Senegalese-American singer and music executive Akon has revealed that he chose to sign Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid in 2008 instead of Canadian rapper Drake, citing the latter’s financial demands at the time.Akon made the revelation during a recent interview with The Shade Room, where he reflected on his early involvement in the careers of both
South African singer, Tyla, has removed Lagos from the list of cities for her upcoming A pop World Tour, following backlash linked to concerns over xenophobia and reactions surrounding her planned performance in Nigeria. The Grammy-winning artiste’s decision to exclude Lagos from the tour itinerary has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some Nigerians expressing
Media personality Toke Makinwa has shared her opinion on why she believes many men are not good at telling lies, saying they often fail to think through their stories.Makinwa made the remarks during the latest episode of MENtality with Ebuka, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, where she discussed relationships and communication.According to her, many men assume
Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has said fellow artiste Burna Boy must pay for offending him, as he revisited their long-running feud during a recent interview.Speaking on the Notjustok podcast, Brymo reflected on the disagreement between the two musicians, which began in 2023 after he alleged that Burna Boy borrowed ideas from
Nollywood producer and actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up about the different jobs she did to support herself while studying at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).She shared the experience during a recent interview with Bella Naija, where she spoke about her early struggles and the businesses she ran to earn money as a student.According to
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his celebrity stylist partner, Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, King Kagar Omiyinka, together.The actor announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post on Monday, June 15, 2026.Baba Ijesha thanked God for the birth of the child, describing him as a blessing.He wrote,
“But of course, I have anchors, whom I listen to; preachers like Apostle Joshua Selman. When you understand the kind of preachers I listen to, you will understand where I am coming from. I am not your typical Nigerian Christian, and I don’t want to be. I have my own mindset just like Jesus,” she
Nollywood actor and director Ikechukwu Nweke has appealed for financial assistance to continue treatment for colon cancer after spending more than N15 million on medical care. Nweke, who disclosed his condition in a social media post titled My Cancer Journey, said months of treatment have involved chemotherapy, radiotherapy, medical tests, scans, medication and repeated hospital
Music star, Augustine Kelechi, widely known as Tekno, has revealed the intense stigma he faced while fighting severe vocal cord damage from acid reflux that led to his career decline. At the peak of his fame in 2018-2021, CSONews24 recalls that Tekno suffered severe vocal cord damage, which made him not able to sing and
The Nigerian popular singer, Augustine Kelechi, known as Tekno, has finally expressed his views on love over the years, claiming that since after 2020, love has not been the same. Cool FM Lagos recently interviewed the ‘Pana’ crooner when he that said he believes people became tired of love after spending more time than usual