Pastor Jerry Eze, the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, has shared that he never imagined prayer alone could be a path to recognition. Speaking on a live talk show with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Pastor Eze revealed that NSPPD wasn’t even the…
Veteran journalist and broadcaster Jimi Disu has voiced his disappointment with the current direction of Nigerian music, particularly singling out Grammy-winning artists. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Disu questioned the artistic integrity of some celebrated Nigerian musicians, implying that their work often lacks meaningful content and social impact. “I’m sorry to say this, but…
An Ogun State Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ifo Local Government Area has sentenced controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months in prison with an option of a ₦30,000 fine. Portable was convicted on two counts—assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. The charges stem from an incident in November 2022,…
The family of legendary Juju musician Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has debunked rumours of his alleged disappearance, assuring the public that he is safe, healthy, and in good spirits. The clarification follows a recent social media post by one of his daughters, Damilola, who raised concerns over the singer’s whereabouts,…
Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo recently shared a pivotal financial decision he made at just 24, choosing to invest in real estate over luxury spending. Speaking on a podcast, Chude revealed that when he came into a significant amount of money in his mid-twenties, he bought a house in Lekki rather than splurge on cars…
Controversial singer and internet personality, Speed Darlington, stirred up drama at a club recently when he threatened to walk out after the DJ played a Burna Boy song. In a now-viral video, Speed can be heard warning the DJ in Pidgin: “I go go,” signaling he would leave if the track wasn’t changed. Not wanting…
On Friday, April 25, Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, remanded singer Terry Alexander Ejeh, popularly known as Terry Apala, in a Correctional Centre for the alleged mutilation of Naira notes. Terry Apala was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on…
In her newly released memoir Matriarch, Tina Knowles—mother of global icons Beyoncé and Solange—opens up about a deeply personal and unexpected chapter of her life: a private, short-lived reconciliation with her ex-husband, Mathew Knowles, after their highly publicized split in 2009. The couple’s initial separation followed revelations of Mathew’s infidelity, which resulted in the birth…
Nigerian singer, Spyro, recently sparked debate by saying gospel artists are in the business to make money just like Afrobeats stars. On Hiptv’s Trending show, he stated; “The people that claim to be gospel artists or gospel ministers are just artists — they are in the business to make money just like us in…
Renowned Nigerian gospel artiste, Olanrewaju Bolaji, widely known as Big B, has passed away. According to a statement released by his family, he died today, April 19, following a brief illness. It was gathered that the singer had slumped while performing at an event on the night of April 18. Despite efforts to revive him,…
