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  • Zinoleesky ends 2022 by acquiring a new mansion

    Zinoleesky ends 2022 by acquiring a new mansion

    Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Oniyide Azeez, better known as Zinoleessky, has described his acquisition of a new mansion in 2022 as a startup to his 2023.

    The ‘Loving You’ crooner took to his Instagram page to share pictures of his new mansion and as he gave thanks to his creator while noting that his 2023 has started already

    “Thank You Lord, My 2023 Already Started,” Zinoleesky stated.

    On his Instagram page, the 27-year-old musician unveiled the ritzy edifice, with two wonder rides parked in the compound.

    Rolling out the photos on his official IG page, he thanked his maker for making it possible for him to acquire a new house.
    Zinoleesky ends 2022 by acquiring a new mansion
    The “Loving You” hitmaker joyfully expressed that his 2023 has just begun.

    Fans and colleagues have swarmed his Instagram comment section to congratulate him on his newest acquisition.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Zinoleesky is currently signed to Naira Marley’s record label, Marlian Music Imprint.

    The Marlian Music Records signee’s latest input began its ascension on December 24, with his “Grit & Lust” EP also sitting at the top of the album rankings.

    “Personal” was released on December 16 as the lead single for Zinoleesky’s ‘Grit & Lust’ EP which was released on December 23 with visuals to “Personal” accompanying it.

    Announcing his most recent accomplishment, the Marlian singer shared a screenshot from Top 100 Nigeria Apple Music chart showing his song on the number spot with the caption: “No. 1 song and No.1 album in Nigeria, ara nkami”.

    Sharing the same post on Tuesday, the proud singer said: “Ekaro oo … Topboy dey greet una.”

    See his Instagram post below
    Zinoleesky ends 2022 by acquiring a new mansion

  • Wizkid frees himself to fans during Asake’s show in Lagos

    Wizkid frees himself to fans during Asake’s show in Lagos

    Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has shown love for his fans as he allowed them to snap pictures with him, without a bouncer, during Asake’s show in Lagos.

    The More Love, Less Ego (MLLE) crooner recently touched down in Lagos and made sure to make an appearance at singer Asake’s second Flytime show.

    In a video, the singer was standing just beside Flytime boss, Cecil Hammond, who was also enjoying the performances on stage.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that fans who spotted Wizkid did not let him be as they took turns approaching him for allowing them take pictures with him.

    Howeve, social media users reacted to the development.

    abujagurutv said: “The way he allowed the selfies I almost thought it wasn’t Big Wiz .” koko_papping said: “This one wey wiz no carry bouncer,abi my eyes dey pain me.”

    pidginblog101 said: “Dem for put red carpet for where wizzy deh na.” olamideafolabi17 said: “Eeeeeeeiii gawd oooooo this bros too soft .”

    kizzy said: “Make una allow am enjoy the show naw , una wan blind am with una phone light.” bobby_yung_m said:

    omoba_whyte said: “If been Humble is human, this is the real definition… some will never allow you come close or they even stone you with whatever they are holding because of ordinary autograph.”
    Wizkid frees himself to fans during Asake's show in Lagos
    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time.[4][5] He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of his church friends formed.

    In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He later rose to the limelight after releasing “Holla at Your Boy”, the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011), which also spawned the singles “Tease Me/Bad Guys” and “Don’t Dull”.

    In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. The album was supported by six singles, including the song “Jaiye Jaiye”.

    Wizkid left E.M.E. after his contract expired. In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single “One Dance”, which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries.

    The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. In March 2017, he signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records; and released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side, later that year. The album was supported by five singles, including “Come Closer” featuring Drake.

    In 2018, he was featured on the song “Checklist” by Normani and Calvin Harris, which reached number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

    The following year, he was featured on Beyoncé’s project The Lion King: The Gift on the single “Brown Skin Girl”, which also reached number-one on the World Digital Song Sales chart, and won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

    In October 2020, he released his fourth album, Made in Lagos, which received commercial success and acclaim,[8] reaching number-one on the Billboard World Album Chart.

    The album includes the single “Essence” featuring Tems, which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached the top ten following a remix released by Justin Bieber. Wizkid’s fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022.

    By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.

  • Hoodlums damage Portable’s white Range Rover in Lagos

    Hoodlums damage Portable’s white Range Rover in Lagos

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, famously known as  Portable, on Sunday, clashed with hoodlums after realizing that his white Range Rover was severely damaged and its windshield shattered.

    Portable had gone to perform at a show at the Ijegun area of Lagos on Sunday when some hoodlums vandalized his car.

    The Zazuh zeh crooner was highly infuriated upon seeing that his car was damaged and openly confronted the hoodlums in a video where he was seen ranting and hurling abuses at them.

    Meanwhile, people tried to calm him down in the video.

    The reasons for damaging the car cannot be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

    Recall that the singer’s Range Rover had earlier this year been damaged during a clash with some youths.

  • After alleged split, Davido and Chioma step out in style

    After alleged split, Davido and Chioma step out in style

    The rift between Nigerian music star, David Adedeji Adeleke, aka Davido, and his ex-fiancee and celebrity chef, Chioma Avril Rowland, appeared to have become a past after they were seen stepping out in style at the weekend.

    The 29-year-old singer proposed to Chioma but the engagement later went sour after news broke out that he fathered a fourth child with an American model and make-up artiste, Larissa London.

    Over the weekend, Chioma broke the net when she stepped out in style for Davido’s concert rocking his new 30BG pendant worth millions.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Davido had opened up on why he wants to marry Chioma.

    In a video that surfaced online, the “Assurance” crooner is heard telling friends about his decision to wife Chioma who is his third baby mama.

    He said: “Because she is the most beautiful woman in the world. She feeds everyone in my house, the gate man, my sisters, my friends everyone. She is the boss lady. She arranged the house and she is not afraid of anything” Davido said.

    Davido and Chioma have been engaged since 2019 and in a chat with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio live, Davido talked about their wedding plans.

    The couple had fixed their wedding for July 2020 but due to the coronavirus pandemic, they have had to postpone their big day.

    In his talk with Ebuka, Davido said: “Honestly, corona messed plans up because it was meant to be in July. I have decided probably sometime next year. For now, I want her to work on her business while I work on my album and the kids. I want everything to balance first”

    Speaking on how long himself and Chioma have known each other, the “FEM” singer said: “I have known Chioma for about seven years. We have been dating for about five years. Lati introduced me to Chioma. We went to the same school, Babcock University. We started as friends but I got so used to her and she got so used to me as well. She is a great cook as well.”

    Davido has two other children from two baby mamas and he discussed how he is able to maintain a balance in his home.

    According to him, all his kids are equal and he was friends with all his baby mamas before the children came along.

    He went on to say that things are not perfect as there are arguments and fights but the kids always come first.

    He said: “At the end of the day, all my kids are equal. Once I have a kid, everybody is equal. Before I had kids, I was obviously friends with their mothers. Nothing is perfect. I am not going to say that we do not argue or we do not fight, it happens, but the love that we all have for our kids comes first.

    “Imade and her sister talk almost every week. Their mothers ensure that they speak almost every week. Some days ago, Imade was with Ifeanyi in their grandfather’s house. It is not easy, but at the end of the day, as a man, you have to make everybody happy. You just have to be responsible and know what you have to do. Before I engage with anybody I would have known that you are reasonable whether we planned for it or not.”

    Recall that Chioma has a son for Davido namely, Ifeanyi.

  • Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr reveals what keeps her going

    Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr reveals what keeps her going

    Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr, has revealed what keeps her going.

    In an interview, Ayra Starr recalled that in the early days of her career, she used to attend parties she was not invited to.

    Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr reveals what keeps her going

    In her words: “I grew up in different cities—Lagos, Abuja (Nigeria), and Cotonou (Republic of Benin) and it has helped me to infuse different energies into my sound. Cotonou is like a beach; very calm and serene. It is a place where one can get one’s mind together.

    “For creatives like me, Lagos just feels like home. Something is always going on. There is always one party somewhere. I even used to go to parties I was not invited to. There is something about the commotion and the vibe; as if everything is happening at once. It seems like everybody understands the struggle, and they are all working hard.”

    Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr reveals what keeps her going
    Ayra Starr

    The singer also maintained that she always knew music would change her life someday.
    She said, “Ever since I was a child, I knew that one day, music would change my whole life. Growing up, I knew I was going to be a musician. I did not know when or how it would happen, but I knew it would eventually happen.
    “Even when I was around six or seven years old, I used to argue with choir members in church whenever they said I could not be the lead singer. I used to tell them that when I became a super star, they would not be able to tell me that.”

    Speaking on what keeps her going, Ayra Starr, who recently clinched the ‘Viewer’s Choice Awards’ at The Headies said, “The things that have kept me going are God, my family and my friends. Also, I met some amazing people in my label (Mavin Records). It is not just about work; they are my family.”

  • Eedris Abdulkareem successfully undergoes kidney transplant

    Eedris Abdulkareem successfully undergoes kidney transplant

    Nigerian hip-hop star, Eedris Abdulkareem, has successfully undergone a kidney transplant.

     

    This was announced by the management of Abdulkareem, on Monday.

     

    The statement titled, ‘Latest update on Eedris Abdulkareem health challenge’, was shared on Facebook by Myke Pam.

     

    The statement read: “It is with unspeakable joy and undiluted Thanksgiving that the management of Lakreem Entertainment officially releases the news of the successful kidney transplant surgery on Nigerian Hip Hop Czar and activist Eedris Abdulkareem, and his most gracious donor – his lovingly dedicated wife YT, some hours ago.

     

    “Our unalloyed thanks and appreciation goes out to all well-meaning Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, and all his fans from across the globe who prayed for, cared for, reached out to and supported this wonderful couple during this health crisis. May your individual and collective wells never run dry.

     

    “As the recuperation and healing process begins for both of them, with the best that science can offer, under the ever benevolent gaze of the Almighty God, surrounded by the love and care of family, we ask that the prayers and support be sustained as they gradually get back on their feets again.

     

    “In conclusion, we must emphasis the fact that Nigerians are indeed the peak of the pack when the need arises. We as a People are simply awesome, all that we need is good and purposeful governance. Indeed, our God is good…all the time! God Bless Us All. Hon. Myke Pam.”

     

    Abdulkareem was born to a polygamous family in Kano, Nigeria, his father was from Ilesha, Osun State, and his mother was from Ogun State, all in the South Western part of Nigeria, but he adopted Kano State as his state of origin.

     

    He lost his father at the age of two and eight of his elder siblings as time went by.

  • “I’m fully prepared for an orgy in hell”- singer, Temmie Ovwasa

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Temmie Ovwasa, also known as YBNL Princess, has revealed that she’s fully ready to go to hell when she dies, saying “I’m fully prepared for an orgy in hell”.

     

    The singer stated this while reacting to a Twitter user who tried to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to her and told her God loves her.

     

    However, Temmie got infuriated by the tweep and took to her Instastory to warn Christians against preaching to her otherwise she would use dark magic to attack them.

     

    The 25-year-old singer further stated that she is fully prepared to go to hell fire when she dies.

    Temmie

     

    Temmie wrote

    “If your God doesn’t want to eat my ass keep him out of my business, I’m fully prepared for an orgy in hell, we will install AC. Don’t be a bastard.

     

    “I earned my spot with stripes just as Jesus earned his, I will bite you if you fuck with me. I promise.

     

    “Keep your God out of my business if you don’t want to see what’s like to actually deal with principaities and powers, Negative energy is abundant on this planet.

     

    “I will bite you with ease, your pastors will not be able to save you.

     

    “Preach to the people that don’t want your blood.

     

    “Love and light.”

     

    Temmie signed a record deal with YBNL Nation in August 2015 but left the label in 2020 after having a disagreement with the label owner Olamide.

     

    She was born on November 29, 1996 in Ilorin, to a father from Delta state and mother from osun state.

    Temmie

     

    The singer had her basic education at Grace Christian Schools and her secondary school education at Dalex Royal College, both in Ilorin Kwara state.

     

    Temmie studied Medical Anatomy at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.

     

    TheNewsGuru,com (TNG) reports that Temmie became popular in 2015 when Olamide reached out to her via Instagram and was then signed to YBNL record label which earned her the name- YBNL princess.

  • BET Awards: Nigerian singer Tems wins 2022 Best International Act

    Fast rising Nigerian female singer, Temilade  Openiyi, popularly called Tems, has emerged winner of  the Best International Act at the BET Awards 2022.

    The 27 -year-old  talented singer beat compatriot Fireboy, Dave from the UK, Dinos from France, Fally Ipupa from Congo, Little Simz from the UK, Ludmilla from Brazil, Major League Djz from South Africa, and Tayc from France to be crowned winner of the category.

    The 2022 BET awards  ceremony was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The BET Awards celebrate Black excellence in music, culture and sports.

    Speaking after receiving the awards ,Tems urged women and girls to continue on their chosen path, adding that the hard work will soon pay off.

    She said: “Thank you so much for this, thank you so much. It’s an honour… I mean, this is my first award show that I’m winning something and I just want to use this as an opportunity to speak to every single young, old, whatever, every single woman watching this, every single girl watching this at home. Where I’m from, things like this don’t happen.”

    Tems had earlier at the event won Best Collaboration with Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ featuring Justin Bieber.

    Essence was nominated against ‘Every Change I Get’ by DJ Khaled ft Lil baby and Lil Durk; ‘Family Ties’ by Baby Seem ft Kenderick Lamar; ‘Whole Lotta’ by Bia ft Nicki Minaj; ‘Way 2 Sexy’, Drake ft Future and Young Thug, and ‘Kiss me More’ by Doja Cat ft SZA.

    Meanwhile, Nigerian artistes  Pheelz and Firebox DML serenaded guests  at the 2022 BET Awards.

    Tems joins 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy  as winners of  Best International Act at the BET awards.

    Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.

  • Portable warns fans to stop running after his car

    Nigerian fast-rising singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has warned his fans to stop following his car whenever they see him because their actions have gotten out of hand.

     

    The singer revealed that he will rather give his money to grandmothers, widows, and orphans in the village than spray it on them from his car.

     

    Urging his fans to go and hustle, the singer in a video on his Instagram page, angrily declared that most of his fans are thieves and that the old women in the village need his money more than them.

     

    Captioning the video, he wrote: “It’s now getting of hand people running after my car always when passing by. No more spraying of money cause it’s turning to something else . If I want show love I’ll rather go to the village and help those grandmas and kids that really need support.”

     

    Portable, whom the street knows as son of “Shaku Shaku”, Street Problem and Wahala Musician, hails from Ogun State where he grew up with his parents and siblings.

     

    He has been into music for 10 years before his final break through, discovery and recognition from Baddo.

     

    Portable is the new wave in the Nigerian music industry with his new single Zazu Zeh featuring Olamide and Poco Lee.

     

    Portable came into spotlight after he released his debut single Zazu Zeh featuring Olamide and Poco Lee.

     

    He has been in the music industry for a couple of years before he came into prominence in December 2021 after Poco Lee introduced him to Olamide and they did a song together.

     

    The Zazu crooner was introduced to Olamide by Poco Lee and immediately, Olamide picked interest and called up to make a song the next day with him. Song titled “Zazu Zeh” currently street banger.

     

    Portable had uploaded a video of his beautiful wife, dancing to his new song, titled, “All Eyes on Me”. He captioned it, Iyawo Werey Olorin worldwide (meaning, the wife of Werey Olorin).

  • Portable ties knot with Ewatomi at baby’s naming ceremony

    Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has joined the married club as he got wedded on Tuesday to his woman, Omobewaji Oluwaferanmi Ewatomi.

     

    The Zazu crooner’s longtime girlfriend and mother of his child, (Ewatomi) looked miserable, angry and unhappy all through their two-in-one baby’s naming ceremony and wedding.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the couple wore all white as they got wedded in the Muslim way.

     

    However, all through the naming and wedding ceremony, Ewatomi did not smile for once, she looked depressed, angry and irritated which some fans have presumed to be postpartum depression.

     

    However, the aide to Portable was said to have hit a bike man in Ogun with the singer’s Range Rover while rushing to his employer’s second child naming ceremony.

     

    It was gathered that the victim of the accident was rushed to the hospital but did not make it.

     

    The singer and Ewatomi had announced that they were expecting a second child, In March, which would be the singer’s third child as he has another child with another woman.

     

    On June 14, the couple welcomed a baby boy.

     

    Meanwhile, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) observed that since Portable’s rise to fame in December 2021, barely a week passed by without Portable making the news headlines for the wrong reasons.

     

    The Ogun State Police Command on Monday threatened to arrest him if he refused to report himself to the nearest police station immediately.

     

    The command was in response to a viral video wherein Portable ordered a group of youths to beat up a young man at a yet-to-be-identified location in Ogun State.

     

    In the video, the singer said the victim of the attack offended him earlier but forgave him after several pleas.

     

    The victim came under attack after he allegedly called Portable’s wife, saying, “tell your husband to send all those boys around him away as they are not destined to make it.”

     

    The victim reportedly sustained injuries following the attack.

     

    The police, however, frowned at the development, describing it as “barbaric.”

     

    The police spokesperson in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, through a statement, ordered the Zaazu crooner to report to the nearest police station or risk being arrested.