BBNaija 2021: Saga says he would have rejected DHOH role for Nini

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate Saga has shared how he would have been the first in Big Brother Naija history to turn down a deputy head of house appointment.

In a chat with Big Brother during his Wednesday diary session, Saga revealed that he would have rejected Liquorose’s Deputy HOH nomination had Nini turned down the offer to share the luxurious lounge with him.

Saga’s statement certainly comes as no surprise going by a new video currently making the rounds. In the video, the couple appear to be enjoying the privacy of the HOH lounge going by their under the sheet movement which had fans speculating about how far they went.

While Saga has been quite vocal about his feelings for Nini, the mixed-race Edo born housemate has maintained that she has a relationship outside the house. Despite Nini’s talk of a relationship outside the house,

Tiwa Savage shares video of Brandy crying after recording ‘Somebody’s Son’

On August 22, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage shared a video of legendary American singer, Brandy crying after she recorded her verse on ‘Somebody’s Son.

The record, which documents a woman’s yearning for love and the warmth of romance after enduring years of heartbreak aligns with the heartache that Brandy and Tiwa Savage have both suffered in their personal lives. On the song, Brandy delivered in Yoruba and sang with panache, as expected.

Watch the video of Brandy’s adorable tearful moment below;

During a recent chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Savage revealed that Brandy is her idol, “Brandy is literally the reason why I started singing, literally. As a kid, just listening to I Want To Be Down, every interview I’ve ever had, she’s my favorite, my all time, my mentor, everything. And I’ve been trying to work with her for years. It was a dream of mine.

“And when it happened this time, it’s not even just music, we connected like sisters. She’s someone that I speak to literally every other day. It’s beyond my expectation.”

‘Somebody’s Son’ looks like the leading track from Savage’s newly released EP, Water and Garri.

‘I have a handsome man by my side who loves me’ – BBNaija’s Mercy Eke

Nigerian reality TV star Mercy Eke has revealed that she has a man in her life. The winner of the fourth season of popular Nigerian reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, made this known during a chat with Vanguard Allure.

The reality TV star was asked if she has a new man in her life and what she loves most about him. “I can’t mention his name. You know what they say about protecting people you love and cherish? That’s what I’m doing. I have a handsome, loving man by my side who supports and loves me,” she said.

It would be recalled that a few weeks ago, she debunked the rumors that she had tied the knot.

However, in November 2020, she told fans that she was married.

She broke the news while clearing the air about her relationship with reality TV star, Ike.

BBNaija’s Dorathy accuses EFCC of breaking into her home

Dorathy Bachor, former housemate of Nigerian reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of breaking into her house.

The reality TV star took to her Instagram Stories page on Monday, August 23, 2021, where she narrated what happened at her residence.

”What is the need of being a citizen in this country if I can’t feel safe in my house. It’s 5:am and I’m literally shaking and so upset right now. At 4:45 I heard a loud sound and voices followed after, I rush out almost naked to see 5 fully armed @officialefcc men in my living room,” she wrote.

“One of them said ‘oh na that big brother babe be this’ in my confused stated I asked what the hell was going on, why did they break down my door.”

Then one of them said they were looking for someone who ran into my estate and I should lock my door, stay inside and lock my door.”

The reality TV star said the incident almost gave her mother a panic attack.

Top musicians who have accused Sarkodie of ‘disrespectfully’ ignoring their calls

The former Black Avenue Muzik label star has called out Sarkodie for ignoring his messages on WhatsApp and rather attending to South African rapper Cassper Nyovest.

Dee Moneey now joins a tall list of top local and international musicians who have complained bitterly about how the two-time BET Award-winner ignores business talks.

Below, we share with you seven local and international music stars who have lamented Sarkodie’s call ignoring attitude:

Dee Moneey 

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Dee Moneey shook Twitter when he boldly quoted Sarkodie’s WhatsApp chat with Cassper Nyovest with a message that suggests that the SarkCess Music label owner has been ignoring his messages. Sarkodie, who is currently in Nigeria for “No Pressure” album press tour, shared a WhatsApp screenshot of Cassper speaking Twi. Dee Money, who had Sarkodie on his 2013 hit song “Finish Line,” boldly quoted the tweet: “Ah so your Whatsapp dey work? Cool.”

Edem

On February 22, 2021, the Volta Regime Music Group (VRMG) label owner called out his former Last Two label mate on Twitter for failing to appear for the video shoot for his latest song “Favour.” “Yo @sarkodie I know you feel bad for not showing up for #Favour video,” Edem tweeted. “Team even lose money for that…But I forgive you my g..No hard feelings…Call me when you need me, I go dey for you.”

E.L

In March 2018, rapper E.L, in an interview with Giovanni Caleb, disclosed that he made several attempts to reach out to Sarkodie for collaboration but proved futile. He further stated that he cannot point to what is wrong that is preventing Sarkodie from returning his calls as well as text messages. A month later, Sarkodie invited him for the ‘Highest Feast’ and in 2020, Sarkodie jumped on E.L’s song “Revival.”

Kwaw Kese

The MadTime Enterinament label owner in May 2020 told 4Syte TV that Sarkodie has been ignoring his calls and wouldn’t respond to his collaboration requests.

“If I send you a message, you have to respond…it’s not Sark alone it goes to

Model Amber Rose accuses boyfriend of cheating with at least 12 women

American model Amber Rose has accused her boyfriend Alexander Edwards of cheating on her with at least 12 women.

The supermodel took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, where she called out her boyfriend of nearly three years.

“I’m tired of getting cheated on and being embarrassed behind the scenes. All 12 of y’all bums (The ones that I know of there’s probably more) can have him. Y’all very much knew he was in a relationship with a baby and y’all decided to f–k him anyway,” she wrote.

“I saw all the texts and DM’s. Y’all were well aware but y’all don’t owe me any loyalty so it’s whatever,” she added.

“I can’t be the only one fighting for my family anymore. I’ve been so loyal and transparent but I haven’t gotten the same energy in return. I’ll never say the girls’ names because I’m not in the business of ruining lives but y’all know who you are.”

Amber Rose and Edwards started dating in 2018 and have a child together.

BBNaija 2021: Jackie B says she’s cut all ties with Michael

Another potential love ship in the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season has unfortunately sailed just weeks after it began showing potential.

The Jackie B and Michael ship recently hit an iceberg (Angel) a few days ago with Jackie B confronting the new housemate about his association with the female housemate. Recall their conversation left viewers glued to the screens on Saturday night after the housemates’ DJ Xclusive hosted party.

Early Thursday morning, the former love interests repeatedly walked past each other without exchanging pleasantries. Hours later, Jackie B told Yousef that she had decided to keep her distance following Michael’s continued association with Angel which she found disrespectful.

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During the housemates’ diary sessions on Wednesday, Maria shared her thoughts on Angel’s closeness to Michael despite knowing Jackie B had marked him since he got on the show. The week’s HOH also noted that she felt uncomfortable with Angel wielding her seductiveness as a weapon over the male housemates.

Starz debuts trailer for 50 Cent’s produced ‘Black Mafia Family’

Starz has debuted the official trailer for ‘Black Mafia Family’ ahead of its confirmed September 26, 2021 premiere. The anticipated 50 Cent executive produced show is set to follow the rise of Detroit’s Flenory brothers as they launch a cocaine empire known as the Black Mafia Family in the late 1980s.

The series will star Demetrius Flenory Jr. , Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Lala Anthony, Charles Flenory, Ajiona Alexus, Steve and Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby. While Snoop will play a shady neighborhood minister, Eminem will reportedly play White Boy Rick.

Detroit’s Flenory brothers came into limelight after they broke into the music scenes as a bid to create a legal business as a front to launder money. Their story soon became one of glitz and glamour.

50 Cent shared months ago that the series will explore the origin of the brothers, growing up in Southwest side of Detroit. The series will also explore their rise to fame, fortune and eventual estrangement.

Watch the trailer:

 

Scarlett Johansson and hubby welcome baby boy

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has welcomed a baby boy with her hubby Colin Jost.

PageSix revealed that the couple recently welcomed their first child together.

The couple are yet to announce the arrival of their baby.

Johansson’s husband, Jost had earlier confirmed that they are expecting a baby together.

Jost revealed that they were expecting a baby while performing at a stand-up gig at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut over the weekend.

“We’re having a baby, it’s exciting,” he said.

The news about the movie star’s pregnancy first broke in July.

The new arrival will be Johansson’s second child.

She previously welcomed daughter Rose, now 6, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac.

Johansson and the “Saturday Night Live” star, quietly tied the knot in October 2020 after three years of dating.

This will be Jost’s first child.

BBNaija 2021: Maria complains to Biggie about Angel’s seductive powers

Wednesday’s diary sessions saw the housemates express their feelings to Big Brother without any form of inhibition.

From the Pere versus Whitemoney clash to the shocking exit of co-housemate Kayvee, the housemates sessions were intense and chatty. During Maria’s session, the new HOH surprisingly spoke to Big Brother about the brewing triangle among AngelJackie B and new housemate, Michael.

Confiding in Biggie, Maria revealed she felt uncomfortable with Angel wielding her seductive ‘powers’ over the men in the house and in recent times, Michael.

“There is just this character thing about her [Angel]. Of course, you do know that Michael and Jackie B were like an item…Like she marked him from the moment he entered the house and now, Angel has used her powers to kinda like…,” Maria shared.

The HOH also revealed Jackie B had confided in her about how she felt about Angel making moves at Michael.

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It also appears that Jackie B and Michael have been keeping some distance since their last conversation on Saturday. Recall the pair kept viewers glued to their screens after the party when Jackie B confronted Michael about letting Angel give him a head massage which she found disrespectful.

Angel, on the other hand, has made multiple moves in the house. Asides Sammie, newly evicted housemate, Niyi recently revealed he issued her a stern warning about evading his bathroom privacy.

BBNaija 2021: KayVee breaks silence after withdrawal from reality TV show

Former housemate of Big Brother Naija season 6, Ololade Gbolahan popularly known as Kayvee has broken his silence after his abrupt withdrawal from the show.

The photographer turned reality TV star took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, where he released a press statement.

He thanked everyone who has shown support towards him since his withdrawal over mental health issues.

He, however, revealed that he is in a medical facility where he is working through the debilitating anxiety.

“Since my withdrawal from the house, I have reconnected with my family, and I am currently in a medical facility working through the debilitating anxiety I felt. I covet your love and prayers,” part of his statement read.

Kayvee withdrew from the reality TV show voluntarily following his struggle with mental health issues.

‘It’s still so hard to accept that I’ll be living without you’ – Sound Sultan’s widow writes

Farida Fasasi has penned a tribute to her late husband and music star, Sound Sultan 40 days after his demise.

The mother of three took to her Instagram page on Thursday, August 19, 2021, where she penned an emotional note to the late singer.

“40 days since you left and it’s still so hard to accept that I’ll be living without you… more like I’m just existing without you. Today, I choose to surrender to the will of Almighty Allah. I take solace in the fact that you are not suffering or in any pain,” she wrote.

“You fought the good fight. You lived an exemplary life. You will forever be my Hero… my MVP. I love you forever Olanrewaju Abdulganiyu Fasasi. #SSNN 🤍 Dear friends, join us today as we gather to pray for my beloved. #40DayFidauPrayer.”

The singer passed away on Sunday, July 11, at the age of 44, after battling throat cancer.

BBNaija 2021: Maria raises alarm over missing condoms in the house

Maria has raised an alarm over the reduction of condoms in the house.

The former air hostess made her revelation known while speaking to Liquorose, Emmanuel and Nini in the Blue room.

She sensed that a number of the housemates were already having sex in the house.

Condoms have reduced in this house. We have just 18 left out of 34. I feel like some people have been making love,” she said.

Nini supported Maria’s claims saying she knows who may have used some of them.

The housemates also debated about those who they suspected. Some said it could be Saskay and others mentioned JayPaul.

Timini Egbuson breaks silence over allegations levelled against him by ex-girlfriend

\Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has broken his silence over the allegations levelled against him by his ex-girlfriend, Lydia Balogun.

Balogun had called him out on social media where she described him as a pervert and predator.

The movie star took to his Twitter page on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, where he reacted to Lydia’s allegations.

“Lydia and I dated two years ago. We were both consenting adults at the time and our families knew and approved of each other. Our relationship did not work out because of circumstances we were both at fault for,” he wrote.

“Our relationship was a valuable one and mistakes were made on both ends. Nevertheless, I learnt from it and have moved on. I honestly would love to put that chapter of my life behind me and I wish her well.”

Timini’s post came hours after Lydia had called him out on Twitter. Lydia had described the movie star as a lover of naive teenage girls.

It would be recalled that Egbuson and Balogun made the headlines in 2020 after he was caught up in a cheating scandal.

R. Kelly is on trial in Brooklyn

R. Kelly, the R&B singer who has long faced allegations of sexual abuse, will appear in a Brooklyn courthouse Wednesday for the second week of a high-profile federal sex trafficking trial.

The singer’s alleged pattern of abuse drew intense public scrutiny with the rise of the #MeToo movement, leading to the #MuteRKelly social media campaign, boycotts of his hit records, protests across the country and, perhaps most notably, “Surviving R. Kelly,” a Lifetime documentary series featuring testimony from several accusers.

R. Kelly, 54, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, denies any wrongdoing. He is best known for tracks such as “I Believe I Can Fly” and “Bump N’ Grind.”

The trial’s opening statements are set to begin Wednesday. Here’s a look at what’s at stake.

The charges

R. Kelly was charged in July 2019 with racketeering based on sexual exploitation of children, kidnapping, forced labor and Mann Act violations — charges involving the coercion and transportation of women and girls in interstate commerce to engage in illegal sexual activity, according to a Department of Justice news release.

The singer, his entourage and his employees — managers, bodyguards, drivers, personal assistants, runners for Kelly — allegedly recruited women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity with him and arranged for victims to travel to concerts and other events across the U.S., according to court documents.

“For two decades the enterprise at the direction of R. Kelly preyed upon young women and teenagers whose dreams of meeting a superstar soon turned into a nightmare of rape, child pornography and forced labor,” Angel M. Melendez, special agent in charge from Homeland Security Investigations, said when the charges were announced.

Federal prosecutors allege that Kelly forced his victims to follow various “rules.” They were not allowed to leave their room without his permission (including to go to the bathroom or eat), and they were required to call him “Daddy,” according to court documents.

The charges involve six women and girls.

The trial in Brooklyn is the second time R. Kelly has been …

Here are the top 10 Nigerian songs of the week: Kizz Daniel’s ‘Lie’ Debuts at No. 1

Kizz Daniel”s “Lie” debuts atop the TurnTable Top 50 to become the artiste’s first No. 1 entry on the chart.

Plus Fireboy DML’s “Peru” rises for a second straight week on the Top 50, this time to No. 6.

Additionally, Naira Marley becomes the first artiste to have their first 3 entries as lead artiste reach the top ten of the chart as “Drug Test” makes a splash at No. 10.

The Top 50 blends all-genre freemium streaming (Top Streaming Chart), radio airplay (Top Airplay Chart) and TV airplay (TV Top Songs Chart) in Nigeria. All charts will be dated and updated on Mondays, this week’s chart will be revealed on Monday, August 16, 2021.

“Lie” debuts with 55.8 million in radio audience airplay impressions and 2.24 million equivalent streams to start at No. 1 on both the radio and streaming charts respectively. “Lie” joins an exclusive list of songs to debut atop streaming and radio chart in its first week of availability – “FEM” and “Kilometre.”

It is the artiste’s first song to reach No. 1 on the Top 50 after four previous entries reached various regions of the chart (all outside the top 10).

Additionally, “Lie” records one of the biggest weeks in chart history;

Biggest weeks by a song in TurnTable Top 50 history

  1. “Understand” – Omah Lay on the chart dated July 20, 2021
  2. “Rock,” – Olamide on the chart dated June 28, 2021
  3. “Feeling” – Ladipoe & Buju on the chart dated June 14, 2021
  4. “Lie” – Kizz Daniel on the chart dated August 16, 2021
  5. “Rock” – Olamide on the chart dated June 14, 2021
  6. “Godly” – Omah Lay on the chart dated January 11, 2021
  7. “Understand” – Omah Lay on the chart dated August 16, 2021
  8. “Godly” – Omah Lay on the chart dated December 28, 2020
  9. “Godly” – Omah Lay on the chart dated January 4, 2021
  10. “Godly” – Omah Lay on the chart dated January 18, 2021

Omah Lay’s “Understand” drops to No. 2 after topping the chart for three non-consecutive

BBNaija 2021: Kayvee withdraws from ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate, Kayvee has withdrawn from the show barely two weeks after joining alongside JMK, Michael and Queen. According to reports, Kayvee was advised to withdraw from the game due to his recent struggle with mental health.

Confirming his exit, a statement on Big Brother Naija’s official Instagram reads: “Kayvee, one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ Season, has been exited from the House on medical grounds.

“Prior to this, he had a consultation with Big Brother and the on-site medical team, where it was decided that he had to leave the house for a more thorough medical investigation. MultiChoice and the show producers, are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all housemates in the Big Brother house at all times.”

Recall the housemates called Big Brother’s attention to Kayvee’s sudden display of behavior suggesting mental health challenges.

Reacting to the latest development, Kayvee’s social media handler requested fan support as the photographer figures his next move.

“The KayVee we know isn’t what people are painting him to be. His friends and family will never allow him to go into the house if he had a mental health issue. KayVee is big on mental health and positive vibes, and you could see that from when he entered the house,” the post read.

“What is happening in the house is simply a reaction to him being unwelcomed. He was full of life when he got into the house, and something has triggered this phase. This has caused him to withdraw into his shell to rebuild his energy and vibe…”

BBNaija 2021: Big Brother announces nomination free week, orders Maria to keep a secret

The show has gotten even more interesting with Big Brother’s game changing plot twist. As opposed to the anticipated nomination games, Biggie shocked Head of House Maria with a new order.

Shortly after nominating Boma as her deputy head of house, Maria was invited to the diary room and informed that there will be no evictions this Sunday. However, the Head of House has to sell a lie to the housemates convincing them that she will be tasked to use a scoring system to rank the housemates for the week. Two housemates who least impress her will be evicted come Sunday.

While the charade will last for the week, it is important to note that there will be no evictions or public voting this Sunday. Big Brother also warned of dire consequences if Maria reveals the plot twist to the housemates and a reward if she does not.

BBNaija 2021: Whitemoney found out I was the wild card from a chaperone – Pere

Pere has explained the reason for his seemingly irrational targeting of co-housemate Whitemoney.

During a conversation organized by HOH Maria to mediate the housemates following their heated argument, Pere accused Whitemoney of getting information that he was a wildcard from one of the show’s crew who acted as Whitemoney’s chaperone.

He explained that this influenced his beef with Whitemoney and led to last week’s strategic move.

This will not be the first time Pere has accused Whitemoney of being privy to exclusive information before the season commenced. He has repeatedly claimed to have proof of this ignoring the possible repercussions.

The housemates nearly got to fisticuffs early Tuesday morning after Pere pulled his belt during a confrontation with Whitemoney. Whitemoney and other housemates perceived his action to be an intimidation tactic.

Lil Wayne reveals how he attempted suicide at age 12

American rapper Dwayne Carter Jr also known as Lil Wayne has revealed how he attempted suicide at the age of 12.

The music star made this known while talking about mental health with Emmanuel Acho on Sunday’s episode of ‘Uncomfortable Conversations.’

“When you have no one to vent to, no one to get this out to, you can’t bring it to your friends at school because you’re still trying to be cool to them,” he said.

Wayne said he struggled for two years of his adolescence until his mother learned he had been skipping school.

He said he attempted to take his own life at just 12 years old because he thought his mum would rebuke him from rapping.

Wayne said he called the police then went into his mother’s bedroom to get her gun.

He initially held the gun to his head but got scared and instead decided to shoot himself in the chest, aiming for his heart.

“I didn’t feel a thing,” he recalled.

The rapper’s attempt at killing himself changed his family’s perception of his musical aspirations.