing the pastor of attempting to silence press freedom through intimidation. Reacting via a video on Tuesday, VeryDarkMan accused Pastor Ibiyeomie of using his influence to oppress others, especially by threatening to involve…
Bishop David Abioye, Pastor of Living World Conquerors Global Assembly, has expressed strong disapproval of men who wear earrings or braid their hair in a feminine style. While addressing his congregation in a sermon captured on video and shared on Monday, the cleric questioned why a man would choose to imitate a woman’s appearance, stressing the importance of dressing in a respectable and dignified manner. “Kings are recognised for royalty, mentally and physically. Stop behaving like a street boy, including your appearance. Don’t dress carelessly. Royalty is synonymous with kingship,” he said. READ ALSO: He urged men to present themselves…
Nigerian singer Skales has shared a message of encouragement for up-and-coming musicians, highlighting the value of consistency in achieving success. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the artist emphasized that perseverance can often be the deciding factor between giving up and reaching one’s breakthrough moment. He noted that many budding talents stop trying just when they are on the verge of something big. “Your music can take you around the world,” Skales wrote. “You just have to be consistent enough to witness it. Most artists quit right before the blessings arrive. Keep pushing.” READ ALSO: His advice comes…
Jason Njoku, the Chief Executive Officer of IrokoTV, has opened up about the struggles his company faced in the Nigerian movie streaming industry, describing their $100 million investment as a hard lesson learned. Speaking in a Facebook interview with media personality Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, Njoku said the platform’s efforts to thrive in Nigeria were met with significant obstacles, and ultimately, the company had to pull out of the market after years of financial strain. Founded in 2011 and officially launched in 2015, IrokoTV operated under difficult conditions for over a decade. According to Njoku, the company spent its first ten years…
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong recently reflected on a short chapter in his life when he dated multiple women at once, describing it as a learning experience. During an interview with Chude Jideonwo, he was asked if he considered himself a womanizer before marriage. He replied, “It depends on what is your definition of a womanizer.” When the interviewer clarified that it meant juggling several romantic relationships at the same time, Etim-Effiong acknowledged, “Maybe there was a time in my life I was… I wouldn’t say for long periods of my life. Maybe for some certain periods that I explored. So,…