December 2023 - Wakenews Nigeria

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I pioneered Afrobeats- Iceprince

December 31, 2023 Joshua Samuel

According to Nigerian musician Panshak Henry Zamani, better known by his stage name Ice Prince, his 2011 single “Oleku,” which features Brymo, is the first to be labeled as “Afrobeats.” He claimed that while he and his group were sending “Oleku” to foreign radio stations, they decided to append a […]

DSTV/GoTV will see a “inflationary” price increase in 2024 due to Multichoice’s financial strain

December 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Multichoice, the parent firm of DSTV, has disclosed that it plans to increase prices for all of its African subsidiaries in 2024. According to MultiChoice CFO Tim Jacobs, the expected increase is “inflationary,” as he stated in a Daily Investor interview. According to Tim Jacobs, the company’s inability to maintain […]

Olamide changed my life- Zlatan Ibile

December 29, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Nigerian rapper and singer Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, better known by his stage name Zlatan Ibile, claims that his 2017 joint single “My Body,” featuring Olamide, marked a turning point in his career. He described receiving a verse from the YBNL boss as “life-changing.” In a recent interview with well-known YouTuber […]

Due to the controversies surrounding me, I lost 17 brand deals- Phyna

December 28, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Phyna, the former champion of Big Brother Naija, has disclosed that her social media problems cost her 17 business partnerships. She made this claim when discussing how social media has affected her life since her 2022 rise to fame. Phyna described how one of the brands rejected her and called […]

In a celebrity boxing bout, Singer Portable defeats Charles Okocha [VIDEO]

December 27, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Popular Nollywood actor Charles Okocha lost to controversial artist Portable in a hotly disputed celebrity boxing battle. By the end of the fourth round, Portable had triumphed. On Wednesday, December 26, 2023, the competition was held at Landmark Beach in Victoria Island, Lagos. The game, which started at one in […]

After 24 years, actor Doyin Hassan welcomes a beautiful baby girl

December 26, 2023 Joshua Samuel

After 24 years of waiting, well-known actor and director Doyin Hassan and his spouse welcomed a kid into the world. The Mount Zion Faith Ministries is where Hassan is most well-known for his work. The excellent news was announced by the actor on his Instagram page. He wrote, “God is […]

After apologizing I expect my partner to forgive me for cheating- Doyin of BBNaija

December 25, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Star of the Big Brother Naija reality show Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, better known by her stage name Doyin, stated that she anticipates her partner forgiving her when she apologises for infidelity. She said that if one member in a relationship admits cheating and apologises, the couple should go on. She […]

Quidax offers 30 days of free deposits and withdrawals as CBN relaxes its prohibition on cryptocurrency transactions

December 24, 2023 Joshua Samuel

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Financial Policy & Regulation Department said late on Friday that the ban on cryptocurrency transactions in the nation’s financial system has been lifted, marking what might be considered the largest milestone in the country’s crypto business for 2023. Remember that in February 2021, the […]

Why I Assaulted the Manager of Young Duu – Portable [VIDEO]

December 23, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Nigerian musician Portable has explained his physical altercation with Onlyone Kesh, the manager of Young Duu. According to Wakenews, Portable was shown fighting Kesh in a Lagos pub in a widely shared video on the internet. Speaking during a Friday night Instagram live session, Portable stated that Kesh started the […]

I had a huge crush on Emeka Ike- Actress Ebube Nwagbo

December 22, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Well-known Nollywood performer Ebube Nwagbo has admitted that she was infatuated with her longtime coworker Emeka Ike. But she claimed she was never given the chance to tell him how she felt about him. The actress expressed her excitement for Emeka Ike’s comeback to the big screen in “Malaika,” Toyin […]