Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has appealed to singer Burna Boy to secure the release of his colleague, Speed Darlington....Read Full Article >>➤

Recall that 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 order for his release, has elicited mixed reactions both online and offline. Joining the call for the rapper’s release, socialite Bobrisky appealed to Burna Boy to intervene, stressing that 45 days in detention was enough punishment.

On his Instagram Story, Bobrisky wrote:

“I just wanna mind my business this year and stay away from anything that connects with Nigerian celebrities. But my soft heart won’t stop me from thinking of many things.

“Pls Burna Boy, forgive Speed [Darlington]. Pls, prison is not a nice place. I don’t think he has money for a VIP section cos it’s expensive.”

’45 days in prison is enough’ – Bobrisky begs Burna Boy to release Speed Darlington ...Read Full Article >>➤

Singer Darkoo has called out Peter Okoye of the P-Square duo for allegedly sabotaging her new single. Darkoo, in a viral post on her X handle, accused Peter Okoye popularly known as Mr P of taking down the video of her newly released song ‘Focus On Me’ on YouTube....Read Full Article >>➤

Recall that ‘Focus On Me’ was released on January 2, 2024, and was taken down over copyright infringements. Expressing her disappointment, Darkoo claimed that Okoye was acting out of spite because she didn’t accede to his request to be featured.

She further explained that Peter refused to be appeased, despite promising to make him a part of the remix.

“My music video was taken down for 6 days by Peter of P-SQUARE in an attempt to completely sabotage the song. I have all necessary clearance for the sample.

“They are receiving 50% yet Peter wanted to be featured on the song. He even created his new verse for it, and told me not to speak to his brothers, Paul and Jude Okoye.

“But Mr P completely switched on me as soon as the song dropped. He started causing problems because he want to be featured on the track. Even when I wanted him to be on the remix but that wasn’t enough for him. Instead he chose to act out of anger and try to sabotage it because I didn’t bow to his demands. It is sad and disappointing.”

As of the time of this report, Peter Okoye is yet to react to the allegation as he makes the news for controversial reasons again with the last being the dispute with his twin and senior brother, Paul and Jude Okoye.

Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, has explained why he left the music industry. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Arinze stated that he didn’t leave music because he failed at it but to focus on acting. “I didn’t fail as a musical artist....Read Full Article >>➤

I left music on my own volition. If I wanted to do music, I would have continued. “I read theatre art at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife. I left school, I did well. I went into my music on my own volition. When I decided to concentrate on my acting career, I concentrated on my acting,” he explained.

Arinze said he will be making a comeback in the music industry in the future.

However, he explained that his return to music wouldn’t be for commercial purposes but for passion.

“I can always go back to music. I didn’t fail. I’ve two albums. I suspended it [my music career]. When I feel it’s time, I will go back. I still sing. The voice is still there.

“I will be going back to music but I won’t be coming into it for commercial reasons. I will return to music just because I want to sing, not because I want to make money,” he added. ...Read Full Article >>➤

Nigerian singer, Blackface, has said the notion that he accuses his colleagues of stealing his intellectual property for fun was flawed, stressing that none of those he has accused has denied committing the crime...Read Full Article >>➤

. He said most of his colleagues are jacking his songs because they love his vibe. However, he mentioned that they were doing it wrong by not crediting him.

Speaking in a recent interview with TVC, Blackface said, “People jack my vibes. They love them. It’s not their fault. If I was not me, I would be jacking me too.

“All my songs are being jacked because when you release a song it becomes a published work. The songs are all registered. There’s no song that’s released that’s not registered. Once it is in the public domain, it’s a published work. Was it published before your work?

“It’s not about whether I’ve viable proofs or not. The truth is that the action is wrong. So many Nigerian artists have jacked my songs. And these people that I’ve complained about, they have never for once denied it. So you people would have seen that and say there’s an iota of truth in what Blackface is saying.” ...Read Full Article >>➤

Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tems have been nominated for the 2025 NAACP Awards....Read Full Article >>➤

Other Nigerian stars honored at this year’s award include Actress Ayo Edebiri.

The 56th edition of the NAACP Awards event which is scheduled for February 22, will be held at the Pasadena Civic Centre, California.

Wizkid who bagged two nominations for his song ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring Brent Faiyaz, include Outstanding Duo or Collaboration and Outstanding International Song.

Burna Boy and Usher were nominated for Best Collaboration for their song ‘Coming Home’. While Tems ‘Love Me JeJe’ secured her nomination for the ‘Outstanding International Song’ category for her song ‘Love Me JeJe’.

Actress Ayo Edebiri was nominated in five categories including Outstanding Voiceover, and Outstanding Actress in Comedy Series.

While South Africa singer, Tyla is up for Outstanding New Artist.

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems nominated for 2025 NAACP Awards ...Read Full Article >>➤

American singer Chloe Bailey has spoken about her recent visit to Nigeria and her public outing with Burna Boy, which sparked relationship speculations.
Recall that Burna Boy and Chloe fuelled relationship rumours after they were recently spotted holding hands while leaving a club in Lagos last December....Read Full Article >>➤

Reflecting on her visit to Nigeria in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Bailey said she had “the best time” in the West African country.

“Nigeria was so beautiful. I had the best time. Yes, I was in the club with Burna Boy. The nightlife was so many colours, so many lights, so many cameras,” she said.

When asked whether her outing with Burna Boy was for fun or if they were dating, Bailey responded: “I am a grown woman. I had a great time in Nigeria.” ...Read Full Article >>➤

Famous Canadian hip-hop star, Drake, has been named the “biggest rapper of the 21st century” by Billboard....Read Full Article >>➤

The ‘Hotline Bling’ crooner topped the list of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century recently released by the American magazine.

Nick Minaj was the only female rapper on the list.

Drake’s rival, Kendrick Lamar was ranked eight.

Eminem ranked second, Kanye West claimed third, Nelly was fourth, and Jay-Z rounded out the top five.

Full List:

1 Drake
2 Eminem
3 Ye (Kanye West)
4 Nelly
5 Jay-Z
6 Lil Wayne
7 50 Cent
8 Kendrick Lamar
9 Nicki Minaj
10 Ludacris

Billboard names Drake ‘biggest rapper of 21st century’ ...Read Full Article >>➤

Counsel for embattled Nigerian singer Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington, has expressed readiness to meet his bail conditions imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja....Read Full Article >>➤

Deji Adeyanju and Partners stated that they would be at the Force Intelligence Bureau, FIB, with a surety to fulfill Darlington’s bail conditions.

The law firm disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, FIB, DIG Galadanchi, in Abuja, dated January 8, 2025.

On December 23, 2023, Justice Liman directed the police authorities to charge Darlington to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.

This order followed the rapper’s arrest on November 27, 2023, while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State.

His arrest was linked to an alleged verbal abuse of Afrofusion star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy.

Darlington’s counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed that Burna Boy was responsible for his arrest.

Darlington had taunted Burna Boy over his affiliation with embattled United States rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

This led to Darlington’s initial arrest. Upon returning to Nigeria, Darlington vowed never to back down on criticising the Grammy Award winner because of his association with the embattled Diddy.

However, Adeyanju’s chamber reminded the DIG that Darlington’s continued detention was unlawful.

The letter, titled “Re: Unlawful Detention of Darlington Achakpo,” reads in part: “As you are no doubt aware, the Federal High Court, per Hon. Justice M. S. Liman, on the 23rd day of December 2024, directed the police authorities to charge our client to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.

“A copy of the order is attached herein for ease of reference. On January 6, 2025, the court reiterated the order and urged the police authorities to release him to the lead counsel, our own Marshal Abubakar, who shall produce him in court for trial.

“Although our client was served with a bail term on January 6, 2025 (a copy is attached herein), requesting him to produce a Grade Level 16 Civil Servant, Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Mazi David Ihuoma, Esq., were at the FIB on January 7, 2025, with a surety to fulfill the bail conditions you imposed.

“However, events and happenings on that day left much to be desired, as several calls and messages sent to you by Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Deji Adeyanju, Esq., were left unanswered and without response.

“Please note, dear DIG, that Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Mazi David Ihuoma, Esq., will be coming to the FIB on January 8, 2025, with a surety to fulfill the bail conditions you imposed.

“Whilst anticipating your favourable response and maximum cooperation, please accept our esteemed professional regards.” ...Read Full Article >>➤

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering effective governance in Kano, dismissing concerns about political pressure or the 2027 elections....Read Full Article >>➤

This is contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director General, Media and Publicity, Kano government house. This statement follows speculation about alleged plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to influence the next elections in the state.

“What I am worried about is not re-election,” Governor Yusuf stated. “I am more concerned about delivering the dividends of democracy on the mandate given to me in this first tenure. I want the good people of Kano to judge me by my performance at the end of this tenure.”

The Governor criticized what he described as attempts by opposition figures to create political unrest in Kano. Referring to past election outcomes, he underscored the resilience of his New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), which had achieved sweeping victories in 2019 and 2023 despite lacking political incumbency at the time.

“We know those people who were massively rejected in both 2019 and 2023,” Yusuf noted. “We won against them at a time when we had no political office—not even a councillor. But Allah made it possible for us to win with a landslide victory.”

He also warned the APC leadership in Kano against using inflammatory language, urging them to avoid scaring voters ahead of the next elections.

“I am destined to be a Governor. It is my total belief and submission to the will of Allah that if He so wills, I will serve a second term. If not, I won’t. So why should I bother myself?” he asked rhetorically.

The APC has faced significant setbacks in Kano since the NNPP’s rise to power. In the 2023 elections, the party lost key positions, including the governorship, two senatorial seats, 18 of 26 House of Representatives seats, and 26 of 40 State Assembly seats.

The Governor’s remarks signal his intent to remain focused on governance while dismissing political maneuvering and speculation about 2027.

Kano Gov. Yusuf dismisses re-election pressure, prioritizes first-term mandate ...Read Full Article >>➤