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  • GinjaBet debuts in Lagos with Blaqbonez as brand ambassador, promises bold betting experience

    GinjaBet debuts in Lagos with Blaqbonez as brand ambassador, promises bold betting experience

    Lagos came alive on Saturday, August 16, 2025 as GinjaBet, Nigeria’s newest gaming and sportsbook platform, officially launched operations with a high-energy event with the themedl: “Ginja Don Land” at the Admiralty Event Centre, Naval Dockyard, Ahmadu Bello Way.

    The colourful ceremony fused Nigeria’s passion for football with its vibrant music culture and was headlined by the unveiling of award-winning rapper Blaqbonez as GinjaBet’s first-ever brand ambassador — a move the company described as a reflection of its bold, youthful, and authentic identity.

    “I’m excited to be part of this. GinjaBet represents energy and authenticity, and I can’t wait for us to make this partnership count,” Blaqbonez said during his unveiling.

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    Delivering the keynote address, Joe Richa, Co-Founder and CEO of GinjaBet, stressed that the company’s entry into Nigeria’s market signals a new era for the betting industry.

    “This isn’t just a launch — it’s the start of a new betting lifestyle for Nigerians. Blaqbonez embodies the energy, boldness, and authenticity we stand for. GinjaBet is built for Nigeria, powered by world-class tech. We’re not just here to compete — we’re here to lead and to connect,” Richa said.

    From a regulatory standpoint, Bashir Abiola-Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries Board, welcomed GinjaBet into the state’s thriving gaming industry and pledged continued collaboration. He highlighted that revenues from gaming taxes are being deployed into schools and healthcare facilities across Lagos, underscoring the sector’s role in public development

    Also present at the launch were George Mbam, Head of Market at GinjaBet; Chief Tosan, Managing Partner at Victoria Chambers (Legal Secretary to GinjaBet); and Mrs. Gift (Tamunopreye) Tuadibofa of the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers.

    Licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority and powered by UpGaming’s iGaming infrastructure, GinjaBet promises next-generation sportsbook features, rich odds, seamless wallet transactions, exclusive Ginja Games, and a player-focused ecosystem tailored to Nigerians.

    For Blaqbonez, whose music career has been built on wit, confidence, and cultural relevance, the partnership merges his passion for football and gaming while giving the GinjaBet brand immediate cultural credibility with Nigeria’s youth market.

    The night ended with electrifying live performances, a football-inspired stage design, and a pulsating atmosphere that attendees described as a seamless fusion of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.

  • Magixx, Blaqbonez slam alleged chart manipulation in music

    Magixx, Blaqbonez slam alleged chart manipulation in music

    Afrobeats singer Magixx has accused fellow artists of faking their numbers, stating that they are deceiving their family members and themselves.

    His tweet reads: “Y’all faking your numbers I hope you sleep well at night… keep deceiving your family members”.

    Echoing his sentiment, rapper Blaqbonez stated that the industry is damaged and that chart rankings are often a reflection of who can afford to buy their music, rather than its actual quality.

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    Blaqbonez wrote: “The irreversible damage we done to our industry, one day it’d finally come crumbling down, for now let’s keep acting like the charts mean anything more than a showcase of the people who can afford to buy it, its like itunes in the 2000s all over again. make i go hustle”.

    He also expressed frustration with the current state of the industry, citing Ayra Starr’s song “Hot Body” as an example of a deserving hit that didn’t reach the top 10 on the Nigerian charts.

    He added: “Ayra Hot body never enter top 10 NG, when we know that song should be number 1 or top 3, but how dem go let am, when she never do industry agriculture”.

  • I’m not intimidated by Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez – M.I Abaga

    I’m not intimidated by Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez – M.I Abaga

    Veteran rapper M.I Abaga has asserted his dominance, stating that he isn’t fazed by the success of young rappers like Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez, and other rappers.

    Speaking on Jay On-air, Abaga praised their talents and hard work, emphasising that their skills don’t intimidate him.

    According to him, his confidence in his own abilities is evident as he humorously challenges the young rappers to a studio showdown, questioning whether they can outrap him.

    M.I expressed his admiration for the new generation of rappers, clarifying that he’s not threatened by their success.

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    He said: “The likes of Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Ladipoe, Falz are the rappers who are currently making waves, but I have not felt like I’m the old guy in terms of skills. For me as an artist, that part doesn’t affect me. What I care about is if you and I were in the studio, am I with somebody who can outrap me?

    “I love what Odumodu is doing. I love what Blaqbonez is doing. I love their talent but it doesn’t intimidate me. I’m not Davido, I’m not Wizkid; they are in the red-hot moment.”

  • I struggled to eat when I was abroad – Blaqbonez

    I struggled to eat when I was abroad – Blaqbonez

    Rapper Blaqbonez has responded to growing concerns over his noticeable weight loss, which stirred conversation across social media after he shared new photos online.

    A concerned fan bluntly commented, “You’re dying bro,” prompting the artist to address the issue directly.

    Blaqbonez explained that the drastic change in his appearance is due to his struggles with eating while abroad.

    According to him, he finds it difficult to eat outside Nigeria because of his strong preference for Nigerian cuisine.

    Read Also: Blaqbonez calls out colleague who dissed him in 2017

    He revealed that he has been on the road for nearly two months, working intensely on the final stages of his upcoming album, which has left him with little appetite and limited food options.

    Despite his lean appearance, Blaqbonez assured fans that he’s fine and intends to regain weight soon. He reaffirmed his dedication to delivering what he described as the best album experience yet.

    “My problem is I only like Nigerian food, so whenever I leave the country, I struggle to eat. I have been on the road for almost 2 months, barely eating, cos I want to give u guys the best album experience ever. I’d add some weight soon. No Excuses”, he wrote.

  • Nobody can replicate my kind of music, Blaqbonez boasts

    Nobody can replicate my kind of music, Blaqbonez boasts

    Rapper Blaqbonez has confidently declared that his unique talent will stand the test of time.

    In a recent social media post, he stated that not all talents are built to last, but he’s certain about his own enduring legacy.

    Blaqbonez boldly asserted his self-assurance, emphasising the originality of his music.

    According to him, his sound is replicable, setting him apart from others in the industry.

    Read Also: Blaqbonez supports Nigerian fashion brands, hails local creatives

    The rapper also expressed his gratitude to his loyal fans, who have been supporting him since the beginning of his career.

    Blaqbonez wrote: “No be every kind of talent fit last for years, i know who i am, i will be here for as long i want to be, the music i make nobody can make it, i have fans that have been there since the very beginning, not the ones wey discover me with Bling or all that shit, the ones i’m talking about know themselves”

  • Blaqbonez calls out colleague who dissed him in 2017

    Blaqbonez calls out colleague who dissed him in 2017

    Singer Blaqbonez has called out a fellow artist who dissed him in a freestyle rap in 2017.

    According to Blaqbonez, the artist boasted that he would never be as successful as him, saying “you no go ever blow like Blaqbonez”.

    Blaqbonez, on X, claimed that the artist’s behaviour was motivated by his signing with Olamide.

    He wrote: “Because u got a deal before me, you added my name to your freestyles, “you no go ever blow like blaqbonez”, all because olamide signed you, you thought he was God abi??

    The rapper also recalled how hurtful it was to hear someone he came up with in the music industry belittle him.

    He shared that he was broke and hustling at the time, making the diss even more painful.

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    “Those wey know know, i no loud am that year, was like 2017 or some shit, imagine me broke and hustling hearing someone i came up with singing about how i’d never make it on stage, who’s the punchline now?”, he added.

    Blaqbonez added  “I never said a word all those years cos when i really dislike u, your name no go ever come out of my mouth, i will standby and watch you choke on yourself, i won’t antagonize u, I’d face my work and let life run its course, u must have thought i never saw shit, i saw it in 4K and i used it as motivation

    “I pray u see these tweets and reflect on your life, at how quick u were ready to shit on people, we were in rap battle groups together for years, but as them sign u, it was time to shit on me, my work ethic & everything cos you saw into the future and knew i was never going to blow up right??”

  • Blaqbonez supports Nigerian fashion brands, hails local creatives

    Blaqbonez supports Nigerian fashion brands, hails local creatives

    Rapper Blaqbonez has expressed his pride in supporting Nigerian fashion brands.

    In a post on X, he stated that he and others are proudly rocking local brands not just out of loyalty or friendship, but because of the exceptional quality of their products.

    Blaqbonez gave a shoutout to Nigerian fashion creatives, encouraging them to continue pushing boundaries and producing outstanding work. 

    Read Also: I will like to meet Davido, Blaqbonez, others – Rick Ross 

    He wrote: “Proud of the fact that we rocking Nigerian brands with our chest, not because we supporting or friendship, but cos n!ggas are making mad hard shit rn! shoutout to all the Nigerian fashion creatives killing it rn, keep going.”

  • Blaqbonez names 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’, four others greatest afrobeats songs

    Blaqbonez names 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’, four others greatest afrobeats songs

    Rapper Blaqbonez has revealed his top five picks for the greatest Afrobeats songs of all time.

    In an interview on the ‘Lagos’ podcast, Blaqbonez crowned 2Face Idibia’s iconic hit “African Queen” as the greatest Afrobeats song, followed closely by Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba”, Burna Boy’s “Ye”, Davido’s “If”, and M.I’s “Safe”.

    Read Also: Blaqbonez: I’m far from 40 years

    “My list of top 5 greatest Afrobeats songs of all time is very simple; ‘African Queen’ by 2Face, Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’, Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’, Davido’s ‘If’, and ‘Safe’ by M.I,” Blaqbonez said.

  • I will like to meet Davido, Blaqbonez, others – Rick Ross 

    I will like to meet Davido, Blaqbonez, others – Rick Ross 

    Renowned American rapper, Rick Ross, has publicly expressed his desire to meet Nigerian music sensations, Davido and Blaqbonez. 

    In a video shared on social media, Rick Ross praised Davido, calling him his favourite Nigerian artist and a “future legend.”

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    Ross, currently in Cape Town, South Africa, encouraged Davido to continue fostering unity and growth in Africa’s music industry. 

    He concluded by referring to them as “kings” and expressed his eagerness to meet them in person.

  • Blaqbonez: I’m far from 40 years

    Blaqbonez: I’m far from 40 years

    Rapper Blaqbonez, whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his age.

    In a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, the Nigerian rapper clarified that he is 30 years old, debunking rumours that he is close to 40.

    Read Also: Blaqbonez hints at retirement, plans to transition into behind-the-scenes role

    “I am not close to 40 at all. I am 30. But I suppose that’s closer to 40 than to zero,” he said.

    He is known for his unique rap style and creative flair, which has earned him recognition in the music industry.