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…
Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has received new recognition from Guinness World Records, making her a three-time record holder. Ms Baci said she discovered that while she and her team broke the record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, they had also set the record for the largest…
Popular Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, has been hospitalised following a sudden health emergency that caused her to collapse. The actress shared details of the incident on her Instagram page, revealing that she woke up unable to feel parts of her body and briefly feared she was lifeless. Despite the alarming symptoms, Martins said she pushed…
The ongoing controversy between actress Doris Ogala and the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, Chris Okafor, has extended to include popular stand-up comedian Jephthah “Akpororo” Bowoto, as the actress threatens to reveal alleged past sexual misconduct involving the comedian. The public feud was renewed on Sunday when the comedian, in an Instagram…
Nigerian reality TV star, Phyna has claimed that the organizers of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija(BBNAIJA), are yet to pay her the monetary prize promised to her. While speaking during a livestream, Phyna expressed her frustration with the issue, noting that she has been complaining about it since 2024. The media personality…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has spoken on Burna Boy’s challenge at the Moroccan airport while travelling to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. The incident which went viral sparked reactions from fans who questioned the custom officers for holding the Grammy-Award winning artist at the airport. Motsepe, however,…
Popular Nigerian singer, Afeez Adesina well known as Destiny Boy has reportedly passed away. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that he died aged 22. The reports of his death started trending online on Sunday, 18 of January, 2026. Though the cause of his death cannot be verified, unconfirmed reports alleged that the artist died at a traditional…
Burial arrangements earlier announced for late gospel singer and worship leader, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, have been cancelled. The family announced the cancellation on Saturday through a video statement on Instagram shared by a close colleague and friend of the deceased, Lanre Alewilese. “This is to inform you that all plans and…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has welcomed a new child while still in detention, following his recent remand over criminal charges. Just five days after Portable was ordered to be remanded in custody, his first wife, Omobewaji, reportedly delivered a baby. The singer was arraigned on Monday, January 12, 2026, before…
A renowned businessman in Kapiri, Zambia, has been dumped by his girlfriend, who turned down his marriage proposal after she was reportedly embarrassed at ShopRite. According to available reports, a man identified as Nyirongo Robertson, 43, from Kapiri was dumped by his girlfriend. Robertson in the company of his friends went to ShopRite where his…
