Nigerian artist Innocent Idibia, widely recognized as 2Face, has acknowledged that his 2004 hit African Queen simultaneously elevated and complicated his professional trajectory. The veteran performer stated during a recent Entertainment & Lifestyle program appearance that the track provided career momentum while creating ongoing challenges, though he maintains appreciation for its impact.
The recording propelled 2Face to become the first African musician to secure BET, MTV Europe and MOBO honors. Disputes regarding the composition's origins have persisted for more than 20 years, with former bandmate Blackface repeatedly asserting ownership claims. While acknowledging the track originated as a group collaboration, 2Face has...
A concert attendee at the Afro Punk Festival in Brazil generated online attention after claiming to be single while his wife stood nearby, allowing Nigerian musician Tems to interact with him onstage. The performer had initially expressed reluctance to engage with the man out of consideration for his spouse, but he proceeded to deny the relationship before kissing her hand as spectators reacted loudly.
The episode has reignited discussions about African artists involving audience members' romantic partners in performance routines. Singer Omah Lay faced backlash in February 2024 following an interaction with a female concertgoer at an Eventim Apollo show in London, where videos showed the pair during his song Bend You. That couple...
Nigerian film star Sunshine Rosman has stated that she abstains from consuming alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, attributing her energetic personality to what she describes as an innate vitality. The actress explained during an appearance on the Open Up podcast that observers frequently express surprise at her animated presence at social gatherings despite her substance-free lifestyle.
Rosman recounted attending a celebration in Enugu following film production, where her spirited dancing prompted colleagues to question whether she had consumed intoxicants. The performer emphasized that she requires no external stimulants to maintain elevated spirits, describing her enthusiasm as a natural attribute. She clarified that she...
Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has announced plans to send his wife, actress Regina Daniels, to a rehabilitation facility following toxicology tests that revealed elevated concentrations of harmful substances in her body. The Delta North lawmaker stated during a weekend media interview that the 25-year-old mother of their two children requires treatment to ensure her ability to care for their family.
Nwoko explained that Daniels recently displayed uncharacteristic aggressive conduct and experienced repeated medical emergencies, contrasting sharply with her typically composed demeanor. The senator emphasized his commitment to protecting their young children by securing proper care for their mother, citing concerns about fatalities linked to...
Miss Universe leadership has removed Thai executive Nawat Itsaragrisil from the 2025 competition following an incident where he publicly criticized contestant Fatima Bosch from Mexico. The organization head allegedly called Bosch unintelligent during pre-pageant activities in Thailand after she failed to share promotional material on social media platforms.
Bosch departed the event with several other international contestants who supported her response to what she characterized as disrespectful treatment. Raúl Rocha, the competition president, announced restrictions barring Itsaragrisil from participating in the 74th annual pageant. Rocha stated through a video message that protecting female dignity and maintaining respectful standards...
Nigerian musician Portable announced plans to resume his academic studies after previously attending Kwara State Polytechnic, where he completed coursework but never collected his diploma. The artist stated that his motivation stems from wanting to improve his career management abilities and avoid his children facing criticism about their father's educational background.
The performer explained that he currently provides financial support for the education of multiple children, including his family members. He believes additional schooling will enhance his professional interactions and business dealings within the music industry.
A Gambian resident faced fraud charges in Kanifing Magistrates' Court on Monday after authorities accused him of collecting money from multiple individuals under false rental agreements. Mamodou Camara entered not guilty pleas to four counts involving approximately 72,000 dalasis allegedly obtained from victims between June and October 2025.
Police claim Camara promised housing to Chetten Brigitte, Yankuba Bah, Muhammed Sedibeh and Josephine Woobay while knowing he could not deliver the accommodations. The amounts ranged from 9,000 to 30,000 dalasis per complainant at locations in Manjai Kunda within Kanifing Municipality.
Principal Magistrate Sallah M'bai released the defendant on 120,000 dalasi bail with requirements for two...
Gambian narcotics agents conducted multiple arrests across the country between November 7 and 8, detaining eight individuals on suspicion of possessing and cultivating illegal substances.
Authorities apprehended Bubacarr Tamba, 31, near Mayork while transporting 46 packages of suspected marijuana hidden in cement wrapping inside flour sacks. Dawda Saidy, 30, was detained at a restaurant in Gunjur with cannabis and ecstasy tablets, while teacher Sang E. Mendy, 40, faced arrest after officers discovered marijuana plants growing behind his home in Kassa Kunda Village. Farmer Borry Barry, 67, was taken into custody after agents found 19 cannabis plants at his Darsilameh Seca residence.
Additional arrests included Bubacarr Sabally, 23, in...
A mosque attendant testified in Brikama Magistrates' Court regarding a break-in at a religious building in Gambia. Ebrima Jallow described discovering damage to the structure during early morning prayer duties on September 12, leading to the arrest of Momodou Jallow from Farato.
The witness explained that he found the door damaged and encountered the defendant near the audio equipment inside. Community members responded to his alert and detained the suspect before transferring him to Nyambai Police Station. Magistrate M.S. Dem presided over the proceedings.
Prosecutor CPL E. Fofana secured an adjournment after the testimony concluded. The defendant faces charges under Section 259 of the Criminal Offences Act 2025 for entering a...
