Controversial Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has reportedly ordered his men to assault a car dealer over a delayed vehicle delivery. In a viral social media video, Portable expressed frustration that, despite paying two weeks ago for the shipment of his new car, it has not yet arrived. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
Renowned American singer and producer Frankie Beverly has passed away at the age of 77. EKO HOT BLOG learnt that the R&B icon died on Tuesday, with the announcement made on Wednesday via the official Instagram account of Frankie Beverly and Maze. His family made the announcement on the official Instagram account of Frankie Beverly … Read more
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, recently addressed the rumors about her allegedly being pregnant with American rapper Future’s child. The speculation began after her appearance at Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show, where her outfit led to widespread gossip. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more
James Earl Jones, the iconic actor known for his deep baritone voice that brought “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life, has died at the age of 93, his representatives announced on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jones, who also voiced King Mufasa in Disney’s animated classic “The Lion King,” had an illustrious and … Read more
Kendrick Lamar is set to make history as the first rapper to solo headline a Super Bowl halftime show. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The National Football League, Roc Nation, and Apple Music announced on Sunday that the California-born rapper will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on February 9th in New Orleans. “Kendrick … Read more
Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has addressed allegations of identity theft that emerged in South Africa. Born in 2001 at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, Chidimma’s father is Igbo, and her mother is reportedly a Mozambican who became a naturalized South African citizen. The controversy over her nationality surfaced during this … Read more
The 81st Venice International Film Festival concluded on Saturday with an award ceremony held at 7 PM on September 7, 2024, at Venice Lido in Italy. The festival, which ran from August 28 to September 7, announced its winners, as confirmed by La Biennale di Venezia, the official website. Venezia 81 The Venezia 81 Jury, … Read more
A report has claimed that an aide at the Anambra Government House has been dismissed after a leaked video surfaced showing Governor Charles Soludo dancing to the song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ alongside various personalities. According to a source who spoke to The Whistler, the video was secretly recorded despite an instruction for the proceedings … Read more
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has shared his approach to dealing with online trolls. He explained that he keeps online negativity separate from his personal values and ensures it doesn’t impact his real life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview with HIPTV, Seyi Law said, “When it comes to internet trolls and online backlash, … Read more
Actress, model, and social media influencer Alexandra Asogwa, widely known as Alex Unusual, has clarified that she had left social media weeks before rumors surfaced about her being pregnant by comedian Ayodeji Makun, also known as AY. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Alex explained, “I had already taken a break from social media weeks … Read more
Dequantes Lamar, the Atlanta rapper popularly known as Rich Homie Quan, passed away at 33. The rapper, who gained widespread recognition in 2013, reportedly died in Georgia on Thursday. According to a statement from the Fulton County Medical Examiner, Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta notified them of the rapper’s death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Renowned Nigerian actress and television host Kehinde Bankole has revealed the only condition under which she would accept a nude role in a film. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bankole shared this insight during a recent interview on the popular ‘Duke Rants’ podcast. In a video that has since gone viral, the actress was asked … Read more
A Dutchman who claims to have fathered 550 children through sperm donations is suing Netflix over its documentary The Man With 1,000 Kids, which he called “sensationalist.” During a late-night chat show on Tuesday, Jonathan Meijer, 43, revealed that he is pursuing legal action against the documentary, accusing it of slandering him and the families … Read more
Shaun, a contestant on Big Brother Naija’s ‘No Loose Guard’ season, has expressed panic concern over his girlfriend Wanni’s recent sleepiness. EKO HOT BLOG notes that while Shaun, Wanni, Victoria, and Handi were together on Monday, Wanni mentioned that she was feeling unusually sleepy. This led Shaun to worry about a possible pregnancy scare. “I … Read more
Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, made a generous donation of N105 million to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday. The donation took place during a Sunday service, where Rema expressed his gratitude to the church for its unwavering support and spiritual guidance. In a now-viral video, Rema said, … Read more
The organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality show have dissolved the ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate pairs. This development occurred shortly after the live show on Sunday. It’s worth noting that the show, which began on July 28 with 28 housemates, initially featured 14 pairs. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, NIA DGs FG Names … Read more
The ‘Radicals’ pair, housemates on the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season, have been evicted from the reality show. The duo, comprising Fairme David and Michky, were eliminated from the programme after garnering the lowest vote percentage from fans. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has criticised Nigerian celebrities for not contributing financially to cover the medical bills of ailing music video director, TG Omori. EKO HOT BLOG recalls TG Omori recently underwent a kidney transplant in Lagos, which unfortunately was unsuccessful. The renowned cinematographer revealed that his only brother had donated … Read more
Famed British singer Adele has announced that she is taking a sabbatical. The 16-time Grammy winner shared the news with fans during her concert in Munich on Saturday, explaining that she needs “a rest.” EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, NIA DGs FG Names Eight Accredited Universities in Togo, Benin for Nigerian Degrees (Full List) … Read more
Ms. Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. The 23-year-old law student was declared the winner during the grand finale held in Lagos on Saturday, August 31, after competing against 24 other contestants. Following the evening gown segment, the top five finalists were revealed: Miss Taraba, Chidimma Adetshina; Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu; Miss … Read more