Nengi might be my soulmate – Singer Spyro

Nigerian Singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, believes he and Big Brother Naija reality star Nengi rocking similar outfits on the same day might be more than a mere coincidence.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ hitmaker is now seeking spiritual assistance to decipher if Nengi is his soulmate.

He added that he would “obey” if it was established that she was indeed his soulmate.

Sharing a combined picture of him and Nengi donning similar outfits on Sunday via his Instagram page, Spyro wrote, “Of all days Nengi chose to wear black, hold a white cup, carry a black bag and snap on a brown flooring with a flower tree at the background Same day I happened to be doing the same things.

“Holy Spirit help me here, is this a sign? Speak to me Lord, I will obey.”

Taking to the comment section, Nengi wrote, “The Lord works in mysterious ways, what a coincidence!”

Spyro recently revealed that Nengi is the only female celebrity that he would never allow himself to be left in a room with.

He disclosed that he has been resisting the urge to approach her.

Mental health is the currency used to subscribe to X’ – Don Jazzy

Veteran Nigerian producer and music executive, Don Jazzy has postulated X users sacrificed their mental health by joining the platform.

According to him, mental health is the currency for subscribing to X (formerly Twitter) in 2024.

On his X handle Saturday, Jazzy wrote: “Your mental health is the currency you use to subscribe to Twitter in 2024.”

Taking to the comment section, a fan told Don Jazzy that his social media engagement has dropped drastically since he limited his X usage.

The fan wrote, “Your engagement level come drop sha as you leave us japa finally to insta.”

Don Jazzy replied, “Make e drop. Una wahala too much for here.”

Wizkid dedicates upcoming album to late mum

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, has announced that his sixth studio album would be dedicated to his late mum, Jane Morayo Balogun.

The ‘Ojuelegba’ hitmaker made the announcement in a video message shared via his social media on Saturday.

He also disclosed that the album titled ‘Morayo’ in honour of his mum would be released “very soon.”

Wizkid said, “My album ‘Morayo’, dedicated to my mum, the love of my life, drops very soon. Don’t dull. Don’t sleep.”

Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023, in London.

The singer said the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’.

He said, “The pain is profound.”

‘I plan to adopt kids if I’m single at 35’ – Selena Gomez

American singer and actress, Selena Gomez has revealed that she has plans of adopting children if she is still single at 35.

The 31-year-old said she conceived the plan after staying single for five years before entering a relationship with producer and songwriter, Benny Blanco, last year.

In a recent interview with Time Magazine, the former Disney star talked about how she struggled with loneliness initially and what helped her feel better about not being in a relationship.

“I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it,” she said.

“A lot of people are afraid of being alone and I probably tortured myself in my head for like two years being alone, and then I kind of accepted it. Then I came up with my plan, which was I was going to adopt at 35 if I had not met anyone.”

The singer said her current relationship with Blanco happened when she least expected it.

She confirmed she was dating Benny Blanco in December 2023.

Gomez dated The Weeknd, for a brief 10 months back in 2017, and before that, she was embroiled in a years-long, on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber.

You’re here to take over both sides of the industry – Rihanna tells Ayra Starr

Billionaire songstress, Rihanna believes Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has what it takes to dominate both the male and the female sides of the music industry.

According to Rihanna, Ayra’s deep voice appeals to both boys and girls.

The Barbadian superstar stated that she has no doubt that Ayra Starr would dominate the global music scene with her unique voice.

Ayra Starr disclosed her chat with Rihanna when they met at the Authentic Woman event in the UK in a recent interview with Billboard.

The ‘Rush’ crooner said: ” We [Rihanna and I] got to hang out after the event. Just spending time with my idol, the person that inspired me to do all of this, was the most amazing thing. She gave me so many pointers and advice.

“I love my voice, but I know I have a very deep voice like, ‘Is that a man?! Is that a boy?!’ Rihanna was like, ‘You have the type of voice that can take over the males and take over the girls. You are here to take over both sides of the industry.’

And I was like, ‘You think so?’ She’s like, ‘Yes! Yes!’ I was like, ‘Thank you so much!’ She was like, ‘That’s your superpower.’ I was like, ‘I never thought of it like that. Thank you.’ She just put everything into perspective for me.’

Kizz Daniel dedicates new song to wife

Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel has dedicated his latest song ‘Double’ to his wife, MJay Anidugbe.

The brand new single arrives with a music video starring his wife.

The couple serenade fans with their onscreen chemistry as they offer them a glimpse into their beautiful bond.

The music video, set to premiere on the same day as the audio release, features intimate and joyful moments between Kizz Daniel and his wife, offering fans a glimpse into their beautiful bond.

In a statement, Kizz Daniel said the song is a celebration of love, partnership, and the double joy that comes from sharing life’s journey with someone special

“I wanted to create a song that not only celebrates my love for my wife but also speaks to the beauty of partnership and family,” he said.

“Having her grace the screen with me makes this project even more special to me. I hope that ‘Double’ resonates with everyone who listens and reminds them of the importance of love and togetherness.”

Kizz Daniel is one of the leading figures at the forefront of representing afrobeats on the world stage.

I will miss ‘Arise, O Compatriots’ – Singer Teni

Popular singer Teniola Apata, simply known as Teni, has reacted to the change of Nigeria’s national anthem.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”

Reacting, Teni said she would miss the replaced National Anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.”

She noted that she made so many childhood memories with the former anthem.

On her X handle, Teni wrote: “Arise o compatriots, I’ll miss you, thank you for so many childhood memories. till
we meet again, love SM.”

‘Arise, O compatriots’ was adopted as Nigeria’s National Anthem in 1978.

The lyrics were composed by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, B. A. Ogunnaike, Sota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe.

The anthem was performed by the Nigeria Police Band under the directorship of B. E. Odiasse.

By the implication of the National Anthem Bill 2024 which was recently signed into law by President Tinubu, ‘Arise, O compatriots’ has now officially been replaced by the old anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ as Nigeria’s National Anthem.

Timi Dakolo’s ‘Great Nation’ would’ve made better national anthem – Adekunle Gold

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has stated that his colleague, Timi Dakolo’s song, ‘Great Nation’ would have made a better national anthem than the old anthem which the country returned to.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”

Reacting, Adekunle Gold wondered why those in authority did not consider Timi Dakolo’s ‘Great Nation’ as the country’s new anthem.

On his X handle, he wrote: “No one thought Timi Dakolo’s Great Nation makes a better anthem?”

His post sparked mind reactions.

@jachukwu wrote, “If they were truly looking for an anthem that will steer up patriotism and love for the country it would have been that song.”

@CarmillaXander said, “Absolutely yes, that song could make the least patriotic Nigerian stand up and go ‘sasageyo’.”

@Tyekooon opined, “The lyrics are too deep for an unserious country, hence.”

@xybox wrote, “It would make a beautiful anthem.

“When these old meddling politicians have left this world, I hope the future legislators will denounce this colonial special number of theirs and adopt ‘Great Nation’.”

@BFMPLUS said, “Yes but it still carries the disputable and derogatory word: Tribe!!
We should stop describing ourselves as tribal people.

“No whiteman ever allows himself to be called tribe.”

Kate Henshaw slams Tinubu government over return to old National Anthem

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has frowned at the decision of the current administration to reinstate the old national anthem.

She particularly faulted the timing of the change, querying how the return to the old anthem was going to tackle the hardship in the country.

The movie star lamented that the country is facing “excoriating hardship and lack of good governance on every level.”

On her X handle, she sarcastically wrote: “In the midst of excoriating hardship & lack of good governance on every level but not to worry, going back to a colonial anthem will be a soothing balm and inject patriotism back into our veins, a much needed drug.”

In another post, Henshaw wrote, “The labour of our heroes past… o ti lo [is gone].”

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”

US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

American actor Johnny Wactor has been shot dead in Los Angeles by a thief who was trying to steal a part from his car.

The 37-year-old suffered fatal injuries after interrupting three men who were attempting to remove the catalytic converter from his parked vehicle.

Wactor – who previously featured in the US soap opera General Hospital – was pronounced dead early on Saturday.

His agent David Shaul told Variety he was an “outstanding human being”.

He continued: “He would literally give you the shirt off his back.
“After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”

Wactor’s mother Scarlett told NBC4 her son was returning to his car after work and discovered a man tampering with it.

Believing it was being towed and not suspecting danger, he approached the man to ask what was happening, then was immediately shot, she said.

She told the outlet the suspect fled with two other men, and described her son’s killing as “senseless”.

Catalytic converters are valuable targets for thieves as they contain precious metals which can be sold.

The incident happened at the corner of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street in downtown LA. No arrests have been made.

A tribute shared by producers at General Hospital said South Carolina-born Wactor was “truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day”.
As well as a two-year stint on the show, Wactor also starred in the 2013 NBC series Siberia and featured in two episodes of HBO’s Westworld.

‘I’m good at picking men’ – Singer Tems reveals

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, has revealed that she is an expert when it comes to choosing a partner.

She explained that what she looks out for in a potential partner is humour, intelligence and height.

The Oscar-nominated diva disclosed this on the ‘Chicken Shop Date’ with Amelia.

“I have never had a bad date. I think I’m very good at picking men. Just make them your b*tch,” she said.

On her ideal man, she said, “Just intelligence, funny. I feel like funny people are intelligent. As far as you are intelligent, tall… I don’t really care about height but..”

Amelia inferred, “Okay, it sounds you do.”

Tems added, “My love language is physical touch. I don’t know if my love language is act of service because I’m always the one doing the servicing.”

Singer Paul Okoye reportedly marries his girlfriend, Ifeoma in Abia

Popular singer and half of P-Square, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has reportedly tied the knot with his girlfriend, Ifeoma Ivy.

According to reports, the couple recently held their traditional wedding in Abia State.

Pictures from the private wedding emerged online on Friday, showing the couple in traditional marriage attires and kneeling before their parents.

This is coming amid rumours that Ifeoma is pregnant with the singer’s child.

Rudeboy recently hinted at remarrying while scolding fans for wishing his divorce from his ex-wife to be toxic.

He went on to unveil hashtag options for himself and his partner, Ifeoma.

Rudeboy, 41, unveiled Ifeoma, then 22, as his new girlfriend in December 2022, one year after his divorce from his ex-wife, Anita Okoye.

‘Peter Obi will not smell presidency in 2027’ – VeryDarkMan

Controversial social media activist, VeryDarkMan has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last election, Peter Obi has a very slim chance of clinching the presidential seat in 2027.

He also stated that the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, respectively, would also not “smell” the presidential seat.

According to him, the opposition supporters are underestimating the incumbent President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The self-styled activist stated this while reacting to reports that Obi’s recent visit to Atiku could be connected to a merger of the opposition parties.

VeryDarkMan maintained that even with a merger, it would be difficult for the opposition to unseat the incumbent president in 2027.

He said, “I’m sick of seeing the news of Peter Obi and Atiku planning a merger ahead of 2027 in bid to take over the presidency.

“But the truth is, Peter Obi, Atiku or Kwankwaso cannot smell the presidential seat in 2027.

“The problem with the opposition is that they underestimate the incumbent president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“With time, you will realise that Tinubu is actually the greatest politician of all time. I hate to say it but it’s fact.

“The man is smart, intelligent and desperate. He knows how to get what he wants. Don’t joke with him. He will remain in office till 2032.

“The opposition should give up on the merger plans. Peter Obi 2027 is not possible.”

Singer Portable becomes police ambassador days after arrest

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he is now an ambassador for the Nigeria Police.

This is coming days after he was arrested by the police for refusing to pay the debt he incurred when he purchased G-Wagon from a car dealer in Lagos State.

In a recent Instagram post, the ‘Zazu’ crooner advocated for support for the police, noting that they are “our friends.”

On his ordeal, he said he believes that every “disappointment is a blessing.”

He wrote, “Zazuu federal government libeliability. Omo ijoba Police Ambassador I do music for living star don’t beg to shine. Akoi grace wey no dey disgrace.

I no fit run from God that’s all my believing God is over everything after God na government Police is our friends I believe in God my phone and sub any disappointment is a blessings. ZehNation many many inspiration.” (Sic)

Singer Burna Boy joins Nollywood

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has ventured into the movie industry.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner is set to make his debut as an executive producer in Black Mic Mac’s upcoming movie ‘3 Cold Dishes.’

Burna Boy would executively produce the movie through Spaceship Films, a company he co-founded alongside Bose Ogulu, his mother.

The movie will be co-produced by Black Mic Mac, Ifind, Alma Prods, Asurf Films, and Martian Network.

Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, ‘3 Cold Dishes’ is a story set across Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire.

“This film is a testament to the strength and resilience of its characters, and it took us blood and sweat to get it to this stage,” the director, Asurf Oluseyi stated in an interview with Variety.

The film boasts of star-studded casts such as Osas Ighodaro, Femi Jacobs, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubueze, Brutus Richards as well as some Ivorian and Senegalese actors.

Angela Okorie slams Zubby Michael for giving money to Junior Pope’s family ‘on camera’

Nollywood star Angela Okorie has lambasted her colleague, Zubby Michael, for publicising his donation to the family of their late colleague, Junior Pope.

A video capturing the moment Michael made a donation to Junior Pope’s widow, Jennifer Awele, and their children, has gone viral on social media.

Reacting, Okorie berated Michael for making the donation “on camera.”

She noted that the burial of a young person is not the right place to flaunt cash.

On her Instagram story, she wrote: “Zubby na young person die, that showcase of money wasn’t necessary. But as a local boy that you are, you don’t have sense. You don’t know where to do show and where to behave well.

“Abi you get money pass all the dignitaries wey come there? Mugu.”

Junior Pope died on April 10, 2024, alongside three others after their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location.

He was laid to rest at his hometown, Ukehe in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, last Friday.

Mohbad’s father insists Wunmi guilty of paternity fraud

Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Illerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has again accused his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, of paternity fraud.

In a fresh audio interview making the rounds on social media, Mr Aloba insisted that his grandson, Liam, is not his late son’s child.

According to him, Liam has “bow legs” and his family doesn’t have “bow legs.”

He said he believed that Wunmi’s concubine killed Mohbad and urged her to take her son to the rightful father.

He said, “All the names Mohbad mentioned in the petition he wrote, were involved in his death. I still insist that his wife’s concubine killed him. This is why DNA is a must.

“Wunmi said my son deflowered her so why is she running away from DNA? Liam has bow legs. We don’t have bow legs in the Aloba family. She should take the boy to his father. It is so sad that these wicked people k!Iled my son in his prime. Nigerians should please support me as I fight for justice for my son.”

‘I won’t marry man who can’t afford to hire cook, cleaner’ – BBNaija Doyin

Controversial reality star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, simply known as Doyin, has said she is not open to marrying a man who cannot afford to hire domestic workers.

According to her, her ideal husband should be able to afford to hire a cook and cleaner because she will not do house chores in her marriage.

She stated this in the latest episode of her podcast ‘Doyin’s Corner.’

“I hope that I would have a cook when I get married. Not even hope, I would have a cook when I get married, definitely, ” she said.

“I will have somebody that will cook and clean. I’m not going to marry a man that cannot afford a cook. Because I’m going to be working. There’s no way I’m going to come back from work to cook and clean. That’s not going to happen.”

DJ Cuppy’s mum prays for her to find ‘true love’

Nana Otedola, the mother of popular disc jockey, DJ Cuppy, has offered prayers for her to find her soul mate.

The elated music star shared the screenshot of her mum praying for her via Instagram story recently.

The message read, “Now that you are becoming you best self and fully united to God, when you are not watching you will meet a man on his best self journey. God wil give you a man pwho is running after Him IJN.”

DJ Cuppy’s most recent relationship was her failed engagement to Ryan Taylor.

The duo parted ways in July 2023, barely seven months after their shocking engagement in November 2022.

Cuppy has been vocal about her desire to find her “true love,” saying being “single and childless” in her 30s is “lonely and boring.”

Rapper Diddy apologises for assaulting ex-girlfriend in viral video

Embattled American rapper and music executive Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has tendered a public apology following the emergence of video footage of him assaulting his former signee and estranged girlfriend, Cassie, in a hotel hallway in 2016.

The video footage obtained by CNN captured Diddy repeatedly kicking and throwing objects at his then-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016.

The rapper has now taken “full responsibility” for his actions in the video.

Speaking in a video message shared via his social media page on Sunday, Diddy admitted that his behaviour in the video was “inexcusable.”

He said: “My behaviour on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m so sorry.”

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has said it won’t prosecute Diddy over the assault video, despite public outcry.

According to the attorney’s office, the incident is “beyond the timeline where a crime of assault can be prosecuted.”