Big Brother Naija reality show star, Ocee Mbadiwe, has welcomed a baby girl with his fiancé. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the No Loose Guard housemate shared the joyful news with his followers while wishing them a Merry Christmas. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Ocee wrote: “The greatest Christmas gift, wrapped in love and … Read more
American singer, SZA, has officially parted ways with her manager, TDE’s Punch. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the R&B star confirmed this in a recent social media post. According to her, there’s nothing to celebrate about the end of their partnership. She did not disclose the reason for the termination of the partnership. However, she … Read more
Deji Adeyanju criticizes police for defying court order to release Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington remains in custody despite unconditional bail granted by Federal High Court. Activist calls police actions a disrespect to the judiciary and rule of law. Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised the continued detention of rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly … Read more
Nigerian Celebrity Marriage Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz Marriage crashed in 2018 The Female Music Sensation finally opens up on cause of divorce Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage has opened up about her divorce from her ex-husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TeeBillz. Speaking during an interview on The Receipts Podcast, the renowned singer … Read more
American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lamar’s impressive performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year was partly fueled by his high-profile hip-hop feud with Canadian rapper Drake. During the feud, Lamar released several chart-topping hits, including his number one single, “Not … Read more
Bukola Kiitan, Says She Grew Up Without a a Father I’ve Had No Experienced of Paternal Love I Love Marriage But I’m Afraid of It – Bukola Kiitan Nollywood actress Kiitan Bukola recently opened up about her personal struggles and how her childhood experiences have influenced her perspective on marriage. The actress during a recent … Read more
Burna Boy responds to Speed Darlington’s release from police detention. He hints that critics are lucky he has a lot to lose. Burna Boy posts a message on Instagram, warning those who mock him. Nigerian singer Burna Boy has finally spoken after the release of Speed Darlington from police detention. Darlington, who was Initially arrested … Read more
“I’ve been able to make over one million dollars on OnlyFans I helped my family pay off our mortgage “I’ve cried so much over this decision to quit my PhD YouTuber Zara Dar, known for her educational content on machine learning and neural networks, has decided to leave her PhD program and pursue a full-time … Read more
‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Becomes Highest Grossing Nollywood Movie in 2024 Funke Akindele ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Earns N511m in 12 Days Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele recently took to social media to express her gratitude to both God and her fans as her latest movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” achieved remarkable success at the box office. … Read more
AY Makun calls out male Nollywood colleagues for lack of support. Vows to continue promoting his movie The Waiter alone. Blames Netflix’s struggles in Nigeria on subscription sharing. Popular Nigerian actor and comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, aka AY Comedian, has expressed frustration over the lack of support from his male colleagues in the Nigerian film … Read more
Nigerians dominated the 2024 list of Africa’s Most Talked About People, as compiled by Top Charts Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 18 Nigerians secured spots in the top 30, according to the recently released rankings on the chart body’s website. Leading the list is Nigerian singer Wizkid, who has remained in the spotlight throughout … Read more
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has criticized his colleagues for failing to showcase Nigeria’s rich culture in their films. In an interview with Hip TV, Basketmouth expressed his disappointment with recent epic movies, claiming they do not adequately promote the country’s culture. He stated that many of these films lack … Read more
Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s performance at SoL Beach, located in the Elegushi area of Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the event, organized by Nativeland, also featured performances from various artists, including Bloody Civilian, Ayanfe, DJ Tunez, Zerrydl, ThisizLondon, and more. In the … Read more
A lawyer and model from Nigeria’s South-South region, Doris Ogah, has been crowned Miss Nigeria 2024. Ogah emerged victorious in the 45th Miss Nigeria pageant, defeating four other finalists: Ann Eneanya, Bukunmi Ogunsanya, Diane Paul, and Divine Nelson. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 20 semi-finalists were unveiled earlier on Tuesday. The outgoing Miss Nigeria, Shatu … Read more
Nigerian singers Rema and Asake have earned spots on former United States President Barack Obama’s favorite music list for 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obama unveiled his annual playlist on Saturday, featuring Yayo by Rema and Active by Asake, which also includes American rapper Travis Scott. South African artist Tyla joined the list with … Read more
A Brazilian court has ordered the removal of a song by British singer Adele from radio and all streaming platforms globally over alleged copyright infringement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the judge, Victor Torres, delivered the judgment after a Brazilian composer, Toninho Geraes, accused Adele of copying elements from his 1995 album. Geraes claimed that … Read more
Former US President Barack Obama has once again delighted music enthusiasts with his highly anticipated annual playlist, featuring a diverse array of artistes and genres that captivated his ears in 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that the esteemed politician took to his verified X account to unveil the list, which showcases a mix of both … Read more
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Arts and Humanities from the American University of Peace and Governance (AUPG) in the USA. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bakare known for her notable contributions to the Nigerian film industry, has now joined the ranks of esteemed doctorate degree holders. The … Read more
Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of music superstar Davido, has officially joined the cast of the popular reality show Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL). Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement by DSTV and Africa Magic revealed that Momodu, alongside Dabota Lawson and Diiadem, will be featured in the show’s third season, set to … Read more
Nigerian skit-maker-turned-musician Nasboi has made an unexpected and humorous request to superstar Davido, asking the singer to give him one of his unused cars on a higher purchase plan. The playful appeal, which has since gone viral, was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Nasboi wrote to Davido: “Senior man @davido, any car … Read more