Nigerian singer Rema broke African music records on YouTube Music with his debut album. The ultra version of Rave and Roses became the first African project to reach 3 billion streams on the platform. Divine Ikubor achieved this milestone through his popular songs that fans played millions of times. His hit song Calm Down and the remix featuring Selena Gomez drove most of the streaming numbers. The album continues breaking barriers for African artists on major music platforms.
Rave and Roses Ultra also leads African music on Spotify with 3.9 billion total streams. The project became the first African album to join the exclusive 2 billion club on that service. No other Nigerian album has crossed that important streaming threshold on...
Tanzanian model Karen Bujulu explained why she ended her relationship with singer Juma Jux after false stories spread online. She said people wrongly blamed her for cheating when the singer actually betrayed her trust during their time together. The model stayed faithful through multiple problems but finally decided to leave when she could not forgive anymore hurt. Bujulu wants fans to stop bringing up her past relationship because she has already healed from the experience. Her statement came after Jux married Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo.
The model posted her side of the story on Instagram to correct wrong information about their breakup. She emphasized that she never cheated and actually suffered from her...
Popular singer Bella Shmurda admits celebrity life brings fewer freedoms than before stardom arrived. The Cash App artist spoke about fame pressures during a recent Channel Tweety7 interview session. He became famous at age 25 but says the lifestyle feels restrictive compared to earlier days. Friends and casual hangouts disappeared as his career took off and responsibilities mounted. The musician describes feeling trapped inside an invisible container that limits his movements.
Family financial duties create enormous stress for the successful performer according to his statements. Bella Shmurda serves as the main money provider for relatives who depend completely on him. Constant income pressure weighs heavily because failure means...
Popular rapper Folarin Falana criticized President Bola Tinubu's performance after two years of leadership. The artist known as Falz said Nigeria moved backward under the current government instead of forward. He told Arise TV that citizens have seen little progress since Tinubu took office. The musician remembered the campaign promise that suggested real change would come. Falz believes the president still has time to prove his worth during the remaining years.
The rapper questioned what plans Tinubu actually had when he campaigned for the presidency. He pointed out that the slogan meant it was the candidate's turn to lead the country. Citizens continue waiting for major improvements that have not appeared during the first half of the...
Kaduna State police rejected claims that criminals kidnapped 200 people from the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Command spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan called the social media reports completely false and made up. Police said no kidnapping happened on that major road during the past two years. Security forces patrol the highway every day and night to protect travelers. The area stays under constant watch from police, military and intelligence officers.
Police Commissioner warned news outlets against spreading fake stories that could cause public panic. Hassan said authorities will question anyone who shares false information about kidnappings without proof. The command takes these lies seriously and may prosecute people who create or spread made-up...
The Nigerian Defence Academy set June 14 as the date for screening tests of selected applicants. Academy spokesman Major Mohammad Maidawa announced the decision Thursday from Kaduna. The screening covers candidates who applied for the 77 Regular Course program at the military school. Officials based their shortlist on official exam results that JAMB sent directly to the academy. Students can check the academy portal to see if they made the cut.
Maidawa advised candidates to use the online portal to avoid network problems that might explain missing names. The academy wants students to verify their status through the official website rather than assume technical issues caused problems. Applicants who did not make the shortlist should...
A court delayed ruling on a major lawsuit against Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike until July 10. Poor residents want 500 million naira from the government for violating their basic rights. The people claim police and security forces arrested them without charges and treated them badly. Judge James Omotosho heard arguments from both sides before setting the new court date. Lawyers for homeless people and street vendors say authorities broke constitutional laws.
Wike fought back against the claims through his legal team at the hearing. He told the court that beggars and scavengers create serious safety problems for other residents. The minister said many arrested people damaged property and helped criminals plan attacks...
A northern advocacy group criticized Catholic bishops for wanting emergency rule declared over Benue State violence. The Pathfinders Arewa Project warned that religious framing could worsen tensions across Nigeria's diverse communities. Group chairman Abdulhamid Abdullahi Jakadan said the bishops used misleading stories about the crisis. He acknowledged concerns about deaths and insecurity but rejected religious explanations for the problems. The group believes land disputes and environmental damage cause most conflicts rather than religious persecution.
Jakadan pointed out that both Christians and Muslims face violence across states like Zamfara and Katsina. He questioned why emergency rule should apply to Benue when other violent...
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared that wealthy people cannot escape the law in Abuja. He spoke Thursday at Obafemi Awolowo University and rejected claims that some residents remain untouchable. Wike said his nearly two-year administration enforces rules equally for all citizens. The former Rivers State governor delivered a lecture about Nigerian leadership and governance. He emphasized that effective leaders must make unpopular decisions for public benefit.
Rich families control expensive neighborhoods like Maitama and Asokoro according to Wike. These affluent residents often refuse to pay required taxes and fees to government offices. The minister promised to force compliance from wealthy property holders...
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