The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News
The entertainment scene has once again been dominated by headline-making revelations, celebrity reactions and social media controversies.
From Tems addressing dating rumours and Odumodublvck’s explosive allegations against Blaqbonez to actress Ayobami Ojo’s emotional plea over stereotypes in Nollywood, here are some of the biggest stories making waves in the industry.
Tems dismisses dating rumours involving Maduka Okoye
Grammy-winning singer Tems has shut down rumours linking her romantically with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. Speaking during an interview at the BET Awards, the singer said she does not know the footballer personally and dismissed suggestions of shooting her shot at him, insisting that she values friendship and family over romantic pursuits. Tems also expressed pride in the global success of African music, describing its continued rise as exciting.
Ayobami Ojo begs Nigerians to stop calling her an actress
Actress Ayobami Ojo has appealed to Nigerians to stop referring to her as an actress, claiming the label has subjected her to years of discrimination. In an emotional video shared on Instagram, Ojo recounted how she allegedly lost opportunities to buy land, rent commercial properties and even nearly lost a romantic relationship because of stereotypes associated with actresses. She maintained that she had never been involved in scandals and revealed she is considering walking away from acting entirely.
Odumodublvck accuses Blaqbonez of sexual abuse
Rapper Odumodublvck has reignited his feud with fellow artiste Blaqbonez by publicly accusing him of sexual abuse. In a series of posts on X, the rapper alleged that the music industry was protecting Blaqbonez despite previous allegations made by a woman identified as Jane Doe. He criticised industry figures for allegedly ignoring the accusations while speaking against injustice in other sectors. Blaqbonez is yet to publicly respond to the latest allegations.
Mr Real rejects First Lady’s business advice
Singer Mr Real has joined the growing list of celebrities reacting to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s suggestion that Nigerians embrace small-scale businesses such as selling akara and kulikuli to survive the economic hardship. In a controversial Instagram post, the “Legbegbe” crooner said he would rather become a bandit than engage in such petty trading, claiming he would eventually be rehabilitated if arrested. His comments have sparked fresh debates online.
Deyemi Okanlawon calls for empathy towards celebrities
Actor Deyemi Okanlawon has condemned the increasing trend of mocking celebrities on social media, urging Nigerians to show greater empathy towards public figures. Speaking on the CreativiTea podcast, he said many people criticise celebrities without understanding the pressures that come with fame. He also criticised the use of the term “yeyebrities,” arguing that belittling others’ success only reflects negatively on those making the remarks.
Ini Dima-Okojie opens up on pregnancy with multiple fibroids
Actress Ini Dima-Okojie has shared details of her pregnancy journey, revealing that she carried her baby while battling multiple fibroids. The actress described the experience as both magical and physically demanding, saying there were moments that tested her emotionally and mentally despite appearing joyful in public. She credited God for seeing her through the challenging period and offered prayers of encouragement to women trusting God for children or navigating difficult pregnancies.
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