Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has made his relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole official on Instagram. The 18-year-old footballer posted a cozy photo of the pair in celebration of Nicole’s 25th birthday, confirming rumors that had been circulating in recent weeks. The post came shortly after Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s dramatic 3-2…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports claiming that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been declared wanted. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Police described the so-called “wanted notice” circulating on social media as false, misleading, and not issued by the Force. The viral poster, which featured the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the shutdown of 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting offensive content and violating Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. This enforcement followed the submission of the 2024 Compliance Report by major service providers, including…
Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Face Idibia’s classic hit “African Queen” taking the coveted number one spot. Wizkid emerges as the only artist with two entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” landing at No. 2 and the global smash “Essence” featuring Tems at…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayoleyi Solomon, popularly known as Reekado Banks, has opened up about his decision to leave Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, describing it as “premature.” In a recent interview snippet shared on Instagram by Echo Room Podcast on Tuesday, the singer explained that there was no conflict behind his exit. Rather, he was young…
Nigerian rapper M.I. Abaga recently opened up about the unwavering support of his wife, Eniola Mafe, in both his personal life and career. During a recent episode of the Outside The Box podcast, the music star revealed that Eniola was the very first person to financially back him when he started raising funds for his…
Singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to 42 months (3.5 years) in a U.S. federal prison following his conviction in a wire fraud case. The sentence was handed down on Friday, August 15, in a Florida courtroom, months after Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of defrauding businesses of over $1 million.…
Veteran Nigerian actor Segun Remi, widely recognized by his stage name Chief Kanran, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 72. Chief Kanran was a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, celebrated for his distinctive style, humor, and powerful performances in numerous stage plays and movies spanning several decades. The cause of his…
Lorna Raver, the American actress best known for her chilling roles in horror films, has passed away at the age of 81. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Raver died on May 12, 2025. News of her death surfaced through the “In Memoriam” section of SAG-AFTRA’s Summer 2025 magazine. No official cause of death has been…
Comedian Klintoncod has expressed skepticism over reports that socialite Cubana Chief Priest was denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from attending Davido’s wedding in Miami last week. In a post shared on X, Klintoncod questioned the credibility of the claim, pointing out that Chief Priest—who he described as wealthy and educated—was allegedly denied a visa,…
