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Grammy Awards Organizers Pledge Support To Biden, Harris
Recording Academy, Organizers of the Grammy Awards, has pledged to support the administration of Joe Biden, the newly elected United States of America President and his vice, Kamala Harris, in rebuilding and revitalizing the U.S. creative economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Recording Academy (formally the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences; abbreviated NARAS) is...
“People Hardly Believe That I’m Single” – BBNaija’s Dorathy
BBNaija Lockdown season First runner-up, Dorathy Bachor, has again opened up about her single status. While replying co-star, Tochi Oke, Dorathy stated that people hardly believe that she is single. Tochi had taken to his Twitter page to confirm the validity of the popular notion that people always find it hard to believe that fine girls are always single. He then threw the...
I’ll Get Grammy Next Year – Whitemoney Slams Critics
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 winner, Whitemoney has responded to criticisms about venturing into the Nigerian music industry. Whitemoney recently released his song which has stirred reactions from fans online. Some Nigerians commended him, while others asked him to stop trying music and use his prize money for something better, adding that he’s not that talented in that aspect. Responding to...
Nigerian Hilda Baci Dethroned As Irish Chef Breaks Longest Cooking Marathon Record
Irish chef Alan Fisher has dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci from the longest cooking marathon title. Fisher, an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, broke two cooking-related Guinness World Records titles. He claimed the longest cooking marathon (individual) after clocking in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes. That is more than 24 hours longer than the previous record...
Ayra Starr Sets Record As First Nigerian Female Artist To Reach 1bn YouTube Views
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artiste to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. The 23-year-old singer has now overtaken Yemi Alade’s record of 805 million views, making her the most viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on the platform, according to DAILY POST. Leading the numbers is her Grammy-nominated hit single "Rush," which has amassed over...
I’m Not An Ex-convict, Will Spray Money Again – Bobrisky
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has insisted that he is not an ex-convict after serving out a jail term and vowed to spray money again. Bobrisky was released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on August 5 after six months behind bars. A Federal High Court in Lagos had jailed him in April with no option of a fine...
Comedian Cute Abiola Appointed Kwara Governor’s Aide
Nigerian popular skit maker, Abdulgafar Ahmed Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola” has been appointed as the Special Assistant on Creative Industries to the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Recall that Cute Abiola apparently decided to end his career in the Nigerian Navy after being repeatedly detained and arrested for allegedly violating military regulations. He was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified...
VeryDarkMan Summoned By Court Over Mercy Chinwo Defamation Case
Controversial blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been summoned by a Chief Magistrate's Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, over alleged criminal defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The court, in a summons dated March 5, 2025, ordered VDM to appear in person on March 13, 2025, to respond to allegations brought against him by Chinwo. Chief Magistrate...
Reason I Can’t Live With Paulo Okoye – Iyabo Ojo
Actress Iyabo Ojo has explained why she hasn’t yet moved in with her boyfriend, Paulo Okoye. The reality star revealed this during a mother and daughter gist with Priscilla in one of the episodes of The Real Housewives of Lagos. Priscilla queried her delay in living with Paulo Okoye and in response, she stated that they are not yet married and she...
Funke Akindele Defends Hosting Party With Naira Marley, Others Amid Lockdown
Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has given reason she held a party at her house despite the government ban on the social gathering. Nigerians on Sunday called for the arrest of the actress and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, better known as JJC Skillz for disobeying the State and the Federal government orders The actress on Saturday hosted an in-house party...
