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- Movie director, Tchidi Chikere fires prayers against ‘evil people who attack him while he sleeps’
- Controversial Speed Darlington laments over high cost of living in Nigeria
- BBNaija Mercy features in new video tittled 'Take It' by Rudeboy (of P Square)
- Davido's album, 'A Good Time' hits 115 million streams on Spotify
- Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz
- Yul Edochie has a message for both the married and soon to be married folks
- Terry G featuring Prettyboy D-O on 'Inspiration' proves 'alté' is dead
- ‘Glamour Girls’ remake will take 2 years to produce Filmmaker Charles Okpaleke reveals
- Jackye takes Omashola to the cleaners over perceived shade on Twitter
- Nigeria's highlife music legend, Victor Olaiya is dead
- Nigerian man reportedly stone fellow Nigerian to death in Kempton, South Africa
- Dwayne Wade Shar6 his Experience Parenting a Transgender Child
- Esther and Frodd spotted together in Kigali, few days to Valentine
- United Kingdom set to fine harmful online content source
- Actress Oge Okoye finally addresses those who slammed her for appearing in a video with Pastor Alph Lukau
- Zlatan Ibile professes love for Davido says “I love you pass Chioma”
- House Of Lunettes debunks claims that Tacha was dropped over ‘Bad Character’
- Burna Boy shares stunning photos with his mother, Bose Ogulu
- T-Boss Celebrates as Daughter as She Celebrates Six Months On Earth
- Angry Tacha reacts as hotel staff breaks into her room using Master Key
- Zlatan Ibile: “I believe Olamide more than so many pastors”
- Cubana Chiefpriest consoles Ike Onyema as he laments over Mercy Eke’s increasing bride price
- Ike Onyema and Mercy Eke love up at Mercy’s housewarming party
- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter Simone Johnson, 18, signs with WWE to become a wrestler
| Movie director, Tchidi Chikere fires prayers against ‘evil people who attack him while he sleeps’ Posted: 13 Feb 2020 01:30 AM PST  Nollywood director, Tchidi Chikere, took to his IG page this night to offer prayers against those he claims comes to attack him while he sleeps at night.Posting photos of his scratched body, Chidi who is married to actress, Nuella Njubigbo, wrote  | ||
| Controversial Speed Darlington laments over high cost of living in Nigeria Posted: 13 Feb 2020 01:00 AM PST  Speed Darlington has finally revealed how living in Lagos left him high and dry.The singer who left the country 18 years ago for greener pastures in the US returned to support his foe turned friend, Zlatan.After delivering a superb performance at the "Bolanle" crooner's show, he decided to extend his stay in Nigeria to reconnect with his roots.However, the singer had difficulties adjusting to living the Nigerian way as he was always caught up in nasty scandals and this made him leave the country.He took to his Instagram page to finally share his reason for leaving the country. According to him, he won't be moving to Lagos if he ever decides to relocate back to Nigeria.He stated that he would like to live in Benin or Calabar where life is cheaper. Speedy further disclosed that living in Calabar would be perfect for him as he can secure a house and a maid for just 2 million naira. He wrote: "Honestly I don't know what I'm doing in Lagos maybe I should live in Benin City or Calabar where life is much cheaper and I can get to the capital within 10 hours of driving. With 2 million naira in Calabar i can have a very nice place with a maid. Six weeks in Lagos I only got two jobs that's not a lot. I don't have plans of getting married right now but i want a child, outside Lagos, is my best bet." See the photo below:   | ||
| BBNaija Mercy features in new video tittled 'Take It' by Rudeboy (of P Square) Posted: 13 Feb 2020 12:30 AM PST  The video tows the line of love and exotic living that the song exudes.Artist: Rudeboy Song Title: Take It Genre: Afrobeats Album: TBA Date of release: February 11, 2020 Label: TBA Producer: TBA Video Director: TG Omori Details/Takeaway: The video tows the line of love and exotic living that the song exudes. Watch the video below;  | ||
| Davido's album, 'A Good Time' hits 115 million streams on Spotify Posted: 13 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST On February 9, 2020, news started floating that Davido's album, 'A Good Time' had hit 115,424,897 (one hundred and fifteen million, four hundred and twenty four thousand, eight hundred and ninety-seven) total streams on Spotify, the world's leading digital streaming platform for music. This comes just three months after the album was released on November 22, 2019. The news was publicized in a tweet by dedicated Spotify data account, SpotifyDailies. In the week before then, the Sony Music artist's numbers soared by 308,291 streams(Three hundred and eight thousand, two hundred and ninety-one streams).  In the same week, 'Blow My Mind' Davido's smash hit which features American superstar, Chris Brown also hit 25,047,649 streams (Twenty five million, forty-seven thousand, six hundred and forty-nine streams) on Spotify. On YouTube, Davido's videos for 'Fall,' 'Blow My Mind,' 'Sweet In The Middle' and 'Risky' have amassed over 217 million views. A few weeks ago, Davido also became the first Nigerian artists to hit 500 million total views on YouTube.  | ||
| Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz Posted: 12 Feb 2020 11:30 PM PST On January 1, 2019, Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile announced his record label, ZANKU Records, As of this moment, the label has no artists that we know of. Then, on February 11, 2020 as he celebrated his 25th birthday, he subtly hinted that he had seven artists on his label. But on the real, word on the street says he has three artists; Papisnoop, Oberz & Jamopyper. The rest are a Zlatan's manager, a video director, a music producer, and a PR consultant.With a picture of him with seven other people, he wrote, "If any of these guys owes you Money drop account and amount below !! #ZTTW." He then tagged his label, Zanku Records on the Instagram page.In another video, he then created a video that mirrored a business meeting. In what seemed like a video recreation of Suge Knight's label, Death Row Records' iconic dinners, Zlatan toasted to the good life with five other people. Over the past 24 hours, he has been Oberz, one of his artists via his Twitter page. He even compared the upcoming act to Kizz Daniel. Zlatan, who was formerly signed to Alleluia Boys had a stellar 2019.  | ||
| Yul Edochie has a message for both the married and soon to be married folks Posted: 12 Feb 2020 11:00 PM PST Yul Edochie says even though a man is the head of the house, a woman should be seen as a partner and not a person to be controlled. | ||
| Terry G featuring Prettyboy D-O on 'Inspiration' proves 'alté' is dead Posted: 12 Feb 2020 10:30 PM PST  What's special about this one is that, an ode to marijuana and the need for freedom is built on an R&B beat - astonishing.Date: February 12, 2020 Song Title: Inspiration Artist: Terry G features Prettyboy D-O Genre: R&B, Pon Pon Producer: Terry G Album: TBA Video Director: San and Tse Label: Terry G Entertainment Details/Takeaway: What's special about this one is that, an ode to marijuana and the need for freedom is built on an R&B beat - astonishing. Thoughts: For the longest time in Nigerian music, the criticism of alté-related acts has been their elitism and seclusive tendencies from the Nigerian mainstream. At the height of alté productivity and notoriety in Nigerian pop culture, the warning from culture enthusiasts in Nigerian music was that altéis not a sustainable movement and that it was not a genre of music. Members of the alté demography were adamant and ever-so-slightly egotistical. On one part, one couldn't blame them - they had to to believe in what they were doing. More so, the criticism from certain Nigerian culture enthusiasts sometimes felt like cynicism towards the upper-middle class background of members of the alté demography. But on the other hand, these culture enthusiasts had been on ground before most of the alté acts and they had a better understanding of the soundscape. Even if they were cynical towards alte background and elitism, all of them couldn't be wrong at the same time. Thus, their clamor for the seclusive tendencies of 'alté' which was embryonic at the time is now a living, breathing adult. While alte is exemplary for its proof that collaboration within a demography can advance a demography and a conversation, for too long it kept to itself and stunted the growth of its proponents. Even if it's not about stunted growth, but about the natural order of growth and realization for alté proponents who simply came of age and advance in understanding, then it means they were unnecessarily juvenile and adamant. Nonetheless, as alte proponents are coming of age, they are breaking out of what was previously a convenient enclave of creativity. What they hoped - alte as a genre of music - has not materialized. Now, they are making music with more mainstream appeal. Terry G featuring Prettyboy D-O is exactly the type of collaboration and brand of music that Nigerian culture lovers were calling for in those days. It is effectively the unification of mainstream and alté. While Prettyboy D-O always had shepeteri in him, this moment effectively certifies the death of alté as a genre of music. Finito. Watch the video b elow;  | ||
| ‘Glamour Girls’ remake will take 2 years to produce Filmmaker Charles Okpaleke reveals Posted: 12 Feb 2020 10:00 PM PST Play Network Africa's CEO, Charles Okpaleke has revealed that the remake of 1994 blockbuster, 'Glamour Girls' would require a 2-year production span. Okpaleke made the announcement via an Instagram post on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He shared, "Glamour Girls is going to take 2 years of production! I intend to kill it. I'm super excited."'Glamour Girls' joins the production company's increasing list of classic remakes following the box office success of 'Living in Bondage Breaking Free', the sequel of 1993 classic thriller, Living in Bondage, directed by Chris Obi-Rapu. Play Network Africa announced that it had acquired rights to the Chika Onukwufor directed film, on December 12, 2019. Another classic billed for production is 'Nneka The Pretty Serpent', set for release this December. Also worthy of note is that the Nollywood classic launched the careers of major Nollywood actresses including Eucharia Anunuobi, Ngozi Ezeonu among others. Glamour Girls tells the tale of four women to resort to high profile prostitution in order to lead more independent lives.   | ||
| Jackye takes Omashola to the cleaners over perceived shade on Twitter Posted: 12 Feb 2020 09:30 PM PST Okay guys, two of your favourite former Big Brother Naija housemates, Jackye and Omashola are having a mini drama on Twitter. Omashola had taken to his Twitter on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, where he had posted a tweet."Sometimes spoil urself, no be every time you go they work like Jackie," he wrote.It didn't take long before his fellow former housemate, Jackye who might have thought Omashola was shading her took to her Twitter page to drag him."To be the gr8tst u've 2keep working, innovating & creating valuable solutions not wasting ur time balling, u'll end up as a 40years old man with no wealth. PS: u haven't made since u left BBN 5% of profit I've made this February on a project #techmoney #noiseless #checkthestats," she tweeted. The interesting thing about these tweets is that a lot of people have different opinions about them, especially those of Jackie's.   For some, she took it too far by dragging Omashola and for another, the reality TV star wasn't even referring to Jackye. While a majority of those reacting to the drama believe Jackye is trying to use Omashola to trend and seek for attention on social media. Omashola is yet to respond to Jackye's rants on Twitter. We, however, hope this doesn't degenerate to a full-blown celebrity beef.  | ||
| Nigeria's highlife music legend, Victor Olaiya is dead Posted: 12 Feb 2020 09:00 PM PST  It was the legend's music label Evergreen Music Company that announced his passing.A trumpeter, Olaiya ruled the airwaves in the 19502 and early 1960s with a sound heavily inspired by Ghanaian highlife.As reported by The Nations, it was the legend's record label Evergreen Music Company. that announced his passing."The entire music world wish to announce the death of a Legend of Highlife music, One of the last man standing, the last of the original Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya OON," Evergreen Music Company said as reported by The Nation."We pray that the soul of the Doyen of highlife music finds repose with his creator while wishing the family and entire music community the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss." The cause of his death has not been confirmed. Olaiya was born on 31 December 1930, in Calabar, Cross River State. The 20th child of a family of 24, he was from a wealthy home. At an early age, he learned to play the Bombardon and the French Horn. After leaving school he moved to Lagos, where he passed the school certificate examination in 1951 and was accepted by Howard University, US, to study Civil Engineering. Olaiya instead pursued a career as a musician, to the disapproval of his parents. He played with the Sammy Akpabot Band, led and played the trumpet for the Old Lagos City Orchestra and joined the Bobby Benson Jam Session Orchestra. In 1954 Olaiya formed his band, the Cool Cats, playing popular highlife music. His band was chosen to play at the state ball when Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom visited Nigeria in 1956, and later to play at the state balls when Nigeria became independent in 1960 and when Nigeria became a republic in 1963. Olaiya renamed his band to the All-Stars Band when they played the 1963 International Jazz Festival in Czechoslovakia. He is survived by many wives, children, and grandchildren.  | ||
| Nigerian man reportedly stone fellow Nigerian to death in Kempton, South Africa Posted: 12 Feb 2020 06:57 AM PST
Nigerian man has reportedly killed another Nigerian, who is his relative, in a brawl that ensued in South Africa over a failed business relationship.In a statement released by the President of Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, Ben Okoli, said the incident happened in Kempton Park on Monday night February 10th, at 7:30 pm.The statement reads in part:"NICASA has received information from our ward leader in Kempton Park, where two Nigerians engaged in a fight that led to the death of one of them. The two Nigerians are related, from Orlu Senatorial zone of Imo State. .Our preliminary investigation revealed that the two Nigerians, one known as Batista and the other as Ide, got into fisticuffs apparently over disagreements on some money to be paid to some creditor. Batista, who was the senior of the two relatives hit the younger Ide with a brick on his head and pushed him to the ground. Ide fell to the ground hitting his medulla on the ground. He was rushed to Arwyp Hospital, Kempton Park, South Africa, where he died shortly after he was admitted".Watch video from the incident below: More pictures below:     | ||
| Dwayne Wade Shar6 his Experience Parenting a Transgender Child Posted: 12 Feb 2020 06:30 AM PST  Dwyane Wade's 12-year-old, Zaya, came out as transgender, and now he's sharing the experience with Ellen DeGeneres.He and wife Gabrielle Union are now proud parents of an LGBT child, he shared, and allies, but they had a lot of learning to do when their daughter came out. He said:First of all, me and my wife Gabrielle, we are proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community and we are proud allies as well. We take our roles and responsibilities as parents very seriously. So when our child comes home with a question, our child comes home with an issue, our child comes home with anything, it's our job as parents to listen to that, to give them the best information we can, to give the best feedback we can. And that doesn't change because sexuality is now involved in it.Once Zaya, our 12-year-old, came home… first, Zion. I don't know if everyone knows, originally named Zion. Zion, born as a boy, came home and said, 'Hey, so I want to talk to you guys. I think going forward, I'm ready to live my truth. And I want to be referenced as she and her. I'd love for you guys to call me Zaya.So, that was our job to go out and get information, to reach out to every relationship we have. My wife reached out to everybody on the cast of Pose. We just tried to figure out as much information as we [could] to make sure we give our child the best opportunity to be her best self. Once Zion came home and said 'call me Zaya' and was ready to take on this, I looked at her and said, 'You are a leader. It's our opportunity to allow you to be a voice.' Right now it's through us, because she's 12 years old, but eventually it will be through her.  | ||
| Esther and Frodd spotted together in Kigali, few days to Valentine Posted: 12 Feb 2020 02:44 PM PST  Big Brother Naija 2019 stars Esther Agunbiade and Frodd have traveled together for a trip ahead of Valentine's Day. The two former reality stars were seen on holiday in Kigali, Rwanda.The photos from their Kigali holiday were shared on their Instagram pages. Esther, who seemed to be having the best time of her life, shared more photos and talked about her experience.In some of the photos, Esther was seen participating in different activities like ziplining, archery, and more. She stated that she enjoyed the zipline but had a difficult time hitting any target doing archery.  | ||
| United Kingdom set to fine harmful online content source Posted: 12 Feb 2020 05:47 AM PST
The British government has concluded plans to give regulators the power to fine social media companies( Facebook and Twitter) for harmful material shared through their platforms.In a statement on Wednesday, the UK authorities; said it will give power to the telecommunications watchdog, Ofcom, to enforce a "duty of care" on companies, "to protect users from harmful and illegal terrorist and child abuse content".Companies that allow harmful material to flourish or don't remove it quickly could be sanctioned, the government said.Ofcom, which currently supervises the radio and television broadcasters, has the power to impose fines or even sanctions on repeat offenders by taking them off the air.The government added that it was "minded" to make the changes, but some new legislation will be needed for it to be operational. To this end, the officials would be working to draft a new law in no time. Nicky Morgan, UK's Digital Secretary said the new regulations would be "proportionate and strong". "We have an incredible opportunity to lead the world in building a thriving digital economy, driven by groundbreaking technology, that is trusted by and protects everyone in the UK," she said. However following the announcement, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, welcomed the development and said "a duty of care model that puts the onus on big tech to prevent online harms" is good. On their part, the free-speech advocates have expressed concerns about State attempts to limit activity that may be harmful but is not illegal.  | ||
| Posted: 12 Feb 2020 05:00 AM PST  Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye has finally addressed those who slammed her for appearing in a video with fake resurrection pastor, Alph Lukau, last year.Recall the actress had many dragging her for visiting the said pastor. Finally responding to all the hate, she wrote; Oge had explained why she visited the pastor last year saying she did this on behalf of her mum and sick aunt, and that the video, which was taken from YouTube, is from October 2018.   | ||
| Zlatan Ibile professes love for Davido says “I love you pass Chioma” Posted: 12 Feb 2020 05:00 AM PST  Sensational singer, Zlatan has professed his unconditional love for award winning singer and 'Risky' crooner, Davido.Apparently, the Zanku singer just joined the plethora of well-wishers that have congratulated Davido after his singles and "A Good Time" went platinum. The "Bolanle" singer congratulated Davido with a rather strange message that has caused a stir on social media since it was posted. He wrote, "Davido you know I love you pass Chioma! More wins God's favorite." While others have commended him for constantly supporting the singer, others slammed him for using such words to congratulate the singer. See the photo below:   | ||
| House Of Lunettes debunks claims that Tacha was dropped over ‘Bad Character’ Posted: 12 Feb 2020 04:30 AM PST  Sunglasses store, house of Lunettes, has debunked viral rumors that Big Brother 2019 housemate, Tacha was dropped due to her bad attitude.Recall that reports flying around earlier insinuated that Tacha was dropped by House of Lunettes after a short working relationship.House of Lunettes has now sent an Official statement via their instagram page, stating that any news which implies that the brand has a strained relationship with reality star, Tacha should be ignored. Read the statement below;   | ||
| Burna Boy shares stunning photos with his mother, Bose Ogulu Posted: 12 Feb 2020 04:00 AM PST  Burna Boy and his mother Bose Ogulu continue to inspire mother-son goals.The singer was recently up for a Grammy award and for the ceremony proper, he stepped out in a regal, patterned two-piece suit styled by Ronami Ogulu, which he accessorized with his signature Fela Kutidiamond pendant around his neck.  | ||
| T-Boss Celebrates as Daughter as She Celebrates Six Months On Earth Posted: 12 Feb 2020 03:30 AM PST  Reality star and former BBnaija housemate, T-Boss has taken to her social media page to share photos of her daughter while celebrating her 6 months on Earth.The reality star chose to cover her baby's face with love emoji to prevent trolls from attacking her.Sharing photos of herself, her daughter, and her cake with the words "Happy half" written on it, she wrote:  "I was sure. Actually I was positive that I wouldn't be that Mom. But I am. I'm soooo that Extra Mommie & My girl Loves it. She didn't just smash her cake but she actually fed me some & by feeding me I mean my whole body #HappyHalfBirthday my Beautiful Princess. You are such a Blessing & Shining Light to Us all"   | ||
| Angry Tacha reacts as hotel staff breaks into her room using Master Key Posted: 12 Feb 2020 03:00 AM PST  x2019 Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha 'Tacha' Akide went live on Instagram yesterday, to share her nasty experience at an hotel in Abuja.The reality star shared the details of the hotel on her Insta story while placing a call to the hotel manager to lay her complaints.According to the self-acclaimed serial entrepreneur, a staff entered her room using the master card while she was inside lying on the bed.Tacha said the hotel is not safe and she was going to move to another hotel.Her boyfriend, King Ladi was also curious as she shared a message which reads "WTF" on his Insta story.  | ||
| Zlatan Ibile: “I believe Olamide more than so many pastors” Posted: 12 Feb 2020 02:30 AM PST  Popular Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile has taken to his Twitter page to share his thoughts about pastors.According to Zlatan, he does not believe in many of them despite being a pastor's son.The "Bolanle" rapper went on to share his thoughts about YBNL boss Olamide, who released a new EP last night titled "999" saying he believes in him more than so many pastors. "Sorry to say i believe baddo than so many pastors ! I'm a pastors son too bad.", he tweeted.   | ||
| Cubana Chiefpriest consoles Ike Onyema as he laments over Mercy Eke’s increasing bride price Posted: 12 Feb 2020 02:00 AM PST  Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ike Onyema has spoken up on the reason why he hasn't tied the knot with Big Brother Naija 2019 winner, Mercy Eke.In a short chat with celebrity bar man, Cubana, the ex-housemate disclosed that Mercy's bride price keeps increasing by the day. He further stated that he's now competing with well known rappers and footballers in the world. Reacting to Ike's statement, Cubana consoled Ike, stating clearly that since he was the first to openly acknowledge his love for Mercy, then they would certainly make sure he's happy in the end.  | ||
| Ike Onyema and Mercy Eke love up at Mercy’s housewarming party Posted: 12 Feb 2020 01:30 AM PST  Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ike Onyema attended the housewarming party of his ex-girlfriend, Mercy Eke on Monday.Recall, Mercy had called it quits with the model on social media.During the party, the model was spotted whispering something into the curvy video vixen's ear as she leaned into his arms and she was heard jokingly telling him to go away. In another video, the model stopped Mercy from taking a photo with co-reality star, Omashola. On the 29th of December 2019, Mercy had announced that she will be celebrating her housewarming party while marking that the Sunday of the year.The BBNaija winner got embroiled in a controversy after she revealed she bought her home at the sum of 75million from realtor, Ned Okonkwo.After giving her fans alias Mercenaries a tour round her Lekki house, she hosted a couple of her close friends and treated them to a party where Ike couldn't keep his eyes and hands off her.  | ||
| Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter Simone Johnson, 18, signs with WWE to become a wrestler Posted: 12 Feb 2020 01:00 AM PST  Simone Johnson, the 18-year-old daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has decided to follow the footsteps of her dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather by joining wrestling.The WWE Network announced on Monday that Simone has signed with WWE and will begin training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. She responded to the news on Instagram shortly after WWE, writing, "To the little girl who fell in love with wrestling & said 'this will be my life one day', this is for you. I'm humbled, grateful & ready to work. Let's do this."Simone Johnson also told WWE: "It means the world to me. To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle but to carry on that legacy." "Simone knows she has a lot to learn," WWE head trainer Matt Bloom said. "She's hungry to learn and picks the coaches' minds, and the veteran Superstars', as well. She's not going to rest on her laurels. It's been a short time, but she's been crushing it." Her father, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is the first third-generation wrestler in WWE history. He was an eight-time WWE heavyweight champion and one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling history. Simone's grandfather, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson, was one of the two first African American World Tag Team Champions in WWE's history. He died in January at age 75. Her great-grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, started this dynasty of talented wrestlers.  |
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