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  • Seyi Vibez parts ways with record label boss, Dapper

    Seyi Vibez parts ways with record label boss, Dapper

    Renowned Nigerian musician, Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, better known as Seyi Vibez has separated and unfollowed his record label, Dapper Music.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) understands that the singer left the record label shortly after he was called out on social media by Nigerians in Toronto, Canada for cancelling a show abruptly, despite an agreement of a scheduled performance.

    A quick check on Seyi Vibez’s social media page showed that the 24-year-old singer updated his bio with “Independent artist” and deleted all posts.

    This change marks the beginning of his journey as an independent musician.

    Recently, Seyi Vibez released the official video for his song ‘Lagos.’ The piece speaks about a story of love, betrayal and survival.

  • It is not about giving rice – Rema tells Nigerian leaders how to tackle hardship

    It is not about giving rice – Rema tells Nigerian leaders how to tackle hardship

    Afrobeat star Divine Ikubor, known popularly as Rema has taken to social media to Nigerian leaders to  implement effective measures to address the hardship in the country.

    According to the 23-year-old singer, providing a temporary relief will not assuage the suffering of the people.

    Sharing his thoughts during an appearance on The Breakfast Club, the singer said it is important that  Nigerian leaders establish sustainable platforms to consistently provide for the masses.

    Rema also stated that he has been advising Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on some of his policies whenever they meet.

    He said, “It’s not about giving rice. Do you know if some kids have an allergy to rice? What about tomorrow? What are they going to eat tomorrow?

    “It’s better to create a platform that would consistently provide. Create a platform that would consistently educate. Create a platform that would consistently clothe. Create a platform that would consistently shelter the hungry people.”

  • Portable welcomes newborn baby with popular actress

    Portable welcomes newborn baby with popular actress

    One of the fastest-growing Nigerian singers, Habeeb Okikiola, now famous as Portable has welcomed his second child with Yoruba actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde, popularly known as Ashabi.

    The singer via his verified Instagram page, on September 13 announced the good news, after which reaffirmed his commitment to ‘fly forever’ with Ashabi.

    ‘’ZAzuu With heart full of joy , we welcome our third princess to d world , thank you GOD for not shaming us eyitayo Alhamdulilahi God bless you my woman I fly with you forever @ashabi.mohsimple_ Mummy @fitilamihan_atandaogo iya new born baby Akoi Blessings my beautiful princes welcome to the world Ọmọ OGO OGO Ni God bless BADMUS family,’’ He wrote

    Ashabi, on the other hand, also took to her Instagram page to share photos from her maternal shoot, revealing their daughter’s name to be Princess Irorunloluwa Eyitayo.

    She expressed her gratitude, saying, “My heart is so filled with joy as we welcome my playmate. May God bless you, Princess Irorunloluwa Eyitayo.”

  • Paul Okoye, young wife, Ifeoma, allegedly welcome newborn

    Paul Okoye, young wife, Ifeoma, allegedly welcome newborn

    Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, popularly  known as Rude Boy of PSquare, and his young wife, Ifeoma have reportedly welcomed their first child.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that a popular blogger Kemi Ashefon Love Haven via Instagram on Tuesday shared photos of the newborn, noting that the couple have welcomed their first child, a baby

    Excited fans of the singer immediately flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages for the couple.

    It would be recalled that Paul, via his verified Instagram over the weekend shared several moments from Ifeoma’s baby shower hosted in America with friends and family in attendence.

    In one videos the singer shared, he is seen grilling chicken while another clip features Ifeoma dressed in a red gown, dancing with friends.

    Recall, Rudeboy revealed that he was spending quality time with Ifeoma in Atlanta, as they await the arrival of their baby.

  • See photos as Paul Okoye, young wife Ifeoma hold baby shower in America

    See photos as Paul Okoye, young wife Ifeoma hold baby shower in America

    Photos and videos from the baby shower party of popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye and his young wife,  Ifeoma, have surfaced on social media  on Sunday night, September 8.

    The Psquare famed singer also known as Rudeboy, via his verified Instagram story on Sunday shared several moments from the baby shower with family and friends seen  in attendance.

    In one video shared by the singer, he could be seen happily grilling chicken, while another clip captured young and beautiful Ifeoma, dressed in a red, dancing joyfully with friends.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) understands that this will be the singer’s first child with Ifeoma’s first.The singer already has three beautiful children from his previous marriage with his ex wife, Anita.

    See photos from the baby shower below;

  • Why I left Don Jazzy’s Mavin records – Korede Bello opens up

    Why I left Don Jazzy’s Mavin records – Korede Bello opens up

    Korede Bello, the Nigerian singer, has opened on the reason he left Don Jazzy-led Mavins Records.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that singer signed with Mavins in February 2014 but left the label in 2021.

    Speaking in a recent interview with Hip TV hosted by reality star KimOprah, the singer disclosed that he left Mavins because he felt like a product that was just there to make money.

    The 28-year-old who said chasing the next hit song and trying to remain relevant caused him to lose sight of what matters most.

    Korede Bello added that he also took a break from music to self-reflect and reconnect with his purpose.

    “I was at a season in my life where I needed to metamorphose from a caterpillar to a butterfly,” he said.

    “To explore my inner worth, to do introspection, to understand myself, understand meaning more, and reconnect to my why.

    “Because I was at a stage where I started to feel like a product, I started to feel like something that was just being sold, something that is just there to make money.

    “You lose sight of what matters when you chase after the next song, after the next hit, and after the next whatever it is that can get you into conversations. So a lot of artistes are addicted to that circle and that is why they will do anything to just stay relevant.

    “And I know that music is not my destination, music is not my endpoint, it’s a means of communicating who I am and why I am. So I needed to reconnect to why I am and why music is an important tool for communicating what I’m about.”

  • I am not gay – Harrysong reacts as male admirer professes love

    I am not gay – Harrysong reacts as male admirer professes love

    Popular Nigerian Singer Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has shot down assumptions of being interested in same-sex relationships following a recent exchange with a male fan.

    This comes after the singer, during an Instagram Q&A session, addressed his sexuality after a gay fan professed love to him.

    In an anonymous message on the singer’s Instagram story on Wednesday, the fan expressed his love for the ‘Reggae Blues’ singer, inquiring if the singer likes men.

    Addressing the question, the singer clarified that he’s very much straight, but he does not discriminate against individuals with different sexual orientations.

    Affirming his stance on inclusivity and respect for others, Harrysong wrote: “I’m not gay. I am very straight. But I don’t discriminate.”

  • Spyro reveals what happens to him every time he fornicates

    Spyro reveals what happens to him every time he fornicates

    Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, Spyro has opened up on his battle with his conscience every time he engages in premarital sex.

    Spyro, via a recent Instagram post, disclosed his decision to embrace celibacy, saying that the guilt after having pleasurable sex was too much to bear.

    The 33-year-old further noted that he disengaged from all lingering connections that led him astray, after contemplation and prayer.

    “Sex felt good till I could no longer bare struggling with my conscience,” Spyro wrote.
    “Every time I “FORNICATED” knowing I ain’t married to the person, I feel troubled, like a part of me gets taken right after..

    “I struggled for a while but I kept praying for strength and when the time came I disengaged from all lingering connects at the time …it hasn’t been easy especially when I travel and these clean girls begin to get funny around me and promoters never make it easy too but now they know 
    but yea I am keeping this bed for ONE now.”

    Spyro, rose to fame after releasing the hit song ‘Who Is Your Guy’ in November 2022.

    The singer who has been vocal about his Christian faith and his desire to influence the music industry for God, recently said he was committed to creating only timeless music without explicit or inappropriate content.

  • Say no to drugs – Fans express worry over Zinoleesky’s recent photo

    Say no to drugs – Fans express worry over Zinoleesky’s recent photo

    A recent video of Nigerian recording artiste, Zinoleesky posted on the video sharing app, TikTok has caused a stir on social media.

    Zinoleesky, become a hot topic on the internet, after a video of the singer rocking a lemon hoodie inside a car surfaced on the Internet.

    Reacting, fans of the singer via social media have expressed concern over shabby and unhealthy appearance.

    See some of the reaction below;

    peaceful_baddie wrote, “That’s a throwback pic of him pls, you guy’s should stop setting him up for drags”

    kennedyexcel wrote, “Person wey dey smoke 4 cups of loud and 2 colos daily, Dem suppose to send am to rehabilitation centrefor spiritual counselling with better flogging….”

    confidencedave wrote, “I pray for someone here, that phone in your hand will favor you this week”

    Aafordables wrote, ‘Say no to drugs.’

    beautywowcosmetics wrote, “The bullying comment will still come from Nigerians.… Make una stop to dey bully this boy!!”

    badboyjasonx wrote, “Y’all worried on how he looks but he got money more than y’all mom and dads…. clock that”

    bebeto_ cityrock wrote, “Genuine friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.”

    aiv10 wrote, “His label had better keep an eye on him cause they’ll explain tire if anything happens to him. Especially after exposure from Mohbads death”

  • It is difficult to combine being a family man and musician – Rudeboy

    It is difficult to combine being a family man and musician – Rudeboy

    Popular Nigerian Singer, Rudeboy has said that it is difficult to combine being a family man and  musician.

    The singer made this known during an appearance on Adesope live show.

    The 45-year-old also noted that some of his peers ought to have retired from music, adding that musicians don’t stay active for long.

    He said, “In the old ways of doing music, by now people like us suppose don retire.

    “There’s always a time for everything in life. Things will always happen. If you are a celebrity and you think people will always see you like an angel, trust me you’re not going anywhere. There are times that something would be against you. It’s always like that.

    “Every top artist has had their share of criticisms and scandals. Even the up-and-coming ones, too, will suffer the same fate someday. It’s a normal thing [in the entertainment industry]. But what matters is your personality and how you handle issues.”

    Rudeboy rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of the P-Square duo with his twin brother Peter Okoye, aka Mr P.

    The group first split in 2016 but reunited in 2021. In August 2024, Rudeboy confirmed that P-Square had broken up again after his twin brother Peter accused him and their elder brother, Jude Okoye of diverting the group’s funds.