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I’m Still The Future, Rema Boasts Rema

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2 years ago

September 5, 2023

Nigerian pop singer Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, has boasted that he is still the future of Afrobeats genre of music.

The ‘Calm Down’ crooner made this assertion, while receiving his second award at the 2023 Headies Awards, which went down Sunday night at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, the United States.

Rema won three awards including Best Male Artist, Digital Artiste of the Year and African Artiste of the Year.

Receiving his award for Best Male Artiste of the Year, Rema said, “I must say it is very important that I should let everyone know that I’m not here because of the awards. I’m here because it is important to support our institutions. And when I said institutions, I mean the bodies that support you to be able to achieve these major successes; the media houses, award organizers, you know.

“We are in a very sensitive period if we don’t give our attention to our institutions, we will miss this chance that we have. And we will never have this chance again.

“Be it Afrorave, Afro this, Afro that, at last, we go jam for the Afrobeats award. So, this is our chance. We (Afrobeats artists) are not the first to do it. Reggae has done it before,” the singer added.

Meanwhile, Rema was not the only artist that won big on the night. Grammy award winner Burna Boy also won three awards, Afrobeats Single of the Year, Song of the Year, both for “Last Last” and Best R&B Single for “For My Hand,” featuring Ed Sheeran.

Selena Gomez, who teamed with Rema on the global hit “Calm Down,” won International Artiste of the Year, while Director K, who directed the music video for the “Calm Down” remix, won Best Music Video.

Also, Rapper and songwriter,Odumodublvck won a solar-powered, two-bedroom, fully furnished house in Lagos after he was named the Rookie of the Year, while Asake walked away with a brand new car after winning the highly coveted Next Rated category.

Receiving his award, Odumodublvck said “I’m 30 years old and I don’t have money to buy a house yet.”

Other winners were Ayra Starr who won Best Female Artiste award, Victony who won Best Recording of the Year, while Chike’s ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ won Best R&B Album of the Year.

Actor and host Terrence J. Nigerian and actress Osas Ighodaro hosted the show, which was streamed live on YouTube (U.S.) and HipTV (Africa) Network.

Odumodublvck, Young Jonn, Wande Coal, Kcee, Black Sherif, Asake among others thrilled the audience with electrifying performances.

The Headies Awards, originally called the Hip Hop World Awards, were established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine, owned by Ayo Animashaun to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.

This marked the show’s second edition at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. It was held in Lagos from 2006 to 2021, before it was moved to Atlanta last year.

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Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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5 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.

The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.

“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.

While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.

Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”

The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.

Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.

Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.

The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.

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Regina Daniels Finally Surrenders Self For Drug Test

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1 day ago

January 7, 2026

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Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, has finally surrendered herself for a drug test.

Sharing a video of herself at the hospital on Instagram, she said “Hi guys, so I’m here at the hospital, I’m about to run my drug test.”

This came nearly three months after she was accused of substance abuse by her husband and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko.

Recall that Regina Daniels had in October 2025 called out Ned Nwoko over alleged domestic violence and abuse.

Ned, who denied the allegations, also accused the actress of substance abuse. Stating that he has Regina’s medical records.

Also speaking amid Regina’s messy breakup with Ned, her co-wife, Laila Charani, claimed the actress introduced her to drugs.

Amid the controversy, an alleged medical report by Serenity Royale Hospital showing toxic levels of marijuana, morphine, opiates, cocaine, and alcohol in her system surfaced online.

Denying leaking Regina laboratory tests, Serenity Royale Hospital said, “We wish to state clearly that the publication containing classified information of Mrs Nwoko Regina did not emanate from us and respectfully request the public to disregard same.”

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Regina Daniels Threatens Lawsuit Against Ned Nwoko After Testing Negative For Drugs [VIDEO]

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1 day ago

January 7, 2026

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Actress, Regina Daniels, has threatened to sue her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko and others for accusing of taking hard drugs.

The actress made the threat in a video on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

In the video, she displayed laboratory test results conducted by a California hospital. According to the test results, Regina, who tested negative for hard drugs, is only associated with ecstasy better known as molly.

She said: “Hi everyone, it’s Regina Daniels. I don’t believe that I will sit in front of this camera again trying to clear up an accusation that was sent to destroy me.

“It’s a new year, and with it came a moment of clarity. I realised that there are certain narratives I can no longer allow linger over my name as a public figure. I also realised how many people love me, support and believe in me. And I will never let that love or loyalty to be met with shame or doubt. I mean, tell me what better way to tear down a brand than drugs.

“Still, I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunity to speak my truth. Taking this test is not about clearing my name, is about giving a strong, and confident voice to those who believes in me. And above all, to give my children something priceless, pride, that when they grow up to the proper age of understanding, they will know that their mother was never a drug addict.

“And please note, I was never on any hard drugs or any nonsense fabricated online. I will sue, I will definitely sue at the appropriate time, a honestly speaking, the only drug I was associated with was ecstasy. Believe it or not there’s a reason for that.”

She made the clarification nearly three months after her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko accused her of drug use.

DAILY POST reports that the actress had earlier shared a video of her in a California hospital for a drug test.

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