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  • Blaqbonez speaks on improved relationship with father

    Blaqbonez speaks on improved relationship with father

    Rapper Blaqbonez has revealed the relationship with his father has significantly improved following their reunion in January 2025.

    The rapper, whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, recently met his German step-siblings for the first time, marking a new chapter in his family life.

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    In a recent episode of The Perspective podcast, Blaqbonez disclosed that his bond with his dad is stronger than ever, stating, “My relationship with my dad is getting stronger and stronger. We are talking more than ever before. It is better than it has ever been”.

    When questioned about his father’s motivations for reconnecting, Blaqbonez emphasised that his dad’s actions were genuine and not driven by his fame, adding that his father is not based in Nigeria and largely unaware of his celebrity status.

  • Lojay lauds Olamide’s verse on collaborative track ‘Suru’

    Lojay lauds Olamide’s verse on collaborative track ‘Suru’

    Afrobeats singer Lojay has praised rapper Olamide for outstanding contribution to their collaborative track, ‘Suru’.

    Lojay, on X, expressed his admiration for Olamide’s creativity and lyrical skill on the verse, describing it as genius.

    He confessed that he has love forever for Olamide for the second verse on Suru, stating that only God knows how he does it.

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    “Love forever to @Olamide for the second verse on ‘Suru’! Na only God know how you dey do am,” he wrote. 

    The post has garnered significant attention from fans, who have echoed Lojay’s sentiments and praised the chemistry between the two artists.

    Olamide’s verse on Suru has been widely acclaimed for its smooth flow and signature style, complementing Lojay’s melodic delivery.

  • Paddy Adenuga announces engagement, credits God for ‘forever love’

    Paddy Adenuga announces engagement, credits God for ‘forever love’

    Paddy Adenuga, son of billionaire businessman Dr. Mike Adenuga, has announced engagement to his partner.

    In a social media post on Tuesday, Adenuga shared a photo with a caption expressing  gratitude to God for blessing him with forever love.

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    “My faith in God never wavered.. and in return He blessed me with YOU. My forever love,” he captioned the post.

    The announcement has sparked widespread congratulations and well-wishes from friends, family, and fans.

     Adenuga’s fiancée has not been publicly identified and details about the upcoming wedding are yet to be disclosed.

  • Actress Regina Chukwu condemns verbal abuse against women

    Actress Regina Chukwu condemns verbal abuse against women

    Actress Regina Chukwu has condemned verbal abuse in relationships, stating that it is equally as damaging as physical abuse.

    Addressing men, Chukwu, in an Instagram post, emphasised that hurtful words can have a lasting impact on a woman’s emotional well-being, causing irreparable damage to her heart, confidence and peace.

    According to Chukwu, the effects of verbal abuse can be profound and long-lasting, altering the dynamics of a relationship forever.

    She urged men to be mindful of their words and to treat their partners with respect and kindness.

    “Verbally abusing your woman is just as bad as hitting her, because those words echo in places no apology can reach. 

    “You might not leave marks on her skin, but you’ll leave damage on her heart, her confidence, and her peace. And once a woman’s peace is gone, you’ll never get the same version of her again,” she wrote.

  • Bella Shmurda decries escalating music promotion costs

    Bella Shmurda decries escalating music promotion costs

    Afrobeat star Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi popularly known as Bella Shmurda, has expressed concerns over the soaring costs of music promotion, which he says are discouraging Nigerian artists from releasing new projects, particularly albums.

    Speaking in an interview with Naija FM Lagos, the “Cash App” hitmaker highlighted how financial constraints are pushing artists toward singles, as the expenses for larger projects become prohibitive.

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    Bella Shmurda noted that promoting an album, which typically includes 10 to 14 tracks, demands a significantly larger budget than a single song.

    He outlined the costly components, such as radio airplay and music video production, revealing that the baseline cost for a single music video has skyrocketed to N20 million.

    He said: “To release an album, you need a huge budget, unlike singles. Because for albums, you’re promoting 10 to 14 songs all at once. It’s a lot.

    “Promoting songs on the radio, shooting videos for five, six songs, is a lot. These days, the least you can spend on a music video is N20 million. So, how many artists can afford to shoot five videos?”

    He attributed these rising costs to Nigeria’s economic challenges, including inflation, which has inflated production and promotional expenses.

  • Moses Bliss honours mother with emotional first birthday celebration

    Moses Bliss honours mother with emotional first birthday celebration

    Gospel singer Moses Bliss has organised a birthday celebration for his mother, marking the first time in her life she was honored in this way.

    The milestone event, which brought the artist to tears, addressed the fact that his mother’s exact birth date had never been known, leading Bliss to designate a special day to celebrate her.

    “Today, I cried. For the first time in my mother’s entire life, we celebrated her birthday. All these years, we never knew the exact day she was born so I decided to fix a day just to honour her. And it meant the world to me,” he wrote.

    In a post, Bliss described his mother’s lifelong selflessness, noting that she had never prioritised her own birthday, focusing instead on pouring love and care into others.

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    He said her revelation that she had forgotten about celebrating birthdays struck a chord with him, expressing profound gratitude for her sacrifices, faith, and unwavering love.

    “In her words, she said: “I had never thought about birthdays and I totally forgot about celebrating birthdays. Hearing that broke me. This woman has spent her whole life pouring into others, never once pausing to be celebrated herself.

    “Seeing her smile, watching her receive love and honour, it was one of the most emotional moments of my life. I cried because she deserves the world.”

    He described witnessing her joy and receiving love as one of the most moving experiences of his life, calling her a divine gift.

    “Happy birthday, Mummy. Thank you for your sacrifices, your faith, and your love that never fades. You are my gift from God, and today we made history together,” he stated.

  • Yhemolee cautions men over inappropriate gym outfits

    Yhemolee cautions men over inappropriate gym outfits

    Media personality Idowu Adeyemi popularly known as Yhemolee, has called out men for dressing inappropriately at gym centres.

    The socialite, in a video, stressed the need for proper attire, noting that indecent dressing applies to all genders.

    While expressing support for fitness culture, Yhemolee voiced concerns about men wearing overly revealing outfits, particularly tight shorts that expose body outlines.

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    He stated that women’s form-fitting gym wear serves practical purposes, such as support during workouts, but questioned the necessity for men to adopt similar styles.

    He said in parts: “I’m not an antagonist for the gym, but I feel like we need to start dressing appropriately for the gym. If you’re not a prostitute, why would men wear tight shorts to the gym? I understand why women do it because they need to keep their breasts and bum firm when they work out, but men? As a man, why would you wear tights? And your whole outline is showing?”

  • How I used talent show car prize for transport business – Zlatan Ibile

    How I used talent show car prize for transport business – Zlatan Ibile

    Rapper and singer Temidayo Omoniyi popularly known as Zlatan Ibile has recounted how he used the car he won from a competition as a nighttime cab to make ends meet while studying at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State. 

    In an interview with popular streamer Shank Comics, the Zanku crooner opened up about his challenging days, revealing how financial hardship persisted, forcing him to improvise.

    “Back in school, when there was no money for food, I would just wait till night and use the car I won from the Airtel One Mic Talent show to run cab from Abeokuta to Shagamu for N350,” he recalled.

    Despite his early success in the talent show, Zlatan’s breakthrough came in 2017 with his hit song “My Body,” featuring ace rapper Olamide.

    In a previous interview, the Zanku Music boss described the collaboration as a pivotal moment in his career, crediting Olamide for delivering a “life-changing” verse that propelled him to stardom. 

  • Ruger raise concerns ahead Detty December

    Ruger raise concerns ahead Detty December

    Singer Ruger has voiced concern about the safety of Nigerians, especially those returning from abroad, as the festive season approaches.

    In a post on X, the artist warned that kidnapping had “become a full-time business” in some parts of the country, predicting that the situation could worsen in December.

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    “I’m scared for people this December. Kidnapping has become a full-time business in some parts of Nigeria and it’s only gonna get worse this festive season,” he wrote. “People will travel back to their villages from abroad and from many other places in Nigeria. These bastards will strike hard.”

    Ruger’s statement comes as several Nigerians prepare to travel home for the holidays, commonly known as Detty December, a period marked by concerts, festivals and social gatherings across the country.

  • Value music quality over manipulated charts – Blaqbonez

    Value music quality over manipulated charts – Blaqbonez

    Rapper Emeka Akumefule popularly known as Blaqbonez has called on music fans to prioritise the quality of songs over streaming numbers and chart positions, citing concerns about manipulation in Nigeria’s music industry.

    The statement came in response to a fan accusing him of hypocrisy for celebrating his diss track “ACL” reaching number one on Apple Music Nigeria, despite his previous criticisms of chart reliability.

    Blaqbonez, who has repeatedly alleged that bots are used to inflate streaming figures and chart rankings in Nigeria, clarified his stance on X. 

    He emphasised that while chart success is noteworthy, it should not be the sole criterion for judging an artist’s talent, as numbers can be easily manipulated.

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    The rapper urged fans to use their ears and focus on the quality of music rather than relying on streaming metrics. 

    “I never talked down on the charts, it’d always be exciting but no artist should be defined by it. Most of the artists I’m currently listening to in Naija are not up on our charts.

    “You guys are quick to label someone a failure depending on numbers that we know can easily be manipulated. Use your ears sometimes, if something is good its good, that’s all i’m saying,” he wrote on his X handle.