Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

We’re not mates, you met me in industry, Samklef blasts Davido Popular music producer Samuel Oguachuba aka Samklef has slammed Davido over allegations that he leaked the video of his wife and twins on the internet. Davido chided the producer-turned-blogger after he shared a clip of Davido and his wife, Chioma with their twins leaving the hospital in Atlanta, USA. Reacting in a video message shared via his Instagram page, Samklef denied leaking the video while reminding him of being his boss in the music industry. He described Davido’s reaction as “pathetic and childish.” Samklef said: “First of all, I’ve…

SON Trains over 400 SMEs to Promote Export The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has said that it trained 400 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on standards to enable them compete globally and earn forex.  This, it said, will further mitigate the forex crisis currently experienced in the country, “as more export earnings will help in revitalizing the national economy.” The Director General of the organisation, Mallam Farouk Salim, who stated this during the question and answer section at the general sensitisation and training for MSMEs, themed: “Products Competitiveness: Driving Home-Grown Economy Via Standardisation,” noted that competition is what…

I’m lost without my Mom: Wizkid cries out Afrobeats star, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has revealed that his mother’s death was the deepest pain he had ever felt in his life. Recall that Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023 in London. The Afrobeat star who changed his Instagram profile photo to his mother’s photo, said the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’. He said, “The pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m lost but I pray God will comfort every one of us. I’m…

I had love chemistry with Tupac- Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett American actress Jada Pinkett Smith has confirmed that her late friend, rapper Tupac Shakur, held a special place in her life. During an interview with media personality Christal Jordan, the 52-year-old talk show host referred to Tupac as her “soulmate friend,” emphasizing that their connection was not romantic. She stated that there was no romantic chemistry between them and that their bond was based on friendship, love, and trust. Pinkett expressed her belief that if past lives exist, she and Tupac had shared some experiences together. She also highlighted…

“If I bring Business Idea To You, You Can Power It, I Will Be Turned On” – TolaniBaj Confesses Reality TV star, Tolani Shobajo, popularly known as TolaniBaj, revealed in a statement what would happen to her body if a business proposal is supported by someone with financial strength. Her statement was made in an exclusive chat on ‘Bhad and Boujee’ weeks after her eviction from the recently concluded BBNaija All Starsedition show. Speaking in the chat with a fellow lady whose name hasn’t been revealed, she said, “if you cheat on me, I’ll cheat on you. If I’m able…

‘BBNaija’ star Neo Energy donates to prisoners in his Warri hometown Neo the philanthropist [IIG/Neo_Akpofure] They say, “Charity begins at home,” and NeoEnergy definitely understands that.  Big Brother Naija star Neo Akpofure recently visited his hometown in Warri, and made sure to show some love to inmates in the correctional facility through his foundation. Akpofure, who spent a lot of time with his warden mother in the prisons when growing up, deemed it necessary to give back to society while he was in Warri. In the picture posted on his Instagram account, he posed in front of the correctional facility…

Kano conducts mass wedding for 1, 800 couples The Kano State Government on Friday conducted a mass wedding of 1,800 couples comprising widows, divorcees, and spinsters selected from across the 44 local government areas of the state. A total of 3,600 men and women have tied the knot under the mass wedding scheme sponsored by the state government. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Leader of Kwankwasiyya, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other prominent personalities attended the wedding at the Emir’s palace. Governor Yusuf said the event was a testament to the state’s dedication to promoting cultural traditions and social cohesion while providing…

I’m lost without my Mom: Wizkid cries out Afrobeats star, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has revealed that his mother’s death was the deepest pain he had ever felt in his life. Recall that Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023 in London. The Afrobeat star who changed his Instagram profile photo to his mother’s photo, said the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’. He said, “The pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m lost but I pray God will comfort every one…

I’m lost without my Mom: Wizkid cries out Afrobeats star, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has revealed that his mother’s death was the deepest pain he had ever felt in his life. Recall that Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023 in London. The Afrobeat star who changed his Instagram profile photo to his mother’s photo, said the pain of losing his mum ‘hurts deeply’. He said, “The pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m lost but I pray God will comfort every one of us. I’m…

Join the dialogue: The 2023 Financial Times Africa Summit Financial+Times+Africa+Summit The Financial Times is set to host its yearly Africa Summit on October 17, 2023, at London’s Claridge’s Hotel. The Summit, which will gather a prestigious line-up of businesses, policymakers and thought leaders from Africa and around the world is widely recognised as one of the most important international forums for serious and productive discussion about the continent’s challenges and aspirations.  The last decade has seen the optimism of Africa Rising give way to concerns of stagnation, debt, conflict and food insecurity. Yet many of Africa’s economies have continued to…