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  • 2Face’s ‘African Queen’ tops Billboard Afrobeats songs of All-Time list

    2Face’s ‘African Queen’ tops Billboard Afrobeats songs of All-Time list

    Billboard has released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time with 2Face’s “African Queen” ranked as the number one Best Afrobeats song. 

    The list curated by Billboard staff has Wizkid as the only artist with double entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” at number 2 and “Essence” featuring Tems at number 5. 

    Other notable artists in the top 10 include Rema with “Calm Down” at number 4, Favour with “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” at number 3, and CKay with “Love Nwantiti” at number 6.

    The list is dominated by Nigerian artists, but Ghanaian stars Fuse ODG and Sarkodie also made appearances with “Azonto” featuring Itz Tiffany at number 18 and “Adonai” featuring Castro at number 19, respectively. 

    Yemi Alade is the highest-ranked female lead artist on the list with “Johnny” at number 15. 

    Other notable songs in the top 20 include Styl-Plus’ “Olufunmi” at number 11, 9ice’s “Gongo Aso” at number 12, and P-Square’s “Do Me” at number 13.

    The top 20 list also features songs from Wande Coal, Phyno, and Davido, showcasing the diversity and richness of Afrobeats music.

  • Woli Arole slams ladies who adopt ‘braless’ policy

    Woli Arole slams ladies who adopt ‘braless’ policy

    Comedian and actor Woli Arole has condemned the trend of women attending public events without wearing bras.

    In a post on Instagram, he described the act as “highly indecent” and expresses concern that normalising such practices could lead to a collapse of moral standards in society.

    Arole argues that braless dressing is distracting and inappropriate, particularly in professional settings like weddings and corporate events.

    According to Arole, the trend is becoming increasingly common at public gatherings, including weddings and birthday parties.

    He warns that if people don’t speak up against such practices, future generations may lose their moral bearings.

    Arole challenged the argument that women have the right to dress as they wish, questioning whether such choices would be tolerated in job interviews or formal settings.

    “It is highly indecent for a lady to go out to a public event and wear clothes without a bra, for God’s sake. You see wedding guests without bra. Haaaaa! Birthday guests without bra. It’s bad! Be decent. Anyone who defends braless outing is also indecent in her thought,” he wrote.

    “With the way things are going, if we don’t speak up about some things, we might not have morality again. A generation might not have morality again,” he said.

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    He further described braless dressing as distracting and inappropriate. “Your nipple is showing.

    “Oga, it’s wrong. To an event, you are seated, you are distracting, and you are even nearly distracting the husband, distracting the groomsmen, and you are saying, ‘my body, my choice.”

    “Can you go bra-less to an interview? You are going for an interview for what you have been believing God for, and you go bra-less, to a corporate organisation that wants to pay two million.

    “You say, ‘my body, my choice.’ If they don’t give me a job, you see, we are glorifying nonsense, madness, insanity. Me, I will speak up. Because we will lack sense in the generation,” Arole declared.

  • Ijoba Lande denies viral ‘naked’ video, says it’s AI

    Ijoba Lande denies viral ‘naked’ video, says it’s AI

    Actor and content creator Ijoba Lande has raised the alarm over an AI-generated video allegedly depicting him in a compromising situation with the wife of a senator.

    In a video shared on Instagram, Lande disclosed that he is being blackmailed with a demand of N5 million to stop the release of the fabricated clip.

    He denied the allegations, stressing that the video is fake and calling for urgent regulation of artificial intelligence in Nigeria to prevent similar cases of digital blackmail.

    Lande lamented that the video had been circulated among his contacts and benefactors, casting doubts on his character and threatening his career.

    He said, “I’m calling on the Nigerian government to act fast on the use of AI to create videos. If not regulated, it will cause a lot of damage in this country.

    “Someone sent me a video and threatened me. In the video, I was naked and in bed with a married woman.

    “I’m not the one in that video, but the person is threatening me and demanding ₦5 million. If you are the one behind it, just delete it. I am not the person in it.

    “What do you gain from ruining people’s lives? The video I complained about a few days ago is already causing me problems.

    “They are now sending the video to my benefactors, and some of them don’t seem to believe it isn’t me. I don’t even understand how the video was made.

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    “I found out that the woman in the video is married to a senator, and several people have been sending it to me.

    “Please, if you receive the video, delete it immediately and don’t forward it to me. The person in the video isn’t me. I’m not a kid, I would know if I was intimate with someone. And to the person who created that video, I hand you over to God.”

    In March, his marriage collapsed after he accused his wife, Darasimi, of infidelity with over 20 men in the entertainment industry, including actor Baba Tee.

    However, Baba Tee initially denied the allegations but later admitted to a brief encounter with Darasimi during a “Truth or Dare” game.

    Darasimi later apologised for her actions, describing them as a grave mistake.

    Lande is urging people not to believe the video, emphasising that it’s AI-generated and not real.

    He handed the person behind the video over to God, seeking divine intervention. 

  • Burna Boy breaks record with most Billboard Hot 100 entries

    Burna Boy breaks record with most Billboard Hot 100 entries

    Award-winning singer Burna Boy has made history by becoming the African artist with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

    His feature on Gunna’s latest album, “The Last Wun,” on the track “wgft,” marked his seventh entry on the chart, further solidifying his record.

    This achievement also extends Burna Boy’s unprecedented run on the Billboard Hot 100 to five consecutive years, making him the first African act to do so.

    Burna Boy’s success on the charts translates to real-world achievements, including sold-out shows and record-breaking concerts.

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    Notably, he became the first African artist to headline a US stadium at New York’s Citi Field in July 2023 and holds the record for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the United States.

    His accolades also include a Grammy Award for Best Global Album and three consecutive BET Awards for Best International Act, demonstrating his enduring impact on the music industry.

  • Shallipopi announces date for Canada tour

    Shallipopi announces date for Canada tour

    Afrobeats sensation Shallipopi has announced his highly anticipated Canada tour, titled “Pluto Xperience,” set to kick off in September 2025.

    The tour will feature performances in four major Canadian cities: Montreal on September 20, Toronto on September 21, Calgary on September 27, and Vancouver on September 28.

    He wrote, “My Plutomanias. Attending 5 cities in Canada with a full live band. Pluto Xperience #Active!”

    This marks a significant milestone in Shallipopi’s career, extending his global reach and bringing his energetic live performances to North American audiences.

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    Shallipopi’s tour title pays homage to his devoted fanbase, known as Plutomanians, and the unique musical universe he has created.

    With his meteoric rise to fame since his breakout hit “Elon Musk” in 2023, Shallipopi has cemented his position as one of the most exciting new voices in the Afrobeats scene.

    Shallipopi’s career has been marked by notable achievements, including two number-one albums, “Presido La Pluto” and “Shakespopi”, and collaborations with top artists like Rema and Victony.

    His unique sound, which blends Afropop, Amapiano, and Benin dialect, has captivated audiences and earned him recognition from Apple Music’s Up Next feature in 2023.

  • Nkubi, wife open up about online bullying, trolling

    Nkubi, wife open up about online bullying, trolling

    Content creator and actor Victor Nwaogu, popularly known as Nkubi, and his wife have spoken out about the harsh online comments they face from trolls.

    The couple, who have a young daughter, featured her in their family skit videos to help people get to know her.

    However, a Facebook user recently sparked reactions by posting a photo of their daughter with a hurtful caption.

    In an interview with BBC News Pidgin, Nkubi and his wife shared their experiences with online bullying.

    They revealed that they faced criticism in person when they first started dating, but the online harassment has been far more intense.

    To protect her mental health, Nkubi’s wife said she avoids reading comments, acknowledging the damaging impact of social media.

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    The couple, despite the negativity, views their daughter as a blessing to their family and gives her a bright future and makes her people, while shielding her from the harsh aspects of social media.

    Nkubi’s wife also mentioned their plans to have at least one more child, emphasising their commitment to building a happy family life amidst the online scrutiny.

    “We wan give our pikin a bright future, we want to make people know her, I don’t want the situation to catch her unaware. Social media amplifies both judgment and hatred. The bullying has been ongoing since we started dating. Some people would taunt us when they see us together, but online bullying is much. To protect my mental health, I avoid the comment section. She is a blessing to the family; she turned our family around,” Nkubi and his wife said.

  • Mohbad: Agidigbo FM lifts ban on Naira Marley’s music

    Mohbad: Agidigbo FM lifts ban on Naira Marley’s music

    Agidigbo FM, a leading radio station in Ibadan, has announced plans to lift its ban on playing songs from Marlian Records, owned by singer Naira Marley.

    The station’s founder, Oriyomi Hamzat, revealed this decision during a recent broadcast, stating that the ban was initially put in place due to public pressure and ongoing investigations into Mohbad’s death, in which Naira Marley was among those accused.

    Hamzat explained that the station halted airplay of Naira Marley’s music in September 2023 but has now decided to reverse this decision.

    He clarified that he holds no personal grudge against Naira Marley and emphasised that the station’s decision to stop playing his songs didn’t seem to impact his career negatively.

    With this announcement, Hamzat said Agidigbo FM will resume playing Naira Marley’s songs, effectively ending the ban that had been in place for over a year.

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    He said, “So many people were accused of Mohbad’s death, and Naira Marley was part of them. Because of the investigation going on then, we were asked to stop airing his songs.

    ‎”We’ve not made any impact in this matter. The fact that we don’t play his songs doesn’t stop him from making money. Some people asked me to apologise to him. Did Naira Marley tell you that I have issues with him? If it’s for his music, we’ll start playing them,” he stated.

    ‎He further noted, “It is whoever you have issues with that you tell, ‘don’t be annoyed by the words I said.”

  • BBNAIJA S10: Imisi, Rooboy engage in heated confrontation

    BBNAIJA S10: Imisi, Rooboy engage in heated confrontation

    A heated confrontation erupted between housemates Imisi and Rooboy in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house, with the latter instigating the drama.

    In a viral clip, Rooboy used provocative language and gestures, attempting to provoke Imisi into a physical reaction.

    However, Imisi maintained her composure, responding verbally instead.

    The situation escalated as Rooboy blocked Imisi’s path multiple times, daring her to react physically.

    The 23-year-old, however, kept her cool and retaliated with sharp words, and when she tried to sit on a garden swing, Rooboy obstructed her path again, leading Imisi to lightly push him aside.

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    Rooboy’s reaction was dramatic, claiming he’d been pushed and appealing to their fellow housemates to witness the incident.

    “Shey una don see o! She push me o! Everybody shey una dey see na she push me o!” Rooboy said dramatically, beating his chest.

    The other housemates observed the scene with a mix of surprise and amusement, seemingly entertained by the exchange between Imisi and Rooboy.

  • I left Mavin Records prematurely – Reekado Banks

    I left Mavin Records prematurely – Reekado Banks

    Afrobeats singer Reekado Banks has revealed that he left Mavin Records prematurely.

    The singer rose to fame under the label, winning the Rookie of the Year award at The Headies 2014 and receiving the Next Rated award at The Headies 2015.

    Speaking in an interview on the Echo Room podcast, Banks said he departed from Mavin Records in 2018 to launch his own record label, Banks Music.

    Banks explained that he realised his exit was premature after handling his music business independently.

    He clarified that his departure wasn’t due to a disagreement with the label, but rather a personal decision to leave after his contract had already ended two years prior.

    Banks added that he signed a three-year contract, which he allowed to ride for another two years, totalling five years without reviewing the contract.

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    According to him, he was young and fixated on his goals, leading him to embark on the journey prematurely and upon reflection, he realised the challenges of running his own label and the haste of his decision.

    “It (my exit from Mavin Records) wasn’t a conflict situation. I was pretty young and pretty fixated on what I wanted to do -I wanted to leave. Anyways, my contract ended two years prior. I signed a three-year contract, and I allowed it to ride for another two years. So, I was there for five years without reviewing the contract.

    “So, when it was time, I thought I wanted to do this [leave] now. I thought I could do it now. I just embarked on the journey, as many people would view it, prematurely. As soon as I jumped into the sea as well, I realised how premature it was,” he said.

  • Why I took a break from acting – Bimbo Thomas

    Why I took a break from acting – Bimbo Thomas

    Actress Bimbo Thomas has explained why she took a break from acting in certain roles in a recent episode of the Old Secret podcast.

    According to her, she felt producers were trying to typecast her into “ghetto roles” after her breakthrough film “Omo Ghetto”.

    She revealed that many producers were reaching out to her for similar roles, which made her feel like she was being limited to one type of character.

    She said, “After the Omo ghetto film, I did another one, and more producers kept reaching out to me for ghetto roles.

    I felt they wanted to box me, they wanted to put me in a corner”.

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    Bimbo emphasised her versatility as an actress, showcasing her ability to switch between different roles and accents.

    “One minute I’m speaking phonetically, the next I do ghetto and so on”, she said.

    Despite her success in Pidgin English films, she clarified that it’s not her natural speech, stating, “I wasn’t born in the barracks, so pidgin isn’t my thing”.

    With over a decade of experience in Nollywood, Bimbo’s talent and adaptability have earned her widespread acclaim.