Jo-Issa Rae Diop most notably appeared on the scene through her YouTube series Awkward Black Girl, which started in 2011. More recently, Issa Rae has taken the internet and television world by storm through her HBO show, Insecure. Rae was born January 12, 1985, and raised in California by her parents, a pediatric doctor and a…
Rumors are flying that T.I. and Tiny have called it quits. The couple has had a rough go of it over the last several months, with the first report of their marriage falling apart back in July. Tiny tried to clear the air with fans after appearing on The Wendy Harris Show by telling…
Two Canadian sisters have been accused of attempting extortion from some of the wealthiest men in Nigeria. Jyoti and Kiran Matharoo are now sitting in a Nigerian prison cell after being caught with laptops containing various videos of them having sex with high profile Nigerian men. The two sisters were allegedly planning to extort…
Serena Williams is known for her killer drop shot, but her spotlight in the news lately has been about love. That’s right— Serena Williams is getting married! For those close to Serena, it’s no big surprise; Serena had been seeing a dapper fellow after her breakup with artist and rapper Drake. Sources report that she’s…
Few celebrities can break the internet, but JLo proves she’s still got what it takes to “Get Right” when it comes to stirring up a little celebrity gossip. The music industry is chock-full of rivalries, scandals, and a steady dose of shade, but this move has taken millions by surprise. Sure rumors were floating…
Sauti Sol formed in Kenya in 2005, initially as an acapella group. The group’s style pivoted shortly after formation, leading them to become the world-famous afro pop powerhouse they are today. Their music remains focused on the vocal skills of Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi, but also features the guitar prowess of…
African clubs across the globe have been spinning Ayo Jay’s “Your Number” since it came on the scene. Nigerian singer and performer Ayo Jay was born Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. on August 9, 1989, in London, England. He is also known in some circles as Boy Wonder and was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He discovered…
Kim Zolciak, former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is known for her outlandish style, outrageous spending, and, of course, as being the wife of Buffalo Bills NFL star Kroy Biermann. Well, former NFL star Biermann as of late, which means Kim’s spending habits have taken a serious nosedive over the last several months.…
The prolific singer known as Mr. Eazi was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended elementary and secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria. Upon graduating he moved to Ghana where he attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, located in Kumasi, Ghana, where he graduated as a mechanical engineer. He…
“Akube” is definitely a record you’ve heard played at African clubs across the globe. Nigerian singer and rap artist Dotman’s real name is Olatunji Oladotun Alade. He was born on December 9, 1993, in Ogun State, Nigeria. Interestingly, while he is often praised as a songwriter, Dotman does not know how to play an instrument…
