Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has marked the 12th anniversary of her debut album, Once Upon a Time, expressing deep gratitude to her fans and reflecting on her journey so far.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Savage described the album as the foundation of many milestones in her career, adding that it remains an emotional moment for her even after more than a decade.

She wrote, “Wow…. My debut album ‘Once upon a time’ turns 12 years already??

“This album was the beginning of so many milestones for me. It’s actually very emotional for me but I’m so grateful to God, and to every single person that’s stood by me since day one.”

Released in 2013, ‘Once Upon a Time’ featured hits like Kele Kele Love, Love Me, Love Me, Love Me, and Eminado, songs that established Savage as one of Africa’s leading female voices in music.

The Somebody’s Son crooner also used the anniversary to announce a forthcoming project, describing it as a raw and authentic body of work, free from the pressures of industry trends and streaming numbers.

She added, “I poured my heart into it and now, 12 years later, I’m still here, still standing and ready to release another iconic body of work.

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“A project that’s raw, creating something I’ve always wanted to make not influenced by streams or trends, just like my first album. This journey has come full circle. Thank you to my amazing soldiers for riding with me. Still feels like the beginning, maybe because the best is still yet to come ….“

Controversial singer Portable has issued a challenge to cross-dresser Bobrisky, following the latter’s recent name change to Afolashade Amope.

In a video, Portable mocked Bobrisky, questioning the authenticity of the name change.

He challenged Bobrisky to a physical fight, demanding a Ferrari and N100 million as conditions to show up.

Portable also boasted that he would disfigure Bobrisky’s face with a single blow.

He dared Bobrisky to return to Nigeria for a one-on-one confrontation, stating he’s ready for a showdown.

“You’re not a woman, Bobrisky. They should invite myself and you to a boxing fight, brotherhood are not proud of you. Bobrisky I want to fight you, they should give me N100m. Who will give me Ferrari, I want to beat Bobrisky”, he said in part.

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In a candid discussion, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage opened up about her feelings regarding intimacy.

She revealed that there are moments when she longs for the connection that sex can bring; however, she emphasized that she has only engaged in sexual relationships when she is in a serious commitment.

Tiwa passionately articulated her belief that her body holds immense value, declaring that it is priceless and cannot be purchased by any amount of money.

This perspective highlights her commitment to maintaining her self-worth and the importance she places on meaningful relationships.

She expressed how this significant period of abstinence has shaped her life and personal experiences, emphasizing the emotional and psychological journey she has undergone during this time.

In a post on Music trend Facebook, Tiwa Savage quoted as saying:

“Since I separated with my husband it’s 5 years now and I haven’t had sex,” – Tiwa Savage says in an interview

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“Sometimes I miss it but I only had sex when I’m in a serious relationship or married . My body is priceless and not even money can buy it”, says Tiwa Såvage.

In 2021, Tiwa Savage has revealed she is being blackmailed over a sex tape but says she won’t pay.

She said the video was accidentally posted on Snapchat by her lover who deleted it after he realised his error but it had already been downloaded by a stalker.

She said she cried when she first saw the video and feared the reaction.

Savage, 41, is one of the world’s biggest Afrobeats stars and is signed to Universal Music Group.

She is famous for songs such as Kele Kele and Eminado and was part of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records in Nigeria, where she was known as First Lady.

“I am not going to call it a sex tape but it’s a tape between me and the person I am dating right now,” she told radio host Angie Martinez of Power 105.1 in New York.

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She revealed that the incident happened last month and that the person tried extorting money from her but that she was not going to allow anyone to blackmail her “for doing something that is natural”.

Nigerian artist Wizkid has once again showcased his talent by achieving a remarkable milestone, defeating his direct rival, Davido, as the most streamed Nigerian artist in the first quarter of 2025 with 218 million streams.

Wizkid topped the TurnTable charts Asake came in second place with his signature Afrobeats-Amapiano fusion, earning him 147 million streams.

Not far behind, Seyi Vibez secured third with 138 million streams. Rounding up the top five are Tml Vibez (107 million) and ODUMODUBLVCK (88 million), both delivering bold, innovative vibes that resonate widely.

The list sees new artists Ayo Maff at 87 million streams in 6th place, while Rema and Davido hold on with 75 million, 73 million streams. Fido (67 million) and BNXN (60 million) wrap up the top 10.

Burna Boy had 59 million streams in the quarter, putting him in 11th place. Meanwhile, T.I BLAZE and Bella Shmurda raked in 56 million and 52 million, respectively.

Further down, Shallipopi’s street-hop swagger brings him to 14th place with 47 million streams, while Fireboy DML (45 million), BhadBoi OML (44 million) and Chike (42.5 million), FOLA (42.4 million), DJ 4Kerty (41.5 million), and ZerrydL (41 million) wrap up the top 20 spot.

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is opening up about the lies she told her children about their father in a bid to maintain a ‘balanced life’ for her kids.

Speaking about why she made this decision to tell these lies to her children, and opening up about a number of them she told, Iyabo Ojo comes clean in an interview with AntoSays.

Here’s what Iyabo Ojo had to say. …CONTINUE READING.

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There’s something they call white lie. My story is crazy, when I say crazy I mean I need to write a book about my life because sometimes when I sit down and I look at the mirror and I look at myself I’m like oh girl, how did you pull through? 

I didn’t come from a balanced family. When I say balanced, I don’t mean financially. My family financially were very okay, but my upbringing wasn’t balanced because of the things that were going on with my dad and my mom and my family. So I did not come from a balanced family and one thing I craved and wanted was my kids to have a balanced home.

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So when that didn’t happen, the first thing I did was to block my kids off everything that was going on. My kids didn’t have access to social media or phone or anything until they were like probably 15 or 14.

That was when I allowed them to start even knowing what they call social media or whatever it is. They didn’t have access to reading newspapers or anything because I told a lot of white lies and that was the fact that your dad is a traveler, he travels a lot.

So they didn’t realize that we were separated for a very long time and I made sure that no matter how angry I was with their dad, I allowed him access to his kids when he came home to visit. I bought Christmas gifts, New Year gifts. I always had to double the gifts I will buy: one from him, one for me and make sure his own is bigger.

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Following a tumultuous and highly publicized scandalous marriage, media personality Toke Makinwa has expressed a willingness to embrace the role of a fifth wife.

According to Nigerian Tribune, she shares her reasons with conviction, revealing layers of resilience and an open heart, unafraid of the societal judgment that often accompanies such a bold choice.

In a recent episode posted on Instagram, Toke humorously but openly declared her readiness to become a second, third, or even fifth wife if the opportunity arose.

Toke has often spoken about how the breakup left her emotionally wounded and forced her into deep reflection.

“That chapter left me broken,” she once said, describing how hard it was to move on after such betrayal.

Now, at 40, she’s embracing her reality with a new sense of confidence and clarity. Rejecting societal pressure, she boldly stated: “I’m 40, single, and childless. I said it—and nothing happened.”

Toke also acknowledged that had she rushed into another relationship, she might have ended up in another failed marriage.

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“I used to be ashamed… but the truth is, if I’d remarried, it would have ended in another divorce. Life teaches hard lessons,” she admitted.

Her willingness to consider a polygamous marriage arrangement challenges traditional views, especially around what’s considered acceptable for women.

“At this stage in my life, I’d marry again—even if it means being wife number five,” she joked.

Her comment reflects a change in her outlook on love and marriage, possibly shaped by the painful end of her marriage to Maje Ayida in 2017, which ended in scandal.

Toke’s story is resonating with many who face similar societal expectations. Through her transparency, she’s not just stirring controversy—she’s promoting a new understanding of love, fulfillment, and personal growth.

Her courage in addressing these often-taboo topics is sparking meaningful discussions about what it really means to live a full and authentic life today.

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