Joshua Samuel, Author at Wakenews Nigeria

November 24, 2024

Why my marriage failed- Actress Lolo opens up

November 2, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Omotunde Adebowale-David, widely known as Lolo1, is a Nollywood actress and media personality. She has disclosed that her marriage failed because “life happened.” The single mother of four described her marriage as more or less a “make or mar situation.” She said this in a recent TVC interview. “Well, life […]

How my father rejected me- Hilda Baci

November 1, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Celebrity chef Hilda Bassey, better known in Nigeria as Hilda Baci, has told the story of how her biological father, Effiong Bassey Edem, rejected her. This was revealed by the Guinness World Record holder in her most recent interview with Taymesan on the podcast “Tea with Tay.” When discussing her […]

I once slept in a prison for 2 days- Nigerian singer Tems narrates bitter odeal

November 1, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, is a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer who has shared her story of being imprisoned for two days in Uganda. According to Wakenews, Tems and Omah Lay were taken into custody, charged with a crime, and imprisoned in Uganda for attending a concert […]

I turned down a $5million Gig in Dubai because I am not allowed to smoke- Burna Boy

November 1, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, a Nigerian, has disclosed that he recently declined a $5 million offer to play in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He said that he declined the offer since smoking marijuana in Dubai would be prohibited. Smoking is forbidden by Emirati legislation in […]

Mohbad’s wife bows to pressure to conduct DNA test- Details inside

October 31, 2023 Joshua Samuel

The late Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad,’s widow, Wunmi, has stated that she is amenable to Liam’s DNA testing. Wakenews reports that a number of Nigerians have been calling for a DNA test on Mohbad’s son Liam to determine his genuine paternity ever since his controversial […]

Rema becomes first Nigerian to perform at Ballon d’Or ceremony

October 31, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Divine Ikubor, better known by her stage name Rema, is a Nigerian afrobeat sensation who has made history by being the first African singer to ever perform at the esteemed Ballon d’Or ceremony. The 23-year-old gave a performance on Monday night at the 2023 Ballon d’Or presentation in Paris, France. […]

I don’t want marriage- Tolani Baj reveals

October 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Tolani Baj, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija, has disclosed her reasons for not wanting to get married. The reality star stated she wasn’t considering marriage since she doesn’t think married people are happy in response to a fan who begged her to get married soon over Snapchat. “You […]

Mr Eazi threatens to sue fan after misguessing his actual networth

October 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, who is a singer and businessman, has strongly disagreed with a fan who asserted that he is worth only $5 million. Mr. Eazi was praised by a fan using the X handle @ZobaDeGreat in a post, stating that despite being worth “around $5 million,” […]

Iyabo Ojo alleges that Mohbad’s father is upset that the late singer purchased real estate in his son Liam’s name

October 29, 2023 Joshua Samuel

The late Nigerian rapper Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, is said to be upset that his late son purchased some real estate under the name of his six-month-old kid Liam, according to Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. She stated the dispute over who will inherit the late singer’s properties […]

You are a failure- Bobrisky slams Samklef

October 28, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Contentious Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, a.k.a. Bobrisky, a Nigerian transvestite, has entered the ongoing battle between musicians Davido and Samklef. The argument between the two started after Samklef posted a video of Davido and his wife Chioma leaving the hospital in Atlanta, USA, together with their newborn twins, on Instagram as […]