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  • I was sharing E-Money’s wedding cards when i met my wife – Kcee

    I was sharing E-Money’s wedding cards when i met my wife – Kcee

    Nigerian singer, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, professionally known as Kcee has recounted how he met his wife, Ijeoma Okonkwo.

    The ‘Limpopo’ crooner said he was distributing his younger brother and business partner, Emeka Chinweike Okonkwo, also known as E-Money’s wedding cards when he met his wife.

    In a recent interview with VJ Adams, Kcee described his encounter with his wife Ijeoma as love at first sight.

    He said, “I met my wife when I went to give Charly Boy E-Money’s wedding invitation. Immediately, I saw her I said, ‘I want to marry this girl.’ I told Presh, ‘That’s my wife.

    “Presh was laughing. And I walked up to her and said, I came to drop my brother’s wedding invite but I would like to invite you especially. And I want to marry you. She was laughing. She didn’t give me attention because she didn’t know it was Kcee that moment. I asked for her number she refused but later gave me after her colleague told her it was Kcee”.

    He added, “We started talking and I told her, ‘I want to marry you. I don’t want to date you. If I date you we won’t get married.’ Sometimes, we make a lot of mistakes. Some people date their husband or their wife and start looking for fault and you dumb your husband or your wife looking for something else that you don’t know. So look for what makes happy instead.”

  • I felt pranked after Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake contacted me within 3 days – Tems

    I felt pranked after Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake contacted me within 3 days – Tems

    Nigerian singer, Tems has disclosed how her collaboration with her senior colleague, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, shot her to the international scene.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the 29-year-old producer, in a recent interview with Big Boy TV, said the international stars, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Drake, reached out to her within 3 days after she did ‘Essence’ with Wizkid.

    According to Tems, Beyoncé’s team first reached out, followed by direct messages from Drake and Rihanna.

    She said, “I never imagine becoming this big. We did ‘Essence’ and I started getting messages. In 2020 Beyoncé team reached out and I was like God, what’s going on?

    “And I got DMs from people that I looked up to like Rihanna and Drake. These are people that influenced culture very much for past 10 years or more. They are very respected in the industry. In fact I got their messages within 3 days of each other.

    “It felt like it wasn’t real and I felt like I was dreaming or being pranked.”

  • I am bigger than Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy – Tiwa Savage brags

    I am bigger than Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy – Tiwa Savage brags

    Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known widely as Tiwa Savage, has boasted that she is more musically talented than the ‘Big 3’ ( Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy) in the Nigerian Music Industry.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) understands that Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido are regarded as the big top three Afrobeats stars in Nigeria and are collectively referred to as the ‘Big 3’. 

    There are also conversations about adding a fourth name to the list, with many suggesting artists like Tiwa Savage, Rema, Asake and others being considered.

    Commenting in the discourse, the mother of one  in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, shared her thoughts on being on the elite list, bragging that she was more musically talented than Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy who are placed on the list.

    The host had asked, “Do you feel like you’ve to be part of the ‘Big 3’ or even ‘Big 4’ conversation? How do you feel about that?

    Savage replied saying,  “Don’t get me started. If we are to go talent for talent, mic for mic, I am the big 1. If you take off the numbers, and whatever you want to judge the big whatever with, you can’t see me on the mic. But again, it [the ranking] is not based on that”.

  • Davido shares reason for choosing music over corporate jobs

    Davido shares reason for choosing music over corporate jobs

    Popular Afrobeats star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has revealed that his passion for music led to his success in the industry despite having the opportunity to join a corporate career.

    The 31-year-old singer who graduated from Oakland University, Alabama, with a degree in Business Administration while speaking at the ‘Life After School’ event organized by Noella Foundation, shared his unconventional journey to the music industry.

    The singer further acknowledged his privileged background however stressed that his music career was a personal choice.

    The Afrobeats star also encouraged the audience to chase their passions, just as he did.

    He said, “I am living proof of a successful person after school. I feel like I should share my experience. Obviously, I went into the entertainment world after school. But I have friends and siblings, and my father has a company. We also have a school, Adeleke University, from which students graduate. We also have companies that we recruit students after school.

    “I did school for about five years because I had to take a break because of my music. I have been following my dream. I come from a family where after you go to school you go directly to work. Either you work for my dad or find work elsewhere. I was the one that went another route.

    “For my siblings, I have seen how their lives have been after school. Some became successful quickly, and some took time. I personally did not do a CV. My brother works in a department in our company where he recruits students. Most of them come from the university. I have seen how people detail CVs here in Nigeria.”

  • Why I rewarded troll who mocked me 1 million naira – Chike spills

    Why I rewarded troll who mocked me 1 million naira – Chike spills

    Nigerian singer Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka, who is popularly known by his stage name, Chike has addressed the controversy surrounding his N1 million gift to an internet troll who claimed he owed his success to the late singer Mohbad.

    Recall the 31-year-old singer gave a troll who mocked him a whooping N1 million after an online argument.

    The singer’s action sparked widespread criticism, as many noted that he enabled more trolls to be vocal on social media.

     In a recent episode of the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask‘ podcast, Chike revealed that his actions were driven by anger, not a publicity stunt.

    “It was not planned. I was just angry,” he said.

    Chike further opened up about the hit song ‘Egwu,’ a collaboration with Mohbad released in December 2023, three months after his colleague’s demise.

    According to Chike, he initially hesitated to release the song and had considered giving the song away for free to blogs to honour Mohbad’s legacy. However, his management acted otherwise and  released the song. 

    Chike also revealed that he has more unreleased songs with Mohbad.

    He said, “I think the music came out maybe 3 or 4 months after his passing which if I want to talk about it, I was not really on the train of putting out the music. But that one is for management, I was never on the train of putting out the music.” 

    “My decision earlier was that I had just given it to free blogs and let them just have it so that people can hear the last work of the artiste that I know about before he passed. But there are like four songs.”

  • Why I am still single despite fame – Ayra Starr

    Why I am still single despite fame – Ayra Starr

    Popular Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has opened up on the reason she is still single.

    In a recent Rolling Stone interview, with US singer Coco Jones, the 22-year-old music sensation said she has very high standards of dating which would be hard for any man to meet 

    The Grammy-nominated singer revealed that she was grateful that she didn’t start dating before hitting stardom.

    She stressed that she is very busy and has no time for herself, talkless of a man.

    “I’m so happy I wasn’t really dating before I started music. I didn’t really know what I was missing. So now that I waited this long to date people, I have very high standards. If it’s gonna be hard to meet it, it’s gonna be bye-bye. But also, I don’t have time for myself, talk less of a boy,”she said.

    Last month, the singer, real name Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, said she has never fallen in love.

    Despite her rising fame, Starr remains focused on her music, which has catapulted her to becoming one of Africa’s biggest female artistes since releasing her debut album ’19 and Dangerous’ in 2021.

  • Why parents must train their female children to be independent – Singer Simi

    Why parents must train their female children to be independent – Singer Simi

    Popular Nigerian singer Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, better known by her stage name ‘Simi’, has urged parents to advise and tutor their girl children to be financially independent instead of relying on people for money.

    The song writer during a recent video posted on social media pleaded with parents to educate the girl child to not be dependent. 

    According to the mother of one, parents must ensure that their girl child is not dependent on men, stressing the security that comes along being independent.

    She further asked parents who pray  for their daughters to marry a wealthy man, to shun such practices.

    “Please do not raise your daughters to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone—that they don’t have to take care of themselves.

    “When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn’t be because you cannot spoil yourself.

    “As they are spoiling you, you too, you’re spoiling them. Let them know that you’re standing strong. There is security in knowing that you got yourself” she said.

    Simi also said that a woman’s economic power is in fending for herself, protecting herself and being able to acknowledge that she is a complete person.

    “Parents raise your daughters to be self sufficient and not to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone to take care of them.

    “There is security in being independent. A woman’s economic power is in fending for herself and being able to confidently acknowledge that she’s a complete person. Let them know that you are standing strong,” she said.

    “You deserve good things; you need to occupy space.” She further said.

    She called for those in position to give opportunities to women deserving

    “I admit that I say this from a place of privilege. I grew up among people who believed in me, pushed me and encouraged me. I had chances that took me from here to here.

    “But there are lots of women that have had to work with less. Less love, less faith, less kindness, less opportunity.

    “And that’s where we as a society have to step in, and when you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her.”

    She added that “If your female friend, girlfriend, or wife is thriving, don’t be intimidated by it. Support is sexy,” while urging men to support their partners.

  • Davido and Chioma to shut down America for twins’ one year birthday

    Davido and Chioma to shut down America for twins’ one year birthday

    Davido, the Afrobeats star and his beautiful wife, Chioma are reportedly shutting down the city of Atlanta in the United States for their children’s first birthday celebration.

    It would be recalled that in October 2023, Davido and Chioma Adeleke, his wife, welcomed their twins in the United States.

    In a social media post on Wednesday, the singer thanked God for the first birth anniversary of his twin babies.

    In the accompanying caption, Davido wrote: ‘’+1 Alhamdulillah.”

    In a latest development, celebrity journalist, Stella Dimokokorkus disclosed that Davido and Chioma will be shutting down Atlanta on the 13th of this month to mark their children’s birthday. 

    She added that  plans are underway and invitations have been sent to different celebrities for attendance of the party.

    According to her, some friends of the singer are already in Atlanta for their birthday party.

    She wrote, “Singer Davido And Wife Chioma Set To Shut Down Atlanta With Star Studded 1st Birthday For Their Twins

    “Singer Davido and his beautiful wife Chioma are planning their twins’ 1st Birthday party and they will shut down the city of Atlanta on Sunday October 13, 2024 with a star studded guestlist….

    “All their friends and family members who can make the trip will be there to merry and celebrate with them..

    “Some are already in Atlanta and some will arrive on Saturday night in different chartered jets…

    “If yours truly does not get one or two exclusive shots to post on that day, then be rest assured that

    “Davido or his invited friends will post something on their Instagram stories. Belated happy Birthday to the Twins everyone cant wait to see!!!”

  • I wrote ‘Greenland’ during the darkest days of my life – TY Bello confesses

    I wrote ‘Greenland’ during the darkest days of my life – TY Bello confesses

    Nigerian singer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello better known as TY Bello has opened up about the inspiration behind her hit song ‘Greenland.’

    The songstress during a recent Instagram post disclosed that she was facing one of the most challenging times in her life when the inspiration of the song came to her.

    It would be recalled that, ‘Greenland’ was released in 2008 as part of TY Bello’s debut album with the same title.

    Contrary to popular interpretations that “Greenland” represents Nigeria’s potential as a fertile land, the photographer explained that after marrying and returning from a six-month residency with the South London Gallery, she encountered discouragement from people.

    “I wrote ‘Greenland’ on one of the darkest days of my life,” she confessed in a recent Instagram post.

    The songstress further stressed that it was during the moment of despair while driving across the Third Mainland Bridge that the lyrics of ‘Greenland’ came to her.

    “As I was going home, heading towards the Third Mainland Bridge, everywhere looked dry. It looked like there was no green, no opportunity for me, that my idea was dead on arrival. So as I looked around me, I could not see an opportunity and this song came to me. I then sang it over and over, the more I sang it the more my spirit lifted,” she said.

    “After that, I forgot the song for two weeks. I kept telling everyone I wrote this song about green and I can not remember it. Then one day after prayer, the song came back.

    “I stood in the rain as the clouds went grey. I got this pic of that chaos that unleashed just before heavy rain. Everything is everywhere, the clouds are grey, and everything is dark. It did not look like a promise and it was God saying when it gets dark don’t get scared because my heavens are open to bless you.

    “…I know there is no way on earth I could have written this song. Everything came to me in verses 1, 2, chorus, and bridge without me having to think about it or try to be creative. Because those were words I needed to put on my mouth to encourage me when I was starting something that seemed impossible.

    “I did not have the finance, support, the right people yet I had a dream. Looking back now, I am realising that by next year this will have been 20 years ago and the truth is that I still maintain that the land is green. Not because I have it easy, flawless, and effortless but because God is the God of harvest. So when I sow in prayer I must reap in answers, when I sow in tears, I must reap in joy.”

  • Burna Boy reacts as lady who claims she got pregnant for singer shares ordeal

    Burna Boy reacts as lady who claims she got pregnant for singer shares ordeal

    Grammy Award winner Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu professionally known as Burna Boy has reacted to the claims of a Nigerian lady, Stella, who alleged that she was pregnant for Afrobeats international sensation many years ago.

    Recall, Stella during a recent podcast show, disclosed that she was in a three-year relationship with the Nigerian singer before she became pregnant for him. 

    Stella, who shared her own side of the story mentioned that Burna Boy had been interested in nurturing their unborn baby until his mother, Bose Ogulu discovered and scattered their relationship. 

    Recounting the emotional trauma she endured at the time, Stella said lost the pregnancy after someone broke into her house in Lekki Phase.

    Reacting to the development, Burna Boy via Instagram claimed that the lady had once called him impotent, adding that he paid twenty thousand naira to get down with her.

    He wrote: “Meanwhile. This na one of the first people way call me impotent i. And na N20k be her money that year normally of which i give am o. Abeg enter his this comment section if you known this girl that year and confirm if i dey lie say na N 20k be her money.”