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Kennyblaq sells out Mobolaji Johnson Arena again, 20,000 fans roar
Comedian Kennyblaq just packed a massive stadium for the second time. His Reckless Musicomedy Festival sold out the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos again, pulling over twenty thousand fans for a blend of stand-up and musical acts. The event featured a stacked lineup including fellow comics Destalker and Josh2Funny, musicians like Terry G and Nasboi, and hype men such as Do2dtun and Slimcase, all backed by sponsors like FirstBank Nigeria and Nestlé Water. The show's energy was high from the start, with Kennyblaq mixing sound effects and crowd work to hold the audience. Support sets from veteran DJ Jimmy Jatt and others kept the momentum going throughout the night. This repeat sell-out cements his reputation as a major live draw...
Sophia Momodu asks fans to stop calling her Davido’s wife, seeks peace
Sophia Momodu is tired of everyone calling her Davido's wife. The entrepreneur and mother of the singer's first child posted a video demanding fans stop using the title, stressing the need to respect his current marriage and her own move on life. She recounted a specific encounter with a content creator who hailed her that way, expressing her shock and frustration over the persistent label. Momodu made a clear plea for privacy and peace, stating that everyone involved is happy and focused on their own paths. Her message underscores a desire for public recognition separate from her past high-profile relationship, asking for basic respect for personal boundaries. The request highlights the lingering public narrative that often follows...
Anthony Joshua escapes Lagos-Ibadan crash, joins stars who cheated death
Boxer Anthony Joshua is the latest celeb to cheat death on a Nigerian road. The heavyweight champion survived a crash on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway near Makun in Ogun State that killed two foreign nationals in his vehicle, with state officials confirming the fatalities and an ongoing investigation. This follows a long list of Nigerian artists and athletes with similar close calls, highlighting a grim pattern of road incidents. Stars like singers Harrysong, Burna Boy, Dunsin Oyekan, Sensational Bamidele, rapper CDQ, actress Bukola Arugba, and footballer Victor Boniface have all publicly recounted surviving serious accidents in recent years. Their stories often involve miraculous escapes, damaged luxury vehicles, and social media posts...
Beyoncé joins the billionaire club, music and business empire reigns supreme
Beyoncé just officially joined the billionaire music club. The singer hit the three-comma milestone according to Forbes, placing her alongside Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband Jay Z as one of the few musicians to achieve that status. Her massive recent tours, the Renaissance World Tour and the Cowboy Carter Tour, generated hundreds of millions in ticket and merchandise sales through her own company, Parkwood, securing huge profits. Forbes estimates she earned about a hundred and forty-eight million dollars this past year before taxes, making her the world's third highest paid musician. That income, combined with her business ventures like the hair care brand Cécred, the whiskey label SirDavis, and deals with...
Laide Bakare slams colleagues for TikTok posts after Allwell Ademola’s death
An actress is calling out the gross content hustle around a colleague's death. Laide Bakare slammed fans and fellow actors for making TikTok videos and playing games for gifts just hours after actress Allwell Ademola died from a heart attack, saying the behavior was sad and that everyone is being watched. Her criticism echoes earlier sentiments from actor Alesh Sanni, questioning the sincerity of public condolences. Bakare expressed specific disbelief that some of the deceased's close friends were active on the app, using a Yoruba phrase to lament the world's ways. The family of the forty-nine-year-old Ademola has acknowledged the support received and will share burial plans later, creating a stark contrast between genuine mourning and...
Peter Okoye mourns Joshua’s team members, calls the accident shattering
Singer Peter Okoye is completely wrecked by a fatal crash involving Anthony Joshua's team. The musician expressed his grief over the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that killed boxer Anthony Joshua's strength coach, Sina Ghami, and personal trainer Latif Ayodele, calling the loss shattering in a social media statement. Joshua and his driver survived the collision with a stationary truck and were hospitalized. Okoye directed his condolences to Joshua directly, praying for comfort and strength while remembering the two departed team members. He noted the tragic irony of gratitude for Joshua's survival amid the devastating loss of his long-time associates. The incident has drawn official condolences from President Bola Tinubu and...
FalzTheBahdGuy, Liliane Maroune to host ninth AFRIMA in Lagos
AFRIMA just tapped a Nigerian rapper and a French-Senegalese host for its big night. The All Africa Music Awards revealed FalzTheBahdGuy and Liliane Maroune as hosts for its ninth edition happening in Lagos next January, making Falz the second Nigerian after 2Baba to helm the continental ceremony. The event, organized with the African Union Commission and Lagos State, features five days of activities, including a music summit and a main awards show broadcast globally. Organizers praised the duo as representing the strength of African culture, highlighting Falz for his intelligent commentary and Maroune for her elegance and international influence. Falz, a multi-award-winning musician and actor known for films like Brotherhood and Chief...
Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty smashes box office, earns N382 million
Toyin Abraham's new movie just became a massive box office hit in record time. Her directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, earned over three hundred eighty two million naira in just eleven days, making it Nollywood's second biggest weekend film of the year. The comedy features a cast including Mike Ezuruonye, Efe Irele, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa, following a meddlesome aunty whose attempts to solve problems create chaotic and heartfelt situations. Abraham thanked her fans extensively on social media, crediting their support for the milestone and noting the earnings pace shattered previous three-week benchmarks. She encouraged continued viewership for the still-running film, emphasizing its real-life lessons packaged as entertainment. The...
Sean Tizzle set to drop a new single, gears up for global tour
Sean Tizzle is dropping a romantic track to kick off his new era. Afrobeats artist Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele, known as Sean Tizzle, announced a single called Husband and Wife set for release at the start of next year, marking a refined return to his signature style with themes of romance and maturity. He framed this as the start of a fresh creative phase, promising more music throughout the year, including a third studio album titled The New Testament later in 2026. He described the upcoming album as a product of his artistic growth and lived experience, aiming to merge classic influences with modern Afrobeats production. Alongside the recorded work, Sean Tizzle plans a series of live performances, starting with a show in Lagos this...
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