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Big Brother Naija season 11 officially kicked off on Sunday with the unveiling of the first 24 housemates who will compete for the record-breaking grand prize of ₦160 million. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the live launch show featured contestants from different parts of Nigeria, each bringing unique personalities, professions and ambitions to Biggie’s house. Full list of housemates 1. Tram …

Veteran Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate or Kwam1, has broken his silence on allegations that he abandoned his ex-lover, Ogechi, and their alleged teenage daughter, describing any unplanned pregnancies arising from his relationships as a “promo”. The singer made the controversial remark during a live performance over the weekend, reacting to claims made by …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has told women not to feel ashamed of being labeled ‘gold diggers’, and said men should pursue women they “can afford”. She defended women who are financially demanding in relationships, saying they should not feel ashamed of having high standards or be labeled as “gold diggers”. Speaking on a recent episode of The Morayo Show, …

Nigerian music executive and talent manager, Ubi Franklin, has revealed that he struggled with suicidal thoughts and made several suicide attempts after his marriage to Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, ended. Franklin in a video posted on X described the divorce as one of the darkest periods of his life. He also shared the lessons learned from this experience. Watch the …

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has dismissed rumors that she has reunited with her ex-husband, Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The actress addressed the speculation Monday through a post on her Instagram Stories, describing the reports as false and explaining that the videos currently circulating online are old clips shared to create a misleading narrative. His reaction …

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them one of the world’s most polarizing internet figures, were arrested on Saturday in Miami as British authorities requested their extradition on charges of rape and sex trafficking. The brothers were detained by the U.S. Marshals Service on sealed warrants, the agency’s …

It’s no longer news that favorite TikTokers Peller and Jarvis defied trolls by turning social media hate into a love story. The content creators will officially get married on August 1st. In this piece, KEHINDE OSASONA look their journey from romance to the altar. The big guy Social media has been abuzz since Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, …

Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, Davido, has named global icon Rihanna as his dream international collaborator. He made the observation during a live stream interview on Twitch with host @Theboyfromojo. “Rihanna is my dream collaboration, but she’s no longer interested in music. Now she makes billions from her makeup business,” the singer said. Davido acknowledged his admiration for Rihana, noting that a …

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has dismissed widespread rumors that she lost $4 million in an alleged real estate scam in Lagos, describing the story as false and urging fans not to believe unverified information circulating online. The music star hit back after rumors spread on social media that he had been defrauded in a multi-million dollar real estate deal and …

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that season 11 of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will premiere on July 26, with the winner expected to take home a record first prize of ₦160 million. The organizers made this known in a statement on Thursday. According to MultiChoice, the grand prize of $160 million includes a cash sum of ₦100 million …