An Ogun State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ifo Local Government Area, has sentenced controversial street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months in prison, with an option of a N30,000 fine. Portable was found guilty of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. The musician was arrested in March 2023 after…
A video capturing a moment of apparent tension between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is making rounds on social media. The footage, recorded at an event hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Ibadan on Tuesday, shows the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released Nigerian socialite and businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, on bail following his arrest over alleged naira abuse. E-Money was taken into custody by the EFCC on Tuesday, April 28, after being arrested late Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos. He…
Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has reacted over the arrest of singer and businessman E-Money by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged Naira abuse, expressing solidarity with the Igbo entrepreneur. Chief Priest claimed that the arrest was driven by E-Money’s growing influence and his support for the southeast region. He reassured E-Money that…
Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has dismissed widespread speculations about his safety and whereabouts, declaring on Tuesday that he was neither missing nor kidnapped. The music icon made this known in a live video shared by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, following a social media storm ignited by his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye….
Some children of the legendary juju musician, Sunday Adegeye, aka King Sunny Ade, are currently at loggerheads over his well-being and whereabouts. A daughter of the singer and guitarist, Damilola Esther, took to social media to accuse her step-brother, Dayo, of holding their father hostage, and also booking him for events without honouring the engagements….
Ruth Thomas, wife of gospel singer Steve Crown, has stirred reactions online after kneeling to exchange vows during their wedding ceremony. In an emotional declaration, she pledged to be Steve’s “heaven of peace” and “steadfast support,” vowing to stand by him as his partner, biggest fan, and anchor through life’s journey. A video posted on…
Late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, was posthumously honoured with the Best Street-Hop Artiste award for his hit single “Ask About Me” at the 17th edition Headies Awards on Sunday. His family—including his wife and young son, Liam—accepted the award on his behalf, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. In addition to his…
The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated outstanding achievements across the Nigerian and African music scene. Among the early winners, Zerry DL claimed the Rookie of the Year award, while Davido was named Digital Artist of the Year. Rema took home Afrobeats Album of the Year for his project HEIS, and…
Music legend 2Baba has officially introduced his new partner, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, to his family in a video that has since gone viral. The introduction follows a rocky chapter in 2Baba’s personal life, including a widely publicised breakup with his longtime partner, Annie Macaulay, and an emotional plea from his mother urging Natasha to distance…