Category: Entertainment

Afrorave pioneer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has reacted after making history with the remix of his globally acclaimed smash hit song, ‘Calm Down’ which featured American singer, Selena Gomez.

He recorded a historical milestone with the song as it became the highest-charting African song on Billboard Hot 100, breaking Wizkid’s record.

Wizkid, formerly held the record for the highest-charting Nigerian song on the Billboard Hot 100 after his smash tune ‘Essence,’ which featured Tems and Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, peaked at No. 9 on the chart.

In the latest development, the official billboard chart Twitter account announced that the 22-year-old Jonzing / Mavin Records signee had broken Wizzy’s record in a chart for March 25th, 2023.

Rema’s “Calm Down”, ft. Selena Gomez, peaked at the No. 8 position, making it the highest-charting Nigerian song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart so far.

Reacting to the colossal feat which threw him into an emotional state, Rema stressed how hard he worked to get to this point while expressing gratitude to God and love to those who’ve always believed in him as well as to Gomez.

“Trying to hold in the tears, I know how hard I worked to get my sound here, I’m grateful to God for how far I’ve come. Love to the ones who believed & love to the Queen @selenagomez”, he tweeted.

Tebatso Mokoana, popularly known as Blue Aiva, one of the evicted housemates of the Big Brother Titans show, says she loves showing her body to encourage the young ones to be comfortable in their skins.

Blue Aiva, who was often found showcasing her body in the course of the show disclosed this during a virtual interview with newsmen on Tuesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trio of Blue Aiva, Nana and Miracle Op, were evicted during the live show on Sunday as they had the least votes among eight housemates nominated for eviction.

“I love to show my body, I embrace my body and I respect myself a lot. I show my body because I just want the young people to know that they can be comfortable in their own skin.

“I am not scared of showing my body because I know my body is banging,” she said.

The South African professional dancer and Disc Jockey said her experience in the big brother titans show was amazing as she expressed her gratitude to the organisers of the show.

When asked if she was intentionally seducing her fellow housemate, BlackBoi,  who she was having an affair with, she said she was only being flirtatious with him.

“I know I was flirtatious with him but was not seducing him and he was just in love with me.

“I will really miss everything in the house, the tasks, Friday night game and all, I am happy I got the experience,” she said.

The 22-year-old dancer predicted that Kanaga, one of the housemates currently on the show, would likely be the overall winner.

She disclosed her plans to establish a dance and music studio where she could further touch on the younger ones, to teach them dance.

According to her, this will be done after she must have toured different countries to observe and learn their dance culture. (NAN) (nannews.ng)

Popular skit maker and actor, Adebowale ‘Debo’ Adedayo AKA Mr Macaroni, has expressed excitement about the Ramadan season.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

As Muslims prepare for this year’s Ramadan, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, in a statement by the Director of Administration of the NSCIA, Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu on Monday, March 20, directed Muslim faithful to look out for the new moon of Sha’aban 1444 A.H, which is equivalent to March 22, 2023, which signals the beginning of Ramadan.

“Consequent upon the advice of the National Moon-Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1444 A.H. immediately after sunset on Wednesday, Sha’aban 29, 1444 AH, which is equivalent to March 22, 2023.

“If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, then His Eminence shall declare Thursday, March 23, 2023 as the first day of Ramadan 1444 A.H. If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Friday, March 24, 2023 shall automatically become the first day of Ramadan”, the statement read in part.

With Ramadan upon Muslims faithful worldwide, Mr Macaroni in a tweet bemoaned spiteful remarks targeted at the season and generality of Islam.

Revealing he hasn’t missed it since 2010 while anticipating this year’s, the skit-maker advocated for peace, urging individuals to be more tolerant of others’ faith and religion.

He said: “I haven’t missed Ramadan since 2010. I am very much excited about the coming one. Sadly, I see some spiteful comments aimed at Ramadan season and Islam in general. We must do better and be respectful towards one another. My people, we no suppose dey fight ourselves!!”

A recent disclosure by media personality, Monalisa Stephen about being given oral s3x by her boyfriend even during her monthly flow has set many tongues wagging, especially on social media platforms.

Her statement elicited flurry of reactions. Many doubted their hearing if truly they heard Stephen rightly claiming her ex-boyfriend used to ‘go down on her during her period’.

Stephen revealed this on the “Honest Bunch Podcast” with OAP, Nedu and co while discussing the topic, “Body Positivity’.

She claimed partners should not only love their physical looks also everything that comes out of the other’s body.

Stephen further disclosed that she used suck her boyfriend’s armpit to the bewilderment of the hosts.

“My boyfriend used to go down on me on my periods. The first time he did it, I didn’t know what he was trying to pull. Then he did it again and again”, she said.

“I didn’t allow it the first time. I was like no, it’s dirty and all that. But when I googled it, I found out period blood doesn’t cause any harm to anybody that is taking it.

“But like he said, and I’ve learnt that if you’re dating somebody and who claim you love them, being their outward looks you should also like everything that comes out of them.

“If I can suck my boyfriend’s armpit, and I’m sure some girls suck ass too, what’s stopping a guy to suck you in your period? 

The disclosure left social media users stupefied as they hit the comment to express their distaste over the actress spewed.

donjazzy said: “Logging off. Who wants my phone?”

iamnasboi wrote: “I cover my humble listeners with the blood of Jesus. Oga nedu looking like 26 for me.”

prettymikeoflagos stated: “The blood of Jesus to this PodCast.”

nkechi_blessing sunday said: “The guy must be a Vampire Cus WTH?”

etemlinnette wrote: “The lie is smelling.”

samshuggyguy stated: “Just imagine, one of the many reasons why there are different kinds of diseases out there.”

realwarripikin asked: “Thick Blood of God!!! @monalisa.stephen For real?”

cynthy_eddy said: “Your boyfriend is a ritualist mugu.”

Actress, Anita Joseph has showered encomium on her hubby, Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish on his birthday.

Addressing her hubby as king, prayer partner, and several other heartwarming descriptions, Anita prayed for God’s blessings upon his life while appreciating the Almighty for all her hubby’s accomplishments.

She wrote: “My husband my king my prayer partner. The LOVE of my gorgeous Life. My partner in Christ. My forever Crush. My gist and cruise partner. My playmate my confidant. My Videographer my photographer my Director.

“My Love here’s to more happy years pappy @realmcfish

“I’ve begged God Almighty to Bless your Life with me in it for I do not know any High priest who can do what only God can do.

“Jehovah Thank you for this man you have blessed me with. Thank you for his Mum (my Mum) Who raised him so well.

“Thank you for bringing him this far and all his Accomplishments Amen. Thank you for always and always paving ways for him thank you Lord.

“@realmcfish Oko mi May this year be remarkable in your Life Amen. Good health wealth is your birthright Amen. Shallom! I LOVE YOU MOG. Daddy G.O.”

Fast-rising singer, Ayra Starr has opened up on how her latest single, ‘Sability’ was conceived along with its making.

Starr explained the desire to make music that could be enjoyed not just among Africans but also other continents, gave birth to ‘Sability’.

Opening up about the studio session of ‘Sability’, the Mavin star girl described it as one of the funniest ever and quite the most unserious one.

She noted after every line, she literally dropped on the floor to laugh their hearts out as a result of the songs lyrics which were more comical than serious.

The 20-year-old songstress in an interview with ‘Nairobi New‘ said: “‘Sability’ was one of my funniest studio sessions ever. It was too funny that after every line, we will just be on the ground laughing because it was so so funny.

“It was the most unserious studio session. I was happy to do something new. I wanted to do something new.

“I remember saying last year that I wanted to make music I grew up listening to. Music that played at birthday parties. You know all those big African music that every country can listen to, even foreign countries.

“So, that was what I wanted to do. And I ended up doing that with ‘Sability’.

Movie star, Artus Frank, has sounded a note of warning to individuals age-shaming his wife.

Frank shared a throwback picture with his wife while cautioning trolls to desist from making unruly comments about her because of her age.

In his post on Instagram, the actor emphasised he didn’t marry for age but one who please him in every way.

He reminded trolls that’s he’s experienced marital bliss with his wife for two decade, warning them to get her name out of their mouths.

“Leave my wife’s name out of your mouths! I did not marry AGE!.

“I married a WOMAN in whom I am well pleased with. #20yearsIsNot20days”, he wrote.

After a little more than four months of taking a break from music and social media activities following the death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, Afrobeats star, Davido, returned on Tuesday, March 21.

He returned like he never left as he announced the incoming and fourth studio album title, ‘Timeless’ with a thriller that also captured some electrifying moments from his past events.

Introducing his incoming body of work, O.B.O stressed on the different times and seasons that life avails every individual.

“There is a time for everything. A time to grieve and a time to heal. A time to laugh and a time to dance. A time to speak and a time for silence.

“We have tall the choice to do this in our own time. But thank God I’m grounded by your love which is ‘timeless’”, he could be heard saying while the video played.

He reiterated his stance even more so in the caption of his post which he shared on his Twitter and Instagram pages while also appreciating the undiluted love and prayers showered on him by his fans.

He added: “There is a time for everything. A time to Grieve and a time to Heal. A time to Laugh and a time to Dance. A time to Speak & A time for Silence. Thank you to everyone out there for your love and that has held me down. My next album TIMELESS is here, March 31st. Preorder in bio.

“All the love and messages while I was away, the gifts sent, the concerts you all threw! I appreciate it all. Today, I want to remind you all that what is now Timeless, was once new. It’s time for new.”

Recently, Davido left the online community wondering after he deleted his profile photos with all the other posts on his Twitter and Instagram pages.

He, however, left only three posts on his Instagram page which holds pictures of his deceased son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

The second post holds photos of the singer getting ready for the World Cup closing ceremony with his wife, Chioma adjusting his clothing.

And the last post displayed pictures of the DMW boss’ performance with other musical acts during their enthralling performance of the tournament theme song, “Hayya Hayya (Better Together) at the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Before that singular move by Davido, his lovers and well-wishers, including celebrities prayed and begged for his return to social media activities.

In diverse ways, the singer’s fans showed him how much they loved him and also missed having him on social media platforms following his inactiveness as a result of his son’s passing.

Albeit, the ‘Stand Strong’s crooner promised to return in March with great sounds for his fans and music lovers alike and he kept to his words and he made a grand comeback on Tuesday.