Entertainment
Nigerian actor Williams Uchemba recently shared his decision to forgo public gym visits, citing a personal commitment to spiritual growth. He disclosed that the presence of scantily-clad women in such establishments had become a significant distraction, prompting him to establish a private gym within his home. This move, he explained, was driven by his desire […]
Toomaj Salehi, a rapper from Iran, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court for his involvement in supporting protests against compulsory hijab laws. Salehi’s activism led to his imprisonment for over a year and a half. His support for the wave of demonstrations was sparked by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, who […]
Nollywood luminary Uche Ogbodo is a strong proponent of intra-industry marriages, urging her colleagues to consider tying the knot with each other rather than seeking partners from outside the entertainment sphere. In her view, there’s a unique advantage to marrying within the Nollywood community, where individuals share a common understanding of the demands and dynamics […]
Illbliss, a prominent figure in the Nigerian rap scene, commemorates the memory of his departed colleague, Oladapo Olaonipekun, affectionately known as Dagrin. The rising indigenous rapper met an untimely demise in a tragic auto accident on April 22, 2010, leaving a profound impact on the music community. As the 14th anniversary of Dagrin’s passing arrives, […]
The legal representatives of the estate of a renowned American hip-hop artist have issued a warning to Canadian rapper Drake regarding a recent diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, which incorporated an AI-generated rendition of the late artist’s voice. In a cease-and-desist letter delivered on Wednesday, attorney Howard King urged Drake to remove the track […]
Davido has emerged as the latest Nigerian musical luminary to voice discontent with the Afrobeats label, echoing sentiments expressed by predecessors like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Fireboy. During a recent guest appearance on the Business Untitled Podcast, the ‘OBO’ maestro lamented the tendency to categorize all African artists under the broad umbrella of Afrobeats, regardless […]
Renowned American rapper Soulja Boy has expressed strong interest in acquiring TikTok, the popular social media app. This announcement follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s signing of a foreign aid legislation, which could result in the platform’s ban within the United States if it remains unsold within nine months. Soulja Boy criticized the new legislation, suggesting […]
Kim Petras, the Grammy-winning German singer based in the United States, has made the difficult decision to withdraw from all her festival performances scheduled for this summer. This announcement follows advice from medical professionals, indicating that Petras is facing health challenges that necessitate her temporary absence from the stage. While the specifics of her […]
Renowned music producer Dr. Roy recently revealed that gospel sensation Mercy Chinwo remained unaware of the unjust treatment he faced during their tenure at a former record label. Dr. Roy, in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, alongside popular on-air personality Nedu Ani and other guests, shared insights into his time at Eezee […]
Afrobeat sensation Seun Kuti boldly claims to stand alone among Nigeria’s music elite in his refusal to partake in the tradition of currency spraying during performances. In a landscape where many artists, particularly those in the fuji genre, actively encourage audiences to shower them with money, Kuti’s stance is a striking departure. His remarks come […]
