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Legendary Afrobeats singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known by his stage name 2Baba, has reemerged on social media to promote his forthcoming show at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. This marks the singer’s return to social media after announcing his divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. As he continued to receive backlash for announcing his divorce from his wife, 2Baba …

Meta has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations and other claims after the social media giant suspended him from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.  The payout resolves the suit Trump filed against Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly engaging …

Former grand prix driver Johnny Herbert has been dropped from his role as a steward in Formula 1. Governing body the FIA said that Herbert’s “duties as an FIA steward and that of a media pundit were incompatible”. The statement added that the decision was made “with regret” and that the three-time race winner was “widely respected and brought invaluable …

Social media users are reacting to a trending video of Emmanuella, wife of singer Kwam1, openly rejecting a portrait of herself which was  presented to her by a painter at his mum’s funeral ceremony.   The singer recently lost his mum and a party to celebrate the deceased mother was held in Lagos. At the party, Emmauella was accosted by …

A Nigerian woman, Aisha Lawal has said that Hausa men don’t post photos and videos of women they want to marry on social media.    “AREWA men don’t flaunt the pictures of the woman they want to marry on social media. So, if you dey date any Hausa guy and he dey always post your pictures and videos for the …

South Sudan has ordered internet providers to block social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests sparked by the deaths of its citizens in neighboring Sudan. The directive, issued by the National Communication Authority (NCA), came into effect at midnight on January 22, 2025, and is set to last up to 90 days.   The protests began last …

Nigerian media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has encouraged Nigerian politicians and officials to wear traditional attire when attending functions outside the country. ALSO READ: Cynthia Obi-Uchendu says she wants one more child and is hoping for a boy He made this statement in a post on his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote: I think Nigerian politicians and officials should …

Kafilwe Mabote, a stylish South African media personality, has shared a video of herself burning some of her clothes from a luxury brand.  Manote burnt all her Versace clothes and explained that she did so, rather than give them out because the logo – the Medusa – is a fetish.    After sharing a video of her burning the clothes, …

Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has suggested that Nigerian politicians should wear traditional outfits in and outside the country.  Ebuka made the suggestion in a post shared on his X handle today January 22.  The post Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, suggests Nigerian politicians should wear traditional outfits in and outside the country appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

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