Daddy Freeze’s enemies have finally caught up with him – who would have thought?

OAP Freeze has been fired by Cool FM. No jokes, there’s a picture proof on the internet. The loose-lipped OAP was laid off by AIM Group, the owners of Cool FM in an email sent to other members of staff. They even gave him an exit date: 26th August, 2016. So by our calculation, OAP... Read More

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August 27, 2016

Is Daddy Freeze out in the cold at Cool FM?

Few hours ago, news hit the airwaves that controversial OAP Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Freeze, has been fired from his job at Cool FM. The sack was said to have come as a result of an Instagram post he put up on Friday showing him cuddled up with comedian, Basketmouth’s wife, Elsie – who he... Read More

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August 16, 2016

PODCAST: We don’t need Osinbajo’s numbers, people are suffering… and more on The Slab with Isime

It’s Episode 9 of The Slab with Isime. Whoop! Today, we talk about the apologies that got everyone talking from social media to the Presidency. Too early to lament? And on entertainment, it’s all about 93 Days, the movie which chronicles Nigeria’s fight against the deadly Ebola Virus. We’ve got all our regulars on The Slab... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Dogara, Basketmouth, Feyi Fawehinmi & more – these are the Winners and Losers from the past week

Last week, the budget padding row that has so far rocked the House of Representatives took a new dimension when the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara insisted that neither he nor any member of the House could be investigated or prosecuted for padding the budget. Abdulmumin Jibrin, the man who blew the whistle on an alleged padding... Read More

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August 12, 2016

You’re on your own, Feyi Fawehinmi | Noble Igwe says he has no regrets voting for Buhari

The deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy has gotten quite a number re-thinking their choice to vote President Muhammadu Buhari into power. Gbenga Sesan, Feyi Fawehinmi and comic, Basketmouth, and more have expressed their regret for voting the president. However, the president still has some supporters who believe he remains the man to change the country and... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the deplorable state of affairs in the country. Read what he had to say below “I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people... Read More

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June 6, 2016

Basketmouth: ‘This government has forgotten the power of social media’ (READ)

In the wake of economic turmoil, the beheading of a woman in Kano and the menace of the Niger Delta Avengers, popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth took to his Instagram on Monday morning to share his opinion on the aforementioned issues. “As I am learning to stop complaining and get used to the electricity situation in my beloved Nigeria, I can’t... Read More

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May 23, 2016

3 (male) Nigerian celebrity pairs who give us daily friendship goals

Let’s start with a soppy quote. “True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island… to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.” Here are 3 Nigerian celebrity pairs... Read More

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May 19, 2016

These #throwback pictures of 19 of our favourite celebrities will make your day

It’s another Thursday and the internet has given us the pleasure to relive the past. In honour of #ThrowbackThursday, let’s take you down memory lane with some shocking old pictures of 19 of your favourite celebrities Yemi Alade 2. D’banj 3. Banky W 4. 2 Baba 5. Basketmouth 6. AY 7. Ice Prince 8. Korede Bello... Read More

December 28, 2015

‘Your performance was too weak’ | ‘You are irrelevant’ | Basketmouth and Freeze are fighting dirty [DETAILS]

What could have gone wrong between these two former buddies? On Sunday night at Olamide’s concert, Basketmouth while on stage took shots at Cool FM OAP, Freeze. “There’s this former Cool FM presenter here, Freeze. I see am for red carpet, where him dey?” said Basketmouth. “Make una nor dey deceived by this guy’s fair skin... Read More

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December 18, 2015

Trey Songz, Basketmouth prepare for Rhythm Unplugged (PHOTOS)

American RnB star Trey Songz is in Nigeria for the Rhythm Unplugged 2015 event holding tonight, Friday, December 18 at Eko Hotel and Suites. In preparation for the event, Songz attended a press conference earlier today, alongside Nigerian comedian Basketmouth and artiste, Runtown. Rhythm Unplugged is one of the most anticipated entertainment events of the year, and YNaija... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Bovi gets another shot at hosting The Headies

Funny man, Bovi and dance professional Kaffy are set to host this year’s edition of The Headies awards. Bovi who was replaced with Basketmouth last year due to some hiccups, has been given another opportunity to host the music awards. Hopefully no sudden hiccups before the event, this time around. The event, which is in... Read More

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November 7, 2015

Dapper Hunks: RMD, Uti, Basketmouth looking suave at Las Vegas premiere of Spectre (PHOTOS)

The three entertainers were present at the premiere of the 24th installment of the James Bond franchise, Spectre in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. Richard Mofe-Damijo was clad in a black tuxedo, looking smooth while ace comedian, Basketmouth wore a grey check suit with a black shirt. Actor and model, Uti Nwachukwu donned a brown blazer by... Read More

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November 7, 2015

See RMD, Basketmouth, Kemi Adetiba star in first-ever selfie from space

As reported earlier, Nigerian entertainers joined a select few from around the world to share in the first ever selfie from space. Nollywood actor; Richard Mofe Damijo, Basketmouth, Uti Nwachukwu, Kemi Adetiba all reported for duty in the Spectre experience, in Las Vegas. See the ‘Spyfies’, shared via their different instagram accounts. LADIES AND GENTS!!! AND HERE... Read More

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October 12, 2015

Basketmouth’s birthday message to his mother will crack you up

Today is the birthday of Basketmouth’s mother and the comedian, naturally, took to his Instagram page to pen a few words. But the sweet message isn’t what would get you laughing. Hint: The comedian is in his late thirties. https://instagram.com/p/8ufSQknTja/?taken-by=basketmouth

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September 3, 2015

#ShootYourShot: Basketmouth’s toasting skills didn’t win him Genevieve Nnaji (PHOTO)

His toasting skills may have won him over with his wife but would it do the same for Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji? Basketmouh posted a picture via his Instagram page of him making an attempt at toasting the star actress as he so captioned it but the more interesting part is the comment section. See... Read More

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July 22, 2015

BasketMouth throws shade at Dbanj and Davido over MAMA awards

Popular comedian BasketMouth has always been known for his bluntness and this time he came for Dbanj and Davido. During BasketMouth’s Uncensored show in Houston, Texas, he congratulated P-Square for winning two MTVBase awards, and then went on to take some jabs at D’Banj and Davido but it’s all good. He was just being as honest and... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Comedians, Basketmouth & AliBaba go hard on ‘oversabi’ bloggers (READ)

by Anike Jacobs You recall comedian Basketmouth was criticized when news went viral that he was taking some top Nigerian entertainers to London for his February 14th comedy show – same day Nigeria was supposed to hold elections. Basketmouth was blasted for being so unpatriotic that he had to a press release to explain... Read More

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January 28, 2015

Forget the election, your job comes first – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Fake teachers with fake certificates. Some fake teachers who have been on the payroll of Kogi state, have been caught… not before earning N30 million of course. The teachers, who used fake certificates to carry out the scam, were discovered after the conclusion of the verification exercise conducted by the state government.... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Errm, did Basketmouth really buy this luxury car shop? (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs No, he didn’t. The A-class comedian just wanted a space on the blogs and it appears he’s achieved his aim. Basketmouth posted the picture below on his Instagram page with the hilarious caption: “The whole idea is to make you guys think I just bought those cars….our people do it a lot….so lemme... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Poverty is an evil spirit || Basketmouth shares epic throwback photo with 2face Idibia (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun The stars of this Thursday’s throwback photo is 2face Idibia and comedian, Basketmouth. The pair, who are at the peak of their careers in the entertainment industry, were not-so-fresh as they are nowadays. Basketmouth shared the picture of him and music icon, 2face Idibia on his Instagram page and they looked something... Read More

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December 20, 2014

.@Catchoris: Is the Headies really Africa’s Grammy Awards?

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The real story of the 2014 Headies, Nigeria’s most visible music award ceremony, came at the end, strutting onstage in the toned shape of the strapping Okoye twins. Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square performed and then received the Special Recognition Award. Artists collecting awards are normal. Except for this detail: the award... Read More

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December 17, 2014

Marriage not a bed of roses: I am the houseboy in my home – Basketmouth

by Anike Jacobs Not too long ago, Comedian Basket mouth and his wife, Elsie marked their 4th wedding anniversary. He has however revealed that marriage is not a bed of roses. In a brief chat with YNaija at the recently held Headies awards in Lagos, the happily married father of two said “Marriage is not... Read More

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December 15, 2014

#TheHeadies2014: We love this joke Basketmouth pulled on Iyanya Mbuk

by Anike Jacobs Poor Iyanya! Comedian Basket Mouth jokingly told some truth about the ‘kukere’ crooner at the Headies award 2014 which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Sunday Night. Of course, he is a comedian and anything goes, but sometimes fans hold true some of these spoken words. We all know how... Read More

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December 15, 2014

First photos: Celebrities on the red carpet at the Headies Awards

by Damilola Jagun The Headies 2014 awards is presently ongoing at the Eko hotel, convention centre, in Victoria Island. Many celebrities are looking dapper while some are clad in hip gears. Instagram has been flooded with photos of their outfits. Check out below, photos of Toolz, Dakore Egbuson Akande, OC Ukeje, Dr Sid and Simi Osomo,... Read More

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November 25, 2014

Aww, @Basket_mouth shows off his ‘mumu button’ controller (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Aww, we finally get to meet comedian Basket Mouth’s mumu button controller. Yea, for the newbies who may not know what a ‘mumu button’ is, hang on a second and we would just put you through :). A mumu button is like an emergency button and a manipulation button all rolled up... Read More

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November 7, 2014

@Basket_Mouth used to be ugly – His wife tells their STORY

by Anike Jacobs While marking their fourth wedding anniversary on Thursday, wife of one of Nigeria’s most popular and richest comedians, Basket mouth went all mushy on her instagram page. She shared throw back photos of them with a story of how they struggled in the early days of their union – when he barely... Read More

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September 25, 2014

In the beginning, God created Adam and… | Basketmouth wants you to fill in the Gap (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Comedian Basket Mouth is sure keeping his fans entertained on Instagram this Thursday morning. The comedy king, posted a photo of himself and the Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, asking his fans to complete the caption “In the beginning…. God created Adam and……………” Of course, many of them tried their hands... Read More

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August 16, 2014

We really never Hespererit: Basketmouth has a ‘love child’ with another woman (DETAILS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, there had been whispers, but no confirmation until now, and from none other than the horse’s mouth. Ace comedian, Basketmouth has revealed that he had a child with another woman before he got married to his wife, Elsie Okpocha, whom he has two kids with. In an interview with blogger, Linda... Read More

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