Actor and rapper, Efe Iwara, has lightheartedly revealed that he once had a crush on the Queen of England. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, he teased, “I have had an online relationship, because I was planning to marry the Queen of England, but I wasn’t her type.” Iwara also noted that though every
An actress and skit maker, Olukemi Niyi-Aluko, aka Diva Gold, disagrees with the sentiment held in some quarters that women find things easier than men. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I don’t know who made that statement that women generally find things easy in Africa. I am hustling for every penny I
Popular actress, Halima Abubakar, has said that she solicited the help of Nigerians because she did not want to die, and was tired of asking for help from the same people over and again. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I knew I was getting serious. And when I was in the
Bolaji Matanmi, better known as BMAX, has built a reputation as a digital media strategist and nightlife enthusiast. After leading successful campaigns for major brands, he developed a keen interest in the nightlife industry, transitioning from digital media to curating premium nightlife experiences. In an interview with Saturday Beats, BMAX shared how his journey into
Media personality, Chinedu Ani, popularly known as Nedu, has addressed some of the allegations made by controversial social media personality, Very Dark Man against him, including the accusation that he was intimate with content creator, Jojo of Lele, in exchange for career opportunities. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Nedu dismissed the claims, stating
A transformative theatrical experience is set to take centre stage at TerraKulture Arena in April 2025. ‘Firestarter the Musical’, which is an adaptation of Shola Amaraibi’s poetry collection, will bring an electrifying fusion of poetry, music and dance to audiences in Lagos. Directed by renowned theatre director, Kenneth Uphopho, with music direction by Ayo Alade,
Popular singer and entrepreneur, D’Banj, has enlisted artistes— Nasboi and Berry Tiga— as brand ambassadors for his music tech enterprise— CREAM Platform. According to the singer, the new brand ambassadors epitomise the aspirations of the platform to empower independent talents across Africa. Speaking at a press conference during the week, D’banj stated that CREAM, which
Budding singer and songwriter, Hassan Remilekun, aka RemmiQue, has said that making music that stands out is his strategy to the top of the highly competitive music scene. ASet to release his debut EP titled, ‘IQUE’ under MGV Entertainment, the record label he recently got signed on, RemmiQue noted that, “IQUE represents intelligence and creativity,
Popular actress, Idia Aisen has opened up about her cautious approach to relationships, particularly when it comes to individuals who fail to honour their commitments. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Aisen identified this as one of her key red flags. “My main red flag is anyone who doesn’t follow through on their promises,”
A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Hermes Iyele, has shared his unique insights on love and relationships, emphasising the importance of freedom and authenticity in romantic connections. He said, “I feel like the human experience is multidimensional in nature and the person with whom you can be the most is what I think love is.
Nigerian-born British actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play the iconic role of Jesus in the upcoming musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl. The announcement was made via Hollywood Bowl’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, highlighting Erivo’s impressive achievements as an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, as well as a three-time Oscar
The Honest Bunch Podcast has responded to accusations of manipulation made by Ugochukwu Nwokolo, the current Mr Supranational Nigeria, following his recent allegations after appearing on the show. In a statement released on Thursday, the podcast organisers clarified that Nwokolo’s controversial remarks during the January interview were entirely his own and not coerced. Nwokolo, a
Media personality and talk show host, Chinedu Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has addressed recent controversies surrounding his role on the Honest Bunch podcast. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, Nedu clarified that he was not fired but chose to step down due to mounting pressure and controversies. Nedu emphasised that
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who had earlier surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted
Ayra Starr has made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. The Nigerian star also took home the Best International Music Act award at the ceremony held in Newcastle. Ayra Starr clinched the award, by beating co-Nigerians Asake and Tems and also South
The 2025 MOBO Awards took centre stage in Newcastle, celebrating excellence in Black-origin music across the UK and internationally on Tuesday night. The star-studded event featured electrifying performances from Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins, as well as a lineup of winners that underscored the diversity and richness of contemporary Black music. The
Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of two counts of felony assault after a trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The musician, who has two children with singer Rihanna, had faced more than two decades in prison if he had been convicted of the alleged attack on a former friend in Hollywood in 2021.
Nollywood actress Chika Ike on Tuesday broke her silence on the paternity of her unborn baby. Ike said that she considered it necessary to dispel the rumour making the round on social media platforms because it was about her child. The actress, who took to her Instagram handle, maintained that mentioning Senator Ned Nwoko as
In a turn of events, popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has issued a public statement acknowledging the efforts of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, and other security agencies following a series of violent clashes in the state. The singer had earlier criticised the state’s police chief, accusing him of failing
Senator Ned Nwoko has denied recent rumours alleging that he is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is pregnant with his child. This development comes amid reports suggesting that Nwoko had been involved in an affair with Ike. The rumours intensified after the silence of Nwoko’s wife,
