Nigerian Model Becomes First African to Win Mister International Award
Samuel Nwajagu, a 23-year-old model from Anambra State, Nigeria, has become the first African to win the prestigious Mister International title. The historic win took place during the 16th edition of the pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, which featured participants from 47 countries, including debutants Cameroon, England, Benin Republic, and Mali. The Mister International competition, second […]
Muyeez Leaves Dapper Music Over Exploitation
Muyeez has announced his split from Dapper Music, citing exploitation, breach of trust, and inhumane treatment. The rising star, who signed with the label as a minor, claimed that despite releasing two highly successful EPs, he has yet to receive any royalties. In a detailed Instagram statement, Muyeez expressed his frustration, stating that he was […]
Dapper Music Denies Allegations Following Shallipopi’s Split
On December 11, 2024, rapper Shallipopi announced his split from Dapper Music, citing breach of trust and lack of financial transparency. In a press release on his Instagram, Shallipopi claimed that the label forced him into signing a publishing deal with Dvpper Digital, a subsidiary owned by Damilola Akinwunmi, AKA Dapper. He also alleged that […]
Shallipopi Ends Partnership with Dapper Music
Hit rapper Shallipopi has announced his departure from Dapper Music, citing trust issues and lack of transparency in a public statement on December 11, 2024. The Benin-born artist accused the label of mishandling his finances and attempting to lock him into a “forever contract” that would take 30% of his earnings indefinitely. This decision follows […]
Selena Gomez Says “Yes” to Benny Blanco in Romantic Proposal
American singer and actress Selena Gomez is engaged to music producer Benny Blanco, her boyfriend of one year. The singer shared the news on Instagram on December 12, 2024, posting photos of Blanco’s intimate picnic proposal and her stunning marquise-cut engagement ring with the caption, “Forever begins now.” A video on her Instagram story captured […]
Nollywood Actor Williams Uchemba Welcomes Second Child
Nollywood star Williams Uchemba and his wife have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Ethan Chidubem Uchembah, born on December 9, 2024. Sharing the joyful news on Instagram, Uchemba posted a heartfelt video capturing the gender reveal, the hospital moments, and his daughter holding her new sibling. View this post on Instagram A […]
Jamie Foxx Opens Up About His Stroke in 2023 Netflix Special
One year after his sudden hospitalization, American singer and actor Jamie Foxx has disclosed that he suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke. Foxx shared his experience in his newly released Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, revealing that the ordeal began with a severe headache on April 11, 2023. Recounting the incident, […]
Davido Drops Video for New Hit ‘Funds’
Nigerian music superstar Davido is ending 2024 on a high note with the release of his latest single, Funds. Blending Afrobeats and Highlife, the song captures a romantic pledge of love and luxury, sung in both English and Pidgin. Davido promises to spare no expense in treating the object of his affection to the finest […]
Ghallywood actor John Dumelo Wins Parliamentary Seat
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has secured a seat in parliament representing the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. Running on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) platform, Dumelo won the 2024 Ghana general elections by garnering 40,561 votes, defeating incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who received 27,377 votes. This victory follows his narrow defeat […]
Record Labels Leave Boomplay Over Unpaid Royalties
Several record labels, including Sony Music, Orchard, and Awal, are withdrawing their catalogues from the Nigerian music streaming platform Boomplay due to longstanding issues with non-remittance of royalties. Boomplay, one of Africa’s leading music streaming services, expanded to Nigeria in 2015 and has grown to 95 million active monthly users, becoming a popular platform for […]