Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle looks at the top entertainment stories that got people talking in the past seven days.
WIZKID’S AFROBEATS RANT
Last week, the Grammy-winning singer asked the public not to label him as an Afrobeats artiste.
Wizkid gave the warning while announcing his forthcoming album titled ‘Morayo’.
The ‘Essence’ hitmaker said although he is African, he “makes all sorts of music”.
He explained that referring to every song as Afrobeats is why Nigerian artistes are only nominated in “African categories” of music awards like the Grammys.
SOLIDSTAR RECALLS BATTLE WITH HARD DRUGS
The ‘Omotena’ hitmaker revealed that he was introduced to “Ice”, a stimulant drug that speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and body, by some young boys in 2021.
The singer said the substance had a terrible effect on him, including making him feel like a king who should “not pay for things”.
Solidstar also recalled walking from Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki in Lagos to the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island – an estimated seven-hour trip on foot — during his battle with drug addiction.
OXLADE: I LOST N400M ENDORSEMENT DEALS AFTER MY SEX TAPE WENT VIRAL
Oxlade revealed that he was blackmailed for two years with his sex tape before it eventually went viral online in February 2022.
He said it was “peace of mind” when the tape got released because he had suffered “blackmail for two years”.
He added that the scandal affected his mental health, adding that he lost endorsement deals worth N400 million.
BBNAIJA’S QUEEN GETS MARRIED
Queen Mercy Atang, the reality TV star, tied the knot with David Oyekanmi, her husband.
The couple got engaged in February.
They had their traditional wedding in Queen’s hometown in Akwa Ibom state last Wednesday.
On Saturday, the lovebirds held their civil wedding in Lagos, followed by an afterparty celebration.
Queen revealed that she received three signs from God before agreeing to marry David.
SHADE LADIPO ON FAILED MARRIAGE
The media personality, who tied the knot with Jide in 2018, opened up about her failed marriage.
The radio host revealed that lack of sexual intercourse for six months — among other issues — contributed to their failed marriage in 2020.
She said when she relocated with Jide to Canada, they resided in his brother’s home.
The radio host said during their stay with her in-laws, they “were not able to communicate, function, or able to find our footing”.
Ladipo said six months into their stay, she moved out of the house, leaving her ex-husband who wanted to stay back because “he had debts”.
She added that the natural separation resulted in their official divorce in 2020.
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