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Nigerian model and media personality Denrele Edun has opened up about his love life and sexuality, admitting that he has struggled to find lasting love. Speaking on a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Edun said he has often given his all in relationships but rarely received the same level of commitment in return. According to him, people who have a lot of love to offer frequently end up being the ones who do not get it back. As a result, he said he has learned to find love in different places and has now chosen to focus on loving himself. Edun explained that many of his emotional connections did not turn out as he had hoped, leading him to the realisation that self-love is currently the best option for him. He maintained that he is not responsible for the challenges he has fac...

NBA legend,  Paul Pierce, is facing a paternity lawsuit from a woman claiming he is the father of her unborn son. Princess Santiago, an event director in Los Angeles, filed the suit on Jan. 12, according to TMZ Sports. She is demanding DNA testing from the 48-year-old former Celtics and Nets star to prove whether Pierce is the father.   Santiago, in a statement to TMZ, said the case is not about “drama or attention” but accountability and “doing what’s right for my child” after she claimed attempts to keep it out of court failed. “I filed for paternity papers after multiple attempts to resolve this privately,” Santiago said in a statement. “Paul Pierce is the father of my son, King, and I am simply asking for a paternity test so the truth can be confirmed.” Santi...

Popular content creator Iniobong Esther Louis, widely known as Sunshine, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, January 28, in Lagos, following her untimely passing earlier this month. A funeral announcement shared on Tuesday by her friend and fellow creator, Chidera Madu, revealed that Sunshine’s remains will be moved from the Lagos Island General Hospital, Marina, to Atan Cemetery in Yaba for burial. Sunshine, 34, reportedly died on January 9, 2026, after complications arising from a fibroid surgery. She was a native of Nnung Udoe Itak in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In a statement confirming her death, the family said: “With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Esther Thomas, also known as Sunshine, who died on January ...

Pop star Katy Perry has joined the growing list of celebrities speaking out against the actions of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 41-year-old singer took to Instagram to urge her followers to move beyond outrage and take concrete action, following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis. In a post shared with her over 200 million followers, Katy wrote, “Turn anger into ACTION,” alongside slides instructing Americans to call their senators. She explained that lawmakers have until January 30 to block an additional $10 billion in funding for ICE, on top of the $75 billion already approved. She also shared a call script, urging senators to filibuster the upcoming homeland security appropriations bill, while condemn...

The burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu has been delayed following a fresh disagreement between her family and members of the gospel music community over funeral arrangements. Naija News reports that Akinnaanu died on January 12 after a prolonged illness that affected her leg, prompting widespread prayers and support from fans and fellow artistes nationwide. Following her passing, gospel singer Alayo Melody had initially announced a detailed burial programme, which included a service of songs, candlelight procession and tribute night scheduled for January 20 at the LTV 8 ground in Ikeja, with a private burial planned for the following day. However, the arrangements were later suspended after a dispute reportedly erupted within the family. Another gospel musician, Lanre...

West framed his apology within a broader account of mental illness that he said went unrecognised for decades following a car accident 25 years ago that “broke my jaw and caused injury to the right frontal lobe of my brain.”  American rapper, Kanye West, now known as Ye, has issued a public apology to the Black community, acknowledging that his actions during prolonged periods of untreated mental illness caused deep disappointment and harm to a community he described as the foundation of his identity. The apology formed a central part of a lengthy personal statement titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” in which the artist reflected on years of public controversy, personal breakdowns and erratic behaviour that he linked to an undiagnosed brain injury and bipolar type-1 disorder. Addre...

Chrissy Teigen has revealed the little way she keeps the romance alive in her marriage. The model, whi has been married to singer John Legend for 12 years, said she doesn’t share everything with her husband. The Cravings told E! News, “For all he knows, I have never farted or pooped.” “[You’ve] got to keep the sexy and preserve the sexy in a little bit of ways,” she added, “I won’t say that John necessarily does that all the time, but I make sure that I do.” Following Chrissy's revelation, American actress Sarah Michelle Gellar added during the joint interview — which took place at the “Star Search” premiere — that “separate bathrooms” have kept her 23-year marriage to Freddie Prinze, Jr. alive.

Famous Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, has described being called out over the alleged $50,000 wedding planning dept as crazy. The singer said this while reacting to the allegation on Sunday evening. According to DAILY POST reports that Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, the CEO of the company in charge of Davido and Chioma’s wedding, reportedly called the singer out over unpaid dept. The report that went viral on social media was accompanied with an alleged chat of the event planner threatening legal action. However, reacting to the development on X, Davido who saw it as an insult, tagged it crazy. The singer wrote  “This is just crazy atp (at this point).”

Nigerian creators account for the majority of Africa’s biggest live streamers in 2026, underscoring the country’s growing influence in the continent’s digital entertainment economy. Data from Twitch and Kick show that Nigerian streamers occupy most positions in Africa’s top 10, driven by strong audience engagement, celebrity collaborations, and early adoption of live streaming as a mainstream career path. The surge comes amid a broader transformation of Africa’s streaming ecosystem, where live broadcasting has evolved from a niche gaming activity into a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar industry. While South Africa initially led the continent’s streaming scene, momentum has shifted decisively toward West Africa—particularly Nigeria—following heightened global attention sparked by vi...

Flyysoulja of the Island Boys has checked into rehabilitation months after suffering a drug-induced psychotic episode, according to information obtained by TMZ. The rapper said he is entering detox to address ongoing substance issues and focus on personal improvement, including being a better parent. He described the decision as a turning point in his life. “I’m going to detox right now to get the help I need. I can’t wait. I’ve been here before, but this time I’m going to take it a lot more serious,” Flyysoulja said. He referred to the move as “good news” and called it “a very powerful moment,” adding that he is determined to come out of the process stronger. The development follows an incident last year in Florida when Flyysoulja was detained under the state’s Baker Act after...