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Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has claimed that influential individuals are attempting to obstruct efforts to conduct a DNA test to confirm the paternity of his son’s child. He reiterated that Mohbad will not be buried until the test is completed to determine whether Liam Aloba is truly the singer’s biological son. A Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, had previously ordered a DNA test following an application filed by Aloba, with Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga granting the request. However, in a video shared on TikTok, Aloba alleged that certain powerful figures are working behind the scenes to delay or frustrate the process. He expressed concern over the situation, especially after the toxicology report failed to provide clear conclusions. He also...

Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has expressed heartfelt appreciation after being recognised by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) for surpassing ₦1 billion at the box office with her debut film, Oversabi Aunty. The award presentation was attended by NFVCB Director-General Shuaibu Husseini and Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife. In a post shared on Instagram, Abraham described the recognition as a significant milestone, noting that it holds special meaning coming from such a respected institution. She expressed gratitude to her fans, known as Toyintitans, as well as her distribution partner, FilmOne Entertainment, for their unwavering support. The actress also appreciated the presence of Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, highlighting how the film has infl...

Veteran Hollywood actor and martial arts legend Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family has confirmed. The announcement was made in a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, where his family expressed deep grief over the loss. “He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved,” the statement read. Reflecting on his influence both privately and publicly, the family noted that Norris inspired millions through his discipline, dedication, and kindness. “To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather,” they added. Born Carlos Ray Norris in 1940 in Oklahoma, he joined the United States Air Force as a teenager. During his posting in South Ko...

Nigerian gospel artiste Judikay has opened up about suffering six miscarriages, revealing that the most recent occurred in February 2025. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the singer spoke candidly about the physical pain and emotional trauma she faced following the loss, which happened after she had crossed the three-month stage of pregnancy. Narrating her experience, she explained how what initially felt like mild discomfort soon turned into a heartbreaking situation. “In February 2025, I experienced a pain that almost crushed me. I was pregnant for well over three months. One of these days, I was going about my day when I started to experience cramps,” she said. “I said, ‘Oh, okay, it was one of those things.’ And then trickles of blood, and I said, ‘Oh, spotting’. If...

Two of the three foreign laboratories approved by a Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, have declined to conduct a paternity test on Liam, the son of late singer Mohbad. The court had earlier authorised three labs in the United States and the United Kingdom to carry out DNA testing amid an ongoing dispute between Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, and his widow, Wunmi Aloba. While the court selected Advanced Histopathology Laboratory in London, Wunmi chose Alpha Bio Labs in Warrington, and Joseph Aloba opted for DNA Diagnostics Centre in Ohio, US. However, counsel to Mohbad’s father, Oladayo Ogungbe, revealed that the two UK-based laboratories have declined the request, stating they do not handle post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed bodies. He explained that both laboratories...

Jay-Z has made some changes to his name. The rapper subtly underwent a name change in preparation for his upcoming reunion with The Roots.  He added an umlaut to his moniker to read JAŸ-Z on the billing for the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia concert on May 30. Not only that, Jay, whose real name is Shawn Carter, also tweaked his stage name on major music streaming platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal to include the diacritical mark. It appears that the name change is the 56-year-old's way of staying in touch with his, well, roots. The cover art from his earliest records—including his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt and its breakout singles "Ain't No N---a," "Can't Knock the Hustle" and "Feelin' It"—featured an umlaut. This isn't first time the Beyoncé's husband ...

Nigerian skit maker and streamer Shank Comics has stirred reactions online after claiming that comedians make more money than music artists. Speaking during a livestream, he said many people assume musicians are richer because they tend to show off their wealth more than comedians. He went on to claim that top Nigerian comedians like Bovi and Basketmouth are wealthier than Afrobeats stars such as Asake, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. According to him, comedians are more focused on long-term financial stability and tend to invest their money rather than spend heavily on luxury items like exotic cars. “I think there is more money in comedy than music… they prefer to invest rather than buy cars,” he said

Riley Green was left bleeding after a disgruntled fan threw a phone at him onstage.  In a video posted to social media, the country star was performing at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia, when a phone was suddenly thrown from the crowd, hitting the musician in the ear.  A shocked Green paused the show and asked his crew to turn the house lights on in an effort to identify the thrower. With the help of the crowd, Green pointed to the fan and threw him out of the show. “This one right here? Get his fat a** out of here. Go on,” Green said. After the fan was escorted out the arena, Green — who wasn’t aware of his injury — thanked his fans for their support.  “I’d like to take a moment while I’ve got everybody’s atten...

The 95th Annual Academy Awards were presented on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theater, and it was hosted by Conan O'Brien. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” took home six Oscars, including best picture, best director, and adapted screenplay at the 98th Academy Awards. “Sinners,” which earned a record 16 nominations, won four awards, including Michael B. Jordan for actor in a leading role and Ryan Coogler’s original screenplay. Jessie Buckley was another first-time winner, taking the Oscar for actress in a leading role for “Hamnet.” Amy Madigan won for supporting actress for “Weapons.” See the full list of winners and nominees below. Best picture WINNER: One Battle After Another Bugonia Frankenstein F1 Hamnet Marty Supreme The Sec...

Left - Right, Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy, Singer Crayon Nigerian singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, better known as Crayon, has sparked speculation about a possible exit from Mavin Records after calling out label boss, Don Jazzy, in a fiery rant on social media. Crayon, in a series of 𝕏 posts, also criticised the leadership of Mavin Records, including the label’s chief operating officer (COO), Tega Oghenejobo. Taking a swipe at Don Jazzy, Crayon wrote, “Don Jazzy na my boy!!!!!! Una dey maddddd!!?? Shayennnnn sharayyyyyy333,” before turning to Tega with a harsher remark, “Tega highest criminal!!!!!!!!!” He also claimed that he lost his mother due to the label, an allegation he did not expand on. Crayon, who was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records...