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  • Popular Nigerian singer, Lil Kesh stabbed in Lagos

    Popular Nigerian singer, Lil Kesh stabbed in Lagos

    Popular Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh was reportedly stabbed in the neck and had his jewelry stolen in a brazen attack in Lagos.

    According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in broad daylight, and the rapper was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

    Details surrounding the attack are still sketchy, but sources close to the rapper confirm that he suffered injuries to his neck and ear. The motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained, and the police are currently investigating the incident.

    The incident has sparked widespread concern about safety in Lagos, and authorities are urged to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

    Lil Kesh’s management team has yet to release an official statement on the incident. The police are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Fans and followers has however reacted to the news with some wishing him quick recovery and some raising questions about the country’s security:

  • ‘Marriage is a stupid step, money makes me happy’ – Singer Chike says

    ‘Marriage is a stupid step, money makes me happy’ – Singer Chike says

     Nigerian singer, Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka, popularly known as Chike, has said he has no intention of getting married, describing marriage as a “stupid step” in his personal view.

    The “Running” crooner during a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, disclosed that marriage is not part of his life plans.

    “In my personal opinion, I think it’s a stupid step to get married. That’s my opinion,” Chike stated.

    The singer, who rose to fame after participating in the reality TV music competition Project Fame and later The Voice Nigeria, explained that his decision is a personal one and not influenced by public expectations.

    Chike also spoke about what makes him happy, stressing that his happiness is closely tied to financial stability.

    “I need a lot of money to be happy,” he said, adding that it is not about greed but about affording the kind of life he desires.

  • Davido reveals how losing his late son, Ifeanyi changed his career direction

    Davido reveals how losing his late son, Ifeanyi changed his career direction

    Nigerian singer Davido, has spoken about how the death of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, completely changed his life and career.

    In October 2022, tragedy struck when Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at the singer’s home in Banana Island, Lagos. The heartbreaking incident happened just days after the boy’s birthday and shook fans across the country.

    At the time, Davido and his wife, Chioma Rowland, took a long break from public appearances and social media as they mourned the loss.

    Speaking in a recent interview with American television host Rocsi Diaz on ABC News, Davido said the experience gave him a new perspective on life.

    He explained that stepping away from music after the incident allowed him to reflect deeply on his priorities and how he wanted to move forward in his career.

    “Stepping away after losing my son and being able to look back into my career gave me a refocus of how I wanted to move going forward. It changed my life,” the singer said.

    Davido also spoke about the emotional strength he and Chioma showed during that period. According to him, they are proud of how they handled the tragedy and managed to bounce back stronger. He revealed that many people have approached him in public places to thank him for inspiring them to stay strong during their own challenges.

    “I know how many people randomly come to me at the airport to tell me how my strength has inspired them in hard times. I was telling my wife the other day that I’m proud of how we bounced back. Now, we’ve got twins. They are big and shouting everywhere. For us to be able to go through the loss of our son and be able to bounce back in a major way is huge,” he said.

  • Ayra Starr new ‘scissor’ tattoo sparks mixed reactions

    Ayra Starr new ‘scissor’ tattoo sparks mixed reactions

    Nigerian recording artiste, Ayra Starr, has caused a stir on social media unveiled her new tattoos.

    The singer-songwriter acquired a ‘scissors’ tattoo on her body, and it has raised eyebrows. The suggestive artwork has coerced social media users to wear their thinking caps due to the ideology behind it.

    While scissors are a tool used to cut or make adjustments to tools, objects, or materials; however, it has a different meaning, in sexual connotations, “scissors” typically refers to a sexual position most commonly associated with lesbian or female same-sex partners.

    Specifically, it involves the partners intertwining their legs in a way that resembles the shape of an open pair of scissors.

    This position allows for genital-to-genital contact and can facilitate clitoral stimulation or penetration.

    It’s a term often used in LGBTQ+ communities and sexual discussions to describe this intimate position.

    Here’s how Nigerians are reacting;

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  • How Davido honoured late son, Ifeanyi Chioma at Miami wedding

    How Davido honoured late son, Ifeanyi Chioma at Miami wedding

    Davido, the Nigeria Afrobeats star, on Sunday, August 10 honoured his late son, Ifeanyi, on his wedding day by wearing custom-made cufflinks engraved with the boy’s image.

    It would be recalled that the three-year-old Ifeanyi tragically lost his life in October 2022 after drowning in a swimming pool at the singer’s Banana Island residence in Lagos.

    The singer wore an image of his first son etched into a piece of jewellery as he exchanged vows with his long-time partner Chioma Rowland in Miami, Florida.

    In another video, the singer flaunted the name of his wife, Chioma tattooed on his chest.

    The white wedding, comes after the couple’s traditional celebration in Lagos, was a star-studded event.

    The guest list at the Miami event had in attendance business magnates, politicians, and music industry colleagues such as Adekunle Gold, Teni, and Zlatan Ibile, amongst others.

    A pre-wedding dinner set the tone for a weekend of celebration that, according to Davido, came with a staggering $3.7m price tag.

    “We spent $3.7m in cash. You should know what we are doing. It’s crazy,” Davido said, as he spoke about the scale of the ceremony.

    In a separate interview with Noire TV, Chioma, now Mrs. Adeleke, praised her husband’s supportiveness towards her dreams and goal.

    “David cares a lot about my dreams. I’ve faced a lot of challenges over time, but he would always ask me, ‘Chi, apart from all of this, what do you actually want to do?’ Then we would have plans and have stuff coming out in the next few months. He really cares about my personal dreams,” she said.

     

  • Why I froze my eggs – Tiwa Savage opens up

    Why I froze my eggs – Tiwa Savage opens up

    Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she has frozen her eggs to keep the option of having more children open in the future.

    The Afrobeats star, who is a mother of one, made the disclosure during a candid interview with British media personality, Zeze Mills where she noted that she decided to take the step so that she would not be under pressure later in life if she chooses to expand her family.

    The 42-year-old singer said she wished she had taken the decision much earlier and encouraged women, especially those in their 30s, to consider doing the same in order to have more control over their fertility.“Having my first child in my 30s was beautiful because I was more financially and emotionally stable. One advice I will give to women in their 30s is whether you want to have children or not, freeze your eggs. I wish I did it earlier, but I’ve done it now. I don’t know if I want more kids, but in case I do, I have that insurance, ” she said

    Tiwa explained that many women do not realise their egg reserve can run out earlier than expected, and that could affect their chances of getting pregnant naturally.

     “You could wake up at 36 and your egg reserve is done. Then that’s when you now decide you want to have kids. That’s why I’m now a big advocate for egg freezing,” she added.

  • How I vomited blood for six months – 9ice opens up on ‘spiritual attack’

    How I vomited blood for six months – 9ice opens up on ‘spiritual attack’

    9ice, the veteran Nigerian singer has opened up on a harrowing spiritual encounter that nearly took his life, describing how he vomited blood for six months in what he believes was a spiritual attack.

    The ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner during a recent interview disclosed that the incident, which occurred in 2009/2010, left him with no medical explanation or solution until he turned to Ifa, the Yoruba system of divination.

    The singer recounted saying: “When I was vomiting blood for about six months in my own house. I had to leave my house. It happened in 2009/2010. It wasn’t a medical condition.”

    According to the singer, the strange affliction defied all medical interventions, adding that it took the intervention of a traditionalist to restore his health.

    Describing his spiritual identity, 9ice made it clear that he no longer associates with mainstream religions, identifying instead as a traditionalist.

    “I’m not a Christian or a Muslim, I’m a Babalawo. I’m an African. I’m a traditionalist,” he said.

    The musician further explained that his first encounter with Ifa divination came during the crisis, and he regretted not embracing it earlier in life.

    “The first time I experienced Ifa was when I was vomiting blood. Someone referred me to Ifa. I just wished that I had known Ifa at the beginning,” 9ice said.

    Referencing the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, 9ice said: “Fela used to go to Ogun and people were mocking him, but now, I understand.”

    The singer used the platform to advocate for the revival of African traditional religion and spirituality, urging Africans to reconnect with their roots.

    “It’s time we stopped demonising our own. Our ancestors were not evil. We need to embrace who we truly are,” 9ice stated.

  • Asake sparks reaction with mystery woman in America

    Asake sparks reaction with mystery woman in America

    Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake has caused a stir on social media after being spotted walking hand-in-hand with a mystery woman in Beverly Hills, California.

    In the video that surfaced on social media captured the moment the singer who was dressed in a blue tracksuit with tan boots is seen with his companion, a woman in a sleek outfit, immediately sparking immediate curiosity and speculation across social media platforms.

    A fan, excited to meet Asake, approached him for a photo, but the singer politely declined, responding “in life” when asked where he could meet him again. This brief interaction left the fan amused and grateful.

    Reacting, fans took to social media, with some expressing heartbreak, others joking about being oblivious to his relationship status, and a few seeming unbothered.

    The identity of the mystery woman remains unknown, with fans continuing to speculate and share their thoughts online. Asake has not formally responded to the footage, leaving fans to wonder about his relationship status.

    Here are reactions generated from the viral video:

    @oxygist wrote: Asake seen in Beverly Hills with a mystery girl, Who could she be?

    @DiabloChaze said: “U wan distract person wey dey waka with woman.”

    @Phemmy2311 wrote: “They act gently, walk alone abroad because nobody is bigger than anybody but walking with heavy security in Nigeria because oppression is part of our culture in Africa.”

    @IkoroduBoi said: “See as him Dey move freely without any securities for LA.”

    @OloyeAwolowo said: “E don get another girlfriend.”

    @Dansdy3412 commented: “Who is that lady.”

  • Lady who accused Davido of cheating, makes dramatic turn after threats

    Lady who accused Davido of cheating, makes dramatic turn after threats

    A Nigerian lady, Milkshake who accused  popular Nigerian singer, Davido of cheating on his wife Chioma with Jessie Awazie, has denied making those allegations.

    The Snapchat user in a post noted that she never mentioned Davido in her rants and claimed the viral post wasn’t hers. She stated that she’s been getting threats from people and insisted she’s not a coward, having dragged Jessie on her real account over personal issues.

    Milkshake explained that she was responding to Jessie’s provocations. The drama unfolded after Milkshake allegedly exposed Jessie’s supposed affair with Davido, accusing her of sleeping with multiple men. Milkshake maintains that someone might be impersonating her to frame Jessie and Davido.

    She wrote: “It’s crãzy how far this has gone! I never mentioned Davido in any of my rants! That girl in question has many enemies waiting for this day to come.

    I was just dragging her for what she did to me, and she pushed me to the wall! I woke up this morning to her texts on TikTok insulting me and saying she wasn’t sending my money!

    I’m not arrested and I’m doing just fine!”.

    Please, I’m not the one posting this on this account!! This is not me!! I added this person to plead, but the person blocked me asap! This is not me!! I’ve been getting threats from people!! I’ve been dragging Jessie with my real account.

    I’m not a coward. Jessie has lots of enemies and people waiting to drag her down! Please, this is not me!! I have no reason to hide under a fake account! I would’ve done that from the beginning”.

  • Wizkid breaks massive record on Spotify

    Wizkid breaks massive record on Spotify

    Ayodeji Balogun, a Nigerian recording artiste who is better known as Wizkid, has surpassed 9 billion streams across all credits on Spotify.

    He becomes the first African artist to hit this milestone on the platform.

    Wizkid’s most streamed song on the platform is his collaborative hit with Canadian powerhouse, Drake, and British star Kyla, ‘One Dance’, with 3.7 billion streams.

    The song is among the top 10 most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify. The song also holds the Guinness World Record for being the first single to surpass 1 billion streams on the platform.

    Wizkid’s most-streamed lead single on Spotify is the Tems-assisted ‘Essence’ with over 303 million streams.