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Author: Yewande Fasan

  • ‘We started Afrobeats but Nigerian artists charge in dollars to perform’ – Do2dtun

    ‘We started Afrobeats but Nigerian artists charge in dollars to perform’ – Do2dtun

    Media personality Dotun Ojuolape popularly known as Do2dtun has knocked off Nigerian artists who demand to be paid in dollars for performances in the country. 

    The radio host took to social media to express his displeasure, highlighting the growing trend of local talent who prefers dollar payment.

    He claimed despite the fact that the musicians and genres are indigenous to the country, booking payments are now made in US dollars, even for performances in Nigeria.

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    Do2dtun, tagging it as “bizarre and unusual development”, condemned the recent trend.

     Do2dtun wrote: “This Afrobeat we all built together, na Una go use Una hands spoil am. You now charge your own people in dollars. Forget to unlock the togetherness the genre gives you and your people. Quite strange and bizarre.”

  • Mr Eazi confirms marriage with Temi Otedola

    Mr Eazi confirms marriage with Temi Otedola

    Singer and serial entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has officially confirmed his marriage to Temi Otedola, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola.

    Recall that Eazi proposed to Temi in April 2022.

    There have been reports that the duo secretly got married this year.

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    Confirming it in a birthday message to Chief Femi Otedola, the ‘Skin Tight’ crooner described the billionaire businessman as “Father-inlaw.”

    Sharing a picture of himself and Femi Otedola via X, he wrote: “I only wear white when I’m with the Father Inlaw! Happy Birthday, Sir @realFemiOtedola.”

  • Actress Mary Njoku pays tribute to late sister 12 years after

    Actress Mary Njoku pays tribute to late sister 12 years after

    Movie producer Mary Njoku Remmy has penned a tribute to her late sister, Eucharia Remmy who passed away 12 years ago. 

    The mother of three, via her Instagram post, remembered how she got a call informing her of the passing of her sister.

    Mary also informed her late sister some of her accomplishments in the past years.

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    In her words: “Exactly this time, 12yrs ago, someone called my phone. Boko Haram!!
    And you are Gone! I was alone.
    I still am. Alone.
    Cos you left a void almost impossible to fill. And I devoted the rest of my life to being the Super Sister you will forever be proud of. So, NWAKAEGO REMMY here are few updates…
    * I made the prestigious Forbes List as 50 most Influential women in Africa!! The same FORBES o! If you were here, you for sew Aso Ebi for the mata. DCC for tire for you 
    * The company I founded (ROK) is growing bigger.
    * I hit my yearly target in 7months! And set a new one for myself 
    * Invested in some of the best film equipments in the world!
    * Started making content for Bigger screens
    * Signed new Deals with big firms.
    * Featured in 3 of my movies this year ( you always wanted me to continue Acting)
    * Made a new friend ( could have used your vetting skills)
    * Jason and I are still together. Infact, he married me again last year. Same Annoying Jason.
    * Obinna is 10 now. Kaego 8 and looking more like you. And Nnenna is straight A student.
    * I visited Maldives 2ce last year. It’s looks as good as the pictures we saw on magazines.
    * I still don’t like crabs, if you were here, I still wouldn’t eat it with you.
    * I got my grey hair before 40! 2 strands
    Till will meet again. Miss you Bestie
    #rip #ripEuchariaRemmy”.

  • My son’s father hypnotised me into s3x – Actress Ashabi Olorisha

    My son’s father hypnotised me into s3x – Actress Ashabi Olorisha

    Actress Adedola Aderonke aka Ashabi Olorisha has narrated the painful experience with her baby’s father who charmed her into having s3x with him.

    In an interview with Biola Bayo on her Talk Show Talk to B, she claimed she was just friends with her baby’s father as she was in a relationship at that time.

    According to her, he was always visiting her because of the strong bond they had and she didn’t know how it happened that they had s3x.

    She stated that their intimacy got her pregnant and up till now, she can’t explain how they had s3x.

    “I was in a relationship, but my baby father charmed me to have s3x with me.

    “My son’s father was just my friend, he didn’t toast me. We were just friends and I had my own boyfriend, who was a Major in the Army, and there was another man who my family wanted me to marry because he is from Ikorodu.

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    “The first time I slept with my friend, I got pregnant. I didn’t even know what led us to get intimate, cause my mother didn’t like him because of his tribe”.

    The Yoruba actress, who has since relocated to the US, broke down in tears as she spoke about the challenges her son faced in the UK because he didn’t have papers.

    She said he was squatting with his cousin, who got married to a Muslim and her husband made the house hell for him as he tried forcing him into their religion.

    “My son suffered because I was in the US, I didn’t have papers, my son was also in the UK and he didn’t have papers and he was leaving with my cousin.

    “My son is a Christian and my cousin wanted to get married to a Muslim, who told my son to remove the cross he was always wearing and to start praying with them on the mat,” she said.

  • Toke Makinwa hits 39, says I’m truly blessed, grateful

    Toke Makinwa hits 39, says I’m truly blessed, grateful

    Show host Toke Makinwa has celebrated her 39th birthday with a few guests in attendance.

    The podcaster celebrated her new age amidst love and cheers from family, friends and colleagues.

    Toke Makinwa shared she is doing what she loves, experiencing miracles and just discovering more of herself.

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    “My birthday this year was spent just how I wanted it. Family and a few good men. I am in my happy era and I’m truly blessed and grateful to be here, doing what I love, living, believing, experiencing miracles and just discovering more.I am over joyed and thankful to you all for celebrating me. Lagos people we shall turn up when I get back.Full birthday content loading…,” she wrote.

  • Wizkid announces four-year musical break, mulls playing golf

    Wizkid announces four-year musical break, mulls playing golf

    Celebrity singer Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has announced he is taking a four-year break from music.

    Wizkid revealed this in a series of Instagram posts on Sunday.

    According to him, he would be taking four or five years off the music scene.

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    “Back in 4 years, make una papa chop him money small or maybe five or I fit still go dey play ball now.

    “Or make I start dey play golf, Fifa or wrestling b*tch!”All of una dey craze! Everybody dey mad.

    “On some G shit, I hope you mofuckas alright body mind and soul and taking time out to enjoy with your loved ones,” Wizkid wrote.

  • Grateful KieKie recounts days of little beginnings

    Grateful KieKie recounts days of little beginnings

    Content creator Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori aka Kiekie has reflected on her grass to grace story in a video online.

    Kiekie shared a video showing the moment she started her career as a girl who had to beg for shows.

    The mother of one noted that those who came after her were already flying high but she was encouraged by her parents to keep pressing on.

    She said that she held on to God all through her journey.

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    “GRATITUDE. FRIDAY. My friend @officialtaiwoadeyemi sent my a thought provoking message on Monday and I paused to take a look back and it’s nothing but unquantifiable testimonies..I remember the days people I started before were flying over me and I questioned a lot of things. But my parents will tell me then, “don’t be anxious, don’t be envious, your time will come”. In this moment I realized I had to continue pushing not like I had another option. I held on to God, He took me in arms and He hasn’t let go since then. And neither will I.FOREVER GRATEFUL. GOD is not done @lamboginny”,” she wrote.

  • Tonto Dikeh seeks help on outfit for ex’s wedding

    Tonto Dikeh seeks help on outfit for ex’s wedding

    Actress-cum-politiician Tonto Dikeh has requested advice on what to wear to her ex’s wedding.

    The mother of one said on Instagram that her ex is getting married to her friend tomorrow and she totally forgot about it.

    Unsure of her choice of outfit, she noted not having a personal assistant isn’t good for her.

    Speaking of her ex, she said she loves him for his soon to be wife because when he was with her, he almost ran mad.

    She added that if she didn’t make the wedding, she would be seen as a bitter ex plus she has been paid to be there.

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    “I honestly need a PA, My ex is getting married to my friend tomorrow. I totally forgot, don’t have an outfit, I love them both.
    He honestly deserves this happiness because I almost made that man run mad.
    If I don’t make this wedding I’ll be seen as a bitter ex plus I was paid to be there.
    I need an outfit”, she said.

    She clarified that her ex didn’t meet her friend when they were together.

    “No, he didn’t meet her when we were together,” she wrote.

  • Phyna bows to pressure, apologises for abortion statement

    Phyna bows to pressure, apologises for abortion statement

    BBNaija Level up winner Josephina Ijeoma Otabor aka Phyna has bowed to pressure and apologised over her derogatory statement on ladies about abortion.

    The Nation gathered Phyna had been on the chopping board for her offensive and controversial statement of “There’s no woman that can say she hasn’t done abortion once or twice”.

    Her statement which didn’t sit well with many netizens, was widely criticised by thousands of Nigerians on social media including her celebrity colleagues.

    However, retracting her words in a statement released on her page, the reality star noted that she was misunderstood by the public.

    “Good day to all and sundry, I am Josephina Otabor a.k.a Phyna and I write this statement to address the issues concerning my interview about a very sensitive topic and I inaccurately suggested “all” women have engaged in it.

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    “Firstly, I would like to address the fact that in as much as I was misunderstood, I didn’t mean to project it on every female gender. I will never encourage abortion.

    “I admit that I was being too expressive in the heat of the interview hence my assertions. I will reiterate that abortion is not a thing I stand for and I should not be seen in that light and I admit to all mistakes made.

    “I want to use this medium to thank my fans, family and friends for their constant love and support, I don’t intend to let you down.Thank you, Phyna”, her statement reads.

  • Only virgins are safe, others have engaged in abortion – Phyna

    Only virgins are safe, others have engaged in abortion – Phyna

    Winner of the BBNaija Level Up season, Josephina Otabor aka Phyna, has continued to prove her stance that every woman has carried out one or two abortions in the past.

    She said even if it’s simply by taking a ‘morning-after pill’, it is the same in her books.

    This follows the criticism that arose after the reality star’s interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, in which she confidently claimed that every woman has undergone one or two abortions.

    This was a justification made after revealing her personal experience of having an abortion at a young age during the interview.

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    In a recent interaction via her social media page, a fan confronted the BBNaija star about the generalisation of her statement on abortion.

    A fan quizzed: “Did you think before saying there is no woman who has not had an abortion.”

    Phyna, however, said that except for virgins, no woman has avoided having an abortion.

    She added that using a morning-after pill after having sexual intercourse constitutes abortion, calling her critics hypocrites while urging them to keep objections coming.

    She said: “Only virgins are safe hypocrites. As long as you are having s3x as a woman. If you drink postinor that’s abortion. If you drink becharm ampilox and warm water, that’s abortion. Keep crying for all I care.”