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Bella Shmurda Laments Rising Cost of Music Promotion

Nigerian singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi aka Bella Shmurda has lamented over the rising cost of music promotion.
According to him, this has made a lot of artists sceptical about releasing new music, especially albums.
Speaking in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, the ‘Cash App’ crooner explained that shooting a music video is now very expensive, with the lowest rate being N20 million.
He stated many artists cannot afford music promotion fees, especially for albums.
He said, “To release an album, you need a huge budget, unlike singles. Because for albums, you’re promoting 10 to 14 songs all at once. It’s a lot.
 
“Promoting songs on the radio, shooting videos for five, six songs, is a lot. These days, the least you can spend on a music video is N20 million. So, how many artists can afford to shooting five videos?”
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How I Used Car I Won From Talent Show For Transport Business – Nigerian Rapper, Zlatan Reveals (Video)

Temidayo Omoniyi, the Nigerian rapper popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has reflected on his struggles as an upcoming artist during his time at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Zanku crooner shared that he was still struggling financially even after winning the Airtel One Mic Talent show in 2014.

Zlatan revealed that he was using the car he won from the competition for transport business at night to support his education and feeding.

“Back in school, when there was no money for food, I would d just wait till night and use the car I won from the Airtel One Mic Talent show to run cab from Abeokuta to Shagamu for ₦350,” he recalled in an interview with popular streamer, Shank Comics.

Zlatan Ibile won the Airtel One Mic Talent show in 2014 at the age of 19.

However, his breakthrough in the music industry came when he featured ace rapper Olamide on his hit song, ‘My Body’ in 2017.

The Zanku Music boss has described the collaboration in a previous interview as the turning point of his career.

He credited Olamide for giving him a “life-changing” verse.

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It’s Better Than It Has Ever Been – Blaqbonez Speaks On Relationship With His Dad

Popular Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, known as Blaqbonez has revealed that he’s enjoying the best relationship with his father right now.
He stated this when he appeared on a recent podcast.
Recall that Blaqbonez recently met his German step-siblings for the first time after reuniting with his dad in January 2025, barely a year after revealing his father had abandoned both him and his mother after his birth and relocated to Germany.
Appearing in a recent episode of The Perspective podcast, the rapper disclosed that his relationship with his dad has improved.
 
“My relationship with my dad is getting stronger and stronger. We are talking more than ever before. It is better than it has ever been,” he said.
Responding to a question from the host, Blaqbonez clarified that his dad would still have reunited with him even if he wasn’t famous.
He emphasised that his dad doesn’t live in Nigeria and doesn’t really realise how big of a star he is.
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Yhemo Lee Calls Out Men For Dressing Indecently to Gyms

Nigerian media personality Idowu Adeyemi aka Yhemo Lee has slammed men over indecent dressing to gym centres.
He warned them to stop dressing inappropriately to the gym.
He stated that indecent dressing is not gender specific.
Yhemo Lee added that although he has no problem with people who attend fitness centres, he feels the need to address the issue.
“I’m not an antagonist for the gym, but I feel like we need to start dressing appropriately for the gym. If you’re not a prostitute, why would men wear tight shorts to the gym? I understand why women do it because they need to keep their breasts and bum firm when they work out, but men? As a man, why would you wear tights? And your whole outline is showing?,” he stated.
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It’s Okay If Another Man Satisfies My Wife S3xually While I’m Away — Rapper Blaqbonez

Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez has said he’s okay if his wife cheats.
He made this known while speaking on the In My Opinion podcast.
According to him, he wouldn’t feel threatened if his wife sought physical satisfaction elsewhere while he is away touring or working.
“Most married couples don’t keep having the same amount of s@x they had at the beginning; it naturally reduces. So, if someone else is satisfying her s+xually while I’m out hustling or touring, that’s fine. There’s more to marriage than s@x,” he said.
He further emphasised that emotional connection and loyalty outweigh physical involvement. “I don’t mind her sleeping with someone else as long as she remains dedicated to me,” he added.
“It would be hard for another man to match the emotional connection I’ve built. They might not even make her laugh like I do. In fact, if I ever get married, I’d prefer we have two separate rooms and only meet when we want intimacy.”

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This Is Becoming Too Much – Israel DMW Cries Out Over Rising Kidnappings In Edo

Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW has decried the growing wave of kidnappings in Edo State.
The socialite while raising an alarm, called on the state government to tackle the matter.
He also shared a video on his Instagram page showing a young woman who had been abducted by gunmen.
In the footage, the woman appeared frightened and tearful as she pleaded for help while her captors demanded ransom.
He wrote: “This is becoming too much. The Federal Government should please come to our aid in Edo State.”
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We’ve Been Cool For Years – Tacha And Mercy Celebrate 4 Years Of Friendship

Former Big Brother Naija stars, Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke have celebrated four years of friendship.
This comes after they were spotted having fun together, revealing that they’ve actually been close for years.
Recall that the two reality TV stars were once enemies following Tacha’s disqualification from the show.
In the clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), Tacha and Mercy sat side by side, smiling and recording a short message directed at fans who still believed they were not on good terms.
“It’s been a long time like four years now.” They said.
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I Go Beat You – Nkechi Blessing Dares Lizzy Anjorin To Pick Location For Fight

Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has called out colleague, Lizzy Anjorin.
She threatened to beat up Lizzy over the incessant social media attacks on her.
She challenged Lizzy to pick a location, promising she would beat the controversial movie star like a child.
She wrote, “Lizzy Anjorin. Oni Se Orire. Ashiere Eda. If them born your father well, pick a location. I go beat you like small pikin, who wan follow mad woman do internet back and forth?
 
“Ko ni ra gba fun Iwo ati doll baby to gbe si ile to pe ni Oko. Ole Idumota. Cus I decide to stop online drama? I go drag you reach your village, that is of you get any. Adagba ma danu. Iwo ati taani? Ko ni bensho fun eh.
 
“@lizzyanjorin_originallawal It’s like you think you can talk, you have looked for my trouble several times. I choose to ignore you…you wey people Dey look Dey cry you think they are laughing? Oma to Wo Oja lo bu Igi Je.
 
“All the curses you have been laying on people are affecting you, but you don’t know, you kuku know say me no get respect.
Oloshi Ni e lizzy. Oma to se Esin Agbaye!!!”.
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Music Industry Is a Battleground – Odumodublvck Reveals Reason Behind His Signature Red Cap

Popular Nigerian singer Odumodublvck has revealed the reason he puts on his signature red cap.
This is as he maintained that the music industry is a battleground.
Odumodublvck explained that the red cap, which is often seen as part of his trademark style, has a deep cultural meaning in Igbo tradition.
Speaking in his recent interview on Comfortably Speaking, the rapper revealed that he is using the cap to fight an industry war.
While describing the music industry as a “battleground,” he said, “This is a war cap. Whenever my tribe wants to go to war against another clan, all the warriors will wear this.
 
“So if I enter the music industry, which is a battleground, put two and two together,” the rapper stated.
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Life After BBNaija Is Expensive – Thelma Lawson Laments

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Thelma Lawson has lamented that life after the reality show is expensive.

According to her, her lifestyle is now more expensive than before.

Thelma noted that fans’ expectations put her under pressure to look good at all times.
She featured in a recent interview with Yanga FM, Lagos.
Thelma Lawson: “This new life is expensive.”
Interviewer: “Why is it expensive?”
Thelma: “Because you are showing up for events. I came out of the house and found out that I was named ‘the most fashionable.’ Now, I have an audience that wants to see what Thelma is wearing.
 
“So, it’s expensive. Also, because I have a business that requires constant restocking, it’s very, very overwhelming.”

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