Author: Iyanda Odunola Esther

Adekunle Gold is scheduled to release his debut single in 2024 following the triumphant release of his fifth album, “Tequila Ever After,” which was followed by one of the largest tours for a Nigerian artist in 2023.On Monday, February 19, 2024, renowned music producer, performer, and label head Don Jazzy revealed the details of Adekunle Gold’s upcoming song on Twitter. With the release of the track on February 21, Adekunle Gold hopes to start the year off with a dance-worthy success. The song is an uptempo blend of Fuji and Amapiano. His fans on X also noted that the teaser seemed…

Omowumi Dada has stated that she has always liked the law and would have pursued a profession as a lawyer if she hadn’t discovered acting in a recent interview with Shock Ng at the viewing party of her most recent feature film, L.I.F.E. “I would be a lawyer if I weren’t an actor. Well, I’ve always enjoyed the law because I adore fighting for human rights. She remarked, “I have always loved speaking out for people and I am a big believer in doing things correctly.In the movie L.I.F.E, Dada, and Efe Irele play two ladies who desire life would…

A Tribe Called Judah, a comedy-drama by Funke Akindele, has made ₦1.4 billion at the Nigerian box office thus far. The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria released a report earlier today, Monday, February 19, 2024, stating that the film grossed ₦6 million from February 9 to February 15, 2024, bringing its total to ₦1,401,483,233. After making its debut on December 15, 2023, A Tribe Called Judah is currently in its tenth week of release in Nigerian theaters, continuing to hold the title of the highest-grossing Nigerian film ever. In UK theaters, the full-length film has also brought in ₦144 million. According…

Abimbola Osundairo, a Nigerian living in the United States, has stated that American actor Jussie Smollett trained him for when he wanted to ask him and his brother Ola Osundairo to beat him up. In a recent interview, the professional boxer described how the concept came to be with media personality Chude Jideonwo. He revealed that he had been grooming Smollett in advance, and that, contrary to how the public saw the incident, Smollett had urged him and his brother to rough him up. “I can 100% say that it was grooming and that he was trying to groom me…

Despite the country’s present economic downturn, Yul Edochie, a Nigerian actor turned pastor, has reassured his countrymen that everything will be OK.On February 16, 2024, Edochie posted an encouraging message to his fans and followers on Instagram, saying that things will become better in Nigeria. He also asked them to help people in need in the post. He stated, “Yes, everywhere get as e be for Naija now, but all will be well. Things will get better. We pin it here. In the meantime, anything you can do to support others, please don’t hesitate to do it. Life is short.…

The singer Tiwa Savage has revealed her struggles with deteriorating vision. The Afrobeats artist opened up about her struggles over the last two to three years on Instagram on Thursday, stating that her impaired vision has made reading more challenging for her. She discovered that while her short-range eyesight is troublesome, her long-range vision is somewhat decent after speaking with an optometrist in London. Tiwa Savage revealed that to address the issue, she bought a set of recommended glasses.“Guys the last two or three years, I have been noticing that I will be squinting sometimes and when I read some stuff, it…

Teddy A and Bam Bam, the power couple on Big Brother Naija, have shared which music they think best captures their special bond.The pair was asked several questions about their relationship, including which music best captures their love, as part of a Pulse Nigeria series honoring couples on Valentine’s Day this year. Teddy A selected Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” and Bam Bam danced in her seat while singing the song.Their friendship started after the couple met during the fiercely competitive third season of Big Brother Naija in 2018. When Bam Bam first met Teddy A, he appeared to be the…

This Easter, Niyi Akinmolayan’s Anthill Studios and Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao will premiere the Yoruba epic film Beast of Two Worlds (Ajakaju). In an exclusive interview with ShockNg, Eniola Ajao revealed that while the upcoming film is an indigenous production, it will nevertheless take a unique approach from previous works. “Beast of Two Worlds is a retelling of the epic tale with a morally significant lesson to be learned. “I’m sure the Nigerian audience would love it—it’s a movie that was made with so much love and passion,” she said. Beast of Two Worlds, directed by Odunlade Adekola and Adebayo Tijani,…

Joeboy has experienced tremendous commercial success after breaking through to the public in 2019 with his hit song “Baby,” making him one of the biggest names in Afrobeats music. Joeboy was asked about Nigerian artists’ reluctance to collaborate with numerous songwriters on a song, a process that is more widespread in the West, by Beat FM host Osi Suave during an interview.Osi brought up the observation that performers appear to feel that if they work with songwriters, they will lose the respect of their fans. According to Joeboy, even if hiring songwriters is becoming less of a taboo in Nigeria,…

After their fight in January 2024, Portable’s fourth baby mama, Ashabi Simple, has reassured him that she is not giving up on them.Simple expressed her unwavering devotion to the singer in a touching Valentine’s Day post, emphasizing that she would stick around even if he tried to push her away. “I won’t leave,” she declared, expressing her love. I’m not going to give up. And whenever you need me, I’ll be here for you. You may not believe it. You can attempt to push me away because you believe I’ll simply walk away, but that is untrue. If there are…