Nigerian musician Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy from the P-Square duo, has reaffirmed his decision to remain separated from his twin brother, Peter Okoye. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the public fallout between the brothers intensified when Paul accused Peter, in an interview, of petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to have … Read more
Famous Nigerian comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have officially resolved their 18-year-long feud. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the two comedians have frequently been in the spotlight due to their ongoing dispute. On Wednesday, Basketmouth shared a light-hearted video of their recent interaction on Instagram, signaling a significant reconciliation between the pair. The video shows Basketmouth … Read more
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has criticised the growing trend of fake miracles in churches, expressing his concerns in a post on Instagram. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he condemned the practice of deceiving and exploiting vulnerable people, stating that it tarnishes the true essence of Christianity. Ogbonna stressed that using God’s name to spread falsehood … Read more
Instagram has unveiled a new feature called ‘teen accounts’ designed to enhance the safety of users under 18. In a blog post released on Tuesday, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, detailed the new feature. Starting now, all accounts belonging to users under 18 will automatically transition to these new teen accounts, with … Read more
Sonia Adesuwa, the estranged wife of former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, took to her Instagram story on September 17 to share a heartfelt message with the footballer. In her post, Sonia, who has been separated from Ighalo since 2022, reflected on the impact of her previous social media statements and acknowledged the emotional distress … Read more
Famous singer Rihanna has revealed her admiration for renowned Nigerian music video director Dammy Twitch. Music executive Bizzle Osikoya shared a clip of Rihanna’s interaction with Dammy Twitch at a recent event on his X handle on Tuesday. In the clip, Rihanna expresses that she is a huge fan of Twitch and also shows interest … Read more
American rapper Rubi Rose has revealed that she never had sexual relations with her ex-boyfriend, comedian Druski, during their time together. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the couple parted ways two months ago, shortly after making their relationship public. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul, has been denied bail following his plea of not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, EKOT HOT Blog learnt. Combs was taken into federal custody after prosecutors argued that he had previously contacted witnesses and victims, posing a potential threat to the case. Prosecutors have claimed … Read more
American music icon Sean Combs, known professionally as Diddy, was arrested in New York on Monday night by federal agents at a Manhattan hotel following a grand jury indictment. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, describing the prosecution as unjust. Agnifilo emphasized that Diddy had voluntarily traveled to New York … Read more
Nigerian artists Rema and Shallipopi’s hit track “Benin Boys” has been featured on the official soundtrack for EA FC 25, a global football video game previously known as FIFA. The game is set for release on September 27. The inclusion of the Afro-fusion track underscores the rising global influence of Nigerian musicians. EDITOR’S PICKS School … Read more
On Monday, Biggie issued strikes to four housemates: Kassia, Wanni, Shaun, and Handi. The strikes were handed out for violating Big Brother’s rules regarding conspiracy and nomination discussions. During the nomination session, Biggie played a video showing the housemates discussing whom not to nominate. He addressed the housemates, stating, “Handi, Kassia, Shaun, and Wanni, you … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has publicly apologized for slapping a pastor who visited his bar to preach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred a few days ago, was captured on video, showing the singer slapping the clergyman. Portable faced significant backlash from netizens and religious figures who condemned his actions and threatened … Read more
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5 and brother to the late pop icon Michael Jackson is dead. Jackson died at the age of 70. Famous for classics like “ABC” and “I Want You Back,” Tito’s death was confirmed by his sons via Instagram on Monday, although the official cause of death … Read more
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has said that walking out of marriage to Olakunle Churchill, was the best decision she has ever made. She stated this while sharing the advice she gave to a fellow single mother. The single mother had privately reached out to her via her Instagram DM, questioning how she was able to … Read more
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has shared plans to have children within the next five years. In a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Bobrisky was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” He responded confidently, “I see myself in five years with beautiful children.” EDITOR’S PICKS School … Read more
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that her admiration for Shaun, a housemate from Big Brother Naija’s ‘No Loose Guard,’ has intensified significantly. In response to Wanni’s recent claim on The Buzz that Shaun had satisfied her three times, Makinwa noted that Shaun’s appeal has grown tenfold. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
Asa Asika, Davido’s manager, proposed to his girlfriend Leona Adesanya on Friday in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family, including Davido and the 30BG crew. Adesanya happily accepted Asika’s proposal, marking the occasion with an enthusiastic “yes.” The special moment was captured on camera, with Davido expressing pride and excitement as he … Read more
Big Larry, a Nollywood actor, has passed away. The news of his death was shared by fellow actor Stanley Nwoke in an Instagram post on Friday. Nwoke also noted that the cause of Big Larry’s death remains unknown. “Breaking News: Nollywood actor Big Larry just passed away. Rest in peace, Big 💔,” Nwoke wrote. He … Read more
Pop star Justin Timberlake was sentenced to community service on Friday after pleading guilty to a charge related to drink-driving, according to reports from US media. The 43-year-old singer was arrested on June 18 in Sag Harbor, around 100 miles east of New York City, after police observed his BMW running a stop sign and … Read more
The world of music and gospel has been dealt a heavy blow with the death of renowned Juju and gospel musician, Dele Agbeyo, popularly known as Dele Gold and popular Nollywood actor and producer Shina Sanyaolu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Gold succumbed to a brief illness, leaving fans and colleagues in deep sorrow. … Read more