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Photo: Lagos State pulled down Fela’s statue at Allen Avenue

Posted: 15 Jan 2020 01:00 AM PST

The statue of late Afrobeat Legend, Fela Kuti, which was built at Allen Avenue, Ikeja has been pulled down by the Lagos State Government.

The spokesman to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile revealed that the statue was pulled down because the roundabout where it was located was identified as one of the four locations in Lagos that cause traffic gridlock.

He also stated that the statue will be moved to a location that doesn't experience traffic gridlock.



Naira Marley vs Terry G: Music lovers crown their king of street-hop

Posted: 15 Jan 2020 12:00 AM PST

Like the comparison battle that has often come to play between fans of Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Davido, two different artists considered to be street sensations have also been pitted against each other on social media.

The artists Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley and Gabriel Oche Amanyi known as Terry G, became trending topics on micro blogging platform, Twitter, after some internet users posed questions as to who is a better artiste between them.

Many had immediately taken to the platform to express their strong reservations for the comparison, noting that it is disrespectful to Terry G and what he managed to accomplish during his prime.

Although many submitted that the influence of Naira Marley's music cannot be over emphasized, they made sure to add that credit should be given to the artistry of the Free Madness crooner.

Read what people are saying below:





Photos: Comedian Igosave legally weds his fiancée, Iyabo

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 11:30 PM PST

Popular Comedian, Otaghware O. Onodjayeke otherwise known by his stage name, IgoSave has tied the knot with his beautiful heartrob, Iyabo Onodjayeke.

The comedian wedded his lover at a court
registry and the couple have been getting congratulatory messages from friends and well wishers.

Sharing beautiful photos from the event, the ace comedian wrote;

"So today I sealed a forever move with the one I love.. officially Mrs IYABO ONODJAYEKE welcome to the family baby.. wedding party loading".

See more photos below;


BBNaija star Alex Unusual: “I was six months old when I got my first global gig. I’m not your mate”

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 11:00 PM PST

Reality star, Alex Asogwa popularly known as Alex Unusual has disclosed that she got her first global gig when she was just six months old.

The reality star revealed this during an exchange with a fan who said 'nobody would have known her if she hadn't participated in Big Brother Naija 2018'.

"If is not bbn.. nobody will know u guys.." , the fan had tweeted.

Replying the fan, Alex wrote;

"Kindly speak for yourself only. I was six months old when I got my first global gig. I'm not your mate. Everyone of us was destined for greatness sooner or later, one way or the other. By the way, I've left a mark in every single place I've been, since birth."

Singer Davido videoed worshiping in church cause stir online

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 10:30 PM PST

Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido was spotted in church with his cousin B-red and his crew.

Most celebrities do not find the time to go to church due to their busy schedules. Davido doesn't seem to believe in that narrative, proving that one can never be too busy to worship.

The music superstar took to his instastory to share videos of himself and his crew worshipping God in a church.

See video below;

Photos: Kiki Osinbajo showered with prayers as she flaunts her boyfriend

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 10:00 PM PST

Daughter of the Vice President, Kiki Osinbajo has been showered with prayers and good wishes from friends, family and well wishers after she shared photos of her boyfriend.

Taking to Instagram, the beauty entrepreneur posted photos of hersef with her man exploring Abuja.

"Amor" she captioned the photos.

Reacting to the posts, friends and followers gushed over the lovely couple with some showering them with prayers and good wishes.

She replied a few of the comments with "Amen".

See below…







Omawumi and hubby celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 09:30 PM PST

Singer, Omawumi, and her hubby, Tosin Yusuf, are celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary today January 13th. They are proud parents of two children, a boy and a girl.

Sharing this photo on her IG page, Omawumi expressed gratitude to her hubby for making their union a breeze

Happy Tradiversary Fine Boy @d_seventeenth … You make it a breeze, I will always love you

Mr Yusuf also wished her a happy wedding aniversary on his IG page.

See post below:


King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal crowned the first Mayegun Of Yoruba land

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 09:00 PM PST

Legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal has been installed as the first Mayegun of Yoruba land.

Looking at the kind of cultural impact Kwam 1 and his fuji genre music have had on Yoruba land as a whole, it is safe to say he deserves the unprecedented title.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as part of his 49th coronation anniversary, installed Wasiu Ayinde, as Mayegun of Yorubaland.

Present at the event were, APC leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as well as his Interior counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola, Lagos NURTW Chairman, Misiliu Akinsanya aka MC and many other important guests.See the video of the ceremony below;

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Ifu Ennada – “2020 I Remain Virgin”

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 07:36 AM PST

Former BBNaija housemate Ifu Ennada has taken to Instagram to declare that she still remains a virgin in 2020, due to unavailability of a man.

Ifu Ennada first made the declaration during her stay in the big brother house in 2018.

Sharing a stunning photo of herself which happens to be her first in 2020, the reality star wrote:

"HNY to my Lovers that missed me! I was busy enjoying real life. I was also hoping to get some "Oko Nla" abi "Nla Kofe", but sadly the future Husband Man didn't make himself available. So 2020 I remain a Virgin, praise Jesus!"


Mercy Eke Reacts As Her Sister Accuses Tacha’s Fans Of Declaring Their Mum Dead

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 07:35 AM PST

Winner of BBNaija 2019, Mercy Eke has lashed out at those wishing her mother and sister dead.

Mercy in a video on her Instagram page described trending pictures of her mother and sister with Rest in Peace, RIP, caption as petty.

According to her, those responsible for the posts cannot stop her success as she will continue to win.

She said this following reports of the fake death of her mother and sister.

In the video, Mercy said: "It is savage and petty putting my mother's pictures online with Rest In Peace.


" I wish you whatever you wish me. My mother or family will not die. I curse you it is your mother and family that will lose you.

"My family will be in your faces, Mercy is going nowhere. My mercenaries whatever decision you make I am solidly behind you! If they want peace to give them peace if they want war to give them war! I am right behind you.

"My life is a hundred folds better than yours and I'm not going anywhere.

" It's not only BBNaija I won, but don't forget I also bought a house. Why are you guys obsessed with me. I won deal with it.

"History only remembers the winner, even if someone else wins ill still be the first female to win BBNaija so deal with it."

Actress, Chika Ike – “We’ve All Been A Side Chick Or Side Boyfriend At Some Point In Our Lives”

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 07:34 AM PST

Nigerian Actress, producer and Business woman has got us thinking with her latest Instagram post.

According to Chika Ike, we've all been either the side boyfriend or side chick unknowingly or knowingly at some point in our lives.

She wrote;

"Come to think of it, we've all been Small Chops unknowingly or knowingly at some point in our lives . 🤔 If you agree drop this emoji :🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Disagree drop this emoji : 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️ Small chops = side chick, side boyfriend, not the main meal , side piece , side everything."

See her post below:

M.I Abaga declares "I shall not be having any children"

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 06:30 AM PST

Jude Abaga (born 4 October 1981), better known as M.I Abaga has taken to Twitter to declare that he will not be having any children as they could be very troublesome and mischievous.

The rapper made the statement in reaction to a viral video shared by a Twitter user who shared a video of a child pulling a Word War III prank on his parent.

It appears M.I did not find the joke funny as he did not hesitate to state why he would not be having children.

See his tweet below:


Nollywood Actor, Walter Anga shows off new mansion

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 06:00 AM PST

Popular Nollywood actor, Walter Anga shares a video of his newly built mansion via his Instagram page.

The veteran actor took to his Instagram page to share the good news, where he shared the video of the big mansion he recently built located in a street named after him.

He captioned the video;

"My God constantly humble me with his Blessings, Favor and now this when God almighty is your pillar"

Crossdresser James Brown Cries Out "I Am Not HIV Positive"

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 05:00 AM PST

Nigerian Cross-dresser James Brown Crossdresser James Brown has cried out over his HIV status.

According to the crossdresser, he is not HIV positive.

Recall James, who became popular after he was arrested by the police, alongside some other boys on claims they all are gay, had revealed back then he was born with the virus.

In a post on his Instagram page, James said he had lied about his status to save himself but that lie seems to be hunting him now.

See his post below and share your thoughts;


Bobrisky reacts to reports of his death

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 03:30 AM PST

Nigerian cross dresser, Bobrisky has debunked viral online reports on his death.

The male barbie who is known to come after trolls or anything depicting negativity around him has taken to his Instagram page to share a photo of himself at the said social function yesterday.

Declaring that he is alive and well, Bobrisky said that anybody that's wishing him death will die first.

He added that he would honour the person by attending his/her funeral and slaying in a black attire.

See his post below:



Anita Joseph throws shade at Uche Elendu while celebrating Uche Ogbodo

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 03:00 AM PST

Anita Joseph has brought her beef with Uche Elendu into 2020.

The actress threw shade at her fellow actress and former friend Uche Elendu on Instagram while celebrating Uche Ogbodo.

Anita Joseph shared a photo of Uche Ogbodo to celebrate her, then in the caption, she slammed another Uche.



She wrote:

"Uche nwelu uche
I appreciate you mama
This is the Uche that has been my friend for over 12years

The other One try to suck my blood but it was too bitter in her mouth
For my God is a consuming you cant mess with the anointed
Celebrate my friend and tell her I love her
@ucheogbodo crystal"


BBNaija Mercy’s sister cries out as Tacha fans allegedly declare herself and mum dead

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 02:30 AM PST

Promise Eke the sister of 2019 Big Brother Naija reality tv show winner, Mercy Eke has cried out as Tacha fans allegedly declare herself and her mother dead.

The beautiful light skinned entrepreneur/model who would have none of it took to her Instagram page to warn the disqualified housemate as well as her fans.

She wrote;


"Gd morning everyone pls u guys should come and judge this am heart broken I woke up this morning only for me to see what the titans posted what a wicked world , who did my mum offend? how can tacha and her toxic fans put up my precious Mummys picture and wrote gone too soon #rip what for? what are we dragging can't they accept the fact that the lost out and move on why bringing my mum and I into this what has mercy done is she the first to win in this world? What is her crime pls am calling on all responsible mothers in Nigeria all over the country pls help me my mum doesn't deserve this , am calling"


Actress Stephanie Linus shaves all her hair off

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 02:00 AM PST

Popular Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus decided to step into the new year with a different look.

The 37-year-old filmmaker took to her Instagram page to debut her newly shaved head.

She captioned the picture;

"Hey Amazonias, Don't overthink it. It's 2020! I just wanted to try something new. It's been a long time I saw my scalp! Growing my hair afresh… I can't wait to see the new growth. It's quite liberating I must say!"

She also posted a video showing off the bold look with the caption;

"Good Morning Amazonians, I know what you are going to say… Again???? My husband had fun cutting my hair."

Mercy Eke reminds ‘haters’ in new video that she is the first lady to emerge as BBNaija winner

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 01:30 AM PST

BBNaija Pepper-Dem season winner Mercy Eke, has put her 'haters' on a full blast for repeatedly coming after her and attempting to downplay her achievements.

While addressing those that have submitted that emerging as the BBNaija winner is her only achievement, the reality star noted that she also bought a house in her name, which itself is another major accomplishment.

Mercy wondered why her critics are still following up her activities on social media despite the fact that they seem to have a problem with her.


The curvy lady also reminded her critics that she is the first female to emerge as the winner of the reality show and as such her name will forever remain in the books of history.

In conclusion, Mercy extended her good wishes to those that are preparing audition for the 2020 season of the reality shows.
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