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Nollywood actress Ronke-oshodi-sends-message-to-mc-oluomo-amidst-alleged-betrayal-from-koko-zaria/) has opened up on a difficult period in her life when she battled a serious health condition and spent as much as ₦800,000 every month on medication.The actress shared the experience during an interview on African A List, where she also spoke about the financial pressure of her treatment and the people who supported her during that period.Ronke said the high cost of her medication became a major burden, with her monthly drug expenses reaching hundreds of thousands of naira. She expressed gratitude to God, and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Musiliu Akinsanya also known as MC Oluomo and some of her colleagues for helping her through the health crisis. She said: “Thank...

Ariana Grande has slammed US President Donald Trump for using her song, We Can’t Be Friends in an anti-trans video. A video posted on TikTok by Team Trump on Thursday, August 20, showed the president walking toward the stage at a political rally with overlaid text that read, "Me and my truth we sit in silence... men can't have babies and should never compete in women's sports.” Ariana, who was tagged in the post’s caption, responded with a warning in the comments section of the post, writing: "Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false.” The audio to Grande's 2024 single, We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) has since been removed from the post as well. It’s the second time the popstar has criticised Trump, after he used her 2024 track Bye in a TikTok ...

Nigerian gospel Singer, Asu Ekiye, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the crash of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu.The Bayelsa State-born singer, popularly known as the Prince of the Niger Delta, made the announcement in a public notice shared on his Instagram page, revealing that the marriage ended a year ago but did not provide the reason.The singer **[explained that he delayed making the matter public because he needed time to process the development and gain clarity before speaking about the deeply personal change in his life.In a post via his Facebook page on Saturday, Ekiye said he did not initiate proceedings to dissolve the marriage.According to him, his wife moved out of the house and began divorce proceedings without any quarrel between them Ekiye said ...

Gospel artiste, Asu Ekiye, and his wife, Kunemofa, have ended their 28-year marriage. The singer announced the crash of their marriage on social media this morning August 20. He disclosed that their marriage ended a year ago but he chose to announce it today after “allowing time to bring the perspective, clarity and quiet acceptance of their separation.” His statement reads ‘’After 28 years of a deeply personal journey of growth, experience and reflection, I wish to announce, with a profound sense of sobriety and quiet resignation, that my marriage to KUNEMOFA ASU  has come to an end. Some chapters, however significant and memorable, eventually come to an end. I choose to close this chapter with grace, gratitude and dignity, while looking ahead to the possibilities of ...

Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case challenging her potential deportation and detention.  Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed the case, she reminded the public that she was born in the country. The former beauty queen said she remained confident in the South African judicial system and would continue to pursue the matter through legal channels. “Firstly, I would like to say that I am grateful that I once again have been able to get an opportunity to have my faith in our courts, and I remind everyone that I was born in South Africa,” she said. “I...

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Temilade Openiyi (Tems) have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).  StateUpdates Directory The nominations were announced ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27.Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai”. He is nominated in the Best Collaboration category, alongside Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, and Malice (“Chains & Whips”); French Montana and Max B (“Ever Since U Left Me”); Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter (“Bring Your Love”); PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson (“Stateside”); and Teyana Taylor and Lucky Daye (“Hard Part”). “Dai Da...

Supporters of the March and March movement gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court today, Wednesday, August 19, to insist that beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina leave the country. The march held as the court prepared to deliver judgment in Chidimma Adetshina’s legal battle over her immigration status in South Africa. The protesters sang and chanted outside the court, with some calling for Adetshina to leave South Africa. As Chidimma arrived at the court venue and was immediately swarmed by reporters and protesters. She had to run into the court to evade them.   Illegal immigrants are a burden in our country," another banner read. Chidimma was arrested in June 2026 after South African authorities alleged that she had entered the country through t...

Nigerian rapper, Blaqbonez, has finally revealed the major cause of his messy feud with colleague, Odumodublvck. This came a year after Odumodublvck stated that his rift with Blaqbonez is beyond music. Responding to Blaqbonez’s diss song in June 2025, Odumodublvck wrote on X, “You want to make it about studio. Na lie. We go meet again for the street. You know the level. This is not rap beef. Na me and you for this world.” In June 2026, Odumodublvck, in a series of posts on X, accused Blaqbonez of sexual abuse, and alleged that the music industry is covering up for him. Finally revealing the main cause of their fight, Blaqbonez said, “Odumodu and I were with a girl at the same time but I didn’t know she was with him too around the same time we met.” Speaking in a video i...

Singer Pocollee is reportedly arrested in the UK over rape allegation as authorities investigate the serious claim against him. Nigerian singer and dancer Poco Lee has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom over an allegation of rape, according to reports circulating online. The report, which has sparked reactions across social media, claims the entertainer was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual offence in the UK. However, details surrounding the reported arrest, including the identity of the alleged victim, the circumstances of the allegation and whether formal charges have been filed, remain unclear. The claim has yet to be independently verified through an official statement from UK law enforcement authorities or a court. Poco Lee, whose real name is Iw...

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her remarkable global influence, Grammy-winning career, and enduring impact on African music.   Kidjo received the prestigious star in the Recording category, becoming the first African musician and first Black African to receive the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame honour.   The recognition celebrates some of the remarkable achievements that have defined Kidjo's career, including her five Grammy Awards, 18 albums and decades of using music to introduce African sounds, stories and culture to audiences around the world.   Announcing the honour, Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, praised Kidjo's global influence and contribution ...