Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is contemplating quitting music.

In a recent Instagram story, the mother of one shared that her upcoming studio album might be her last.

Tiwa Savage hinted that her decision to potentially retire from music is due to feeling exhausted and believing she has given her best effort.

She wrote, “This might be my last studio album. I’m tired. I don try”.

Comedian and actor Woli Agba Ajewole has offered heartfelt prayers for Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, on his Instagram page.

In his message, Woli Agba expressed faith in God’s awareness of Naomi’s challenges, praying for her vindication and the manifestation of divine glory in her life.

Recognising her merciful nature, he asked God to extend His mercies to her.

The comedian also prayed against any satanic or demonic interference in her life, declaring that the desires of her enemies would perish.

He concluded his prayers by asking God to console all those affected by the situation and extended blessings on behalf of IPM Global.

He wrote on Instagram: “I strongly believe this is not happening outside the knowledge of God. May you be vindicated and the Glory of God shall shine brighter on you. “You are only being merciful, and God will show you HIS MERCIES.”

“The desire of the enemies shall perish with them. Every Satanic or Demonic intervention is cancelled and you are covered in the glory of God.

“May God console everyone affected in this trying time. It is very unfortunate and Sad that everything turned out this way.

“PLEASE HAVE MERCY OH LORD!!! @queen_silekunolanaomi_ogunwusi @iamoriyomihamzat

“IPM Global is praying for you and everyone involved and affected by this unpleasant and regrettable occurrence. HAVE MERCY OH DEAR LORD!!!”

Olivia Hussey, the renowned actress who captivated audiences as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at the age of 73.

Her family announced the news on Instagram, paying tribute to her remarkable life and legacy.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who went peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th. Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on April 17th, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Olivia lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals”.

Hussey’s breakout role in Romeo and Juliet, which she landed at just 15 years old, earned her a Golden Globe for “New Star of the Year” and solidified her place in cinematic history.

Her performance, opposite Leonard Whiting, remains an unforgettable portrayal of Shakespeare’s timeless heroine.

Throughout her illustrious career, Hussey appeared in a diverse range of films and television shows, including the 1974 horror classic Black Christmas and the 1978 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile.

Hussey is survived by her loving husband, musician David Eisley, their three children, and a grandchild.

“Olivia leaves behind a loving family— her children, Alex, Max, and India, her husband of 35 years David Glen Eisley, and grandson, Greyson, and a legacy of love that will forever be cherished in our hearts. As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s enduring impact on our lives and the industry.

We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of a truly special soul”.

Nollywood actor Femi Branch has spoken out following the stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State, last week, which resulted in the deaths of over 35 people, mostly children.

The stampede occurred during an event at the Islamic High School in the Bashorun area, organized by the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife. Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi.

The event was meant to accommodate 5,000 attendees but quickly attracted a much larger crowd after news spread of “free entry” and promises of gifts and scholarships.

But news of a “free entry” with promises of gifts and scholarships spread quickly, attracting a large crowd.

By the eve of the event, hundreds had camped outside the school to ensure they gained access.

The stampede led to the arrest and arraignment of Naomi Silekunola, CEO of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Fasasi Abdullahi.

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Branch expressed his view that the real culprits were the parents who smuggled their children into the event, not the organizers.

He emphasized that the organizers intended to do good and said it was unfair to place the blame on them for the tragedy.

Branch questioned why the parents who threw their children over the fence to get into the event had not been held accountable.

He said, “This is not me trying to be insensitive about the plight of the children who died. It is very tragic if the purpose is to blame those people responsible for the deaths. How is it the organiser?

“According to the report, people slept overnight. They were throwing their children over the fence. How is this the fault of the organisers? Is it a problem to do good in this country right now because we are dealing with so much, and the people once in a while, from the little they have, also touch people’s lives?

He urged the authorities to focus on the parents involved in the incident, asking, “I think people need to speak up about this. Why have the police not fished out those parents who threw their children over the fence and also charged them? Because as far as I am concerned, they are the offenders, not the organisers.

“The facts are clear. It is unfair for Oriyomi Hamzat and prophetess Naomi to be remanded on this matter. These people should be set free.”

Renowned American rapper Wiz Khalifa shared his perspective on relationships and marriage during a recent appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast.

He suggested that couples should date for at least 10 years before considering marriage.

According to Wiz, this extended courtship period enables individuals to develop a deeper understanding of each other, their families, and the realities of living together.

He emphasised the significance of gaining this insight before making a lifelong commitment.

“People should date for 10 years before getting married because that’s long enough to know the person, their family, and who you’re going to deal with when you move in together”, he said.

Regarding the decision to cohabitate before or after marriage, Wiz acknowledged that each situation is unique and depends on individual circumstances.

“It depends on the situation and the circumstances. Some people move in right away and still need time to figure it out”.

He noted that living together can reveal new facets of a person’s personality, and that couples may require time to adapt to shared living arrangements, regardless of when they choose to do so.

“If you don’t move in right away, you’ll learn that there’s one version of the person when you’re not sharing things and a different version when you are”, he said.

Actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to God and the public as her latest movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” achieves a remarkable milestone in the box office.

The film has become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2024, earning N511 million in just 12 days.

It is also the quickest Nollywood title to hit over N500 in a few days.

Funke acknowledged the love and support of her fans, stating that she couldn’t have achieved this success without them.

She also prayed for God’s blessings upon her fans.

“Thank you, Lord!! Thank you, everyone!! I couldn’t have done this without your love and support!! God bless you all!!!”, she wrote on Instagram.

Flamboyant Nigerian pastor in the United Kingdom, UK, Tobi Adegboyega, has described popular musician, David Adeleke aka Davido, as a gospel artiste.

Adegboyega explained that gospel means good news and Davido is propagating it.

He spoke on the Off The Record podcast while responding to a question on why he invited secular musicians to perform at his recent birthday bash instead of gospel artistes.

Adegboyega also described Nigerian artist, Zlatan as his son.

He said: “Gospel means good news. Everyone there is a gospel artiste. Davido is a gospel artiste. Have you heard: ‘Because I stand strong?

“What I had then was my friends—friends who are there through thick and thin. Davido told me: ‘I just want to be there and perform for one hour.’ They’re my friends. I didn’t pay any of them. They love me, and I will give my friends platforms.

“If gospel artistes aren’t my friends and are instead joining the bandwagon to criticize me by asking, ‘Is that a church?’ What should I do? Drag them with a rope?

“It’s my friends that will be there. Everyone in that room was my friend. Zlatan is like a son to me; his kids are my kids, and his parents were in my house. So should I now say, ‘Well, because you are not gospel artistes, let me go and look for some gospel artistes who are criticizing me and force them to sing?’

“My friends will always sing at my events, and the next one will be bigger because my circle of friends keeps growing.”

Actors Lateef Adedimeji and Bimpe Oyebade Adedimeji are celebrating their third traditional wedding anniversary today.

The couple marked the milestone by sharing heartfelt messages, nostalgic photos, and videos from their 2021 pre-wedding shoot on Instagram.

In his romantic post, Lateef expressed gratitude to Mo Bimpe for her steadfast support, reflecting on their love story and promising a brighter future together.

He wrote: “Like the sun, thought of you rises with me every morning, only to rest with me as I lay my head to sleep in the middle of the night.

“My baby, my fight buddy, my confidant, my number one critic. I keep counting my blessings every day with you. Thank you for all that you are. I am glad we made it. It can only get better my love.

“Happy traditional wedding anniversary my love @mo_bimpe 3 YEARS feels just like yesterday! I love you more and more with each passing day,”

Mo Bimpe responded with an equally affectionate message, sharing images of them in their stunning Yoruba traditional outfits from their wedding day.

“It’s my wedding tradi-versary today. This lyrics of our favorite song best describes our love story! Look how far we’ve come B!

“Happy traditional wedding anniversary my king @adedimejilateef, 3 YEARS feels just like yesterday! I love you more and more with each passing day”, she wrote.

Renowned singer, Timi Dakolo, has revealed that his entry into the music industry was largely a matter of chance.

In a recent episode of the “On The Record” podcast, Dakolo reflected on his journey to becoming a professional musician, stating that music was initially a hobby rather than a career aspiration.

According to him, his interest in music began with singing in his church choir and eventually evolved into writing songs to impress his peers.

However, it wasn’t until he emerged victorious in the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007 that he decided to pursue music as a profession.

In his own words, Dakolo described himself as an “accidental musician,” emphasising that his career path was not intentionally planned.

He said: “I still see myself as an accidental musician. Yeah, I used to sing in choir. I used to just like that I sang. The first idea of music was during morning devotion.

“Then, we started singing street songs. We used to have notebooks where we write songs and they were girls to impress. So music was not something I thought I would do professionally. It was after Idols that I decided to do music professionally.

“I said to myself, ‘Okay, we are here. Sometimes you meet your destiny on the road you take to avoid it’.”

Singer Ice Prince has revealed the challenges he faced after losing his parents at a young age, stating how he lost his university admission due to lack of funds.

In a recent episode of the ‘Listen’ podcast, Ice Prince, shared an account of his childhood struggles as an orphan.

According to him, father passed away when he was just 11 years old, and his mother passed away when he was 21.

Ice Prince shared that he worked various menial jobs to support himself through school.

However, he struggled to pay school fees and was often forced to stay home for weeks.

He said: “I don’t have a mother or father. I’m an only son. That’s quite tough. I was eleven years old when I lost my dad. I was about 21 or 22 when my mum passed away. And I have a huge family that depends on me.

“I don’t have no uncle, aunty, godfather or godmother that I depend on. It has been nothing but God in my life.

“I want people to look at my life and say if I can succeed then no one has an excuse to fail.

“I was the guy that spent at least three weeks at home every term because of school fees. I didn’t go to the University because of N20,000. I had about two weeks to pay that money but I couldn’t raise it on time. That was how I lost the admission.”

Popular comedian Mark Angel has announced that he is no longer managing the careers of teen comedians Emmanuella and Success.

Mark Angel’s decision followed a recent controversy involving former crew member Denilson Igwe, who accused Mark Angel of financial exploitation.

However, he clarified that his decision was unrelated to the allegations, citing his increasingly busy schedule as the primary reason.

Mark Angel assured fans that he continues to collaborate with the teen comedians on creative endeavors despite the change in management.

He said: “I no longer manage Emmanuella and Success. They are now being managed by a professional agency because I’m have more work now and too busy to manage them. But I still work with them”.

Speaking during a TikTok live session, he revealed that Emmanuella and Success are now under the management of a professional agency, allowing him to focus on other projects.

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s anticipated film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” has generated immense excitement, selling out tickets at its UK premiere ahead of its official release.

Funke Akindele expressed her gratitude to fans on Instagram, announcing that the December 20 UK premiere is sold out.

“Jenifans worldwide, our Dec 20 UK premiere is sold out. I can’t contain my excitement, and I love you all”, she wrote in part.

Due to overwhelming demand, she assured additional screenings have been arranged, and more screens have been secured to accommodate the high number of requests.

This latest installment in the Jenifa franchise is set to premiere in 10 countries across four continents, marking its first-ever release in regions like India, Sweden, Germany, and Finland.

Rapper and songwriter Blaqbonez has revealed that he may retire from music within the next three to five years.

In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Blaqbonez discussed his desire to build a lasting legacy and secure his financial future before stepping away from the music scene.

He also shared his plans to transition into a behind-the-scenes role in the entertainment industry, potentially working as a consultant for a record label.

“I will keep doing my music to the point where I know that I’ve saved up something that would last me for a lifetime; enough legacies. And I project I will be done in the next three to five years,” he said.

On his retirement plan, he said, “I will find another job in the entertainment industry. I would probably work as a consultant to a record label.”

Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has sparked reactions online after sharing a personal experience about womanhood.

In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky opened up about his struggles with monthly menstrual flow, stating that it could be painful and emotional.

Bobrisky’s post has generated a mix of reactions. Some people have expressed support and understanding, while others have questioned the validity of his experience.

The crossdresser’s statement has also raised eyebrows, as he claimed to be a “complete woman” despite not biologically experiencing menstruation.

He wrote: “Honestly, I feel I’m a complete woman. Sometimes, I break up when I am seeing my period because it’s painful.”

Actor and filmmaker, Ibrahim Chatta, has reminisced on his early days struggles as a bus conductor for eight years.

In an interview with Biola Bayo on her Talk to B podcast, Chatta spoke about his humble beginnings.

Chatta recounted how he lived in a cramped room with nine people, making life extremely challenging.

He also shared how he would walk long distances from Agege to Ikeja just to make a living for himself.

The talented actor expressed his gratitude for his journey, acknowledging the hard work he has put in to achieve his goals.

He prayed that God would crown his efforts, recognising the struggles he has faced.

“I lived in a room with 9 people and it was difficult. I do walk from Agege to Ikeja back then. I became a bus conductor later. I did it for eight years of my life. Working from Iyan Oba, Oshodi Eko, from one bus to another. I have worked so hard in life, may God crown my effort”, he said.

The Muslim community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of one of its most revered figures, Alhaji Muyideen Bello.

Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji Bello was widely respected for his profound teachings and unwavering dedication to Islamic scholarship.

The announcement of his demise was made by another prominent Islamic scholar, Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on Friday morning.

Corroborating the news of the demise, popular cleric and follower of the late Bello, who is also an Islamic singer, Alhaji Basit Olarenwaju popularly known as Aponle Anabi also shared the image of the 84 year old scholar with tearful emojis on his official Facebook page on Friday.

While details surrounding his death remain unclear, his passing marks the end of an era for a man who spent decades shaping the lives of countless individuals with his wisdom, guidance, and spiritual leadership.

Multiple reports from local media in Oyo State have also reported the demise of the revered cleric.

Similarly, the news of his demise was also confirmed by an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Taofeeq Akeugbagold in a post on Facebook on Friday morning.

He wrote, “Today is one of my saddest days! My father and mentor has returned to his Creator. SULTONUL WAHIZEEN of Yorubaland Sheikh Muyideen AJANI BELLO, may Allah be pleased with your soul. Aljannah fridaos for you. Our heart is full of grief and our eyes full of tears but we will say nothing but what will please our Creator, the sole commander of life and death – ALLAH.”

Meanwhile, PUNCH Online reports that details about his funeral arrangements have yet to be officially made public but there are unverified reports that the late Islamic scholar and Ibadan born preacher will be buried according to Islamic rites on Friday evening.

Popular singer, Wizkid’s latest album, “Morayo”, has made a debut at number 98 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling an impressive 13,000 units in its first week.

This feat was announced by Chart Data via X on Monday.

“Morayo”, released on November 22nd, is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023.

The album features a diverse range of tracks, including “Troubled Mind”, “Karamo”, “Kese (Dance)”, “Bad Girl”, “Time”, “Piece of My Heart”, “Break Me Down”, “Bend”, and “A Million Blessings”. Other tracks include “Après Minuit”, “Bad for You”, “Soji”, “Don’t Care”, “Slow”, “Lose”, and “Pray”.

Wizkid collaborated with talented artists like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola on the album.

Recall his 2020 hit album “Made in Lagos” recently became the most-streamed Nigerian album on Apple Music, and it also earned RIAA gold certification in 2022 after selling over 500,000 copies in the United States.

Singer Timaya has shared his reasons for remaining unmarried despite his successful career.

In a recent interview with Naija FM, Timaya revealed that he never fancied getting married, stating that it’s not something he’s ever been drawn to.

However, he didn’t rule out the possibility of changing his mind in the future.

“I’ve never been a married guy right from time but it can change because marriage ‘dey craze’? I just look at it like if I marry today, would I be able to get out? In all my previous relationships, I was the one who got out because I don’t like stress”, he said.

Timaya explained that his hesitation towards marriage stems from his desire for freedom and his dislike for stress.

The singer emphasised the importance of open communication in relationships, stating that he values honesty and transparency.

He explained: “If you have a problem with me, let’s talk about it because I don’t like going to bed thinking about things, I go die o. I don’t like anything to bother me at all.”

On fatherhood, Timaya shared that his children live with their respective mothers, but they maintain a close bond.

He explained that being a father can be stressful, but it’s also enjoyable.

Timaya revealed that he spends quality time with his children, and they often visit him for extended periods.

Despite not being in a romantic relationship with their mothers, Timaya emphasised that they have a respectful and familial relationship.

“Being a father is stressful because I love them too much but it’s enjoyable. My four kids live with their mothers so when I want to see them, I ask their mothers and they come to my house and we spend two to three months together then they go back to their mothers. Christmas is coming and they’d spend it with me as well, but their mothers don’t come because they’re in relationships. We’re all family now so I can’t date any of them, we’re family now and we respect each other”, he said.

Singer Ruger has spoken about his romantic relations with women.

Ruger, who described himself as a lover boy, noted that he recently discovered that relationships don’t work for him.

Speaking during an interview with Naija FM, the singer said his natural instinct is to get serious with someone, but he often loses interest.

“I’m a loverboy, it is now that I understand that relationships don’t work for me.

“But my first instinct when I see a girl is to think about getting serious with her. But later I just become unserious all of a sudden.

“Honestly, the most I can give female fan on stage is a flower. It is like we are working together. I don’t see it beyond the stage.”

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha, has announced her plans to relocate to the United Kingdom.

She shared the news on her X handle, stating, “Relocating to the UK. So help me God.”

Tacha joins a growing number of Nigerian celebrities who have moved abroad in recent years, including stars like Wizkid, Genevieve Nnaji, and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, who have settled in countries such as the UK and the US.