- Peller promises to speak for Africa after TikTok UK invitation
- Diddy transferred to Pennsylvania Prison after Fort Dix stay
- Davido rules out APC support for 2027 election and is yet to pick a candidate
- Burna Boy meets US Consul General to boost Nigeria’s creative industry
- Steven Soderbergh to take over directing ‘The Batman Part II’
Peller promises to speak for Africa after TikTok UK invitation
Nigerian streamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that TikTok has invited him to visit its United Kingdom office next week.
The 21-year-old shared the news during a livestream, thanking his fans for helping the platform recognise him. Peller, who has more than 17.6 million TikTok followers, described the invitation as a major achievement.
He also promised to discuss TikTok’s operations in Africa and raise concerns about banned accounts during the visit. The streamer has attracted growing attention this year through his livestreams, which he describes as a passion and means of self-expression.
Diddy transferred to Pennsylvania Prison after Fort Dix stay
American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly been transferred from a New Jersey prison to a low-security correctional facility in Pennsylvania.
According to TMZ, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Combs was moved from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix on Friday. He is now being held at the Federal Correctional Institution in Allenwood, although authorities have not disclosed the reason for the transfer.
The move comes days after he was reportedly taken for medical treatment following a possible head injury. Combs is serving a prison sentence of more than four years.
Davido rules out APC support for 2027 election and is yet to pick a candidate
Afrobeats star Davido has said he has not chosen a presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 election but will not support the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In an August interview with News Central, the Grammy-nominated singer said he was not obliged to follow his uncle, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, who supports President Bola Tinubu. He traced his previous political support to family ties and party affiliations.
Davido recalled backing Atiku Abubakar when he belonged to the Peoples Democratic Party and supporting the APC in 2015. However, he said his position could change, excluding the ruling party.
Burna Boy meets US Consul General to boost Nigeria’s creative industry
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has met with United States Consul General Brandon Hudspeth in Lagos to discuss stronger partnerships between the American and Nigerian creative industries.
The meeting, announced on the US mission’s X account on Friday, focused on turning cultural ties into economic opportunities. Discussions covered partnerships between studios, record labels, and streaming platforms, as well as stronger intellectual property protection, artist exchanges, and investment in creative infrastructure.
The meeting comes days after Burna Boy met with Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu to explore how the creative industry could help rebuild public trust in the police.
Steven Soderbergh to take over directing ‘The Batman Part II’
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is set to direct the remaining scenes of The Batman Part II after Matt Reeves stepped back from production due to a family matter, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
Reeves’ departure was initially described as a temporary break, with the director expected to remain involved remotely as Soderbergh completes principal photography. Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in the superhero sequel.
Soderbergh reportedly approached Reeves about taking over. He praised the director’s work on the first film and said his goal was to create footage that blends seamlessly with scenes already filmed, allowing Reeves to complete the movie.
