Money makes relationships stronger but love takes all the credit – Singer Skiibii

Nigerian singer, Abbey Toyyib Elias also known as Skiibii has spoken on how the roles of money and love in relationships are intertwined.

The ‘Baddest Boy’ hit-maker opined that the existence of wealth gives a relationship a stronger foundation.

According to Skiibii, though money does the work of making a relationship stronger, love ends up getting all the credit.

He made the assertion in a post on his official Twitter page, and it sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

The artiste tweeted; ”Funny how money make relationships stronger and love takes all credit”

See his post:

@mjpreferred; Nothing to some people. Some people just want love , for you to keep reassuring them you love and care for them

@chukwudiezike4; Nah only guys they enter relationship without considering money. Money is the catalyst that brings out love in women.

@OvaD33; Funny how we think it’s relationship and love wen it’s actually money and business, highest bidder wins the love

@Iamdom3; Reminds me of my childhood when I’ll visit fulani herders to give me love portion, only for me to grow now and realise money was all i needed to get any woman i ever wanted or desired. So sad.???

@TissyBoy4; Love without money this days is empty. Na why Nkechi leave me because I no buy am birthday cake ?

Nigerian singer, Buju changes stage name to ‘BNXN’

Nigerian singer-songwriter, Daniel Benson, who was known professionally known as Buju, has officially changed his stage name to BNXN.

The fast-rising artiste took to his official Twitter page to announce the change, while noting that his new name would be pronounced as ‘Benson’.

In a video announcement he shared on Thursday night, the name change became necessary after the singer was mistaken for another Jamaican singer known as Buju Banton.

The tweet reads; “It’s no longer ‘Buju’. Call me ‘Benson’ written as ‘BNXN’.”

See his post:

https://twitter.com/Bujutoyourears/status/1494438514766884864?t=-K1lZs8dYlZfEENJa_dWxg&s=19

The ‘Lenu’ crooner was initially signed to Burna Boy’s Spaceship Collective in 2020 but did not renew his contract when it expired in 2021.

He explained that he decided to go independent because he ‘wants to do something new on his own’.

Man calls off wedding 3 weeks to D-Day because his wife-to-be only listens to her spiritual father

A Nigerian Twitter user has narrated how his friend called off his wedding three weeks to the scheduled date.

According to the tweep with username user @thepoetpreneur, the groom-to-be was not comfortable with the fact that his fiancée only listens to her spiritual father.

He further revealed that no other person could control the lady’s action not even hee biological mother

The tweet reads; “3 weeks to wedding, my guy cancelled it bcos his girl’s mother couldn’t control her. She doesn’t listen to anybody in her family.

Nobody can call her to order except her spiritual father. So my guy had to end it to save himself future stress. Right or wrong decision?”

See the post:

Kim Kardashian unfollows estranged husband, Kanye West after he mocked boyfriend

Reality TV star and socialite, Kim Kardashian has unfollowed her estranged husband, rapper and business mogul, Kanye West, on Instagram.

The billionaire entrepreneur unfollowed Kanye on Thursday, February 17, 2022, amid his tirades with her new lover, Pete Davidson.

According to reports, Kim unfollowed Kanye immediately after he shared a post about Pete writing; “HI SKETE YOU GOT ANYMORE MENTAL HEALTH JOKES FOR ME?”

He added; “This boy thought he could get away with performing this sketch for the team that wrote this for him,” in reaction to the 2018 “Weekend Update” segment in which Davidson blasted West’s MAGA rant.

A check on Kanye’s page also shows that he unfollowed her on Instagram.

This latest development is coming days after Kanye vowed that he would stop harassing Pete on social media.

He also sent a truckload of flowers to the mother of his four children on Valentine’s Day.

Kim and Kanye’s official divorce news first broke in February 2021.

DJ Cuppy celebrates her sons’ 1st birthday

Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola also known as DJ Cuppy has celebrated the first birthday of her dogs whom she refers to her as sons.

The dogs named Dudu and FunFun turned 1 on February 17, 2022 and the celebrity DJ took to her official Twitter page to wish them a happy birthday.

Cuppy pampers the dogs and treats them as if they were humans, she even created Instagram page for them to ‘interact with fans’

She wrote; ”Happy 1st Birthday to my sons Dúdú and FünFün ??? You both bring some much joy and hapiness to my hectic life! Although small and fluffy, you radiate unconditional love in such a big way. You’ve brought out the mother in me… I LOVE YOU BOTH so much! ? #DuFuPoms #Pupcakes”

In addition, Asiwaju Lerry, the fan she had a Valentine’s date with also took to Twitter to celebrate the Dudu and FunFun with some lovely words and images.

He wrote; ”Happy birthday to my adorable Dudu & Funfun, see y’all soon… Lots of love from your stepdad. ??”

https://twitter.com/_AsiwajuLerry/status/1494233754478551040?t=fGE1cGtmjzADUJu7YXDqqg&s=19

Tems set to headline UK Festival alongside Lil Wayne

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi professionally known as Tems, has been slated to headline a UK Festival alongside Grammy award-winning rapper Lil Wayne.

Also, young Nigerian music star, Rema and other British and American artistes would mount the stage at the upcoming Strawberries and Cream Festival in UK.

The Damages hit-maker expressed excitement at being given a spot to perform alongside some of the entertainment’s best at the Festival which is set to take place from June 17th to June 19th, 2022.

Taking to her social media page, Tems wrote; ”It was all a dream, headlining at Strawberries and Cream Nigga Screammmm!✨”

While Wayne is the main headline act, other headliners are Ella Mai, Tion Wayne, Rema, MS Banks.

Annie Idibia praises her ‘sugar-daddy’ Tubaba for sending her N50m as Valentine gift

Popular Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia has revealed that her husband, Innocent Idibia aka Tubaba sent her N50million as Valentine gift.

The mother of two took to her social media page to make this known as she showered praises on Tubaba whom she described as her ‘sugar daddy.

Though she did not directly mention his name, the screenshots of credit alert showed that it was sent by her husband.

Annie wrote;

”Ahhhh Me can’t be quiet or calm again oo!!

A guy : Babe

Me : U good?

A Guy : I wan send you something light, as U dey vex say I no buy you flowers o.

Me: Inno Abeg leave me.

Few hours later,

Alerts : 5 different alerts.

What?”

See the post:

Davido’s aide, Israel DMW crashes his new car in Edo

The logistics manager to Davido, Israel Afeare popularly known as Israel DMW has been involved in a car accident in Edo state.

Recall that Israel was recently gifted a Toyota Venza by his boss, Davido and he was over the moon.

According to reports from the scene, his new car was involved in a head-on collision with another car.

There are reports of recorded casualties from the scene of the accident.

BBNaija star, Tolanibaj, mocks celebrities‘ quest to live the luxurious lifestyle

Big Brother Naija star, Motolani Shobajo better known as Tolanibaj in a social media post opined that most celebrities are depressed due to their inability to live the luxurious lifestyle.

Tolanibaj who participated in the 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition stated that several celebrities find it difficult to maintain the glamorous lifestyle that they portray on social media.

Speaking via her SnapChat, the reality star stated that she enjoys living a modest lifestyle so as to avoid unnecessary pressure.

She wrote;

“I love living a simple life.”

“Imagine tryna be a Lekki big girl, hahaha..,” she continued. “Some of yáll faces are depressed with the luxe lifestyle that they’ve created online but can’t afford in real life.”

The concluding part of her post reads, “Must be exhausting to constantly feel like you’re in a competition.”

Singer Trey Songz sued $20m for alleged r*pe

American recording artiste, Trey Songz has been sued by a woman for allegedly molesting her an*lly and she is demanding the sum of $20 million.

According to the suit filed by the lady with the alias Jane Doe, she had a consensual s3xual relationship with the musician before the alleged molestation on March 24, 2016.

Doe said Trey invited her to a house party in Los Angeles, where he invited her upstairs for what she believed would be consensual s3x.

She claimed in the court document obtained by TMZ that “Trey repeatedly asked her if he could “get that a**” on the way upstairs … to which she says she repeatedly told him “no” and to stop asking.

“Trey’s demeanor changed upon entering the bedroom”, she said. She says he threw her to the ground, ripped her pants off, pinned her down face first and forced his p*nis into her an*s without her consent.”

She claimed that she begged the music star to stop and tried struggling with him but was overpowered.

Doe said someone entered the room and left almost immediately as the music star continued to molest her.

She claimed she left the house after Trey finished assaulting her and was taken to the hospital by the Uber driver who felt she was distressed.

The music star has been accused of molesting several women.

It would be recalled that a basketball player, Dylan Gonzalez recently accused the singer of r*pe and “unbearable PTSD.

Zambian woman says Tekno’s song made her get pregnant, demands child support from singer for impregnating her with his music

A Zambian woman identified as Rita Mwayanda has stated that she is demanding for child support from Nigerian recording artiste, Tekno for getting pregnant while listening to his music.

According to Mwayanda, when Tekno, real name Augustine Miles Kelechi released his hit song ‘Pana’, she was so excited and slept with a man, which subsequently resulted to a pregnancy.

She mentioned in the statement that she is calling out the singer because it is his responsibility to take care of her child.

The report re-shared by Zambian entertainer, DJ C-Money read;

TEKNO needs to pay Child support for his baby. I cant suffer because of him”- Zambian Woman Cries out.

A Lady from Zambia, ‘Rita Mwayanda’ took it out in public to express how Nigerian musician , Tekno is the reason she has a child, and suffering.

“It was back in 2016”- She explained. “I loved Tekno’s music so much. I would go out to a club just to listen to any song by Tekno. During the month he released ‘Pana’ I got so excited that I slept with a man I didn’t know and ended up pregnant. If It was not for Tekno I wouldn’t have this child so he needs to pay for child support”

Read the statement below.

Singer Davido fulfills promise, doles out N250m to orphanages nationwide (See list)

Nigerian recording artiste, David Adeleke better known as Davido has fulfilled his promise to disburse N250 million to selected orphanage homes across the country.

The popular musician gave the update on Tuesday evening in a statement released on his Twitter platform.

It would be recalled that the DMW lead vocalist raised N200M over 72 hours after he shared his account details on social media during his birthday in 2021.

He later revealed that he added the sum of N50 million to amass the largesse to a total of N250 million in November 2021.

In a statement released via his Twitter page on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the music star thanked the committee that was set up to disburse the funds.

Since its inauguration, the members of the committee have worked tirelessly to ensure that they collate the names and information of the documented and verified orphanages,” part of the statement read:

He went on to reveal that the entire funds had been disbursed to 292 orphanages across the country.

See the document below.

Yul Edochie urges people to speak their local dialect

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has admonished his followers to speak their native dialect.

In a tweet shared on his social media platform, Yul stated that speaking of native language doesn’t make anyone local. He stated that it is pivotal to learn how to say it and be proud of it.

Here is what he wrote;

Speak your language proudly.
It doesn’t make you local.”

Yul Edochie is the son of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie.

Actress Oma Nnadi slams parents who take 1-yr-old kids to school

Nollywood actress, Oma Nnadi has stated on her Instagram stories that it is not ideal for parents to admit their 1-year-old kids into school.

She mentioned that it was pointless for 1-year-old babies to go to school and the reason behind it should be questioned.

She made this known following reports of a 19-month-old baby in Delta state that died after he was flogged mercilessly by his teacher.

The actress wrote:

Online Lecturers , online teachers , food is served . One year old to school ? Call it whatever , daycare, kindergarten, crèche or whatever , you call it .. one year old???? Hmmmmm”

Rapper Kodak Black suffers gunshot wounds at Justin Bieber’s afterparty

American rapper, Kodak Black real name Bill Kahan Kapri has been confirmed to be among the four people who were at the afterparty of Canadian recording artiste, Justin Bieber on Friday night.

A couple of days ago, Ripples Nigeria reported that four people were shot at the afterparty of Justin Bieber after he finished his concert in Los Angeles, USA.

Witnesses at the scene and the Los Angeles Police Department disclosed multiple rounds were fired at Kodak Black and the all-male victims aged–19, 24, and 60 who were involved in an altercation before the shooting.

It’s been reported that another person was injured during the altercation.

In the video published by the online platform, TMZ, Kodak Black was seen taking photos with his fans before the pandemonium was instigated.

Watch the video of how the incident played out below.

Several suspects remain at large with the Los Angeles Police Department identifying the perpetrator(s) as black males who fled the scene southwards.

Police are refusing to divulge further information that could hinder leads.

Actress Bidemi Kosoko urges women to leave abusive marriage

Nollywood actress, Bidemi Kosoko has admonished women to leave any marriage that is unhealthy and toxic to their wellbeing.

Reacting to a video where a Kenyan man was seen assaulting his wife and his baby, the actress stated that marriage should be left alone once the purpose is lost.

The actress stated that she had not been herself since she came across the video which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, January 25.

It would be recalled that Ripples Nigeria reported that the baby died moments after he was flung by his father after suspecting a paternity fraud.

The actress who is the daughter of veteran thespian, Jide Kosoko mentioned that people should end abusive marriages abruptly.

She captioned the video;

“This is a cctv footage of a family, i wish its just a movie oooo

have not been myself ever since I watched this ………..omo this is a No No for me.

See how he flinged that baby, please if its not working dont force it abeg take a walk forget what anybody will say kin se dandan oooooooo”

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ1qtklIglW/?utm_medium=copy_link

BBNaija star, Omashola, explains how arrival of his son changed his life

Big Brother Naija star, Omashola Oburoh in an Instagram post has explained how the arrival of his second son has changed his life.

The reality star welcomed his son with his girlfriend in January 2022.

The reality TV star took to his Instagram page on Friday, February 11, 2022, where he shared the photo and captioned it with an interesting note.

Watching my boy being birthed was a life-changing experience for me, I am godfather to so many kids and I’ve raised quite the number, but having one that I can call my own is a completely different kind of feeling. Little man will be exactly 31 days today. My son Eyitemi Daniel Oburoh,” he wrote.

BBNaija stars, Bam Bam, Teddy A expecting 2nd child together

Big Brother Naija couple, Bam Bam and Teddy A are expecting their second child together.

The popular couple tied the knot in 2019, and welcomed their first child, Zendaya in 2020.

The celebrity couple made this known during an episode of their show ‘Uncut With BamTeddy.’

The reality TV star was spotted with her protruding stomach at the gym in the episode while she also made side jokes about the pregnancy.

Watch the moment below:

Bam Bam and Teddy A made history in 2019 when they became the first couple from the popular reality show, Big Brother Naija to walk down the aisle after starting their relationship in the house.

They were contestants in the 2018 Big Brother Naija Double Wahala edition.

Rapper Kanye West begs God to help reunite his family

American rapper, Kanye West has disclosed on the social media platform, Instagram that he wants God to help reunite his family.

In a post shared on the photo-sharing app, Instagram on Wednesday, February 9, he said a word of prayer accompanied with pictures of his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian and his four children.

The rapper who is yet to sign his divorce papers has continued to make attempts to reunite his family since they fell apart in February 2021.

“GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER,” he captioned a collage of his family photos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZwlf61uamF/?utm_medium=copy_link

This is the third time in 2022 that the award winning American rapper will be seeking help on social media.

Maureen Esisi, ex-wife of actor Blossom Chukwujeku in steamy video with BBNaija star, Cross

Maureen Esisi, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujeku has sent tongues wagging after her steamy video with Big Brother Naija star, Cross surfaced on social media.

In the suggestive video, the BBNaija Shine Ya Eyes star, Cross who wore a t-shirt at the beginning of the video, pulled it off as Maureen twerked for him.

The duo also made some raunchy moves, with the reality show star running his fingers on Maureen’s body and eventually carrying her out of the room towards the end of the video.

The video shared with the caption:

“We be Tiktoking for a second @crossda_boss who is your valentine?”

Watch the video below: