Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo has taken to social media to celebrate after achieving an impressive milestone. She recently reached the 100 million listeners mark on international streaming platform, Boomplay. Chinwo gave glory to God for her accomplishment, as she noted that the ‘Kingdom of God is forcefully advancing.’ The popular songstress also expressed thanks … Read more
Ghanaian Hip Hop legend, Michael Elliot Darko aka Obrafour has dragged award-winning Canadian rapper Drake to court for sampling his song without permission. In 2022, Drake released the album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ and on the 6th track, ‘Calling My Name’, he sampled the 2003 remix of Obrafour’s ‘Oye Ohene’. The Ghanaian artiste is suing him in … Read more
Just one month after purchasing a new home, comedian OGB Recent treats himself to a Mercedes Benz. Michael Charles, a comedian and social media influencer of Nigerian descent also known as Cultist Boy or OGB Recent, recently spent over 40 million naira on a Mercedes Benz GLE. While the comedian hasn’t yet confirmed the rumors, … Read more
Just one month after purchasing a new home, comedian OGB Recent treats himself to a Mercedes Benz. Michael Charles, a comedian and social media influencer of Nigerian descent also known as Cultist Boy or OGB Recent, recently spent over 40 million naira on a Mercedes Benz GLE. While the comedian hasn’t yet confirmed the rumors, … Read more
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Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, a Nigerian street singer, is experiencing a momentous occasion as he surpasses 10 million song streams on Boomplay. The controversial singer celebrated his most recent achievement by posting a video of himself accepting his award. He observed how someone without a formal education like himself continues to advance in … Read more
Last Saturday, Chukwueze put on a masterful performance at the Bernabeu, handing the Spanish powerhouses their fifth loss of the season while scoring twice and helping to set up the third in a 3-2 thriller. A price tag of €80 million has been placed on Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze by his club Villarreal ahead … Read more
Afrobeats Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has disclosed that he made his first million at 17 and handed it to his mother. He said he had to make that decision because his mother needed the money more than him.The Dumebi crooner disclosed this in a recent interview with Z100 New York.He said … Read more
Burna Boy, a Nigerian Grammy winner, reportedly got $750,000 (N577.5m) for performing at this year’s Coachella, which was hosted at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The event is scheduled to take place over two weekends, beginning on April 14 and ending on April 16, 2023. Burna Boy entertained the audience for 50 minutes … Read more
Burna Boy, a Nigerian Grammy winner, reportedly got $750,000 (N577.5m) for performing at this year’s Coachella, which was hosted at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The event is scheduled to take place over two weekends, beginning on April 14 and ending on April 16, 2023. Burna Boy entertained the audience for 50 minutes … Read more
Nigerian Grammy winner, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy reportedly earned $750,000 (N577.5m) for performing at this year’s Coachella which held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The event is slated for two weekends starting from April 14 – April 16 and the second show starts from April 21 – 23, 2023. … Read more
A first-grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student is suing Virginia school officials for $40 million in damages, accusing them of gross negligence for reportedly ignoring several red flags on the day of the shooting, Yahoo! News reports. On Jan. 6, Abby Zwerner, a 25-year-old teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, and Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, have drawn conflicting responses online due to the price of whiskey shown on their table. According to Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate-past minister of transportation, Wike allegedly spends N50 million each week on alcohol using public funds. The outgoing governor … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, and Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, have drawn conflicting responses online due to the price of whiskey shown on their table. According to Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate-past minister of transportation, Wike allegedly spends N50 million each week on alcohol using public funds. The outgoing governor … Read more
Davido, a celebrated musician, has broken a mark on the music streaming service Boomplay after his new album, “Timeless,” received more than a million streams in the first six hours of its release. The eagerly awaited 17-track album, which was released at midnight on March 31, 2023, defeated several other albums to take the top … Read more
Popular comedian cum film actor, Ayo Makun, known by his stage name, AY, has opened up on losing 500 million Naira and not heeding to advice that could have averted it. During a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, AY lamented how he started a nightclub business that crashed after a huge investment of … Read more
Korra Obidi, a Nigerian-American dancer, has splashed millions on a new home in Los Angeles, USA. The dancer and singer exclaimed with joy few hours ago on her Instagram page. Aiming a jab to herself, Korra Obidi said that even if she has a modest smallest backside, she has been able to obtain a home because … Read more
Korra Obidi, a Nigerian-American dancer, has splashed millions on a new home in Los Angeles, USA. The dancer and singer exclaimed with joy few hours ago on her Instagram page. Aiming a jab to herself, Korra Obidi said that even if she has a modest smallest backside, she has been able to obtain a home because … Read more
Hisbah’s Commandant, Sheikh Sani Harun Ibn-Sina, who disclosed that they received an order from a court to destroy the alcohol, said they won’t relent in the fight against acts that are contrary to the teachings of Islam. The Kano State Hsbah has destroyed over two million bottles of alcohol in the state. Kano State Hisbah … Read more
Nigerian music journalist, Joey Akan has revealed that Don Jazzy owned Mavin Records spent a total of $225,000 to produce and release songs for five artistes in the first three months 2023. He said just seven songs were released for the signees, namely, Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Rema, Crayon and Magixx. The podcaster gave a … Read more
He made the revelation through his Twitter account while expressing shock at how expensive promoting songs have become in Nigeria. He, however, urged up and coming acts to not be discouraged by his revelation because all they need in the long run is to be consistent. Popular singer and songwriter, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known by … Read more
R Kelly A victim of RKelly’s s3xual assault will receive $4 million to be paid from the singer’s Sony Music royalty account. The Illinois Supreme Court granted Heather Williams priority access to R. Kelly’s Sony Music royalty account, to pay the $4 million default judgment awarded to Williams from a civil suit filed in … Read more
Popular singer and songwriter, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known by his stage name, Iyanya, has revealed that he spent a whopping sum of N52 million on the song he recorded with music star, Davido and Kizz Daniel. He made the revelation through his Twitter account while expressing shock at how expensive promoting songs have become in … Read more
Bobrisky Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has bragged about the amount he spends on his skincare products on a monthly basis. In his recent post shared via Snapchat, the self acclaimed ‘mummy of Lagos’ maintained that he spends over N2.6 million every month to take care of his skin. He stated that his skin cost millions … Read more
Bobrisky took to his social media page to disclose that he will use the money be set aside to feed people who have been fasting for days. Muslims began their Ramadan (fasting) in March and it is also scheduled to end later in April 2023. Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has revealed that he budgeted … Read more
This is the first ever African song to record this milestone. The song, “Calm Down” is off Rema’s debut studio album, Rave and Rose, which was released earlier in the year 2022. Nigerian singer, Rema is on the lips of everyone on social media, after reaching 400 million views on YouTube with his song, Calm … Read more
The song is off Rema’s debut studio album, Rave and Rose, which was released earlier in the year 2022. Rema Superstar Nigerian singer, Rema has achieved a major feat in his career after his hit track, Calm Down gained 400 million views on YouTube. It will be recalled that in December 2022, Calm Down had … Read more
This is the first ever African song to record this milestone. The song, “Calm Down” is off Rema’s debut studio album, Rave and Rose, which was released earlier in the year 2022. Nigerian singer, Rema is on the lips of everyone on social media, after reaching 400 million views on YouTube with his song, Calm … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria, FG disclosed yesterday that 1,940,004 vulnerable Nigerians are currently receiving N5K cash allowance, every month. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Retreat On National Social Investment (Establishment) Bill organized by Senator Yusuf Yusuf, APC, Taraba Central led Senate Committee on Special Duties, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, … Read more
Phyna BBNaija Level Up winner, Phyna is celebrating 1 million followers on photo sharing-app, Instagram. The Edo-born Influencer and reality Tv star made the announcement of her newest feat via her social media pages. Phyna celebrated her fans for staying true to her and for helping her reach 1 million followers on Instagram. Taking to … Read more
David Adeleke, the world-famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Davido has changed the life of a young tricycle rider. The young rider who is called Musa, was gifted a whopping one million naira by Davido recently. Davido gifted the tricycle driver one million naira for pasting his pictures in his tricycle. Socail media has … Read more