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Burna Boy Becomes First African Artiste To Gross $1m From Single Concert In Oceania

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has made history as the first African artiste to earn over $1 million from a single concert in Oceania.

He achieved the fit with the Sydney stop of his No Sign Of Weakness tour million at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on 18 October 2025, which grossed $1.117 million.

Global tour monitoring platform, Touring Data, also reported that Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign If Weakness’ tour broke the record for “the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Oceania’s history, with $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across 4 shows.”

The breakdown by Touring Data shows that the Australian leg of the tour sold 30,946 tickets across four shows at the average price of $100.94 per ticket and revenue of $772,791 average per show.

The No Sign Of Weakness tour was held across 20 shows in three continents, North America, Europe and Oceania.

Burna Boy is now the the first African artist in history to gross over $1 million from a single concert in 3 continents.

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Veteran Actress, Omotola Jalade Clears Air On Her Friendship With Colleague, Genevieve Nnaji

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has responded to questions about her friendship with fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji.

It is widely believed the movie stars were not on good terms, especially since they are no longer seen together, unlike in their early days in the movie industry.

However, in a recent interview with Pulse Nigeria, the thespian confirmed that their bond remains strong.

She said that fans need not worry about any tensions between them.

The interviewer asked: “Are Omotola and Genevieve still friends?”

“Oh, Jesus Christ. We are good”, she said.

The actress also shared her admiration for Chidi Mokeme, naming him as her favourite Nollywood actor.

Omotola noted that both on and off screen, Mokeme stands out as a talented performer who continues to impress her.

In a previous interview, Omotola dismissed a purported feud with Genevieve.

She clarified that they were never fighting and stressed that it was similar to the speculation people make about Nigerian singers.

While accusing fans of pitching them against each other, Omotola said, “Na them start the quarrel before we know say we dey quarrel.

“So, we have to catch up with the quarrel. There was no quarrel. People don’t need to be best friends, but we talked. Like behind film, we dey talk normally.”

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American Rapper, Nicki Minaj Sues Nigerian Influencer, Dr Penking, Over Cyberbullying

U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian influencer Dr Penking over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement.

The Nigerian social media influencer shared an old sizzling video of Minaj on X on Saturday, with the caption, “Nicki Minaj should understand that she has gotten old and retire.”

Reacting, Minaj querried if he had permission to use her video before using it to “harras” her.

She then informed him that he had been added to her lawsuit.

“Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harras me on this or any platform?

“You’ve just been added to the suit,” she wrote.

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Veteran Actress, Tonto Dikeh Faces N200m Lawsuit Over Viral Deliverance Video On Schoolgirl

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has been sued for allegedly conducting a deliverance session on a girl within school premises.

The popular actress was slammed with a N200 million lawsuit at the High Court in Abuja by human rights lawyer, Ikechukwu Obasi.

Obasi, who filed the suit on behalf of the Rivers State-born Junior Secondary School, JSS 1 student, emphasized that the teenage girl was subjected to what he tagged as a harmful religious ritual which the footage was later shared online.

He further noted that the circulation of the clip without the girl’s consent, violated her privacy rights “under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Child Rights Act 2003.”

While demanding N200 million for damages, public apology, and removal of the footage from all social media platforms, Obasi also urged the court to declare the act as violation of the girl constitutional right to dignity and personal privacy. Insisting that

Recall that Tonto Dikeh had some days ago shared a video of her carrying out a spiritual deliverance on a schoolgirl during her visit to a secondary school in Durumi II, Abuja.

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Nigerian Rapper, 2shotz, Slams Igbos Supporting The Government Of The Day

Nigerian rapper 2Shotz has stirred reactions online after criticizing some members of the Igbo community whom he accused of supporting the current administration.

Taking to his Instagram page, the rapper expressed his frustration after watching a video from a recent political gathering in Imo State where Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was reportedly in attendance.

According to 2Shotz, he was shocked and disappointed by the enthusiastic reception given to Seyi Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by some attendees.

In his post, the rapper said he found the display troubling, particularly because the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, remains in detention. He argued that it was contradictory for some people to openly support the government while the separatist leader continues to face legal battles.

2Shotz did not hold back in his criticism, describing those supporting the current administration as misguided. He went further to suggest that, based on the level of support he observed, the APC could still emerge victorious in the 2027 general elections.

The rapper also issued a warning, stating that if the party wins again and economic hardship continues, people should not turn to him for financial assistance on social media.

His remarks have since sparked widespread debate online, with many social media users sharing mixed reactions to his comments. While some agreed with his stance, others criticized the tone of his message.

Read his post below…

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My Public Support For Tinubu Affected Me – Actress Toyin Abraham Warns Timini To Be Neutral

Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has said that her public support and campaign for Bola Tinubu during the last election had a negative impact on her.

The actress made this disclosure while advising actor Timini Egbuson on how his movie can be sold out in the Box Office.

Toyin said, “The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Don’t support anybody, just be on your own. Be neutral.”

When Timini tried to remind her of her open support for the Tinubu presidency during the last election, the actress stated: “That was then.”

While revealing the negative impact on her craft, Toyin shouted “Haaaaaaa, it affected me oooo.”

Recall that Toyin Abraham had cried out in early 2024 after her new release movie ‘Ijakumo’ (Born-Again Stripper) was allegedly being shared on WhatsApp.

While lamenting poor reviews on Ijakumo, the actress said, “You all will tell the world why choosing my own candidate is a crime and yours is not.”

This came after netizens vowed not to watch her movie for campaigning for Tinubu.

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Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burna Boy – Rick Ross Speaks On His Dream Collaboration

American rapper Rick Ross has spoken about his dream music collaboration, mentioning some unexpected names.

The Macback Music boss said his dream collaboration would be Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

Ross, who disclosed this during a recent livestream interview, explained that such collaboration would be legendary if it were to happen.

“If I had a dream collaboration right now, it would be Rick Ross, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Burna Boy. Imagine such a record. To me, that’s king-level. That’s next level,” he said.

The rapper said it he have his way, he would also add iconic Nigerian-British singer Sade on the record.

“I am the boss but I don’t know if I could get Sade to collaborate with me. I will put that on the wish list. I love Sade. Salute queen,” he added.

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Ayra Starr Declares Wizkid, Tiwa Savage And Rema As The ‘Big 3’ Of Afrobeats

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has revealed the artists she considers the greatest Afrobeats stars of all time, commonly referred to as the “Afrobeats Big 3.”

In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM, Starr picked Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as the greatest Afrobeats artists of all time.

The usual suspects Davido and Burna Boy, who are often tipped along with Wizkid as the Afrobeats Big 3, were conspicuously snubbed by Ayra Starr.

“My Afrobeats Big 3 would be Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Rema. My solid Big 3,”
she said.

Meanwhile, Ayra Starr has revealed why she relocated from Nigeria to New York, disclosing that her friends and cultural proximity influenced her decision.

“I spent the last two summers in New York and last summer I lived in Hell’s Kitchen for about three months with my friends. We were watching American shows and movies. It was fun.

“Also, growing up, I had always wanted to come to America. So which city would I want to go? LA is too far, the time difference with Nigeria is nine hours. So, I chose New York,” she explained in an interview with Angela Yee.

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Nigerian Body Builder Wins 2026 Arnold Classic And Takes Home $750,000 Prize (Photos/Video)

Nigerian-born bodybuilder Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, popularly known as Andrew Jacked, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open title, marking a historic moment in his bodybuilding career.

Andrew Jacked clinched the prestigious title at the 38th edition of the Arnold Classic, one of the most respected bodybuilding competitions in the world.

The final round of the contest was fiercely competitive, with several elite athletes battling for the top spot.

However, Jacked ultimately stood out with his impressive physique, symmetry, and commanding stage presence, earning the judges’ nod as the overall champion.

The 38-year-old athlete was awarded a $750,000 cash prize for winning the Men’s Open category. In addition to the grand prize, he also received an extra $10,000 for the Ed Corney Best Poser Award, recognizing his exceptional posing routine and stage artistry.

The awards were presented by legendary bodybuilder and Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the founder of the Arnold Classic. Schwarzenegger praised Andrew Jacked for his remarkable presentation, balance, and conditioning, highlighting the Nigerian star’s ability to captivate the audience with both his physique and performance.

Andrew Jacked’s victory further cements his reputation as one of the leading figures in modern bodybuilding and represents another proud moment for Nigeria on the global sports stage.

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BBNaija Star, Ilebaye Undergoes A Facelift To Look Younger (Video)

Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, the Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, is making headlines after undergoing a facelift procedure.

In a viral video, the Big Brother Naija cast member was seen in a hospital undergoing the procedure. The reality star notes that she wants to look younger, lifted and rejuvenated.

“I want to look younger, lifted, and rejuvenated. But I still want to look like me, though, I still want to look like a Gen Z baddie.

“And of course we got to work because true elegance is always subtle, balanced, rejuvenated, never giving fake, botched or exaggerated,” she said in the video, seeming to advertise the clinic for anyone else who is interested.

Ilebaye is an entrepreneur, actress, and model who won the Big Brother Naija All Stars season on October 1, 2023. She took home the 120 million Naira cash prize, securing 30.08 per cent of the final votes.

Known as the “Gen Z Baddie,” the reality star was the youngest contestant at the time and an ex-Season 7 ‘Level Up’ housemate.

The actress joined the 7th Season of Big Brother Naija on 23 July 2022 as the fourth housemate. She, however, was evicted in the third week of the reality show.

Taking another chance, Ilebaye entered the competition’s All-Star Season as the 13th housemate and was announced the winner during the season finale of the reality show.