The news of Rema’s record-breaking performance fee at Anant Ambani’s wedding has sent shockwaves across social media, with many users hailing music as a lucrative career path. The Nigerian Afrobeats sensation reportedly pocketed a whopping N4.5 billion for performing just one of his hit songs, ‘Calm Down’, at the high-profile event, leaving many in awe.
A business intelligence consultant, serial entrepreneur and pastor, Mayowa Ijisesan, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career, pastoral calling and other issues Can you describe your journey from Silicon Valley to your current roles in ministry and business? I started my career in Silicon Valley (California, USA) as a software engineer in 1999, after bagging a
Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, popularly called Rude Boy of Psquare, has surprised his wife, Ivy Ifeoma, with a new Range Rover SUV as a ‘push gift’. The excited husband took to his Instagram stories to share a photo of the ride, captioning it, “My baby, use this baby to push the other baby very well.”
Nigerian filmmakers, Seyi Akinlade and Josef Adamu have set the international stage alive with the first screening of “Kimono Kid” at the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. PUNCH Online reports that the Toronto International Film Festival starts on September 5 to 15, 2024, in Toronto, Canada. The film ‘Kimono Kid’ marks its
Actress, Esther Nwachukwu, has claimed that deceased actor, Junior Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, confided in her about his marital issues before his death on April 10, 2024. Recently, she had criticised Pope’s wife for attending an event. According to her, she should have mourned her husband for at least six months or one year. Shortly
Popular dancer and choreographer, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, has said that some ladies now use dancing as a cover for prostitution. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Kaffy said, “Dance is not a hustler’s game, because a lot of girls are disguising prostitution by using dance. They would rather sell the sex side than
Actress, Toyin Abraham, has continuously found herself at the centre of controversy for publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu (then the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress) in the 2023 general elections. Even after the election ended, social media users were always quick to lambast her online, especially as economic hardship worsened across the country.
Actress, Ruby Ojiakor, has responded to accusations of idol worship. In a recent video post, she had presented the key to her new car to a statue of Holy Mary and Jesus in a church, which led to criticism. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Ojiakor clarified her actions, stating that her belief and faith
Award-winning director and multidisciplinary designer, Ogo Okpue, has delved into the rich tapestry of African mysticism with his first feature film, ‘A Song from the Dark’, which premiered on Friday, July 12, 2024, on the popular streaming platform, Amazon Prime. The filmmaker, who is based in the United Kingdom, noted that the fantasy-horror movie brings
Award-winning director and multidisciplinary designer, Ogo Okpue, has delved into the rich tapestry of African mysticism with his first feature film, ‘A Song from the Dark’, which premiered on Friday, July 12, 2024, on the popular streaming platform, Amazon Prime. The filmmaker, who is based in the United Kingdom, noted that the fantasy-horror movie brings
A budding singer, Benjamin Samuel, aka BJ Sam, recalls that while growing up in Ibadan, Oyo State, he had dreams to reach the world through his music, with people of all races, languages and nations enjoying his music. Speaking on his latest project, Sam stated that he was set to launch a new song and
A Ghanaian beauty queen and actress, Abena Appiah, has got her eyes set on making a significant impact in the Nigerian film industry with her starring role in the soon-to-be-released film titled, ’On Different Grounds’, which is directed by popular filmmaker, Mildred Okwo. Abena Appiah, who won the Miss Grand International beauty pageant in 2020,
A United Kingdom-based broadcaster, Richard Edoki, aka RichyBongo, is set to give radio listeners, especially those in the UK, something new and fresh with his new show which debuts on Sunday, July 14 2024, on CHBN Radio in Cornwall, England. Titled ‘African Vibe’, Edoki noted that the programme seeks to inform, educate and entertain audiences
Popular dancer and choreographer, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, has said that some ladies now use dancing as a cover for prostitution. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Kaffy said, “Dance is not a hustler’s game, because a lot of girls are disguising prostitution by using dance. They would rather sell the sex side than
Singer and songwriter, Blessed Agada, aka Berri Tiga, has said that his new Extended Play album titled, ‘Blessed’, does not contain any controversial song, adding that he decided to name the album after himself because he feels blessed. He told Saturday Beats, “I just released my EP, and none of the songs is controversial. The
Music producer, Solomon Oyeniyi, popularly known as K-Solo, has refuted the claims that he blamed mothers for fuelling Internet fraud and prostitution, popularly known as ‘hook-up’ in Nigeria. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Oyeniyi said, “I did not blame prostitution on mothers. Many Nigerians often react to headlines without reading the full story.
Afro-street sensation, Kleson Kvsh, has stated that he is determined to spread hope and positivity through his music. Speaking on his latest single titled, ‘Italawa’, he told Saturday Beats, “My recently released single, on which I featured another rising star, BhadBoi OML, is an anthem of hope, ambition, and the unwavering strength that defines the
An up-and-coming artiste, Dexterone, has said that his ability to tell unusual stories with his music gives him utmost pleasure. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “I love to blend various genres because it makes my music resonate with a wider audience. With my distinct sound, I aim to put out narratives
As the music competition, Naija Star Search Season 2, nears its grand finale, the top five finalists— HighCap, Blakk, Clement Daniel, Alaye Baba, and Accolade TMP— are set for the ultimate showdown, competing for the coveted N20m grand prize. According to a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the programme will be aired at 8pm on
Actress and filmmaker, Etinosa Idemudia, has lamented the constant disturbance posed by louts, called ‘area boys’, on movie sets. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she called on the Lagos State government to deal with the issue decisively. She said, “Another challenge is the case of area boys, who often disrupt film shoots, demanding money
