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American female rapper, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, better known as Nicki Minaj, has finally revealed the gender of her newborn baby with husband, Kenneth Petty.

Nigerians have taken to social media to call out American singer, Beyonce, for not speaking up for the recent movement to end Police brutality in the country.

Artist’ manager, Ojabodu Ademola, better known as Ojah Bee, has been diagnosed of Cerebral Edema, following his arrest by SARS during the ongoing #ENDSARS campaign.

Nigerian music artist and lawyer, Folarin Falana aka Falz Thebahdguy, has taken to his social media page to state what Nigerian youths need to do so as to make the demands met.

Popular Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, stated that Nigerian youths are ready to speak up against bad governance and make things right in the country.

Nigerian superstar singer, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, has lambasted fellow music act, Reekado Banks for releasing a song while Nigerian youths are still calling for their demands to be met in #ENDSARS campaign.

Nigerian youths have taken the #ENDSARS protest to the streets which has seen songs by Nigerian music artistes been used as protest anthem.

Nollywood veteran actress, Kate Henshaw, has taken to her social media to raise alarm about an intending plan to shutdown the internet amidst the #ENDSARS campaign by the Nigerian government

WWE star and Hollywood actor, John Cena has reportedly tied the knot with girlfriend, Shay Shariatzadeh,in a private ceremony in Tampa, Florida on October 12. John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh have been in a relationship since early 2019 after the actor’s split from his ex-fiance and WWE wrestler, Nikki Bella. John Cena and Nikki Bella dated for about 6 years but they broke up because Cena didn’t want children and Nikki wanted to start a family at the time. The Hollywood actor who was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012 has now tied the knot for the…

Nigerian music artist, Femi Anikulapo Kuti, has advised Nigerian youths to stay together as they continue with #ENDSARS campaign. Femi, who is the son of the late Afrobeat legend and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has joined the ongoing protest and has showed his excitement as Nigerian youths finally speak up for their rights. Femi Kuti noted that the ongoing #ENDSARS protest is a great opportunity to speak up while also praying that they don’t let it slip. He wrote, “I pray the youths DON’T let this opportunity to make our country GREAT slip by them. #focus Don’t fight amongst yourselves.…

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has joined the list of public figures to back the #ENDSARS campaign to say no to Police/SARS brutality in Nigeria. Nigerian youths have got the attention of the world with the hashtag #ENDSARS which has trended on microblogging platform, Twitter, worldwide. International celebrities and footballers such as Bishop T.D Jakes,Kanye West, Mesut Ozil, Cardi B, P Diddy, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Rudiger, Lil Baby, Chance Tha Rapper, Tammy Abraham, and several others have lend their voices to end Police brutality in Nigeria using the social media platform to air their opinion. Jack Dorsey, who visited Nigeria not…

Big Brother Naija Season 5 winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, better known as Laycon has expressed his delight in the recent #ENDSARS campaign to stop Police/SARS brutality and killings in the country. The music artist who has joined in the protest both online and in the street cannot but give kudos to Nigerian youths who have stood their ground to bring change to the Nigerian system via their voices. Nigerian youths have hit the streets in different parts of the country as well as other parts of the world to ensure that Police unit; SARS, is scrapped by the Nigerian government while…

Nollywood actress, Onyii Alex took to the street to join the ongoing #ENDSARS protest. The screen diva shared the photo of herself during the protest in Lagos where she held a placards to say no to Police/SARS brutality but was trolled by a follower for dressing sexy to the protest. Onyii Alex in turn dragged the follower saying that she should wear suit to her own protest.The Instagram user wrote commented on Onyii’s post where she was clad in a midriff-baring sweater to the protest. She wrote,”Meanwhile some people carried their sexy self go protest! Ok oh!”. The actress replied, “Aunty…

Nollywood veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has continued to lend her voice to the ongoing #ENDSARS campaign in the country. Genevieve Nnaji who had earlier written an open letter to President Buhari took to her social media once again to talk about the demands of the Nigerian youth which were not met by the government. The youth in a #5for5 message to the government want Police reformed, protesters’ family who lost their lives during the peaceful protest should be compensated, justice for the lives lost and so on. The Nigerian government is yet to address any of this issue but have…

Nollywood actor and Philanthropist, Williams Uchemba,has supported the family of late Jimoh Isiaq who was shot during the #endSARS protest in Ogbomoso with the sum of N1 million naira. Ishaq was reportedly standing by the road side when a straying bullet killed him on the spot and has been mourned by Nigerians. William Uchemba had earlier requested for the contact information of the deceased’s family, as well as those of others who were killed during the protest. The actor in an Instagram post stated that he had gotten the family’s account through social media influencer, Lekan King-Kong and has transferred a sum…

Nigerians took to the street in peaceful protest in the past few days in #ENDSARS campaign which showed the people’s lifestyle with the ‘Ogene’ traditional instrument playing an important role in the Enugu protest. While the protest was marred by Police brutality in some parts of the country, the Enugu protest which was led by artists such as Phyno, Flavour, Kcee, and Zoro, was a peaceful one which allowed the people to display their culture once again. Ogene Traditional Instrument of Igbo People The Ogene instrument is the traditional gong of the Igbo people. It is a metal bell historically…

Popular Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has taken to his social media page to ridicule the newly formed Police unit; SWAT by giving his own meaning to it. Nigerian youths in the past few days have taken to the street to call for the end of Police unit, SARS through a peaceful protest. After lives of some protesters have been lost, the Nigerian Police finally dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and replaced with Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT). This has led to a lot of reactions from Nigerians who have stated that SWAT is just…

The Inspector General of Police, yesterday announced the new Police unit; Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to take care of lapses created by the disbandment of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Nigerians in their reactions has stated that it is another way to bring back the recently dissolved SARS which has attacked and ended the lives of many young Nigerians. Several of Nigerian young famous names have also kicked against the formation of SWAT and has taken to social media to air their views/opinions. Here are 10 Famous Nigerians Who Have Kicked Against SWAT Don Jazzy (Mavins Record Label…

One of the most anticipated album from a Nigerian artist is Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ album which has been announced since 2018. The album was set to be dropped finally on the 15th of October, 2020 following the release of two tracks (Smile & No Stress) off the album as well as merch made by clothing brand, Puma, for the ‘Made In Lagos’ album. When asked about the album by a Twitter follower, Wizkid stated that it has to wait as Nigerian youths are currently in protest to SAY NO TO Police/SARS brutality and ensure that their demands which include…

Nigerians have reacted to the name given to the new Police unit shortly after SARS was dissolved by the Inspector General of Police which has made singer, Simi, to see it as another tactic to bring back SARS. After several days of protest by Nigerian youth in many parts of the country and around the globe in #ENDSARS campaign to say no to Police/SARS brutality, the Nigerian government finally dissolved the brutal Police unit that has ended the lives of many young Nigerians and then formed another unit tagged “SWAT”. The new unit formed; Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to…

Foremost Nigerian poet, John Pepper Clark, better known as J.P Clark died at the age of 85.