A 36-year-old Nigerian national, Stanley Afaku, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, Ghana. Afaku pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted by the Sekondi Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Naa Amberley Akowuah. In addition to his prison sentence, the court ordered…
Afrobeats sensation Ruger recently shared insights into his financial journey during an interview with VJ Adams. Revealing that his very first music payment was ₦500,000, Ruger said he gave the entire amount to his church. “I didn’t use it,” he explained. “I gave everything to the church. The next payment was about a million —…
Kanye West is switching things up — once more. Just four years after legally changing his name to “Ye,” the rapper and fashion entrepreneur has now updated it to “Ye Ye,” according to newly filed business documents in California. As reported by Page Six, the change was submitted by his chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani,…
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been crowned Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, marking a major milestone in her career. The 22-year-old stunned fans and industry insiders alike by edging out a competitive lineup that included South Africa’s Tyla, Ghana’s Black Sherif, and fellow Nigerian sensation Rema. Her victory has quickly gone viral,…
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has finally taken delivery of his eagerly awaited ₦3.5 billion McLaren, and his beaming smile says it all. A viral video shows the Afrobeats icon watching with delight as the luxurious McLaren Sienna is carefully unloaded right before his eyes. Without hesitation, Burna Boy jumped into the driver’s seat, revved the…
The 2025 edition of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women list spotlights 16 powerhouse celebrities whose fortunes range from $700 million to over $3 billion. Despite a cooling in the celebrity-driven business boom, these women continue to thrive—thanks to booming personal brands, beauty empires, media ventures, and blockbuster tours. To secure a spot this year, a minimum…
Popular Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, known professionally as Falz, has shared his uncertainty about raising his future children in Nigeria, citing the country’s persistent security issues, economic instability, and the personal risks linked to his outspoken activism. Falz made the comments during a conversation on the Dear Ife Series podcast, hosted by Ifedayo…
American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson is making it clear that cancel culture hasn’t dimmed his light. In a bold statement shared via his Instagram story, Tyrese opened up about his experience with public scrutiny, describing it as a catalyst for success rather than a setback. Addressing the ongoing debate around cancel culture, the Fast…
Brad Pitt has broken his silence on finalizing his protracted divorce from Angelina Jolie, bringing to a close one of Hollywood’s most public and complex breakups. In a recent interview with *GQ*, the actor was asked whether he felt any relief when the divorce was officially settled in December 2024—over eight years after Jolie first…
Nigerian singer Qing Madi has raised concerns among fans after sharing a cryptic and heartfelt message on her Instagram story, following a noticeable period of social media silence and rumors about her mental health. The singer, who has maintained a low profile in recent weeks, wrote: “I’m sorry, I really am. I want to be…
