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  • Why I can’t date Burna Boy – BBNaija’s Uriel reveals

    Why I can’t date Burna Boy – BBNaija’s Uriel reveals

    Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has opened up about why, despite finding Burna Boy attractive, she wouldn’t consider dating the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist.

    Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast Inside Scoop, Uriel admitted that Burna Boy fits her ideal type, praising his rugged appearance, masculine vibe, and strong presence.

    “He’s definitely my type. I love that rugged, manly-man energy. He has this powerful presence, and those muscles — I’m into that,” she said with a laugh.

    However, Uriel made it clear that she values exclusivity in relationships and couldn’t handle sharing her partner’s attention, especially with someone as high-profile as Burna Boy.

    “I want to be the only woman in my man’s life. I want all the attention. And with someone like Burna? That would be really difficult,” she confessed.

    She went on to explain that being with a celebrity constantly surrounded by admirers would be emotionally draining for her. “I know myself. I don’t have the emotional strength to deal with that kind of heartbreak. I’d be crying every day,” she added.

  • Forgive Speed Darlington. Prison is not a nice place – Bobrisky begs Burna Boy

    Forgive Speed Darlington. Prison is not a nice place – Bobrisky begs Burna Boy

    Controversial Cross-dresser,  Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, predominantly known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to appeal to Grammy award -winning singer, BurnaBoy, to effect the release of singer Speed Darlington.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that in October, Darlington was detained after his colleague Burna Boy filed a petition against him, for questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award, linking the A-list artiste to embattled music mogul Sean Combs, known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

    Darlington was rearrested barely two months after his first arrest and has since been in custody for jumping bail in an ongoing investigation into a petition filed against him by his colleague, Burna Boy.

    In a post shared on Instagram, Bobrisky said prison is not nice place and that he knows Speed Darlington doesn’t have money to secure a place in the VIP section because it is quite expensive.

    He wrote: “I just wanna mind my business dis year and stay away from anything that connect with Nigeria celebrities. But my soft heart won’t stop me thinking of many things. Please prison is not a nice place. I dont think he has money for VIP section cos its expensive. Pls.

    “None of this people i am using my platform to stand for did d same for me when it was my time, but you know what? Our heart is different. I can’t just stand human being hurt. I pray burna pls release him 45 days in prison that’s enough punishment.”

  • Burna Boy, Johnny Drille, DJ DSF, Simi and Davido nominated for The Beatz Awards 2022

    Burna Boy, Johnny Drille, DJ DSF, Simi and Davido nominated for The Beatz Awards 2022

    2021 GRAMMY Awards winner, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, alongside Johnny Drille, DJ DSF, Simi and Davido have been nominated for The Beatz Awards 2022.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that nominations for 2022 annual The Beatz Awards have been announced with many of Nigerians’ favourite celebs listed.

    The Beatz Awards celebrates the creative minds behind music production, business and distribution.

    Producers such as Magicsticks, Pheelz, Duktor Sett, Dunnie, Johnny Drille, P.Priime, and songwriters such as Simi, Adekunle Gold, Kizz Daniel, Davido, Burna Boy, and BellaNaija (Yes, we made the list) received nominations in their respective categories.

    Elijah John, Chief Executive Officer of Beatz Awards, commented on the awards night, explaining that the company goes beyond simply presenting prizes to individuals. He went on to say that the brand does not just seek to give out awards, but recognises the work that those behind the scenes put in and do not get their due credit for a job well done.

    According to the organizers, the winners will be announced on November 19, at the prestigious Shell Zenith Bank Hall Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos. The red carpet will begin at 5 P.M, followed by the main program at 6 P.M.

    See the full list below:

    Afro-Pop Producer Of The Year

    Magicsticks – “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)” – Asake
    Blaise Beats – “No Wahala” – 1da Banton
    Ozedikus – “Ku Lo Sa” – Oxlade
    Andre Vibez – “Calm Down” – Rema
    Sarz – “Ijo Labala” – Crayon
    Semzi – “Holy Father” – Mayorkun Ft. Victony
    Pheelz – “High” – Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido
    Reward Beatz, Yung Willis And Blaise Beatz – “Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno
    Producer X – “Machala” – Carterefe & Berri-tiga

    Afro Beat Producer Of The Year

    Vtek – “Woman” – Simi
    Ajimovoix Drums – “Fake Life” – Ajimovoix Drums
    Duktor Sett – “Trouble” – Basketmouth Ft. 2 Baba & Blaqbonez
    Ayzed – “No Pressure” – Timaya
    Xou/cheekychizzy – D’banj – “Stress Free” [feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80]

    Afro R&b Producer Of The Year

    Bigfish – “Catch Me If You Can” – Adekunle Gold
    Damie & Midebeatz – “Baby Riddim” – Fave
    Cobhams Asuquo – “Jo” – Banky W
    ATG (Alexander The Great) – “Options” – L.a.x Ft. Ayra Starr
    Pheelz – “Stand Strong” – Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir
    Semzi – “In Love” – Ajebo Hustler Ft. Fave
    Calliemajik – “Love Don’t Cost A Dime” – Magixx
    P.Priime – “Let You Down” – Wurld

    Afro Hip-Hop Producer Of The Year

    Leo Beatz – “Kojosese” – Naira Marley
    Niphkeys – “Ale Yi” – Zlatan
    Killertunes – “Big Energy” – Ladipoe
    Que Beats – “Alaye Toh Se Gogo” – Reminisce
    Stevie B Beatz – “Go Home” – Blaqbonez
    Yung Willis – “Body Language” – Falz Ft. Ajebo Hustlers
    Andre Vibes – “Running” – Ladipoe Ft Fireboy DML
    Beats By Jay – “Bigger” – Mi Abaga Ft Olamide & Nas

    Afro Highlife Producer Of The Year

    Masterkraft – “Levels” – Flavour
    Telz and Shuga Saund – “Common Person” – Burna Boy
    Deeyasso – “Nwoke Oma” – Chike
    Telz and Shuga Saund – “Ashawo” – Fireboy Dml
    Spellz – “Money” – Zlatan Ft. Davido
    Blaize Beatz – “Logba Logba” – Simi
    Vtek – “Love for You” – Simi
    P.Priime – “Show Me Off “– Asa

    Afro Soul Producer Of The Year

    Dunnie – “Permit Me” – Cill
    Big Foot In Your Face – “Winifred” – Brymo
    Lord Skyy – “Zamo” – Chike
    Deeyasso – “My Kind Of Woman” – Ric Hassani Ft. Sauti Sol
    Echo The Guru – “God Only Knows” – Chike
    Johnny Drille – “Sell My Soul” – Johnny Drille

    Afro Dancehall Producer Of The Year

    Yung Willis – “Cold Outside” – Timaya Ft. Buju
    Meduaa – “Gone Far” – Zinoleesky
    Blaize Beatz – “Mercy” – Adekunle Gold
    Kukbeat – “Dior “– Ruger
    Egar Boi – “My Man” – Yemi Alade Ft Kranuim
    Michon – “Summer Love” – 1da Banton
    Dunnie – “House Party” – Shontelle

    Afro Gospel Producer Of The Year

    SMJ – “The Name Jesus” – SMJ Ft. Gerald Bishung And P.flo
    Eezee Tee – “Omemma” – Minister Guc
    Isreal Dammy – “Amazing God” – Mercy Chinwo
    Juzzypro And Nathaniel Bassey – “See What The Lord Has Done” – Nathaniel Bassey
    Iben Rhythm – “Kaabo (Welcome)” – Dunsin Oyekan
    J Moses – “Power In My Praise” – Testimony Jaga
    Cyude For Slic – “Done It Again” – Sinach

    Live Band Of The Year

    Eboni Band
    Shuga Band
    Veentage Band
    Sharp Band
    Spectacular Band
    Bandhitz

    Producer Of The Year

    Blaise Beats – “No Wahala” – 1da Banton
    Vtek – “Woman” – Simi
    Pheelz – “High” – Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido
    Andre Vibez – “Calm Down” – Rema
    Vtek – “Love For You” – Simi
    P.Priime – “Show Me Off” – Asa
    Yung Willis – “Cold Outside” – Timaya Ft. Buju

    Mixing & Mastering Engineer Of The Year

    Timi Jay – “Ozumba Mbadiwe” – Reekado Banks
    Vtek – “High” – Adekunle Gold Ft Davido
    Swaps – “Spirit” – M.I Abaga Ft. Vector
    Michael Synx – “Aunty Lovina” – Ycee Ft. Patoranking
    Mixx Monsta – “Levels” – Flavour
    STG – “Money” – Zlatan Feat Davido
    Dro – “Electricity” – Pheelz Ft. Davido

    Music Video Director Of The Year

    Director K – “Ozumba Mbadiwe” – Reekado Banks
    Topshotta – “Dior” – Ruger
    Dammy Twitch – “Money” – Zlatan Feat Davido
    The Alien – “Pour Me Water” – Kizz Daniel
    Priorgold – “Finesse” – Pheelz, Buju
    TG Omori – “Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno

    Songwriter Of The Year

    Simi – “Logba Logba”
    Adekunle Gold – “Mercy”
    Kizz Daniel – “Oshe”
    Pheelz – “Finesse”
    Davido – “Stand Strong”
    Burna Boy – “Last Last”
    Fave – “Mr Man”
    BNXN – “Many Ways”

    Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer Of The Year

    Magicsticks – “Omo Ope” – Asake Ft. Olamide
    Reward Beatz – “Eh God (Barnabas)” – Kizz Daniel
    Producer X – “Machala” – Carterefe & Berri-tiga
    Runcheckk – “Baddest Boy” – Skiibii Ft Davido
    Bigfish – “Catch Me If You Can” – Adekunle Gold
    Kentee Beatz – “Makaveli” – TClassic

    Male DJ Of The Year

    Spinall
    DJ Yk Mule
    DJ Kaywise
    DJ Obi
    DJ Ttb
    DJ Crowdkontroller
    DJ BigN

    Female DJ Of The Year

    DJ Nana
    DJ Lambo
    DJ Prettyplay
    DJ DSF
    Commissioner DJ Wysei

    Entertainment TV Station Award (Terrestrial) Of The Year

    STV
    Galaxy TV
    TVC
    ONTV
    Superscreen TV

    Entertainment TV Station Award (Cable) Of The Year

    Soundcity TV
    Hip TV
    MTV Base
    Trace Naija
    Nigezie TV

    Radio Station Of The Year

    The Beat 99.9FM
    Cool 96.9FM
    Rhythm 93.7 FM
    Soundcity Radio 98.5FM
    Max FM
    City FM

    OAP Of The Year

    Francis – 88.5UFM
    Tosan Wiltshire – The Beat 99.9FM
    Do2tun – Cool 96.9FM
    Quincy Jonze – Rhythm 93.7FM
    Moet Abebe – Soundcity Radio 98.5FM
    Cera – Max 102.3FM

    Artist Manager Of The Year

    Asa Asika – Davido
    Olu & Paulo – Kizz Daniel
    Steve Nana – Asake
    Mr Pirazzy – Wande Coal
    Sean Okeke – Rema
    Bose Ogulu – Burna Boy
    Mekka Millions – Tiwa Savage
    Sunday Are – Wizkid

    Record Label Of The Year

    YBNL Nation
    Mavin
    Spaceship
    DMW
    Chocolate City Music

    Blog Of The Year

    BellaNaija
    YNaija
    Olorisupergal Blog
    Lindaikeji Blog
    Kemi Filani
    Music Streaming Platform Of The Year

    Naijaloaded
    Mp3 Bullet
    tooXclusive
    9jaflaver
    Notjustok.com
    Boomplay
    Audiomack
    Spotify Nigeria

    It was gathered that voting can be done through the website www.thebeatzawards.com

  • JJC Skillz consoles himself with BurnaBoy’s heartbreak song, ‘last last’ after breakup with wife, Funke Akindele

    Hours after announcing the end of his 7-years-old marriage to actress Funke Akindele, Abdul Bello, a.k.a JJC Skills has consoled himself with BurnaBoy’s heartbreak song, ‘last last’.

    Social media was set agog earlier today, JJC Skills announced the dissolution of his marriage to Funke.

     

    JJC Skills who admitted that the marriage has been having issues for two years, confirmed that Funke asked him to leave her house and has refused any form of amicable communication with him.

     

    According to him, their marriage is now beyond repairs and he is looking at how they can co parent with ease and manage their joint business.

     

    The heartbroken father Following his announcement, took to Instastories to console himself with Burna Boy hit song ‘last last’, which is about heartbreak.

     

    Sharing the song, JJC made a post saying that he will be ok, but it might not be today or tomorrow.

    JJC

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reported that JJC Skillz announced his separation from his wife, Funke, on Thursday.

     

    In a post on his Instagram page, JJC Skillz said he moved out of the house three months ago and that they had been leading separate lives.

     

    “Dear Friends and family, I need to let you know that Funke and I have separated. While it lasted we shared a lot of things together and have created 2 beautiful children.

     

    “The last two years have been extremely difficult for us. I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe it is beyond repair now.

     

    “Three months ago and at Funke’s insistence, I moved out of the house and apart from AMVCA have not been able to get Funke to sit down in an amicable manner to discuss the future of our relationship.

     

    “We still have issues that need to be addressed such as the custody and well-being of our children which is paramount as well as business interests which need to be disentangled but I have no doubt that these will be resolved one way or the other,” JJC Skillz wrote.

  • FG applauds Wizkid, Burna Boy over Grammy win

    FG applauds Wizkid, Burna Boy over Grammy win

    The federal government has hailed Burna Boy and Wizkid, for their wins at the 2021 Grammys.

    The duo clinched their first-ever Grammys after winning their respective categories at the award ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday.

    Wizkid and Beyonce, American singer, won the ‘Best Music Video’ category for ‘Brown Skin Girl’, their 2019 collaboration.

    In the same vein, Burna Boy b also emerged winner of the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category for ‘Twice As Tall’, his 2020 project.

    Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, in a statement described the feat as fitting rewards for the persistent hardwork of the two music stars.

    The minister, in the statement by Segun Adeyemi, his media aide, said the awards also represented a global endorsement for the Afrobeat genre of music that has propelled Nigeria’s increasing dominance of the music world.

    Another pop star, Davido had also congratulated his colleagues for the achievement, noting that such was a victory for the country.

    “Whichever way you look at it, this is a victory for Nigeria for the culture and for my people! Congrats to our winners! Tule Naija! #Grammys #foreverchoke,” he had said.

     

  • Activist sues Burnaboy, Davido, Falz, Tiwa Savage, Sam Adeyemi, Aisha Yesufu, 44 others over #EndSARS protests

    Activist sues Burnaboy, Davido, Falz, Tiwa Savage, Sam Adeyemi, Aisha Yesufu, 44 others over #EndSARS protests

    An activist, Kenechukwu Okeke, has filed a criminal complaint before a Chief Magistrate’s court in Abuja against 50 persons for their alleged roles in the #EndSARS protests that took place in October.

    Okeke alleged that during the riot, his properties were destroyed and the defendants who promoted the #EndSARS protests must be brought to justice.

    Those listed as defendants include Musician Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz; and social media comedians, Debo Adebayo aka Mr Macaroni, and Maryam Akpaokagi aka Taoma.

    Other musicians sued include Peter and Paul Okoye, Innocent Idibia aka Tuface, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Michael Ajereh aka Don Jazzy and Yemi Alade.

    Apart from musicians, others listed as defendants include Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi; activist, Aisha Yesufu; ex-Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo; a former Director-General, Bureau for Public Sector Reform, Dr Joe Abah; journalist, Kiki Mordi, and actors, Yul Edochie and Uche Jombo.

    Others are social media influencers – Feyikemi Abudu, Olorunrinu Oduala, Pamilerin Adegoke, Japhet Omojuwa, Ayo Sogunro and Deji Adeyanju were also joined in the suit.

    The case was instituted on Monday pursuant to sections 88, 109(a), 110(1)(c) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

    In his supporting affidavit, Okeke said the defendants played active roles in the #EndSARS protest which later became violent.

    It read in part, “That the 1st to 50th accused persons between the 3rd day of October 2020 and the 28th day of October 2020, using Twitter, an Internet web source with URL https://www.twitter.com within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did conspire amongst themselves to commit misdemeanour, to wit, promoting and acting in such a manner, with intent to assist in the promotion of #EndSARS and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 97(2) of the Penal Code Act, C53 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

    “That the 1st to 50th accused persons with intent to carry out some common purpose, assemble in such a manner or being assembled under the composition of #EndSARS as to cause persons in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to fear on reasonable grounds that such assembly needlessly and without any reasonable occasion may provoke other persons tumultuously to disturb the peace.

    “Properties belonging to the complaint were egregiously destroyed by some riotous and tumultuous persons instigated and incited by the 1st to 50th accused persons.”

  • Davido bares it all on relationship with Wizkid, Burnaboy, others

    Davido bares it all on relationship with Wizkid, Burnaboy, others

    International superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has given honest revelations about his rivalry with Popstar, Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid.

    In part II of a tell-it-all interview powered by BounceRadioLive.com hosted by media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the singer opened up on his near-decade-long career, the rivalry between him, Wizkid and Burna Boy as well as how fans played a role in the development.

    According to Davido, Wizkid was among those who motivated him to do music and had a conviction that he could also make it in the industry.

    Davido said his first encounter with Wizkid was when the singer got invited to his billionaire father’s yearly Christmas party.

    According to the FEM crooner, he joined his family members in gushing over the singer who was the rave of the moment at the time. But the problem began when people started pitching them against each other.

    “Do you know where I met Wiz, we used to do Christmas party every year in my Dad’s house, and they invited Wizkid and he came. I met him that time but we never linked then I met him again when I came back.

    “Me and Wiz dey roll oo, we dey go beach, dive. Wiz was in Dami Duro bro. Nah Wiz first carry me go blackhouse where area boiz dey chase our motor.

    Speaking about how things started falling apart, Davido said it was never being on his part but from the fans and people around them.

    Davido, however, submitted that he loves Wizkid, and he knows the singer feels the same way about him, adding that listening to fans also has a way of straining the relationship between both of them.

    “That’s my brother, I love Wizkid and I know he loves me too,” he said.

    Speaking on his relationship with Burna Boy, Davido described Burna as his brother adding that he is one of the happiest people on earth about his success.

    However, the singer said it appeared things got rough between them some months ago.

    According to Davido, his latest single Fem is not entirely about Burna Boy but he meant the part where he asked the Grammy-nominated artist to call him and come party.

    “Me and Burna are brothers, two of us cannot sit in a room without and fight, we don pass that p. I was the happiest for Burna’s success. Do you know how many times have said it that if Burna get the chance, nah him go be number one.

    “Burna is my brother, I met Burna since 2010 bro. Even after he blew up we were still cool. It was just over a while, we started hearing these. I have never in my life said I want to do anything bad to him.

    “I am happy fro him, forget, it doesn’t take anything from me,” he added.

    The music star also told Ebuka that is clear that both Wizkd and Burna Boy are the ones fighting with him even if he has nothing against them.

     

  • Nobody paved the way for me – Burna Boy declares

    Nobody paved the way for me – Burna Boy declares

    Nigerian Afrofusion singer and Grammy nominee Burna Boy has declared that no one paved the way for him as a singer.

    The singer disclosed that he stopped caring about being the best after Timaya told him that “the world can do without the best”.

    When asked where he was when Afrobeat was “crawling” between 2010-2018, Burna Boy affirmed that nobody paved the way for him. He added that Nigerian singers were begging and paying the western world for their songs to be heard before he brought Africans the respect they now have.

     

    His statement has triggered scathing criticisms from Nigerians who believe the statement he made reeks of pride.

     

    A certain fan wrote:” One thing that takes you far in life is, HUMILITY and RESPECT. These musical legends, their only competitor was themselves. They made music that everyone enjoyed with less advancement and recognition. That’s real hustle. Till today, you play their music and it feels fresh. Burna boy, calm down. Sorry, only few of these new artists have that spark, freshness in their music. The music nowadays is very fleeting and artists just want quick money to sustain”.

    Another fan wrote:” Your fans paved the way for you by listening and buying your music”.

    GK wrote: “Brought you the respect you currently enjoy ??” So the likes of Tuface and Dban’j nko? Currently, even Tuface and Davido are 3 times better than you. Guy your pride and arrogance are on a different level”.