The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News
From record-breaking milestones on the global music stage to bold industry criticisms and celebrity relationship speculations, the entertainment scene is buzzing with headline-making moments. This week, African stars continue to break barriers internationally, while some public figures stir conversations at home with controversial remarks and personal revelations. Here’s a roundup of the stories making waves:
Tems Becomes First African Female Artist To Have 7 Entries On Billboard Hot 100
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first African female artist to record seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her latest song, What You Need, debuted at No. 93, bringing her total entries to seven.
With this achievement, Tems now ties Burna Boy and South African band Seether as the African artists with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries. She previously made history in 2022 as the first African artist to debut at No. 1 on the chart with Wait For U, her collaboration with Future and Drake. She is also expected to extend the record with another upcoming feature.
Most Nigerian Pastors Are In Ministry For Business – Charly Boy
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has stirred controversy after claiming that “99 per cent” of Nigerian pastors are operating churches primarily as business ventures.
Speaking on the KAA Truths podcast, he criticised Christian clerics for their silence on Nigeria’s economic and security challenges, accusing some of aligning with corrupt politicians. He maintained that he refuses to conform to what he described as the “sanctimonious antics” of certain religious leaders.
How Family Members Slowed My Financial Progress – Skitmaker Zicsaloma
Popular skitmaker Isaac Aloma, also known as Zicsaloma, has revealed that family pressures significantly delayed his financial growth.
Sharing his views on financial independence, he explained that entitlement from relatives contributed to the collapse of some of his early business ventures. He emphasised the importance of setting firm financial boundaries, stating that being “financially heartless” at times is necessary to secure long-term stability.
BBNaija Couple Teddy A, Bambam Spark Split Rumours After Instagram Unfollow
Big Brother Naija stars Teddy A and Bambam have fuelled speculation about possible marital trouble after fans noticed they unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The couple, who met during the 2018 reality show and married in 2019, have not publicly addressed the development. The speculation comes months after separate Christmas photos sparked online conversations. Recently, Teddy A spoke about the emotional toll of false domestic abuse allegations, saying the claims affected his reputation despite being untrue.
Actress Aunty Ajara’s Death Feels Unreal – Kunle Afod
Actor Kunle Afod has continued to mourn the passing of Yoruba actress Aunty Ajara, who died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 27 after a prolonged illness.
She was buried according to Islamic rites, with an 8-day fidau prayer scheduled in her honour. Afod described her death as “unreal” and prayed for Allah to grant her Aljanah Firdaus.
‘Igbo People Are Intrinsically Creative’ – British Rapper Tinie Tempah
British rapper Tinie Tempah has opened up about his Igbo heritage, attributing his creativity to his roots.
In a recent video, the award-winning artist praised the Igbo community’s legacy of excellence, referencing literary icons such as Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. He described his ancestry as a powerful influence on his artistic journey, calling it “beautiful.”
Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.
