Celebrity news nigeria 2019
Here are some of the top celebrity news stories in Nigeria for 2019:
- Tiwa Savage's Feud with Seyi Shay: The two singers were involved in a public feud that started at the Headies Awards in November 2018 and continued into 2019. The feud was sparked by a comment Seyi Shay made about Tiwa Savage's song "Koroba".
- Davido's Son's Death: In October 2018, Davido's three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, drowned in a pool at his father's residence in Lagos. The incident sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond.
- Wizkid's Son's Custody Battle: Wizkid was involved in a custody battle with his ex-girlfriend, Shola Ogundipe, over their son, Zion. The two parties eventually reached a settlement, with Wizkid gaining custody of the child.
- Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele's Arrest: In May 2019, Funke Akindele was arrested by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) for hosting a party at her residence, which was in violation of the state's COVID-19 protocols.
- Burna Boy's Grammy Nomination: In November 2019, Burna Boy was nominated for the Best World Music Album category at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. He lost to Angélique Kidjo, but the nomination was a major milestone for Nigerian music.
- D'banj's Rape Allegation: In December 2018, a former employee of D'banj accused him of rape. The singer denied the allegations, but the incident sparked a wider conversation about sexual harassment and assault in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
- Yemi Alade's Feud with Simi: The two singers were involved in a public feud that started on social media. The feud was sparked by a comment Simi made about Yemi Alade's song "Johnny".
- Banky W's Marriage: In May 2019, Banky W got married to his wife, Adesua Etomi, in a private ceremony in Lagos.
- Tiwa Savage's Marriage: In January 2019, Tiwa Savage announced that she was separating from her husband, Teebillz. The couple had been married since 2015.
- Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke's Arrest: In June 2019, Jim Iyke was arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly assaulting a traffic officer. The actor denied the allegations, but was later released on bail.
These are just a few of the top celebrity news stories in Nigeria for 2019. It was a year that saw a mix of highs and lows for the country's entertainment industry.