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Nigerian singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, has claimed that Lagos is more expensive than Los Angeles, California. The singer, who recently revealed that he has relocated to the United States, made the statement during a livestream on TikTok while comparing life in both places. According to him, one thing he has noticed since moving to the US is that strangers rarely approach him for money despite the economic challenges people also face there. \ "I was telling someone, since I got to the United States, nobody has asked me to give them money. And people are also suffering here," he said. BNXN went on to argue that Lagos is more expensive than Los Angeles in many aspects of daily living. "Lagos is super expensive. It is more expensive than Los Angeles. Aside from housin...

Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has dismissed long-standing rumours linking him romantically with late actress Allwell Ademola, describing the claims as unfounded. Speaking during an interview with Oyinmomo TV, Salami said he never paid attention to industry gossip and only became aware of the speculation after Ademola personally contacted him to discuss what people were saying. According to the actor, he informed her that he had not heard the rumours and generally avoids engaging with such conversations. Salami explained that public speculation has never influenced his relationships with colleagues in the movie industry, noting that he prefers to concentrate on his career rather than be distracted by rumours. The actor also stressed the importance of his marriage, stating that h...

The East African digital entertainment community is mourning the sudden death of popular Ugandan TikTok creator Musaazi Charles Kalooli, widely known as Sebina. The comedian, celebrated for his humorous skits and relatable portrayals of everyday life, reportedly died on June 6 after collapsing shortly after arriving at his home in Kampala. His unexpected passing has left fans, fellow content creators, and family members searching for answers as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Shock Across Social Media News of Sebina’s death spread rapidly across social media platforms, triggering an outpouring of grief and tributes from followers and colleagues. Known for transforming ordinary experiences into entertaining content, the TikTok star had built a loyal...

Veteran Nigerian actor, Abdul Salam Taofeek, popularly known as Tioroju Mondusi, has shared what he described as the most painful experience of his life, revealing details of an alleged betrayal involving his late wife. Speaking during an interview on the African A-List podcast, the actor was asked whether there was anyone who had deeply hurt him and whom he had struggled to forgive. In response, Mondusi said the most devastating experience he ever endured came from his wife, who has since passed away. According to the actor, the incident occurred about five years ago when he returned from a movie location and discovered that his wife, who was then nine months pregnant with their fifth child, was nowhere to be found. He said repeated attempts to contact her proved unsuccessful until ...

Kristina Khorram, the longtime trusted associate of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has secured a significant legal victory after a judge dismissed s3x trafficking claims against her, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in Kristina's favour during a hearing in June. The court decided that claims of s3xual battery, s3x trafficking, and several other allegations brought against her by Phillip Pines, a former employee of Diddy, should be thrown out. The judge found that Phillip failed to provide evidence supporting his claims that Kristina could be held liable for any alleged crimes committed against him. The court stated that Phillip did not demonstrate that Kristina had knowledge of any alleged s3xual battery or that she was aware of o...

Bianca Censori posted some steamy photos as she wished husband Kanye West a happy birthday. The rapper turned 49 and his architect wife shared a steamy bathroom photo. It shows her and Kanye on both sides of a mirror, licking the mirror with their mouths on the same level. "Ride or di£ 4 ever," she captioned the photo.   Many were confused as they asked if the man in the picture is really Kanye. Bianca also shared another photo of Kanye alone and she wrote: "Happy birthday @ye. I love you more than life."   She then shared a photo of herself in a skimpy two piece.   Kanye celebrated his 49th birthday in the Netherlands with Bianca and some friends. A video from the celebration shows Bianca standing next to K...

British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and global hit-maker Talay Riley has di£d after a horror knife attack. The 35-year-old real, real name Yinka Mark Orabiyi, di£d on June 5, 2026, after being stabbed. Cops said they responded on Friday to calls that a man had been stabbed in Pankhurst Avenue, East London. Emergency services found the 35-year-old with several stab wounds in the garden of a property on Rayleigh Road and battled to save his life. Tragically, he was pronounced de@d at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics.   Another man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds – he remains under the care of medics in a non-life threatening condition. Two men, aged 27 and 24, and a 25-year-old woman were arrested ne...

Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY, has announced the postponement of his show previously scheduled to hold in Warri. Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY, has announced the postponement of his show previously scheduled to hold in Warri. AY, while speaking about is decision via his Instagram page, disclosed that stemmed from personal reflection, empathy, and responsibility, and was not influenced by external pressure. He explained that empathy, advocacy, and drawing attention to national issues are collective responsibilities, not the duty of celebrities alone. Nigerian News Aggregator “I recently postponed my show in Warri. That decision was mine. It came from a place of personal reflection, empathy and responsibility. Nobody pressu...

Kanya King, the founder of the Music Of Black Origin (OBO)Awards and a leading figure in Black British music, has died at the age of 57 after battling colon cancer. The news was confirmed by the MOBO Organisation, which said King passed away on Wednesday following a determined fight against the illness. Born in north London to a Ghanaian father and an Irish mother, King was working as a television researcher when she launched the MOBO Awards. The initiative was created to recognise Black British artists, many of whom received little attention at mainstream music award events. The statement by Mobo Organisation continues, “The music world has lost one of its most fearless champions.” “What Kanya created was never simply an awards ceremony. It was an act of cultural justice. Mobo...

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has criticised the way the President Bola Tinubu administration is handling the insecurity in the country.  The thespian said the current regime’s approach to the escalating insecurity in the country shows it lack a sense of humanity.  In a recent Instagram post, Jegede said insecurity alone is not the problem but the government’s lackadaisical approach towards tackling it. She wrote, “Nigeria government lacks a sense of humanity. “@Asiwajubat @officialoluremitinubu Nigerians are not doormats nor people you just prey on. Crimes happen everywhere in the world, it is the fact that Nigerians know that no one will ever come looking for them is the issue.  “These atrocities have not been tribal, religious nor class-based.” ...