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BBNaija All Stars Season Premieres with 20 ex-housemates

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The much anticipated BBNaija ‘All-Stars’ edition premiered on Sunday with housemates from past editions returning for another round of entertainment in the Big Brother house.

Mercy Eke and Whitemoney, winners of the ‘Pepper Dem’ and Shine Ya Eye’ editions respectively,  as well as  18 other ex-housemates from the seven previous editions of Big Brother Naija were ushered into the house by  Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host.

The housemates took turns to  reveal their aims  of coming back on the show.

Cee-C from the “Double Wahala” season, a lawyer and filmmaker, returning on the show after five years, said “the viewers will get to see Cee-C promax this time, I am hoping that the viewers will see me and who I am.

“I am here to get the money, I will stay focused, no distractions this time.”

Kiddwaya from the ‘Lockdown’ edition, who described himself as a socialite and strategist, said he had an unfinished business with Big Brother reality show.

He said,  “I am back to win the money, and this will be done by being myself, you know I am down to earth and real.”

Mercy Eke, winner of the “Pepper Dem” season, dressed in a spectacular outfit, said “this time, it will be 2.0, there is no competition, I am winning, I have done it before and I am doing it again.”

Also,  Whitemoney, winner of the “Shine Ya Eye” season, said he was back on the show “to catch cruise.”

Uriel, from the “See Gobe” season, said she was on the search for a husband and planned to bring in positive energy, good vibes and real drama into the show.

Pere, fondly called “the general”, from the “Shine Ya Eye’ season, said,  “I believe right now, I know how to play the game better, I will be exhuming the aura that defines me.”

Soma from the “See Gobe” season said,  “A lot about me has changed, I am more outspoken now. Everything is going to be different here, the energy and the vibes.”

Princess from the “Double Wahala” season said,  “I hope to be allowed to play the game myself this time.”

Angel, ex-housemate from the “Shine Ya Eye’ season,  said  she was coming on the show  again to make more meaningful friendships and relationships.

“I will be entertaining and I will be myself again this time,” Angel said.

Alex from the “Double Wahala” season said,  “I want people to see the revised version of me, the last time in the house I was the fans’ favourite at the party but now, I am for the money.”

Neo, ex-housemate in the “Lockdown edition”, said,  “I am here for the money first, I want grace to catapult me to where I should be.”

Seyi from the “Peper Dem” season said he was back to enjoy himself and have a good time.

Ex-housemate Ilebaye from the “Level Up” edition said,  “I think I am going to make use of the opportunity better than I did last year, I am happy to be back and here to win the money.

“I am going to be me, I hope to continue from where I stopped.”

Ike, from the “Pepper Dem” season, on his part  said,  “I want to really really show people my personality, there are so many misconceptions about me on the social media that I love to have fun all the time but there is something in me that wants to succeed.

“I am here to show the fans of the show what they missed last time, this time I will be too focused and I need the money badly.”

Also from the “Peper Dem” season, Venita,  said, “I am here to win the money and catch fun and I will be doing that with style and glamour.”

From the immediate past edition,  “Level Up” season, Adekunle said he would be introducing the bad boys dance to the fans of the show.

He described the dance as a charming, sexy and flirty one.

Audacious Tolanibaj from the “Lockdown” season, described herself as a free-spirited and carefree fellow.

“I  will be bringing sugar and real vibes. I am full of surprises and whoever brings pepper, I am going to pepper,” she said.

Cross, “Shine Ya Eye” edition ex-housemate, said,   “I am winning this time and I am going to have fun”.

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Doyin, a Medical Radiographer, from the “Level Up” edition said,  “This time I am here to play my game.

When asked why she came back on the show, she said,  “Ebuka I like money and the opportunities that comes with the show.

Frodd, ex- housemate of the “Pepper Dem” edition, who recently got married and welcomed  a baby, said,  “I want to be known as the king of content this time, though it was with mixed feelings coming on board, I had to pray and consult my madam, she gave her blessings,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the winner of the show will walk away with N120 million and other spectacular prizes.

The highlight of the premiere was performances  by Nigerian musicians, Kcee  and Wande Coal.

Earlier, before the commencement of the show, Biggie diclosed to Ebuka in the diary room that for the “All Stars” edition , there will  be an eviction jury, while urging fans of the show to keep tabs on development. (NAN

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Wizkid Headline US Summer Festivals

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Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is set to perform at the BlastFest and the Trillville summer festivals in the United States.

The Grammy-winning singer made the announcement in a post on his Instagram page.

Wizkid is slated to headline the BlastFest in Seattle on July 18 alongside DJ Mustard, Shensheea, Tyla and Pheelz.

The ‘Piece of My Heart’ crooner added that he will also perform at Trillville, also known as Tribeville Festival Deluxe,in Minneapolis on July 24.

Wizkid had earlier hinted to his teeming fans that he has   several major US festival appearances scheduled for the summer and fall of 2026, especially those that celebrate global black music and culture.

The announcement has got fans buzzing across social media platforms, with many dubbing the season as “Starboy Month”.

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Singer Asake Announces ‘In God We Trust’ World Tour

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Afrobeats sensation, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, is set to embark on a world tour ‘In God We Trust’, a global music roll with scheduled performances across venues in Europe and North America.

The singer made the announcement on his official social media platforms, where he unveiled performance dates and some of the world’s biggest music venues.

According to the ‘Lungu Boy’ crooner, the   tour will begin with a gig at Afro Nation Portugal before moving to North America in August with performances in Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.

He added that the tour will later continue in Europe with scheduled performances in Paris, London and other cities, with South African Amapiano artiste, Uncle Waffles, joining him on selected North American tour dates.

The tour follows the release of his fourth studio album, “M$NEY”, which dropped on May 1, marking his first project under his own label Giran Republic  after leaving YBNL Nation.

The performances will feature songs from “M$NEY” alongside tracks from his previous albums, including Mr Money WithThe Vibe, Work of Art and Lungu Boy.

Asake gained prominence in 2022 after signing with Olamide’s YBNL Nation and releasing the hit single ‘Omo Ope’ and his debut EP ‘Ololade’.

His hit song ‘Amapiano’ was nominated for Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammy Award, despite being sung mainly in Yoruba.

He has performed across Europe, the United Kingdom and North America since rising to prominence, with performances at the iconic London’s O2 Arena.

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Uche Ogbodo Breaks Silence, Confirms Marriage Crash after Eight Years

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Nollywood star, Uche Ogbodo, has finally spoken up on her marriage to Bobby Maris, confirming that it has been dissolved.

The actress via her Instagram page addressed the controversy surrounding the union, stating that she has not committed a sin by ending the marriage.

Uche also tagged her husband ‘princesses, stressing that she is tired of being in the marriage.

”For person to tire for marriage now nah taboo because nah woman! Must it always be man must taya? My tayad is tayad! I’m tired of the princess wey dey marry me.

What is wrong with that? To be happy as a woman in marriage is by connection in this country! I no do again nah sin? Make nobody push me to the wall because I be rubber.

8 years of my life is not enough yet? Maybe I should give it 20 years or maybe 6feet under before the crown of thorns can fit me well”, she wrote.

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