Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has appealed to singer Burna Boy to secure the release of his colleague, Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington was arrested after suggesting that Burna Boy had an illicit relationship with embattled American music executive Diddy in a bid to win a Grammy. Darlington’s continued detention, despite a court …
Olamide becomes first African rapper to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify
Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has surpassed 1 billion career streams on Spotify. He is the first African rapper to achieve the feat, thanks to his incorporation of Afrobeats in his music and collaborations. Last year, Olamide also made history as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His collaborative hit with Asake, ‘Amapiano’ …
Alec Baldwin Sues Prosecutors Over Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting Case
American actor, Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust. He is suing the defendants, including special prosecutor Kari Morrissey and Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. …
“Gospel Star Moses Bliss Welcomes Baby Boy with Wife, Marie”
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie, have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. Sharing the news on Friday, January 10, Moses expressed his gratitude, saying, “This is the doing of the Lord. We are in awe of His mercy. Join us in thanking God for blessing our …
Doja Cat become 2nd highest selling female rapper in history
American rapper Doja Cat has surpassed her colleague Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history. Nicki Minaj remains the highest-selling female rapper in the United States and worldwide, according to Billboard. Cardi B has also dropped to number four in the U.S. but ranks third globally. Billboard ranked Nicki Minaj, Doja …
TikTok Confirms U.S. Shutdown by January 19 Unless Supreme Court Intervenes
TikTok has officially announced plans to shut down its operations in the United States by January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block or delay the ban. “Absent such relief, the Act will take effect on January 19, 2025,” TikTok stated in a December 9 legal filing. “That would shut down TikTok—one of …
Speed Darlington petitions DIG over continued detention
Speed Darlington, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, asking him to comply with a court order on his continued detention. The Nigerian singer, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo, has been in detention over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking of fellow artiste, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, …
Jay-Z asks court to sanction lawyer Tony Buzbee for filing ‘false’ rape lawsuit
Jay-Z is seeking legal sanctions against attorney Tony Buzbee, accusing him of filing a false rape lawsuit that has damaged his reputation. In a motion filed by his lawyer Alex Spiro, Jay-Z claims Buzbee failed to conduct even basic due diligence before pursuing the case, which accuses Jay-Z and Diddy of drugging and raping a …
Mark Zuckerberg Shelves Meta’s Fact-Checking Unit: A Look at the Shift to Community Notes
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced a dramatic shift in its strategy to combat misinformation, inspired by Elon Musk’s approach on X (formerly Twitter). The company plans to discontinue its long-standing partnership with independent fact-checkers in the United States, with potential plans to extend this change globally pending regulatory review. …
Speed Darlington drags IGP Egbetokun to court, demands N300m
Embattled Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sued the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun following his alleged unlawful detention. Darlington was arrested and detained by the police following his comments about singer, Burna Boy. He was accused of defaming and cyberstalking Burna Boy. After being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja …