Celebrity news in nigeria 2018
Here are some of the top celebrity news stories in Nigeria for 2018:
- Tiwa Savage's Feud with Don Jazzy: The Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage, and her former boss, Don Jazzy, had a public feud in 2018. The two music industry heavyweights had a falling out, which led to Tiwa Savage leaving Mavin Records, the record label founded by Don Jazzy.
- Wizkid's Son's Custody Battle: Wizkid, the popular Nigerian singer, was involved in a custody battle with his baby mama, Shola Ogundipe, over their son, Boluwatife Balogun. The two parties eventually reached a settlement, with Wizkid gaining custody of their son.
- Davido's Feud with Wizkid: Another celebrity feud that made headlines in 2018 was between Davido and Wizkid. The two singers, who are often referred to as the "rivals" of the Nigerian music industry, had a public spat on social media, which led to a lot of drama and speculation.
- Genevieve Nnaji's Retirement: Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji announced her retirement from acting in 2018, citing personal reasons. However, she later clarified that she was not retiring from the industry, but rather taking a break to focus on her mental health.
- Banky W's Wedding: R&B singer Banky W tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Adesua Etomi, in a beautiful wedding ceremony in 2018. The couple's wedding was a major celebrity event in Nigeria, with many A-listers in attendance.
- Yemi Alade's Feud with Tiwa Savage: Another celebrity feud that made headlines in 2018 was between Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage. The two singers, who are both popular in the Nigerian music industry, had a public spat on social media, which led to a lot of drama and speculation.
- Iyanya's Exit from Triple MG: Singer Iyanya left his record label, Triple MG, in 2018, citing creative differences. The move was seen as a major shock in the Nigerian music industry, as Iyanya was one of the label's biggest stars.
- Nollywood's #MeToo Movement: In 2018, the #MeToo movement, which aimed to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault, gained momentum in Nigeria's Nollywood industry. Several actresses, including Monalisa Chinda and Uche Jombo, shared their own experiences of sexual harassment and assault in the industry.
- D'banj's N1.3 Billion Lawsuit: Singer D'banj was involved in a legal battle with his former business partner, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, over a N1.3 billion debt. The case was eventually settled out of court.
- Wande Coal's Comeback: Singer Wande Coal made a comeback to the music scene in 2018, after a four-year hiatus. His comeback single, "So Mi So", was a major hit and marked a successful return to the industry.
These are just a few of the top celebrity news stories in Nigeria for 2018. It was a year that saw a lot of drama, feuds, and comebacks in the entertainment industry.