Actor and comedian Charles Okocha has opened up on how he was shot six times and miraculously survived.

In a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask,’ Okocha shared details of the incident, revealing that one of the bullets passed through his stomach.

Okocha expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal, describing himself as a “survivor” and reflecting on the challenges he has faced in his life.

The host, Bae U Barbie asked, “Is it true that you were shot six times?”

Stripping himself to show off scars of the bullet wounds, Okocha said: “I want the whole wide world to see my scars. Six shots. One of the bullets got in through my stomach and popped out on the other side.

“If only you knew I was shot you won’t be asking me. I’m a survivor. Look at my life. Look at what I have been through. I’m the last real n*gga alive and that’s official.”

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, fondly known as Queen Mother, has returned to Nigeria after attending the first phase of her daughter Priscilla’s wedding in Tanzania.

The actress, who has been actively sharing her excitement about her daughter’s wedding on social media, expressed her gratitude for a surprise welcome home reception organised by her close friends and sisters.

In a video posted on Instagram on Sunday, she wrote, “I’m speechless! I thought I was the only ‘extra’ one, but my friends and sisters just took it to a whole new level! This surprise welcome back home party was everything and more! I’m still reeling from the shock – I never saw it coming!

“Thank you, each and every one of you, for this heartfelt, warming, and wonderful surprise! I’m truly grateful. God bless you all! I love you all!”

Nigerian comedian and skit maker Isaac Aloma, better known as Zicasloma, has opened up about the reasons behind his recent decision to undergo rhinoplasty surgery, offering his fans insight into the process and his recovery journey.

“I’ve always had a very flat nose and right from childhood I’ve felt that if I could do my nose, I would reconstruct it. I’ve been constantly ridiculed because of my nose. My siblings would always insult me saying, ‘Your nose is too ugly. Your nose is too big.’ I carried my papa’s nose in excess. Some of you think rhinoplasty is a death sentence. People do rhinoplasty for different reasons… Some ladies can’t wear some kind of dress because they have big stomachs or “K-leg”.

“You wear some kind of dress because of your insecurities. For some people, it’s because they are short. If we have a choice, that insecurity will be corrected. They’ll say you don’t like how God created you, but ladies wear make-up. Is that how God created them? Why do you do braces to correct your teeth? Leave it the way God gave you your teeth. You’re thinking of how people will perceive you; you know we live in a very judgemental country, Nigeria. The fact that you don’t have the mind or money to correct your insecurities doesn’t mean you should judge another person.”

Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent, popularly known as 2face, has raised the alarm that Nigerians should help her beg Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru, to leave her son.

She made the appeal in a video that went viral on Thursday evening.

According to Mrs Idibia, 2face is presently not in his right frame of mind due to the divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie.

“Good evening, Nigerians. My name is Mrs Rose Idibia, the mother of 2face. This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo State. I’m calling on all mothers in Nigeria to help me beg her to free my son.

“My son is going through a divorce process, and he is clearly not in his right senses now. I know my son well. That is not him.

“Please Natasha, the beads you put on his hand and on his neck, remove them and free him,” she said.

A viral video on Thursday that captured the moment 2face proposed to Osawaru.

In the video, the singer and the lawmaker were seen dancing together to the admiration of some of their friends.

2face later proceeded to present Osawaru with a ring, after which they were locked in a long embrace.

This comes just a day after the musician publicly confirmed his romantic relationship with Osawaru, setting social media abuzz.

The revelation follows his recent separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, with the singer expressing his intention to take things further with Osawaru.

Speculations about their relationship had been growing after 2face was seen at the Edo State Assembly and a video surfaced showing the two together at a Lagos club.

Addressing the rumours, the African Queen crooner took to Instagram on Tuesday to set the record straight.

In the video, he said in part, “Allegedly, I have seen so many things, so many people coming up with their own false narratives and malicious nonsense after I posted that stuff that I posted. Yes, I posted what I posted.

“Hon. Natasha has been dragged, she has been called all sorts of names, she has been labelled as a home breaker.

“She is a young, brilliant, amazing woman, and she had nothing to do with what is happening between me and Annie in our marriage. Yes, I love her. She is amazing, and she is cool. I want to marry her.”

Osawaru is a politician and member of the Edo State House of Assembly representing the Egor Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party.

She was elected in April 2023 and is from the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.

TV host Morayo Afolabi-Brown has weighed in on the controversy surrounding 2Baba’s separation from Annie Idibia and his new relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.

Brown in a video, on ‘Your View’ expressed disappointment and frustration with 2Baba’s actions, questioning why he strung Annie along for so long and at what point he fell out of love with her.

According to Morayo, 2Baba owes the public an explanation for his actions, which she feels have damaged Annie.
She also criticised 2Baba for moving on quickly with another woman.

She said: “I don’t think 2baba should go scot free for what he has done and how he has damaged this young woman. I feel that he has led her on. Maybe it was societal pressure that caused him to stay with this young woman. He needs to tell us because the society was there when they were getting married. At what point did you say you are no more with Annie, at what point did you feel you can desert Annie. What audacity do you have to say you have fallen out of love with her?”

Brown’s comments come after 2Baba confirmed romance with Natasha and proposed marriage, sparking widespread debate and criticism.

Music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has set social media abuzz after confirming his romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru.

The revelation comes amid his recent divorce from wife, Annie Idibia, with the singer expressing his desire to take things further with Osawaru.

Speculation surrounding their relationship intensified after 2Baba was spotted at the Edo State Assembly and a video surfaced of the duo at a Lagos club.

Addressing the rumours, 2Baba took to Instagram on Tuesday to clear the air.

In a video post captioned “To Whom It May kwansighn. #I don yarn my truth. Feel free to continue alleging. We shall all be alright,” he dismissed false narratives and defended Osawaru, stating she played no role in his separation from Annie.

In the video, he said in part, “Allegedly, I have been seeing so many things, so many people coming up with their own false narratives and malicious nonsense after I posted that stuff that I posted. Yes, I posted what I posted.

“Hon. Natasha has been dragged, she has been called all sorts of names, she has been labelled as a home breaker.

“She is a young brilliant amazing woman and she had nothing to do with what is happening between me and Annie in our marriage.

“Yes I love her, she is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her.”

Gospel singer Paul Nwokocha has addressed the public about the recent separation from his second wife two years into their marriage.

Nwokocha alleged his wife had been sending explicit videos to multiple men, an act he considered an abomination to God.

Defending his decision to end the marriage, Nwokocha asked the public how they would feel if they were in his situation.

He emphasised the choice was based on his personal values and religious beliefs.

Nwokocha urged people to stop criticising him on social media, stating that he owes no one an apology for his actions.

He clarified that he married a wife, not someone who would engage in immoral behavior.

He said: “Greetings to you all, all my friends and well -wishers, thank you so much, my name still remains Paul Nwokocha, a minister of the gospel.

“I have heard so many people talk about my marital problem on social media, and I want to tell you something, If I marry today and I find out that the wife I married is doing abominable things before God and man, I will send you out of my house.

“Hear me again, If I marry today and I find out that the wife I married is doing abominable things before God and man, I will send you out of my house without any apology.

“You that is talking and showing pity on her, how will you feel if the woman you call your wife is taking nudes photos and videos and sending them to men? How will you feel if you find such thing? How will you feel? I need your comment.

“I married a wife, not a whore. So, I owe nobody apology for this, stop calling me names. Not even minding how long I married you, if I find you are doing evil before God, you are going out of my house.”

Actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, has unveiled her new name, Hadiza Mkambala, following her traditional wedding to Juma Jux.

The highly anticipated ceremony, which took place on February 7 in Tanzania, was conducted in accordance with Tanzanian customs and traditions.

Priscilla Ojo shared breathtaking photos adorned in a gold outfit on her Instagram page, captivating her followers.

In a heartfelt tribute, Priscilla’s best friend, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, penned an emotional letter congratulating the newlywed couple and reminiscing about their friendship.

He offered words of wisdom, urging Priscilla to cherish her marriage and hold onto her partner forever.

American model India Love has shut down speculation about a romantic relationship with afrobeats artist Asake.

The rumors began circulating after photos surfaced of the two holding hands.
However, India Love took to Instagram to reveal that the photos were actually taken during a music video shoot.

“Just for a music video, everyone,” she clarified, putting the rumors to rest.

Nigerian R&B superstar Tems has broken records and achieve new heights in her career as her hit single “Free Mind” has been certified 2X platinum by the RIAA, selling over 2 million units in the United States.

The song also peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with an impressive 26-week run.

Additionally, Tems’ song “Higher” has reached a million units in sales, earning two platinum plaques off her debut EP “For Broken Ears”.

Her collaboration with Brent Faiyaz, “Found”, and her BET-winning single “Me & U” off her debut album “Born In The Wild” have both been certified gold by the RIAA.

Recall that she made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, winning her second Grammy for Best African Music Performance and becoming the first Nigerian artist to take home the prize.

She was also nominated in two other categories, including Best Global Albums and Best R&B Song.

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, has tied the knot with her Tanzanian lover and singer, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux.

The wedding took place on Friday, in Tanzania, the home country of the groom.

The wedding brought together friends and families from Nigeria and Tanzania.

The occasion also attracted congratulatory messages from Nigerian celebrities who took to their Instagram pages to celebrate the new couple.

Actress Mercy Aigbe wrote, “My Baby is Taken @its.priscy. Congratulations my love. Ore Iya Iyawo mode fully activated! …..To God be the glory!.”

Actress Toyin Abraham also wrote, “My Prisykoko.”

Another actress, Bimbo Afolayan, said, “This night I won’t eat o I am all mushy mushy o. I love ❤️I love seeing love. I love seeing people in love. Don’t worry about me, I am a complete lover girl. Congratulations mama @iyaboojofespris. JP 2025. We are ready. Your home is blessed dear Priscilla.”

Also, a Nollywood diva, Nkechi Blessing wrote, “Congratulations @its.priscy, this is the Lord’s doing and it’s marvelous in our sight. Queen mother @iyaboojofespris you raised a queen. maami❤️.”

Earlier in 2024, Iyabo Ojo announced that her daughter’s wedding would be in four phases, to be held in Tanzania and Nigeria.

Nigerian actor and producer AY Comedian has reacted to a viral video that falsely depicts him kissing May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie.

The video, which was artificially generated, purportedly shows the two sharing a kiss while on a flight to the United Kingdom for the premiere of AY’s film, The Waiter.

Addressing the controversy on social media, AY Comedian condemned the spread of the misleading clip and urged those behind it to channel their creativity into positive endeavors.

He also referenced the recent online harassment of reality TV star Alex Unusual, who was similarly accused of having a romantic relationship with him, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and cyberbullying.

In a lengthy post, AY Comedian wrote: “Dear Online Innovators, as the future leaders and change-makers of Nigeria, I urge you to channel your immense creative talents toward building a better nation rather than tearing each other down.

“Nigeria is rich with potential, and your unique skills—be it in art, music, technology, or entrepreneurship—can be pivotal in driving positive change. Instead of using your creativity to undermine those who are working hard to improve their lives and contribute to society, let’s focus on uplifting one another.

“It’s essential to recognize that every action has consequences. When we choose to sabotage others, we only perpetuate a cycle of negativity and destruction. At what point will we realize that unity and collaboration will yield far greater results than division? The other time, it was the poor @alex_unusual who is yet to come out of all the lies and narratives meted out on her person for choosing to always be a support a family who were a major part of her brand growth. Must you all chase away everyone working with me or trying to earn an honest living through me?

“Let’s come together to support one another’s hustles, celebrate our achievements, and inspire a culture of innovation and respect. The future of Nigeria depends on our collective efforts to foster an environment where everyone can thrive”

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems on her victory in the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday. He celebrated her achievement while commending the remarkable success of Nigerian youth in the entertainment industry.

Taking to social media on Monday, Obi expressed his joy over the growing global recognition of Nigerian talents across various fields, particularly in entertainment.

He also lauded the contributions of other Nigerian artists who received Grammy nominations, emphasising the nation’s abundant talent pool that continues to earn global recognition.

He also praised other Nigerian artists who received Grammy nominations, emphasising the country’s rich pool of talent that continues to earn global recognition.

He wrote, “I am ever elated by the huge success Nigerian youths are making in various fields, especially in the entertainment sector.

“I like therefore to extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems #temsbaby, who just secured her second Grammy Award with her win in the Best African Music Performance category.

“I also rejoice with Nigeria’s entertainment industry and other Nigerian artists who were nominated for different awards in their respective categories.

“Undoubtedly, Nigeria remains home to the endless flow of talents who through their creative arts, continue to put the nation on the global map.

“I firmly remain committed to building a nation that fosters growth among the youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents for national productivity. A New Nigeria is POssible.”

Tems secured the Grammy with her hit song Love Me Jeje, marking her second win after previously earning a Grammy for her contribution to Future’s chart-topping single Wait For U.

The Best African Music Performance category was highly competitive, featuring Yemi Alade’s Tomorrow, Asake’s MMS, Chris Brown’s Sensational (featuring Davido & Lojay), and Burna Boy’s Higher. Notably, all the nominees were Nigerian artists, reinforcing the country’s dominance on the global music scene.

The 67th Grammy Awards took place on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Musician Seun Kuti has strongly condemned the cryptocurrency market, calling it a “scam” that preys on vulnerable individuals.

In a viral video, Kuti shared a personal account of his sister’s significant financial loss in a cryptocurrency investment scheme, revealing that she lost over N50 million.

Kuti criticised cryptocurrency promoters, labeling them “criminals” who exploit the poor and facilitate wealth transfer to the rich.

He described the cryptocurrency system as a “scheme” designed to benefit the wealthy at the expense of the less fortunate.

“Crypto is a lie. You people are criminals trying to steal from poor people. It’s nothing but a wealth transfer from the poorest to the richest, just like gambling.

“You all promote it, you push it, but it’s all about wealth transfer. You’re all part of this plan to shift wealth from the poor to the pockets of the rich.

“There’s no freedom in crypto. More Africans have lost money to this than those who have made a profit from it.

“You know how much my sister has lost to crypto. I’ve been warning her, but she didn’t listen. I can’t even tell you how much I’ve lost—over ₦50 million. My sister, my own blood sister—this is how many Nigerians have lost millions,” he said.

Popular dancer Kaffy has shared thoughts on the separation between music legend 2Baba and actress Annie Idibia.

In an Instagram video, Kaffy drew from her close relationship with the couple to provide a thoughtful perspective.

Kaffy emphasised the importance of empathy over judgment, acknowledging 2Baba and Annie Idibia are navigating challenging circumstances.

She highlighted the unique pressures faced by male celebrities and noted that women can sometimes contribute to their struggles.

Kaffy also encouraged women to reassess their relationship expectations and take responsibility for their actions.

She said: “I want to speak on the Annie and 2Face situation. I am not going to speak from a place of judging anybody but from a perspective we all need to have. I am rooting for both of them as they are victims of their circumstances. I know both of them very well, and I’m not going to bash any of them. 2Face and Annie are a petri dish for us to learn not to judge. Let’s give grace and pray for them.

“Let me give you a perspective that could be the issue for male celebrities. They are usually under target, and we women are their biggest enemies when they are at a vulnerable moment in their careers. Did any man plan to have plenty baby mamas?

“Both of them have been through toxicity. An average male celebrity is a victim. Despite all of these problems, some girls are still in 2Baba’s DMs like this. I am not trying to absolve him of his problems—he should get help. Nobody is innocent!

“Let’s ask questions: Why are over 60% of marriages failing? Some of us women have that mindset that we will change him. We should stop! If we want to stop being victims, let’s do better. Because it is also a woman that is confusing the man; we have that much power. The devil is winning; let’s work on ourselves, we serve grace,” she added.

Nigerian singer Paul ‘Play’ Dairo has released a new single, ‘Love in Tokyo,’ which features Nigerian rapper and record executive Olamide Badoo.

YBNL, Olamide’s record label, made a post on Friday with a snippet of the video, saying, “Love is in the air, and it’s taking us all the way to Tokyo! a Paul Play Dairo × @Olamide bring you ‘Love in Tokyo’- out today!”

Paul Play, son of juju music legend IK Dairo, is known for his classic hits like ‘Angel of my Life’ and ‘Forever’.

The artiste has been out of the music limelight since 2023 after his single ‘Jesu Olugbala’ featuring Psalmos.

In July 2023, he took to his social media account to respond to rumours about quitting music.

“It’s obvious that I took a pause from the mainstream, but I never stopped playing music or even doing shows and private parties,” said the artiste.

An Abuja court on Monday granted bail to Nigerian singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington.

It was learnt that efforts were being made to perfect his bail conditions.

Disclosing this on his X, on Wednesday, one of his lawyers, Deji Adeyanju, said the development followed a bail application after the Nigeria Police Force, charged the singer earlier in the day.

“Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same,” Mr Adeyanju stated.

The development came days after Mr Darlington petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja, Dasuki Galadanchi, demanding compliance with a court order against his continued detention.

Speed Darlington who was initially arrested in Lagos, in October 2024, was detained by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police, in the Guzape, Abuja, before he was later released.

His travail started after fellow singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as BurnaBoy, petitioned the police, alleging that Mr Darlington defamed him in a video online, in which he was heard alleging that Puff Daddy used oil on Burna Boy for him to win Grammy award.

“It wasn’t long after Burna Boy posted a photo of him and Diddy that he won a Grammy Award. Burna Boy, don’t be offended, but how many oils did Diddy use on you before they gave you the Grammy award?” he said.

He was re-arrested in November 2024, in Owerri, Imo State, while performing at a show after he returned to the country.

Nollywood actor Kunle Afod says in his 38 years experience as an actor and director, he has learnt “there is no friend or foe anywhere”.

Afod, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, said that nobody should be perceived as a permanent friend or enemy in life.

He said: “Someone believed as a friend can turn to be a traitor and another fellow perceived as an enemy may become instrumental to one’s success.

“I have been able to learn these two phases of life which everyone should beware of.

“I started acting since 1986 and I have learnt that there are no friends nor foes anywhere. I think it is better for people to be liberal.

“The person you see as your friend might come to stab you and that fellow you see as your enemy might be the person that will help you.”

Afod disclosed plans to come up with a big screen production in 2025.

“This year, I am looking toward the big screen. I will also be coming up with new series of the proverbs challenge this year. I like creating contents that are competitive,” he said.

Advising up-and-coming actors and directors, Afod said they should work toward improving on their knowledge.

“Directors should also be willing to carry out lots of research to improve on their work, upgrade their knowledge from time to time,” he said.

Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has responded to concerns about a video showing her “swimming with sharks.”

The 44-year-old artist shared the underwater footage on her Instagram story, where she could be seen swimming close to the marine creatures while wearing an oxygen mask.

She revealed that the experience was part of her bucket list.

The video, which quickly went viral, sparked worries among fans on social media about her safety.

Addressing these concerns in a follow-up post, she reassured her fans saying “The real danger lies within the Nigerian music industry.”

“Everyone worried about me swimming with sharks, but the ones in this music industry are way more f**king dangerous.”

Savage’s statement has, however, sparked speculation, leaving many to question what inspired her remarks.

While she didn’t delve into specifics, her words hint at the cutthroat nature of the Nigerian music industry.

She made headlines after alleging threats of assault and grievous harm against fellow artist Davido in January 2024.

Savage filed a petition with the police, outlining claims of harassment following an Instagram story she posted on December 23, 2023, which featured Sophia Momodu, Davido’s ex-partner.

In the petition, Savage urged the authorities to hold Davido responsible should anything happen to her or her family.

The controversy intensified when TeeBillz, Savage’s ex-husband, publicly vowed to “teach Davido a lesson” for allegedly disrespecting his family.

The Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has given an interim order to freeze bank accounts linked to Iroko TV boss Jason Njoku amid a legal battle with Cote Ouest Audiovisuel Maurice, an independent global audiovisual company headquartered in Mauritius.

Judge L.A. Okunnu gave the order while ruling on an ex parte motion dated March 21, 2024, and filed on behalf of the Mauritius company over an unresolved contractual issue with Mr Njoku and his company.

The company (claimants) noted it entered two separate licence agreements with Mr Njoku’s Iroko TV, granting his company non-exclusive rights to broadcast five telenovelas, including Caribbean Flowers, Juanita is Single, Now Generation, Seize the Day and Hidden Truth, both amounting to $141,500.

The claimants further claimed Mr Njoku refused to honour the licence agreements, leading to a settlement of $68780 to be paid in instruments from October 7, 2023, to February 7, 2025.

“A Garnishee Order Nisi is hereby made to the effect that sums of money which stand to the credit of the judgement debtors be and hereby attached to satisfy the judgement debt yet unpaid — the sum of USD 68780…or its equivalent in Naira as well as the administrative costs of these garnishee proceedings,” the order stated.

In 2019, IROKOtv, an online video-on-demand platform, announced the successful sale of her incubated media assets ‘ROK Group’ (‘ROK Studios’, ‘ROK1–3 on DStv/GOtv’ and ‘ROK on SKY’) to Canal Plus, a subsidiary of Canal+Group with the majority stake in Côte Ouest Audiovisuel, for an undisclosed amount. The new acquisition comprised ROK’s production, content distribution and publishing channels.

Although the acquisition came as Canal+Group looked to strengthen its content production reach in Nigeria and across Africa, Mr Njoku clarified that Canal Plus only acquired IROKO Ltd shares in the ROK Group, noting his wife, Mary Njoku, still retained her stake.

Meanwhile, many speculated that Iroko TV underwent a discreet acquisition that year, alleging Mr Njoku embarked on an extravagant globetrotting adventure which affected the running of the company.

Mr Njoku, however, denied allegations of IROKOtv’s death, saying the company is undergoing a much-needed transition.

“Irokotv dead? We can all agree that 2023 has been a nightmare. For me, it’s been unusually brutal as I have spent considerable time dealing with debt restructuring, cost reductions and completing the three-year turnaround of Iroko,” Mr Njoku tweeted.

Canal Plus and Mr Njoku did not return requests seeking comments on the case.