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Comedian Basketmouth Discusses Plans To Reintroduce 2baba To The Nollywood Scene

Famous actor and comedian Bright Okpocha, better known by his stage name Basketmouth, has urged iconic musician Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2Baba, to devote himself entirely to the film business.

Basketmouth commended 2Baba for his performance in his most recent skit, The Secret of Lulu, but cautioned him against pursuing a full acting career due to his Tiv ascension.

He claimed to have already started work on a project for 2Baba’s comedic role in the skit.

Basketmouth posted the following on his X handle: “My brother @official2baba, I think we should make something amazing out of this character you played. It’s going to be a masterpiece.” My mind has already begun to process something. Consider the blood.

2Baba has not yet replied to his plea in the interim.

Remember that 2Baba made appearances in a few Nollywood films in the past, such as “Head Gone,” “Make A Move,” and “10 Days In Sun City.”

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Incredible! Look at what Davido recently acquired.

Famous afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has been displaying his new purchases with pride, such as a brand-new gold necklace and diamond teeth.

The Grammy Award contender displayed his white diamond teeth followed by a shimmering gold necklace.

“To everything, there is a season and a time to every surprise in heaven,” was written in a small note attached to the necklace.

This occurred soon after he was not the winner of the much anticipated Grammy Awards.

Best African Music went to Tyla, Best Global Music Performance went to Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia, and Best Global Album went to Shakti’s “The Moment,” surpassing Davido.

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Days After Leaving D’Prince’s Label, Ruger Says, “I Denounce Every Loyalty To Some Godfather”

Michael Adebayo Olayinka, better known by his stage name Ruger, is a Nigerian singer who has broken from godfathers.

After departing from Jonzing World Records, which is controlled by D’Prince, the younger brother of renowned music executive Don Jazzy, he made the criticism.

On February 6, 2023, Ruger announced his departure from Jonzing World on Instagram. He expressed his gratitude to D’Prince and Jonzing World, but he also stated that it was time for him to place a bet on himself.

In a recent freestyle named “Blownboy,” which was published under his own label, Blown Boy Entertainment, the singer said that he was now in charge and formally criticized godfatherism.

In the freestyle video that he uploaded to his YouTube website on Friday, he sang, “I denounce every loyalty to some godfather, this year I’m about me.”

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Ruger says he’s free to talk right now and thanks Tunde Ednut.

After Ruger left the afrobeats phenomenon Jonzing World record label, he expressed gratitude to well-known blogger Tunde Ednut.

Ruger acknowledged that Tunde was the one who found him initially.

He said in his post: “I want to thank @mazitundeednut in particular for being the first person to discover me before giving me over to Prince, just because I’m free to talk now.” Godspeed, you who made the king.

Ruger disclosed to the public that Tunde Ednut had found him and then given him to D’Prince, who had signed him to the Jonzing World Record in 2021.

According to Ruger’s post, he wasn’t first allowed to communicate, but now that he’s separated from Jonzing World, he is allowed to do so.

Remember that Ruger recently left

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If it’s not about money, don’t call me – Portable

The controversial musician Portable has sent a warning to people in Nigeria.

If the conversation isn’t about business or money, he advised people not to call his phone.

The British rapper Skepta and the “Zazzu” hitmaker, who is currently abroad, were spotted in a photo together sporting stylish suits and large fur jackets.

He insisted that God is the one who sends someone to encourage someone else.

“If not for money, don’t call us and don’t beg to shine some Geese, because we can’t support ham God dey; that’s just a person God dey sends to somebody,” stated Portable.

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Carter Efe: “I was accused of ripping off Young Duu despite spending nearly N15 million on his project.”

Famous comedian Carter Efe has disclosed that he paid around N15 million to market his song “Oyinmo,” which he co-wrote with Young Duu, a former Zeh Nation signee.

Remember that after Carter Efe performed the song “Oyinmo” by himself, Young Duu had earlier said that Efe was taking advantage of him and ripping him off.

Carter Efe disclosed that he invested a staggering N15 million to support the project’s success in a recent episode of Spill With Phyna.

He added that he kept 30% of the song for Young Duu and 10% for the producer, keeping the remaining 60% for himself.

Did the sharing percentage look awful to him?

responses to the assertion made by Carter Efe that Young Duu’s project cost N15 million;

“U” stated official_val09.

official_val09 said: “U be thief 60%😢u really rip de guy”

olu_flex noted: “As long as na the agreement everybody sign be that. Nothing concern anybody”

lilwood_official penned: “U say u give producer wetin???😂😂😂This guy is not serious”

cyndy__mma wrote: “Only you 60 percent? You are a business man sha and not a musician.”

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Burna Boy applauds the Super Eagles’ win over South Africa.

Nigeria has qualified for the 2023 AFCON final, and Grammy winner Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has congratulated them.

Remember how Nigeria advanced to the final by defeating South Africa?

He wrote, congratulating his countrymen: “@NGSuperEagles, congrats!!!” Looking forward to Sunday’s finals 💫.”

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Kizz Daniel will follow through on his promise to fly a fan to the UK once Nigeria wins the 2023 AFCON.

Following Nigeria’s qualifying for the AFCON 2023 final, Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has pledged to fly fans to the United Kingdom.

To get to the final, Nigeria had to defeat South Africa.

In a tweet, the singer had pledged to pay for the fan’s flight to the UK.

If Nigeria wins South Africa, the fan has arranged with Kizz Daniel to have him attend his upcoming gig at the Ovo Arena in the UK.

The fan asked, “Vado, take me to your next show, ovo arena, if super eagle wins today.”

Kizz Daniel said, “This I promise you… X is my witness 🤞🏿,” in acknowledgment of the wager.

However, Nigeria defeated South Africa, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 deadlock at 120.

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Where Did I Get Shallipopi, My Stage Name?

The well-known Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, better known by his stage name Shallipopi, has shared his origin story.

He said that Shaolin Popey, a 1994 Chinese kung fu comedy movie, was the source of the moniker.

The singer revealed that he tried using his birth name, Crown, and monikers like Drip Face as his stage name before deciding on Shallipopi in a recent interview with British media personality Madame Joyce.

He emphasized that his mother had purchased a Tom and Jerry CD for them, but when they put it in their DVD player, it turned out to be the movie Shaolin Popey, and he stated that he had discovered the film by chance when he was growing up.

“I was like, let me look for [stage] name.”

Shallipopi also made it clear that his style is called “afro-talk” rather than “afrobeats.”

As per him, he isn’t a rapper yet a talker.

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Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr Identifies Her Favorite

Nigerian vocalist, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, famously known as Ayra Starr has named her deity.

She named American-Barbadian genius, Rihanna as her “most noteworthy motivation.”

As per her, Rihanna’s ‘Against’ is the best collection made.

Ayra Starr stated in an interview with Rolling Stone, “Rihanna’s “Anti” is the album I can put on repeat for the rest of my life.” I love Rihanna. She is my most prominent motivation. She is my matron. She is my sovereign. Her collection ‘Hostile to’ is ageless. I pay attention to it generally. It becomes more clear to me the more I listen to it. I love it to such an extent.

“What I heard from Rihanna is acting naturally, grasping myself; whatever seems best for me is fine, a few things don’t work for me, it’s fine. I’m about to act naturally in each circumstance.”