Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio. Her Instagram bio currently reads, “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” This comes days after Annie signed off in a post on Instagram with her full name, Annie Uwana Macaulay, noticeably excluding Idibia. Recall that in February,
Shooting of a multi-million Naira epic film on the life and times of the late Duro Ladipo, Nigeria’s prime folklore plays/music icon, has begun at a location in Oyo State. Mr Wole Duro-Ladipo, son of the late playwright, disclosed this on Sunday in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to the founding Trustee of the Duro
A gospel artiste based in the United Kingdom, Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye, tells FAITH AJAYI about his journey into music and his forthcoming album Tell us about your background and how it influenced your journey into gospel music? My journey into gospel music is deeply rooted in my family’s strong Christian heritage and musical traditions. Growing up
Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Sola Allyson has responded to criticism regarding the absence of direct references to Jesus in her latest album. An X user with the username @Folahanayo1 called her out on Friday following gospel icon Panam Percy Paul’s revelations that he rejected a whopping £24m record deal in 1995 to reduce Jesus
A disc jockey, Faith Stevens, popularly known as DJ Electra, organised a charity football match on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to commemorate the World Epilepsy Day (Purple Day). The event, which held in Lekki, Lagos State, was tagged ‘Ability vs Disability’, and is aimed at raising awareness about epilepsy while promoting inclusivity for people with
A creative investment initiative— FlickFunds Africa— is making an impact on the African film industry by providing an all-encompassing crowdfunding, investment, production, distribution, and talent development platform that empowers filmmakers, investors, and industry stakeholders. According to a statement to Saturday Beats, the initiative wants to ensure that the continent’s storytellers have the resources and opportunities
A budding singer, Womuru Nnedah, aka Miss Eddy, had always known that music was her destiny. Growing up in the vibrant city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, she was surrounded by a culture that demanded audacity, resilience and an unapologetic voice. Now, with the release of her debut single, ‘Over’, she is finally stepping into
A popular cultural and nightlife experience— Zero Gravity Lagos— is back for its anticipated third season, running from March 30, 2025 to February 15, 2026. Curated by renowned nightlife impresarios— DJ Consequence and Eniola Tizzle— the event has contributed in no small measure to Lagos’ vibrant Sunday lifestyle. According to a statement sent to Saturday
Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo, has debunked the rumours about her death, which had been circulating in Rivers State. Speaking during an Instagram Live session on Thursday, she revealed that she was alive and would continue to speak the truth on politics and governance. She said, “Everybody, this is me, healthy and strong. I’m not dead.
A rising Nigerian-British artiste, Homebased, has released his latest album titled, ‘Con4mity’. According to the singer, the album which was released on Thursday, March 27, 2025, showcases his versatility and unique sound, while fusing afrobeat and amapiano, and staying true to his artistic essence. He said, “The album is an intentional dive into mainstream afro-fusion,
Comedian and skit maker, Isaac Olayiwola, popularly known as Layi Wasabi, has carved a niche for himself in the world of comedy and skit-making, captivating audiences with his unique style and infectious humour. While fans adore various aspects of his comedic persona, the award-winning comedian recently shared with Saturday Beats what he personally finds amusing
Actress and reality TV star, Annie Macaulay, made a return to social media this week, capturing the attention of her fans and followers. Initially, she only liked some posts, but soon after, she began to remove her pictures from Instagram until her profile was completely cleared. She also shared a note of appreciation for the
A budding disc jockey, Taiwo Kujore, aka Spunky DJ Unknown, has said that experimenting with new sounds helps him to stay fresh with his craft. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “The DJ industry is constantly evolving, so I make sure to stay ahead of the game by following global music trends through
Popular actress, Regina Daniels, has once again left fans and self-proclaimed ‘online in-laws’ confused amid rumours about her marriage to billionaire politician, Ned Nwoko. Nwoko had, in a lengthy poem celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary, professed his undying love for Regina while rubbishing speculations of their marital woes. He wrote, “Six years and counting, and
Actress, Ayo Adesanya, has shared her thoughts on the entertainment industry’s obsession with artificial beauty, stating that cosmetic surgeries like the Brazilian might not remain popular in the long run. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “These days, I realise that people take mundane things seriously. It is always the artificial that is
The lead pastor of the Light Nation Church, Femi Lazarus, recently lent his voice to the raging debate over whether or not gospel artistes should be paid for “ministering” in church and other programmes. He said, “A music minister is one who expresses his ministry through music. A music artist is not a kingdom-based minister,
Yoruba Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has declared that his popular Fuji colleague, Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma, is his boss, while referring to his counterpart, Saheed Osupa, as his colleague. Taye Currency made this known in an interview last week Thursday with Akede Ariya, during which he explained his relationship
Following the exchange of love declarations between Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko and his wife, Regina Daniels, Nigerians on social media have flooded the internet with mixed reactions. PUNCH Online reports that in a poem titled “Six Years Later…: She Still Can’t Resist Me,” Nwoko celebrated his marriage of six years with Regina while defending his
Annie Idibia, the estranged wife of music legend Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has expressed gratitude to her supporters in an Instagram post on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Annie resurfaced on social media on Thursday, nearly two months after 2Baba publicly announced their breakup. In her first post since her return, Annie, who retained her
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has responded to her husband, Ned Nwoko, following his poetic social media post on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Nwoko had taken to social media to reaffirm his love for Regina, dispelling rumours of marital discord and revealing that they are expecting another baby. Commenting on his post on Instagram, Regina
