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.

Big Brother Naija reality show star Natacha Akide, aka Tacha, has seemingly reacted to singer Davido liking a tweet that bashed her.

Davido had liked a post on X by DaddyZee02 that trolled Tacha.

Tacha responded to Davido liking the tweet by urging him to grow up, stressing that times have changed.

She wrote, “Lol Dude must really think this is 2018 bro it’s big 2024.

“Na dem rush go Mohbad’s candle night oh!! But they’re bigger bullies!!! It’s not me! Big 2024!.

“Will call out any magas BS! Nobody dey feed anybody.”

The reality star also reposted a tweet that slammed Davido.

The tweet by AfroVII says, “If Davido can bully & harass a whole Tiwa Savage, imagine how man’s treating women whose names & faces we don’t know?”

The police are looking into the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threat to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos.

“I can confirm that we received the petition. We have begun an investigation,” he said.

Ms Savage in the petition dated January 9, addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, accused Davido of uttering disrespectful words in reaction to a post which included herself and the singer’s Baby mama, Sophia Momodu’s Instagram story.

The singer explained how she expressed disappointment at Davido’s threats and reminded him of how she stood by his family, especially when he lost his son.

She however claimed to have thereafter received calls from mutual connections seeking to know what she did to upset Davido and also questioning her relationship with Sophia.

The petition read in part, “I am writing to bring to your attention a distressing situation involving myself, and Adeleke.

On December 23, I made a post which included myself and Sophia Momodu’s Instagram Story- a feature on Instagram which allows you to put up a post for twenty-four hours, and Adeleke sent messages to my manager who’s also part of his management team that I shouldn’t worry and should never say a word to him and that I was taunting him, uttering very đisrespectful, malicious and derogatory words to my person.

“I responded to Mr David Adeleke’s message and told him not to reach out to me, especially as I feel like I have been there for him and his daughter, Imade, and more importantly when he lost his son.”

Ms Savage further said that the actions of Davido were unethical and can be viewed as a direct threat to her rights to life, privacy and dignity as guaranteed in Chapter 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended),

According to her, the act is beginning to feel like some form of online and offline harassment not just to her but also to members of her team.

“The actions of Mr David Adeleke are unethical and can be viewed as a direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person as guaranteed in Chapter 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

“And are also in contravention of Section 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. I, therefore, would like to make this complaint, and to state that in the event that anything untoward or harmful were to happen to me or any member of my family, I will like the members of the Nigerian Police Force to hold Mr David Adeleje responsible.

“I am available to answer any questions or provide any additional information regarding this matter,” she said.

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police over alleged threats to her life by her colleague, Davido.

In the petition dated January 9, Tiwa Savage accused Davido of “uttering very disrespectful, malicious and derogatory words” to her following her Instagram post featuring his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, on December 23.

The “Ma Lo” crooner said Davido claimed she “taunted” him for hanging around Momodu, knowing they were not on good terms.

“On December 23, I made a post which included myself and Sophia Momodu on my Instagram Story- a feature on Instagram which allows you to put up a post for twenty-four hours, and MR DAVID ADELEKE messaged my manager, who’s also part of his management team, that I should never say a word to him and that I was taunting him, uttering very disrespectful, malicious and derogatory words to my person,” she said.

Tiwa Savage claimed she replied to Davido, asking him not to engage with her, considering her past support for him, his daughter and when he lost his son in 2022.

“The events of that day have also led to a barrage of calls and messages from our mutual connections, asking me what I did to MR. DAVID ADELEKE that he’s upset that I chose to maintain a relationship with Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu who he’s having issues with and also painting the exchange to look like I was the aggressor.

“He has also told our mutual connections to warn me to ‘be careful in Lagos because he was going to f**k me up,” said Tiwa Savage.She said Davido’s actions “are unethical and can be viewed as a direct threat” to her “rights to life, privacy and dignity” of her person.

The singer added, “This is beginning to feel like some form of online and offline harassment not just to me but also to members of my team.”

She urged the police to “hold MR DAVID ADELEKE responsible” should anything happen to her and her family members.

Davido has yet to respond to any of the allegations. Tiwa Savage’s petition comes a day after her ex-husband Tee Billz called out Davido for allegedly disrespecting his family.

Moses Inwang, popular Nollywood director, has announced the end of his ten-year marriage to his wife, actress Emem Inwang.

Moses made the announcement in a post on his official Instagram page on Monday.

Sharing a picture of him with the actress, he described the split as a difficult but necessary decision of his life.

He wrote; “Happy new year friends, family and fans. Today, I wanted to share some personal news that has been a difficult but necessary decision in my life.

“After much reflection, Emem and I have decided to part ways after about 10 years of marriage. While this is undoubtedly a challenging time for us, we believe it is the best path forward for our happiness and personal growth.

“While we may be parting ways as partners, we remain committed to maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for the well-being of our boys.”

The couple got married in April 2014, and have two kids together.

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed a hilarious conversation with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

She disclosed that her husband had inquired if she would have married him if he was a mechanic, and at first, she was left stunned by his question.

However, she gave him a hilarious response, questioning where they would have met, wondering if it would be at his mechanic shop.

The thespian wrote on her Instagram page, “Small gist everyone: So my husband asked me one of the most asked questions he sees about our union. He said, ‘G, would you have actually married me if I was a mechanic?’

“I laughed. I really didn’t know the response I was to give, but my reply was ‘Where would you see me? When I come to fix a car?’“Dim idiegwu.”

Regina Daniels, who was 22 then, sparked mixed reactions when she tied the nuptial knot with a 61-year-old lawyer and former federal lawmaker, Ned Nwoko, in 2019.

The couple has since welcomed two children together.

In a bid to evade the skyrocketing price of petrol, popular singer Korede Bello has resorted to riding a horse as a means of transportation.

Sharing a clip of himself riding a horse on the motorway via his Instagram page, the ‘Godwin’ crooner explained that he settled for the alternative in the wake of the hike in fuel price.

He urged Nigerians to go back to horse riding to tackle the skyrocketing price of petrol.

Speaking in Pidgin, Bello said, “I don’t know if you’ve heard. But dem tok say fuel don go up o! Fuel price don increase. If I was you, I will get me one of these [horses].

“No gree for anybody o! Dem tok say fuel don cost, go buy horse.”

Popular Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has welcomed baby number 5 with her mystery husband.

The thespian disclosed this via her verified Instagram account on Sunday.

She shared a photo of herself and her newborn, whose gender she kept hidden..

In her caption, Buari stated that she has been blessed with “another beautiful blessing.”

Fans and colleagues thronged to the comment section to congratulate the delectable actress.

Nadia Buari revealed in an interview in 2019 that she is married with four kids.

She, however, did not share information about the man she was married to or when and where she got married.

Popular Nigerian musician Bella Shmurda has rejected a portrait of him and his late friend, Mohbad.

Bella Shmurda was captured in a clip on the internet performing on stage when one of the attendees presented a portrait picture of him and late singer Mohbad.

In a now trending video, Bella stated that he would not accept the gift because he can’t keep it in his house.

Speaking in Yoruba, he said; “You that brought this picture will be the same person to take it back because I can’t put this in my house, but I will give you money.

Mohbad, a former signee of the Marlian Record label died on September 12 2023, in a controversial manner at age 27.

The National Hospital Abuja, NHA, has denied referring a veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji to a private hospital.

This is contained in a statement signed by the NHA spokesman, Tayo Haastrup, on behalf of the Chief Medical Director.

DAILY POST reports that the veteran Nollywood actor fell ill and was admitted to the hospital.

The hospital spokesman said the actor, who was brought in on New Year’s Eve and admitted to the intensive care unit, was stabilized and moved to the ENT ward.Haastrup added that he was later transferred to the orthopaedic ward, where surgeons began preparing him for surgery.

He said, “The attention of the National Hospital Abuja has been drawn to a publication insinuating that the Apex hospital referred the Nigerian Actor Zack Orji to a private hospital in Abuja.

“To set the record straight, the actor, who was brought in on New Year’s Eve and admitted to the intensive care unit, was stabilized by National Hospital Abuja and moved to the ENT ward. Later in the day, he was transferred to the orthopaedic ward, where our surgeons began preparing him for surgery.”

According to him, “Leaving Against Medical Advice” form which Orji’s relatives signed on January 1, 2024, thwarted all preparations for his surgery.He said the Management of the hospital wished the veteran actor a speedy recovery.

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie on Thursday made an emotional post for his late son, Kambilichukwu Edochie.

Kambilichikwu, first son of May and Yul, passed away in March 2023 after he slumped while playing football in school.

Yul, while marking the 17th birthday of his late son on Thursday, revealed how God granted his quest to see Kambilichikwu in a dream.

According to him, the deceased, who died at the age of 16, looked more handsome and taller when he encountered him in the dream.

In a post on his official Facebook page, the actor also revealed that the demise of his son had inflicted severe pain on him and other members of the family.

He wrote, “Kambi yooooo! Happy 17th birthday, my great son. Hope you’re doing well over there. I never knew I’ll ever do a write-up like this, but here we are. Life.

“I kept asking God to let me see you again, and he granted my wish. And I saw you once in my dream. You looked much taller and more handsome. And bigger. You were glowing.

“Seems you’re now playing basketball over there and left football. You looked very happy. Obviously, life over there is quite different from here.

“Down here we’re doing our best to cope. It’s not been easy without you around. The pain is terrible. But I’m strong. Very strong.

“I have to be strong for me and your siblings. While submitting totally to the will of God. We miss you. We love you, but God loves you more”.

Nigerian celebrities and some fans of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate the artiste who would have clocked 28 today if he were to be alive.

Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records owned by Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, died at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023.

He left the label to establish his label named ‘Imolenization’.

Following contentious debates surrounding Mohbad’s death, the Lagos State Police Command, days after he passed on, set up an investigative team to unravel the cause of his death, and on September 21, 2023, his body was exhumed for autopsy.

The police also arrested a nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer while treating him before his demise.

On September 21, 2023, a few hours after Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy, the Lagos State Police Command said the autopsy conducted on Mohbad had been concluded.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this saying, “Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results.”

The result of the autopsy is yet to be released officially till now.Taking to her X handle, Big Brother Naija’s former housemate, Tasha, posted a picture of Mohbad with the caption “Happy Birthday Mohbad 🤍🕊”

A friend of Mohbad and musician, Bella Shmurda also posted Mohbad’s picture on his Instagram handle (Bella_Shmurda), saying, “Happy posthumous birthday my brother my friend Oba Imole💡. Rest in power💐❤. Love u forever and I miss u💔”

Musician, Bad Boy Timz promised to always love and celebrate the late Mohbad. He posted a video of him and Mohbad with the caption “Happy Posthumous Birthday my Friend Mohbad Oba Imole! If I knew this was the last time I’d see you, I would’ve stayed a little longer! I’ll love & celebrate you forever my soldier 🕊🕯❤”

On his Instagram handle (@Obaksolo) posted, “Happy posthumous birthday oba Imole💡. Rest in power💐❤. Love u forever nd I miss u💔 #mohbad”

Also, a fellow music colleague, Seyi Vibez posted “Happy birthday MOH” on his Instagram story.

Popular Music & Entertainment Executive, Dami Adenuga (@DamiAdenuga), expressed his love for the late act, saying, “Today is Mohbad’s posthumous birthday, may he rest in peace. We miss him dearly.”

Taking to his X account late Saturday, Bella expressed concerns over the prolonged delay in the release of Mohbad’s body, which had been held for autopsy for the past two months.

He appealed to the police to expedite the process and release the body to facilitate a dignified funeral arrangement. Additionally, Bella requested the prompt disclosure of the autopsy results.

He wrote, “It’s been over two months since Mohbad died and his body was taken in for autopsy but yet no result, which is fine but please release his body. That boy needs a befitting burial and to go to rest finally. Naija Police, what’s going on? We need an answer here: where is the result? Where is his body?”

But Hundeyin further said only the singer’s family lawyer could write to the pathologists to release the autopsy result or it would be independently given to the police when it is ready.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, has described his colleague Wande Coal as the “love” of his life.

The Starboy boss shared a picture of himself and the ‘Bumper 2 Bumper’ crooner at a recent event via Instastory with the caption; “Love of my life.”

Wizkid and Wande Coal are frequent collaborators and recently worked together on ‘Ololufe’ off the former’s extended play, EP, ‘Soundman 2’ which was released in December.

The ‘Essence’ crooner had in several interviews admitted that Wande Coal was one of his biggest music influences.

Big Brother Naija reality show star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, simply known as Doyin, has explained that her likeness to colleague, Kiddwaya is not romantic.

Doyin had, during the BBNaija All Stars show, admitted that she liked Kiddwaya.

However, speaking in a recent interview with TVC, Doyin clarified that her likeness for Kidd is platonic, stressing that she likes his personality.

She said, “Going back into [Big Brother] House, I didn’t want to be in a relationship. Because it is very important for me to be want people are talking about. I think being in a relationship is a very easy game. Nigerians like love. Once you are in a relationship, they will vote for you.

“But I wanted to be Doyin David. I wanted my personality to be known out there. I mean, I said in the House that I liked Kiddwaya but I did not mean romantically. I like his personality. But it wasn’t up to the point of wanting to go into a relationship with him. If there was anybody in that House that I would have wanted to be in a relationship with, it would have been him.”