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  • Dr Sid abandons music, relocates to America

    Dr Sid abandons music, relocates to America

    Nigerian singer, Dr Sid also known as Sidney Onoriode Esiri recently opened up about relocating to the United States of America.

    Dr Sid during a recent interview disclosed that he now lives in the US with his family, after which explained how a US-based gaming company offered him an employment with relocation benefits.

    The music star who recently opened up on his venture from music to film industry, further noted that he has been working on gaming, tournaments and game development since relocation.

    He said, “I’m in Houston, Texas. It happened last year. I got a job with a company out of New York and they offered me the opportunity to move to the states and work remotely in any state of my choosing. I have a family in Houston, my best friend lives here so Houston Texas was an easy choice. I have been working on gaming and tournaments and game development and education training for the last year and half.”

    Dr Sid, was previously part of the Mo ‘Hits records, before venturing into film making, when he discovered the gaming industry.

    “I discovered the potential of the gaming industry, which is a $3 billion industry, surpasssing music and film combined. So i decided to invest in building the Nigerian gaming ecosystem,” he said in a BTC interview

  • Nobody is your friend in the entertainment industry – Reminisce

    Nobody is your friend in the entertainment industry – Reminisce

    Nigerian Rapper, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru better known Reminisce has gone down memory lane, opening up about his experience in the music industry.

    The rapper in a recent interview with Naija FM, who emphasized the importance of setting boundaries as a musical artiste, noted that a successful artiste attracts all kinds of people, but not all of them have genuine intentions.

    He said, “Fame is a drug that gets one high and clouds judgment. One of the things I did in life earlier on was to realise that nobody is my friend.

    “That’s probably why many people don’t like me, if someone has worked with me and you find out that we had issues, if you find out what happened, it would probably have been because I made my decision and stood by it.

    “I have learned that at the end of the day, na me go suffer the consequences. You know that when it comes to humans, they turn you into an enemy if they aren’t favoured, especially monetarily.

    “It took a while before I became famous and I even had a child beforehand, so the first thing I got to understand is that nobody is your friend, you can be kind and you can assist but the first mistake you can make in this music industry is thinking everyone is your friend.

    “Nobody is your friend. We all want the same thing so there is no way you’d think everyone is your friend. It is very normal to have people around you when you’re hot and popping and it is your responsibility as a famous person to determine what you want. Not everyone around you wants you to succeed.”

  • Watch shocking moment fan removes her p@nties and hands it to popular Nigerian singer performing on stage

    Watch shocking moment fan removes her p@nties and hands it to popular Nigerian singer performing on stage

    A video showing the moment, a female fan of Nigerian music superstar Michael Adebayo Olayinka, better known as Ruger, caused a huge stir on social media following his recent performance has surfaced on social media.

    Ruger was performing one of his hit songs at the concert when a fan who came up on stage to join him unexpectedly removed her panties and handed it over to him.

    Despite the unexpected turn of events, the singer managed to maintain his composure. He addressed the crowd, urging them to show respect, especially since his mother was in attendance.

    The singer continued his performance and even went on to serenade the fan. Meanwhile, it is not clear where and when the incident took place.

    The video has since generated a lot of reactions on social media, with many people condemning the lady’s actions and others commending the singer for maintaining decorum regardless.

    Watch the video below.

    Pere Wotu wrote: “People don’t care anymore about dignity.”

    Green MD wrote: “Pant wey boys Dey find for Benz? Continue.”

    REMA GIRLFRIEND wrote: “Ruger needs to do better at stage performance.’

    Jacob Amoo wrote: “Imagine going to a concert and watching someone lose not just their mind, but their pants… with the artist’s mom in full view. Sis really went there!”

    Prince WALEX (SAMBEST) Jesus pikin wrote: “If she now having problem she will be going to mountain right.”

  • I am off the market – Wizkid declares

    I am off the market – Wizkid declares

    Nigerian Afrobeat singer Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, has spurred another buzz around his love life.

    The singer officially declared he is off the market at his recent music listening party in London.

    The news of his marital status has left many in awe. The video surfaced online following his recent clash with his colleague Davido.

    The singer sparked speculations about his marriage to his baby mama after the viral video showed his confessing to be a married man.

    An X user known as DUKE OF UNILAG, under the handle dukeofunilag, criticized Wizkid, saying, “This guy is a w***y. He threw shade and then went off to enjoy himself.”

    Another user named #nuggetman1 suggested that the singer expressed envy, wishing he had a marriage like his peer, Davido. He tweeted, “He’s just wishing he’s married like Davido.”

    @Halegbs wrote: “This one too is claiming married ! When did you do wedding? Low key wants to be like Davido . Do the wedding first and buy PJ, then you can get close to Davido’s level.”

  • Asake slammed for smashing fan’s phone in Paris

    Asake slammed for smashing fan’s phone in Paris

    Afrobeat star, Ahmed Ololade professional known as Asake has come under heavy criticism after smashing a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in Paris.

    In the viral video that surfaced on social media captured the moment the fan identified as Zidane Adeoti approached the musician for a photo, but the Afrobeats star got agitated and suddenly grabbed the phone, smashing the phone on the ground.

    Taking to his TikTok page, Adeoti expressed his feelings, but showed remarkable loyalty to Asake despite the significant damage to his phone.

    “@asakemusic You broke my iPhone 16 pro Max. It’s not because they pissed off inside the nightclub that you are going to react like that towards a fan. Anyway, I still love you,” he wrote.

    Reacting, several social media users dragged the singer’s behavior, questioning his treatment of fans. Others also demanded that he should pay for the phone repair.

    “Asake get luck iPhone 16 pro max E must pay me my money or I call police straight,” a user wrote.

    Another user, RemaRaver1 wrote: “Asake is an Arrogant cvnt. He had no right smashing that guys phone. He could have asked him not to take pictures or Record him.”

    @Royal_Valves wrote: “I like asake, but this is unacceptable. Broke my phone without compensation?”

    Big Chike wrote: “Asake broke an innocent fan’s iphone 16 and nobody is saying anything about it.”

    “But when Rema was preventing a fan from lifting him during his Benin concert you people tagged it as being arrogant.You people are never beating the tribalistic allegations.”

    Cheeryn Cheery wrote: “The fan even ran to IG with “You broke my phone but anyway I still love you” nah, that’s delusional and pure stupidity! Why would you let someone wreck your phone and still simp like that? People really love suffering for celebs.”

    @Ashabul_Jannaah wrote: “Asake broke his fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max and didn’t pay?!”

    At as the filing of this report,  Asake has not publicly responded to the incident.

  • Davido reveals how he keeps going after losing alot of loved ones

    Davido reveals how he keeps going after losing alot of loved ones

    Popular Nigerian singer, Davido has opened up about how he deals with the pain of losing loved ones to death.

    The singer in a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York, said his strength and faith has kept him going.

    According to Davido, despite his many tragedies, he chose to remain strong and keep moving forward.

    He said, “I have lost a lot of people. I lost my mum at the age of eleven. I’m just being strong. I did a song called ‘Stand Strong.

    “I feel like strength and obviously, my faith has kept me going.”

    Davido also addressed some misconceptions about him.

    “I think sometimes, people think I am not approachable. Another misconception is that people also think I am too accessible.

    “I grew up in a big family, I’m used to having people around me. My talent and success is God-given,” he explained.

    It is no news that the singer has had a strings of losses in the past years, having lost his mum, Victoria Imade Adeleke, when he was young.

    He also lost his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, as well as associates, Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and personal photographer Fortune, in quick successions.

  • Banky W gives reason for relocating to US with family

    Banky W gives reason for relocating to US with family

    Popular Nigerian singer cum politician Olubankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has announced his relocation to the United States with his family.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the singer via his official Instagram page noted that he and his family departed from Nigeria in pursuit of fulfilling his life’s purpose.

    Sharing photos, the 43-year-old rapper wrote: “For family. For faith. For finding purpose. For the next year of earning a Masters degree in Policy Management at Georgetown University in Washington DC “Wish us well.”

    Reacting to her husband’s post, Adesua stated: “Home is wherever you are.”

    It would be recalled that the singer earlier revealed his pursuit of a master’s degree in policy at Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States.

    In his heartfelt message, he asked his fans for their best wishes.

    “Gave up being a CEO to become a student… because sometimes, you have to let go of what’s impressive to gain what’s important. Currently pursuing a master’s in policy at Georgetown University in Washington DC. The journey of faith continues. Please wish me well,” he stated.

  • Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks welcomes first child

    Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks welcomes first child

    Famous Nigerian singer Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, better known as Reekado Banks, has welcomed a child with his partner.

    The excited new father took to Instagram Stories to share the good news and photos of the newborn leaving the hospital.

    According to the singer, he left the hospital with his woman and their bundle of joy today, September 24, which is exactly two years since he lost his mother.

    Sharing photos of his late mother, he wrote: “Mother, today, 2 years ago, we said our goodbyes, but i see you never left, cos, how’s it 2 years after, I’m leaving the hospital, thankful for the blessings of fatherhood.

    “Nothing but deep appreciation to my woman for 10 months of absolute show of grit and strength.. love love, love forever.”

  • Ayra Starr reveals reason she prefers Ghanaian jollof rice

    Ayra Starr reveals reason she prefers Ghanaian jollof rice

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has said she’s prefer Ghanaian jollof rice over the Nigerian version.

    The ‘Bad Vibes’ hitmaker during a recent interview with  BET Amplified, said she enjoys Ghanaian jollof rice, citing the garnishing as the reason for her choice.

    The 21-year-old music star when asked the difference, explained that she prefers, “Ghanaian jollof”, adding that “I mean they are both really amazing. I grew up with Nigerian jollof rice. Nigerian jollof is practically called party rice, so people eat it at parties. It is like a celebratory food.”

    “The culture around it is that they usually use a big pot to cook it outside, so it kind of burns and it is smoky. So it is smoky jollof rice, that is what it is called. Ghanaian jollof rice has like things inside but for Nigerian jollof, the protein, vegetables are outside if you are having anything else. So it is two different vibes,”she stressed.

  • Portable breaks down in tears, apologises again for slapping preacher

    Portable breaks down in tears, apologises again for slapping preacher

    Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has broken down in tears while issuing another  apology following a confrontation with a preacher outside his bar.

    The singer’s apology which is the second in a row comes after gospel singer Testimony Jaga gave Portable a three-day ultimatum to apologise to the pastor or face unspecified consequences.

    The controversial street star explained that his reaction stemmed from a past traumatic experience involving his sister, who was once attacked by someone posing as a pastor.

    He added that he would not have slapped the preacher if he knew he was a “true man of God”.

    However, in a recent video, Portable is seen on his kneels weeping profusely, as he expressed remorse for his actions against the preacher.

    The singer was surrounded by several people at his bar chanting “God is the king. Jesus is here”.

    “I want to say this to all the pastors around the world. I am your son. My brother here is your son. Whatever thing he has done, we are sorry,” said Jaga who was also spotted at Portable’s bar.