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Embattled American rapper, Durk Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, has shared a playlist of the songs he’s been listening to in jail to motivate himself. The rapper, who is currently remanded in a correctional centre over an alleged murder-for-hire case, shared the playlist on social media. Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems’ hit song, ‘Free Mind’, topped the list Nightmares to …

Actor Yinka Quadri, the best friend of the late Ogogo, has revealed what he told him at the hospital before his death. Loyalty loaded media reports that Ogogo died from stage 4 cancer on Sunday and was buried at his hometown in the Ilaro area of Ogun State the following day. Yinka Quadri was seen crying at Ogogo’s funeral. He has now …

Organisers of the Headies Awards have unveiled the nomination list for the 2026 edition.The nominees for the 18th edition of the awards, themed “Africa to the World,” were announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The list, which features 213 nominations across all categories, has Fola leading with 10 nominations, followed by Omah Lay, who received eight nods, while Wizkid …

The management team of Nigerian dancer, Poco Lee has spoken out over claims referencing “drink spiking” in discussions surrounding his ongoing legal case in the United Kingdom. In a public notice dated August 25, 2026, the team said the claims circulating online do not form part of the allegations or charges before the UK court. “We are particularly concerned by the …

Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has mourned the passing of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing him as a pillar of Yoruba cinema. Femi paid tribute to the veteran actor in a post shared on his Instagram account, reflecting on Ogogo’s years in the Nigerian film industry and the lasting impact of his work. He described the …

LOYALTY LOADED MEDIA. reports that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ogogo was buried on Monday, August 24, according to Islamic burial rites. Akindele, who had earlier mourned Ogogo’s passing on her Instagram story on Sunday, however, shared new pictures of herself on Monday to celebrate her 49th birthday. Reacting to the celebration in the comments section, many …

Veteran Nollywood actor, Yinka Quadri, wept bitterly at the burial of his colleague, Taiwo Hassan, who is popularly known as Ogogo. Ogogo was not just a colleague, but Quadri’s best friend in the Yoruba movie industry. The actor was laid to rest according to Islamic rites in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday. Ogogo died on Sunday at the age of …

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashir Obasa, has described the death of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, as a loss not only to his family but to Nigerians in general. Obasa noted that Ogogo’s artistry embodied discipline, moral strength as well as cultural pride. He made these remarks while reacting to the death …

Eight Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates are facing possible eviction as the reality show enters another live eviction night following Neche Maduagwu’s voluntary departure from the competition. According to the official Big Brother Naija/Africa Magic platform, the Week Four nomination process left Araga, Cassi, Gerard, Goddessa, Nomy, Temi Nkem, Tram and Yusuf at risk of eviction, while other housemates were declared …

Nigerian rapper and singer, Odumodublvck has claimed that the police have made several attempts to arrest him following reports allegedly filed against him by individuals with whom he has been in conflict. Recall that in June 2026, Odumodublvck, in a series of posts on X, accused fellow rapper, Blaqbonez of sexual abuse and alleged that the music industry was covering …