In a new milestone, the hit single ‘Joro’ has become the latest Afrobeats song to be eligible for an RIAA certification.

Wizkid’s ‘Joro’ released in September 2019 is now eligible for an RIAA gold certification after it reached 500,000 units in sales in the United States.

Since its release, the single has enjoyed success both in Nigeria and internationally where it contributed to the global exportation of Afrobeats.

The Northboi-produced song has accumulated 125 million Spotify streams while also becoming one of the most viewed Afrobeats music videos on YouTube with 290 million clicks.

‘Joro’ adds to Wizkid’s list of RIAA certifications which extends his record as the most certified Nigerian artist in the United States.

The Grammy winner remains the only Nigerian with a diamond song in the US thanks to his guest appearance on Drake’s ‘One Dance’.

Wizkid’s other certification includes a 4X platinum plaque for ‘Essence’ feat Tems and ‘Come Closer’ feat Drake.

The multi-award-winning star has notched gold plaques for ‘Soco’, ‘Mood’ feat BNXN, ‘Call Me Everyday’ with Chris Brown, and ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with Beyonce and Saint Jhn.

Actress May Yul Edochie has finally responded to the backlash she has been receiving from men after filing for divorce from her ex-husband Yul Edochie in 2023.

During her recent interview with actor and comedian AY Makun on the latest episode of his Glasshouse podcast, the actress sought to clarify a long-standing misconception about herself.

“Some men see me as someone who is misleading their wives,” she stated to clear the air.

She explained her stance on family, emphasising that she deeply values marriage as a foundational part of family life.

“I love family and I love marriage, but there is this misconception about marriage that is totally different, but ideally marriage is the basis of family. Without family, there would be no you or me; that’s how it used to be,” May explained.

The actress debunked the claims, saying, “I am not in any way advocating divorce or separation in any way, not at all. Let me categorically state it here that I am not an advocate for divorce.”

This comes a year after she filed for divorce from her ex-husband Yul Edochie, who had taken a second wife. Her suit was on the grounds of adultery, noting that she and Yul got married under the 1970 Marriage Act, which states that neither man nor woman can have more than one wife/husband at a time. She then took both Yul and his new wife, Judy Austin, to court for ₦100 million in damages.

May also reportedly filed for a court order restraining Yul from gaining access to their former matrimonial home. The restraining order was filed on grounds of security and safety concerns, bearing in mind how Yul’s behaviour has been ‘erratic, irrational, aggressive, and increasingly threatening.’. She claimed that she did this to feel safe and protected for both herself and her children.

Zicsaloma, the Nigerian skit maker, has expressed gratitude to God for protecting him and his team from a potentially disastrous incident.

On Friday, the online comedian shared footage on Instagram showing the aftermath of his POP ceiling collapse in his home’s sitting room.

POP, also called plaster of Paris, is one of the most preferred materials used to make a false ceiling.

According to Zicsaloma, the incident occurred shortly after some members of his team, who had been camping at his residence for three days, left the room.

The skit maker added that no one was injured, except for the ceiling fan which was damaged in the incident.

“Na God dey save person. I was sleeping upstairs I just heard a sound in my sleep. I woke up, confused about what was happening. I was even scared to go down thinking my building was collapsing,” he said.

“Coming down, see what I saw. The sitting room Pop ceiling collapsed. I just finished a shoot where people were sleeping in the sitting room. Just imagine they were here.

“They just left and they have been camping for three days. Thank God it is just the fan that broke. All the Pop just came down.

“That is why it is good to get good artisans to build your house. They will tell you they are trained so try to verify.”