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Author: Yewande Fasan

  • BBNAIJA: Tjay wins Head of House title for week seven

    BBNAIJA: Tjay wins Head of House title for week seven

    Big Brother Naija housemate Tjay has clinched the coveted Head of House (HoH) title in the weekly challenge of the “No Loose Guard” season.

    With a fast time of three minutes and six seconds, Tjay outpaced his fellow contestants, securing his spot in the house for another week.

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    The HoH Challenge, designed to push housemates to their limits, featured a series of physically and mentally demanding games.

    Tjay’s performance has earned him immunity from nominations, granting him a temporary advantage over competitors.

  • Biggie shocks housemates with no eviction week

    Biggie shocks housemates with no eviction week

    Big Brother has announced a “no eviction day” for the first time this season, leaving all housemates except the Head of House, Onyeka, in shock.

    Despite expecting an eviction as usual, based on viewers’ votes, the housemates were spared, adding an unexpected layer of relief and tension to the competition.

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    This unexpected turn of events has likely alleviated stress and anxiety for the housemates, but also keeps them on their toes, as they never know when eviction might strike. 

  • ‘Adedamola’ a tribute to African music legends – Fireboy DML

    ‘Adedamola’ a tribute to African music legends – Fireboy DML

    Fireboy DML’s highly anticipated fourth album ‘Adedamola’ is a love tribute to African music’s rich history, featuring collaboration with legendary singer Lagbaja amongst others.

    In a recent interview with Apple Music Africa Now, Fireboy credited Olamide, YBNL label boss, for suggesting the collaboration with Seun Kuti, describing the experience as “amazing” and “funny.”

    “Big shout out to Olamide, one of the A&Rs on the album. When we worked on the song together in the studio, he advised me, ‘I hear Seun Kuti on this,’ and the moment he said that it just clicked.

    He continued: “I just imagined him in one very dark room, spotlight on him, with the sax just blowing away, and it just made perfect sense to me. He’s a very cool guy, Seun Kuti. Amazing person, very funny, down to earth, and really hilarious. He has a very colourful personality and it was fun making the record with him.”

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    Fireboy also revealed that one track is dedicated to Afropop icon Wande Coal, inspired by his 2015-2016 records.

    He aimed to create a song that Wande Coal would love, as a tribute to his influence.

    “I recorded that in 2021, I think, in SPINALL’s studio in Lagos. I was like, ‘When the time is right, this record will come out’—it just made a lot of sense. I listened to the beat once and it just immediately took me back to 2015-2016, when I was listening to one of Wande Coal’s records.

    “It just sounded like something Wande Coal would love, something he would have loved to have spit on. I was like, ‘What would Wande of 2016 do? Let me just try that.’ It’s sort of like a tribute to him; [everyone] knows I respect him so much”, Fireboy explained.

    The album is a blend of nostalgic and contemporary sounds, showcasing Fireboy’s growth while honoring African music’s pioneers.

    By collaborating with legends, Fireboy demonstrates his respect for the genre’s history and commitment to preserving its legacy.

    “This whole album is more like a tribute to all the legends that shaped African music over the years, and also a testament to myself, of course, and my growth over the years,” he said.

  • FULL LIST: Eight Nigerians nominated for Ballon d’Or

    FULL LIST: Eight Nigerians nominated for Ballon d’Or

    The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by French magazine France Football since 1956 to honour the player deemed to have performed the best over the previous season.

    Over the years, Nigerian players have also proven to be worthy of this award after being shortlisted by the organisers.

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    Following Wednesday’s announcement, Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman joined the train of Nigerian players to be nominated for the prestigious award after his blistering performances for both club and country.

    Here is the full list of nominees from Nigeria and the year.

    1. Finidi George- 1995
    2. Daniel Amokachi – 1995
    3. Austin Okocha – 1995
    4. Kanu Nkwankeo – 1996, 1999
    5. Victor Ikpeba – 1997
    6. Sunday Oliseh – 1998
    7. Victor Osimhen – 2023
    8. Ademola Lookman – 2024

  • Joke Silva recounts final moments with Onyeka Onwenu

    Joke Silva recounts final moments with Onyeka Onwenu

    Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has shared her account of the last moments she spent with the late singer, Onyeka Onwenu.

    In an interview with WithChude, Silva described the events that unfolded at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, where Onwenu collapsed and later passed away.

    Silva revealed that she and Onwenu were seated at the same table and had even shared a dance moment during Onwenu’s performance of “One Love”.

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    After returning to their seats, Silva noticed Onwenu slump in her chair, unconscious but still with a pulse.

    According to her, efforts were made to revive Onwenu, including CPR and attention from doctors present at the party.

    She said: “We were at the party together at the same table. At some point when she was going around the room during her performance, she came to me and pulled me up, and we had a bit of a twirl.

    “She was singing ‘One Love’ and close to the (end of the) song we both went back to our seats. And it was when I looked across that I heard Shola Momoh saying ‘she’s not well, she slumped on her chair’. But then she was just unconscious. She had a pulse.

    “CPR was performed while she was laid down on the floor. We tried to revive her. We asked for doctors in the house to come and look at her and they did. Later on, I went to the hospital. And she was there for about one and half hours before she finally passed.”

  • Shallipopi to artists: charge according to your worth

    Shallipopi to artists: charge according to your worth

    Music star Shallipopi recently addressed the debate over high fees charged by Nigerian artists in an interview with News Central TV.

    He argued that an artist’s value is closely linked to the success and reach of their music.

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    “It depends on your music and where it has gotten, that’s what your price is going to be,” Shallipopi says.

    Shallipopi also emphasised that Nigerian artists who achieve similar streaming numbers as American artists should charge comparable fees.

    He also disputed the notion that Nigerian artists have overpriced themselves out of the local market, instead suggesting that artists should charge what they believe they deserve based on their success.

    “If your music has gotten the same stream as an American artist, you should be charging the way they charge but if your stream is not up to that you cannot overcharge”, he wrote.

  • BREAKING: ‘Zinwe’ duo evicted from BBNaija season

    BREAKING: ‘Zinwe’ duo evicted from BBNaija season

    The dynamic duo Zinwe, comprising Zion and Chinwe, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season.

    This development marks the fifth pair to leave the house, leaving nine pairs to battle for the coveted prize.

    The eviction comes after a tense nomination process, where five pairs were put up for possible eviction by their fellow housemates.

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    The affected pairs included Wanni X Handi, DoubleKay, Chekas, Zinwe, and Beta.

    With Zinwe’s exit, the competition is expected to intensify, and alliances will be tested.

    As the game proceeds, it is expected that the pairs regroup and reassess their strategies to stay in the game. 

  • Naira abuse: I’m still going to spray money, says Bobrisky

    Naira abuse: I’m still going to spray money, says Bobrisky

    Cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has declared his intention to continue spraying money at events, despite his recent six-month imprisonment for naira mutilation.

    Bobrisky, however, said that he will now exclusively spray dollars instead of Nigeria’s currency, Naira.

    He disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Bae U Barbie.

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    He said: “I am still going to spray money but I will only spray dollars, not naira.”

    Bobrisky’s decision came after his release from prison on August 5, 2024, following a six-month sentence imposed by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on April 12, 2024.

    When asked about his conviction, Bobrisky dismissed the notion that he is an ex-convict, claiming he cannot be convicted for spraying money.

  • Foluke Daramola solicits funds for ailing colleague

    Foluke Daramola solicits funds for ailing colleague

    Actress Foluke Daramola has made a passionate plea to Nigerians to help save the life of her colleague and production manager, Yusuf Olorungbebe. 

    In a video shared on social media, Olorungbebe is seen lying on a hospital bed, connected to life support machines.

    Daramola appealed to the public to donate towards Olorungbebe’s medical expenses, providing an account number for contributions. 

    She emphasised that no amount is too small and that every donation will go a long way in helping to save his life.

    She wrote: “I’m here again to plea on behalf of my very esteemed colleague and production manager, Mr Yusuf Olorungbebe; this is his state as of today, presently on life support.

    “Please, no amount is too small for him to live; your support will go a very long way in helping us thanks so much, everyone.”

  • Kassia, Victoria advise Chinwe to rest amid pregnancy speculation

    Kassia, Victoria advise Chinwe to rest amid pregnancy speculation

    Big Brother Naija housemates, Kassia and Victoria, have expressed suspicions that fellow housemate Chinwe might be pregnant.

    The speculation arose during a conversation with Chinwe, who had complained of feeling unwell and struggling during the morning exercise.

    Kassia and Victoria urged her to take a break and hinted that she might be pregnant.

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    They jokingly went as far as checking her eyes and palm to gauge her temperature.

    The development came just a week after Zion revealed to his friend Fairme David that he had been intimate with Chinwe, adding fuel to the speculation.