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Nigerian singer Zinoleesky has officially exited Marlian Music, the label owned by Naira Marley. The artist parted ways with the label on April 23, 2026, ending a seven-year stint as he begins his independent journey. Reports suggest his departure followed a disagreement with Naira Marley. Shortly after leaving, Zinoleesky unveiled his new imprint, Zinodict Music, on Friday, coinciding with the release of his first independent single, Nostalgia, shared via his social media platforms. He has also updated his profile to reflect the new label. Rumours of tension between Zinoleesky and Naira Marley first surfaced in November 2025, although the singer had earlier dismissed the claims and reaffirmed his loyalty at the time.

Chilling new video captured the moment a former Mexican beauty queen, Carolina Flores Gomez, was gūnned down in front of her baby by her jealous mother-in-law. The 27-year-old new mom, who was Miss Teen Universe for Baja California in 2017, is seen at home in the wealthy neighborhood of Polanco with her mother-in-law, Erika Herrera, when the tragic sho0ting took place on April 15, according to the clip obtained by the Spanish-language outlet Reforma. Gomez, wearing a white-patterned robe, is seen walking in the living room of the luxury pad before moving toward the back of the house with Maria following behind her before sh00.ting her, according to the footage. The victim’s husband, Alejandro Gomez, then walks into the frame holding the couple’s baby. “What was that?” he as...

A former Mexican beauty queen was found shot de@d in her luxury apartment, with her mother-in-law being investigated as the prime suspect. Carolina Flores Gomez, 27, was found with a gunsh0t wound to the head last Thursday in her apartment in one of Mexico City’s wealthiest neighborhoods, Mexican outlet Reporte Indigo reported. Authorities believe Gomez, the Miss Teen Universe for northern Mexico’s Baja California state in 2017, was k!lled in front of her baby a day before they were alerted, raising suspicion as to why her husband, Alejandro Gomez, took so long to raise the alarm. They believe he was home at the time of the murder, along with his mom, Erika Maria, who is the prime suspect, according to the reports. Building staff did not report hearing gunshots or unusual activ...

Popular Nigerian streamer Peller has revealed that his mother has advised him against providing financial support to his father. He made the disclosure while reacting to an ongoing family dispute involving fellow content creator GehGeh, whose younger sister recently accused him online of neglecting his siblings despite his wealth. Responding to the controversy, GehGeh maintained that although he is the first in his family to attain financial success, he does not yet have enough resources to lift the entire family out of poverty. He also expressed concern about becoming financially strained if he continues to shoulder all responsibilities, urging his siblings to seek employment. Sharing his perspective during a livestream, Peller recounted his own experiences with family financial ...

Singer Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, has defended him amid social media backlash. DAILY POST reports that Burna Boy has been criticised online for being arrogant. The development came following the singer’s recent attack on Wizkid’s DJ, DJ Tunez at a Lagos club. The incident further led to an online fight between Wizkid and Burna Boy. Reacting to the controversy, many Nigerians criticised Burna for always getting physical with people, tagging him arrogant. However, defending the singer behavior during an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV, Bose Ogulu stated that she doesn’t mind being seen as arrogant. When asked about Burna Boy, she said If knowing his worth and carrying himself as such is arrogant, then it is a good thing. “And I can’t apologize for that.” ...

American rapper Fat Joe has sparked controversy after claiming that Afrobeats originated from Jamaica, prompting debate across the music industry and online communities. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall star Buju Banton, Fat Joe suggested that Jamaica played a foundational role in the genre’s development. “Jamaica started Afrobeats. Even though everything comes from Africa,” he said during the discussion. He also described Afrobeats as lacking substance and predicted that the genre would eventually fade away. Buju Banton did not directly challenge the claim during the conversation, instead pointing to the influence of Panamanian artist El General on the evolution of reggaeton and its broader global impact. Fat Joe’s rem...

           PRESS RELEASE April 2026 Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant development for Nigeria’s rapidly evolving creative economy, Don O. Mike, FNMAA, a leading industry professional and Principal of Mic Dunamis Global Concepts Limited, has been elected as the National Chairman, Models & Influencers Directorate of the Practitioners of Content Creators, Skit-makers and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN). His emergence marks a strategic step toward formalizing and strengthening the modelling and influencer ecosystem within one of Africa’s most dynamic creative markets. In his acceptance statement, Don O. Mike described the role as both an honour and a responsibility, emphasizing the need for institutional structure, ethical standards, ...

A wave of frustration has surfaced on social media as some Nigerians express concern over what they describe as a fading push for justice in the case of late singer Mohbad. In a viral post circulating online, a user lamented that the artist has still not been buried, describing the situation as shocking and disheartening. The post further criticized what it called a sudden shift in public attitude, noting that individuals who once demanded justice for the late singer are now discouraging others from continuing the conversation. According to the post, those who still advocate for accountability in the case are increasingly being told to move on and focus on other national issues, particularly insecurity. The writer questioned the consistency of public opinion, describing Nigerians as ...

Renowned Nigerian music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about a major challenge he faces with some of his record label artists, particularly Ayra Starr and other Gen Z talents. Speaking during a recent episode of the Who’s In The House podcast, the Mavin Records boss revealed that many of his younger artists are often unwilling to actively promote their music on social media. According to him, the hesitation stems from their desire to maintain a visually appealing or “clean” social media presence, rather than frequently posting promotional content about their work. Don Jazzy noted that this mindset has led to repeated disagreements between him and his artists, especially Ayra Starr, whom he mentioned specifically. He encouraged art...

Patrick Muldoo, known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, di£d suddenly on April 19, at the age of 57. His manager confirmed his de@th. Muldoon’s sister Shana Muldoon-Zappa told TMZ the actor di£d from a heart attack, which occurred while he was in the shower at his home. Muldoon-Zappa said her brother was discovered by his girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart. Muldoon began his acting career while he was still in college at the University of Southern California, where he played on the football team,. His career began with a two-episode role in the sitcom Who’s the Boss? Upon graduating, he became even more well known with a three-episode arc playing Jeffrey Hunter, the once-boyfriend of Tiffani Thiessen’s ...