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Nigerian singer Oluwafemi Oladapo, popularly known as Slimcase, is facing backlash on social media after a video surfaced showing him prostrating before Burna Boy. The video captures Burna Boy walking into a club, where Slimcase is seen prostrating to greet him while greeting D’banj in an upright position. Netizens expressed surprise and criticism, pointing out that Slimcase, at 42 years …

Nollywood’s portrayal of romance has always been one to look out for. When a good romance plot is served to the audience, what keeps viewers glued is the chemistry between the lead actors. How they lock glances from their seats across the room, the sexual tension when they meet in public places, the yearning in their eyes—if the chemistry is …

Fast-rising Nigerian singer-songwriter, Uchechi Emelonye has officially announced a new professional name: ‘Chechii’. Known for her soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the artist revealed that the name change reflects her artistic evolution and personal growth as an artist.  Chechii, whose music has captivated audiences with hits like ‘Underwater’, and ‘Foolish’, shared that the name change is part of her vision …

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has issued a stern warning to singer Speed Darlington, who just got released from prison after a two-month detention over cyberstalking violations. In the early hours of January 22, 2025, the Grammy Award-winning artiste took to his Instagram story to warn the social media personality against messing with him. “If you like, misbehave again, you’ll go …

Nigerian singer and social media personality Speed Darlington has become the subject of news headlines after his release from prison following two months of detention. Darlington was initially arrested by police in October 2024 after Burna Boy filed a petition against him with the police. He was then re-arrested on November 27, 2024, while performing at a show in Owerri, …

The wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Beatrice, has returned to Nigeria,   Vanguard reports. Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a UK court in May 2023, over charges related to organ harvesting. She arrived in Abuja today January 22.   Recall that on March 23, the court found Ekweremadu, his wife, …

Think of some of the most powerful performances you’ve ever seen, chances are, the actors behind those performances have roots in stage acting.  From veterans like Femi Branch, whose journey began with the stage before gracing our screens in House of Ga’a, to globally renowned stars like Viola Davis and Hugh Jackman, the stage has long been a training ground …

Ruger has teased a new collaboration featuring rapper Zlatan. The hitmaker revealed this in a post on his Instagram story where he shared an image of the song which is one of the tracks of his upcoming album. Ruger raved on Zlatan’s verse in a post on his X account where he revealed he has listened to the verse over …

Comedian Trevoh Noah has been unveiled as the host of the 67th Grammy Awards. This will be the fifth consecutive year the South African will host the event with his first gig in 2021. The 2025 Grammy is set to be held on Sunday, Feb. 2, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the …

American singer Chris Brown has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging defamation and emotional distress over a docuseries that portrays him as a serial abuser. The series, which aired in late 2024, revisits Brown’s infamous 2009 assault on Rihanna and other alleged incidents involving violence against women. Brown, through his legal team, argues the documentary misrepresents …