Category: Entertainment

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo professionally called Kcee, has cleared the air concerning allegations that he used and dumped the ‘new cat’ behind his hit song titled: Ojapiano.

Kcee, in a recent interview with BBC Igbo, debunked the false accusations that he abandoned the boy called Ojazi Igbo against the believe of many.

The singer said he flew the boy from the east to the studio in Lagos after he saw him perform at a show and paid him more than he requested.

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He said: “I am deeply saddened by the way our Igbo people spread false news that I did not help the boy. It is not true,” Kcee said.

“I saw the boy selling goods, called him, flew him to Lagos from the east, took him to the studio, paid him more than what I agreed with him, dressed him, called him wander around different places in Lagos. How did I do it wrong?”

Kcee said he was happy that the boy later made a video and informed the community that there was no conflict between them.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki has revealed how some people stereotyped him to be an illiterate because of his roles in movies.

The screen legend, stated this in a chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, where he affirmed people’s beliefs that he was uneducated, judging from his mischievous movie roles.

Changing the narrative, Aki said he is a university graduate with a substantial certificate.

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He added that his mother informed him that he needed to attend school in order to be successful in life due to his stunted growth.

Aki stated that his mother informed him that due to his short stature, he could not become a carpenter or a bricklayer and that he needed to study hard in order to conquer the world.

He said: “Due to the mischievous roles I play in movies, some people think I’m not educated. My mother told me that I have to go to school and study hard to become successful because I cannot become a carpenter or a bricklayer because of my stunted growth.”

Popular Nigerian filmmaker and actress, Chacha Eke’s husband, Austin Faani, has said that religion has done more harm than good in Africa.

Faani, speaking on the sacrifices he made for his wife when she was mentally ill, he revealed that religion is over hyped.

Speaking at the Meticulous People Foundation Outreach, a foundation that deals with mental illness, owned by Chacha, Faani recounted how a pastor deceived him into sacrificing goats in a bid to heal his wife.

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Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Chacha Eke wrote: “The universe knew I would need ‘saving’ and so they sent ‘Austin Faani’ my way.”

He said: “I’m a very religious person but I believe religion has done more harm to Africans than anything else.

She said: “In November 2012, I took her to a church because I told the pastor that my father-in-law killed a lot of cows for her, he said I should kill something for her. So I ran to Abraka market and bought a big goat for her but at the end of the day, the same thing kept happening to her.”

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Olakunle Churchill, has stated that bad news spread like wildfire than good news.

He shared some thoughts on people’s reactions to good news, amid his rumored split with his wife, Rosy Meurer.

Few weeks ago, a blogger reported that the couple had gone their separate ways due to infidelity and domestic violence.

The blogger alleged that Churchill had purportedly been physically abusive towards his wife and had been absent from their shared residence.

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Despite Rosy’s public admiration for her husband, the blog asserted that she was the primary breadwinner for the family.

Speaking via a recent post on his Instagram page, Churchill lamented that “people would often stay silent when they hear good things about you, but their reaction would be different when it is bad news.”

He affirmed that while positive news doesn’t get good reach, negative news spreads rapidly.

Churchill added that as he can’t control other people’s thoughts or perceptions about him, he has channeled his energy into personal growth and self-improvement, focusing on his journey.

He said: “When people hear good things about you, they stay silent. When they hear bad things about you, they spread it like wildfire. When they hear nothing about you, they make things up.

“However, it’s important to remember that you cannot control what others say or how they perceive you. Instead, focus on being the best version of yourself, and concentrate on the journey, the same mouth that bites you will celebrate you.”

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu known as Burna Boy, has revealed the inspiration that brought to life his forthcoming seventh studio album, ‘I Told Them’.

The self-styled African Giant, said he travelled back to his old tweets on Twitter and he realised he had previously tweeted about all he is achieving now, hence, he decided to name the album, ‘I Told Them’.

Burna Boy disclosed this in a recent interview with American media outlet, Complex.

He said: “Them’ in my album title, is anyone that ever didn’t believe in me at any point in time.

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“The way the name of this album came up is because one random day, I just went on my Twitter [page], and I started scrolling down to my old tweets. I wanted to see what the first tweet I ever tweeted was, for some strange reason.

“And then it just sent me down this rabbit hole, where I’m just looking at everything I ever said. I’m like, wow! It’s crazy. I really did say all these sh*ts that is happening now. And that kind of made me to name my album, ‘I Told Them’, he said.

According to the singer, the album would be released on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Grammy award-winning artiste, Burna Boy, has releasd his highly anticipated seventh studio album, titled “I Told Them…”

The body of work contains 15 tracks, featuring notable appearances including GZA, RZA, 21 Savage, Dave, Seyi Vibez, J. Cole, and Byron Messia and is now available on all major streaming platforms.

It was released under the labels Spaceship, Bad Habit, and Atlantic Records.

According to the singer’s management statement, the latest project marks a pivotal chapter in Burna’s artistic journey.

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The statement read: “The album is a reflection of his growth, both as an artist and as an individual. The album’s title serves as a powerful statement of Burna’s self-assurance and the validation of his ascension to the top.

“It encapsulates his journey from an aspiring artist to a global icon, using his music as a catalyst to the world stage. Burna’s influence extends far beyond the borders of Nigeria. His music resonates with listeners across continents, and I Told Them… is poised to further cement his status as a global music sensation.

“The album is set to provide fans with an immersive and captivating listening experience, showcasing Burna Boy’s dedication to his craft.”

The recently evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Kiddwaya has stated that he would have given CeeC the N120 million he offered her if she had voluntarily left the house on the first day.

The heir to the billionaire businessman and socialite, Terry Waya, had on the first day of the show offered fellow housemate, CeeC the winning prize if she agrees to leave the show that minute but she declined.

Featuring on Pulse’s One On One, hosted by former reality star, Christy O, Kiddwaya said he would have given CeeC the money if she had obliged.

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He said that would have been the most trending content for the rest of the show.

Kiddwaya said: “If CeeC had walked out, hold my hand back to the stage, I would have given the money.

“I wanted to see how daring she is. And that would have been the content for the rest of the show. I would have given her the money and posted it on Instagram.”