Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Bimbo Ademoye, has raised alarm over a copyright claim placed on her YouTube movie Where Love Lives, which she said has led to the demonetisation of the movie on the platform. Ademoye alleged that an individual identified as Emmanuel Davies falsely claimed ownership of a song used in the film, despite…
Actress and fashion entrepreneur, Omobewaji Oyediji, popularly known as Mo Bewa, has said women who earn more than their partners should be able to contribute financially to their households. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Oyediji stressed that marriage and family life should be viewed as a partnership rather than a competition. “A home…
A woman, Faliat, has prayed Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to dissolve her 30-year-old union with her husband, Hammed, whom she described as irresponsible, a flirt and a brute. Faliat told the court that she had learnt to endure their union for the 30 years they were together and that…
Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has shared her joy following the birth of her grandchild, describing the moment as a dream come true and expressing pride in her daughter, Ayomikun Alabi. In an Instagram post on Friday, Alabi announced that her first child has given birth to a child, following the unveiling of her baby…
The Nigerian gospel music community has been plunged into fresh grief following the death of gospel singer Taye Ojesina, popularly known as TJass. The sad development was confirmed on Friday by fellow gospel singer Olaniyi Olusegun Peters, who announced the news on his social media page. He wrote: “Another music minister. Taye Ojesina a.k.a TJass…
Diego Costa has described Antonio Conte, his former boss at Chelsea, as a “very bitter guy”. Costa was recounting the circumstances surrounding his exit from Chelsea in a recent episode of the Obi One Podcast, in a chat with Mikel Obi. Costa spent three seasons at Chelsea, scoring 59 goals in 120 games and winning…
Yeni Kuti, first daughter of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has weighed in on the escalating feud between her brother, Seun Kuti, and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid, saying the singer crossed a line by dragging her late father into the dispute. Speaking on TVC’s Your View on Thursday, Yeni said her reaction was not driven by animosity…
US YouTuber IShowSpeed visited Nigeria’s cultural and economic capital Lagos as part of his African tour on Wednesday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers. The YouTube and Twitch star’s tour kicked off on December 29, travelling through some 15 countries across Africa and drawing crowds at every stop. Rolling Stone…
Media personality Daddy Freeze has shared his perspective on the ongoing debate involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti, strongly cautioning against comparing the Afrobeats star to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram, Daddy Freeze praised Wizkid’s talent, describing him as a superstar, skilled musician, and songwriter, whom he called a “living…
Babafemi Ojudu, former senator and ex-presidential adviser, has criticised comparisons between younger Nigerian musicians and Fela Kuti, saying the late Afrobeat icon’s life and work remain “unmatched”. Ojudu shared his opinion in a Facebook post on Tuesday while reacting to the ongoing online dispute between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, Fela’s son. The 64-year-old said he…
