Gunmen have abducted a fast-rising Nigerian singer, Gnewzy, real name Emuemu Goodnews, in Delta State. The kidnappers are demanding $200,000 (over N220 million) as ransom. The singer, who signed on to Eric Many Records in December 2023 and is famous for his ‘Sneakers’ single, was abducted in the early hours of Monday. The record label, … Read more
Barely a week after requesting fans’ prayers for his health, Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has again captured social media attention. Portable’s resurgence comes on the heels of his fourth baby mama, Ashabi Simple, an up-and-coming actress and producer, infamous interview on actress Biola Adebayo’s ‘Talk To B’ podcast. During the interview, … Read more
An American-based Nigerian singer, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, known as Zuwa, has been shot dead in the United States of America. His father and former Nigerian lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, broke the news on Channels Television on Tuesday. He said his son was shot in the back of the head on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the death of … Read more
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has reacted to the N500 million lawsuit threat against her by Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley. In a statement posted on her Instagram handle, the actress declared she has no regrets fighting for justice for the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, and his family, despite the criticism she received. … Read more
Nigerian singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has pleaded with Kingsley Okonkwo, co-founder of his former record label, known as Kcee, to pay his seven years’ worth of royalties. Harrysong, in a post on his X handle (formerly Twitter), called on Nigerians to help plead with Kcee to release his royalties. The Delta-born artiste … Read more
The Nigerian singer, Iyanya Mbuk, simply known as Iyanya, has announced the recovery of one of the stolen jewellery pieces belonging to singer Adewale Mayowa, aka Mayorkun. Iyanya, through his X handle, announced that an individual returned one of the missing jewellery to The Grand Hotel in Calabar, Cross River State. The Calabar-born artiste emphasised … Read more
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has revealed the backstory behind ‘Thanks’, a track on his recent album ‘I Told Them’. Burna Boy via his X, formerly known as Twitter, stated that the song is a playful tribute to his grandmother who used to beg him to come home, but now worries so much … Read more
Nigerian singer, Afeez Fashola, widely known as Naira Marley, is seeking a public apology from Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, for alleged defamation and libel. The singer has also threatened to sue for N500 million if Ojo does not apologise. Naira Marley, represented by his legal counsel, Olalekan Ojo, issued a letter dated 12 December to … Read more
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has been hospitalised after his return from a recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK). The controversial artiste returned to Nigeria on Tuesday, 12 December, after a week-long tour to the UK. The Ogun-State-born artiste in a series of posts on his Instagram story pleaded for fans’ prayers. … Read more
