Controversial media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has opened up about the heavy financial toll his outspoken criticism of Nigerian pastors has taken on his career. Speaking on the Leadership podcast with Stephen Akintayo, Freeze revealed that his once thriving business ventures collapsed following his public attacks on prominent religious figures. He…
Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has publicly called out filmmaker Bola Akande following the tragic death of rising actor Ola Lawal during a movie shoot. Reports indicate that Lawal died while on set for Akande’s production. In response, Johnson took to Instagram to express his grief and disappointment over the filmmaker’s silence since the incident. He…
Award-winning singer Wizkid has spoken about his success, attributing it to his clear vision. In a recent interview at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, where his documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” premiered, he shared that envisioning one’s goals is crucial to achieving them. According to Wizkid, one must “dream it before you achieve…
The Ojude Oba Festival is a colourful celebration organised every year by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu people and their commitment to preserving and celebrating their traditions. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning attendee, the festival offers a…
Pastor John Anosike, president and senior pastor of the New World Faith Ministries (Spirit Revelation Church) in Cape Town, South Africa, has made a striking prophecy about Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. In a video that has gone viral online, Pastor Anosike declared that Davido has been divinely chosen by God…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a renowned Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, known for transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating music, has passed. Our correspondent gathered that the Nigerian music veteran died at the age of 95. Ejeagha died on Friday night at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a prolonged…
American superstar Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has stunned fans during a live performance when her trouser unexpectedly slipped off mid-dance. The viral video captures the moment the singer quickly bent down, picked up her trouser, and calmly pulled it back up — all while keeping the energy of her show intact. Beyoncé’s backup dancers and team…
Nigerian singer Emmanuel ‘Ablack’ Makuochukwu has opened up on how he married a 68-year-old American woman, Kay, years after receiving a prophecy that he would one day wed a white woman. The 25-year-old disclosed this during an interview on the ‘Love Don’t Judge’ podcast posted on YouTube on Thursday. He said he had no idea…
Skit maker Lord Lamba has explained why many Nigerian celebrities who travel to the United States often return home quickly. Lamba, in a video, said the main reason is the stark difference in the cost of living between the two countries. Lord Lamba emphasised that while people earn in dollars in the US, the bills…
Folarin Falana “Falz”, the Nigerian rapper, has opened up on how crossdresser Okuneye Idris “Bobrisky” sought his help over the Naira abuse case. Last year, Bobrisky was in the news after he was arrested and sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the Naira. VeryDarkMan, the Internet personality, had shared an audio conversation purported…