Joshua Samuel, Author at Wakenews Nigeria

September 22, 2024

Why female actors don’t beg for money- Daniel Effiong

December 2, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Actor Daniel Etim Effiong of Nollywood has explained why female actors, unlike their male colleagues, do not solicit donations from the general public. According to him, society is set up such that “men are quick to rise to women’s needs,” but when a man is faced with difficulties, he attempts […]

“Your love for your son is outweighed by material things,” Tonto Dikeh criticises Mohbad’s father

December 1, 2023 Joshua Samuel

The father of the late Nigerian rapper Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, is Mr. Joseph Aloba. Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, has criticized him for how he is managing his son’s passing. According to her, his affection for his late son was overshadowed by material possessions or fortune. […]

Governor Obaseki anticipates quick recovery for Rema

December 1, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Along with Rema’s admirers and coworkers, Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is wishing him a speedy recovery. Wakenews recollects that the ‘Calm Down’ singer announced he would not be performing anywhere in December citing health concerns. Originally, he was supposed to tour Benin, Lagos, and Abuja. Governor Obeseki responded on […]

Money laundering allegations: “We airlifted N1.219 billion to Fayose for the 2014 election,” claimed Obanikoro

November 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

On Wednesday, Musiliu Obanikoro, the former state minister for defense, said that during the 2014 election, N1.219 billion in cash was airlifted to Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti state. According to Wakenews, Fayose and his business, Spotless Investment Limited, are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes […]

In the wake of sexual assault lawsuits, Diddy resigns as chairman of Revolt

November 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Besieged Sean Combs, well known by his stage name Diddy, is an American rapper and music executive who has resigned from his position as chairman of Revolt TV. The company stated that the change was required to allow Revolt to concentrate on its goal in a statement posted on its […]

Entertainers should try invest during their days of glory- Rudeboy

November 29, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy of Psquare, has advised his fellow entertainers to invest the money they make while they are still in the spotlight. The seasoned Nigerian singers who have come out to seek public aid owing to health issues or financial trouble are the context in which […]

“Calm Down” by Rema is the most shazammed song in the world as of 2023

November 29, 2023 Joshua Samuel

The popular song “Calm Down,” by Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, a Nigerian musician, has been recognized as the most shazammed song of 2023 worldwide. Being the first African song to reach the top of the Global Shazam Year-End list, the song created history. To accomplish this feat, “Calm […]

Falz elated as mum becomes SAN

November 28, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz The Bhad Guy, is a well-known rapper and attorney. He has taken great pride in his mother’s promotion to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, or SAN. On Monday, 58 attorneys were recognized as Senior Advocates of Nigeria, including his mother, Funmi Falana. Femi Falana, Falz’s […]

I learnt to speak Yoruba from YouTube- Teniola reveals

November 28, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, is a well-known musician who has disclosed that she learned the Yoruba language via YouTube. The singer, 31, claimed that even though her parents are Yoruba, she picked up the language while living in America by watching YouTube Yoruba films. In a recent episode […]

I did laundry work and other menial jobs before stardom- Brain Jotter

November 27, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Before becoming famous, popular skit creator Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, often known as Brain Jotter, talked about his difficult time as an undergraduate at the University of Lagos. He claimed that in order to pay for his school and other expenses, he worked multiple menial jobs, such as selling pesticides and […]