Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has revealed how he got his stage name from a friend who was not actively using it.The rapper made this known during an interview while explaining the story behind the name Blaqbonez.According to him, the name originally belonged to a friend who loved rap and had given
Nigerian music stars Davido and Wande Coal have clashed publicly over their unreleased col-laboration, Come My Way, with both artistes offering different accounts of why the highly an-ticipated song never saw the light of day.The disagreement followed comments made by Davido during a recent interview, where he ex-plained what happened after Wande Coal approached him
Nollywood actress, Bunmi Nelson, has expressed regret over turning down an opportunity to work with actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele years ago.Nelson, while reflecting on her career, admitted that she did not recognise Akindele’s potential at the time and warned against underestimating people.“I didn’t see Funke going far. That’s why in life, don’t underestimate anybody.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, once revealed how he got the stage name that became part of his identity in the Yoruba film industry.Hassan, who died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, explained in a 2024 interview with City People how the name “Ogogo” came from his family’s
Barely two weeks after their wedding, TikTok sensation Peller has issued a stern warning to members of the entertainment industry, declaring that he will not tolerate anyone proposing romantic or kissing movie scenes involving his wife, fellow content creator Jarvis.The social media personality made the remarks during a live session, alleging that someone in the
Legendary music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his estranged wife, Annie, have sparked fresh reconciliation rumors after refollowing each other on Instagram.The former couple, who had previously unfollowed each other on the platform, restored their digital connection on Monday, August 10, 2026.The social media activity has fueled widespread speculation among fans, with
Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has unveiled a new spiritual movement, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), describing it as an interdenominational platform dedicated to prayer, revival and spiritual transformation.Dikeh announced the initiative on Sunday, August 09, 2026, through her Instagram page, where she presented NWPT as a “global movement of consecrated believers” seeking
FIFA Threatens NFF Suspension Over Alleged Government Interference FIFA has demanded clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), warning that the development could attract sanctions if confirmed. In a letter dated September 1, 2026, and signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on
DSS Probes NFF Over N17bn Players’ Wages, Bonuses The Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced an investigation into the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the utilisation of a N17 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government to settle outstanding wages and bonuses owed to players of Nigeria’s national teams. The fund was approved
‘Don’t Disrespect My Staff’: Davido Warns Fan During London Concert Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, briefly halted his concert in London after allegedly spotting a fan disrespecting a member of his team. The incident occurred on August 11, 2026, at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, where the singer was performing at