Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has asserted that “Lagos is white man’s land.”

He said contrary to the recent trend of various Nigerian ethnic groups claiming ownership of Lagos, the actual owners are foreigners who own the majority of the city’s real estate and wealth.

The late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti’s son lamented that the economy of Lagos and Nigerians in general was being controlled by “foreigners.”

Speaking in a recent Instagram live session with fans, Kuti said, “Why are you guys shouting, ‘Lagos is Igbo land, Lagos is Yoruba land?’ Lagos is a white man’s land. Go to the Ministry of Land in Lagos and see how many percent of land in Lagos Yoruba people own.

“The whole of Nigeria, look at your oil industry, who is controlling it? It’s the whites. They hide it in plain sight. Eko Hotel, is the most expensive real estate in the whole of Lagos, who owns it? Is it you? Now, Eko Atlantic is an extension of Eko Hotel, owned by the same foreigners.”

A stage manager, identified as Iamozbit on X, on Tuesday demanded an apology from reality TV star, Tacha Akide, after a viral video featuring both of them.

In the video Tacha shared on X on Monday, she was removing the stage manager’s hand from her waist as they posed for a picture.”I just couldn’t lol,” she captioned the video.

Reacting to the video on X, Iamozbit wrote, “Hello, everyone! I’d like to address a viral video featuring Tacha and I. I want to clarify that I was unaware of the video; she asked for a quick photo backstage, and I obliged as I was assisting as a stage manager for the said show.

“If she had any concerns, she didn’t express them. It seems like an attention-seeking move, explaining my delayed response.

“I’ve received calls and faced defamation from various sources, including brands, individuals, and even at my workplace.

“Tacha, I hope you understand the gravity of this situation on my mental well-being and the risk to my image.

“A public apology for the impact on my reputation would be appreciated. I look forward to your prompt response.”

Famous Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata popularly known as Teni has blasted Nigerians for criticizing Davido over his younger sister’s comment.

Davido had during one of Teni’s visits to his house, he referred to her as ‘my younger sister’ despite both being age mates.

Following this, many netizens took to the internet to drag Davido.

Reacting to the development in an interview on Zero Conditions podcast, Teni clarified that she harbours no grievances over Davido’s comment.

While questioning the sensibility of those who took issue with the terminology, Teni used the analogy of her driver calling her madam even though he is far older than her to shut the critics up.

She said, ” Those criticising Davido are insane. Davido that helps me to produce a song and the song blows.”

Veteran comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth, has set a five year plan to quit comedy.

Basketmouth said he would be quiting comedy when he clocks 50 years to build his own empire and work in every aspect of the entertainment industry.

The 45-year-old, during an interview on Arise TV, explained that he plans to retire after doing a run of yearly comedy shows for the following five years.

He said even though he initially gave up a music career in the 1990s to pursue comedy, he had always known he would return to it.

“In five years, I will be 50 years old. I would have moved on to something else that would take up a lot of my time. I wish to put my all into it.

“I am confident that I will be able to combine all of my interests and completely enjoy films, TV shows, and concerts. Doing all of these things and still giving comedy your best will be difficult,” he said.

Popular singer, Teniola Apata, simply known as Teni, has revealed that she learnt Yoruba language from YouTube.

The 31-year-old singer said despite her parents being Yoruba, she learnt how to speak the language by watching Yoruba movies on YouTube while in America.

She disclosed this in a recent episode of the Zero Conditions podcast.

She said, “Do you know how I learnt to speak Yoruba? It was when I went to America. I learnt it from YouTube. I was watching Yoruba films like mad.”

Teni also disclosed during the interview that she started drinking alcohol in 2021.

She said before then she didn’t drink alcohol nor smoke.

The singer added that her decision to start drinking alcohol was just “for fun”.

The Lagos Coroner Court sitting in Ikorodu has said a toxicology test which is an aspect of an autopsy seeking to determine the cause of death of late music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba known as Mohbad, is being conducted in the United States of America.

The state counsel, O. Akinde, made this known during the ongoing inquest on Wednesday.

Akinde told the Coroner Magistrate, Adetayo Shotobi, that the autopsy into the external body of the deceased had been completed, hence the need for the test.

He said: “The toxicology test, which has to do with the internal body, is being done in the US.”

His disclosure followed the insistence of the counsel to the father of the deceased, David Fadimu, on reasons for the delay of the test result.

Meanwhile, the Coroner, Magistrate Shotobi, had requested to know the reason behind the choice of a foreign toxicologist despite the presence of toxicology laboratories in Nigeria.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has been ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart.

‘Calm Down’ crooner, Rema took the second spot while Tems, Cameroonian diva, Libianca, and Wizkid are placed third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

Ayra Starr, CKay, Asake, Davido and Oxlade complete the top 10 in the list released on Tuesday evening via Billboard website.

Meanwhile, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez topped the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, Libianca’s ‘People’ and Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ ranked at number 2 and three, respectively.

Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, and Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ complete the top 5.

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ also finished No. 1 on Billboard’s 2023 Pop Airplay & Rhythmic Airplay year-end chart, and No. 6 on the Hot 100 Year End 2023 chart.

Popular Nigerian musician, Crown Uzama, a.k.a Shallipopi, has spoken about the immense wealth in the music industry.

The music star in his interview with Pop Central TV, stated that the wealth in the industry cannot be understood.

While likening the money earned through music to that of the one made from rituals, he noted that even if he were to stop making music, the songs he has already released would continue to generate income for him.

“There is too much money in music that you can never understand at all. Music money is like a ritual.

“Even if you are an artist that just came out one month, provided your song is just big, don’t worry.

“So for me now, I no dey balance anything because I know that music will not stop; even if I stop singing, the songs that I have dropped will continue to give me money.”

Shallipopi rose to fame after releasing his first single titled ‘Elon Musk’.

Popular Yoruba actress, Omowunmi Ajiboye has denied an alleged romantic relationship with MC Oluomo.

This is coming after netizens called out the actress for not giving her estranged husband, Segun Ogungbe due respect at her mother’s funeral over the weekend.

It was rumoured that MC Oluomo sponsored Wunmi’s mother’s funeral.

However, reacting to the allegations in an Instagram post on Monday, Wunmi denied having an affair with MC Oluomo, but admitted that he supported her financially for the burial.”

I need to clear the air, I am a virtuous and hardworking woman and I wouldn’t allow my tenacity, name and my truth to be robbed.

“I had sealed it with the King of Fuji Music independently years before my mother’s burial party and as a norm after the birth of a group called CGI (Connecting Grassroots Initiatives) I had to officially invite the pioneer of the group in person of MC Oluomo.

“I can categorically say that I have never had a romantic relationship with him prior or during the party. The philanthropist gave me money to support in the presence of the committee a day to the party.

“Everything I have done single handedly is always tagged to him and somehow robs me of my hard work. I have been quiet for a long time but I’m boldly saying that I don’t have any romantic relationship with him and this does not cancel the fact that he has been a good person to me.

“I am Omowunmi Ajiboye, I will never be bullied into silence. Let God judge me if I lie, but If this is really my truth, may God bless me more, amen.”

Reality TV star and singer, Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as Whitemoney, has said his latest song, ‘Oyoyo’ deserves a Grammy.

According to the BBNaija Season 6 winner, ‘Oyoyo’ is currently the “biggest song” in Eastern Nigeria.

Speaking in a recent interview, Whitemoney said, “My latest single, Oyoyo, is at the moment the biggest song in the East. That track deserves a Grammy, and this is not me capping; rather, I am just stating the fact.”

The singer also revealed during the interview that he is also pushing for a career in Nollywood.

“I believe I have the ability, talent and charisma to be a top Nollywood superstar. I have a couple of movies in the works. Before the end of the year, they would hit the cinemas,” he said.

Grammy organisers recently created a Best African Music Performance category in which Davido and Musa Keys’ ‘Unavailable’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys’, Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano’ and Tyla’s ‘Water’ made the inaugural nominations for the 2024 edition of the award.

Nigerian star Burna Boy now has a Billboard Music Award to add to his growing collection.

The singer, who won his first Grammy earlier this year, has been named the best Afrobeats act by Billboard in the US.

“This is dedicated to Africa and every artist coming out of Africa now,” he said accepting the award on Sunday.

Billboard is the latest body to add an Afrobeats category, reflecting the genre’s huge global popularity.

Speaking in a recorded video message, Burna Boy said “the future’s bright… This is just the tip of the iceberg but you’re gonna see the whole vision soon”.

Fellow Nigerian artist Rema was also recognised at the event with a gong for his near-ubiquitous song Calm Down, which has smashed multiple streaming and chart records.

Accepting the award for best Afrobeats song on Sunday, Rema thanked his fans and called the prize “a celebration of unity and the global domination of Afrobeats”.

Popular Nigerian musician, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, a.k.a Mayorkun has disclosed why he decided not to reveal his mother’s identity for years.

Mayorkun, who stated this during a chat with Taymesan on Saturday, explained that the reason was because he didn’t want to be treated with favouritism anywhere.

Speaking in a viral clip on the internet, the singer noted that when he was at the university, he never made it known that his mother, actress Toyin Adewale was a popular movie star.

“Growing up, my brother and I didn’t like the fact that our mom was a popular actress because we wanted freedom, but with her fame came fake attention and all.

“I hated being treated differently, not because you like me but because I am Toyin Adewale’s son.

“Even in my university, people didn’t know she was my mother for four years. I was intentional about this.

“My mum brought food to me at school once, and a girl saw her. I quickly ran to her to get what she came with just so no one else saw her.”

Popular singer, Charles Chibuezechukwu, aka Crayon, has revealed that he was addicted to illicit substances for years.

He said he gave up the addiction after Mavin Records producer and CEO of Blowtime Imprint, Babyfresh, who discovered his talent, advised him to stop.

The ‘Ngozi’ crooner said he no longer ingest any illicit substance despite being rich and famous.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Crayon wrote, “Bro I used to do drugs back in the days in Ojo name it!!! Trams? My highest na 700 milligram! Skushi’s from ele! 2 big ragolis me and my guys!! Emzolyn I dey pop raw 2 bottles !!! Ref!!! But I no do ice shaaa!! And I no smoke igbo sha me I get sense!!

“Babyfresh picked me up from the slums. He said you gats stop all those things I did!! All glory to God! I did!! Now I don’t smoke or do those things any more!!! Upon all the money wey I get!! I’m chilled!!”

Famous Afrobeat musician, Davido has disclosed why he created ‘Are We African Yet? (AWAY) Festival.

Davido, in a trending interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, stated that he created the festival to provide a platform for upcoming artistes.

“Why I want to do this is because when I was going out in America and I hear a song, I am like, ‘this is an African song.

“So I was excited and told my friends that this is a young guy that is coming up. I hit the young guy up that I was in the club last night and they played your song. He was like, no way!

“So I want to give those types of people the opportunity to come every year, at different times to perform.”

Famous Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has finally addressed allegations that he used “satanic/Illuminati” symbols while performing on stage at his headline concert at London’s 02 Arena, on November 14, 2023.

Rema sold out the 20,000-capacity 02 Arena on Tuesday, joining Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake as the only Africans to sell out the world’s busiest music arena.

However, reacting via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Edo-born superstar explained that the artificial horse he rode on stage with was a replica of a Benin artifact, and the mask he wore was a replica of the famous Queen Idia mask.

The artificial bat he rode on stage during his second appearance was said to be a homage to the bats that dot the Edo night sky.

Sharing a clip from his controversial concert, Rema wrote, “RAVAGE UPRISING/ My Ancestors bronzes sit in the museum of this very city, so I remade mine. Hence, Edo is redefined, the map reshaped, your minds awakened & the mask reborn. Thank you London! 🦇🇬🇧”

Some fans, who attended the show accused Rema of satanism on social media, saying he used “Illuminati” symbols.

Meanwhile, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has congratulated Rema on his sold-out concert at London’s 02 Arena.

He said the people of the state are proud of Rema, “especially his personification of the Edo heritage.”

On his X handle, Obaseki wrote, “We are indeed proud of the enigma of @heisrema and what he has come to represent, especially his personification of the Edo heritage. We applaud his genius and celebrate him as he takes the world stage by storm.”

American rapper Meek Mill has said he might relocate to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a bid to quit smoking.

Emirati laws prohibit smoking in public.

Meek Mill said he was diagnosed of emphysema, and was advised by his doctor to stop smoking to avoid cutting his life short.

He stated this while reacting to the news of colleague, Snoop Dogg quiting smoking.

He stated this while reacting to the news of colleague, Snoop Dogg quiting smoking.

On his X handle, Mill wrote, “Ima go to Dubai and completely stop smoking… Ima follow Snoop, my doctor said I got a lil bit emphysema in a chest if I don’t stop smoking it cuts my lifeline in half.

“I was addicted to the nicotine and this new weed got too many chemicals and too risky to play with my mental!”

Cassie, the estranged girlfriend of famous American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has accused him of rape, and about a decade-long physical abuse.

The singer, who was formerly signed to Diddy’s record label, in a suit filed in Federal District Court in Manhattan, accused him of plying her with drugs, beating her, and forcing her to have sex with a succession of male prostitutes while he filmed the encounters.

The suit added that in 2018, near the end of their relationship, Diddy forced his way into her home and raped her.

However, Diddy’s counsel, Ben Brafman said the rapper “vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.”

He said Cassie had earlier demanded $30 million from his client as a bribe for her not to write a book about their relationship, “which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail.”

He said despite withdrawing her initial threat, Cassie – whose real name is Casandra Ventura – has “resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s reputation and seeking a payday.”

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has terminated the contract of his road manager, Adeseyan ‘Stelliza’ Oluwatosin, over alleged financial misappropriation.

In a statement signed by his legal team and shared on his Instagram page, Portable announced that he had parted ways with his road manager.

The singer accused Oluwatosin of unethical industry practices, which he claimed would pose a risk to his business interests and the reputation of his record label, Zeh Nation.

“This public notice serves as an official statement on the termination of all business relationships between the CEO of Zeh Nation, Okikiola Badmus [Portable] and Ms. Adeseyan Adedoyin Oluwatosin a.k.a Stelliza in her capacity as the road manager to Portable and Zeh Nation,” the letter reads in part.

“This decision comes as a result of Stelliza’s financial misappropriations and unethical industry practices, which poses significant risks to the business interests, global image, and industry reputation of Portable and Zeh Nation.

“Stelliza’s lack of transparency, integrity, and respect for ethical business practices have breached the trust placed upon her as a Manager and also jeopardized the financial stability of our Artiste and his label.

“For any inquiries regarding future businesses, please direct your correspondences to the named Manager on the bios of the singer’s verified handles.”‍

Portable hit the limelight in December 2021 after he released ‘Zazoo Zeh’.