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Stella Damasus celebrates her Mum's birthday with heartfelt message

Posted: 11 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has taken to her official Instagram page to pen a heartfelt message to her mum on the occasion of her birthday.

The screen diva, in the message, described her mum as 'My Amazon queen, my Boss lady, my best friend, my confidant, my mentor, my teacher, my prayer warrior, my reminder, my cheerleader.'

"This woman gave birth to me and I am so grateful to God that I came through her. MARIA THERESE DAMASUS. Happy birthday, mummy. I love you more than words can describe.


"You have been there for me through thick and thin. My Amazon queen, my Boss lady, my best friend, my confidant, my mentor, my teacher, my prayer warrior, my reminder, my cheerleader. Thank you for everything mummy. I love you too much."


Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire & his fiancee Fern Hawkins announce the birth of their second child, a baby girl

Posted: 11 May 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire and his fiancee Fern Hawkins have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl.

The 27-year-old center-back took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to share the good news and revealed they have named the newborn child, Piper Rose Maguire.


He shared an adorable image of him and his fiancée with their newborn in the hospital and wrote:


"Welcome to this crazy world our second baby girl Piper Rose Maguire xxx You are SO loved."

Maguire and his fiancée Fern now have two girls. They welcomed their first child, Lillie Saint Maguire in April 2019.

Nigerians react as Ubi Franklin fumbled when asked the full meaning of JAMB

Posted: 11 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Music executive, Ubi Ofem popularly known as Ubi Franklin has been called out by Nigerians.

This is coming after the music artist manager and the founder of record label Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) fumbled when asked the full meaning of JAMB.

In an Instagram live session with Natalia Mufutau, Ubi brough up the JAMB discussion. When Natalia asked him what it means, he fumbled woefully as he failed to give her the correct answer.

"Joint Administration… Joint Admission and Management Board" Ubi said


For the record, the full meaning of JAMB is; Joint Admissions and Matriculation board.

However, Nigerians have taken to social media to mock the serial baby daddy.

See some reactions below:



Chris Brown celebrates mum, baby mama and daughter on Mother's Day

Posted: 10 May 2020 11:30 PM PDT

Popular American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor, Christopher Maurice Brown alternatively known as Chris Brown has in a recent post he shared today on social media, claimed that "God is a female."

Today is Mothers Day in North America and other parts of the world and singer, Chris Brown took to Instagram to celebrate the women in his life; his mother – Joyce Hawkins, Baby Mama – Ammika Harris and Royalty Brown – his 5-year-old daughter he had with ex Nia Guzman.

Sharing pictures of his mother, Baby Mama and daughter, Brown who recently gave Davido a huge surprise, wrote;


"HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ GOD IS FEMALE… my momma is a gos to me."


Making a second post which contained just a photo of his Baby Mama, Ammika Harris, he wrote; "I don't play when it comes to this woman right here… I love you momma ❤❤❤❤❤"


The singer also made a third post which contained a picture of his 5-month-old cute son, Aeko Catori Brown being carried by his mother, Ammika. And this time, he simply dropped a heart emoji as caption.

See photographs as shared by the singer on Instagram below;





Davido and other celebrities celebrate Naira Marley on his 26th birthday

Posted: 10 May 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Fast rising Nigerian recording and performing artiste, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley is 26-year-old today, May 10, 2020.

As the singer officially marked 6th year addition to his two decades of existence, his friends, fans and even fellow celebrities have taken to social media to celebrate with him.

Davido in his usual style of celebrating people especially up and coming artistes, took to his page on Instagram, shared a photo of the celebrant via his IG Story and wished him longevity of life.


While Funke Akindele-Bello asked God to bless him more, Lil Kesh simply wished him a happy birthday like a father would do to a son and Dremo had to use the fire and snake emojis to describe him.

However, Marlians worldwide have also taken over the social media space as they rain encomiums on the singer who recently warned his female fans to quit sending his nudes.

The screenshots below show how Naira Marley was celebrated on his birthday by Davido, Funke Akindele, Lil Kesh and Dremo.





Mercy Eke shares romantic video with lover, Ike Oyema

Posted: 10 May 2020 10:30 PM PDT

Popular media personality, video vixen and entrepreneur, Mercy Eke has shared a romantic TikTok video with her boyfriend, Ike Onyema.

In the video, the couple looked all shades of adorable as they acted out a song titled, 'Young, Dumb and Broke' by American singer, Khalid.


Sharing the video via Twitter, Mercy wrote;

"love is drama filled 😆😌 but we love it"

The power couple recently launched their reality TV show, 'Mercy and Ike', and during an interview, they both expressed their delight over the show coming to a reality.

Their fans were also elated about the development as it which would definitely bring their love life back to the front burner on TV.


Davido writes to his Late Mum on Mother’s Day

Posted: 10 May 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Multi-award winning Nigeria singer, David Adeleke simply known and addressed as Davido has taken to his official Twitter handle to celebrate his late mum on the occasion of mother's day.

Celebrating his late mum, the singer shared a photo of the deceased while carrying him on her lap.

He then asked her to continue to rest in peace while informing her that he is currently 'troubling' the world.

Davido lost his mother in 2003 when he was just a kid.

He wrote, "Happy Mother's day MAMA Keep resting in Perfect peace! We Dey worry dem down here. Wish u were here."


Tiwa Savage says she once bought 56 dinosaur toys for her son in a day

Posted: 10 May 2020 07:30 AM PDT

According to the music star, she would go the extra mile to get gifts for him to compensate for her absence.

Savage welcomed Jamil with her then-husband, Tee Billz back in 2015.

The music star made this known during a chat with American singer, Tamar Braxton on her YouTube show on Wednesday May 6, 2020, where she got to talk about life as a single mum and a successful career.


According to her, because of her busy schedule and tours, she missed out if a lot of new habits her son developed.

For Savage, to compensate him for her absence she would get him every and anything he asked for.


"I have to be very honest with you. First, I used to buy him gifts when I travel so when I'm coming back I will buy him everything. One time, he said he likes dinosaurs and I bought him 56 dinosaurs. I mean like a whole suitcase full of dinosaurs," she said.


Savage and Tunji 'Tee Billz' Balogun welcomed Jamil back in 2015 after their famous wedding ceremony.

'Living in Bondage' sequel is coming to Netflix this May

Posted: 10 May 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Nollywood's 2019 top-grossing film, 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' will join four other new titles coming to Netflix this month.

Play Network's multiple award-winning debut feature film, 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' is finally coming to Netflix.

The critically acclaimed thriller is billed to premiere on the streaming platform this May alongside four other Nollywood titles as confirmed by Filmone.

'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' is one of the most anticipated Nollywood films to premiere on the streamer following its massive reception in 2019. The movie grossed over 150 million in box office


Starring JideKene Achufusi in his breakout role, the movie is a sequel to the Chris Obi Rapu directed 1992 thriller, ' Living in Bondage'.

Simi explains what her new song ‘Duduke’ means

Posted: 10 May 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Singer Simi has explained to her inquisitive fans what the name of her new single, Duduke means.

The soon-to-be mum got everyone curious to know the meaning when she released the single three weeks ago.

Some even questioned if it's the name she would give her unborn child.

Simi has now taken to Instagram to explain what it means.

"So many people have asked me what #duduke – it's the beat of your heart or the beat of the drums you move your body to, or the beat you sing a melody to – it's whatever beat you want it to be 🤎🤎 – I know (you know) why I made this song, but I want you to make it your own. Enjoy yourself. No limits. That's the beauty of true music." She wrote on Instagram.


Wife of BBNaija Mike Edwards hits the streets cycling with baby bump

Posted: 10 May 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Perri Shakes Drayton, wife of BBNaija's Mike Edwards has taken to the streets riding on bicycle with her baby bump.

The expectant mum who recently announced that she will be having a baby with her husband, has decided to exercise herself as a way of keeping fit ahead of delivery.

Perri took to the her page on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter to share an adorable photo of herself clad in a dark navy-blue long sleeves top and black leggings while she posed for the camera.


In a brief tweet she shared, Perri wrote; "Good evening from me and my bump".

Refer to her tweet below;


Actress, Dayo Amusa ridicules an aspiring actress who reached out to her‬

Posted: 10 May 2020 05:30 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa has come under-fire on Instagram after she ridiculed a follower who reached out to her for help.

The follower told Dayo Amusa that she is an aspiring actress in need of help.

"Abeg ma'am me am an aspiring actress which to be one and need a helping hand", she said.

However, Dayo Amusa rubbished the follower by tagging her as an unserious person, adding that she is a joker.

"Who will waste his / her time to help you when you have not helped yourself??? You have access to the internet, you have an IG page, No skit, Nothing to showcase your so called talent & u dey fine help..You a joker", she wrote.

See their exchange below;


Lady accuses Ondo state house of Assembly member of taking all her money and promising her marriage

Posted: 10 May 2020 05:00 AM PDT

A Nigerian lady, @lusciouspeenut on Twitter, has called out and accused a Deputy-Minority Leader of Ondo State House of Assembly and Member representing Ondo West Constituency 1, Tomide Leonard Akinribido.

The lady accused Tomide of promising to marry her, taking all her money to fund his election and disappearing after he won the election.

Read below as she tweeted;

"This guy fraudulently lied to me that he wants to marry me. Took all my money to fund his election and disappeared immediately after winning the election. His friends and members of his family were in on the scam and they cheered him on."

She continued;

"After he had achieved his mission he sent @Bobbyoba to come and tell me that it was his mother who kicked against him marrying a non Yoruba. Every single thing Bobby told me that day I recorded it all."


Her accusation is coming shortly after the young lawmaker shared lovely photos from his traditional marriage ceremony on Twitter followers.

Tomide is yet to respond to the lady's call out, but people have already started reacting to the post.

The 33-year-old is one of the youngest Lawmakers in Nigeria.

Bobrisky showers praises on Tonto Dikeh says, “If I come to this world again, I will pick Tonto as my bestie”

Posted: 10 May 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Popular crossdresser, Bobrisky has taken to instagram to shower praises on his bestfriend, Tonto Dikeh.

The controversial male barbie was thankful for almost five years of friendship with the nollywood actress. According to him, he was able to sustain the friendship because he was loyal and submissive to her.


In his words;

"Awwwww two bestie looking beautiful ❤️. If I come to dis world again I will pick @tontolet as my bestie. Almost 5yrs of been loyal to her. Don't dare bring her gossip to me 😂😂😂 I will expose you. I don't joke with my friend o"

See his post below;


Davido reveals future plans as he clocks 9-years in the music industry

Posted: 10 May 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian singer and DMW record label front liner, David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, has taken to social media to reveal future plan as he clocks 9 years in the music industry.

The entertainment honcho made this big announcement yesterday May 8, 2020 via his official page on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter.

The singer who recently announced that the recording of his third studio album, A Better Time has been successfully completed, in a tweet yesterday revealed that he plans to hold a very big music concert next year, 2021 to mark his 10 years in the game.

Taking to his verified page on Twitter, the excited Nigerian artiste wrote;

Dropped my first song 9 years… That's crazy! Next year we celebrate 10 years! Trust it to be a carnival

Refer to his tweet below;


Eedris Abdulkareem – The 50 cent Saga: ‘How Charley Boy and Festus Keyamo betrayed me’

Posted: 10 May 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Eedris Abdulkareem has given an account on how Charly Boy and Festus Keyamo allegedly sold him out after his backstage and airplane fight with 50 Cent.

He made this know in an Instalive chat with music producer Samklef. Eedris Abdulkareem disclosed that he had a fight with 50 cent at an event organized by a multinational company after the American rapper insisted that all Nigerian artistes must leave the backstage when he stepped in.

He further disclosed that he had another fight with him after 50 Cent said he can't share a jet with Nigerian artistes.

Eedris also claimed the multinational company reneged on their agreement of giving him same thing they gave 50 Cent.

Eedris Abdulkareem also alleged that Charly Boy took money from the multinational company to blacklist him and spread" fake information" after the fight.

He also labelled Festus Keyamo as a fake activist who shuts up after taking money."


Fans react as Regina Daniels celebrates her Ex, Somadina

Posted: 10 May 2020 03:00 AM PDT

"Your missing ribs, you'll never get over him" – Fans tell Regina Daniels as she celebrates her Ex, Somadina

Popular Nigerian teen actress, Regina Daniels recently took to Instagram to celebrate her ex-boyfriend, Somadina Adinma in the most alluring manner on his 21st birthday yesterday.

This got tongues wagging and her fans couldn't help but express their sincere feelings towards it.

It could be recalled that the screen diva got separated from her heartthrob, Soma when she got traditionally married to Nigerian politician and billionaire, Ned Nwoko last year.

Her marriage to the nearly 40 years older billionaire stirred controversies on the internet as most persons alleged her mother pushed her into it, while some insisted she was too young for the old man.

However, fans reacted the moment she took to her official page on Instagram to celebrate her now estranged boyfriend on his birthday yesterday, insisting handsome Soma is her missing rib and doubt if she would ever get over him.

"Happy birthday to you soma….. you know I wish you the best in life…. keep soaring High" she wrote as she shared a lovely photo of her handsome ex.


Soma also replied her post as he took to the comment section and wrote;

"Gee fi life, God bless your beautiful heart and soul. I appreciate B"

Meanwhile, below is Soma's reply and that of some fans;


Simi – “God is good, glory to God!” Singer's tweet ignites birth rumours

Posted: 10 May 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Pregnant Nigerian singer, Simisola Ogunleye-Kosoko, simply known as Simi has sparked off birth rumours on the internet with recent posts she shared on her social media pages today May 9, 2020.

Recall that the expectant wife of popular singer, Adekunle Kosoko better known as Adekunle Gold, recently unveiled her near birth baby bump when she premiered the official video to her latest hit song, Duduke.

The singer stirred up speculations this morning when she took to Twitter and wrote; "God is good. Glory to God!!!.

Simi ignites birth rumours


The speculations even became more glaring when she headed to her Instagram Story and wrote;

"Who God has blessed, no man can curse."


Following the series of posts the pregnant singer shared, her fans have speculated she might have finally put to bed.

See their tweet replies below;



Fans celebrate Brymo as he turns a new age today

Posted: 10 May 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Nigerian singer, Olawale Oloforo, popularly known as Brymo has turned a new age today, May 9, 2020.

Some of his fans have taken to social media especially Twitter, to celebrate the music legend who turned 34 today.

The singer who recently shaded 99% of Nigerian artistes and crowned himself the only contemporary singer with the most creative songs in Africa, took to his official page on the micro-blogging app to retweet posts from his fans who have celebrated him on the platform.

A particular diehard fan, @SledgeBaba appreciated him for staying true to his course and never drifting away for a moment.

Writing further, same fan went down memory recounting how he acknowledged Brymo in his 2014 university final year project with an attached screenshot of his acknowledgement page.

Below are retweeted posts from some fans who celebrated their music idol as he turned 34 today.




[Photos]: Meet 70-Year-Old Designer, Vera Wang Who Looks Sweet 16 And Still Slaying

Posted: 10 May 2020 01:30 AM PDT

70-year-old bridal designer, Vera Wang has been sharing a number of stylish photos and setting social media ablaze with her perfectly toned, straight legs.

In a recent interview, the iconic designer spoke on how she developed such a great body and her sense of fashion and style.

"I work out most days, And of course, I have a hardcore fashion group, and me having my lifelong obsession with leggings, I had the opportunity to actually 'play' with clothes, something even a fashion designer rarely has the luxury of doing.", Vera said;

Vera Wang is best known for creating iconic bridal gowns, but it turns out the fashion designer can rock anything stylish without any fuss.

In a recent video, the fashion icon thrilled her fans as she was spotted exhibiting some dance moves.

See photos below;




Iceprince begs God to get him back to his good old days

Posted: 10 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Legendary Nigerian rapper, Panshak Henry Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince has in a recent post begged God for inspiration to enable him write a new song as sweet as "Whiskey", a hit jam he dropped 7 years ago.

The Super Cool Cats recording artiste and former Chocolate City Entertainment label signee is roughly 16 years old in the Nigerian music industry and has churned out series of hits such as Oleku, Superstar, Juju, Aboki, VIP and several other chart topping songs since his emergence in 2004.

Notably, Ice prince also has 3 great music albums to his name; Everybody Loves Iceprince (ELI) in 2011, Fire Of Zamani (FOZ) in 2013 and Jos To The World (JTTW) in 2016.


Ice Prince who recently condemned people who share their problems on social media is likely experiencing diminishing return in his artistic career and has therefore cried out to God for more inspiration to enable him reel out more hits.

Zamani's recent post on Twitter has made fans wonder how the mighty has indeed fallen.

He wrote;

"Dear God: Pls i want to write another story like i did with Bolaji and Lizzy on 'Whiskey' and still put it on a record as sweet again… Bless us with the vibe sweet Lord."

Refer to his tweet below;


Tunde Ednut tells Ladies – ‘Men are not your poverty eradication plan’

Posted: 10 May 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Nigerian Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut has disclosed that men are not poverty eradication plan for lazy women. While addressing his fans on Instagram, he advised ladies to work for their own money and stop relying on men.

He wrote:

"Men are not poverty eradication plan for lazy women. 'I want a rich guy that drives a mad car and has a house in Banana Island. Oh Emeka? That one is broke jor, I don't want.'

Men are not your poverty eradication plan, Lazy women read this….Go and work for your own money let's see how easy it is to get that Banana Island."

See his post below;


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