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The Afrobeat music scene has been thrown into turmoil since renowned artist Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, sparked a storm on the microblogging site X.com. In an incendiary tweet, Wizkid targeted two iconic figures in the Nigerian music industry: Davido and Mavin Records boss Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy.
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The legal saga of singer R. Kelly has taken another turn with an unequivocal decision from a federal appeals court in Chicago. Justly sentenced to 20 years in prison for charges involving minors, Kelly sees his hopes of freedom further dwindling.
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Since the end of her marriage to Bill Gates in 2021, Melinda French Gates has been the subject of speculation regarding her love life. However, despite persistent rumors, it appears that a new relationship with Jon Du Pre is not on the horizon.
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In a world where music transcends borders and unites cultures, Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people of 2024. He is featured in the icons section, alongside iconic figures who have left their mark on history through their art and activism.
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The Nigerian film community is gearing up to bid a final farewell to one of its most iconic pillars, Mr. John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr. Ibu. The announcement of his elaborate funeral ceremony, spanning five days, has captured public attention, offering a glimpse into the magnitude of the tribute that will be paid to…
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The Nollywood community holds its breath as tragic news of the presumed drowning of renowned actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, spreads across the media. Early reports from SaharaReporters indicate that the 39-year-old actor allegedly perished while attempting to cross the River Niger aboard a motorboat during a film shoot.
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The Hausa-language film industry, known as Kannywood, is in mourning following the tragic death of veteran actress Saratu Gidado, more affectionately known as Daso. This news has deeply shaken the hearts of fans and members of her family.
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Renowned Afrobeat singer and producer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recently caused a stir on social media by announcing the acquisition of a private jet. In a tweet that quickly circulated across the internet, Davido unveiled his latest acquisition: a brand-new Bombardier Global 7500 private jet, with an impressive value of $75 million.
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The recent operations carried out by Homeland Security Investigations agents at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ residences in Los Angeles and Miami, as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, have captivated global attention. These interventions, conducted in full view of cameras, quickly turned the case into a national spectacle, prompting the public to closely follow the…
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido finds himself at the center of controversy following an April 1st article falsely claiming he had been arrested for drug-related offenses. In a strong reaction to this prank, the 31-year-old artist expressed his intention to take legal action against the creators of this misleading publication, which quickly spread, leading to a flood…