The week is filled with a lot of happenings in the entertainment industry, both in and away from the African continent. From celebrities dragging each other to court over charges of corruption to a women rights group attempting to cancel the concert of a world renowned singer. Let’s get right to the nitty-gritty!
Bobrisky Vs VeryDarkMan Controversey Continues To Gain Momentum As Later Presents Evidence To Lawmakers
Nigerian social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, finally appeared before the Nigerian House of Representatives. His appearance is to address the controversy surrounding his leaked audio of crossdresser Bobrisky. VDM had initially refused to cooperate but later agreed to speak to the lawmakers.
Otse explained that he obtained the audio from someone who Bobrisky owed money. The audio contained allegations of Bobrisky bribing EFCC officials to drop money laundering charges. It also asked that he served his sentence in a private apartment.

Both Bobrisky and the EFCC denied the allegations. Bobrisky claimed the audio was fake and that he served his jail term. The EFCC launched an investigation into the matter.
Following the controversy, the House of Representatives resolved to probe the bribery allegations. The allegations are against the EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Service. A joint committee was formed to investigate the matter. They also summoned Bobrisky, Otse, and other relevant parties.
American Rapper, Eminem to Become a Grandfather!
Eminem is embarking on a new chapter in his life. His daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The revelation came during the release of Eminem’s latest music video for the song “Temporary.”
In a touching scene, Hailie presents Eminem with a custom Detroit Lions jersey that reads “Grandpa.” She then surprises him further by showing him a sonogram of their baby. Eminem’s reaction is one of pure joy and shock, marking a significant moment in his life.

Some fans initially speculated that the pregnancy announcement is part of the music video’s storyline. It is true that Hailie is indeed expecting. She and her husband, Evan McClintock, are excited to welcome their first child.
Eminem, who has often referenced Hailie in his music, is now preparing for the role of a grandfather. The music video also features nostalgic footage of Hailie’s childhood, adding to the emotional impact of the announcement.
Calls to Cancel Chris Brown’s Johannesburg Concert Amid Activism for Women’s Rights
Chris Brown’s planned performance in Johannesburg on December 14, 2024, has sparked outrage. This comes as Women For Change, a non-profit launches an online petition to cancel the show. The US singer, notorious for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna, has faced repeated controversies related to violence and abuse. The petition is addressed to concert organisers and the South African government. In it, the organisation, urges them to reconsider hosting Brown, citing his history of assault charges and restraining orders.

Women For Change is a non-profit advocating for women’s and children’s rights in South Africa. They believe Brown’s concert comes at the inappropriate time. The event comes days after the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In a country grappling with alarmingly high rates of femicide, the organisation says Brown’s presence glorifies individuals with abusive histories. They clamour instead for the powers to support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
The organisation stresses the need to focus on empowering survivors and addressing violence instead of celebrating artists like Brown, whose past includes allegations of violent threats, assaults, and abuse, including a 2017 restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran.
Despite the controversy, tickets for Brown’s concert have sold quickly. This comes on the heels of an additional show added on December 15 due to high demand.
Kelvyn Boy Seeks Reconciliation After Five-Year Rift with Stonebwoy
Ghanaian, singer Kelvyn Boy says that he has spent the past five years trying to resolve his feud with Stonebwoy. Despite continuous efforts by Kelvyn Boy and his team, Stonebwoy has consistently rejected their attempts at reconciliation. Kelvyn Boy admitted that the issue has dragged on so long that he no longer remembers the exact cause of their conflict.

The two artists once collaborated on the hit track Na You in 2018. The track garnered over 1.3 million views on YouTube. However, their relationship deteriorated in early 2019 when Stonebwoy ended his mentorship of Kelvyn Boy. Kelvyn Boy was signed to Stonebwoy’s Burniton Music Group. The split was reportedly due to misunderstandings, between the duo as the reason Stonebwoy chose not to renew his contract.
While Kelvyn Boy has expressed a continued desire to make amends, the possibility of reconciliation remains uncertain. This is due to the fact that Stonebwoy has shown no interest in resolving their dispute.
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