The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has voiced strong objections to the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) ban on rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s trending song, ‘Tell Your Papa’. In an interview with The PUNCH on Thursday, IPMAN President, Pretty Okafor, emphasised that the ban was likely to backfire, as it only serves to amplify the song’s reach and relevance in light …

Famous Afrobeat singer, Davido, has officially announced his white wedding date with Chioma. He made the announcement ten months after their traditional marriage. It was reported that the couple traditionally tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in June 2024, at Eko Hotels, Lagos. The singer in his latest interview with Breakfast Club announced that their highly anticipated white wedding …

Veteran comedian, Atunyota Akpobome (popularly known as Alibaba) has identified frustration with the country’s infrastructure, security concerns, and the financial burden of maintaining a family in Nigeria are some of the factors for the rising trend of Nigerians relocating abroad popularly called japa. In an interview on Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba recounted the lifestyle …

Actress and businesswoman, Liz Anjorin, has expressed respect for veteran gospel singer, Tope Alabi, despite the latter’s decision to shun a surprise birthday event organised for her. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Anjorin maintained that the situation would not affect her admiration for Alabi stating, ‘I have a lot of projects I am working on for me to be …

Nigerian music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has promised to purchase a house for his father, Fatai Odunsi, and cover his medical expenses. This comes just days after Odunsi publicly accused Asake of abandoning him since his health started declining in 2022. Odunsi, who has been battling stroke, alleged that despite Asake’s fame and fortune, he had not …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular TikTok personality, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, in Kano over allegations of abusing the Nigerian currency, the naira. A source within the anti-graft agency confirmed Kunya’s arrest to Kano-based Freedom Radio over the weekend, noting that an investigation is currently underway. ‘The investigation is ongoing, and once completed, she will be charged …

Reality TV star and actress, Bamike Olawunmi, popularly known as Bambam, has recounted her traumatic childbirth experience.e Recalls that Bambam and her husband, Teddy A, welcomed their first child, Zendaya, in 2020, barely a year after their wedding. Speaking in a recent episode of the ‘Me & My Grils’ podcast, Bambam said her first childbirth experience was traumatic. She recalled …

Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding popular singer Asake and a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claims to be his father. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Amusa emphasised the importance of parental presence and love, suggesting that childhood wounds cannot be healed by fame or wealth. ‘When Asake covered his face in tattoos, I …

Nigeria’s popular and multiple award-winning children’s animation series, Turtle Taido, produced in Hausa is now set to air on television channels across the Northern States. This groundbreaking Hausa production of Turtle Taido is a collaboration between Tayekeni Productions and Arewa24 Network, bringing world class animation and the compelling power of African storytelling to millions of families across the country. Turtle …

Famous Nigerian actress, Omoni Oboli, has expressed outrage at Ghanaian TV stations for airing her movies without the necessary licenses. The actress called out the Ghanaian local television stations in a post on her Instagram page on Saturday evening. She also berated the Ghana National Film Authority for “failing to take decisive action against such unauthorized acts.” While questioning the …