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Fans line up in front of Davido’s house as the singer gifts them with money

Posted: 21 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST

A video which recently surfaced online has shown the moment Nigerian singer, Davido distributed cash gift to some of his fans in front of his home in Lekki.

In the video, the singer stood at the balcony of his mansion, taking fresh air, while overlooking the mammoth crowd gathered downstairs, waiting for him to attend to them.

The DMW boss eventually sent down his crew members to distribute the money to the crowd.

Recall that the Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Davido deposited the sum of $100K (N36m) to purchase customised jewelry for Zlatan Ibile, Skibii and seven other members of his 30BG (30billion gang).

Rapper Tic Tac and Tony Tetuila file N30m lawsuit against Wizkid over copyright infringement

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 11:30 PM PST

Ace Singer, Wizkid is currently being dragged to court by Tony Tetuila and Ghanaian musician Tic Tac, over copyright infringement.

Filing the lawsuit, the artistes have also demanded N$82,000 as compensation.

According to the plaintiffs, Wizkid had sampled their song 'Fefe Ne Efe' released in 2004, but failed to pay for it.


In an interview on Hitz FM's Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Tic said Wizkid sampled the chorus of 'Fefe Ne Efe' for his verse on DJ Tunez's song titled 'Gbese'.


In a writ addressed to the defendant, Tic and Tony Tetuila are seeking damages to the tune of N30,000,000 equivalent to GH?473,379.29 ($82,758.62).

They are also seeking 35% of both digital sales and royalties DJ Tunez and Wizkid received from the song.

See the written suit below;



Twitter users react as Dr Joe Abah says “COZA is not a church, It’s an assembly”

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 11:00 PM PST

Dr Joe Abah has said COZA is not a church and he went on to explain what he thinks the religious community is.

Abah, who was the Head of the Bureau for Public Sector Reform from 2013 to 2017, tweeted this following the outcry on Twitter resulting from a video where Davido was seen promoting a COZA program.

Davido responded, revealing he had been hoodwinked and didn't know what the video was for. Afterwards, the woman who got Davido to do the video admitted that Davido had no idea it was to promote a COZA program.

As Twitter users kept debating the latest issue involving COZA, Dr Joe Abah tweeted:


"COZA stands for Commonwealth of Zion Assembly. It's an assembly, not a church. There's a difference between the two."


But Twitter users do not agree. Below are reactions from Twitter users.


Speed Darlington makes yet another revelation about his spending habits

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 10:30 PM PST

Nigerian Instagram sensation and singer, Speed Darlington who seems to be having a swell time on Nigeria has made yet another shocking revelation about his spending habits.

During his Instagram live session with fans, the singer and his foe turned friend, Zlatan were having a conversation while he was smoking.

He revealed that he used to spend over $700 dollars weekly on smoking weed and had to quit smoking for four months because of the bills.

Daddy Freeze reacts to impeachment of Donald Trump

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 10:00 PM PST

Controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze has reacted to the impeachment of US president, Donald Trump by the house of representatives.

The 45th President of the United States was impeached over allegations of obstruction of Congress and collusion with foreign countries to spy on the US citizens, thereby becoming the third US president to be impeached in office.


Reacting to the impeachment, the OAP pointed out that a working president has been impeached, while a non-functional president continue without check (a purported swipe at President Buhari).

See his post below:


IK Ogbonna rejects a ‘Toto-rial class’ from a female follower

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 09:30 PM PST

Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, has vehemently rejected a 'toto-rial class' from a female fan on social media.

It all started after the make-believe merchant shared a video of Burna Boy along with some guys dancing and he said he desperately wants to learn the dance step as rendered by the guys adding that he is ready to pay if need be.

A female follower of the actor while reacting to the actor's post then asked him to come forward for a tutorial which was misspelt as toto-rial.

The actor then replied swiftly that he does not want toto-rial clarifying that he wants only a dance practice.

See their exchange below:


Donald Trump’s impeachment: Ice Prince says "It’s time we start impeaching African Leaders"

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 09:00 PM PST

After the impeachment saga of the 45th U.S President, Donald Trump, singer, Ice Prince has called on African countries to start thinking of impeaching their leaders too.

The hip hop artiste, is advocating that Africans should learn from Trump's impeachment and start thinking of tolling that line as well rather than just following it on TV like FIFA World Cup


Recall that Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday night after a vote in the U.S House of Representatives.

Check Ice Prince's post below…


Daddy Freeze reacts to video of pastor that stopped man from proposing to his daughter

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 06:30 AM PST

Controversial OAP and leader of the online free-the-sheeple movement, Daddy Freeze has reacted to the viral video of a Pastor that stopped a man from proposing to his daughter.

Recall that the news of a pastor caused drama on social media after he denied a man the opportunity to propose to his lover inside a church.

The Pastor who was officiating a wedding ceremony immediately stopped the man from proposing to his daughter, stating clearly that he was not aware of the relationship.
Reacting to the incident, Daddy Freeze condemned public proposal. According to his remark, proposing to a girl in public is the greatest hogwash of this decade.

He wrote;

"We need factories like the size of Ibadan NOT churches. In as much as I found this video thoroughly embarrassing for the couple and found the pastor's intentions insincere in my opinion, I must say that this public proposal nonsense is the greatest hogwash of this decade!

Where on earth did we copy this buffoonery from again? Can we please stop embarrassing ourselves with such foolishness? Copy copy people Una don see am?"

‘Keep your wife from Wizkid’ – Fan warns Ned Nwoko as he poses with the musician

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 06:00 AM PST

Nigerian billionaire, Ned Nwoko has shared a pose with singer, Wizkid after the duo met at an event.

The innocent pose between the two men has elicited a response from a social media user who warned the politician to be wary of Wizkid and not allow him get close to his wife.

The fan's advice is coming as a result of the musician's way of life. The fan who believes Wizkid who currently has three babymamas might not decline offers to add to his list if given the chance.

The fan wrote: "Keep your wife well o. E get reason."

Check out the post below:


Yul Edochie – ‘Whether Angela Okorie’s story is true or not, She’s hurt & needs well-wishing’

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 05:30 AM PST

Nollywood actor cum politician has taken to his Twitter account to show support to Angela Okorie after she was allegedly attacked by gunmen.

Recall that the actress while sharing her testimony stated that she survived 30 bullets of which 10 of them were pulled from her head.

However, some Nigerians stated that the actress staged her attacked although she has shared photos and video to show she was attacked by gunmen.


Following the criticism by some Nigerians, Yul Edochie has showed his support to Angela Okorie. Yul stated that it does not matter the circumstances surrounding the situation, all that is clear is Angela is indeed hurt and needs prayers and well-wishing.

His post reads:

"Whether Angela's story is completely true or not shouldn't be the issue, the point is that she's badly hurt & she needs our prayers and good wishes. That's all. We can't be complaining of Buhari all the time yet we can't show love in our own little way."


Speed Darlington – “I would beat up any military man that tries to stop me for wearing camo”

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 05:00 AM PST

American based-Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington has vowed to deal with any military man that would try to tackle him for wearing a camouflaged outfit.

Speed Darlington has not hesitated to express his disappointment in the state of the country since his arrival for his bestie's concert today.

Shortly after lamenting over the horrible state of the escalators ion the Lagos International Airport hotel, the singer has moved on to the Nigerian army officers.
In a video that has gone viral, Speedy was asked not to wear a camouflaged outfit as the army officers could humiliate him for doing so.

He vowed to beat up any military officer that has the guts to tackle him for wearing the outfit. Speedy revealed that if he is truly humiliated, he would go back to America to expose Nigerians for beating their own citizen.,

Photos: Gedoni and Khafi become NUMATVILLE brand ambassadors

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 04:30 AM PST

BBNaija lovers, Khafi and Gedoni has taken to their individual Instagram page to announce that they have become brand ambassadors of The Nigerian Unity Museum & Trade Tourism Village (NUMATVILLE).

Sharing the good news, Khafi Kareem wrote:

"After speaking at Queens College I went straight to the airport and travelled to Numatville! (Nigerian Unity Museum & Trade Tourism Village). As a result I am so pleased to announce that I have joined the list of credible Nigerian celebrities as an Ambassador of the first Tourism and Cultural Megacity in Africa. You all know how passionate I am about bringing tourism to Nigeria and Numatville will be playing a key role in this!

Thank you to the Project development Manager Amb. (Dr) Jonathan Daniel for confirming this endorsement and to @Numatville and @Gedoni for curating this fantastic opportunity."


On his own part, Gedoni Ekpata said:






Photos: Pocolee makes his mama proud as he graduates from LASU

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 04:00 AM PST

Popular dancer Iweh Pascal aka Pocolee has graduated from the Lagos State University, LASU.

Recall that the singer shared transformation photos of his mum from a plantain seller to a well stocked supermarket owner.

Pocolee who tagged himself as a 'Marlian wey no dey drop out' shared photos on his Instagram page which shows his mom signing on his T-shirt.

Sharing the photos, he wrote;

"I JUST WAN MAKE MAMA PROUD❤️❤️"

See photos below;


Poco Lee became popular as a Zanku dancer but he might as well be tagged an artiste, with one of his songs "Poco Dance" featuring Papayan.

His rise to fame is attributed to the unique dance moves which he shares online. He is totally creative with his style and his fans keep anticipating for more of his amazing dance steps.


Davido reacts after being slammed for doing an advert for COZA church

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 03:30 AM PST

Nigerian Singer, Davido has reacted to the outcry from Nigerians over a viral video which showed him advertising an upcoming event in Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA.

Davido in the viral video posted by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo on his official Instagram page was seen with a young girl advertising the program.

In his reaction however, Davido stated that he just made a video for a fan for personal use and had no idea it was going to be used for an advert.

He also threatened to take the case further if COZA and those involved do not take down the video, adding that he has nothing to do with the church.

Davido tweeted;


"I'm writing to quickly disclaim viral videos going around of me advertising for COZA events. I have nothing or whatsoever to do with the church!

The fact I did a quick video for a kid introduced as a fan just for her personal use and it was chopped up and used for such an advert extremely disappoints me.

It is fraudulent and extremely disrespectful! I have never and definitely not associated with COZA church and have reached out to those responsible for this madness immediately!

I will most certainly be proceeding further if you do not retract that video. A word is enough!"

Uche Maduagwu – “God has anointed Tacha to become the female Dangote of Africa”

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 03:00 AM PST

Controversial actor, Uche Maduagwu has yet again taken to his Instagram account to show support to reality star, Tacha.

In his new post, Uche Maduagwu stated that Tacha will become the female Dangote of Africa. He went on to say that some people hate the reality star because they have foresaw she will become successful in the future.

He also stated that other BBNaija 2019 former female housemates copy Tacha's fashion because of her greatness.

He wrote:


"God has anointed Tacha to become the female Dangote of Africa… 💰💰Why do you think some spiritual mumu people are saying nonsense about her on social #media? 🤷‍♀️I dont need to mention anyone name, i am not giving them any free #advert here. 🤣They have used their spiritual anopheles #technology to see Tacha's destiny, that is why they say all those nonsense about her to distract her. ✈Right now, every #BBnaija2019 female ex housemate allegedly copy Tacha's #fashion, if that is not greatness, what is it? 🤷‍♂️I have already gotten the attention of @chrissyteigen in #Hollywood, 🎬i charge nothing less than 2 million Naira per #movie and to attend any #event, 💰so i am the biggest #actor in #Nollywood, if i dont support #Tacha, abeg, who do you want the biggest actor in #Nigeria to support?"

Bobrisky – “2020 we snatching husbands”

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 02:30 AM PST

Famous Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, has grown to have a lot of fans and haters alike.

The lightening cream expert has taken to his Snapchat account to reveal her 2020 new year's resolution.

Bobrisky who recently gifted himself a brand new Bentley, shared a video which she captioned;

"2020 we snatching husbands"

Bobrisky whose sexuality is shrouded in controversy also hinted on his intention to get married in 2020.

He shared a photo with the caption;

"Yr 2020 I wanna get married 😂😂😂😂."

See post below;


Angela Okorie – ‘Anti-kidnapping squad is on this case and are picking anyone posting fake news about my attack’

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 02:00 AM PST

Angela Okorie has warned those peddling fake account of the attack she suffered from yet to be identified persons last weekend, to desist from it.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, Angela said men of the anti-kidnapping squad are watching and would pick up anyone who posts fake news about the incident.

Read her post below

"So the story would have been
"ANGELA OKORIE died after putting a smile on the face of her fans after performing at the
infinixnigeria show on 12/12/2019
(Godforbid I Reject it in Jesus name )
They are angry I survived it hmmmmm
Ok ooooo some people made a video
Saying I was lying, that it was framed up
Even as video was shown how the pellets
Was removed , they still insist I was lying
Listen y'all
I am not here to banter words with any1
But to warn those of you carrying fake news
About Angela Okorie
Anti kidnapping squad is on this case
And they are picking up.anybody that is involved or take up fake news about this incident
fake bloggers
Fake accounts continue , open more fake accounts, just know you can't hide for too long,
Who ever that comes out to say contrary to what happened to me should provide us with their evidence , else you will go in for it.
It simply shows you know the way about of the criminals, and you must provide them or you go in for it.

All I need now is your support and prayers
Not mockery
Be warned!!!!!!!!!
Be warned!!!!!!!!"

Funke Akindele cries out as security guard breaks woman’s head

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 01:30 AM PST

Actress, movie producer and happily married mum of twins, Funke Akindele, has expedited the arrest of a Security guard who broke the head of a woman with a belt.

Crying out on her Instagram page, Funke narrated the incident thus:

"Just heading back home after shoot.Saw a woman crying and bleeding from the head I had to stop with my driver then she said the security guys at the circle mall JAkAnde broke her head with their belt. I asked but they ignored me. So I need someone to answer to this. I think this is unfair. Why attack her. She didn't even enter their territory."

Giving an update hours later, Funke shared videos of the wounded woman saying:

"That's the woman with the head injury. I finally got the police involved. The m security guard who broke her head with his belt has been taken to JAkAnde police station. Really unfair. #circlemalllekki security!!!"

Wizkid reacts to video of Davido advertising COZA church

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 01:00 AM PST

Award winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid has reacted to the recent issue between Davido and pastor Biodun of COZA church.

Recall that a viral video posted by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo on his official Instagram page showed Davido with a young girl advertising an upcoming program in COZA.


Following the emergence of the video on social media, Nigerians slammed the artiste for associating himself with COZA despite the Busola Dakolo rape scandal with Pastor Biodun.

Reacting to this, Davido stated that he just made a video for a fan for personal use and had no idea it was going to be used for an advert.

Wizkid has also reacted to the incident. He wrote;

"Starboy no dey endorse no Pastor or church o! Ogun kill u fake pastors!"


Dbanj’s wife Lineo Didi Kilgrow remembers her first child says “My heart will forever be missing a piece”

Posted: 20 Dec 2019 12:30 AM PST

D'banj's wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, has taken to her Instagram account to share a picture of their baby's hand for the first time since he was born.

Recall that the couple lost their first son, Daniel Oyebanjo III last year after he drowned in a pool.


While sharing a glimpse of her new baby, she wrote about missing late, Daniel Oyebanjo III.

"My heart will forever be missing a piece… but everyday gets better with you in it."

See a screenshot of the post below;


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