Controversial musician Portable claims he owns 30 mansions in Lagos, Ogun

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Oyegbile, popularly known as Portable, has bragged about owning 30 mansions in different parts of Lagos and Ogun States. He said he is a low-key millionaire who doesn’t flaunt his wealth. The ‘Zazuu’ crooner also said he engages in a lot of philanthropic works because the more he gives to the poor, … Continue reading Controversial musician Portable claims he owns 30 mansions in Lagos, Ogun

Popular musician The Weeknd donates £1.9m for Gaza

Singer The Weeknd has relocated $2.5m (£1.9m) from his charity to the World Food Programme’s humanitarian response efforts in Gaza. The star, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, is also a Goodwill Ambassador. As part of his role, he established the XO Humanitarian Fund in partnership with World Food Program USA. The fund has raised $5m (£3.9m) … Continue reading Popular musician The Weeknd donates £1.9m for Gaza

Irish music star Shane MacGowan is dead

Musician and singer Shane MacGowan, best known as the frontman of The Pogues, has died at the age of 65. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke shared the news in a post on Instagram, saying: "Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of … Continue reading Irish music star Shane MacGowan is dead

Chinese rock music festival draws big crowd in New York

Chinese rock music festival themed Friends From The East kicked off on Saturday night in New York City and cheered up thousands of fans. Harry Shaheen, who studies Chinese and East Asian culture at Harvard University, speaks during an interview at the Chinese rock music festival themed Friends From The East in New York, the United States, Nov 25, … Continue reading Chinese rock music festival draws big crowd in New York

Israel DMW: ‘Ladies begging to replace my ex-wife’

Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has disclosed that ladies are trooping to his DM to apply as a replacement for his estranged wife, Sheila. MEZIESBLOG recalls that Israel recently confirmed his separation from his wife, alleging that she and her family, especially her mum, defrauded him and that she left … Continue reading Israel DMW: ‘Ladies begging to replace my ex-wife’

‘Dad abandoned us, came back to die in our house’ – Terry Apala

Nigerian singer Terry Apala has recounted how his father abandoned him and his siblings with their mum. He said his dad was not part of his life, stressing that he only came back 17 years after he abandoned them and died in their house the same day he visited. The Apala crooner disclosed this in … Continue reading ‘Dad abandoned us, came back to die in our house’ – Terry Apala

Iyabo Ojo: ‘I don’t want to get married to Paul Okoye’

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo said she and her partner, music executive and show promoter Paul Okoye, aka Paulo, are enjoying their relationship despite not being married. She said they don’t want to get married to each other because they feel that “marriage is overrated.” The mother of two spoke in the latest episode of her … Continue reading Iyabo Ojo: ‘I don’t want to get married to Paul Okoye’

How Rapper M.I. met his wife

Popular rapper Jude Abaga, better known as M.I., has revealed how he met his wife, Eniola Mafe, after suffering a terrible heartbreak from his estranged girlfriend. The rapper said he tried to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend but it didn’t work out so he decided to find someone else. He said he went as … Continue reading How Rapper M.I. met his wife

Why Nigerian artists are more successful than other Africans

Ghanaian rapper and singer, Desmond Kwesi Blackmore, aka D-Black, has identified business acumen as the reason Nigerian artists are more successful than their Ghanaian counterparts. He said Nigerian artists are business-driven whereas their Ghanaian counterparts make music just for the love of the art. Speaking in a recent episode of The Afrobeats Podcast, D-Black said, … Continue reading Why Nigerian artists are more successful than other Africans

AWESOME: Paris Hilton names her baby girl after a capital city

Paris Hilton has revealed she has had her second child - a baby girl she has called London. The now mum-of-two said in an Instagram post she was "thankful for my baby girl", along with a photograph of a pink outfit with the name London written on it, with a teddy bear and love heart … Continue reading AWESOME: Paris Hilton names her baby girl after a capital city

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Shakira faces jail term in Spanish tax fraud allegations

Colombian music sensation, Shakira, known as the “Queen of Latin Pop,” is set to go on trial in Barcelona as Spanish prosecutors pursue a tax fraud case against her. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of over eight years for the 46-year-old singer, accusing her of defrauding the Spanish state of 14.5 million euros ($15.7 … Continue reading Shakira faces jail term in Spanish tax fraud allegations

Why Taylor Swift canceled Brazil tour

Taylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro due to "extreme temperatures". The heat index, which combines temperature and humidity, reached 59.7C (139.5F) in the Brazilian city on Saturday. In addition, a fan died before Swift's show on Friday, leaving her "devastated". Ana Clara Benevides, 23, became unwell and later died in hospital. Her … Continue reading Why Taylor Swift canceled Brazil tour

Mayorkun no more at war with Davido

Nigerian singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has spoken on his relationship with former record label boss, Davido, since exiting Davido Music Worldwide, DMW. Speaking in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, aka Taymesan, Mayorkun said contrary to popular opinion, he and Davido have … Continue reading Mayorkun no more at war with Davido

Yhemolee: ‘I love dating gold diggers’

Popular nightlife influencer, Idowu Adeyemi, professionally called Yhemolee, has disclosed why he loves dating a category of women he described as gold diggers. https://twitter.com/Jbrandy_YBNL/status/1725840270091059643?s=20 Yhemolee in a recent episode of the Bhad and Boujee podcast explained that he likes those categories of women because they recognise the value he has to offer. While speaking on … Continue reading Yhemolee: ‘I love dating gold diggers’

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Audiomack: Burna Boy becomes world’s most-followed artist

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has hit another milestone as he becomes the world’s most followed artist on the global music streaming platform, Audiomack. The is as the ‘African Giant’ crooner hit 5 million followers on the platform, making him the first to reach the milestone in Audiomack’s history. A check on … Continue reading Audiomack: Burna Boy becomes world’s most-followed artist