Category: Entertainment

  • Rapper Dablixx Oshaa dies months after mum’s prediction

    Rapper Dablixx Oshaa dies months after mum’s prediction

    Trap rapper Oniyide Azeez aka Dablixx Osha has died.

    The music star reportedly died at a hospital where he was immediately rushed to moments after complaining of intense stomach pain.

    Dablixx’s death comes barely few months after he released a son titled:”Pray we live long” wherein he revealed his mom ‘dreamt about him dying’ but he replied ‘She was lying’.

    The news of his demise was confirmed by his family on his Instagram page in a statement.

    The statement reads: “We the family of Dablixx would like to thank everyone who has reached out. He is in a better place now.

    “We hope the public would let us mourn him privately and peacefully. He is forever loved.”

  • Cuppy begs Elon Musk to skip Twitter verified handles fee

    Cuppy begs Elon Musk to skip Twitter verified handles fee

    A couple of hours to her 30th birthday, DJ Cuppy has requested a gift from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk.

    She pleaded with Musk to give her free pass to use her verified Twitter account for this one month without it being disabled for not paying the proposed $8 fee.

    She promised to keep up with the payments after the month, assuring she will never default.

    He tweeted: “It’s my 30th birthday soon! 11/11

    So @ElonMusk can you pretty please gift me one free month ($7.99) of #TwitterBlue ???

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    “After this, I promise to keep up with payments forever and ever and everrrrrrrr #CuppyDat.”

    On Wednesday, Cuppy unveiled a wish for her milestone birthday as she becomes a tricenarian.

    She expressed her desire to have a shoutout from her idol, Nicki Minaj.

    She wants her biggest inspiration to give her a birthday shout out just like Tom Ford did to her dad, Femi Otedola who recently marked his 60th birthday. 

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  • Pop culture platform Naijavibe marks 10th anniversary

    Pop culture platform Naijavibe marks 10th anniversary

    Pop Culture and Entertainment website, called NaijaVibe net is set to mark its 10th anniversary for its users and well-wishers across the world.

    The company which focuses on offering the best and latest updates on entertainment has planned to release a mixtape tagged ‘NaijaVibe at 10’ to mark this feat, and the mixtape is a collection of current songs making waves in Nigeria; a playlist put together by one of its in-house Disk Jockeys, Dj Ehyo.

    According to the Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Nzurum, the platform has stood the test of time and deserves to be celebrated.

    He said “NaijaVibe net has stood the test of time for 10 years organizing some of the biggest campus concerts, trade events and gigs in collaboration with top partners.
    We’ve stayed consistent, creative and collaborating with some of the big brands in the Nigerian entertainment and marketing space.”

    Sharing the secret to its company’s success of over 10 years, he said being able to tell the Nigerian story has helped its brand grow.

    He however noted that the company will also hold an in-house dinner for staff, associates and friends.

    Meanwhile speaking on Cooperate Social Responsibility(CSR) projects organized by the company, Head of Operations, Wilson Odijie said: “In September we in collaboration with SFI Africa Brands gave out JanSport Backpacks to students during the back-to-school campaign”.

  • 50 cent to release TV series on Hushpuppi

    50 cent to release TV series on Hushpuppi

    American rapper Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent has hinted about producing a series on convicted Nigerian internet fraudster, Hushpuppi.

    50 made this known via his Instagram page where he informed movie lovers about his yearning to put out a project centered on scammers.

    Sharing a photo of Hushpuppi, the “Many Men” rap star wrote: “For my scammers I gotta do this one, Hushpuppi series coming soon!”

    On November 7, 2022, a United States District Court for the Central District of California finally sentenced Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abass Olorunwa, popularly known as Hushpuppi, to 11 years and three months in federal prison for conspiring to launder tens of millions of dollars from online scams.

    But Abbas will spend nine years in prison because he had spent two years already.

    Justice Otis Wright II, who delivered the judgment found Hushpuppi guilty of laundering proceeds of school financing scam, business email compromise fraud and other cyber schemes.

    The judgment drew the curtain on Hushpuppi’s trial spanning two years and four months since his arrest in June 2020 at his hotel apartment in Dubai.

    He was also ordered to pay over $1.7m in restitution to two fraud victims.

  • Davido postpones maiden edition of his A.W.A.Y festival

    Davido postpones maiden edition of his A.W.A.Y festival

    Music star Davido has postponed the maiden edition of his Are We African Yet? (A.W.A.Y) festival.

    The one-day event which was supposed to hold in State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, United State of America; has been moved from Friday, November 18, 2022, to November, 18, 2023.

    Davido’s management disclosed this information on his management’s Official Instagram Page.

    The statement reads: “WE HAVE MADE THE DIFFICULT BUT NECESSARY DECISION TO POSTPONE A.W.AY FESTIVAL UNTIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18,2023.

    “IT IS NECESSARY FOR DAVIDO TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY AND LOVED ONES AT THIS TIME.

    “TO ALL TICKET BUYERS, YOUR TICKETS WILL BE HONORED FOR THE 2023 DATE.

    “THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE.- MANAGEMENT”.

    This is coming a week after the tragic death of his toddler who drowned in the pool at his residence in Banana Island on October 31.

  • Nkechi Blessing declares self Queen of Ife Kingdom

    Nkechi Blessing declares self Queen of Ife Kingdom

    Actress Nkechi Blessing has continued shooting her shots at Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi to be his next wife.

    She recentiy expressed her desire to be the seventh wife of the reverred monarch.

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    In a recent post on her verified Instagram the 33-year-old actress posted a picture, stating “OLORI Nkechi Blessing Sunday..Her Royal highness the queen of the Ile Ife kingdom #Incomingbride.”

    She also thanked the monarch for calling on her IG story.

  • Phyna appointed youth ambassador

    Phyna appointed youth ambassador

    BBNaija Season 7 winner Phyna has been appointed Mid East (Edo/Delta) Youth Ambassador by Governor Godwin Obaseki.

    She announced this on Wednesday via her insta story, noting the appointment was announced by the Governor through Commissioner of Youth and Sports.

    The gratitude-filled reality TV star, returning all glory to God wrote: “Through the commissioner of youth and sport, the governor of Edo State announced me as incoming Mid East(Edo/Delta) youth ambassador, Gloryyyyy.”

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    This comes barely few hours after the Hype priestess was given 10 plots of land among other gifts by the Esama of Benin, Chief Sir Dr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion upon her visit to his palace.

    The Esama also named her as ‘Olokunameh’ meaning ‘the goddess of wealth’ and offered prayers for her with her colleagues who accompanied her on the visit to the palace.

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  • I’ve divine instruction to pay Cuppy’s bride price – Maduagwu

    I’ve divine instruction to pay Cuppy’s bride price – Maduagwu

    Actor Uche Maduagwu has written an open letter to popular disc jockey, Cuppy ahead of her 30th birthday.

    Addressing DJ Cuppy, Maduagwu told her he has a divine instruction to pay her bride price immediately after her birthday.

    He referred to himself as Cuppy’s ‘divine birthday gift from God Almighty.

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    The actor went on to state why he’d make a ‘good’ spouse for the ‘Gelato’ crooner saying, ‘he understands her awesome uniqueness like no one else does’.

    He wrote: “Dear Cuppy, I am your 30th Divine Birthday gift from God Almighty.

    “Jesus want me to pay your Bride price immediately after your birthday.

    “Nobody understands your awesome uniqueness like I do.

    “Your flawless smile and priceless intelligence is a mystery unveiled to your future husband, me.”

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  • Fans, well-wishers fete Jane Mena over expected first child

    Fans, well-wishers fete Jane Mena over expected first child

    Social media users have showered congratulatory messages and prayers on dancer Jane Mena, who is expecting her first child.

    Born Usiwo Orezinena Jane, the twerk queen on Tuesday announced via her Instagram page that she’s expecting her first child with her hubby, Andre Plies.

    She shared a video with her hubby displaying her big baby bump while adorning a transparent white dress.

    In the video, the couple danced ecstatically with the husband playing romantically with his wife’s bulky stomach.

    The heavily pregnant dancer captioned the video caption: “I met MY HUSBAND the YEAR 2010 and all I can say is I did this FOR and WITH the right man and that’s ON GOD.”

    Reacting, celebrities, friends, fans and followers gushed over the couple as they congratulated Mena while also saying a prayer for her.

    Toyin Abrahman said: “Yesssss! Congratulations darling.”

    Korra Obidi wrote: “Thank you lord.”

    Amaka Kanu stated: “And then 2 became 3. If I don’t follow @janexplies wetin I gain?”

    Destiny Etiko said: “Congratulations my swt.”

    Nina wrote: “Congratulations my love.”

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    diaryofakitchenlover stated: “My 4th comment. I am too happy. I am screamingggggggg. God did!!!! Congratulations Jane.”

    triciazino said: “You are going to be A GREAT MUM!!!!!!!! Just as you have treated me with the deepest LOVE…. your child will know so MUCH LOVEEE…….. AND THATS ON PERIOD!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! E choke me!!”

    sandyiphy wrote: “And I was plies Neigbour then and I witnessed the beginning of this wonderful journey big congratulations to you both @janemena x @janexplies.”

    thefreshcookielab stated: “Congratulations Jane. Your child is so lucky to have you as a mother.”

    ifunanyaigwe.kmj said: “Omgggggggg I feel so fulfilled thank you Jesus and congratulations to us my darling.”

    tzshop__ wrote: “Congratulations my Queen’ I’m beyond excited.”

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  • Trish O Couture bags special recognition award

    Trish O Couture bags special recognition award

    Fashion entrepreneur Trish O Couture has been conferred with a special recognition award at the recent Green October event by La Mode Magazine

    The celebrated fashion powerhouse got the award for her contribution to the growth of luxury women wears in the fashion industry.

    Trish O thanked the organisers for counting her worthy of the award while noting that hard work, prayers and consistency brought her this far.

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    “I say a big thank you to the organizers of this event and for giving me this award. It is a big one and I must say that it has been God.

    “Being recognised for what you enjoy doing is a great achievement. It has been consistency and lot of hard work, I find ways to reinvent myself and my business and I am glad some people actually saw it,” she said.

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