Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has picked a favourite between two of the greatest active African musicians, Davido and Burna Boy. Featuring on the Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Akon was asked to choose between Davido and Burna Boy and without wasting time, he picked Davido. The singer said his choice of Davido
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Music: My Mass Comm degree is not a waste, Simi brags
Popular singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has said that her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication is not a “waste.” Recall that Simi bagged a Mass Communication degree from the prestigious Covenant University, but tossed her certificate aside for the mic. However, the singer has insisted that her degree “did not waste”
Read moreThreads: Twitter threatens lawsuit against Meta over new platform
The parent company of Meta, Instagram on Wednesday, July 5, introduced Threads, a text-based companion to Instagram that is similar to other text-based social platforms, including Twitter. Meta owner, Zuckerberg on Thursday, announced that Threads had already signed up 30 million users on its first day, vastly dwarfing competitors. Hours after the new App was
Read moreEx-BBNaija star shocks fans, displays photos of marriage to music star
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality star, Erica Nlewedim has shocked many of her fans after revealing that she has been married to singer, Wande Coal for a year. The reality star, who made the shocking revelation via her official Twitter handle on Tuesday night, said it was their wedding anniversary. Sharing a photo of herself
Read more22 yr old Canadian actor dies after surgeries to change his look
…the Canadian actor had 12 cosmetic procedures over the last year A twenty two year-old Canadian actor named Saint Von Colucci has died after undergoing surgeries to look like K-pop superband BTS’ singer Jimin. The actor died at a South Korean hospital on Sunday morning. Von Colucci died after suffering complications from the cosmetic procedures he
Read moreNollywood actor’s son slumps, dies playing football
Kambilinachukwu Edochie, first son of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie is dead. The 16-year-old reportedly collapsed on Wednesday while playing football in school. Sister to his mother, May said the deceased had developed seizure and was rushed to the Hospital where he was confirmed dead. May, who was at the scene said the boy had read
Read moreJust In: Rapper Costa Titch dies on stage in Johannesburg
…Costa Titch most recently signed a deal with Akon’s record label, Konvict Kulture Popular South African rapper, Costa Tsobanoglou, professionally known as Costa Titch is dead. The artiste reportedly died while thrilling fans at the Ultra Music Festival held in Johannesburg on Saturday. Videos making the rounds on the internet, revealed that the singer fell
Read moreSouth African rapper, AKA, 1 other gundown on Friday night
…Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire on AKA just before 10pm South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead on Florida Road Friday night, police sources in Durban have confirmed. Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard was also wounded, while an unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of
Read moreCelebrity: Palm wine tapper builds manson, buys Mercedes Benz
…the affluent palm wine tapper said he made as much as N7000 on each gallon A 37-year-old Nigerian Palm Wine Tapper, Mr Eze Innocent Nnaemeka popularly known as Spider has built a two-storey building and also bought a Mercedes Benz. The Enugu born palm wine tapper said that he spends 19 hours of 24 hours,
Read moreCount me out of politics, too big for my neck to carry – Nkem Owoh
…says I have tried to reject Nigerian politics in its entirety Veteran Nolywood actor, Nkem Owoh said he shunned politics because he liked using his personality to make people happy. He said despite attempts by people to lure him into politics, he rejected the bid because he might get to heights where he would become
Read moreNigerian ace comedian, Julius Agwu divorces wife
…Julius Agwu had in a recent interview said, “My wife said she was not marrying me again Nigerian ace comedian, Julius Agwu, has confirmed that his marriage to Ibiere (nee Maclayton) has ended. He claimed his wife stated that she was tired of being married to him. Earlier in the year, there had been reports
Read moreN-Power Fraud: ICPC releases D’banj, says probe ongoing
…D’banj was detained by ICPC over his involvement in the alleged diversion of funds Pop star, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj has regained freedom after spending two nights in detention. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC stated that it had released D’banj, but investigations were ongoing. Recall that D’banj was
Read moreICPC arrests, detains singer, D’banj for alleged N-Power fraud
…sources say D’Banj would be arraigned in court this week, for an extended remand order The Afro Pop maestro, Oladapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj, has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over alleged fund diversion. The Daily Vendor learnt that the singer was alleged to have diverted
Read moreNollywood star, Hanks Anuku debunks mental health video
…Video of Hanks Anuku wandering the streets in tattered clothes went viral on Monday Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, has debunked viral rumours about his mental health. Videos of a man, believed to be Anuku, wandering the streets in tattered clothes went viral on Monday, sparking rumours that he was mentally ill. While his colleague, Shan
Read morePolice speak on autopsy report of Davido’s son
… says Ifeanyi died from drowning The Lagos State Police Command says that the autopsy carried out on the corpse of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Davido and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, indicated that the deceased died due to drowning. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday, saying
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