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Scam made me leave the Nigerian music industry- Eldee

August 16, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Eldee The Don, a seasoned hip-hop artist from Nigeria, recently spoke about why he chose to leave the music industry and move abroad. The former member of the now-disbanded Trybesmen, Sikirullahi Olanrewaju Dabiri claimed that he left the nation in order to “clear” his head after being “scammed” by an advisory […]

Kenyan parliament thrashes out petition to ban Tik-Tok in the country

August 16, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

A petition asking for the government of Kenya to ban the popular social media site TikTok was rejected by the Kenyan parliament. The petitioner claims that TikTok is a significant factor in the country of East Africa’s loss of morals and cultural eroding. However, the parliament holds the opinion that they […]

Nigerians are now regretting they voted Tinubu into power- PDP

August 16, 2023 Wale Ponnle

The PDP’s chapter in Ondo State has shown their worry on over the harsh economic challenges that Nigerians are currently experiencing, further revealing that they were under pressure to support President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The major opposition group disclosed how many people who first backed […]

South Africa produces first ever electric taxi

August 15, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

South Africa may be grappling with a major load-shedding crisis, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping its transition to green energy. A group from government-owned Stellenbosch University (SU) is testing what could become the country’s first-ever electric taxis. The taxis are expected to travel for up to 120 kilometres […]

Why Producers are becoming musicians- Fiokee

August 15, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Ifiok Effanga, called Fiokee, a well-known guitarist and music producer from Nigeria, has revealed why so many are turning to singing. He claimed that the current pattern results from producers not receiving enough praise and financial rewards. This was disclosed in a recent Hip TV interview with the producer-turned-singer. Fiokee […]

Our living condition is getting worse under Tinubu- APC party chieftain speaks out

August 15, 2023 Wale Ponnle

Dr. Salihu Lukman, a former national vice chairman for the any Progressives Congress (APC), said that under President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians’ living standards are deteriorating as poverty has soared beyond any reasonable expectations. In a statement released on Monday titled “Disturbing Signals: Open Letter to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” […]

Mark Zuckerberg cancels cage fight with Elon Musk

August 14, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The top executive of Meta Platforms Inc., Mark Zuckerberg, announced on Sunday that he is moving on from the cage fight he had planned with Elon Musk. Mark claims that this choice was made as a result of Elon’s lack of seriousness. “Elon knows how to get in touch with […]

I slept under the bridge many times before I blew up- Oxlade

August 14, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, better known by his stage name Oxlade, a Nigerian artist, has described how he spent some time sleeping under a bridge after evading his family to pursue his music career. He claimed that because his father, a lecturer, opposed his choice to pursue music, he had to […]

Kill corruption not Nigerians- Pastor Bakare tells Tinubu

August 14, 2023 Wale Ponnle

The leader of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has charged Bola Tinubu with making life difficult for Nigerians. He claimed that by making life difficult for Nigerians, Tinubu made a mistake. The preacher said Tinubu should let the poor breathe by killing corruption and not Nigerians while speaking […]

Simi unveils her retirement plan

August 13, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Simisola Kosoko, better known by her stage as Simi, has shared her retirement plans. When she stops singing, the 35-year-old declared she would launch her own children’s program. On Saturday, she announced this using her verified Twitter account. The mother of one said she has been working on the soundtracks […]