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  Joey Akan criticized Burna Boy for his recent comments about abandoning his “African Giant” identity. Burna Boy revealed that he feels his “African Giant” persona is dead. He introduced a new alter ego, “Big 7,” which he claims will protect his emotional well-being. Prominent music critic Joey Akan has strongly rebuked Burna Boy following the artist’s recent emotional revelation about abandoning his “African Giant” identity. Earlier this week, Burna Boy surprised fans by sharing a cryptic message hinting that the “African Giant” persona was dead, replaced by a new alter ego, “Big 7,” tasked with protecting his wounded heart. Responding via X (formerly Twitter), Akan dismissed Burna Boy’s claims of betrayal, arguing that the artist’s current state is the result of choices rooted in the “madness of success.” According to Akan, Burna Boy began to distance himself from Nigerian and African roots after achieving international acclaim through albums like Twice As Tall. He pointed to se...

  A controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is a Nigerian revolutionary, activist, human rights activist, philanthropist and influencer who is a prominent figure in Nigerian civil and political rights. Accused of speaking ill of the country and its goverance has been taken into custody by the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was after he was arrested on Friday by officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) at the premises of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in Abuja. The arrest reportedly stemmed from VDM’s recent public criticism of GTBank over alleged unauthorised withdrawals from his mother’s account. His vocal demand for accountability gained widespread attention online prior to his detention. His legal representative, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the incident on Twitter. “JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. Spoke to them before he was arrested. This is absolutely unacceptable. Demanding accoun...

    Multichoice, the organisers of the popular realityTV show, Big Brother Naija has announced the official audition dates for the tenth edition. Multichoice confirmed the upcoming season, with more details set to be shared in the coming weeks. The details regarding the auditions was revealed through a post on Big Brother Naija’s official Instagram page this past Saturday. According to the post, the online auditions have been open since May 3, 2025, and close on May 7, 2025. TheNewsGuru reports that participate in the online auditions may also have the chance to be selected and be invited to attend in-person auditions. The post reads, “Think you’ve got what it takes to be Season 10 Certified? Prove it. #BBNaija Season 10 auditions are live!. "Register from May 3–7 to qualify for the physical auditions. Three cities, 3 days. Limited slots. Secure your spot now”.   Due to limited slot availability, the organizers are urging prospective contestants to reserve their spot...

Chioma walked into her 30th birthday thinking it was just another night, then Davido handed her diamonds, Hermès, and a dance floor serenade. What started as an ordinary evening quickly turned magical when Chioma walked into a candlelit room filled with loved ones waiting in quiet excitement. Led in by Davido, the moment she saw the crowd and heard the cheers, she was visibly emotional, with tears, smiles, and all the good vibes. But that was just the beginning. The Afrobeats superstar pulled off the ultimate surprise party, bringing together family, friends, and some seriously sparkly gifts, all in Atlanta.   just as Chioma hit the big "30" and hubby   Davido   made sure it was nothing short of unforgettable. Davido, never one to do things halfway, gifted his wife a jaw-dropping trio of presents: a diamond bracelet, a Hermès bag, and a brand-new G-Wagon AMG G63. Then came the true heart-melter, a surprise performance by Bracket’s  Smash , serenading the couple with ...