Actress and filmmaker, Mosun Filani, has stated that fame is good when it is not punctuated with scandals. She told Saturday Beats, “Fame is a blessing when it is not associated with scandals. Fame makes one a brand, and when that happens, one’s name will open doors for one, even when it seems impossible. One
A Nigerian-born singer and songwriter, Yemi Laja, has shared some insights into how her experience in difficult times inspired her to write a song to reassure her fans that everything would be okay, if they showed gratitude and had faith. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, she said, “The song was inspired by a
A music educationist, choirmaster and historian, Babatunde Shosanya, has said that though some artistes have in recent times distanced themselves from afrobeats, it will not affect the music genre that is currently the toast of the world. Speaking on the evolution of afrobeats, he told Saturday Beats, “Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was the father of afrobeat. The
A Nigerian, Anjola Olupitan has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the fastest 10 metres walk on hands with legs behind the head with 12.52 seconds. The attempt was made in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, on 24 February 2024. This was made by the GWR on X.com on Thursday. GWR wrote,
A popular Nigerian singer, Damilola Alesh, otherwise known as Dice Ailes, has charged youths in Yoruba land to embrace culture and tradition, saying that is the only connection to their roots. The singer made the call during the recent visit of the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oyo State, Oba Sefiu Oyebola, to the Oniru of Iru
Rising stars in the Nigerian music industry, Raymmond and HotKid, are set to release their much anticipated single titled, “No Panic.” Raymmond made the announcement on Monday while addressing his fans on social media. The Lagos shining star noted that the song was produced in order to comfort his fans all over the world. Raymmond
Gospel singer Peterson Okopi has announced his engagement to his lover, Prudent Gabriel. Okopi took to his Instagram page on Monday to share the news with a series of pictures and videos capturing the proposal. The backdrop of the proposal featured the question, “Will you marry me?” as Okopi held a ring and a bouquet,
Nigerian star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, won her fourth BET Awards at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday. The Grammy winner edged out top stars like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, and others to win the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award with her 2023 song, Me &
South African singer Tyla was named Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2024 on Monday. Tyla’s debut single, ‘Water’, catapulted her to global fame and earned her several accolades, including the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in February 2024. At 22 years old, she became the youngest African artist to receive
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has faulted the actions of Nigerians who shared false information, claiming veteran actor Olu Jacobs was dead. The rumours of Jacobs’ death had earlier spread online on Sunday without official confirmation. Reacting to the news spreading on social media, Henshaw, who is also the Director of Communications for the Actors Guild
Ever since the controversial death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, on September 12, 2023, the life of a show promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry, has not remained the same. In the course of their investigations into the singer’s death, the police had stated that Sam Larry and Mohbad’s former record label boss, Naira
Budding singer, Markiss Lulu, is of the opinion that music is the medicine of the soul. The singer stated that music is so powerful that it can heal people, even sometimes when conventional drugs fail. Speaking on his latest single titled, ‘Runaway’, the singer stated that his ‘unique style of music is inspired by years
A former Big Brother Naija contestant and actress, Iheme Uloma, aka Ifu Ennada, has said that her Christian faith helps her to deal with trolls on social media. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I simply focus on God. I have a personal relationship with Him that sees me meditate on His
A singer, Jamiu Oladimeji, popularly known as Jayriz, has maintained that his new single titled, ‘Over Me’, will take the industry by storm. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the artiste, noted that he started singing at the age of 19, when he released a freestyle titled, Alone’, in May. The statement added that
To mark her 22nd birthday, popular singer, Ayra Starr, recently partnered with the Lagos Food Bank initiative — a non-profit organisation committed to combating hunger and providing a sustainable means of living to vulnerable persons in underserved communities across Nigeria. The outreach, which took place on June 19, 2024, fed 21 families in the Agege
A content creator and actress, Kemi Ikuseedun, popularly known as Mummy Wa, the fictitious wife of skit maker, Mr Macaroni, has said that young ladies can find other means of survival, instead of engaging in ‘hook-up’ (prostitution). Mummy Wa told Saturday Beats, “A lot of people are doing different things to survive in Nigeria, and
The wedding between pop star, David Adeleke, aka Davido; and his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland, was an event that practically shook the city of Lagos. KEHINDE AJOSE, who was at the venue, writes on the highlights of the wedding The rain poured relentlessly on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, but it did
The late actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who passed away on March 2, 2024, after battling ill health for some time, was laid to rest on Friday, June 28, 2024, in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State. The ceremony saw an outpour of love and tributes from
The Director General of the National Film and Video Censors Board, Shaibu Husseini, has sounded a note of warning to actors and filmmakers in the country about promoting same-sex content. A clip which was taken from a movie went viral during the week showing two male actors kissing one another on the lips and acting
Comedian, Olanrewaju Gregory, aka MC Larry J, has called for fine art entries in the lead up to his forthcoming comedy show tagged, ‘The Comedy Party with MC Larry J and Friends’. The eventual winner of the art competition will get a cash prize of N1m. Speaking on why he decided to incorporate a fine
