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Divine Ikubor, the famous Afrobeats singer, who is popularly known as Rema has assured Tony Elumelu, the billionaire businessman, that he would bring home the 2024 Grammys.
This commitment was made following Rema’s visit to the billionaire’s multimillion naira mansion where he was well received by Elumelu and his beloved family.
In a video posted on the billionaire’s Instagram story, Elumelu expressed excitement at Rema’s surprise visit.
In a video clip, Rema was captured interacting with the billionaire’s wife and sons, who posed for a photo with the acclaimed singer.
During the visit, Rema presented an exclusive album copy and his merchandise (Air Rema) as gifts, assuring Elumelu of clinching the 2024 Grammys.
Rema also conveyed his gratitude to Elumelu for his significant impact and support in the music industry, emphasizing the immense value it holds for him.
He said: “Thank you for what you have done and the support you have for the music industry. I am grateful, it means a lot to me. This year I am bringing the Grammy.”
Iyabo Ojo, the famous Nollywood actress, has named two actors she desires to shoot a love scene with.
Iyabo made the disclosure during an interview on the latest episode of AY Makun’s Celebrity Quickies.
The actress identified veteran actors, Ramsey Nouah and Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD as two actors she has crushes on.
She also admitted she has a crush on the duo.
She said; “If I were to do a love scene with an actor in Nigeria, it would be RMD. I used to love him a lot. So love scene, RMD still or Ramsey Nouah.”
Adebowale Debo Adedayo, the prominent Nigerian content creator and activist, who is widely known as Mr. Macaroni, has voiced criticism against the Nigerian government for its failure to address the escalating insecurity in the country.
Macaroni was reacting to the death of one of the six kidnapped family members in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
Recall that Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six daughters were kidnapped over a week ago in the Bwari Area Council of the FCT.
One of the victims, Nabeeha, a 400-level biological science student at Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, in Zaria, was killed on Friday by her abductors.
The kidnappers had earlier demanded N60 million ransom, but now increased to N100 million after Nabeeha’s murder.
Reacting to the saddened incident in a series of posts on his X handle, Macaroni said; “It’s so sad to hear about the death of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar.
“Six sisters were kidnapped and one had been killed. What is the government doing to ensure that the remaining five are not killed?
“Where is the value of human lives in Nigeria? How many more must die? How many more Nigerians will be sacrificed on the altar of irresponsibility and recklessness?
“The life of every Nigerian matters. The government must rise up and put an end to this barbarism.”
Charles Oputa, the veteran Nigerian singer, who is also known as Charly Boy, has reacted to Terry G’s retirement from music.
Recall that Terry G announced via his Instagram page on Saturday that he has quit music.
Reacting via his X handle on Sunday morning, Charly Boy said fans won’t accept Terry G’s retirement from the music industry.
He disclosed that a meeting was already being held in respect of Terry G’s retirement.
Charly Boy wrote in Pidgin: “Terry G, why naah? Who make u vex Abegi?
“People dey hold meeting on top dis ur announcement. Guys no go gree ooo.”
Yemi Alade, the popular Nigerian singer, has played down the comparison between her and colleague, Tiwa Savage.
The ‘Johnny’ crooner had taken to her X (formerly Twitter) page to relish her performance at the opening ceremony of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast, when a fan commented that she was better than Tiwa Savage.
Not impressed by the fan’s comment, Alade urged him to support and celebrate them both, stressing that they are both “winning.”
She described comparison as “the thief of joy.”
The fan wrote, “U better than Tiwa [Savage].”
Yemi Alade replied: “Comparison is the thief of joy. We’re both winning…. celebrate and support us all.”
VeryDarkMan, the popular social media critic, has made a new claim about Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh.
He claimed that Tonto Dikeh is the person behind the controversial, faceless blog, GistLover.
Recall that VeryDarkMan was recently dragged to the police by Dikeh over his claim that the actress and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, were not sincere in their interest in late singer Mohbad’s case.
However, he was later released after interrogation.
Speaking in a video message shared via his X handle on Saturday, VeryDarkMan said Tonto Dikeh was the one who released his pictures in police custody and even posted them on Gistlover, making it seem like he was a “criminal” despite the police warning her against such.
He said he is willing to prove in a court of law that Tonto Dikeh is the one who has been terrorising celebrities through the faceless blog, GistLover.
“Tonto Dikeh is Gistlover. And I can prove it. I’m ready to go to court anytime. Tonto Dikeh is Gistlover, she has been the one posting different celebrity news and everything. And I am saying it with my full chest,” VeryDarkMan said.
Tonto Dikeh is yet to react to his accusations as at the time of filing this report.
Oche Gabriel Amanyi, the Nigerian singer who is popularly known as Terry G, has announced his retirement from music.
Announcing this in a video message shared via his Instagram page on Saturday, Terry G explained that he is quitting music because his career was no longer a successful one.
He appreciated his fans for their support over the years, stressing that his decision might hurt them but it was for his best interest.
He said, “A big thank you to my fans for staying through with me all these years. I really appreciate you all. It been amazing years back-to-back. Thank you all for the love.
“But I’m about to make a big announcement. I know it’s going to hurt a lot of people but I’ve my personal reasons. I’m quitting music. I’m done. And I really appreciate you guys for showing me so much love.”
Iyabo Ojo, the popular Nollywood actress, has opened up, revealing that she prefers alcohol as breakfast to tea or coffee.
According to her, she loves “to drink beer a lot.”
Speaking in the latest episode of Celebrities Quickies posted on comedian AY Makun’s YouTube page, Ojo explained that she has two bars in her house because of her love for alcohol.
She said, “Once I wake up, the first thing I do is drink water. I’m not a fan of coffee or tea. I’m a shekpe [alcohol] lady [laughs].
“I love whiskey, brandy and Azul. And I love beer, Goldberg. I’m a beer person, I love to drink beer a lot. That’s why you can see I’ve two bars.”
Ojo also disclosed that if she could do a s*x scene with an actor, it would be Richard Mofe-Damijo.
If I’m to do a love scene with an actor in Nigeria, it would be RMD. I used to love RMD a lot. So love scene, RMD still or probably, Ramsey Nouah,” she said.
The thespian added that RMD, Ramsey Nouah, and American actor, Denzel Washington were her celebrity crushes growing up.