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Former presidential candidate and economist, Kingsley Moghalu, has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritize addressing the country’s economic challenges, stating that the ongoing debate over Kemi Badenoch’s identity holds no tangible value for Nigeria.   In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Moghalu expressed his views on the controversy surrounding Badenoch, a UK Member of Parliament, who …

The box office queen has done it again, breaking the record of Nollywood’s highest-grossing one-day performance with ₦87.8 million and the biggest opening weekend of all time with ₦206 million. If there’s one thing Funke Akindele knows how to do, it’s give us hits. And her latest December release, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has proven she’s still the queen of the …

From Ayra Starr’s bold, revealing outfits to Bloody Civilian’s preference for oversized, baggy clothing at times, female stars find themselves caught in the crossfire of public judgment, no matter what they wear. For Nigerian women in the limelight, it seems there’s no winning with the public. Just recently, on  December 15, 2024, singer Bloody Civilian who has cultivated a distinct …

Award-winning Afro-dancehall star Timaya has officially released the highly anticipated music video for his latest single ‘Mase’, directed by the renowned PinkLine. The visually stunning video showcases Timaya’s signature charisma, storytelling, and energetic performance style. The video’s vibrant and artistic direction highlights Timaya’s evolution as a music icon while staying true to his unique Afro-dancehall roots. The release of ‘Mase’ …

After the video of content creator Peller ‘proposing’ to his girlfriend Jarvis went viral, Jarvis has now cleared the air and stated that they did not get engaged. During a recent livestream, the renowned content creator clarified that the ring was a promise ring to signify her commitment to Peller and to wait until he returned from his trip abroad. …

A man from Northern Nigeria has said that he cannot live in the North if Nigeria splits and the North becomes a country of its own.  He shared this in reaction to an X user who claimed northern Nigeria would have been more developed if it was a country on its own.  Disagreeing with the original poster, the X user …

Hours after landing in Lagos Nigeria, American singer Chloe Bailey has been spotted hanging out with Afrobeats singer Burna Boy and social media is on fire and talking about it. Between December 15 and 16, videos of the pair together have circulated online ,and romance speculations and other types of speculations have followed, particularly because of the video of them …

Spotify has released the list of the most streamed gospel artists in Sub-Saharan Africa. The impressive growth of Nigerian music has impacted even the industry’s gospel arm, which has advent new stars whose music is reaching listeners across the globe. Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveiled a surprising twist in Africa’s musical tale. Africa’s love for gospel music reached new heights, with …

Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has opened up about the struggles he faced growing up, revealing that financial difficulties prevented him from pursuing higher education. The award-winning rapper highlighted his come-up story and the obstacles he overcame during his recent interview on the Listen with Osi podcast. When asked how he wants to be remembered, Ice Prince responded, saying, “I want …

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about the heartbreaking manner in which Nigerians switched up on her when her marriage to Teebillz ended in divorce in 2018. During her recent interview on the Receipts podcast on Spotify, the singer recalled how much love she received from Nigerians from the time she first became famous until she got married and had …