Popular singer Adekunle Gold has said that getting sacked from his job pushed him to global stardom. He recently opened up on his astonishing rise to fame, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview with NandoLeaks, the “Pick Up” crooner revealed that he was fired from his job as a graphic designer, and the harsh decision stemmed from a company restructure that had nothing to do with his underperformance. According to him, while the reality was a devastating blow at the time, it was the pivotal kick he desperately needed to take a different path. Faced with the…
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Popular Afrobeats singer Simi has said that she is very proud to be a Nigerian. The mother of one recently revealed that it is impossible for non-Nigerians to replicate the culture. Speaking during an appearance on the “90s Baby Show,” Simi shared that her favourite thing about the country is the Nigerian spirit. According to her, the spirit cannot be copied by anyone else because no one can be a Nigerian like a Nigerian. “My favourite thing about Nigeria is just the spirit of Nigerians. You can’t replicate it. Nobody else can be a Nigerian other than a Nigerian,” she…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has shared the reason behind “Ruggedman Acoustic Session Vol. 1,” an acoustic reinterpretation of his classic tracks. The new project, now available on all major music platforms, spices up his biggest hits by breaking them down to their purest form – voice, lyrics, and guitar. Speaking during an interview with Pot-pourri, Ruggedman revealed that the inspiration behind the project was born out of a desire to revisit his legacy through a more intimate and live experience. According to him, the stripped-down production allows listeners to concentrate more on his words and delivery, and the emotion in…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Christianity facing an existential threat in Nigeria. He recently revealed that Nigeria’s salvation lies in responsible leadership, not foreign intervention. Reacting in a post through his X handle, Sowore said that Trump’s concern is misplaced, warning that he shouldn’t reduce Nigeria’s complex insecurity to a religious issue. According to him, the real threat to Nigerians, regardless of faith, stems from decades of corruption, poor governance, and failed leadership. He stated that the nation should have been cited as a country of…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the court ruling stopping it from going ahead with its national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo state, on November 15 and 16. The party recently described the court decision as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, PDP vowed to appeal the decision. According to him, PDP members should ignore the shocking ruling and focus on their preparations for the convention in the near future. “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court…
The United States President Donald Trump has expressed deep concern over the ongoing atrocities against Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world. He recently revealed that America is prepared to defend Christian populations all across the globe. In a press statement on the official page of the White House through X, Trump stated that the United States will not just stand by and allow such acts of violence to continue unchecked. “The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great…
Popular Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr dressed up as her Mavin Records signee Rema for Halloween. She recently shared a photo of herself looking like the “Calm Down” crooner, and fans have been reacting. Both Ayra and Rema are signed to Mavin Records, one of Nigeria’s biggest and most successful record labels, founded by Don Jazzy. Popular for shaping the modern Afrobeats scene, Mavin has been home to some of the continent’s biggest names, from Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal to newer artists like Ayra Starr, Rema, and Crayon. Therefore, when two of the label’s brightest young talents collaborate or playfully…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that no one within his opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would be allowed to use him or his loyalists as bargaining tools in the ongoing internal crisis rocking the party. This comes after a court judgment that halted the party’s planned national convention. Speaking in Abuja while addressing Concerned PDP Stakeholders shortly before a closed-door meeting at his Lifecamp residence, Wike said that no one can use him or his people to negotiate for anything. According to him, those trying to hijack PDP’s leadership structure through impunity and disregard…
Robert De Niro’s daughter Airyn has opened up about the legendary actor’s support since she came out as transgender. Airyn recently revealed that she is grateful for the privilege of having a very supportive father. Speaking during an interview with Them, she shared that her dad is very happy with her decision to transform into a woman, and he even met her boyfriend recently. According to him, Robert De Niro told her how lucky she is to have a man who loves her for who she is in a world where people are dating for selfish reasons. “The support has…
The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, is advocating for regular screening, sustained advocacy and improved support systems for breast cancer patients. She recently revealed that steps must be taken as part of efforts to reduce the disease’s prevalence in the state. Speaking during the commemoration of the 2025 World Breast Cancer Awareness Week held in Umuahia, themed “Celebrating Strength in Every Unique Story,” represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Adaeze Emetu, Priscilla said that courageous breast cancer patients are a beacon of hope. According to her, she can only urge women across the…
