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Afro-Pop star ‘Dan Lu’ has released his first single this year which addresses the persistent haters head-on. The title of the song is ‘Onse’ and was produced by Tricky Beats and BFB while the video has been directed by Athume. _Ondinyoza andinyozeee Ondikonda andikondeee Singasangalatse onsee Ineyo sindalama_ goes the Chorus of the song.
Queen Dami, the estranged spouse of the late Alaafin of Oyo State, Oba Lamidi Adeyeye, has criticized his daughter, Adeyemi Adebisi Aminat, regarding her assertions about the paternity of her child. According to GistLover’s report from last week, Adeyemi Adebisi highlighted the contradiction in Dami’s public shaming of others concerning child paternity, while she herself is allegedly unaware of her child’s father. Adebisi accused the former Queen of purchasing the child from Port Harcourt and emphasized that the silence of the palace does not imply ignorance. She further asserted that the dignity of the Alaafin’s throne should not be undermined and cautioned Dami against provoking her.
Multi-award-winning rapper ST is set to release a new music video tomorrow, ahead of his highly anticipated album launch concert on February 1. In a message to his fans, ST shared on social media: "Stay tuned for the official release this Thursday at 10 a.m." One fan responded: "Why wait until Thursday? Please release it now and end the suspense!" Another added: "The king is back. We love you endlessly; you always make us proud." ST, widely regarded as the king of Gambian music, is expected to draw thousands of fans from across the country to his album launch concert.
Well-known rapper Speed Darlington talks about repentance a few weeks after his release from prison. He had spent two months behind bars for making negative comments about famous singer Burna Boy. The singer, who claims to have found salvation, says that God is real. He believes he has felt God’s presence and encourages others to look for Him, assuring them that God will always be there. He said … “God is real. God is King. I don experience am. I know. Go close, I’m telling you. He is the only place, the only person that can take care of all your problems. Try and let me know. God is real. God is real; God is King.”
Last year, Olamide became the first African rapper to receive a Grammy nomination. His song with Asake, ‘Amapiano,’ was nominated in the first-ever Best African Music Performance category but did not win; the award went to Tyla for ‘Water.’ In other news, Nigerian RnB star Tems has made history by receiving three nominations for the 67th Grammys. She is the most nominated Nigerian artist this year, with nods for Best African Music Performance, Best Global Album, and Best RnB Song. Tems is also the first Nigerian female artist to have a Grammy-nominated album, as her debut project ‘Born In The Wild’ is recognized in the Best Global Album category. Tems is the first African artist nominated in the RnB category for her single ‘Burning.’ This achievement also makes her the first African female lead artist nominated outside of global categories. She now holds the record for the most Grammy nominations for a Nigerian female, totaling 6
The Nollywood industry has been thrown into fresh mourning over the sudden death of actress, Pat Ugwu. Naija News understands the death of the 35-year-old actress was confirmed by veteran actor, Emeka Okoye via his Instagram account on Wednesday. Okoye expressed regret that he would not be able to work with Ugwu again and prayed for God’s protection and long life for his other colleagues. Announcing her death, Emeka wrote: “Rest in peace sis. Pat ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we no get to work again? Death whyooo ? God please ???. Rest in peace PAT. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. God please protect all my colleagues especially those am close to. This unusual Death is frightening . I proclaim life to everyone close to me this 2025 in the precious blood of Jesus. Amen.”
Nigerian comedian Ghe Ghe recently sparked debate with his views on modern relationships during an appearance on the "Honest Brunch" podcast, hosted by Nedu Wazobia. Ghe Ghe expressed that marriage has shifted from being a partnership to a means for many women to escape poverty or secure financial stability. He stated, "Marriage today is like a trap. It’s often just a way for women to escape poverty or find someone to fund their lifestyle. Men need to think carefully before walking into this financial burden." Nedu challenged Ghe Ghe by referencing his parents’ marriage, but Ghe Ghe maintained that the institution of marriage has evolved significantly over the years. He explained, "Back then, marriage was a partnership. Women were pillars of support, managing the home, farming, and raising the family while men took on leadership roles. Now, it’s a different story. The dynamic has changed, and not necessarily for the better."
a remix by G-Migos featuring O’Kenneth. The remix elevates the original track with O’Kenneth’s energetic lyrics, blending catchy hooks with gritty drill beats. It is now streaming on all platforms and is expected to be a hit as 2025 begins, particularly among hip-hop fans. The collaboration highlights G-Migos' prominent role in the Ghanaian drill scene
Egyptian actor Ahmed Elawady shared Friday on Instagram the official teaser for his upcoming TV series "Fahd El Batal". The cast also includes Aida Riyad, Lucy, Safaa El-Toukhi, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Haggag Abdulazim, Mahmoud El Bezzawy, Myrna Noureldin, Essam Elsaka, Sarah Salama, Caroline Azmy, and more. It is scripted by Mahmoud Hamdan, directed by Mohamed Abdel Salam, and produced by Synergy. "Fahd El Batal" marks Elawady and Hamdan's second collaboration after working on the 2023 TV series “Haq Arab," which achieved great success during its premiere in the holy month of Ramadan. It also witnesses the third collaboration between Noureldin and Elawady's after Season 4 of "Hekayat Banat S4" (2020) and the TV series "Al Hosan Al Aswad Building" (2017). Work on "Fahd El Batal" is underway and is set to debut during the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon.
Sophie Momodu, the mother of Davido’s child, along with Carolyn Hutchings, made notable appearances in the inaugural episode of the third season of the Real Housewives of Lagos. This episode has achieved the distinction of being the most streamed title in Nigeria and Ghana within the first 24 hours of its release. It ranks third on the Top 10 list across Africa, which includes countries such as Kenya and South Africa, and has established a new record on Showmax for the highest number of views on the first day in Nigeria and Ghana, surpassing the previous record set during Season 2.
Yoruba Nollywood actress Motilola Akinlami shared a scary near-death experience. She talked about the struggles she faced before her birthday on Tuesday, January 21, on her verified social media account. The actress stated that her birthday meant a lot this year after going through several attacks and threats to her life. She talked about her 28 days in the hospital and expressed her gratitude for surviving the challenges. She wrote: This BIRTHDAY is a special one because I’m alive, because I survived numerous attacks, plenty threats to life.
The year is off to a great start for Samthing Soweto's fans and followers. The star took a break from social media following reports that DJ Maphorisa was exploiting him. The two went back and forth, and fans rallied behind Samthing Soweto. Taking to his X page after a few months off, the singer hinted that his team is finalising an EP set to drop soon. He wrote: "True, my team and I are wrapping that up. Update coming soon."
