Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly referred to as Wizkid has set a new record on the Billboard world albums chart.
The Starboy’s latest album ‘Made in Lagos’ has become the first Nigerian album to spend 1 year on the chart, according to Billboard Music.
Big Wiz’s album which hit Billboard charts in October 2020, has spent the first 4 weeks at no1, which is also the longest time a Nigerian artiste has stayed at the no1 spot, the only other album being Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall, which was at the top spot for 1 week.
Longest charting Nigerian albums on the billboard charts are as follows:
1. Wizkid ‘made in Lagos’ (2020) – 52 weeks
2. Fela ‘the best black president’ (1999) – 45 weeks
3. Burna Boy ‘African giant’ (2019) – 36 weeks
4. Davido ‘A good time’ (2019) – 25 weeks
5. Burna Boy ‘Twice as tall’ (2020) – 12 weeks
6. CKay ‘the first’ (2020) – 6 weeks
7. Wizkid ‘Sounds from the other side’ (2017) – 4 weeks
Popular Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia turns a new age today, and to celebrate her birthday, she tendered an apology to her husband, Innocent Idibia aka Tubaba as well family and friends and brands.
She took to her Instagram page and penned a lengthy post and admitted that the past 10 weeks have been the worst of her life owing to the scandal that rocked her marriage.
Recall that the movie star had called out her husband over his suspicious closeness to his baby mama, Pero Adeniyi. The accusation led to claims and counter claims by she and Tubaba’s family members, which lasted for weeks on social media.
She said that she would love to start on a clean slate.
In her post on social media, Annie said;
“It’s A Brand New Chapter For Me …
And Would really Love To Start It On A Clean Slate . ??
This Year Has Been A lot …
Soooo Much Blessings And Pain.
My Hands Are Shaking As I Type This ….I Let A lot Of pple down ..Especially The Pple Close To Me… The Last 10Weeks Have Been The Worst Of My ENTIRE Life , Yes The Worst Since I Was Born … I have Gone From Being So Angry To being So Broken And Back To Anger .. And Then Sadly ,Which I Am Ashamed To Admit – Suicidal! I Have Acted So Badly In A Way I Am Not Proud Of , I Allowed My Emotions Cloud Me. , I Allowed My Emotions To Lead Me Into Making Bad decisions , Allowed My Anger n Emotions ,To Make Me Act On Something That’s Wasn’t True Cos I Was Kept In Dark !
Instead Of Remaining Calm .. Before Acting … ?
I Want to Apologize To My Husband , Inno .. I Am So Sorry I Threw You Out There Like I Did ??, (so unwise ) That Isn’t The Kind Of Woman You Married, Totally Sorry For all the Mental Stress And Heart Break It Caused You , So Sorry I Put Both Our Families Out There I, The Way I Did I still Bi Your Smallie
To My Beautiful Mothers .. My Amazing Mother And My Beautiful Mother In- Law .. I am Sooo Sorry I Let Both Of You down .. No Mother Should Go Through The Kind Of Pain That You Both Felt .. I Am Really Sorry (I am still your baby) I am Far From Perfect, But I Have Decide To Choose Peace . And I Wanna Do Better , Given The Chance .
To Both My Families- The Macaulays And The Idibias , I Am Sorry For All The Pain And Disrespect Towards Both Familes… Pls Forgive Me .Una No Fit Throw Way Una Pikin ooo
To all my 7.1 Plus Family out here .. Thank you for still standing n supporting me and my brand
To All the brands That are working with us – thank you for still sticking with your NKOYO ooo.. To The ones We Are In Talks With , I appreciate
To My Big Brother And Friend
@efeomorogbe I Am So Sorry
To My Manager- @phadekemi Thank you for your patience n for sticking by
To My “Online Inlaws “Wey I carry my Mata come give – thanks for all D love,D bashing n rebuking I have learnt ooo.. I No go do am again o
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has celebrated his daughter, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, on her birthday.
The Disc Jockey and record producer clocked 29 years on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
To celebrate his daughter, the proud father took to his Instagram page to share a picture of himself and DJ Cuppy.
In the caption, the oil mogul described his daughter as his heartbeat and headache.
He wrote; “Happy birthday to my heartbeat and heartache @cuppymusic. My Ifemiii. Papa is proud of you.”
Also, Cuppy’s sister, Temi Otedola, wished her elder sister a happy birthday in a post on her Instagram page.
Temi shared a throwback photo of herself and DJ Cuppy and wrote; “However big I get, you will always be my big sister. Happy birthday to the pink haired superwoman.”
One Itoro Clement, has confessed to killing the missing journalist, Tordue Salem in a hit-and-run accident.
Recall that Salem, a reporter with Vanguard Newspaper was declared missing on October 13.
The missing journalist was found dead on Thursday evening in Abuja.
Force PRO, Frank Mba paraded Clement at the premises of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja.
He said the suspect was arrested following an investigation carried out by the Force Intelligence Bureau.
Mba said Clement was driving a 2004 model Toyota Camry with number plate BWR 243 BK at about 10:00 pm on the night of 13th October 2021, when he hit Salem around the Mabushi area and ran away.
During interrogation, the suspect said; “I thought he was an armed robber that I knocked down until the following day when I saw a smashed phone on my windscreen. The phone was not working again so I threw it away.”
Asked why he ran away after the accident scene, Clement claimed that the area where the incident happened is notorious for criminal activities.
“The place I knocked this person down, is a criminal place everybody knows that place,” he added.
Big Brother Naija season 6 finalist, Pere Egbi has bagged his first ambassadorial deal since the reality show ended.
He got signed on as an ambassador for VSP Botanics, a skincare brand.
The actor cum reality TV star took to his Instagram page to make the announcement on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Pere shared a video of him and actress Sharon Ooja, who is also an ambassador for the brand, and they both showed off one of the VSP Botanics product.
He wrote alongside the clip;
“I am so elated to officially announce that I have joined the @vsp_botanics family as a brand ambassador! VSP offers a wide variety of products that cater to different skin types.
No matter you skin variation or color, we got you covered. Thank you @sharonooja for that warm welcome.”
Kannywood actress, Hafsat Idris has been sued by a film production company identified as UK Entertainment over alleged breach of contract.
In a suit before a Kano High Court 14 sitting at Ungogo Local Government, the actress was accused of collecting N1.3 million to feature in a TV series but ended up not fulfilling the terms of the agreement reportedly signed by both parties.
The plaintiff claimed damages were incurred by the production outfit due to the breach of contract by the actress, and is asking the court to award N10 million as damages.
The defendant, through her attorney, filed a formal response to the claims.
International music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has congratulated Prof Chukwuma Soludo on his emergence as Anambra Governor-elect.
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission Commission (INEC) on Wednesday declared Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the election.
APGA scored a total of 112,229 votes, PDP had 53,807 votes, APC secured 43,285 votes while YPP had 21,261 votes.
Reacting, Soludo accepted the results and attributed his victory to the will of God.
With utmost humility and gratitude to God, I accept the results of the 2021 Anambra Governorship election as declared by INEC. This reflects the supreme will of the almighty God, and an overwhelming sacred mandate of the people,” he said in part.
Davido then took to his Twitter page and congratulated him, adding that it is important for votes to count.
He then congratulated the people of Anambra state and urged the former CBN governor to hit the ground running.
The musician wrote; ”Congrats sir … it’s just simple !! Let votes count ! Congrats to my Anambra people! Over to you YOUR EXCELLENCY ”
Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has admonished operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commissions (EFCC) to investigate religious clerics and general overseers who own private jets.
The controversial thespian made this known on his Instagram page.
He also added that it was wrong for any General Overseer who has a private jet to criticize President Buhari for “corruption.”
Here is what he published on Instagram:
”How can you feel so comfortable flying a million Dollars private jet all over #naija when 75% of your members live in serious POVERTY?
Is that also holiness? Jesus wept.
“I sincerely know this #TRUTH is bitter like #Buhari hip hop kunu, but is this also #Christianity or spiritual #Yahoo Yahoo? Which job or business empire does your G.O have to buy a private jet? #Jesus kept feeding the multitudes in the bible, why? Why did he not watch dem go hungry like our present day G.O”
Nollywood actor, Jimmy Odukoya, the son of bereaved preacher Pastor Taiwo Odukoya announced that he will be appearing in an international movie titled, ‘The Woman King’ days after he lost his stepmom, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya.
On Tuesday, November 9, Ripples Nigeria announced the death of South African-born Fountain of Life preacher Pastor Nomthi who lost the battle to cancer.
Barely 24 hours after the death of his stepmom, Jimmy Odukoya, the son of the late preacher Pastor Bimbo Odukoya announced that he would be appearing in the historical African epic, ‘The Woman King’.
In his statement, the actor mentioned that the timing came at a disheartening moment in his personal and family life, however, ‘God has a way of continuing to shine his light’.
The younger Odukoya will appear alongside Grammy award-winning Beninoise singer Angelique Kidjo, American actress Viola Davis, John Boyega and Lupita Nyongoó, amongst others.
Making the announcement, here is what he wrote:
“The timing of this is crazy to me but God has a way of continuing to shine light during difficult times. Truly humbled and honoured to star alongside the iconic @violadavis and all the amazing cast and to be directed by the legendary @gpbmadeit .”
Nollywood actress and movie producer Ruth Kadiri has unveiled some pivotal spiritual solutions to medical problems.
The movie star took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, November 11, 2021, where she penned her solutions to the problems.
“This post is for those who believe in spirituality, not for everyone. For those dealing with shortness of breath, dizziness, panic attacks and you’ve done everything your doctor asked you to do and still no change, here is an option to consider,” she wrote.
Just know that your picture or incantation made on your behalf has been put in a bottle, either thrown into the river or kept somewhere. You are in a trapped cage with no air that’s why your body is giving you a signal to seek deliverance. May we be free from the evil of the land. Pray.
Nollywood actor Ayoola Ayolola has addressed his controversial removal as the lead character ‘Aminu’ in the Nigerian series, The Men’s Club.
Earlier in the week, The Men’s Club social media handlers announced on Instagram that Ayoola will be replaced by Big Brother Naija six second runner-up, Pere Egbi. The announcement infuriated fans of the Red TV show who could not hold back their disappointment in the show producers.
Following the brutal online attack, the show’s lead writer Dami Elebe shared a series of tweets suggesting Ayolola’s travel plans attempted to sabotage the hard work of the entire crew.
The actor who is currently in the United States, recently took to his Instagram account to debunk the claims that he exited the show without formally notifying the production team which left them no choice but to find a replacement.
Contrary to what was said, I did not relocate without letting the executive producers and producers of the show know,” Ayolola wrote.
“My decision to make a ‘temporary’ move out of the country was a long thought out process in which the producer/my manager at the time was aware of and involved in. With that being said, I cannot wait to be back on your screens again.”
Prior to his controversial exit, Ayolola starred alongside Efa Iwara, Daniel Etim-Effiong and Baaj Adebule in the web series.
Nigerian rap superstar, Olamide has reacted after he was offered some money to leak songs yet to be released by his friend and colleague, Wizkid.
A social media user had asked Olamide to state the amount he would accept so that he can release five of Wizkid’s songs.
The tweet which was an obvious joke got the attention of the Melo crooner who took to his page to react.
The fan identified as @Hadamsnihyihex4 said that he wants the rapper to leak Big Wiz’s songs because he knows the ”Ginger” hitmaker would not be angry.
”Baddo how much you go collect abeg i wan make you help me leak like 5 Wizkid songs and videos na your paddy so him know fit para for you”, he wrote.
Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji has jokingly referred to his friend and colleague, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike aka Phyno, as a close-fisted person.
He revealed this in a post on his verified Twitter page on Monday, 8th of November , 2021.
Though the Mayweather rapper left fans in the dark about what he was referring to, he said Phyno does not ‘sort boys’.
Olamide tweeted; ”Chibuzo hand be like this Raised fist….. nah Statue of Liberty Statue of liberty. He no sort boys so ……”
On seeing the post, Phyno then gave a hint that the YBNL boss was talking about a new unreleased song. He then offered to pay Olamide as a way to get him to not divulge any more details.
”So u Dey look for reason to leak this jam”
Jst send ur cash app Abeg !!!”, the ”Connect” crooner tweeted.
But Olamide simply reacted by tweeting a video of Timbaland feat One Republic ”Too Late To Apologize” song.
Big Brother Naija ”Shine Ya Eye” star, Tega Dominic has confirmed in a series of exchanges online that she is pregnant.
The reality star who seems to have gotten fed up with the barrage of criticism and trolling over her actions in the Big Brother house, responded to some fans who probed a video of her showing off what looked like a baby bump.
The mother of one had shared a video of a black dress she wore to an event but what caught people’s attention was her protruding tummy, and this sparked pregnancy speculations.
Some fans took to her comment section to ask if she is pregnant and she responded in the affirmative.
Instagram dance queen and Influencer, Jane Mena has spoken on the challenges one goes through while trying to become a changed person.
She took to her Instagram page to make an appeal to those criticising her for allegedly having an affair with Tonto Dikeh’s ex-lover, Prince Kpokpogri.
In a recent post, Jane who said that it is not easy to turn a new leaf also appealed to trolls and critics to send funds to her account if they truly want her to change her ways.
She wrote; ”I don talk am say as you dey advice me, try dey do transfer join…because e no easy to turn new leaf”
American rapper Travis Scott alongside Canadian rapper Drake have both been sued by concert survivors for “inciting mayhem” after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede during a Texas concert, the law firm confirmed on Sunday.
Texas firm Thomas J. Henry Law on Sunday tweeted a story published by the Daily Mail on the suit, confirming it had filed “one of the first lawsuits in Travis Scott Astroworld Festival tragedy.”
The plaintiff is 23-year-old concertgoer Kristian Paredes, who was one of those “severely injured” at the concert on the night of November 5.
Around 50,000 people were in the audience at Houston’s NRG Park when the crowd started pushing toward the stage as Scott was performing, triggering chaotic scenes.
Also, officials revealed that a 14-year-old boy was among the victims, and narcotics bureau agents are involved amid reports that a security guard may have been injected with drugs as the chaos unfolded.
Scott, Live Nation and concert promoter Scoremore are defendants in a suit seeking $1 million in damages for Manuel Souza. That suit claims Souza “suffered serious bodily injuries when the uncontrolled crowd at the concert knocked him to the ground and trampled him.”
The rappers Scott and Drake are yet to comment on the lawsuit.
Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite in an interview monitored by Ripples Nigeria has spoken about her failed marriage to actor Chris Attoh.
The celebrity duo got engaged in 2014 and welcomed their son, Brian after a month. Unfortunately, the marriage was dissolved a couple of years later.
The actress spoke about her marriage to her former husband in a sit-down with Chude Jidenowo.
She revealed that love was not enough to hold a marriage together; and she learned a lot from the union. Adegbite also stated that she considered herself lucky because the union only produced a child; and said things would have been way more difficult if she had three or more kids.
She also revealed that she regrets nothing and she is thankful for the experience; and a failed marriage was not as bad as people make it out to be.
Adegbite also said one of the hardest parts was considering outsiders and thinking of what people would say.
Nollywood star actors, Adedimeji Lateef and Mo Bimpe are set to take their relationship to the next level as they will be walking down the aisle soon.
Popular Instagram blogger, Gistlovers recently shared photos of the couple’s wedding invitation card and revealed that despite them denying that they are in a relationship, the movie stars will do their wedding in December.
The post reads in part: ”Congratulations are in order as we prepare for #AA2021 we are selling Aso ebi for Vawulence Headquarters, Pepper them Red and you can jump in the lagoon green is the dress code from Vawulence headquarters, GLB Nation una no Dey play o.
CONGRATULATIONS BIMPE AND LATEEF, all the crushers ,Lateef is off market. He is Baba Atinuke now, igi pawpaw oni wo luwa o. I come in peace”
The wedding card revealed that the actors would be having their ceremony at Ikeja on Wednesday, December 22.
The hashtag #ADEADEFOREVER was also spotted in the card which has a romantic photo of the couple.
Nollywood actress, Bimpe Oyebade aka Mo Bimpe, has finally confirmed her engagement to colleague, in a video where she is seen flaunting her engagement ring.
It was reportedearlier that their wedding IV had been posted by Gist lovers blog, stating that their wedding is slated for December 22.
Mo Bimpe had earlier denied being in a relationship with her colleague, Lateef Adedimeji and even described him as a brother.
In an interview with Broadway TV, she said; “When you are too close to the opposite sex, it’s a problem. People think you are dating. Lateef is only the one that is close to me, I am not the kind th noat makes a lot of friends when it comes to the industry.
“I would say no to Lateef if he asks me out because he is my friend and I already see him as a brother. He is not my type”.
However, a new video posted on Instagram shows her flaunting the engagement ring on her finger.
Big Brother Naija season 6 star, Nini Singh, has said that the friendship she had with fellow e-housemate, Saga was genuine.
She stated this in an interview with The Punch, where she also said that she would not flaunt her man or anything about her love life on social media.
Nini said; “I am never going to flaunt my man on social media. That’s never happening. My love life will never be public because that’s my private life and I intend to protect it. I am not going to put my love life out there”.
On how Big Brother Naija changed her life, the Edo-born star said; “My life has changed drastically after the show. Before BBN, I was a very private person. Nobody knew me. My social media account was even on private (mode). I grew up in Auchi, Edo State, but coming out of BBN, it has been crazy. I go out and people recognise me. It is not something I am used to. I am really trying to find a balance and adjust to the new life. I am doing pretty well.”
Nini, who had a great chemistry with Saga, while on the show stated that they have a great connection.
She said; “My friendship with Saga was genuine. It was just about me living my life. I think it was also genuine from his end. I am okay with it honestly. Saga and I have a great connection. We are great friends.”
On how she reacts to negative comments on social media, the light-skinned beauty said; “I just ignore them; aside from times when I am in a good mood, then I reply. I feel people will always have opinions and it’s okay but their opinions are not a reflection of who one is. I know who I am. It is not much of a big deal to me. I just let it go. I don’t take it to heart.”
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