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Author: Yewande Fasan

  • 67TH GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins three awards with ‘Not Like Us’ 

    67TH GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins three awards with ‘Not Like Us’ 

    American rapper Kendrick Lamar made history at the 67th Grammys, sweeping three awards in the rap categories with his diss track “Not Like Us”.

    He took home awards for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video, bringing his total Grammy wins to 20.

    This achievement solidifies his position as one of the most awarded hip-hop artists, just behind Jay-Z and Kanye West, who both have 24 Grammy wins.

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    “Not Like Us” was a pivotal track in Kendrick Lamar’s highly publicised feud with Drake, and its commercial success was unmatched. 

    It’s worth noting that “Not Like Us” made history as the first diss track to win multiple Grammy awards.

  • How my mother’s death changed my perspective on life – Leo Dasilva 

    How my mother’s death changed my perspective on life – Leo Dasilva 

    Big Brother Naija star Leo Dasilva has shared a heartfelt reflection on how his mother’s passing changed his perspective on life. 

    He emphasised the importance of living life to the fullest and finding joy in the present moment.

    Leo noted that his mother’s death taught him that everyone will eventually move on and find ways to survive without him. 

    He stressed the importance of enjoying life while it can still be appreciated, rather than sacrificing one’s happiness for others.

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    Leo Dasilva wrote on X: “My mums death really changed a lot about how I view the world.

    Everyone will live their lives to the fullest eventually and find a way to survive when you’re gone.

    You must enjoy your life while you still can and not sacrifice every part of you. It can never be fully appreciated”.

  • Most women have monetised dating, says Timini Egbuson

    Most women have monetised dating, says Timini Egbuson

    Actor and producer Timini Egbuson has shared his thought on the dynamics of romantic relationships, particularly in the context of financial power.

    In a recent interview with TVC, Egbuson argued that the monetisation of dating by many women has led to a situation where some financially stable men do not attach much value to women.

    According to Egbuson, some women equate lavish spending with love, but he argued that this is not always the case. 

    He stated that wealthy men can afford to lavish gifts on multiple women, making it difficult to discern genuine affection.

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    “The nonchalant attitude of some men is because there are a lot of women accessible to them. You know, once you have money, you have a lot of options. And that is also because a lot of women have monetised dating.

    “Some men know that when they spend lavishly on a lady, she would think they are in love with her. But that is not love because he’s a billionaire, he can afford to do the same thing for hundreds of girls,” he said.

  • Ayra Starr makes history as first Nigerian woman to receive RIAA Diamond Single

    Ayra Starr makes history as first Nigerian woman to receive RIAA Diamond Single

    Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first Nigerian woman to receive a RIAA Diamond single for her track “Santa.” 

    This prestigious certification is awarded to artists whose songs have sold over 1 million units in the United States.

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    “Santa,” which features Puerto Rican artist Rauw Alejandro and Jamaican singer Rvssian, has been a huge success, blending Afrobeat and reggaeton influences. 

    The song reached the top 20 on Billboard’s US Hot Latin Songs chart and secured the 140th position on the Billboard Global 200 year-end chart for 2024.

  • Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid ongoing conflict

    Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid ongoing conflict

    Grammy award-winning singer has cancelled her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, due to the country’s support of the M23 armed group fighting in eastern DR Congo.

    The concert, initially scheduled for March 22 at the BK Arena, will no longer take place.

    Tems apologized for initially promoting the concert without being aware of the ongoing conflict.

    She expressed her heartfelt regret, stating that she never intended to be insensitive to real-world issues.

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    “So I recently promoted my show in Rwanda without realising that there is an ongoing conflict between Rwanda and Congo. I never intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologize if this came across that way. I simply had no idea this was going on. My heart goes out to those affected. Conflict is no joke and I truly hope and pray for peace in this time”, she wrote on X.

    The cancellation comes amid international condemnation of Rwanda’s backing of the M23 group.

  • Actress Etinosa Idemudia criticised over comments on lady’s outfit

    Actress Etinosa Idemudia criticised over comments on lady’s outfit

    Actress Etinosa Idemudia has faced backlash on social media after she condemned a young lady, Athena, for wearing a revealing outfit. 

    Etinosa had reposted a photo of Athena with singer Ayra Starr, expressing disapproval of the outfit.

    “I stopped doing commentary videos because I don’t like insults, but some things are too much. This sweetheart’s outfit is a NO….. How can a girl wear this kain thing? See the two slippers on her chest. You no kukuma wear top make you dey waka for street naked. Respectfully, pls. Love and light,” Etinosa said.

    However, many social media users were quick to point out Etinosa’s hypocrisy, citing her past controversies. 

    Users accused her of being inconsistent in her views and lacking the moral authority to comment on the young lady’s fashion choices.

    One Instagram user, ufuozky_50, said: “Well for me u don’t have right over her dressing when she’s grown like u said ur a grown woman den she will clam down but till den let her enjoy her body bfr mother hood change her ok das is lif for me let her b shalom”

    Another user, nkemjika_adamazi1 argued:  “Aunty @etinosaofficial you are not the one to be giving such advice Nne . It’s not your business and you did worst..

    Aaron Leona Adaeze wrote: “Some people no dey like to learn from other people’s experience until they experience their own before them to hear word. Anyways life is a stage”.

  • Don’t accept money from senior pastors, it reduces blessings – David Ibiyeomie

    Don’t accept money from senior pastors, it reduces blessings – David Ibiyeomie

    Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has advised his congregation to refrain from accepting money from senior pastors, emphasising that doing so can reduce their blessings and hinder financial prosperity.

    According to Ibiyeomie, this practice is not supported by scripture and can have negative consequences.

    Instead, he encouraged his church members to focus on giving to senior pastors, saying this can attract divine blessings and open doors to greater prosperity.

    Ibiyeomie drew from his own life experience, sharing that he has never asked his spiritual mentor, Bishop David Oyedepo, for financial help, even in the face of challenges.

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    He emphasised that it’s not scriptural to collect money from a senior man of God and encouraged his congregation to prioritise sowing into the lives of senior ministers.

    “Can I tell you one raw truth? It may be hard, but never collect money from a senior man of God. You are reducing your blessing.

    “I’ll be the last person to collect a dime from Oyedepo, not because challenges have not come. That’s not how it works,” he said.

    “There are senior men to me today, and I can sow into their lives. But I will not go and say, ‘Pastor Femi, can you please help me?’ It’s not scriptural. Don’t collect money from a senior man; you are reducing your prosperity. Sow into the senior man to draw virtue for the next level”, he said.

  • We shouldn’t judge 2baba for his flaws – Daddy Freeze tells Nigerians

    We shouldn’t judge 2baba for his flaws – Daddy Freeze tells Nigerians

    Media personality, Daddy Freeze, has defended the music icon, 2baba, who recently announced his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. 

    In a video live on Instagram, Daddy Freeze cautioned Nigerians not to “cancel” 2baba due to his flaws, pointing out that many biblical figures, such as Solomon, Moses, and Abraham, also had weaknesses.

    Daddy Freeze noted that 2baba has never hidden his philandering ways, and that Annie knew about his past life before marrying him.

    He questioned why people expected more from 2baba, given his consistent behaviour over the years.

    The former OAP emphasised that cheating is 2baba’s weakness and that one shouldn’t judge him or cancel him for it.

    He also acknowledged that both 2baba and Annie had faults in the marriage.

    Daddy Freeze’s comments come after a viral video surfaced showing 2baba with his alleged new girlfriend.

    Daddy Freeze urged people to manage their expectations and give 2baba credit for his contributions to African music, rather than focusing on his flaws.

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    He said: “Neither one of them was an Angel or a demon. They both have their fault. I am close to both of them, so I wouldn’t take any side. But this video is out there, I might just react to it.

    “2face has been constant in this relationship. Before the wedding, he was like that. He had many women by his side. During the marriage, he had women by his side, so why did we expect that after the marriage, he would become a Priest? Maybe we were expecting too much from him. He has never shown us any sign that he isn’t polygamous. He had 5 kids before he got married. That is his weakness, that is his flaw. Let’s not judge him for it or cancel him for it. Let’s not forget his immense contribution to African music because of the flaws that Solomon, Moses, Abraham, and others in the Bible had.

    “All of a sudden, 2baba is the bad one. All those women saying, 2baba, we will show you, can we give this man some credit? He has been like this all his life. Before the marriage, he was like that; during the marriage, he was like that; how did we expect that after the marriage, he would become a Catholic Priest? Can you people learn to manage your expectations?”.

  • Toke Makinwa slams 2baba over public announcement of separation

    Toke Makinwa slams 2baba over public announcement of separation

    Media personality Toke Makinwa has condemned music super star 2Baba for who he handled separation from wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia.

    Makinwa expressed  outrage on social media  stating that 2Baba’s actions were unacceptable 

    She warned 2Baba that if he thought Annie was alone, he would have to face the collective opposition of her supporters.

    Toke wrote: “This is wrong on all levels and you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing this here. Bring it on if you think she is alone, let me tell you here that you will have to fight all of us”.

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    In another post, Makinwa emphasised the importance of women standing up for themselves.

    She argued that if women don’t support one another, they could become vulnerable to similar treatment. 

    Makinwa vowed to fight for Annie’s rights, warning 2Baba that if he attempted to involve the media, he would be met with resistance.

    She wrote “I’m not one for too much talk but what is wrong is wrong and as a woman if you sit on the fence on this one, if it misses you, it will touch your daughter or any female in your family. No one is innocent and if you want to bring  the media into it, knowing what is happening, we would fight for her”.

  • UPDATED: 2baba confirms separation from Annie, retracts hacking claim 

    UPDATED: 2baba confirms separation from Annie, retracts hacking claim 

    Music icon 2Baba has confirmed that he was the one who posted about his separation from wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia on social media.

    In a recent statement, 2Baba debunked his earlier claim that his account was hacked, saying “nobody hacked my account, na me talk wetin I wan talk”.

    This clarification comes after 2Baba’s initial announcement about his separation from Annie sparked controversy, with some fans questioning the authenticity of the post.

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    “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now, and currently filed for divorce.

    “I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life but because I love my people and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed my people. I love you all”, he wrote.