Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he sought advice from fellow musicians Wizkid and Wande Coal when he was considering leaving school to pursue music fully. Speaking in the Afrobeats Documentary, the singer recalled asking both artistes how they managed to leave school and concentrate on their music careers. According to Davido, Wizkid and Wande Coal told him that becoming successful in music was the key to being able to leave school and focus entirely on the profession. “I asked Wizkid and Wande Coal how they left school to do music. “They told me the…

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has distanced herself from the Lagos State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council, saying she has no intention of participating in political campaigns. Abraham was named among members of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate of the Lagos APC campaign council unveiled on Thursday ahead of the 2027 elections. Her name appeared alongside that of veteran actors including Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Bimbo Akintola, Adebayo Salami, Saheed Balogun and Bukky Wright. Fuji musicians Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Obesere and Adewale Ayuba were also listed as members of the directorate. However, reacting to the development on her Instagram Story,…

Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and reality TV star Phyna have exchanged words on social media following comments by the actress about the reality star’s online activities. The disagreement began after Blessing criticised Phyna for what she described as her frequent confrontations with people on the internet, accusing her of constantly getting into arguments with others. In a video posted on Instagram, the actress questioned Phyna’s approach to online interactions and also warned her against directing insults at her. “Phyna, what’s your problem? You know wetin kon dey vex me pass… if I post picture, people go dey tell me…

Billionaire businessman King Ochacho has revealed that he made his first billion naira at the age of 21 through a charcoal export business. Ochacho shared the story while speaking with Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller during a livestream, where he recounted how he started his business career working as an agent for a company involved in exporting charcoal to Chinese buyers. According to the businessman, his earnings from the business eventually reached N1bn within a period of time. “I was doing a business called coal business (charcoal), so I got all these Chinese people, and I was an agent…

Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller has offered a N5 million reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to the whereabouts of a woman who claimed he is the father of her unborn child. The social media personality made the offer on Thursday, September 17, 2026, several days after the unidentified TikTok creator publicly alleged that she was pregnant for him. The woman had posted a video in which she claimed to be expecting Peller’s child and showed what she described as a medical report issued by a doctor. Prompt News reports she further alleged that she reached…

Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, popularly known as Fave, has spoken about the challenges female artistes face while trying to establish themselves in the country’s music industry. The singer argued that female musicians are often subjected to standards beyond their musical ability, with their appearance, dressing and perceived sex appeal becoming part of how their careers are judged. Speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Fave said the situation makes it harder for female artistes to gain recognition, as attention is often placed on their physical appearance before their music. She noted that issues such as body shape…

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has reacted to reports alleging that her marriage to actor Kolawole Ajeyemi is facing difficulties. The claim was made by blogger Bukky Jesse, who alleged that the couple were no longer on good terms and that Abraham had moved out of their matrimonial home into a newly built house. Abraham, however, responded to the report in the comment section of a blog post, using a spiritual declaration to dismiss the claim. READ ALSO: Prompt News reports the actress maintained that there was no crisis in her marriage and prayed against divorce, declaring that such an outcome…

Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has recalled his first meeting with Afrobeats star Davido in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking during an interview with Beats FM, the socialite said their paths first crossed at the InterContinental Hotel after his wife returned from the United States with their son, Donald. According to Cubana Chief Priest, he was excited when Davido arrived at the hotel and decided to introduce the singer to his wife and son. He said he took along their international passports during the meeting. The encounter resulted in photographs and a conversation between the two,…

Nigerian singer Damilola Afolabi, better known as L.A.X, has officially married his partner, Ella, in a ceremony held in Malta. The singer shared the news with his fans on Instagram on Wednesday, announcing that the couple had formalised their union in the European country. Prompt News reports L.A.X expressed his happiness over the occasion while describing Malta as the most beautiful city and revealing that the location had become special to both of them. “Legally hitched to the love of my life, in the most beautiful city. Malta, you have our hearts.” The wedding comes several months after the singer…

Nollywood veteran actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has declared her support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing concerns over Nigeria’s inability to fully utilise its abundant resources. Ozokwo made her position known at a gathering organised under the banner, “Celebrities for Peter Obi”, where she spoke about the country’s challenges and the need for change. The actress described Nigeria as a country with enormous potential, arguing that the resources available to the nation could have produced greater development if properly utilised. “I see this country as a spoiled child,” she said. She noted…