28 h. ago ‘I’d Rather Prefer A Collabo Than Your N20m Gift’, Portable Tells Burna Boy

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has expressed a preference for a musical collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy over the latter’s N20 million gift he received from him. Over the weekend, Portable revealed that Burna Boy rewarded him with the generous sum following his victory in a celebrity boxing match against fellow singer […]

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29 h. ago “I Need A Feature, Not Just N20m” — Portable Calls Out Burna Boy For Ignoring Him

Nigerian singer Portable has taken a swipe at Burna Boy, accusing the Grammy winner of snubbing him even after reportedly gifting him N20 million for knocking out Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. In a video posted on social media on Monday, Portable expressed disappointment that Burna Boy has failed to respond to his […] The post “I Need A Feature, Not Just N20m” — Portable Calls Out Burna Boy For Ignoring Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Burna Boy gave me money but won’t reply my messages – Portable

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable, has chastised his colleague Burna Boy for ignoring his calls and texts after giving him N20 million. Burna Boy, who has been feuding with Speed Darlington, gave Portable N20 million after defeating the ‘Akpi’ singer in a recent celebrity boxing battle in Lagos. […] The post Burna Boy gave me money but won’t reply my messages – Portable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Portable Declines Speed Darlington Rematch Request, Taunts Him As ‘Fool At 40’

Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has turned down the prospect of a rematch with Speed Darlington, while also confirming that Burna Boy gifted him ₦20 million. The singer directed the organisers to find another opponent for the fight. In a viral post shared on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter), Portable made it clear he was not […] The post Portable Declines Speed Darlington Rematch Request, Taunts Him As ‘Fool At 40’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Burna Boy Rewards Portable With N20m For Defeating Rival Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has claimed that Afrobeats star Burna Boy gifted him a whopping N20 million in cash after he defeated Speed Darlington in their recent celebrity boxing match. The match, which took place on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, saw Portable knock out Speed Darlington in the first round, […] The post Burna Boy Rewards Portable With N20m For Defeating Rival Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match

Portable has been given N20 million for defeating Speed Darlington in their boxing match to win the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title. The disclosure was made by Portable, who took to social media to share that Grammy award-winning star Burna Boy gifted him the aforementioned sum. Portable was declared the winner of the boxing match […] The post Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Burna Boy Makes History, Sells Out 100,000 Capacity Stade De France

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music export, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has once again made history by becoming the first African to sell out a hundred thousand packed full stadium, Stade De France. With a capacity of 100,000, this feat marks the biggest milestone in his already groundbreaking career. The artist has continued […]

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1 week ago Cubana Chiefpriest’s tussle with alleged baby mama heats up again

In 2023, Helen Ati, the alleged Kenyan baby mama of socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, accused him of fathering her child. Initially, the issue garnered little attention, but it resurfaced in January 2025 following a feud between Cubana Chiefpriest and singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy. The drama escalated when Read More

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1 week ago Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Tems, other Nigerians shine bright at 2025 AAEA awards

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Tems, Darkoo, Ayra Starr, and others dominated the 2025 Africa Arts Entertainments Awards (AAEA). They won various categories at this year’s AAEA Music Awards. The AAEA announced this on its web page. Wizkid’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring US singer, Brent Faiyaz won the […] The post Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Tems, other Nigerians shine bright at 2025 AAEA awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Some People Make Money Off Our Rift’ — Davido On Why “Big 3” May Never Collaborate

Famous afrobeats star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has weighed in on the ongoing discussion about Nigeria’s so-called ‘Big 3’—himself, Wizkid, and Burna Boy—highlighting that the culture has expanded far beyond the three of them. During an interview with The Breakfast Club that began trending on Tuesday, the “Unavailable” crooner clarified that, while he […] The post ‘Some People Make Money Off Our Rift’ — Davido On Why “Big 3” May Never Collaborate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago VIDEO: The culture is Bigger than the Big 3 right now – Davido

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has weighed in on the ongoing conversation surrounding Nigeria’s so-called ‘Big 3’, himself, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, saying the culture has grown far beyond the trio. In an interview with The Breakfast Club which started trending on Tuesday, the Unavailable crooner clarified that while he doesn’t maintain Read More

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2 w. ago Nigerian Social Media Fans Won’t Fill A Stadium, Aim Higher For Global Success – Burna Boy To Colleagues

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has cautioned fellow artists not to rely on support from Nigerian social media users, claiming that many of them wouldn’t show up to fill a stadium. On Tuesday, he shared a piece of advice with his fellow artists through a post on his Instagram page. The Twice as Tall hitmaker advised […] The post Nigerian Social Media Fans Won’t Fill A Stadium, Aim Higher For Global Success – Burna Boy To Colleagues appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Your song being number 1 is nothing to celebrate – Burna Boy

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has declared that having a song in the number one position in Nigerian charts is no reason to celebrate. The self-proclaimed ‘African Giant’ made the remark while speaking on the polls and comparisons Nigerian fans engage in on social media. Burna Boy advised fans and followers not to be carried away […] The post Your song being number 1 is nothing to celebrate – Burna Boy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Burna Boy, Tyla Lead As African Artists Earned $58m On Spotify In 2024

Nigeria and South Africa’s music industries hit new heights in 2024, earning a combined $58 million in royalties from Spotify alone, according to the streaming giant’s latest report. Spotify, in a statement released on Thursday, revealed that African music genres—particularly Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano—have seen “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries,” with […]

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2 w. ago “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington

Nigerian singer Portable has kicked off intensive training in preparation for his upcoming boxing showdown with Speed Darlington, following a growing feud between the two musicians. The rivalry between the two began when Speed Darlington invited Portable to perform at his April concert. However, a dispute over performance fees soon escalated into a war of […] The post “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Konga Recalls Predicting Success Of Burna Boy Who Then Laughed At His Comment

Nigerian singer Konga has shared the prophecy he gave Afrobeat artist Burna Boy years ago, before he rose to fame. In a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, shared on X on Wednesday, Konga recalled his encounter with Burna Boy during the artist’s early struggles to break into the music scene. Konga stated that […] The post Konga Recalls Predicting Success Of Burna Boy Who Then Laughed At His Comment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago “If You’re Unprepared, You Won’t Last” – Jaywon On Enduring Criticism In Music Industry

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Jaywon has suggested that celebrities can effectively manage social media trolls by developing emotional resilience and strength. He stressed that the Nigerian music industry is not a place for “the weak.” The singer noted that top stars like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy are often targeted by trolls on social media, stressing […] The post “If You’re Unprepared, You Won’t Last” – Jaywon On Enduring Criticism In Music Industry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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