Chidimma Adetshina, a Miss South Africa contestant, has withdrawn from the competition.

She said she withdrew for the safety and wellbeing of herself and family.

South Africa’s national beauty pageant has been enmeshed in controversy after the government accused Chidimma’s mother of fraud and identity theft.

Consequently, Chidimma, 23, has been the subject of hostile, xenophobic attacks on social media after she was announced as a finalist in the competition in July.

Many had questioned her credentials, including cabinet ministers.

The controversy the issue generated led to an investigation into her citizenship by the Home Affairs Ministry, after a request from the pageant’s organisers.

The investigation uncovered “prima facie indications” that Chidimma’s mother may have committed fraud and stolen the identity of a South African woman after the Miss SA hopeful was born, the ministry said on Wednesday.

In a post on her Instagram account, Chidimma said although withdrawing from the pageant is a difficult decision, the safety of her family comes first.

The post reads, “I would like to start off by thanking everyone who has stood beside me right from the start of my Miss South Africa journey. I’m really grateful for all the love and support I have been shown.

“Being part of the Miss South Africa 2024 competition has been an amazing journey however, after much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I.

“With the support of the Miss South Africa Organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience.

“I would like to take this opportunity to wish my fellow finalists all of the best for the remainder of the competition. Whoever wears the crown represents us all.”

Nigerian afrobeats megastar, Rema has finally reacted to viral reports that he was paid $3 million to perform at the wedding of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, and daughter of pharma tycoons, Viren and Shaila Merchant, Radhika Merchant.

Rema made headlines after he performed at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12 at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Centre (BKC) in Mumbai.

According to Hindustan Times, Rema was paid $3 million to perform his global hit song ‘Calm Down’ at the event.

In a recent interview with GRM, Rema was asked to comment on the viral report.

Interviewer: “Is it true you got paid $3million for Ambani’s Wedding in India?”

Rema: “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It was beautiful.

“I love India. India loves me, too. And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for. And now, I’m benefiting from that.

“Imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls online and switched up my sound.

“Four years later, it paid and still paying and more to come. India is a huge territory. I’m actually the first afrobeats artiste to tour India. I’m even probably the first African if I’m not wrong, but if I’m mistaking, please, forgive me. But it’s a huge deal.

“It’s not just about the wedding. It’s about the reception everywhere I go. I remember when I was touring India, I didn’t even know how they knew. When I go anywhere just to eat, it’s just paparazzi. It’s crazier than the love in Nigeria.”

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has mourned the demise of his son, Ifeanyi.

The actor broke the news in a post on Instagram on Thursday where he described Ifeanyi as a “champ” and a “lion” who fought valiantly.

He wrote, “My champ! My lion, you fought like a lion. If this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful.

“Ifeanyi, my champ. I will miss you, son. I will forever love you. Rest in peace, son, rest. I give you thanks, Lord!”

The news came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, as Duru had recently celebrated Ifeanyi’s 15th birthday in December 2023.

An outpouring of condolences has since flooded his post on Instagram as friends and fans offer words of comfort to the grieving actor and his family.

Internationally acclaimed South African actress, Connie Chiume has died at the age of 72.

Connie Chiume, who was best known for her roles in Black Panther and Wakanda Forever died on Tuesday, at Garden City Hospital.

Announcing her passage in a public statement on Tuesday, her family said, “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of internationally acclaimed award winning actress Connie Chiume.

“Connie, 72, died today on August 6, 2024, at Garden City Hospital. The family will communicate further details and ask for privacy during this difficult period.”

The late actress gained fame through her many on screen characters in popular TV shows such as Mohlolohadi, Zone 14, Yizo Yizo, Rhythm City, Housekeepers, Grassroots, and the Marvel movie ‘Black Panther’.

She recently starred in the hit series ‘Gomora’ and featured in Beyonce’s film ‘Black Is King’.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has described his ex-wife, Ireti as a first class mother.

Patrick, during his recent interview with Olumide Iyanda, QEDNG’s publisher, explained that he has no ill feelings toward Ireti after their divorce.

The 63-year-old also addressed one of his Facebook posts that appeared to be an apology to Ireti in 2018.

He said, “Ireti is a first class mother and provider for her children. She is taking good care of my daughter. How can I wish her ill? As far as mothers go, they don’t come any better. She provides 360 mothering care.

“As a man, it is my duty to say you don’t look happy. Responsibility for the stability of the home is that of the head of the home. So that was a bid to ease whatever the tensions were at the time,” he said.

DAILY POST recalls that Patrick and Ireti, 57, got married in 2004, but the actress confirmed their divorce in 2023.

The couple has five children together.

22 housemates face possible eviction from Big Brother Naija ‘No loose guard’ house after Mbadiwe twins became second pair to be saved.

Mbadiwe twins, Ocee and Ozee, on Monday won the second week’s immunity challenge.

Mbadiwe twins alongside team Streeze consisting of Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge who won week two Custodian games on Sunday, are safe from this week’s nominations and eviction.

Recall that Biggie had earlier announced that Head of the House, HoH, will no longer have immunity.

This is a change from previous seasons where HOH enjoyed immunity from eviction nominations and had veto power to save and replace housemates.

Nominated pairs up for possible eviction this week are:

Aces (Topher and Sooj)
Doublekay (Kassia and Kellyrae)
Chekas (Chizoba and Onyeka)
Nelita (Anita and Queen Nelly)
Floruish (Dj Flo and Rhuttee)
Radicals (Fairme David and Michky)
Beta (Ben and Tjay)
Shatoria (Shaun and Victoria)
Ndi Nne (Chinne and Nneamaka)
Zinwe (Chinwe and Zion)
Wanni X Handi (Wanni and Handi)

American singer, Solána Imani Rowe, popularly known as SZA, has announced a break from live performances.

According to her, the break is indefinite.

She announced this on social media after headlining Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on Aug. 5.

The ‘Kill Bill’ hitmaker explained that she needs the break to focus on getting her life together.

On her X handle, SZA wrote, “Yesterday was my last show for a while. Finally bout to get my life together. Thank u God.”

The Grammy-winning R&B crooner has been on the road since early 2023, performing 63 shows across the globe for her ‘SOS’ Tour before launching into a packed summer festival schedule.

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, AKA Bobrisky, has advised Nigerians not to abuse the naira or they will become a landlord in prison.

Bobsrisky made this known shortly after he was released from prison on Monday.

Recall that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison for naira abuse.

In an interview with GoldMyneTV, he urged Nigerians to follow the rules and abide by the law.

”Don’t spray money, unless you’ll be a landlord inside Kirikiri.”

“It’s not just about killing or any criminal activity, something light like this can take you there.

“I’m only focusing on my friends who were there for me, and I’m grateful. I’m not thinking about any other person.”

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison.

Recall that the EFCC had on April 5 secured the conviction of Bobrisky, for mutilating naira notes.

Okuneye was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts bordering on naira abuse.

He pleaded guilty before Justice A.O. Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos.

Bobrisky was released on Monday, August 5, 2024.

He was seen in video with friends, vibing to Mohbad’s and Chike’s Egwu song.

His friends were quoted saying, ‘we are out of prison. Congratulation Bobrisky.”

Popular comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has claimed that Nigerian governors can go as far as organising the execution of the President if state police is created.

DAILY POST reports that there have been calls for the creation of state police in Nigeria.

While reacting to reports that the 33 Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State have jointly decided to break away from the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Seyi Law insinuated that Nigerian governors abuse power and would also abuse state police if created.

On his X handle on Sunday, he wrote: “Imagine State Police in the hands of some Governors. They will personally organise the execution of the President.”

Popular singer and half of the defunct P-Square, Paul Nonso Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has blasted All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Joe Igbokwe over his comment on the group’s split.

Paul Okoye recently confirmed that P-Square has broken up again barely three years after they reunited in 2021 after they split in 2016.

While reacting to their latest split, Igbokwe had berated them for not being able to manage their issues despite being twin brothers.

He also lashed out on their personal lives.

On his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “So shameful that two twin brothers Paul and Peter cannot work together, cannot love one another, they cannot trust each other, they cannot think together, they cannot reason together, they cannot forgive each other, they cannot manage their wives, they cannot manage their success story, they cannot control their emotions, they cannot manage their internal contradictions, even their wives could not help matters, what about their parents, their brothers and sisters, their Nnaochie? etc. This is a shame.

“It pains me to no end. Now, are there no elders in the family? This is success without brains. Education without character. Make shame catch us small na. When Gold rusts what will Iron do? Ndi ara akwu eke. Awon werey.”

His comment didn’t sit down well with Paul who took to his Instagram page to blast Igbokwe.

He asked the APC chieftain to focus on tackling the hardship he and his party caused in the country.

Paul Okoye wrote, “Joe Igbokwe, your papa!

“Elder wey mumu! Focus on the country wey you put mouth scatter! People are hungry!”

Afrobeat musician, Kizz Daniel has debunked the breakup rumours with his wife.

The singer’s marriage was rumoured to have crashed after he was caught with another woman in his studio.

Amid the breakup rumours, Kizz Daniel in a post on his official page requested a refund for all his expenses.

However, reacting to the controversies in a social media post on Wednesday, Kizz Daniel sent internet in-laws on another journey to confusion, as he shared pictures of him and his wife.

The singer who seems to be promoting one of his songs, featured his wife in the picture.

Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72.

She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.

TheNiche reported that an eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news.

“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped.

“She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the eyewitness said.

However, the deceased’s family has yet to announce her death as of press time.

Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.

She also featured in the Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, shared some insights about Nigerian society in a snippet of his soon-to-be-released song, ‘Empty Chairs’ off his upcoming seventh studio album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness.’

The ‘Dangote’ crooner claimed in his new song that Nigerians who managed to get rich without joining politics often become victims of the dysfunctional society.

Burna Boy also said his enemies have left the streets and now on the internet.

“If you no be politician and you manage get rich, them go turn you victim of society.

My enemies are no longer on the streets of the road. Now they’re on the internet for the blogs,” he sings in the snippet, which went viral on X on Monday night.

Big Brother Naija Season 9 pair, Wanni and Handi, have said that their parents find it difficult to tell them apart.

During a conversation with fellow housemates on Monday morning, the identical twins said their dad struggled the most in telling them apart.

“Our parents can’t tell us apart, especially our dad,” they said.

In a dialogue with Shaun, Wanni prodded: “How do you tell us apart?”

Shaun replied: “Through your eyes.”

Wanni inferred: “I’m thicker, do you look at my a** when I walk?”

Shaun responded: “Sometimes.”

There is also a pair of identical male twins in the house, Ocee and Ozee – collectively called Mbadiwe Twins

Sheila Courage, the estranged wife of singer, Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, is set to remarry.

The soon-to-be bride took to her social media account to share the pre-wedding video with her mystery lover.

In the video, Sheila, who hid the face of her soon-to-be new husband, stated that she won’t give up on love even if she has to try multiple times.

She said, “I identify as a hopeless romantic because I believe everyone deserves a perfect love story.

“And I don’t care how many times you’ve to try. I believe it’s worth fighting for and love is worth going on any journey until you find your love story. And I’m glad to have found mine.

“[To her mystery man:] thank you for doing this with me. I promise to not take it for granted. I love you.”

Mystery man: “I love you!”

Israel and Sheila tied the knot on October 20, 2022, at a traditional ceremony that was held in Benin City.

However, the couple got separated barely eight months after their lavish wedding over allegations of domestic violence and infidelity from both parties.

Israel DMW has stated severally that Sheila can’t remarry, claiming that she didn’t return the bride price he paid in full.

American pop star, Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, has relished her iconic performance at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Gaga thrilled attendees with an iconic French cabaret classic, ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ by Zizi Jeanmaire, from the base of the Eiffel Tower on Friday.

In a statement released via V, the singer recounted the efforts she and her team made to achieve the iconic performance.

She also appreciated French people for the opportunity to perform at the Olympic Games, describing it as “a gift” she would never forget.

“I feel so completely grateful to have been asked to open the Paris @Olympics 2024 this year. I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a song to honor the French people and their tremendous history of art, music, and theatre.

“This song was sung by Zizi Jeanmaire, born in Paris a French ballerina, she famously sang ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ in 1961. The title means ‘My Thing with Feathers.’

“And this is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ which was my first jazz release,” the statement said partly.

Gaga stated that although she isn’t French, she has “always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music.”

“We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive—a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers.

“I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to study a joyful French dance, brushing up on some old skills—I bet you didn’t know I used to dance at a 60’s French party on the lower east side when I was first starting out! I hope you love this performance as much as I do.

“And to everyone in France, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in honor of you—it’s a gift I’ll never forget!

“Congratulations to all the athletes who are competing in this year’s Olympic Games! It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on!” She wrote.

Popular Nollywood actor and producer Kevin Ikeduba said he would rather die than cast unqualified actors in exchange for s*x.

The movie producer, who stated this in an interview on Hip TV’s Trending, emphasised his commitment to professionalism.

Expressing his frustration with the high rate of unprofessionalism in the industry, Ikeduba stated: “The movie industry is very big. What works for A, may not work for B.

“Kevin that people know, would rather die instead of giving a girl a role for s*x because I am very passionate about what I do. So most times, when I meet mediocre people on set, it hurts me. I will never ever do that.”

Video streaming platform Netflix has announced a 40% increase in subscription prices in Nigeria, marking the second price hike this year. The latest adjustment follows a previous price hike implemented three months ago, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to adjust pricing in response to local economic conditions and rising operational costs.

On its website, Netflix stated, “As we continue to add more TV shows and movies and introduce new product features, our plans and prices may change. We also may adjust plans and pricing to respond to local market changes, such as changes to local taxes or inflation.”

Netflix also provided answers to several common questions about price changes, including how users will be notified via email one month before the new rate takes effect. If you don’t see the email, check to be sure your account email address is correct.

Users can compare current plans and pricing on their account and change plans at any time. Once a price update is announced, users will be subject to the new rates.

Netflix currently offers four plans: Mobile, Basic, Standard, and Premium.

The Mobile plan, which accommodates one user per device, will now cost ₦2,200, up 83% from ₦1,200.

The Basic plan has increased by 21% to ₦3,500 per month, up from ₦2,900.

The Standard subscription, which provides high-definition quality for viewing on two devices simultaneously, has risen by 37.5% from ₦4,000 to ₦5,000.

The Premium plan now costs ₦7,000 per month and includes Ultra HD quality on four devices simultaneously, along with download options on six devices.

This new price hike comes at a time when Nigeria is grappling with rising inflation and a cost of living crisis, straining household budgets across the country.

These economic challenges have made discretionary spending, such as streaming subscriptions to be scrutinised more by consumers.

Earlier this year, Showmax, a service provided by Multichoice, also increased its subscription fees, prompting a public outcry as subscribers voiced their frustration over the additional financial burden.

This trend of increasing costs in the entertainment sector underscores the broader economic pressures faced by Nigerians.

Famous American rapper, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, popularly known as Snoop Dogg will be carrying the Paris Olympic flame in the final stretch ahead of the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, July 26, 2024, with over 10,000 athletes on boats on the Seine River.

Before the ceremony kicks off, the rapper will carry a torch through the Paris suburb Saint-Denis, the town mayor, Mathieu Hanotin confirmed on his official X.

The mayor wrote; “Saint Denis: last step before the Eiffel Tower. An international cast @SnoopDogg for the last stretch of the Olympic Flame.”

Other carriers of the torch include French rapper MC Solaar and French actress Laetitia Casta.