Entertainment

KieKie offers new car, N30m in talent hunt

Renowned content creator, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, aka KieKie, is offering new opportunities to creatives with her forthcoming reality show tagged, ‘Kie Kie Unscripted Experience’. Speaking during a media briefing for the talent show during the week at the Mikano International office on Victoria Island, Lagos State, she ted that the show was poised to be an


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BBN: Ruthie gives condition for reconciling with Wanni X Handi

Recently evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Ruth Akpan, aka Ruthie, has said that she can only reconcile with twins and fellow contestants, Wani and Handi, if they are open to it. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “There is always room for communication. We are adults, and I’m hoping that we are


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Atiku’s daughter gets hitched in colourful ceremony

The family of a former Vice President and the Waziri of Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar, celebrated a significant milestone on Friday, August 23, 2024, as their daughter, Laila, tied the knot with her groom, Saleh Maitala, in a simple yet colourful Fatiha held at the National Mosque in Abuja. Laila looked radiant in a sparkling white


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My music aimed at spreading joy — VaB

Budding singer, Victor Blessed, aka VaB, has said that he became an artiste to address important issues in society and spread joy among people. VaB, who is signed to Chrome Entertainment, spoke on the sidelines of his Extended Play album titled, ‘Surprise You’, which was released on August 23, 2024. The singer also noted that


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Ronaldo’s YouTube channel hits record 16m subscribers in hours

Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has shattered another record, becoming the fastest to ever reach 16 million subscribers on YouTube. Ronaldo’s YouTube channel was announced on Wednesday around 2 p.m., and in a stunning display of his global appeal, he hit the 10 million subscriber mark in less than 12 hours—a milestone that took popular


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Jennifer Lopez files to divorce Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, US media reported Tuesday, two years after the Hollywood power couple officially gave love a second chance by tying the knot. The pair, who were nicknamed “Bennifer” when they first dated in the frenzied tabloid celebrity days of the early 2000s, had rekindled their relationship almost


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FACT CHECK: Did Tekno pass out during tour in South Africa?

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, an X user, El-Saheed (@AbdulSaheed19), posted a claim that Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer, Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu popularly known as  Tekno collapsed during his tour in South Africa. The post reads: “Breaking News: Nigerian Artist Tekno Collapses in South Africa During His Tour. The cause is still unknown.” At the time of


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BBNaija Season 9: Nelita wins first HOH challenge with immunity

Big Brother Naija Season 9  pair Nelita, consisting of Nnenna Mbonu and Anita Ukah, has won the heads of house challenge for the second time in a row. The pair were crowned the heads of house last week through a ballot system and emerged victorious following eight out of 12 votes from their fellow housemates.


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I was once asked to leave the stage for PSquare -Flavour

Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has shared a story of his journey to stardom, recounting how he was once asked to leave the stage during a performance for PSquare, a popular Nigerian music duo. In an interview released on Sunday by In My Opinion podcast, Flavour narrated how he began


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Real reasons behind P-Square’s latest rift

Many were taken by surprise when Paul Okoye of P-Square recently made some claims, stating that his twin brother, Peter, had submitted a petition against him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Responding, Peter stated that the petition was actually written against their elder brother and former manager, Jude. This has brought to the


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Being bullied online doesn’t bother me – Seyi Law

Comedian and actor, Oluwaseyitan Lawrence, popularly known as Seyi Law, has said that despite being constantly trolled online, he is at peace with himself. Stating this in an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “Every entertainer needs people, but some people want to determine the lives of others and one must not give them that


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Marriage hasn’t stopped me from making music — She Baby

Popular singer, Oluwaseyi Ariyo, aka She Baby, has stated that marriage does not interfere with her career. Speaking against the backdrop of her new Extended Play album titled, ‘Unstoppable’, she told Saturday Beats, “Despite my marriage, I am ready to take music to the next level coupled with the supportive hubby I have now. As


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Why I’m passionate about children, people with disabilities — Halima Abubakar

Actress, Halima Abubakar, has said that supporting people with disabilities and children in Nigeria and Africa is the priority of her foundation. At a recent charity event— the Halima Abubakar Foundation Appreciation Outreach— hosted by the thespian in Abuja, she reached out to over 2,000 people with disabilities in Abuja, by donating food items, wheelchairs,


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Inside Asa’s ‘playful’ soul

In the vast landscape of the Nigerian entertainment industry, Bukola Elemide, widely known as Asa, stands apart. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Asa often shies away from the limelight, preferring to keep a low profile, rather than being frequent at industry events or social gatherings. Beyond her artistic choices, what many might not know about


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Art can be created anywhere — Adokiye Kyrian

Singer, Adokiye Kyrian, has said that art can be created anywhere, regardless of geographical borders. The singer, who is currently based in the United Kingdom, recently released a song titled, ‘Living my Life’ that has been generating some buzz. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “Distance can never be a barrier to


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Our eviction from BBN shocking — Nneamaka Nwafor

Nneamaka Nwafor, one half of the recently evicted Ndinne pair from the ongoing Big Brother Naija (No Lose Guard season), has said that she did not see their exit from the show coming at the time it did. Expressing surprise at their eviction, she told Saturday Beats, “We got the shock of our lives when


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I’ve never been loved — Esther Nwachukwu

Controversial actress, Ether Nwachukwu, has said that she was not raised with love, and has not experience it, even as an adult. She also stated that she made the viral statement that she had slept with over 1,000 men in a bid to chase clout. She told Saturday Beats, “I won’t say it’s for real.


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