American rapper, Nicki Minaj has claimed that her colleague, Megan Thee Stallion attempted to “milk” her saga with Tory Lanez, saying she wanted a “Rihanna and Chris Brown”.

Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years imprisonment following a conviction of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and two other felonies after he was dragged to court by Megan Thee Stallion for shooting her in the feet at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020.

Speaking in a recent X space with her fans, Nicki Minaj stated that Megan Thee Stallion took legal action against Tory Lanez because she wanted “a Rihanna moment.”

Rihanna achieved more fame and commercial success after she opened up about the physical abuse she was suffering in the hands of her then boyfriend, Chris Brown.

While Chris Brown was “cancelled,” Rihanna became endeared to many music lovers because of the physical abuse on her.

Nicki Minaj claimed that Megan Thee Stallion was desperately chasing the same “moment” with her recent saga with Tory Lanez.

She said, “This is so obvious. She [Megan Thee Stallion] wanted a Rihanna moment so bad.

“But here is the thing, Rihanna is known for just being herself; you-get-what-you-see, you-see-what-you-get type of vibe.

“So, Rihanna never would milk something. You can tell she couldn’t wait to move on with her life.”

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has described the creation of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys as “God’s timing.”

In a recent interview with France 24, the singer was asked whether the addition of an African music category at the Grammys was timely or not, and he responded that it was “God’s timing.”

He, however, said African music and culture have always been “dominant” but just starting to get global spotlight.

The host asked, “What do you think about this new category, the Best African Music Performance that has now been added to the Grammys, late to the party or right on time?”

Davido responded, “God’s timing is the best. African music has been dominant for years. So if you’re asking me if we should have gotten recognition since, yeah, definitely. But things take time. As I said, God’s timing is the best.

“And I am really happy about this new category, not just for myself but my fellow nominees. It’s very beautiful given that people back home can make African music and win a Grammy. That’s really amazing to see. So I would say God’s timing, I wouldn’t say late.”

Nigerian singer CKay has shed more light on his collaboration saga with colleague, BNXN, fka Buju.

Speaking in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, CKay stated that his 2023 hit song, ‘Hallelujah’ originally featured Seyi Vibez and BNXN but it was a version with Blaqbonez that was eventually released.

He explained that BNXN requested to be taken off from the song while Seyi Vibez’s management failed to clear up his verse.

The ‘Love Nwantiti’ crooner said he doesn’t know why BNXN demanded to be dropped from the song.

“One thing I can tell you is that BNXN asked to be taken off the record [‘Hallelujah’]. Why he asked to be taken off the record is a question you will have to ask him,” he said.

CKay said he doesn’t regret releasing the version with Blaqbonez, stressing that it was a hit.

Big Brother Naija reality show star, Angel Smith has stated that some women become insane after getting married.

Angel said this while reacting to the controversial discourse on X regarding married women who have an issue with friends calling their husbands by name.

A user @NanaFirdausiii wrote; “As my friend, if you call my husband by his name, I’ll first slap you and we’ll now fight and unfriend each other.”

In response, Angel said; “Some of you women get married and become insane. ‘Mrs’ now becomes your identity. What am I supposed to call a friend’s husband? Sir or uncle?

“Will take into consideration the cultural differences between the genzs and millennials, boomers because I’m not calling my friend’s husband daddy anything except as a joke.

“Why are we bothered about the irrelevant things in this country? This discourse is so silly. Even Jesus called his mother ‘woman’ in the Bible.”

Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has written a petition to the police against one Agozi Samuel over his claim that he is having an affair with actor Yul Edochie’s first wife, May Edochie.

Samuel in a post on his Facebook page, had alleged that AY was having an affair with May and was planning to marry her following the dissolution of her marriage to Yul.

The comedian has now petitioned the Delta State Police Command over the allegations.

In the petition dated January 24, AY, through his lawyers, AY accused Agozi of criminal defamation and cyberstalking and requested his arrest and prosecution.

The petition party read, “The said publication alleges that our client is involved in an extramarital affair with one May Eodchie, the wife of Yul Eodchie and that our client was responsible for the marital crisis between May and her husband.”

He described the allegation as “baseless and untrue.”

He added that the allegation has affected his brand and caused a great blow to his personal life, career, integrity and reputation among friends, business associates and the general public.

AY urged the police to take immediate action in investigating and apprehending Agozi Samuel as evidence of defamation and cyberbullying has been provided.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is poised to make history at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Event.

The ‘Essence’ crooner has been named as the recipient of the Breakthrough Award Honor at this year’s Women In Music Awards, making her the first-ever Nigerian honoree.

Billboard announced the honorees for the 2024 Women In Music Awards on Wednesday.

Other recipients include Kylie Minogue (Icon Award Honoree), Ice Spice (Hitmaker Award Honoree), Victoria Monét (Rising Star Award Honoree), and Young Miko (Impact Award Honoree).

According to Billboard, presenters, performers, and additional honorees will be announced in the following weeks.

The 2024 Billboard Women In Music Event will be held at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, on March 6, 2024.

Nigerian Singer, Simi, has said she never intended to marry a musician.

The singer stated this while narrating how she met her husband, Adekunle Gold, in an interview on the ‘Tea With Tay’ podcast.

Simi said she met Adekunle as a graphics designer and thought he was just a fan who had been waiting to connect with her on Facebook.

“I didn’t know my husband was singing when I met him because I already said I cannot marry a singer. I thought he was even a fan. He used to do this ‘King of Photoshop’ that time.

“He sent me a message on Facebook but I never saw it nor did I reply. I sensed that he would be good for me.”

Adekunle Gold got married to Simi in 2019.

Mavin Records disk jockey, Nonso Temisan Ajufo, popularly known as DJ Big N, has raised the alarm over the influx of kidnappers into Lagos State.

The music star stated that he can “categorically” confirm that kidnappers are now in the state.

He urged residents to be vigilant and protect themselves and their loved ones.

On his Instagram page on Wednesday, DJ Big N wrote, “I repeat, please be very vigilant of your surroundings. Especially while driving or walking in Lagos. I can categorically tell you that kidnappers are now in Lagos. Walk in groups.

“And make sure your car doors are pinned down. Protect yourself and your loved ones.”

Cynthia, the wife of Big Brother Naija reality show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has tackled a fan who inquired about her getting a divorce from her husband.

Cynthia, on her eponymous podcast, engaged fans in a question-and-answer session dedicated to answering questions about her marriage, among others.

An inquisitive fan asked if she was considering a divorce from Ebuka.

Cynthia said: “Why will you even ask such a question? I actually want to know your reason for asking. No, I’m not getting a divorce and I will never get a divorce. That is a weird question. Are you wishing divorce on me? I reject you.

“I’m naturally not an insecure person. So his job is his job. It is just like any other job. I don’t think that his job makes me insecure.”

Ebuka got married to Cynthia in February 2016. The union is blessed with two children.

Big Brother Naija reality show star, Ike Onyema, has revealed that people who are broke will always demand 24 hours attention from their partners.

Ike made this known while sharing his thoughts on relationships with ‘broke people’.

Highlighting reasons why netizens should avoid being in a romantic relationship with such individuals, he explained that they have a sense of entitlement and constantly in need of attention.

While flaunting money on his Instagram page on Monday, Ike questioned why anyone would choose to live with a poor person.

He wrote; “Some reasons you should avoid dating broke people, starting from the fact that they aren’t supportive; they are also draining and lack gratitude irrespective of what you do for them.

“They always have a Sense of Entitlement, and expect 24 hours attention. So why settle for the broke while there are tons of smart and hardworking people out there ready to mingle?”

Nigerian street artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, on Monday alleged that some individuals assaulted him.

The “Zazu” crooner posted videos on his Instagram story showing some men in a heated argument with him. One of the videos showed him with swollen eyes.

He also shared a picture of a medical report he submitted to the divisional police officer at Ajah Police Station and wrote, “Omo ologo surrendered by my enemies Na God dey cover me ZAZUU This (sic) people really do me bad but Thank God say man no be God.”

Portable complained that he was assaulted by about 30 men in his home, and when the police came, they fled the scene.

“Dem run as dem see police all of them like 30 with dada Dem beat me dem wire me,” he said.

Portable said he had crossed paths with two U.S.-based artistes who wanted to collaborate with him to boost their careers.

“Na two dem be because Dey wan feature me from America,” he said.

The 29-year-old artiste stated that the men had given his manager N2.5 million last year for the collaboration, and when they approached him this year, he informed them that his fee had increased.

The singer disclosed that he later received N1 million.

However, after travelling from Sango to Ajah in Lagos for the video shoot, he was assaulted by the men.

The “Zazu” crooner also said the men demanded a refund of the N3.5 million he had earlier received.

Big Brother Naija reality show star and actress, Josephina Otabor, simply known as Phyna, has revealed that she stopped attending church because of some of the Pope’s reforms, which didn’t sit well with her.

Speaking in the latest episode of her podcast, Spill With Phyna, the reality star explained that she was a staunch Catholic growing up but no longer goes to church due to the Pope’s reform of some Catholic doctrines.

She particularly frowned at the Pope’s recent approval for Catholic priests to “bless” same-sex marriage.

“I stopped going to Church. Initially, I was Catholic; that was my Church growing up, but things come dey go on. Pope don actually pass different kinds of things then wey no really sit right with me but this recent one of man and man fit come marry for not just any Church but Catholic Church, I just tell myself say no need,” Phyna said.

Award-winning Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has said she was hospitalised due to panic attacks resulting from the illegal circulation of her new movie, Malaika.

The high-budget movie was exclusively released to the cinema on December 15, 2023.

Abraham, who recounted how she stumbled on the movie on a social media platform, said she almost ran mad after she saw it.

Speaking to newsmen at the Federal Investigation Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Alagbon, Ikoyi, on Wednesday where some individuals arrested in connection with the illegal distribution of the movie were paraded, the actress lamented about shooting a movie close to N500m and seeing it leaked to the public.

She said, “If you look at me, you will know that I am actually not okay. I had to come from the hospital. I have been having panic attacks. It is not easy shooting a movie close to N500m and you just see it out there.

“I saw my movie and another movie and I was like, am I dreaming? And they said, ‘No, you are not dreaming’. And the next thing, they put it on Telegram, telling people they are going to upload it by 12pm. I opened the link and I saw Malaika, I wanted to run mad, it was like my whole world was coming to an end in front of me.

“You know as a woman, I was crying and my manager said, ‘Don’t worry’, and he started making calls to my godparents, my husband and the Filmone team. So we started calling tech guys and how to get to Google. They had to call Telegram. So the next thing, they started breaking the links. Google started to send emails telling us that they had broken the links.”

Abraham recalled how she was desperate to the level where she had to start begging one of the culprits on Telegram.

She also claimed to have expressed surprise that “one of those guys had to tell me to send a mail to a particular email and I said, ‘On my film!’ “I don’t know what to do; this is my life, this is the only thing I do.

That is why I decided to take it upon myself, upon manager and Filmone to fight piracy and this is not about me; not about Malaika, not about any movie in the cinema, not about tribe but about the creative industry. It is about the entertainment industry because this is the only thing we do.”

The actress further revealed that she had lost a lot of money due to the development, as people preferred to wait for the movie to be released for free online.

“I have lost a lot because even when you go on social media, you will see people saying, oh, we will not go to the cinema. We will wait for the movie to drop. Even fans abroad will say they are waiting for the meeting to drop and obviously, anyone who is waiting for such a particular thing will not watch the movie. But it is okay, I am doing well. It is not about the money now. It is about fighting a particular cause for the entertainment and creative industry which I am happy about,” she added.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has said she doesn’t regard her two failed marriages as “failures.”

Speaking in an interview with Wazobia FM, Lagos, Akindele explained that her mother taught her that without failure, there can’t be success.

According to her, she just takes marriage “as it comes,” stressing that her mental health and career are more important.

The thespian noted that her priority is to live an impactful life and cater for her children and siblings.

“If you ask me now can you tell me one failure, I don’t see it as a failure. My personal life – marriage, I just take it as it comes. My mental health is very important. My career is very important, darling.

“I have to make an impact. I have to empower a lot of people. I have to inspire young people out there. I have to stay strong for my children and my siblings. Why am I living? I have a purpose, so my head is up. Yes I cry, yes I break down, but after I cry, I just look in the mirror and say, ‘keep moving,’” she said.

Nigerian singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has vowed to do whatever it takes to be successful in the music industry.

The ‘Finesse’ crooner said he is aware his colleagues paid “prices” and are not successful just because of their talents. He said he is willing to tow the same path to get the “biggest song” of his career.

Reposting a snippet of an unreleased song he shared on X, BNXN wrote:

“This is going to be the biggest song in my entire career. I will do whatever it takes.

“I will pay whatever price you people pay cause I know it’s not just the music.

“Please help me God.”

Nigerian musician, Davido, is scheduled to headline the UnitedMasters Grammy Weekend Concert.

Prior to the 66th Academy Grammy Awards, slated for Sunday, February 4th 2024 at Crypto Com Arena in Los Angeles, the UnitedMasters music platform will be hosting a Grammy weekend.

The concert will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Hollywood Palladium.

Davido is to headline alongside Dominican rapper, Tokischa and South Africa based DJ Artist Uncle Waffles.

Recall that the 2023 concert gathered over 2,500 people, including Jay Z and Beyonce, DJ Khaled, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Future, Damson Idris among others.

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has lamented that singlehood is taking a toll on her.

The 31-year-old described being a single and childless woman in her 30s as “terrible.”

On her X handle on Wednesday, she wrote: “Being a single, childless woman in her 30’s is terrible… All I ever do is exactly what I want, all the time.”

DJ Cuppy parted ways with her estranged fiancé, British boxer Ryan Taylor, in July 2023, barely seven months after their engagement in November 2022.

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has said the remains of the singer will not be laid to rest until the autopsy result is released and a DNA test is conducted on his grandson, Liam.

He assured that once the two issues are sorted out, Mohbad’s body will be reburied.

Mr. Aloba, who spoke in a recent interview with TVC News, said he needs a DNA test result to be certain about his grandson’s paternity because he doesn’t know to whom his placenta was given.

He said: “Mohbad had already been buried by me. They had to exhume his body for an autopsy. And since then, we are still expecting the autopsy result, which is necessary before you can even make any attempt to bury him.

“So we need the DNA and autopsy results. It’s very important. Those are the things that are delaying his burial. After they are sorted, we can make a move.

“We, the family, need the result of a DNA test on Mohbad’s son because, when Liam was born, I don’t know the person they gave the placenta to.”

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been caught up in the beef between his estranged British-Jamaican girlfriend, Stefflon Don, and rumoured Jamaican-American lover, Jada Kingdom.

The dancehall stars have been throwing shade at each other over the ‘Last Last’ singer.

Trouble began when Stefflon Don, who was recently rumoured to have rekindled her love affair with Burna Boy, released a new song, ‘Dat A Dat,’ where she alleged that an unnamed woman slept with her partner.

However, given Burna Boy’s alleged romance with Jada Kingdom, it didn’t take long for her to respond to Stefflon Don.

She called out the British rapper via Instagram, urging her to come at her directly.

She denied having any sort of romantic relationship with Burna Boy and called the beef “weird.”

“It’s weird, because it’s behind a man… this n***a is for everybody. Last year she pass har remarks, I said nothing,” Jada said.

The American star explained in another Instastory post that she “clearly” doesn’t want Burna Boy.

“She’s the only one beefing over a man I clearly don’t want,” she said.

Jada is currently dating Pardison Fontaine.

Burna Boy sparked relationship rumours with her after he sang about his affinity for Jada Kingdom on Byron Messia’s ‘Taliban (Remix),’ including a Birkin Bag that he purchased for her.