One Direction star Liam Payne consumed cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant before falling to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday. The prosecutor’s office added that three people were charged with supplying him with drugs and one of them was also charged with abandoning a person in
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, made history on Tuesday by casting his first-ever vote in a United States election. The award-winning artist and ‘Awuke’ crooner disclosed this in a post on X.com. This comes as Americans voted in the US presidential election on Tuesday, choosing between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, popularly known as Igwe2pac is set to wed the love of his life. The actor also known as Phenomenal, who has two children from previous relationships, announced his forthcoming marriage on his Instagram account today, November 5th, 2024. Sharing adorable photos with his fiancée, Okocha introduced the wedding hashtag #MICHARLES2024, confirming
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has confirmed his “temporary” departure from Nigeria, citing the need to attend to his “sanity and health.” “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,” he wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday. The
Quincy Jones, the legendary and multifaceted music producer known for his work with icons like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Surrounded by his family in his Bel Air home, the news of his death was confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson,
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has reportedly flown out of Nigeria a few days after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Although he did not reveal his destination, Bobrisky, in a series of videos shared on his Instagram story on Monday morning, announced that he was travelling on
Nollywood films Jagun Jagun and The Weekend both won several awards at the recently concluded 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards. The 20th edition of the awards, hosted by veteran Nollywood actor Segun Arinze and Ghanaian TV host and actress Joselyn Dumas, was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, celebrities, and other dignitaries are set to attend the fifth annual Bodex Social Media Hangout. In a statement released on Saturday, the event’s convener, Bodex Hungbo, announced that the gathering is scheduled for Saturday, 7 December 2024, at Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, and shared this
A budding comedian, Ekene Smith, has said that he is driven by the passion to discover and nurture up-and-coming talents by providing them with a platform to shine. Ekene— whose elder brother, Emeka Smith, is also a comedian— told Saturday Beats that his quarterly comedy competition tagged, ‘Positive Youth Talent Discovery’, is an initiative to
A television programme— True Nigerians (Heroes of our Time)— which celebrates Nigerians who embody true patriotism and exemplary qualities, has now taken its message live with the maiden edition of The True Nigerian Party. Hosted by veteran singer, Zaaki Azzay, the event took place at the Lafia City Hall in Nasarawa State, blending cultural pride
Motunrayo ‘Iwalewa’ Charles, a daughter of the recently deceased veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, has said that she had to abandon her acting career to take care of her father in his old age. Agbako died on Thursday, October 31, at the age of 101 at his Oniboku residence
A proudly Nigerian-owned startup, AwaLife Naija, has unveiled what is said to be an “ethical and considerate model lottery platform— AwaLife App— aimed at revolutionizing the lottery business in Nigeria”. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the company’s spokesperson, Prince Jothan, explained that players on the new platform can enter a minimum of 11
‘Return of the Goddess’, a play which highlights the life contributions of two notable African women in the healthcare sector was recently enacted by some students of the Theatre Arts Department of the University of Benin. It was directed by Chris Ugolo and Oghenemudiaga Akpughe. The play, which was written by Gladys Akunna and Emile
Popular singer, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has sparked a mix of praise and criticism following his recent family video shared on Instagram. The clip shows his wife, Ivy, who recently gave birth, introducing their newborn to Rudeboy’s older children from his previous marriage to Anita. In the heartwarming video, Rudeboy’s children joyfully welcomed their new
Rapper and singer, Ladipoe Eso, simply known as Ladipoe, has stated that though people generally regard rap music as a tasking genre of music to make, he noted that it has not stopped him from excelling in that space. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Ladipoe stated, “It is natural for people to move
The international art fair, Art X Lagos, has made its much-anticipated return for its ninth edition, running from October 31 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Promised Lands’, aims to explore both real and imagined spaces that embody hope and visions of freedom. The fair commenced with a media briefing where the organisers elaborated
The organisers of the Akinyemilaw Songwriting Contest have announced a call for entries in Nigeria and Ghana for the 2024 edition, which is the sixth in the series. The announcement also came with an increment of the prize money to $5,000 which will be split between the top three winners, a difference from the previous
Popular singer and self-acclaimed ‘African Bad Girl’ has said that she might forgive someone who wrongs her but might not forget. Savage stated this while being interviewed by reality TV star, Tacha, on the Big Friday Show on Cool Fm. Asked about her thoughts on forgiveness, which is also the title of her latest single,
In the entertainment industry, certain couples shine brightly, not only for their individual talents but also for the support they offer each other. These couples go beyond mere words of encouragement, they actively engage in each other’s creative journeys. OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL takes a look at some of these couples Kizz Daniel and wife Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe,
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has ventured further into music with the release of his second single, ‘What’s Luv?’ This is following the success of his debut track, “Don’t Shoot,” which made him the first Premier League player to officially release music. His latest single ‘What’s Luv?’ posted via his social media handles
