Why I ventured into music – Skit maker, Taaooma

Why I ventured into music – Skit maker, Taaooma

Taaooma, the popular skit maker, recently revealed her motivation for venturing into the music industry. She explained that she started creating music because she wanted to use her own songs in her skits instead of relying on songs by other musicians. Taaooma shared this during her appearance as a guest on The Leaderboard podcast hosted … Read more

I auditioned for Big Brother Naija five times before I was selected – Phyna

I auditioned for Big Brother Naija five times before I was selected – Phyna

Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, recently revealed that she had auditioned for the reality show five times before being selected. During her appearance on MTV Base Sparks alongside Whitemoney, the winner of BBN Season 6, Whitemoney mentioned that Phyna had used a certain aspect of his personality to enhance her own … Read more

JAMB: She lied to me – Mmesoma’s dad apologises over forged result

JAMB: She lied to me – Mmesoma’s dad apologises over forged result

Romanus Ejikeme, the father of Mmesoma Ejikeme, the candidate accused of faking her JAMB result, has issued an apology to Nigerians and the board. Mr. Ejikeme expressed his disappointment that his daughter had lied about her JAMB scores and acknowledged that she did not reveal the truth to him early enough. He mentioned that he … Read more

JAMB: Innoson Vehicles withdraws scholarship to Mmesoma

JAMB: Innoson Vehicles withdraws scholarship to Mmesoma

Innoson Vehicles has announced the withdrawal of the scholarship awarded to Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme in light of her admission to forging her JAMB UTME score. The decision to withdraw the scholarship was based on Innoson Group’s commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition. The Head of Corporate Communications and Affairs of the Innoson Group, Cornel … Read more

We’ve been vindicated – JAMB declares as Mmesoma acknowledges she forged UTME result

We’ve been vindicated – JAMB declares as Mmesoma acknowledges she forged UTME result

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an official statement in response to the findings of the Commission of Inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government to investigate the Ejikeme Mmesoma UTME result saga. JAMB stated that the report vindicates the board, reaffirming that its system remains uncompromised. The board expressed regret … Read more

JAMB: ‘Mmesoma forged her result unaided’ – Panel submits report, demands apology

JAMB: ‘Mmesoma forged her result unaided’ – Panel submits report, demands apology

The panel constituted by the Anambra State Government to investigate the controversy surrounding Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma’s JAMB result has released its findings. According to the report, the panel determined that Mmesoma forged her own result without any external assistance. Comprising professors and ICT experts, the panel made several recommendations. One recommendation is that Mmesoma should … Read more

Mmesoma: I support sanctions imposed by JAMB – Ezekwesili

Mmesoma: I support sanctions imposed by JAMB – Ezekwesili

Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has shared her reaction to the findings of the committee established by Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo to investigate the saga between JAMB and Ejikeme Mmesoma regarding her UTME result. Ezekwesili expressed her support for the sanctions imposed by JAMB on Mmesoma, seeing it as a necessary deterrent … Read more

UTME Fraud: She learnt from our leaders – Charly Boy reacts to Mmesoma saga

UTME Fraud: She learnt from our leaders – Charly Boy reacts to Mmesoma saga

Charly Boy, the maverick singer, has responded to the controversy surrounding UTME candidate Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, who admitted to using her phone to inflate her score to 362. Following the release of JAMB scores and the announcement of Nkechiyere Umeh as the candidate with the highest score, Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, … Read more

Bobrisky undergoes butt enlargement surgery

Bobrisky undergoes butt enlargement surgery

Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has undergone another body enhancement surgery. Bobrisky took to Snapchat to share a video of himself undergoing a butt enlargement procedure. In a separate post on his verified Facebook page, he expressed that despite being scared of the surgery’s pain, he is determined to continue … Read more

Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to sell out US stadium

Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to sell out US stadium

Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African musician to sell out a stadium show in the United States. The Grammy award-winning artist successfully sold out the Citi Field Stadium in NYC, USA, which has a capacity of 41,000, during his recent concert. Burna … Read more

I went to university to make my mum happy – Singer TY Bello

I went to university to make my mum happy – Singer TY Bello

TY Bello, a popular singer and photographer, has revealed that she pursued a university education primarily to fulfill her mother’s wishes. She admitted that her original plan after graduation was to become a successful hairstylist, as she had always been creatively inclined from a young age. TY Bello shared that she began writing songs when … Read more

‘Affliction will never rise in your homes’ – May Edochie breaks silence on son’s death

‘Affliction will never rise in your homes’ – May Edochie breaks silence on son’s death

May Edochie, the first wife of renowned Nollywood actor and director Yul Edochie, has broken her silence after the tragic death of her son, Kambi Yul-Edochie. Kambi passed away on March 30, 2023, after experiencing a seizure while playing football with his schoolmates. May recently returned to social media and expressed her gratitude towards her … Read more

I received threats after Yvonne Nelson said I cheated on her – Iyanya

I received threats after Yvonne Nelson said I cheated on her – Iyanya

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, the Nigerian singer known as Iyanya, has shared that he faced numerous threats following allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson. In Yvonne’s book titled ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson,’ she claimed that their relationship ended due to Iyanya’s infidelity with Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh. During a recent interview with … Read more

U.S city declares July 7 Davido Day

U.S city declares July 7 Davido Day

The City of Houston, located in the United States of America, has officially designated July 7th as “Davido Day” in recognition of the Nigerian afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston made the proclamation, which was announced in a statement released in Houston, Texas. The Mayor declared July 7, … Read more

Why my parents didn’t stop me from going into music – Bayanni

Why my parents didn’t stop me from going into music – Bayanni

Bayanni, a talented singer whose real name is Oladokun Abimbola Elijah, has shared a remarkable story about a prophet who predicted his future in music to his mother. According to Bayanni, the prophet advised his mother not to discourage him from pursuing a career in music and to support his musical aspirations. During an appearance … Read more

Jay-Z acquires Vinicius Jr’s agency

Jay-Z acquires Vinicius Jr’s agency

Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), the sports agency owned by American hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, has successfully finalized the purchase of Brazilian football agency TFM Agency. This acquisition marks RNSI’s venture into the South American football market. Notably, TFM Agency represents renowned football talents such as Vinicius Jr, Martinelli, and Endrick. Following the acquisition, the agency … Read more

My mum approved my erotic role in ‘Ijakumo’ – Actress Lolade Okusanya

My mum approved my erotic role in ‘Ijakumo’ – Actress Lolade Okusanya

Lolade Okusanya, a Nollywood actress, has shared that her mother gave her approval to play an erotica role in Toyin Abraham’s latest movie, ‘Ijakumo.’ Okusanya took on the character of Sharon, an undercover stripper, in this crime thriller. During her appearance on TVC’s program, Your View, she explained that she had sent her mother and … Read more

Like Afrobeats, Nigerian comedy can go global – Basketmouth

Like Afrobeats, Nigerian comedy can go global – Basketmouth

Renowned comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has expressed his belief that the Nigerian comedy industry deserves global recognition, similar to Afrobeats. During the unveiling of the unscripted African Original LOL (Last One Laughing Naija) comedy series, Basketmouth highlighted the potential of Nigerian comedians to enjoy international acclaim. He emphasized his vision of Nigerian … Read more

Why JAMB is after my daughter – Mmesoma’s father breaks silence, makes allegations

Why JAMB is after my daughter – Mmesoma’s father breaks silence, makes allegations

Mr. Romanus Ejikeme, the father of Mmesoma, who is currently embroiled in a controversy over allegations of forging her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, has shared his reaction to the situation. Following allegations by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that Mmesoma manipulated her UTME score of 362, she released a viral video … Read more

Thanks for blessing my song – Davido tells South African singer Musa Keys

Thanks for blessing my song – Davido tells South African singer Musa Keys

Nigerian afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to South African Amapiano artist Musa Keys, who publicly expressed gratitude to Davido for featuring him on his album ‘Timeless’. Musa Keys collaborated with Davido on the track ‘Unavailable’, which is one of the standout songs on Davido’s fourth studio album. Taking to Twitter … Read more