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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of 2Baba's debut solo album, 'Face2Face', singer Adekunle Gold has showered praises on the legendary musician, Innocent Idibia. Adekunle Gold describes the album as the undeniable foundation of Afrobeats, highlighting 2Baba's timeless artistry and enduring influence that continues to inspire musicians across generations. In a tribute shared on his X handle, Adekunle Gold posted the album cover and expressed gratitude to 2Baba, stating: "God bless you, @official2baba! Two decades ago, you released a project that unquestionably set the standard for Afrobeats." Recognized for classics like 'African Queen' and 'Nfana Ibaga,' 2Baba, formerly known as 2Face, launched 'Face2Face' on May 15, 2003, marking his solo career after departing from the group Pla...

It has been reported that a video shoot featuring American rapper Lil Baby in Atlanta was disturbed by a shooting incident. According to local news source 11Alive News, three individuals were injured in a drive-by shooting that took place in Northwest Atlanta near the Hidden Village Apartments. The Atlanta Police Department released a statement confirming that the shooting occurred at 2179 Verbena Street NW during the video shoot. Authorities also verified that three males suffered gunshot wounds in the incident and were quickly transported to the hospital for treatment. The Police Department mentioned that an investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.

Renowned Nollywood star Nkechi Blessing Sunday recently expressed her perspective on the social media conflicts among Nigerian celebrities. Her belief is that celebrities who publicly criticize each other online do so primarily for attention and visibility. During a recent interview with Hip TV, Nkechi Blessing shared, “Regarding the phenomenon of celebrities engaging in public disputes online, I believe it’s a strategy for garnering publicity." She continued, “When they engage in verbal altercations on social media, it is often connected to an upcoming release of a new music single or project. So, when I witness celebrities feuding online, I tend to distance myself as I understand that these scenarios are often premeditated." “At times, it's not fueled by genuine animosity. Rather, it...

Oderhwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, a renowned skit maker and artist, recently shared a personal experience about his relationship. He disclosed that he came close to breaking up with his girlfriend, Emmanuella, when she was pregnant with their daughter. Reflecting on that challenging time, the content creator admitted that he had considered ending the relationship due to the overwhelming demands his girlfriend had during her pregnancy. In a recent YouTube interview with Nuella, Carterefe opened up about this difficult period. He revealed, "I almost broke up with my girlfriend during the pregnancy. The stress was too much, I’m not going to lie. She was making excessive demands and craving weird stuff." Expressing her opinion on the matter, Emmanuella expressed disa...

Ayra Starr, the talented Nigerian singer, recently shared her excitement about meeting the Grammy-winning sensation, Rihanna. During a recent interview with NewsLive Prime, the rising star revealed that she met Rihanna at the Authentic Woman event in London a few weeks back. Ayra Starr expressed her astonishment, confessing that prior to their encounter, she had doubted whether the Barbadian celebrity was actually real. Reflecting on the meeting, Starr remarked, “I have experienced numerous surreal moments in my life. Meeting Rihanna was one of them. I had always viewed her as this almost mythical figure. But seeing her in person made me realize that she is just as human as I am - undeniably beautiful and remarkable." She further added, “Sitting down with her, discussing my journey an...

Victoria Iye, popularly known as Vee from Big Brother Naija and also an actress, recently made an announcement stating her decision to refrain from hugging people. She expressed her concern over the lack of deodorant usage among people when it was affordable, which now makes her hesitant to hug others due to the increased cost of deodorant. Vee mentioned that she plans to resume hugging once the price of deodorant decreases. In a post on her social media handle, she stated, "I've decided to hold off on hugging until deodorant prices become more reasonable. Some individuals weren't using it back when it was N1,000, so one can only imagine the current situation at N5,000." Furthermore, she also expressed her frustration with the rising prices of wigs and the expenses associated with their...