Nigerian actress, Lizzy Anjorin, has spoken on allegations of an affair with Toyin Abraham’s husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi.

Controversial blogger, Esther Aboderin, popularly known as Esabod, recently accused Lizzy of engaging in an intimate relationship with Ajeyemi.

Reacting to the allegation in a viral video on Instagram, Lizzy dismissed the rumours, labeling it “evil”.

She further urged the public to disregard the claims.

“Concerning the rumour that is being spread that Toyin and Kolawole’s marriage is facing challenges, I am not interested. Whatever happens is their problem. It does not affect my life. Whoever wants to do evil should continue. Disregard all the information,” she said.

Lizzy and Toyin had in 2019, involved in a highly publicised feud after Lizzy was allegedly questioned by Saudi Arabia’s security over suspicion of drug trafficking during her Hajj pilgrimage.

Following the incident, Lizzy accused Toyin of leaking the story to the media.

However, Toyin Abraham denied any involvement. The dispute between the actresses led to several controversies at the time.

Afrobeats global sensation, Ayra Starr has joined the growing list of pop stars to venture into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.

The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated diva is set to make her acting debut in Prime Video’s original ‘Christmas In Lagos’.
The romantic comedy also stars Teniola A. Aladese, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo and Shaffy Bello, and Adekunle Gold.

It follows recently heartbroken Fiyin (Aladese), who’s convinced her best friend, Elo (Obiago), is the love of her life.

The movie was filmed in Lagos and directed by Jadesola Osiberu.

“For me, Ayra Starr represents what it means to be young and female and daring and brave and fearless – just being yourself. She was on the list from day one,” Osiberu told Variety.

Other musicians making cameos in the film include Wurld and Liya, while the soundtrack features songs from legendary musician, Sunny Ade, Afrobeats icons, Flavour and D’banj, and more.

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has revealed that the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena would be named after afrobeats global star, Rema.

The governor announced this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the project in Benin City on Wednesday.

Rema, who was in Benin for his homecoming concert at the Ogbe Stadium, joined the governor for the groundbreaking ceremony of Edo Arena and laid the first block.

“It was a pleasure to have our global music icon @heisrema, join me in performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena. The arena, which will be called ‘Rema’s Dome,’ is located at the former Garrick Memorial School Ground on Ekenhuan Road in Benin City,” Governor Obaseki said in a statement via X shortly after the ceremony.

The Governor explained that when completed, the arena will host a wide range of events- from concerts and national conferences to symposiums and other large gatherings.

He added that the arena will attract more visitors to the state, “allowing them to experience our rich culture and what we have to offer, which will create employment opportunities for our youths.”

Rema, born Divine Ikubor, is from Benin City and has been a proud ambassador of Edo State, promoting the state and legacy of the ancient Benin empire in his music and concerts.

His latest hit song ‘Benin Boys’ which featured fellow Edo-born star, Shallipopi, is a tribute to the city of Benin.

American actor and wrestler, John Cena has revealed that his biggest fear is that he would never be ready to be a “great parent.”

The 47-year-old, who has been married twice without kids, explained that he would never be ready to invest the time needed to be a great parent.

“My biggest fear is I don’t think I’m personally ready, nor will I ever be, to invest the time it takes to be a great parent,” Cena said in a recent interview with Club Shay Shay.

“Because I still have a lot to do and I still want to do a lot. I have a wonderful partner, we’ve had open conversations about this. We share the same values.

“It’s a tough subject to talk about because it immediately puts you in a category. People tend to judge. Human nature, we are all judgmental. But I operate under the construct that everyone is okay living their lives.

“I’m very happy with where I stand. I’ve a lot of joy and fulfilment in my life.”

John Cena got married to Elizabeth Huberdeau on July 11, 2009. On May 1, 2012, Cena filed for divorce, which was finalized on July 18.

On October 12, 2020, Cena married girlfriend, Shay Shariatzadeh, whom he had been dating since early 2019, in a private ceremony in Tampa, Florida.

Both marriages did not produce kids.

American actress, Jenna Ortega has reacted to rumours that she’s in a romantic relationship with superstar actor, Johnny Depp.

There have been speculations that the Hollywood stars are in a “serious relationship.”
However, featuring in the latest episode of ‘The Puppy Interview’, Ortega not only denied being in a relationship with the actor but also claimed that she doesn’t know who he is.

“I don’t know that person,” she said when asked about her rumoured “serious relationship” with Depp.

Ortega had previously stated that she would not like to discuss her romantic life publicly, emphasising that she believes it distracts audiences from her work.

Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, aka Brain Jotter, marked his graduation from the University of Lagos with a grand and lively celebration.

In a video shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Brainjotter was seen wearing a signed white T-shirt and holding a bottle of champagne as he led the celebration, singing with enthusiasm.

The skitmaker, known for his hilarious skits, was seen standing atop a vehicle, enthusiastically singing Mike Ejeagha’s hit song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which he helped popularise through a viral online challenge.

His coursemates joined in the joyful moment, making it an unforgettable sign-out ceremony.

Brain Jotter captioned the video, “Brainjotter now a graduate, How I signed out,” commemorating his achievement and the start of a new chapter.

Florence Otedola, AKA DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has given her life to Christ.

Cuppy dedicated her life to God at Holy Trinity Brompton in London.

Speaking about her salvation, she said it was the best decision of her life.

She shared the trending pictures of her baptism in a post on her social media pages on Friday, August 23 2024.

Captioning the post, she wrote “This summer, I made THE best decision of my life to fully dedicate my life to God.

“Baptism isn’t just a ceremony; it’s a transformation. I am a new creation, reborn in His grace. The way to live is actually to die.”

Nigerian high-life crooner, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has recounted a time when he was asked to leave the stage, so that P-Square could perform.

Flavour made the revelations while speaking on ‘In My Opinion’ podcast.

According to him, he began his music career as a choir conductor and drummer in the church.

However, an encounter with P-Square became the turning point in his career.

He said, “I remember one day with P-square, when they just came out with “Temptation.’ They were promoting a show around and the promoters brought them to the spot at City Centre in Enugu.

“With that spot, I already built fans; everybody was there every weekend. No matter what was going on in Enugu, my spot was always packed.

“So the promoters brought Psquare while I was playing, and immediately P-Square came; the manager just said, ‘Hello, off that thing.’

“I switched off, passed the microphone, and went to sit. Then when Paul of P-square picked up the microphone and just said, ‘This na temptation’ everywhere scattered.”

Canadian rapper, Drake, has lost a $450,000 bet as Israel Adesanya lost to Dricus du Plessis.

Drake put the money on the ‘Last Stylebender’ Israel Adesanya to reclaim his UFC middleweight belt in the main event.

But that did not go according to plan, as the Nigerian lost by choke submission.

Drake would have won $850,000 if Adesanya had won the fight.

The ‘Hotline Bling’ crooner is notorious for losing sport bettings.

Drake has backed fighters such as Alex Pereira, Nate Diaz, Leon Edwards, and even Francis Ngannou when he fought Anthony Joshua.

Kidnapped Nigerian Afro pop singer, Emuemu Oghala Goodnews, popularly known as Gnewzy, has revealed the amount paid for his release.

Gnewzy was abducted in April 2024, along Eklat road in Ughelli, Delta state. While Obas9ice, his manager and brother narrowly escaped the kidnap.

The abductors contacted Dilly Umenyiora, his record label’s CEO, via mail demanding a $200,000 ransom.

The singer was released on May 3.

However, narrating his ordeal during an interview with HipTV, Gnewzy revealed that $200,000 was paid for his freedom.

He also disclosed that his abductors were dressed in police uniforms.

“They actually paid a ransom of about $200,000. I actually went for a radio tour in Delta State. Which is the state where I came from, Ugheli precisely. After the whole tour, to round it up, it was a Sunday, so I said let me just put up a little listening party.

“And we all got ready for the party, I performed. We left for the apartment that we were in. After a while, my brother said he wanted to pick somebody up. I was like let me go with you.

“We went to where we wanted to pick the person and the person was no longer willing to follow us. On our way home around a U-turn, the men on police uniforms just ran on us and were like come down.

“So we got to one certain point. They stopped and dragged my brother out. And told him they were going to shoot him. He was told to run into the bush or else they would shoot him.

“We were thinking someone was trying to use me to get to my label boss.

“They then covered my face with something. They did not beat me. They gave me food and told me not to do anything funny or else they would fuck me up.”

Aduke Ajayi, better known as Aduke Gold, has d!ed.

The sad news was shared on Tuesday, August 13, by fellow gospel artiste Esther Igbeke on social media, who posted a tribute with Aduke Gold’s picture and the caption: “A general has fallen. RIP.”

Aduke Gold broke into the gospel scene with her single, “Nitori 0go”. It featured on her popular eight-track album that was well received on social media.

Apart from her soul-lifting songs, Aduke Gold was also known for her inspiring story after she revealed her early struggles on Instagram.

She became an orphan at the age of four and had to survive a life of hardship.

She spoke about selling items like slippers, yam, and fried fish.

Aduke Gold revealed that she once packed fish heads at a frozen foods store and had learned to cook with firewood when kerosene was scarce.

Apart from being a singer, she held a higher degree in Child Psychology, a Diploma in Montessori Education from the UK, and numerous other qualifications in Special Education.

She worked with children with special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, and dyslexia.

Tems and Rema are the only Nigerian artistes to feature in Barack Obama’s 2024 summer playlist.

Curated by the former U.S. president, this prestigious playlist includes a diverse selection of both international and domestic artistes.

The playlist was announced via his X handle, where he wrote: “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to!”

Among the tracks featured in the playlist are Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” from her debut album, which showcases her smooth, soulful style and emotive delivery that have garnered widespread acclaim on social media, and Rema’s “Yayo” from his sophomore album “HEIS”, which topped the charts in Greece and has surpassed 60 million streams on Spotify, sparking a frenzy among fans.

Mr Obama’s summer playlist includes Charli XCX’s “365,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby”, “Wanna Be” by Glorilla & Megan Thee Stallion, and Billie Eilish’s “CHIHIRO,” as well as classic tracks like “How Do U Want It” by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo and Bob Dylan’s “Silvio.”

In a recent video interview with influencer Carter Gregory (thecarterb) , the 63-year-old former president revealed that his daughters, Sasha and Malia, helped keep his musical tastes current and broaden his musical horizons.

“I get referrals from my daughters — which keeps me not stuck in the ’80s,” the former president told Mr Gregory.

While Mr Gregory explained the music he’s dancing to lately, Mr Obama said, “I’m not sure that I’d be dancing as well as you. I’ve got moves … but I try to stay in my lane.”

“I’ve got some newer stuff, some older stuff. I tend to mix it up,” the former president says of his current playlist.

US rapper, Travis Scott has been arrested in Paris, France, after an altercation with his bodyguard at the George V hotel.

Police arrested Scott, 33, after a security guard had tried to break up a fight between the rapper and his bodyguard, French prosecutors said, adding a criminal investigation had been opened.

Several French media had reported that Scott was drunk early Friday morning.

Scott was seen attending the Olympics men’s basketball semi-finals on Thursday evening.

The music star, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was arrested in Miami Beach in June for trespassing and disorderly intoxication, local police said at the time.

Travis Scott is a successful American musician. His album “Utopia” was a nominee for Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Hip hop legend, Snoop Dogg, pop star Billie Eilish and iconic rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers are expected to perform at the Paris Olympic Games Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Variety is reporting.

According to a report published by the outlet on August 8, the three artists will feature in the handoff of the Summer Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles, California, in a mix of pre-taped and live performances.

Variety reported that the closing ceremony will also feature a stunt by famous Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.

At the end of Sunday’s Closing Ceremony, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will accept the Olympic Torch and bring it home as she returns from Paris. The city will host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers are natives of Los Angeles. Snoop carried the Olympic Torch ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Games.

Big Brother Naija season nine contestant, Ocee has revealed he is expecting a child with his fiancee.

Ocee, one half of the Mbadiwe twins, made the disclosure in a chat with fellow housemate, Chizoba.

He also showed Chizoba some pictures of his partner’s baby bump he brought into Biggie’s house.

On her part, Chizoba, congratulated him, adding that she could not wait for him to tie the knot with his girlfriend.

Ocee had earlier revealed to some housemates that he is engaged and begged them to keep it a secret.

The 2024 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition will run for 71 days. The winner will go home with a grand prize of N100 million.

Chidimma Adetshina, a Miss South Africa contestant, has withdrawn from the competition.

She said she withdrew for the safety and wellbeing of herself and family.

South Africa’s national beauty pageant has been enmeshed in controversy after the government accused Chidimma’s mother of fraud and identity theft.

Consequently, Chidimma, 23, has been the subject of hostile, xenophobic attacks on social media after she was announced as a finalist in the competition in July.

Many had questioned her credentials, including cabinet ministers.

The controversy the issue generated led to an investigation into her citizenship by the Home Affairs Ministry, after a request from the pageant’s organisers.

The investigation uncovered “prima facie indications” that Chidimma’s mother may have committed fraud and stolen the identity of a South African woman after the Miss SA hopeful was born, the ministry said on Wednesday.

In a post on her Instagram account, Chidimma said although withdrawing from the pageant is a difficult decision, the safety of her family comes first.

The post reads, “I would like to start off by thanking everyone who has stood beside me right from the start of my Miss South Africa journey. I’m really grateful for all the love and support I have been shown.

“Being part of the Miss South Africa 2024 competition has been an amazing journey however, after much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I.

“With the support of the Miss South Africa Organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience.

“I would like to take this opportunity to wish my fellow finalists all of the best for the remainder of the competition. Whoever wears the crown represents us all.”

Nigerian afrobeats megastar, Rema has finally reacted to viral reports that he was paid $3 million to perform at the wedding of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, and daughter of pharma tycoons, Viren and Shaila Merchant, Radhika Merchant.

Rema made headlines after he performed at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12 at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Centre (BKC) in Mumbai.

According to Hindustan Times, Rema was paid $3 million to perform his global hit song ‘Calm Down’ at the event.

In a recent interview with GRM, Rema was asked to comment on the viral report.

Interviewer: “Is it true you got paid $3million for Ambani’s Wedding in India?”

Rema: “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It was beautiful.

“I love India. India loves me, too. And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for. And now, I’m benefiting from that.

“Imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls online and switched up my sound.

“Four years later, it paid and still paying and more to come. India is a huge territory. I’m actually the first afrobeats artiste to tour India. I’m even probably the first African if I’m not wrong, but if I’m mistaking, please, forgive me. But it’s a huge deal.

“It’s not just about the wedding. It’s about the reception everywhere I go. I remember when I was touring India, I didn’t even know how they knew. When I go anywhere just to eat, it’s just paparazzi. It’s crazier than the love in Nigeria.”

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has mourned the demise of his son, Ifeanyi.

The actor broke the news in a post on Instagram on Thursday where he described Ifeanyi as a “champ” and a “lion” who fought valiantly.

He wrote, “My champ! My lion, you fought like a lion. If this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful.

“Ifeanyi, my champ. I will miss you, son. I will forever love you. Rest in peace, son, rest. I give you thanks, Lord!”

The news came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, as Duru had recently celebrated Ifeanyi’s 15th birthday in December 2023.

An outpouring of condolences has since flooded his post on Instagram as friends and fans offer words of comfort to the grieving actor and his family.

Internationally acclaimed South African actress, Connie Chiume has died at the age of 72.

Connie Chiume, who was best known for her roles in Black Panther and Wakanda Forever died on Tuesday, at Garden City Hospital.

Announcing her passage in a public statement on Tuesday, her family said, “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of internationally acclaimed award winning actress Connie Chiume.

“Connie, 72, died today on August 6, 2024, at Garden City Hospital. The family will communicate further details and ask for privacy during this difficult period.”

The late actress gained fame through her many on screen characters in popular TV shows such as Mohlolohadi, Zone 14, Yizo Yizo, Rhythm City, Housekeepers, Grassroots, and the Marvel movie ‘Black Panther’.

She recently starred in the hit series ‘Gomora’ and featured in Beyonce’s film ‘Black Is King’.