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  • Annie Macaulay embraces her new status, dazzles fans at Headies awards

    Annie Macaulay embraces her new status, dazzles fans at Headies awards

    Annie Macaulay, the estranged wife of music legend 2Baba is definitely not missing her marriage.

    In fact, since her ex-hubby, announced their break up months back, on social media, the African Queen, has braced up the challenges, reinventing herself and living her dream afresh.

    This is evident following her return to social media, after months of staying away. The mother of two was one of the celebrities that turned heads at the 17th Headies awards, held last Sunday, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. She was exceptionally stunning in her adire-print strapless crop top outfit and wide-leg trousers, covered in loud, swirling shades of pink, black, and lime green. Her fringe coat which complimented her looks, really set things off, leaving many in awe. Annie’s look at the event was not only a celebration of African women, but also, an indication that her life has just begun anew. It got everyone talking about her ravishing beauty, and the opportunities coming her way after her crashed marriage.

    Walking hand in hand with actress Regina Daniel, Annie practically stole the spotlight. Not only did she stop the show, but also, her re-introduction of herself as ‘Annie Macaulay’ at the event, all the more convinced any doubting Thomas that it’s forever over between her and the music icon. Her marriage to 2Baba, which had faced numerous controversies ended early this year, when the latter announced their separation on social media. 2Baba has moved on with his new fiance, Natasha Osawaru, an Edo lawmaker, while Annie is equally not left out, as she’s getting back her groove.

  • Nwakaego Boyo soars higher

    Nwakaego Boyo soars higher

    Nwakaego Boyo, a renowned Nigerian creative leader is soaring higher. She was recently  appointed as an Awarding Juror for the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

    This prestigious role recognizes her outstanding expertise and contributions to the creative industry

    Boyo is an actor and filmmaker with over 30 years of experience in the Nigerian industry. She’s the founder and managing director of Temple Productions, Temple Media, and Tempio M A I foundation.

    As a jury member, Nwakaego Boyo will play a pivotal role in evaluating and celebrating innovative creativity in the industry. Her involvement will help shape the creative benchmark for the year and her expertise will shine on the global stage.With her extensive experience and knowledge, she will bring a unique perspective to the jury room, helping to identify and recognize the most groundbreaking and innovative work in the industry.

    “I’m delighted to be serving as an Awarding Juror for the Cannes Lions 2025,” said Nwakaego Boyo. “I’m looking forward to bringing my voice to the Jury room to assess the groundbreaking creativity that will set the creative benchmark for another year.”

    The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is a premier event that celebrates creative excellence in the industry. The festival recognizes innovative work in various categories, including advertising, media, and technology.

  • Saxis captivates fans with his latest singe, ‘Spirit’

    Saxis captivates fans with his latest singe, ‘Spirit’

    US-based  Nigerian Afro-beat artist Samsix has  again captivated audiences with his latest single, “Spirit,” released under his own label, Royal Magic Records.

    Released  a few days ago, the track is already making waves across social media platforms, signaling another milestone in Samsix’s ascending musical journey.

    “Spirit” embodies Samsix’s signature blend of Afrobeat rhythms and soulful melodies, reflecting his dedication to pushing musical boundaries. The song’s vibrant energy and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners, further solidifying his place in the contemporary music scene.

    This release follows the momentum from Samsix’s headlining performance at “The New Wave Experience” concert in December 2024.

    Held at Wave Beach in Lagos, the event featured a lineup of significant artists, with Samsix delivering a standout performance that left a lasting impression on attendees. The concert not only showcased his dynamic stage presence but also underscored his growing influence in the Afrobeat genre.

    Born Samson Adeniran Bademosi in Washington, D.C., Samsix’s musical roots run deep. As the grandson of the legendary Chief Hubert Adedeji Ogunde, a pioneer in Nigerian theater and music, Samsix carries forward a rich artistic heritage. His journey from early performances in the U.S. to establishing Royal Magic Records in Nigeria highlights his commitment to his craft and his desire to innovate within the Afrobeat landscape.

    With “Spirit” gaining traction and a history of compelling performances, Samsix is poised for continued success. Fans eagerly anticipate his next moves, confident that he will continue to deliver music that resonates and performances that inspire.

  • Burna Boy returns with ‘Sweet Love’ as he drops his 8th studio album

    Burna Boy returns with ‘Sweet Love’ as he drops his 8th studio album

    Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer  Burna Boy has ushered in his highly anticipated eighth studio album ‘No Sign of Weakness’ with yesterday’s release of the seductive new single, “Sweet Love,” alongside the music video.  Produced by Major Seven (Future, Rihanna), the romantic, reggae-leaning track showcases Burna’s unmistakable vocal charisma and signature blend of global influences with melodic pop sensibility.

    “Sweet Love” continues Burna’s standout year, building on the momentum of No Sign of Weakness’s first single, “Update”. Produced by P2J (Beyoncé, Tems) and built around a sample of Soul II Soul’s iconic “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me),” the track blends Afrobeats with anthemic, club-ready energy. The official video, which weaves together powerful visual vignettes inspired by the album’s central themes-has already surpassed 5 million views on YouTube.

    Also featured on the upcoming album is the triumphant fan-favorite “Bundle By Bundle”, produced by Telz.

    The high-energy track has amassed over 24 million  Spotify streams and 8.5 million video views, earning critical praise from outlets like Billboard, NME, and UPROXX, who each highlighted it as a celebration of nightlife culture and Burna’s larger-than-life musical identity.

    Most recently, Burna Boy joined French-Haitian singer Joé Dwèt Filé for the remix of the viral hit “4 Kampé,” fusing Afrobeats and Haitian Kompa into a cross-cultural anthem that continues to chart across platforms globally.

    Last month, Burna became the first-ever cover star of Billboard France, coinciding with his historic, sold-out show at the Stade de France, making him the first African artist to headline the iconic venue. This summer, he will continue his global stadium run with headline performances in Berlin (July 5) and Mönchengladbach (July 6), with more dates to be announced.

  • Davido eyes Nollywood, to invest in film projects

    Davido eyes Nollywood, to invest in film projects

    Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to dive into the film industry with several investments lined up for this year.

    In a recent interview with content creator Darryl, the singer revealed that filmmaking is a long-standing passion and that he would likely have pursued a career in film if he hadn’t gone into music.

    He explained that his academic background in business marketing prepared him for a broader role in the entertainment industry.

    “I studied business marketing, so I would have still been in the entertainment space if I wasn’t singing but probably, more of behind the scenes,” Davido said.

    The ‘Awuke’ singer noted that he is currently working on a number of creative projects with his longtime music video director, Dammy Twitch.

    “I am investing in a couple of films this year. Shout-out to my director, Dammy Twitch. We have some ideas, series coming. The film space right now in Africa is going bankrupt. So, we are definitely going to tap into that,” he said.

    In addition to producing films, Davido revealed an interest in acting. He mentioned that he has already demonstrated his acting abilities in several of his music videos.

    “I can also act. I can act for real. I act in my music videos. I acted in music videos like ‘Jowo’, ‘Nwa Baby’,” he noted.

    The announcement comes on the heels of the release of his fifth studio album, titled 5ive. The 17-track project, which dropped on Friday, features a lineup of both international and Nigerian artistes, including Chris Brown, Omah Lay, Victony, Victoria Monét, Becky G and Shensea.

    Ahead of the album’s release, Davido dropped several singles such as ‘Be There Still,’ ‘Funds’ (featuring Odumodublvck and Chike) and ‘Awuke’ (featuring YG Marley).

    The latest project follows his 2023 album Timeless which debuted at number one on Billboard’s World Albums Chart.

  • Davido’s Vital Endorsement Deals

    Davido’s Vital Endorsement Deals

    Davido has breached dimension to attain incredible feat, attributed to his musical qualities and expectional dominance.

    From the core of dominance to the heirarchy of greatness, Davido has advanced in all aspects, including financial fairs, attracting the most admired luxurious life. Also, he infused the view of his influence, becoming one of the most heated status for boosting bussiness and enterprises.

    Since debuting in the Nigerian music firm, he has bagged multiple endorsement deals with bigger firms, adding to the advance fate of his business reputation and legacy.

    Standing as the most endorsed music star in Nigeria, Davido has recorded over 20 multi-million endorsement deals from the early phase of his career to date. Explore through his current active endorsement deals.

    Davido’s All Endorsement Deals 

    Martell

    Davido bagged a whopping endorsement deal with a Cognac drink industry, advancing in his business enterprise, making a big buzz for his incredible run in 2021.

    His signature was secured in 2021, kicking in with what seemed to be his biggest contract ever. With an impactful influence, Davido was paid $5 million, which is still active to date. The exact amount he is paid currently is yet to be disclosed, but the singer recently renewed his contract with the company, which would probably enhance with the right pace.

    In other words, Martel Cognac House was founded by Jean Martel in 1751. Identified as one of the oldest Cognac among the likes of Hennessey, Rémy Martin, and Courvoisier, Martel gained its spot as the highest-selling premium cognac since 1912.

    With Davido’s collaboration, the company gained their stance in Africa, dominating the likes of Hennessey having its reign for a long time. With his influence, he was able to induce Martel to African interest, adding to his incredible influential tie.

    Pepsi

    Davido also collaborated with one of the best-selling soda company, Pepsi, to add to his incredible endorsement deals.

    The exact money Pepsi is paying Davido can’t be confirmed as of the moment, but when he secured the deal for the first time, he was rumored to have been placed on over $200k worth contract that has changed over time so far.

    Meanwhile, Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink founded and manufactured by PepsiCo 132 years ago. With an instinct approach to production, they emerged to be one of the best-selling soft drink in the world. Gaining its instance from the peak of production, they were able to secure top influential endorsement deals, including Davido.

    So far, Davido has embodied most of the influence boosting Pepsi in Africa alongside the like of Wizkid and Burna Boy.

    Infinix

    In 2018, Davido secured yet another endorsement deal with Infinix, adding it to his incredible numbers, generating yet another buzz of income. The singer collaborated with the mobile company and influenced the marketing progidy across Africa.

    In the toll of immersed view, he bagged a whopping deal worth over $1 million. Perhaps the exact money he is paid is yet to be known.

    Infinix is a smartphone firm headquartered at China, which was founded in 2013 by Transsion Holdings. Amidst, iPhone, and Samsung’s influence, Infinix skyrocketed to the point of incredible marketing feat, giving the brand a space at the top.

    So far, Davido’s collaboration with Infinix resulted in a successful deal, having infused the marketing boost in Africa with his influence.

    Davido is overly committed with his deal with Infinix, having featured in multiple advertisements project attatched to their schedules.

    Puma

    Puma emerged to be Davido’s most expensive endorsement deal, having to bag $5 million contract at first glance, which would erupt to $10 million deal, per renewal.

    The singer collaborated with the highly profiled fashion firm Puma, bagging one of the most valuable endorsement deals ever graced by a Nigerian artist.

    He secured the contract in Decemeber 2021 after collaborating with the company to ascertain with their projects, dining in their yearly catalog.

    Since securing the deal, he has enhanced his peak into collaborating with the firm in business, launching his own brand with Puma just like Kanye West with Addidas.

    As expected, Davido’s influence added to Puma’s business boost, adding to his incredible reputation, making him one of the most influential Nigerian stars in the world.

    Attatched to his incredible run, Puma is considering enhancing his contract, having made most sales in Africa as a whole. Even with his collaboration, he still maintains most of his contracts.

    TravelBeta

    TravelBeta, a flight firm operating effectively, collaborated with Davido, adding to his long enlisted endorsement deals.

    Perhaps it’s difficult to pinpoint how much Davido was paid, he is rumured to been paid N10 – N25 million yearly.

    Securing the deal in June 2019, Davido boosted the firm via his influential lifestyle, bidding to the reputation he had already built.

    TravelBeta firm was founded in 2015, and since then, it has soared to the recongnised heirarchy, bagging the likes of Davido who even infused their profile.

    In the toll of his influence, Davido astonishingly comformed to expectation, boosting the firm.

    1XBET

    Davido also secured a conformed deal with a BET company 1XBET, adding numbers to his already booming list.

    On May 21, Davido secured a key endorsement deal with 1XBET, stepping in for his first ever deal with gambling company. As disclosed by several sources, he closed a reforming gap of financial fair.

    However, the exact money he is paid is not determined as two parties have offered to maintain privacy with Davido aligning to every single task scheduled by the firm.

    He is often spotted alinging to promos involving posting about 1XBET, indulging in their various advertisements, commiting fully to their compromised deals.

    According to Wikipedia, 1XBET is an online gambling company licensed by Curaçao eGaming License. Following the root of its success, it was founded in 2007 and is based in Cyprus and licensed in Curacao.

    Wema Bank

    After receiving close to 400 million cash gifts from her fans after he had urged his fans to credit his new Wema Bank account, Davido secured a whopping endorsement deal with Wema Bank.

    This came shortly after the ‘Duro’ crooner gave the bank a green light, making it clearly obvious about his interest in collaborating with the bank. Without hesitation, Wema Bank offered Davido an endorsement deal that came with a luxury car package.

    The exact money Wema Bank assigned to Davido is yet to be known, but sources have disclosed that the deal exceeded multi-million contracts, aligning to his business reputation.

    Overly, he also has steblized the deal deploying his expected influence in return, assisting in boosting the firm by featuring in their scheduled adverts.

  • Give me N100m, I’ll fight Anthony Joshua – Portable

    Give me N100m, I’ll fight Anthony Joshua – Portable

    Nigerian street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opted out of his planned celebrity boxing match with fellow artiste Darlington Achakpo Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington.

    The controversial singer made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram page, where he dismissed Speed Darlington as an unworthy opponent and instead called out former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.

    “I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with 100m,” Portable declared in the viral clip.

    He went further to suggest that Speed Darlington was only leveraging the proposed bout to promote his upcoming show scheduled for April.

    He also boasted about his superior status in the music scene, claiming he is bigger and more influential than Speed Darlington, who was released from Kuje Prison in January after being detained for allegedly defaming Afrobeat star Burna Boy.

    This dramatic twist comes just days after Speed Darlington began training in preparation for the now-cancelled match. In a mocking video posted online, he was seen buying a coffin before heading to the gym with his trainer — a move many interpreted as a jab at Portable.

    The rapper had also been spotted throwing punches and working on his fitness in anticipation of the clash.

    The highly anticipated celebrity boxing event was scheduled to take place on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos State. However, Portable’s decision to pull out has cast uncertainty over the bout, effectively putting an end to the showdown between the two entertainers — at least for now.

  • 2face Idibia arrives Edo gov poll tribunal with lover Natasha

    2face Idibia arrives Edo gov poll tribunal with lover Natasha

    ABUJA– Popular Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Face or 2Baba, on Wednesday, stormed the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja.

    He arrived at the tribunal with his new lover, Natasha Osawaru, who is the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly.

    The tribunal is set to deliver judgement on the petition the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo, filed to nullify the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

    Osawaru, who is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State Assembly, was elected on the platform of the PDP.

    In January, 2Face announced his separation from his wife, Annie.

    His subsequent proposal to Natasha the next month gained widespread attention.

    Since then, the singer and the lawmaker have been spotted together in public on multiple occasions, including shopping outings and social engagements.

    The Edo lawmaker recently updated her Instagram bio to reflect the singer’s surname, Idibia.

  • Boat mishap: Nollywood plans memorial for Jnr Pope, four others

    Boat mishap: Nollywood plans memorial for Jnr Pope, four others

    A memorial service and novelty march are being organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Delta State chapter, to honor the memory of Jnr Pope and four other victims who lost their lives in the Anam river boat mishap on April 10, 2024.

    A source confirmed this development yesterday to Saturday Vanguard, stating that a planning committee has already been set up in this respect.

    The memorial service marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic incident. The source said the event will take place at a Catholic Church in Asaba, Delta State. This is even as the father of the late Sound Engineer, Olanti, who was also involved in the boat mishap has accused producer of the film, Adanma Luke of abandonment, crying out for help over the death of his third son.

    Olanti’s father, who identified himself as Pastor Joseph Lazaus described his late son as the “breadwinner of the family.” He lamented that things have not been the same again since his demise.

    According to Pastor Lazarus, after the death of his son, Adanma Luke transferred only N300,000 into his Bank account, and since then, he never heard from her again. “She never bothered to visit or send any commiserating message to my family”, he bemoaned.”

    Lazarus, who’s the Senior Pastor at God’s Salvation Miracle Centre, Asaba, is seeking financial assistance, saying he has been struggling to pay his house rent since his son’s passing.

    Recall that Jnr Pope and four other colleagues lost their lives when their boat capsized on April 10, 2024, while on their way to a movie location. The incident sparked an investigation, with Adanma Luke facing criticism for her handling of the situation.

  • Cartoon: Gold-medallist swimmers

    Cartoon: Gold-medallist swimmers

    Cartoon: Gold-medallist swimmers
    Cartoon: Gold-medallist swimmers