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21 Nov

Why Tiwa Savage Returned A Range Rover Birthday Gift

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Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has opened up about her most extravagant gift and why she had to return it. Speaking in an interview on Beat FM, Tiwa revealed that a man once gifted her a Range Rover for her birthday, but she chose to return it because she wasn’t interested in him romantically. “I got a Range Rover on my birthday, but I had to return it because I wasn’t feeling the guy,” she admitted. “I didn’t want to lead him on, and I was scared that if I didn’t entertain him, he might want it back. That wouldn’t look…

21 Nov

Black Sherif Trolls Shatta Wale Over Fake ‘Calvlein’ Underwear

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Dancehall King Shatta Wale became the center of attention last night after sharing photos on social media wearing what appeared to be a fake ‘Calvlein’ underwear. Fellow musician Black Sherif wasted no time mocking Shatta as he reposted the image on Snapchat with a sarcastic tone, accompanied by a sound clip that seemed to poke fun at the situation. This jab from Blacko came as a response to Shatta Wale’s earlier critique of his fashion choices. Shatta had previously commented that in Blacko’s quest for uniqueness, some of his outfits “do not make sense” and suggested he seek a stylist…

21 Nov

Social Media Ban For Under-16s ‘On The Table’ In UK

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A possible ban on social media for under-16s in the UK is “on the table”, the technology secretary Peter Kyle has told the BBC. Speaking on the Today programme, on BBC Radio 4, he said he would “do what it takes” to keep people and in particular children safe online. He also announced further research into the impact tech such as smartphones and social media was having on young people, claiming there was currently “no firm, peer-reviewed evidence”. Kyle has spelt out his priorities in what he called a “letter of strategic intent” to the regulator Ofcom, which is assuming extra powers under…

21 Nov

Diddy Faces More Than Two Dozen Lawsuits As He Sits In Jail

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Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently in federal custody awaiting trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. His arrest in New York came amid a series of civil suits alleging sexual assault and physical violence, some going back to the 1990s. More than two dozen people have filed lawsuits against the rapper, accusing him of using his influence in the entertainment industry to do everything from drugging, assaulting and raping people. The latest batch of lawsuits include allegations from two men who were underage at the time of the alleged sexual assaults. Both described being hopeful that Mr…

21 Nov

Marriage Kills Careers Of Artistes – Nigerian Rapper Phyno Says

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Nigerian rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has shared his opinion on celebrities getting married. The Alobam crooner described music as a “jealous and tasking” career, emphasizing that juggling marriage or any other career with it is incredibly difficult. According to him, most celebrities’ careers crash when they get married. Speaking in a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, Phyno said: “Check everybody, statistically, I feel so [most celebrities’ careers crash when they get married]. “Music basically is a jealous career. That’s why people drop out of school to face music. The ones that had to…

21 Nov

Regina Daniels Had Pastors, Oil Barons As Suitors Before I Met Her – Ned Nwoko

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Ned Nwoko, the husband of actress Regina Daniels and senator representing Delta North, has affirmed Daniels’ earlier revelation about having numerous suitors before their marriage. In October, Daniels disclosed she had over 20 boyfriends before meeting Nwoko. Supporting her claim, the actress shared on Instagram a video of Nwoko recounting the suitors she had before their union. In the video, Nwoko, in a conversation with friends, acknowledged that Daniels had 20 suitors, including prominent figures such as pastors, oil magnates, and film producers. Despite their advances, he commended Daniels for maintaining her virtue and expressed gratitude to her mother, Rita Daniels, for…

20 Nov

“He Doesn’t Answer My Manager’s Calls” – Ayat Refutes Collaborations Claims By GTA Boss

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Ghanaian musician, Kirani Ayat, has discounted recent claims made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman, regarding an agreement following their copyright infringement case in 2022. Kirani Ayat had accused the government of using portions of his music video in a tourism promotional video without his consent. The video which was posted on X by the President Nana Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 on the occasion of World Tourism Day, featured scenes from the music video for Ayat’s single ‘Guda’. When he finally met with the GTA and got compensated, the authority also promised…

20 Nov

Agya Koo Is The ‘GOAT’ In Kumawood – Kwaku Manu

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Ghanaian actor Kwaku Manu has described his colleague, Kofi Adu, popularly known as Agya Koo, as the greatest of all time (GOAT) in Kumawood. In a viral video shared on TikTok on November 18, 2024, Kwaku Manu said that no matter the character Agya Koo portrayed, he consistently delivered with skill and flair. He said Agya Koo has dominated the movie industry for over ten years. Sharing profound insights about the veteran actor, he said Agya Koo has had numerous opportunities that others in the Kumawood film industry have not experienced. “Agya Koo is exceptionally talented; even former President John…

20 Nov

I Apologise For Calling Efia Odo An Industry Machine – Sista Afia

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Musician Sista Afia has apologized to Efia Odo for labelling her as an industry machine. She says it’s so unlike her; however, she was peeved, and that led her to degrade her fellow woman in that matter. On whether she intends to make peace with Efia Odo, Sista Afia who was speaking on Kofas Media’s podcast Girls Aloud said “all the things you see,adey have fun. This industry machine that I said for now I wish I didn’t say it. I apologise to her”. She traced the genesis of her “beef” with Efia Odo to when she performed with Shatta Wale in London. According to…

20 Nov

Reggie Zippy Reunites With Ex-Wife To Celebrate Daughter’s 10th Birthday

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Ghanaian musician and former Britain’s Got Talent contestant, Reggie Zippy, has found a new reason to smile after reuniting with his ex-wife Edith Ward and his 10-year-old daughter. The family reunited to celebrate their daughter’s 10th birthday anniversary. An elated Reggie Zippy shared pictures from the celebration and expressed his appreciation to the ex-wife for making it possible. He wrote; “Mum and dad with the birthday Princess Dior last night after family reunion dinner to celebrate Dior’s 10th birthday. There is peace, love, joy and harmony for our children and us parents too. "Thank you, Edith, for this wonderful opportunity…