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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 …

The Federal Government has set December 2028 as the final deadline for Nigeria’s complete transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting. The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in Abuja while speaking on the country’s digital switchover programme. Ebuebu said the December 2028 date will mark the final analogue shutdown across the country. He explained …

Organizers of Big Brother Naija have announced that season 11 of Africa’s biggest reality show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, with a record-breaking grand prize of ₦160 million awaiting the eventual winner. The announcement was made during a press conference on Wednesday, where MultiChoice revealed details of the new season, including the broadcast schedule, prize package, sponsors and voting …

Controversial Nigerian disc jockey and TikTok personality, Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has been arraigned before a court in Ogba, Lagos, for allegedly threatening the life of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The social media personality was brought before magistrate MF Onamusi on Friday on three charges bordering on alleged threat to murder, conduct likely to …

Afrobeat singer Sean Dampte has sparked new conversations online after calling on Nigerian media platforms to temporarily suspend promotion of South African entertainment content, while sending a blunt message to young Nigerians about the importance of hard work. The singer made the remarks during a recent radio interview, where he discussed the need for Nigeria to place greater value on …

Actress and producer Funke Akindele has narrated how she took up different jobs as a student while studying at the University of Lagos to survive and support herself. In a recent interview with BellaNaija, the award-winning filmmaker said she taught herself how to do nails by observing people in Yaba. He recalled a painful incident where a customer slapped him …

Nigerian Afrobeat artist Ceezay Yung has released his latest single, Spark, an uplifting anthem that combines infectious beats with a powerful message of resilience, ambition and self-belief. Released via eLXR Music, Spark is more than just a feel-good record. Behind its energetic production and catchy melodies lies an inspiring reminder to stay focused, overcome life’s challenges and never lose sight …