Here is the latest New Telegraph’s top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup making headlines from Saturday, July 6th to July 12, 2024.

Ayra Starr, Tems Become Nigeria’s Most Streamed Artist In 2024

Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr and her colleague, Tems have been announced as the most streamed Nigerian artist on Spotify.

This was made known by a global music streaming platform, Spotify in the…Read more

Davido Launches Social Media App

Famous Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido on Friday launched his own Social Media App, Chatter.

The DMW boss announced the good news in a…Read more

Court Upholds Daddy Freeze’s ₦5m Adultery Fine

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has upheld a ₦5 million fine imposed on popular On-Air Media Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, for committing adultery.

New Telegraph reports that on February 18, 2021, the High Court in Port Harcourt ordered Daddy Freeze to pay ₦5 million for…Read more

Rema Paid $3m To Perform At Indian Billionaire Son’s Wedding

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema has arrived in India to perform at the wedding of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, and daughter of pharma tycoons, Viren and Shaila Merchant, Radhika Merchant.

Taking to his Instagram page on Thursday night, the singer posted a video of himself where…Read more

Prankster, Zfancy Regains Freedom From Police Custody

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the release of skit maker and prankster, Zion Ubani, popularly known as Zfancy.

New Telegraph recalls that the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre had on…Read more

Joke Silva Celebrates Husband, Olu Jacob At 82

Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has taken to her social media page to celebrate his husband, Olu Jacobs as he marks his 82nd birthday on Thursday, July 11.

The thespian actor’s birthday celebration comes barely two weeks after…Read more

Charly Boy Reacts As Tinubu Names National Theatre After Soyinka

Veteran Nigerian singer and social activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy has taken to his social media page to announce that he will no longer accord respect to the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka.

Charly Boy made this remark in a post shared on his official X handle on Friday while…Read more

#EndSARS: DJ Switch Reacts To ECOWAS Court Judgment

Popular Disc Jockey, Obianuju Udeh, better known as DJ Switch, has described the recent judgement of the Community Court of Justice of ECOWAS on the controversial #EndSARS protest as a win.

According to DJ Switch, she and other victims trusted that the facts and…Read more

VeryDarkMan Issues 24hrs Ultimatum To Toyin Abraham To Release Ayo From Police Custody

Controversial social media critic turned activist, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, demanding the release of Ayo, an X user she arrested over cyberbullying.

New Telegraph reports that Toyin Abraham arrested an X user identified as Ayo, who bullied her on…Read more

Again, Portable Fight Dirty On Street Of Lagos (Video)

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has once again engaged in a heated street fight with a motorcyclist in Lagos.

In the trending video on the internet, Portable obstructed the movement of cars as…Read more

May Edochie Lauds Omoni Oboli As She Makes Debut In Nollywood

The estranged wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, May has expressed her gratitude to Omoni Oboli for the opportunity to break into the Nollywood scene.

Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, May shared a trailer for her…Read more

Seun Kuti Reveals Most Challenging Thing In His Marriage

Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti has revealed that his wife’s seven-figure monthly allowance is the most challenging thing in their marriage.

He made this known during the couples’ Q&A session on Pulse Fun Facts when his wife…Read more

Why I Throw Shades At Wizkid Over Davido’s Wedding – Basketmouth

Ace Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth has revealed why he throws shades at Afrobeat superstar, Wizkid while acknowledging Davido’s wedding’s influence on social media.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that the comedian had during Davido and…Read more

Yul Edochie Clarifies Relationship With Henry Odenigbo Amid Kidnapping Case

Controversial Nollywood actor turned pastor, Yul Edochie, has clarified his relationship with movie producer and CEO of Ason-Rich Movie Production, Henry Odenigbo.

New Telegraph reports that a filmmaker and actor, Stanley Nwoko, also known as… Read more

VeryDarkman Reacts As He Lost Award To Tunde Onakoya

Controversial Nigerian activist, Martins Otse, better known as Verydarkman has reacted to his Trendupp influencers award ‘Force of Social Good’ category loss to Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya at the Trendupp Awards.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that despite strong support from his…Read more

Electricity Tariff Hike: Kate Henshaw Condemns FG’s Policy On Categorisation

Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has condemned the Federal Government policy of categorizing electricity consumers into different bands.

The actress who spoke via her verified X handle on…Read more

Nigerian Music Industry Is Dominated By Fake People – Rema

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has said that the Nigerian music industry is fake and dominated by fake people.

The music star made this known at the listening party of his…Read more

I’ll Make Sure Everyone Bullying Me Won’t Go Scot-Free – Toyin Abraham

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has alleged that some social media users are being paid to defame and ruin her career, and she would no longer keep silent about it.

New Telegraph reports that the thespian actress made this known during an Instagram live…Read more

Patoranking Becomes UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador For Africa

Nigerian singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known as Patoranking has taken to his social media page to celebrate his new role as UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.

Announcing the goodness on his Instagram page, the singer mentioned that his…Read more