‘Yeba’ came through in September 2017. By December, it was one of the biggest songs of the holiday celebrations. By January, it started getting criticism from a section of Nigerians arguing that it promoted sexual assault. A Twitter user with the name Maryam Laushi, wrote: “Honestly I shudder whenever I hear the ‘Uncle stop touching’ bit. I thought I was the only one. Very molestey and rapey. And counter consent. Already dealing with such issues in our society, we don’t need Nigerian pop culture promoting it in that way.” Kiss Daniel has however clarified the meaning of it all. “D…
Author: David Folami
Lil Wayne is the father of at least a few children, but he says none of them are named Dwayne Brown, a 15-year-old boy whose mother Keiotia Watson believes the Young Money boss fathered him almost 16 years ago. Now, Weezy’s demanding a new trial in the paternity suit filed by Watson. According to reports, Watson filed the paternity suit against Weezy back in 2015. She says she had sex with him back in June 2001, and as a result, got pregnant with her son Dwayne, whom the site reports she named after Weezy’s government name, Dwayne Carter. Now, in…
Tyga turns up the “Temperature” in Thailand in the romantic video for his latest single. Directed by Jayga Rayn, the stunning visual kicks off with T-Raww driving around town, before he’s seen romancing his girl, played by Costa Rican model Juliana Herz. In between scenes of the pair on a beautiful beach at sunset and riding a motorcycle, Tyga stands on a rooftop overlooking a sea of skyscrapers and smog. After fun in the sun, T-Raww and his leading lady paint the town red in the evening. From meeting on a helipad surrounded by dazzling lights to getting up close…
California fish and wildlife agents have seized Chris Brown’s pet monkey from his Los Angeles home. Capt. Patrick Foy says Friday that investigators determined the singer didn’t have a permit for the capuchin monkey, named Fiji. He posted an Instagram video last month showing his three-year-old daughter, Royalty, cuddling with the monkey. Foy says that prompted a half-dozen calls to the wildlife department from concerned people. Foy says Brown agreed to cooperate. Agents served a search warrant Jan. 2 at his home. Foy says Brown wasn’t there but had employees hand over the monkey in a cage. Fiji is now…
Cardi B hit a Billboard milestone this week, making her the second woman since Beyoncé to do so. Four songs from the “Bodak Yellow” rapper simultaneously placed in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the second week in a row. At No. 5 “Bodak Yellow,” was among them, while her featured spot on G-Eazy’s “No Limit” with A$AP Rocky placed No. 2, “Motorsport” with Migos and Nicki Minaj placed No. 3, and “Bartier Cardi” with 21 Savage dropped two spots to No. 9. When Beyoncé did this, it was for “Formation,” “Sorry,” “Hold Up,” and “6…
After returning to her regular workout posts, Khloe Kardashian is now revealing what she does as part of her pregnant fitness regimen. With Khloe Kardashian star confirmed in December she is pregnant with her and boyfriend and Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson’s first child together. Many have commented on social media how healthy and fit Khloe looks as a pregnant mom-to-be. After she confirmed her pregnancy, and after months of largely staying out of the spotlight, the reality star resumed posting regular videos of her working out. Throughout her pregnancy, Khloe has kept up with her fitness regimen, whose intensity…
Cassper Nyovest and Davido have recorded new music. The song was recorded in Davido’s house, and it is produced by Fresh VDM, the man who is responsible for OBO’s smash hit record ‘FIA’. Nyovest is in Nigeria for the Soundcity MVP Awards festival, where he won the award for the Best Hip-Hop artist in Africa. He also gave a performance at the award ceremony. Davido was also successful at the event, picking up the trophies for the Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and African Artist of the year. Cassper had to extend his stay in the country…
As Benue State does not stop mourning those that were lost to the recent killings by Fulani herdsmen on January first and second, Yemi Alade has joined them. She shared pictures of the coffins and the tomb of an 8yr old as well alongside, mourning those that were lost. As bodies of the victims were given mass burial on Thursday, January 11, many wept for the loss of lives. Reports have it that the corpses of the victims arrived IBB Square, Makurdi for funeral rites.
The nominees for the 2018 Brit Awards have been announced, with Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran receiving several nominations each. Lipa is nominated in five categories — British breakthrough artist, British female solo artist, British album of the year, British single and British artist video of the year — while Sheeran is up for four: British male solo artist, British album of the year, British single and British artist video of the year. Nomination list includes …. British Artist Video of the Year Anne-Marie, “Ciao Adios” Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams/Katy Perry/Big Sean, “Feels” Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson, “Symphony”…
Though it’s unlikely she lived there or even spent a single night on the premises, mononymic Barbadian international pop supernova Rihanna seeks a deep-pocketed tenant for a Spanish-modern mini-compound in a prime area of West Hollywood, Calif., that’s come available for lease, as noted the eagle-eyed property gossips at The Observer, at $16,500 per month. The singer, actress and fashion and beauty entrepreneur, née Robyn Fenty, purchased the property in early August 2017 for $2.75 million, quickly experienced a real estate change of heart and flipped it back up for sale less than three months later at $2.85 million. Set…
She is back to her usual self. Kim Kardashian gave her social media followers quite an eyeful on Sunday. The 37-year-old reality star flashed her impressive cleavage in a photo she captioned ‘Morning’ along with a sunshine emoji. She had strung on three necklaces, two of which were medallions and one of which had metallic lettering reading: ‘PABLO.’ Kim’s husband, Kanye West, released a record in 2016 entitled The Life Of Pablo – his seventh and most recent studio album. Kanye is Kim’s third husband – preceded by Damon Thomas and Kris Humphries – and the pair of them are…
Prince Tonye Princewill, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, said recently that Gov. Nyesom Wike would no longer fool Rivers people with mere budget speech. “Gov. Wike presenting a budget speech is nothing new; what will differ this time is, we will no longer be satisfied by hearing a budget speech. “I will not even talk about the importance of why a budget needs to be made public because it is the equivalent of saying why we need to breathe air to survive. “If Rivers people do not know, why Wike, cannot hide our budget, then…
Muhammadu Buhari has hailed top industrialist and Chairman of the Eleganza Group of companies, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya on his 78th birthday. Buhari felicitated with all business associates, family and friends of the astute businessman. Buhari also noted that through vision, hard work and entrepreneurship, Okoya had completely altered the business landscape of Nigeria, and West Africa, by starting a cottage industry in the early 70’s that blossomed into a multi-billion naira empire, with a strong household name. He commended the Aare of Lagos for his generosity in providing for the less privileged, especially scholarships for people to further their…
Ayo Fayose has blasted the his Kaduna state fellow governor, Nasir El-Rufai for leading six other Governorsto beg President Buhari to run in 2019. He said “No fuel, killings in Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Rivers, etc. But some people’s response to all these is to endorse President Buhari for second term. What a way to treat Nigerians with contempt.” He also said that the campaign by the Governors for Buhari to run in 2019, in the wake of killings by herdsmen, is unfair to Nigerians. We wait Nasir’s reply.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the media to be mindful of its reportage of electoral events during the 2019 general elections. Mr Sam Olumekun, a rep, said that this would have “a great effect on facilitating credible elections and corresponding social order’’. “Some reports on the process were not properly investigated, and some basics facts were glossed over,’’ INEC chief said. “We expect the media, being a veritable tool for information disseminating, to ensure that they apply a professional acumen to their reports so as not to leave prospective voters helpless and confused due to distorted information.…
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has issued a serious warning to all officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to steer clear of politics. “Leave politics to the politicians and concentrate on your chosen career” he noted. Buratai said ” it is pertinent to state that the recent gains of the Nigeria Army in the North-East and other internal security operations all over the country is expected to present the challenges of a growing rank of criminal elements and criminal activities”. “Such challenges were characterised by kidnapping, assassination, sabotage, armed robbery and other act of terrorism, he noted while urging them…
Senator Shehu Sani has blasted the killing of 10 people allegedly by herdsmen in Birnin Gwari Local Government of Kaduna state. Sani said “There’s a fresh attack by Gunmen in my constituency, Birnin Gwari LG, Kaduna state today, killing scores of people. “My condolences to the families of the deceased. I will surely raise this on the floor of the senate on our resumption, Insha Allah.” Senator Shehu Sani had earlier called on President Buhari to forget about calls for him to run in 2019, and fix the herdsmen problem.
The Presidency has warned the public on the existence of a fake Twitter handle purportedly belonging to President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Femi Adesina said already a fake message was being circulated on the fake twitter handle. The statement read: “The spurious message seeks to justify attacks by herdsmen, saying they were only defending themselves. “Evil doers and enemies of our country are obviously at work, seeking ways to further advance their pernicious acts. “The message is denounced in its entirety, and President Buhari stands by his earlier condemnation of the killings in Benue and other parts of the country as…
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged Nigerians to ignore religious and political differences to promote harmonious and peaceful coexistence. The governor also called for peace, harmony and sustainable development at the state and national levels. “Peaceful coexistence and religious harmony will be enhanced, if clerics, leaders and ordinary citizens can live by example in their day to day activities. ”Peace is a necessary requirement for development. He asked Islamic and Christian clerics to enlighten their followers on the importance of peaceful coexistence.
Tunde Bakare has released a letter written by a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, informing him of impending attacks by Fulani herdsmen, 18 months ago. He said that the President and his team have failed in the area of security. Bakare also said “By not advancing and vigorously executing policies aimed at pre-empting or preventing these killings even with sufficient warnings: I am reminded of the open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari by a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada and Second Republic senator, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher. Permit me to quote excerpts from that letter: “Your…