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  • Davido announces fifth album

    Davido announces fifth album

    Nigerian singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido has announced that he will release his fifth album next year.

    The ‘Feel’ crooner in an interview on The Baller Alert Show, said the album will be released “early 2025”.

    Davido, however, did not provide other details about the project, including the release date, featured artistes, and album title.

    The 32-year-old music star while announcing the project, described Odumodublvck as the “biggest Nigerian rapper” and likened Chike to the American singer Bryson Tiller.

    “My album will be coming out early next year. It will be a real African records,” he said.

    “We have another coming in couple of days, it is called ‘Funds’. I featured the current biggest Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, and the Nigerian Bryson Tiller, girls love him is name is Chike.”

    He further expressed his willingness to remain in Nigeria rather than relocate.

    “I have to stay tapped in because why run away from home when others are running there now,” he added.

  • Just In: Police arrest popular Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington

    Just In: Police arrest popular Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Darlington Okoye better known as Speed Darlington has been arrested.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that popular activist, Deji Adeyanju confirmed the musician’s arrest in a post via his Facebook page.

    According to the Human rights lawyer, the Nigerian police arrested Darlington in Owerri, Imo State, on his return to Nigeria for a show.

    However, the lawyer did not reason behind singer’s  arrest remain unclear.

    Adeyanju wrote, “Our client Speed Darlington a.k.a AKPI has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri at his show upon return to Nigeria.”

    Recall that the Nigerian police detained Darlington over the alleged cyberstalking of his colleague, Damini Ogulu, more commonly known as Burna Boy.

  • Davido responds to critics of his statement on Nigeria’ economy

    Davido responds to critics of his statement on Nigeria’ economy

    Afrobeats star David Adeleke popularly know as Davido has replied to criticisms following his remarks on the state of Africa’s economy.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the ‘Feel’ crooner, during an appearance on the US podcast, The Big Homies House, expressed scepticism about the growing interest amongst Black Americans wanting to find their roots.

    The singer while responding to the show host’s question about black Americans seeking to return to the motherland, said, “Leave America and go where? It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”

    Davido stressed the economic difficulties and systemic issues affecting African countries.

    “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.

    “I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.

    “The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”

    The remarks elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians and celebrities alike, including notable figures like Reno Omokri, broadcaster and actor Patrick Doyle and Nymat who accused Davido of being unpatriotic.

    In response, the singer via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Tuesday, tagged TVC News saying, “Lmao @tvcnewsng nah today??”

    In afollow-up post, he declared himself a true representative of Africa, suggesting the criticism stemmed from his status. “Y’all mad ’cus we the Real AMBASSADORS!!”

    Davido also expressed satisfaction with his performance on the podcast, praising his own accent, “The way my accent be for that interview Dey sweet me—very demure.”

  • It’s tough to survive in Nigeria – Tiwa Savage

    It’s tough to survive in Nigeria – Tiwa Savage

    Grammy – nominated singer, songwriter and actor, Tiwa Savage has attributed the surge of entertainers emerging from Nigeria to the “harsh realities of poverty” in the country.

    The singer while speaking on the Shopping The Sneakers show, highlighted the resilience and determination of Nigerian youths, saying that the challenging living conditions have pushed many to explore their creative talents.

    “When you come to Nigeria, you will understand why we breed so many superstars. To survive in Nigeria is something else so that’s why the artists that come out of Nigeria are just like hustlers. They are just hustling,” she said.

    The songstress’ remark is coming days after Afrobeats star, Davido advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.

    He said, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts.

    “I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.

    “The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”

  • Davido advises African Americans not to return ‘home’ gives powerful reason

    Davido advises African Americans not to return ‘home’ gives powerful reason

    Afrobeats star David Adeleke popularly know as Davido has warned black Americans desiring to relocate to Africa to desist from the idea, citing the country’s economic challenges.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the ‘Feel’ crooner, during an interview on ‘The Big Homies House’ podcast, expressed scepticism about the growing interest amongst Black Americans wanting to find their roots.

    The singer while responding to the show host’s question about black Americans seeking to return to the motherland, said, “Leave America and go where? It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”

    Davido stressed the economic difficulties and systemic issues affecting African countries.

    “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.

    “I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.

    “The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”

    Despite the challenges, Davido emphasised the entertainment industry’s positive impact on Africa’s global image.

    “Regardless, entertainment is one of the thing that has made Africa look good. We do not have the best leader, that is a fact,” he said.

  • “My God, big pass you” – Yemi Alade blows hot, drags top media houses over music ban

    “My God, big pass you” – Yemi Alade blows hot, drags top media houses over music ban

    Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has taken to social media to call out Cool FM and Clout Africa for blacklisting her music.

    The songstress in a series of posts on X on Thursday, alleged that both platforms sidelined her music for over a year because she missed one of their events.

    According to the 35-year-old, the media organizations, yanked off her songs from their playlists,  and refused to forgive her, despite several apologies for not attending their event.

    The singer, who did not provide specifics about the event noted that despite everything the media platforms did to frustrate her, God is still faithful to her.

    She wrote: “My God, BIG PASS YOUR WHOLE station @cloutafrica @CoolFMNigeria , keep on forming gate keepers and taking my songs down. NA GOD BE MY LABEL AND MANAGEMENT, we go meet for front. Fake people wey dey feel like small gods.

    “Me, I no dey find trouble O. But @CoolFMNigeria and @cloutafrica with their Ogas that like operation ….. life is a marathon, not a sprint. Shine your eyes 

    “Una dey carry person for mind …. for 1 year @cloutafrica and @CoolFMNigeria shameful, very shameless .

    “Take down my whole catalog from your stations @CoolFMNigeria and @cloutafrica …. God go still give me food. You’re beefing an artist for 1 full year, over your event. I didn’t go, too. I apologized and even called your oga him dey form oga no even reply my text”.

    “Dem dey carry beef since last year December 2023 …… @cloutafrica and @CoolFMNigeria till December 2024 …… God keep us alive hold on that beef 

     “Abeg. FAKE FAKE FAKE PEOPLE. BADBELLE IS ALLOWED.”

  • My eyes don see shege – Davido speaks on turning 32

    My eyes don see shege – Davido speaks on turning 32

    Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has expressed gratitude to God as he turns a year older, today November 21.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the ‘Feel’ crooner, via his official X handle, said he had seen a lot of challenges, which he called ‘shege’ but noted that God has been faithful despite the challenges.

    He captioned the post, “Big 32 soon!!! Omo God is good , happy to be alive!!! My eye do see shege!!! but steady my fans dey shout shekpe!!!”

  • America is 46 minutes to heaven- Davido’s aide says after entering US for the first time

    America is 46 minutes to heaven- Davido’s aide says after entering US for the first time

    The logistics manager to Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, Isreal Afeare better known as Israel DMW, has expressed appreciation to his boss, following his visit to the United States of America.

    Israel expressed his thoughts on how close the United States is to heaven through his Instagram page. The logistics manager who received his American visa last month claimed that America is 46 minutes to heaven.

    He wrote: “It’s 46 minutes to Heaven when you get to America. 5yrs visa shit. Thank you, God Almighty. Thank you, baba twins. Thank you, sir. Thanks to my Edo people. Thanks to all Nigerians.”

    He used the opportunity to thank God Almighty for the visa and also Davido for supporting him. Isreal DMW also expressed gratitude to the people of Edo state and Nigerians. 

    Israel DMW’s attitude of gratitude has become a part of him, some social media users commended him for it, some said that being grateful would get him more opportunities than he could imagine. 

  • Why I rejected Range Rover gift from a man – Tiwa Savage

    Why I rejected Range Rover gift from a man – Tiwa Savage

    Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she once returned a Range Rover car gift on her birthday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the singer during a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos disclosed her reason for returning the car gift, as not being interested in the person who gave it to her

    She said, “I once got a Range Rover for my birthday but I returned it cos I wasn’t feeling the guy. I also didn’t want to keep it because he might decide to retrieve the car if I kept snubbing his calls.”

    The ‘Somebody’s Son’ hitmaker also revealed during the interview that Nicki Minaj is the most famous person in her contact list.

    Beyond her music career, Savage is an actress and a movie producer.

  • Johnny Drille celebrates daughter’s first birthday in style

    Johnny Drille celebrates daughter’s first birthday in style

    Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro popularly known as Johnny Drille, has melted hearts on social media with a heartfelt celebration of his daughter’s first birthday.

    The singer took to Instagram, to share a series of beautiful family photos of himself, his wife, and their beautiful daughter. The photos emitted warmth and love, capturing the joyful bond they share.

    Johnny Drille expressed gratitude and excitement in his post reflecting on his journey into fatherhood over the past year.

    He defined Amaris his daughter as the greatest gift of his life, showering her with blessings for a future filled with love.

    In his post, he wrote: “One year ago, you made us parents, and our hearts have never been fuller. Watching you grow, smile, mean-mug, and light up our world has been the greatest gift we could ever wish for.

    “Happy 1st birthday to our sweet little girl Amaris. You’ve turned our world into such beauty. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures with you ❤️“