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Tems Becomes First African Female Artist To Have 7 Entries On Billboard Hot 100

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to record seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The singer hit the milestone after her song ‘What You Need’ surprisingly debuted at 93 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, bringing her total entries to seven.

Tems now tie her compatriot Burna Boy and South African group Seether as the African artists with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries, with seven each.

In 2022, Tems made history as the first African artist to debut at number one the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her collaborative hit with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U.’

Tems is poised to break the tie with Burna Boy and Seether soon as J. Cole’s ‘Bunce Road Blues’ featuring her and Future is bound to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart next week.

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Teddy A And Bambam Unfollow Each Other On Instagram Amid Marriage Crisis Rumors

Big Brother Naija power couple, Tope Adenibuyan, who is better known as Teddy A and Olawunmi Adenibuyan, better known as Bambam, appear to be facing marital challenges.

Rumours have been circulating online that the famous couple haven’t been on good terms, especially after Teddy A did a solo shoot for Christmas.

In what seems like a confirmation of the rumours, online sleuths noticed that the couple have unfollowed each other on Instagram, and Teddy A has deleted all traces of Bambam from his page.

The news has divided many online users, as some blame her appearance in Omoni Oboli’s hit movie, Love In Every World, for straining their marriage.

One Folasadeoreke wrote, “You all fueled this

One allthingsaccessories wrote, “I knew that Achalugo movie would cause a strain in their marriage! They’d better put their differences aside and make their marriage work

One mimisugar_ wrote, “Teddy A isn’t wearing his wedding ring again.

One shakur_esq wrote, “They will tell you it’s her career, she’s just acting

One oyiza_111 wrote, “God please, I rebuke this for them

One Kallykuhn wrote, “Woman turn down role for you? Lol, it’s hard o

One kelechistowe wrote, “That Odogwu parara movie is enough to stir up jealousy, trust is very important”.

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Igbo People Are Intrinsically Creative – British Rapper, Tinie Tempah Says, Reveals He Has Igbo Roots (Video)

Award-winning British rapper and singer Tinie Tempah has revealed his Igbo heritage, crediting his roots as a source of his creativity.

Speaking in a video shared on his YouTube page on Monday, Tempah noted that the Igbo nation had produced exceptional talents like Chinua Achebe, who won the Bookerman Prize, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who was nominated for the prize.

The multi-platinum selling artist emphasised that he believes that his talent was greatly influenced by his ancestry.

“I am from the Igbo tribe and I do believe that there’s something very intrinsically creative about Igbo people.

“Growing up, I started to understand that a lot of Black authors from Nigeria, specifically the Igbo tribe, who have won the Bookerman Prize. That’s a global book award. The likes of Chinua Achebe, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who was on Beyoncé’s album as well, have won that award.

“So, I think my talent and creativity has something to do with my heritage and lineage and origin. And that’s beautiful,” he stated.

 

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Men Contribute 95% To Failed Marriages – Actress Uche Ogbodo Claims

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has ignited discussions on social media following her bold opinion on the dynamics of failed marriages.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, Ogbodo suggested that men are responsible for the majority of issues that lead to the breakdown of marriages, claiming they contribute 95% of the faults.

Her statement has since sparked a heated debate among followers, with many sharing their own perspectives and experiences. While some agree with the actress, pointing to recurring patterns in marital conflicts, others argue that marital breakdowns are often the result of challenges on both sides.

Of course, Ogbodo’s post has once again brought to fore the ongoing conversations around gender roles, responsibilities, and expectations in Nigerian marriages.

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I’m Tired Of Begging – Actress Halima Abubakar Cries For Help, Seeks Money For Her Brain Surgery (Video)

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has tearfully appealed to Nigerians for assistance with her upcoming brain surgery.

In a video making the rounds on the internet, the movie star was captured sitting on the floor with luggage and nylons of items beside her.

Halima told Nigerians that she is tired of begging and needs money for her brain and spleen surgery.

“I’m tired of begging. Please help me with money for my brain and spleen surgery” she cried out

Recall that some time ago, she had cried out for help after being ejected from her house by her landlady, despite plans to renew her rent.

She also opened up about her health issues, revealing that she is still seeking treatment.

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Drama Looms As Queen Dami Petitions Police Against Portable For Cyber Bullying, Blackmail And Others

Queen Dami, former wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo, has petitioned her ex-boyfriend, Portable, over allegations of cyberbullying, blackmail, and related offences.

Earlier 626Blaze reported that the singer, in a live video, dragged Dami for publicly denying him.

He claimed that he and Dami had been back together for some time now, and he had been spending most nights with her.

Questioning why she was denying him, he noted how he had been feeding her.

However, responding to him on her Instagram page, Dami shared a screenshot of her petition against the singer, making it clear she isn’t in a relationship with him.

She stated that the singer is her ex, and any claims that they’re dating or that she visits him for s3x are completely false.

Dami said she wants nothing to do with him and has moved on with her life. She admonished him to stop spreading false and sexualized stories about her as it is disrespectful, harmful and unacceptable.

“For the record …..

I want to address something clearly and publicly.

Portable is my ex, and we are not in a relationship. Any claims that we are dating or that I visit him for sex are completely false. I want nothing to do with him and have moved on with my life.

Spreading false and sexualized stories about me is disrespectful, harmful, and unacceptable. I ask that he stop immediately and that people stop entertaining or sharing these lies, as legal actions have been taken.

Thank you to everyone who continues to respect me and support my truth. Once again PORTABLE has been written out of my life for a long time!!!”.

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How Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele Helped Me When I Was In Prison – Peller Reveals (Video)

Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has revealed that actress Funke Akindele supported him during his time in prison.

The Tiktoker was arrested in December 2025, after being involved in an alleged deliberate car accident in Lagos State.

Reacting to the circumstances that led to the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps, ordered the arrest and prosecution of Peller for reckless driving.

However, exchanging pleasantries with actress Funke Akindele during the premiere of the movie ‘Love Notes’ on Saturday, the Tiktok streamer stated that she helped secure his release from prison.

While appreciating Funke for her kind gesture, Peller said: “she was the one who helped me when I was in prison. She was the one who helped my life.”

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Any Woman Who Leaves Me Can’t Find A Husband Again – Portable Drags Girlfriend, Queen Dami For Publicly Denying Him (Video)

Portable, the controversial Nigerian singer, has shifted his focus to his girlfriend, Queen Dami.

The singer, in a live video, dragged Queen Dami, who is the former wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, for publicly denying him.

According to him, Queen Dami said on a live video with Salo that the singer ‘doesn’t exist’, which was false.

Portable revealed that he and Dami have been back together for some time now and he has been spending most nights with her. Questioning why she was denying him, he asked whether she didn’t want people to know they were back.

Portable stated that she was supposed to tell Ibadan people that they’re back together so they can forgive him. The singer noted how he has been feeding her.

The father of seven added that any woman who leaves him can never find a husband again and made it clear that all his property belongs to his wife, Bewaji, because she stood by him when he had nothing.

“A few days ago, Salo asked Queen Dami about me on her live video, and she said I didn’t exist. This was a lady I had s*x with throughout the night before she went live.

“I was even beside her on the bed. I wanted to ask her why she was denying me. Does she not want people to know we are back together?

Why would she say I didn’t exist? She is supposed to go online and tell the people of Ibadan to forgive me because we are back together. This is someone I am feeding. Any woman that leaves me can never find a husband again. All my property belongs to Bewaji because she stood by me when I had nothing”.

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Nigerian Singer, Paul Okoye Warms Hearts With Adorable Video Of Him Dancing With First Daughter In Atlanta (Video)

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has once again shown his softer side, delighting fans with a heartwarming video featuring him and his daughter, Nadia.

In the clip, the father of four, who is currently in Atlanta—where his ex-wife Anita Okoye resides—can be seen enjoying a special father-daughter moment.

Rudeboy took his little girl to a daddy-daughter dance, sharing the memorable experience with his followers.

“Daddy Daughter Dance. We had fun. Atlanta,” he captioned the video.

The footage, capturing the pure joy and bond between father and daughter, has melted hearts online. Fans flocked to the comment section, gushing over the singer’s loving interaction with Nadia and praising the sweet father-daughter moment.

One ara_dog_feeds wrote, “Lion no dey born Goat. The number of times I watched this video is unhealthy. Your papa is a good dancer, ain’t surprised tho

One pineapples.1609 wrote, “This is awesome!! Love it! She is so beautiful

One Lauskay wrote, “Nwaoma. Daddy’s twin

One Arthurdaviso wrote, “Wow!! The moves. Daddy carbon copy with a touch of Mr P moves. The moves are so smooth, especially the last flip

One Keurdebull wrote, “Papa’s carbon copy

One hillbank_xl wrote, “Daddy’s girl

One Arthurdaviso wrote, “Moments like this are so unforgettable. Thanks for being an amazing dad, King.

One estty_jesusbabe wrote, “Nadia is such a happy girl

One realberry4sure wrote, “Beautiful daddy and daughter moment

One amaka_paloma wrote, “This one just resembles her papa. Woman go carry belle 9 months, daughter go, come resemble Papa carbon copy”.

One princessmend6864 wrote, “She is always with a smiling face, loves us so much for that

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I Have Moved On From My Ex Wife Annie – Nigerian Singer, 2face Idibia Speaks (Video)

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Face, has disclosed that he has moved on from his marriage to his ex-wife, Annie Idibia.

The father of eight said he is focused on his life and career.

In a recent interview with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, the veteran singer stated that he is concentrating on his work and personal path after their separation.

He said: “I have moved on from my ex wife Annie Idibia, I dey do my thing dey go.”

Recall that 2Face and Annie’s relationship began in the early 2000s and they became one of Nigeria’s most talked‑about celebrity couples.

They welcomed their first daughter, Isabella, in 2008 and got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2012.

The couple married later that year, with their white wedding taking place in Dubai in 2013.

Their second daughter, Olivia, was born in 2014.

In January 2025, 2Face announced on social media that he and Annie had been separated for some time and had filed for divorce, surprising fans across the country.

After the separation announcement, Annie was reported to have taken a break from social media and even deleted posts on her accounts as she dealt with public reactions to the split.

Months after the divorce became public, videos and photos of 2Face’s traditional wedding to Hon. Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, circulated online, showing the couple in vibrant attire during their ceremony.

The marriage to Natasha Osawaru sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some discussing the timing so soon after 2Face’s separation from Annie.

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