Celebrity

NOLLYWOOD actor, Seun Jimoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of “scapegoating” celebrities in its ongoing clampdown on Naira abusers. He was reacting to the news that the commission is set to arraign popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest for Naira abuse days after crossdresser, …

AFROBEATS star, Tiwa Savage has revealed what inspired her to become a musician. The ‘Koroba’ crooner said her dream was to become an actress but she delved into music because of a man she had a crush on. According to her, her crush was always around musicians so she ditched …

WINNER of the Big Brother Naija ‘PepperDem’ edition, Mercy Eke, has been hospitalized hours after partying with friends on a yacht. Newsextra24 reports that the reality TV star made this known in a post on her Snapchat. She also shared a photo of herself on the hospital bed, urging her friends to …

FORMER Big Brother Naija Housemate, Abiri Oluwabusayo, popularly known as Khloe, has confirmed she is married. Newsextra24 reports that the reality TV star made the surprising revelation after an Instagram gossip blog accused her of having a romantic affair with the husband of Nollywood actress, Stephanie Coker. The blog alleged that Khole …

NIGERIAN singer 1Da Banton has revealed that he wrote his colleague, Davido’s ‘No Competition’ featuring Asake. 1Da Banton also disclosed that he produced Davido’s ‘Na Money’ featuring Angelique Kidjo and The Cavemen. The ‘No Wahala’ crooner featured in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope. “I produced …

A cozy photo of Nigerian music superstar Davido with a U.S.-based model, Bonita Maria, has caused a stir on the internet, leading to widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship. The image, which shows the pair in an intimate pose, was inadvertently uploaded by Maria and quickly deleted, but not …

VETERAN Nigerian singer-songwriter Augustine Obiabo Amedu, popularly known as Blackface, has alleged that Shallipopi stole his intellectual property. Blackface claimed that Shallipopi sampled his iconic song ‘Enemy Plan’, a track that has been a significant part of his career, in his recently released debut album ‘Shakepopi’ without permission. On Sunday, …

NIGERIAN-American dancer, Korra Obidi, has cried out for help after suffering an attack in the United Kingdom (UK). Newsextra24 reports that Korra, in a post via her Instagram page on Thursday, revealed that she was attacked with a knife and acid during a live stream. Korra also said she was currently …

AUSTRIAN-Nigerian singer, Rose May Alaba, has said that she can’t date or marry a footballer. According to her, football players are to be “catered for.” She noted that her desire for independence and pursuing her own aspirations, would not be feasible if she were with a footballer. Rose May, who …

THE Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed deep shock at the death of Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as “Junior Pope”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Junior Pope drowned in Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday, April 10, while returning …