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  Actress Sarah Martins has thrown shade at her former friends, Judy Austin and Yul, as she mourns late Nollywood actor John Odonwodo AKA Jnr Pope. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Sarah said she doesn’t wish anyone a painful death, not even her ‘’debtors Judy Austin and her stolen husband,'' Yul Edochie.  She wrote ‘“Farewell AKPA SWAG *1 It is well!!! Your only offense was going out on that faithful day to look for daily bread ??? I don't wish this kind of painful death on anyone not even my debtors Judy Austin and her stolen husband”   I don't wish this kind of painful death on anyone not even my debtors Judy Austin and her stolen husband”

  Actress Mary Njoku has called on the Nigerian government to value its citizens and help fight for their rights.  The producer said this while calling out airlines that cancel flights indiscriminately without making an effort to refund passengers their money or pacify the customers affected. In a video she posted online on Saturday, May 4, Mary said she was supposed to fly to Accra this morning by 7am for something that involved her children. She said she got to the airport at about 5 am only for her to be told that the flight had been moved to 6pm. She said the cancellation of flights have led to people losing businesses and others. She appealed to the Minister of Aviation to come up with policies that will put an end to the trend of flight cancellations.    

  Singer Joshua Iniyezo aka Solidstar has opened up about his journey into drug abuse. While appearing on a podcast recently, Solidstar said he went through a lot while battling with drug abuse. According to him, he was introduced to a banned substance called Ice in 2021. ‘’A lot of things happened to me. Young young boys introduced me to a substance, Ice,'' he said   ‘’This substance affected me a lot'' He stated that the drug influenced him so badly that he was beginning to see himself as ‘’a king'' and that he didn't need to pay for any item he purchased. He said one day he walked from Awoyaya in Lagos Mainland to the Oriental Hotel which is on the Island. Recall that in September 2023, the singer's brother took to Instagram to call on Nigerians to help the singer.

Luna DuBois couldn't impress the Canada's Drag Race Season 4   judges with her impression of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby during Snatch Game, which led to the Toronto queen's exit from the show in Thursday's episode.   What some may not know is that DuBois was actually booted from the show on her birthday.   "You can ask Melinda [Verga]   about that," DuBois told Yahoo Canada . "She knew. Everybody knew."   But looking back on leaving the show in Episode 5, DuBois stressed that she's "feeling good."   "It's what the game is," DuBois said. "I usually do handle things like disappointment pretty well, to be honest, in general."   "So I've made peace of it and I had shown most of all the drag that I had taken there. I only had two things left that I had not worn yet, other than my finale gown, which I did get to wear. I showed a lot of Luna, and on top of seeing the fan reaction and

  Actor Christian Keyes has disclosed that he was sexually harassed by a powerful figure in Hollywood for years.   The actor, known for his roles in popular BET TV shows and movies, took to social media to share his personal experience with sexual harassment. He detailed the traumatic encounters and expressed his determination to stand up against such behavior.   Though he declined to name the person, he revealed he has evidences, including recordings, and will release them in due time. Keyes said: “This person was sexually harassing me for years.   “He was claiming he had multiple young Black men on payroll and they just had to show up when he requested them to be there. Clearly, that’s why he felt it was okay to say these things.”   He continued, “It happens. It’s just not women that have to deal with it but it’s also men sometimes. And it will be men tempting men.”   In the 62-minute-long video, Keyes goes on to explain that he has voice recordings from these encounters and

  Renowned Nigerian artist, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe popularly known as Kizz Daniel surprises music enthusiasts worldwide with the release of two highly anticipated upbeat tempo singles titled ‘Twe Twe’ and ‘Too Busy to Be Bae’. Following the success of his critically acclaimed album ‘Maverick’, Kizz Daniel further showcases his versatility and innovative approach to music, blending traditional Nupe tribe influences with contemporary sounds.   The first of the dyad, ‘Twe Twe’ which is a harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity is a vibrant and energetic track that draws inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the Nupe tribe in Nigeria. Kizz Daniel seamlessly weaves traditional Nupe sounds into the fabric of this infectious anthem, creating a sonic experience that is both authentic and exhilarating.     Produced by a powerhouse trio of Ayzed, Killertunes, and Blaise Beats, ‘Twe Twe’ promises to be a cultural celebration that transcends boundaries. With pul

  The 2023 Fashion Awards were held last night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and as usual, the red carpet was a star-studded affair. Celebrities pulled out all the stops, wearing some of the most breathtaking gowns and frocks we’ve ever seen.   Tiwa Savage looked stunning in a short black dress with a flowing veil. The dress was simple yet elegant. Also spotted on the red carpet were Nigerian artist Portable , Nigerian-British rapper Skepta , Ghanaian-English actress Michaela Coel , South Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech , and more.   Michaela Cole wore a white cut-out number by Georgia Medley.  Letitia Wright looked radiant in a glistening silver Prada dress. Her diamond accessories set the look off perfectly. “ The Woman King ” star, Sheila Atim arrived in a black velvet number by Harris Reed that was breathtaking.   In addition to the stunning red carpet looks, there were also some awards given out during the ceremony . Edward Enninful won the prestigious “Trailbl

Singer, songwriter, and music executive Mr Eazi is the latest star to sit with music journalist Joey Akan for an interview on his podcast show, “Afrobeats Intelligence.”   In this second episode of the show’s second season, Mr Eazi gets into the details of what his style of music is about, when he realises the difference in class levels between the people in his environment, luxury as a key component of his brand, what fuels his desire to work hard, his first sense of freedom, and his journey so far.   Mr Eazi talks about cracking the African music business, trying to hide from the limelight for a while, his new album, courting controversy, emPawa Africa, his wife Temi Otedola , the mentorship of his father-in-law, and lots more.   Watch:

  Actor Prince Eke has recounted how people close to him alleged that he lied about being kidnapped years old, to get money from Nigerians.   In a post shared on his Instagram page, Prince Eke said today December 5, makes it eight years since he was abducted along the Ubima road in Rivers state.  He said upon his abduction, his friends and colleagues accused him of feigning the act in order to raise money for himself. ‘’Today marks exactly 8 years I was kidnapped in Nigeria. Along Ubima road in rivers state . I experienced hell on earth . But the greatest experience was that, most of my colleagues and friends alleged that I kidnapped myself to raise money. Pray for life , because if you eventually die . People that you thought were close to you will say so many unprintable things about you. Thank God for the gift of life and grace !''

  Billie Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas O’Connell have received Grammys, an Oscar and just about every award and honor and tribute and kudo young recording artists can imagine in the six years since her debut EP in 2017, but even they can still be awed by a tribute from a respected influence. That happened at Variety ’s Hitmakers celebration in Los Angeles on Saturday, when Elton John’s lyricist of 56 years, Bernie Taupin — who has written the lyrics for everything from “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” to “Bennie and the Jets” and “Candle in the Wind” — paid tribute to their songwriting partnership when rewarding them with the Film Song of the Year honor for “What Was I Made For?,” their song from the summer blockbuster film “Barbie.”   Before an audience that included Boygenius, Joan Baez , Olivia Rodrigo, Victoria Monet and many others (SZA hadn’t arrived yet), the following exchange took place: Taupin’s tribute an

  Lil Wayne is being sued by his former bodyguard who claims the American rapper 'punched' him and 'threatened him with a gun'. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Carlos Christian alleges that Wayne, 41, brandished a semiautomatic rifle and 'threatened to shoot him' during an altercation in December 2021. The guard also claims the hitmaker, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., 'punched him in the ear' during the incident, which took place at Wayne's Hidden Hills, CA home. Christian called the cops at the time and accused Wayne of threatening him with an AR-15, but sources close to the musician denied the incident took place and claimed Wayne didn't even own a gun.   The guard reportedly took the gun threat seriously, as Wayne previously spent time in prison for weapons charges. Christian claims he has incurred medical expenses, lost wages, and suffered emotional distress due to the alleged altercation and is looking

  An Illinois appeals court has upheld the conviction of former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett for orchestrating a hate crime against himself nearly five years ago.   Smollett was convicted in December 2021 on five felony charges of disorderly conduct and was later sentenced to 150 days in the Cook County jail. Smollett had told Chicago police that he was assaulted by two men who uttered homophobic and racist slurs, put a rope around his neck, and said he was in “MAGA country” — ignited a media frenzy as investigators concluded that Smollett had paid the men to carry out the attack. Despite the jury’s verdict, Smollett, who was dropped from the final season of “Empire.” has maintained his innocence.   On a 2-1 vote, the First District Appellate Court rejected his appeal on Friday.   Justice David R. Navarro wrote that Smollett’s lawyers had challenged “virtually every aspect” of his case, including the appointment of a special prosecutor, the jury selection process, and the s

  Nigerian singer, Davido, was today December 1, honoured as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen, at the Georgia General Assembly.   Davido shared a video of the lawmakers giving him a standing ovation when it was announced that he was present. ‘’This morning I attended the U.S. State of Georgia General Assembly meeting with the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia state senate to be recognized as an ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen’ … God is good.''  

  American actress, Keke Palmer has reportedly asked to move her restraining order hearing so she and ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson can resolve their custody issues privately after she accused him of physical and emotional abuse.     According to court documents filed on Thursday in Los Angeles, Palmer, 30, and Jackson, 29, began discussions the day prior and have agreed to continue at a mutually agreeable date' that has not yet been determined.  The pair share a son Leodis, who is nine months.   The pair were due to meet in court over the domestic violence restraining order on December 5 - but now want the hearing postponed until they 'resolve their issues in mediation' per Page Six.     The court documents state the parties 'agree that all orders contained in the Temporary Restraining Order issued on November 9, 2023, shall remain in full force and effect until the hearing' - with a new court date yet to be determined.   Palmer was recently granted a

 The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Police Force have exonerated Nigerian singer, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, of rape and N-power fraud allegations.   This was contained in documents obtained by PUNCH from the two agencies involved, stating that the singer was cleared of the charges after thorough investigations were carried out by the agencies.      In an affidavit deposed by Toheeb Lawal of Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, before the District Court of Abuja, wherein the reports of the Nigeria Police Force Investigation and clearance from the ICPC were marked exhibits A and B, the legal practitioner averred that the police and the ICPC cleared the singer of rape and fraud allegations.   In 2020, the singer was accused of rape, and the Inspector General of Police ordered an investigation into the allegation.   In a report dated November 14, 2023, with case number CR:3000/X/FHQ/ABJ/SEB/T.1/VOL 18/2

  Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, is celebrating his tenth year as an entertainer. In a post shared on his IG page this evening, November 30, the father of a set of twin boys disclosed that he just bought a Rolls-Royce Cullinan to celebrate the milestone. Watch a video of the wonder on wheel below Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, is celebrating his tenth year as an entertainer. In a post shared on his IG page this evening, November 30, the father of a set of twin boys disclosed that he just bought a Rolls-Royce Cullinan to celebrate the milestone. Singer Kizz Daniel gifts himself a Rolls-Royce Cullinan as he marks a decade on stage Watch a video of the wonder on wheel below

 The singer fired back at critics who condemned him for seemingly finding humor in Ye's tune, "Vultures."   Chris Brown is shutting down accusations that he is antisemitic after a video of him laughing and dancing to Kanye West’s new song, “Vultures,” hit the internet.    In the clip , the “Go Crazy” singer was spotted hanging out with Kanye West, who formerly changed his name to Ye, at a nightclub in Dubai. Brown is seen bopping his head to the beat as he stands close to the Yeezy founder, who sings along to his own lyrics.    In the controversial tune, Ye raps, “How I’m antisemitic? I just fucked a Jewish bitch.” After social media users accused Brown of being prejudiced towards Jewish people, the entertainer hit back at his critics on his Instagram stories.    “Let me make this perfectly clear before y’all try to use me as a pawn,” Brown reportedly wrote . Chris Brown and Kanye "Ye" West have teamed up for multiple songs in the past such as "Wa