Nigerian music lovers are buzzing after Billboard released its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Baba’s African Queen taking the number one spot. Wizkid’s Ojuelegba came second, while Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) was ranked third. Rema’s Calm Down secured fourth place, and Wizkid’s Essence featuring Tems claimed the fifth spot. Billboard…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Chief Fabian Adibe, a veteran of Nollywood, has passed away at the age of 82. Celebrity journalist Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the actor’s death early on Wednesday, posting that “Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adibie, is dead. Died 2:30 am this morning.” The news of his passing immediately sparked an outpouring of grief across social media…
Controversial singer Naira Marley has shared his account of events surrounding the death of his former signee, Mohbad, in a video on YouTube. Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 27. Naira Marley was acquitted of any wrongdoing in February by a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos, and…
A Nigerian woman, Adesuwa Ujiadughele, has celebrated the arrival of her twin baby girls in her 50s. Sharing the joyful news in a Facebook post on Monday, August 18, 2025, Ujiadughele described the journey to motherhood at her age as a challenging one but expressed gratitude to God for seeing her through. “The waiting is…
Nigerian broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has formally apologized to Naira Marley over the allegations of being involved in Mohbad’s death. Oriyomi also announced that he is raising the ban that was placed on the singers tracks at Agidigbo FM. He stated that the radio station will resume playing his songs. Oriyomi in 2024 had placed a…
Clem Ohameze, the Nollywood actor, has refuted viral claims about his health and alleged estrangement from his children. The controversy began when a Facebook user Okwuluora 1 shared concerns about Ohameze’s welfare, while claiming the actor had suffered financial difficulties. “Clem Ohameze has been on my mind for over a year now, but I don’t…
A female passenger of Ibom Air, identified as Comfort Emmanson, has cried out in pain and frustration after a viral video allegedly exposing her body circulated widely on the internet. In a tearful lament, Comfort said that since her release from detention, she has been unable to go out freely because of the shame and…
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Tacha is attempting to make history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most makeovers in 24 hours. The record attempt will be the highlight of her three-day beauty festival, held from October 10 to 12, 2025, at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History. Tacha stated…
Comfort Emmanson, the viral Ibom Air passenger, has refuted widespread reports that she has filed a lawsuit against the federal government of Nigeria, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and others. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger was forcefully removed from the airline’s aircraft on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Our correspondent reported that…
A man, Jimoh, has approached Grade A Customary Court, Mapo 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that his 25-year-old wedlock with his wife, Aminat, be dissolved on the grounds of lack of love and care, domestic violence and abandonment. Jimoh stated that Aminat walked out of their marriage after living together for 18…