Singer Khaid has expressed that, despite having hundreds of millions, it is “not something to be proud of.”
His humble response has sparked a variety of reactions, with some agreeing that true happiness goes beyond financial success, while others argue that achieving financial stability is key to fully understanding this perspective.
He said: “I have hundreds of millions but that’s not something to be proud of”.
Rapper Odumodublvck has offered his perspective on the ongoing conflicts between artists and their record labels, stating that the common narrative of artists being victims is not always accurate.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, he pointed out that disputes often arise from personal differences between artists and label executives rather than systemic issues within the industry.
He stressed that business relationships are influenced by human traits, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.
Odumodublvck cautioned against portraying record labels as villains, noting that some artists make unreasonable demands and become difficult to manage after gaining fame.
He reminded artists to recognize the investments and efforts made by their labels in shaping their careers.
While highlighting the challenges posed by artists, the rapper also acknowledged that record labels are not without fault, calling for a fair and balanced approach in addressing industry disputes.
“”Everybody must be accountable. It’s not a record labels are bad situation…There are things artists don’t come out to say during this conflict”, he said in part.
OdumoduBlvck’s comments come amidst the recent controversy between Dapper Music and its former signees, Shallipopi and Muyeeez, who terminated their contracts citing lack of financial transparency and unfair business practices.
The label has since denied these allegations.
Actress Jemima Osunde has shared her struggles with a debilitating health condition.
In a post on X, Osunde revealed that she contracted Helicobacter pylori, a stomach-infecting bacteria, after consuming contaminated food on a film set three years ago.
According to her, the bacteria led to a prolonged battle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which has severely impacted daily living.
She expressed deep regret over taking the job, citing it as a decision that has had devastating consequences for her health.
She wrote: “I’ve never regretted anything the way I regret taking that job and going with them to Ibadan to shoot under their care.. Got h pylori from set food and the aftermath GERD has left me fighting for my life the last 3 years. The past month has really been something. *sigh”.
Actor Olumide Oworu has shared the motivations behind his decision to run for political office in the 2023 elections.
In an interview on the podcast “Nollywood On Radio,” Oworu expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the country, citing the alleged decline of various industries and sectors.
Oworu emphasised his desire to live and raise a family in a Nigeria with opportunities and positive future.
He believes that collective involvement is necessary to bring about change.
He said: “We just need to be a part of our affairs. I want to live in Nigeria, I want to raise my family in a Nigeria that is good, that is a land of opportunities. I know how things were when I was growing up and it is just sad to see that we are just on a downward spiral
“Almost nothing minus the entertainment industry, sports, and a few other industries have anything positive.
“Everything else just seems to be nosediving and I actually want to be a part of the people that are going to make some form of change in the society.”
Oworu began acting at six in the drama series “Everyday People” and gained widespread recognition for his role as Tari in the popular TV series “The Johnsons.”
He has featured in numerous films and won awards for his acting prowess. In February 2023, Oworu announced his intention to contest the Surulere Constituency 1 seat at the Lagos Assembly on the Labour Party (LP) platform.
Actress and producer Destiny Etiko has announced creating a revolutionary bill payment mobile app.
The actress announced the launch of the app on her Instagram page, expressing excitement and gratitude.
Destiny revealed that the idea for the app was born during a visit to the UK last year where she met a team of talented tech engineers.
After a year of development, Destiny announced the readiness to launch the mobile app.
Destiny congratulated herself and her team on achieving this milestone while also attributing her success to her Maker and encouraged her fans to stay tuned for the app’s official launch.
She wrote: “Over a year now, I have visited the UK and met an amazing team of tech engineers. I have always had the dream to be in the tech space; I came up with the idea of building the biggest bill payment mobile app in Africa.
“My dream has finally come to reality; I and my team just finished building the biggest app, which took a year. Congratulations to me!! Watch out soon. I have a very big God! Congratulations to my team and I”.
Music superstars Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay and Davido have bagged nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Davido and Lojay are up for Best R&B Song for their feature on Chris Brown’s “Sensational,” competing against South African singer Tyla for her hit single “Water”.
Grammy winners Burna Boy and Tems are nominated for World Artist of the Year with British rapper Central Cee, Tyla, and Jamaican star YG Marley.
Tyla leads the African contingent with three nominations, including Best Dance Song for the remix of “Water” with Marshmello.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to take place on March 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, airing on FOX.
Full Nominations List
Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Jelly Roll
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Teddy Swims
Song of the Year
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey
“Agora Hills”- Doja Cat
“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone
“Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Greedy”- Tate McRae
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“Lose Control” – Teddy Swims
“Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Too Sweet” – Hozier
Best Collaboration
“Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar
“Miles on It”- Kane Brown and Marshmello
Producer of the Year
Julian Bunetta
Jack Antonoff
Evan Blair
Mustard
Dan Nigro
Songwriter of the Year
Josh Coleman
ERNEST
Ashley Gorley
Amy Allen
Justin Tranter
GENRE-SPECIFIC CATEGORIES
Pop Song of the Year
“Agora Hills”- Doja Cat
“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Greedy”- Tate McRae
“Too Sweet”- Hozier
Pop Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
Best New Artist (Pop)
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Country Song of the Year
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey
“Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST
“I Am Not Okay”- Jelly Roll
“I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“World on Fire”- Nate Smith
Country Artist of the Year
Jelly Roll
Kane Brown
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
Ashley Cooke
Dasha
George Birge
Shaboozey
Tucker Wetmore
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“Like That”- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar
“Lovin on Me”- Jack Harlow
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Rich Baby Daddy”- Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
“TGIF” – GloRilla
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Drake
Future
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
310babii
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Cash Cobain
Jordan Adetunji
R&B Song of the Year
“ICU” – Coco Jones
“Made for Me”- Muni Long
“Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
“Water” – Tyla
“WY@”- Brent Faiyaz
R&B Artist of the Year
Chris Brown
Muni Long
SZA
Usher
Victoria Monét
Best New Artist (R&B)
4Batz
Ambré
Inayah
Josh X
Maeta
Alternative Song of the Year
“Dilemma” – Green Day
“Landmines” – Sum 41
“Neon Pill”- Cage The Elephant
“The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
“Too Sweet”- Hozier
Alternative Artist of the Year
Cage The Elephant
Green Day
Linkin Park
Sum 41
twenty one pilots
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Djo
Fontaines D.C.
Good Neighbours
Myles Smith
The Last Dinner Party
Rock Song of the Year
“A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown
“All My Life” – Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll
“Dark Matter” – Pearl Jam
“Screaming Suicide” – Metallica
“The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
Rock Artist of the Year
Green Day
Linkin Park
Metallica
Pearl Jam
Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year
“360” – Charli xcx
“Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)” – Bebe Rexha
“I Don’t Wanna Wait”- David Guetta and OneRepublic
“Make You Mine”- Madison Beer
“Water” – Tyla X Marshmello
Dance Artist of the Year
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Dua Lipa
Kylie Minogue
Tiësto
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
“Brickell” – FEID X Yandel
“LA FALDA” – Myke Towers
“Perro Negro”- Bad Bunny featuring FEID
“Qlona” – Karol G featuring Peso Pluma
“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”- Karol G
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
FEID
Karol G
Myke Towers
Shakira
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Christian Alicea
Cris MJ
Ela Taubert
FloyyMenor
Kapo
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León
“El Beneficio De La Duda” – Grupo Firme
“FIRST LOVE” – Oscar Ortiz and Edgardo Nuñez
“La Diabla”- Xavi
“Tu Perfume” – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Grupo Frontera
Intocable
Los Ángeles Azules
Peso Pluma
Xavi
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Chino Pacas
Iván Cornejo
Luis R. Conriquez
Tito Double P
Xavi
K-pop Artist of the Year
aespa
ATEEZ
ENHYPEN
Jimin
Lisa
K-pop Song of the Year
“Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids
“Magnetic”- ILLIT
“Supernova” – aespa
“Who”- Jimin
“XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN
Best New Artist (K-pop)
BABYMONSTER
BADVILLAIN
ILLIT
NCT WISH
TWS
World Artist of the Year
Burna Boy
Central Cee
Tems
Tyla
YG Marley
SOCIALLY VOTED CATEGORIES
Favorite Soundtrack
Back to Black
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bob Marley: One Love
Challengers
Deadpool & Wolverine
Descendants: The Rise of Red
Emilia Pérez
The Book of Clarence
Twisters
Wicked
Favorite Broadway Debut
Adam Lambert – Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Ariana Madix – Chicago
Barbie Ferreira – Cult of Love
Charli D’Amelio – & Juliet
Grant Gustin – Water for Elephants
Kit Connor – Romeo + Juliet
Lola Tung – Hadestown
Nicole Scherzinger – Sunset Blvd
Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Juliet
Robert Downey Jr. – McNeal
Sebastián Yatra – Chicago
Shailene Woodley – Cult of Love
Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge
“GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)
“MAESTRO” – Seventeen
“Magnetic”- ILLIT
“Smart”- LE SSERAFIM
“Sticky”- Kiss of Life
“Supernova” – aespa
“Touch” – KATSEYE
“UP”- Karina (aespa)
“WORK”- ATEEZ
“XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN
Favorite Surprise Guest
Charli xcx bringing out Lorde
Coldplay bringing out Selena Gomez
Future & Metro Boomin bringing out Travis Scott
GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion bringing out Cardi B
Jennifer Hudson bringing out Cher
Kendrick Lamar bringing out Ken & Friends
Luke Combs bringing out the “Twisters” Cast
Morgan Wallen bringing out Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes
Niall Horan bringing out Shawn Mendes
Olivia Rodrigo bringing out Chappell Roan
Peso Pluma bringing out Becky G
Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce
Favorite Tour Tradition
Benson Boone- Backflips
Chappell Roan – Teaching “HOT TO GO” dance
Charli xcx + Troye Sivan – “Apple” Girl (dance)
Morgan Wallen – Walk out song
Niall Horan – Heaven pose
Nicki Minaj – Fans sing
Olivia Rodrigo- Encore tank
Sabrina Carpenter- “Juno” position
Tate McRae – Soundcheck covers
Taylor Swift- “22” Hat
Taylor Swift – Surprise songs
Usher – Feeding cherries
Best Lyrics
“Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Exes” – Tate McRae
“Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan
“I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Gracie Abrams
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
“Saturn” – SZA
“we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Ariana Grande
“Who”- Jimin
Best Music Video
“APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
“Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
“Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“Houdini” – Dua Lipa
“Houdini” -Eminem
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“LUNA” – ATL Jacob X FEID
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
“Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Rockstar”- Lisa
Favorite Tour Style
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess
Charli xcx and Troye Sivan – Sweat
GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer Tour
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 Tour
Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Tate McRae – Think Later
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
Usher – Usher: Past Present Future
Favorite Tour Photographer
Adam Degross – Post Malone
Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter
Baeth – Tate McRae
Christian Tierney – Niall Horan
David Bergman – Luke Combs
Henry Hwu – Billie Eilish
Lucienne Nghiem – Chappell Roan
Miles Leavitt – Olivia Rodrigo
Pooneh Ghana – Noah Kahan
RAYSCORRUPTEDMIND – Travis Scott
Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown
Yasi – Kacey Musgraves
Favorite On Screen
Are You Sure?! (Jimin and Jungkook)
Child Star (Demi Lovato)
Elton John: Never Too Late (Elton John)
Gaga Chromatica Ball (Lady Gaga)
I Am: Céline Dion (Céline Dion)
Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country (Lainey Wilson)
Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (Megan Thee Stallion)
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (Olivia Rodrigo)
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (KATSEYE)
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Bruce Springsteen)
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (Taylor Swift)
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (Bon Jovi)
After two decades of entertaining and inspiring audiences, renowned radio personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, popularly known as Do2dtun, has announced hmdeparture from the radio industry.
Do2dtun’s career began in 2004 as an intern at Cool FM Lagos where he was mentored by Dan Foster, Olisa Adibua and Daddy Freeze.
He reflected on his journey, expressing gratitude for the opportunities he had to grow and learn.
During his time at Cool FM, Do2dtun played a pivotal role in revolutionising the Nigerian music scene.
According to him, he increased the airplay of Nigerian music content from 30% to 70% and created popular shows such as “Cool Nigerian Vibe,” “Superstar Wednesday,” and “Office Concert.”
These initiatives gave radio a fresh boost and helped launch the careers of numerous Nigerian artists.
He wrote in part “”This must be one of the hardest decisions I have made. I am fulfilled in my heart that I built a legacy. Oh my sweet home @coolfmlagos accepted me Nov 1st 2004 as an intern, dusty; unprepared & knew absolutely nothing abt radio.
“I was this kid with fear, doubtful but by hands were held by one of my most selfless colleagues ever from Dan Foster (RIP)“AUNTY B” @daddyfreeze @mannieessien @estheroyegue @tallestmessiah (my guy and mesuyah partner) @ruccibella @olisaadibua .. you were the first set of guys that gave me the little light to grow after GOD.
“Creating shows like “cool Nigerian vibe” “Superstar Wednesday” “Office Concert” gave radio a lift from just foreign music to 70% of Nigerian music and content. It was a win for us all.. i can’t even explain my journey cos its a lot. It was a rollercoaster of the good, the bad, the awesome and the ugly”.
Celebrating him, Cool FM also bids farewell for leaving an indelible mark on the institution.
A statement on it official X handle reads: “Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode bows out in style
“Cool FM bids farewell to an illustrious colleague, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode Aka Do2dtun the Energy Gad, who has left an indelible mark on the institution. As a renowned hub for talent development, Cool FM has nurtured numerous legendary personalities, and Oladotun’s departure is a testament to the station’s legacy in shaping exceptional careers. Please join us in celebrating his remarkable tenure.”
Fast-rising Nigerian singer Idowu Babatunde aka RBC has released his debut Extended Play (EP), ‘Responsible Bhard Child’.
The five-track body of work which was released on Friday, January 24, 2025, consist of melodious songs including ‘Intro’, ‘Who Dey Breathe?’, ‘Heavy On Peace,’ ‘Level Up,’ and ‘Way Too Rough.’
The UK-based artist also featured the expertise of music star Seyi Vibez and Afro-pop singer Diamond Jimma in the EP.
Speaking of the inspiration behind the EP, RBC said it was inspired by his personal experiences and emotions, capturing a specific moment.
“It was a journey of vulnerability and reflection, where I pushed myself creatively and aimed to connect deeply with listeners,” he said.
Continuing, the 25-year-old singer said, “Ultimately, I wanted the EP to feel like an honest conversation and a snapshot of where I was emotionally during that time.”
According to him, the project explores self-discovery, growth, and love themes, aiming to connect deeply with listeners.
At almost 55-years-old, successful and talented Nigerian actor, Ibrahim Chatta says he doesn’t see himself as being underrated rather as one, who has been immensely blessed with abundant grace.
“Many say I am underrated, I am not underrated, I don’t see myself as being underrated, I don’t deserve what God has blessed me with because, who am I, what am I to deserve all he has done for me but again it’s not as if I have so much wealth for acquiring and building a film village but this is what my job requires,” he said with all sense of humility and sincerity. “I have uncompleted buildings and landed properties in Ibadan yet I decided to come into the village to purchase acres of land for the film village and till now, I am yet to complete the buildings. I can’t count how many buildings I have in this film village. I still don’t believe I am a good actor despite what people say. I just pray and go on set for filming, I don’t believe I am that good as an actor. I don’t believe I am better than other actors, I only believe I am enjoying God’s grace and blessings.”
Chatta revealed that he left his middle-class parents’ home just before he turned 19 to find his path in life.
He went further to explain how he spent eight years of his life as a bus conductor but continues to support his mother with the proceeds of his menial jobs.
He said: “I spent eight years of my life as a conductor, I left home before 19 years old. My father sells cement and owns a filling station. I have been sending stuff to my mum at 22 years old while working as a conductor. I have always loved responsibilities, I have over 42 staff strength at the moment and I don’t even know how I pay their salaries, hence, my reason for saying I enjoy God’s grace and blessings. I believe God has blessed me more than I deserve. My parents aren’t poor, I left home out of my own volition. I pray for humility in every stage I am in life.”
Chatta isn’t just a Muslim but one devoted to his creator and tries to live his life in accordance with God’s tenets. He went on to reveal that he has no certificate yet he has been able to stay out of location when he wanted to because he strongly believes God has been responsible for every success that has come his way.
“God has been the one calling me not people. I have always prayed to God to always guide me and give me jobs but after a while, God did something new to me. I told God that I want to stop going to locations so I can chart a new cause but again, I thought to myself, what would I be eating, how would I be earning if I am not going to a location, especially for someone like me, who has no certificate,” he said.
Continuing, Chatta said, “I now told God that I don’t want to work for one month and after that I went for a production with Sotayo and it was at that time COVID happened. We were all indoors and it was during this pandemic and lockdown that I bought equipment worth N96 million and was giving out palliatives. It would interest you to know that all these while, I have never had or held N5 million cash of my own. So, during lockdown, I decided to go back to creating shoutouts to people and for it I was charging N300,000 and till date, I can’t phantom how I made such a humongous sum from just shout outs and chanting panegyrics but all I know is that whenever I want to buy any of those equipments and they tell me the sum, I just buy.”
On how he was able to own a film village and shoot epics on the set he created, he opened up on how it all started after the end of lockdown which was occasioned by COVID 19.
He said: “After the lockdown, I had participated in the reading of a film earlier alongside Shaffy Bello, Jide Kosoko and others and I wanted to shoot since I now had my own equipment. I decided to make the film only to find out that the title had already been used, so I just decided to go the route of epic, which wasn’t the fad at the time.
“I have always nursed the ambition of owning a film village since my young years and even when I was in Hajj but when God did it remains a miracle because how could I have done it when I didn’t even have the money. So, I began by buying a few plots to build and find somewhere to buy and build for accommodation in town. However, the building in town collapsed and I decided to ensure the one I was living in the village is rebuilt to be stronger and that was how we started from 2 acres to over 74 acres and we are not stopping. I didn’t have the funds when I started, I didn’t save for the film village, no grant, no loan and no partnership but God did it for me.”
A new television talk show, The Chatroom, made its debut with a premiere at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos.
According to the producer and director of the TV show, Ochuko Derek Omiragwa aka Chief Ochuko, the programme is not the regular talk show but unique in its presentation and subject matters which consists of five intelligent and cerebral women namely; Kossi Okon, Petite Talker, Akpos Omu, Princess Peters and Inem Shina.
“First, I worked with Wazobia, Max TV and Wazobia FM. The Chatroom is a TV talk show that has to do with issues bordering around the female gender. We just launched it. The female has a voice but there are some crucial issues that are not being talked about. This is a dynamic show that is different from the norm because they are talking about matters of how the females perceive things such as lifestyle, fashion, relationship and entertainment. We want to capture the totality of the woman. It is not a podcast. A lot of people have not seen it like that because it wouldn’t look like the regular show when you have like three or four women but five which is special. This talk show will take over the industry.”
Omiragwa added that though they are in talks with some television stations, the weekly would be showcased on Youtube.
Kossi Okon, the executive producer, who is also one of the talk show hosts, said that the show is not just about the Nigerian culture and fashion but also the energy of the intelligent women with diverse experience to discuss matters relating to the Nigerian society.
“The Chatroom is pretty much like a show we haven’t seen in Nigeria before. Talk Shows with female hosts have always been a hit. In America we have The View, The Real, The Talk, etc. Anytime you have a group of women sitting together to talk, it is always good ratings for TV or any social media outlet. We are not trying to do what they do in America, we just took the concept. All the outfits that we would wear are all Nigerian brands. What we want to do in a nutshell is to sell the best version of Africa. We don’t want to be like anybody else. This is the age range that is in vogue. We are connecting with the Gen Z, baby boomers, millennials. We are connected with everybody and we are going to be relatable.”