Entertainment
‘I slept in hotel kitchen for months’ — TI Blaze recalls struggles before meeting Olamide
TI Blaze, the fast-rising Nigerian singer, has recalled his struggles before meeting Olamide, the rapper, who he said helped his career.
The musician, in the latest edition of ‘Echo Room’, a podcast anchored by Quincy Jones, narrated how he slept in a hotel kitchen for nine months.
TI Blaze, born Akintunde Timileyin, said he left his parents’ house to look for new opportunities.
“I was on the street for like one year without seeing my parents. I went away from home. I was just on street just roughing things. I was sleeping at one hotel kitchen for like eight months or nine months before I got to meet Badoo (Olamide),” he said.
“I feel like I already got to a stage where I don’t need to ask my parents for anything anymore. So I just left home. They didn’t even want me to leave at that time. I left in 2020, so I was 20 that time.
“I went to one hood like that. So I made new friends. Those ones too they were sleeping at that hotel too. So we were just there by 4am, we would just hit the street again. So when it is around 10 pm, we go to beg the gateman to let us inside. So we’ll just sneak inside.
The singer revealed that Olamide helped him to gain popularity when he featured on ‘Sometimes’ remix.
“December 31st (2021) Badoo posted that song artwork on his IG story. I wasn’t online that day. But people were just calling like Bro check your IG. I just checked it and noticed that Badoo (Olamide) posted the artwork on his IG story and put the love emoji there. I went to text him in his DM and I was going wild saying bro please help me, help my life,” Blaze said.
“He now replied that I should come to his place the next day. I went there. The producer was already there so we just went in and did the recording. I was even asking him that when can we drop the song or something like that? Badoo was like are you guys joking? We are dropping this song tomorrow. That was how I moved from 1 million streams on Audiomack to 40 million streams.”
Blaze released his debut album in 2022, titled ‘EL Major’.
Entertainment
Sophia Momodu joins cast as ‘Real Housewives of Lagos 3’ premieres today
The highly anticipated season 3 of The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) is set to premiere on January 12.
Joining the cast this season are three exciting new faces who bring their unique flair to the show. The new cast members include:
Sophia Momodu, a media personality and humanitarian, is celebrated for her charm and advocacy work.
Dabota Lawson, a celebrated beauty entrepreneur and former beauty queen, is known for her glamorous lifestyle and business acumen.
Adeola ‘Diiadem’ Adeyemi, is an accomplished beauty mogul and influencer who redefines ambition and elegance.
Among the returning cast members are Carolyna Hutchings, Laura Ikeji, and Mariam Timmer.
The season dives deeper into the lives of these six extraordinary women as they navigate the intricate balance of family, friendship, and business in one of Africa’s most vibrant cities.
Speaking about the new season, Busola Tujumola, the executive head, content & channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, said: “For two seasons, The Real Housewives of Lagos has continued to bring us premium entertainment, giving fans a front-row seat to the glitz and glamour that makes Lagos a cultural hub.
“This new season, we have a few surprises up our sleeves that we’re sure fans of the show would love.”
The Real Housewives of Lagos 3 will premiere on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151, GOtv Channel 8).
Watch the trailer here:
Entertainment
‘King of Boys 3’ to premiere December 25
Kemi Adetiba, the Nigerian filmmaker, has announced the release date for the third installment of her hit movie ‘King of Boys‘ (KOB).
In a recent Instagram post, Adetiba shared a video with Sola Sobowale’s voice in the background.
In the caption, she revealed that the movie will be released on December 25.
“KOB Army, arise. It’s time we move. Signed, your general. #KOB3 #TheBeginningOfTheEnd #DettyDecember25 #KAV25,” she wrote.
Adetiba had previously revealed that Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti would star in KOB 3.
‘King of Boys 1’ debuted in 2018 and has gained widespread reception. The movie tells the story of a businesswoman entangled in a power tussle and trust game that eventually threatened everything around her on account of her growing political ambition.
In 2021, Adetiba released the first sequel titled ‘King Of Boys: The Return of The King’.
Entertainment
Moses Bliss, wife welcome first child — a year after wedding
Moses Bliss, the gospel singer, and Marie Wiseborn, his wife, have welcomed their first child together.
The couple announced the arrival of their bundle of joy in a joint Instagram post on Friday.
In the caption, the lovebirds described their newborn son as “the Lord’s doing”. They also shared a series of photos taken before the childbirth.
“This is the doing of the Lord,” they wrote. “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,… unto him be glory. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV.”
Bliss also shared a snippet from a song titled ‘Doing of the Lord’ featuring Nathaniel Bassey while appreciating God for the testimony.
“This is the doing of the Lord. We are in awe of His mercy. Join us to thank God for blessing our family with a baby boy. This song is our testimony. The official video is now out on my YouTube channel,” he wrote.
Bliss announced his engagement in January 2024 and started the wedding process in February.
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