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  • Tiwa Savage Takes Over Fashion Week with Bold Styles

    Tiwa Savage Takes Over Fashion Week with Bold Styles

    A TikTok video by @fashion_forward_ng shows Tiwa Savage moving through Fashion Week street style scenes surrounded by photographers. The singer—often called the “Queen of Afrobeats”—showcased multiple avant‑garde looks that quickly circulated across style pages and fashion TikTok.

    Tiwa Savage has increasingly positioned herself as a style-forward celebrity, with a growing record of luxury-facing appearances and collaborations. Her presence at major fashion moments continues to tighten the link between African music visibility and global luxury culture.

    Vogue (via Instagram) featured the singer in fashion-week coverage, framing her as a compelling style figure to watch. The Sun Nigeria also amplified local reactions, noting her continued relevance both in music and fashion.

    Echotitbits take

    Tiwa is converting music fame into a fashion asset—an approach that supports longevity through endorsements, creative direction, and luxury brand alignment beyond the music cycle.

    Source: Facebook — https://web.facebook.com/starthronelive/posts/trending-fans-are-calling-out-tiwa-savages-bold-stage-outfit-at-the-taste-of-cul/1568224705318295/?_rdc=1&_rdr# (January 22, 2026)

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  • EKO 170 Event Marketing Pushes Lagos Sports-Tourism Ambitions

    EKO 170 Event Marketing Pushes Lagos Sports-Tourism Ambitions

    Reporting by Gran Fondo Guide presents Lagos’ “EKO 170” as a debut mass-participation cycling challenge positioned to attract riders and attention. (more…)

  • Wizkid Crosses 10 Billion Spotify Streams, Extending Afrobeats’ Global Run

    Wizkid Crosses 10 Billion Spotify Streams, Extending Afrobeats’ Global Run

    In an update published by The Guardian, Wizkid reportedly became the first African artiste to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams across all credits, reinforcing Afrobeats’ expanding global footprint.

    The milestone reflects catalog strength and the power of collaborations that pull African music into wider streaming ecosystems.

    It also boosts leverage for touring, brand partnerships, and label negotiations as streaming metrics increasingly shape market value.

    The Nation also reported “10billion Spotify streams,” while Vanguard similarly described him as the first African artiste to pass the 10-billion threshold.

    Echotitbits take: Watch the next strategic move—new releases and touring. Streaming dominance often precedes a major global tour cycle.

    Source: AfrobeatsMag — https://afrobeatsmagazine.com/wizkid-becomes-first-afrobeats-artist-to-reach-10-billion-spotify-streams/ January 10, 2026

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  • Regina Daniels Posts Drug Test Video as Marriage Rumors and Accusations Swirl

    Regina Daniels Posts Drug Test Video as Marriage Rumors and Accusations Swirl

    Politics Nigeria reports that actress Regina Daniels shared a video of herself taking a drug test, saying she needed to clear her name amid allegations she describes as malicious.

    In the clip, Daniels is seen at a clinic providing a sample; she says the move is about protecting her reputation and her image as a mother.

    Premium Times and Legit.ng also reported on the episode, noting she has threatened legal action against those spreading what she calls falsehoods.

    Echotitbits Take: Taking a personal dispute to the “medical receipts” stage is peak escalation—whether or not the courts get involved, the public fallout suggests this relationship crisis is heading for a decisive end.

    Source: The Nation – https://thenationonlineng.net/regina-daniels-undergoes-drug-test-threatens-to-sue-amid-marital-drama/ 2026-01-08
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  • Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Dominate Nigeria’s Early-2026 Box Office

    Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Dominate Nigeria’s Early-2026 Box Office

    According to BusinessDay, Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham are leading cinema charts as their December 2025 releases continued strong runs into January 2026, setting new benchmarks for domestic box office performance.

    Reports indicated Akindele’s latest title crossed major revenue milestones within weeks, while Abraham’s film remained close behind, supported by strong viewing interest including diaspora markets.

    Analysts say the success is boosting Nollywood’s broader value chain—marketing, costumes, post-production, and streaming—while increasing attention on international distribution and ancillary revenue beyond ticket sales.

    The Punch and Vanguard also highlighted the continued momentum and the competitive dynamic as a driver of rising production standards.

    Echotitbits take: These numbers underline Nollywood’s export potential. Expect more aggressive global distribution deals and tighter measurement of true producer earnings across cinemas and platforms in 2026.

    Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/nollywoods-biggest-box-office-movies-of-2025-why-funke-akindele-remains-the-queen/ 2026-01-09

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  • Adekunle Gold & Simi Welcome Twins After Months of Quiet Hints

    Adekunle Gold & Simi Welcome Twins After Months of Quiet Hints

    Daily Post Nigeria reports that singers Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcomed twins, expanding their family nearly six years after the birth of their first child, Adejare.

    The update surfaced after Adekunle Gold shared a celebratory message on Snapchat, sparking a wave of congratulations across the music community.

    Vanguard and MyJoyOnline also carried the development, echoing the couple’s message that what they asked for came “double.”

    Echotitbits Take: Nigeria’s “wholesome power couple” just became a family of four in one move—expect a surge in family-focused content (and maybe another baby-themed record) as fans celebrate.

    Source: WazobiaFm –  https://www.wazobiafm.com/news/hottori/music-power-couple-adekunle-gold-and-simi-welcome-twin-babies/ 2026-01-08
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  • Wizkid Reported to Cross 10 Billion Total Spotify Streams, a First for Africa

    Wizkid Reported to Cross 10 Billion Total Spotify Streams, a First for Africa

    Techloy reports that Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total Spotify streams across all credits, powered by years of global hits and features such as Drake’s “One Dance.”

    Pulse and The Beat 99 also highlighted the milestone, describing it as another sign of Afrobeats’ growing digital reach worldwide.

    Online tracking accounts have celebrated the achievement as a continent-wide win, as fans mark the number as a new streaming-era benchmark.

    Echotitbits Take: Beyond bragging rights, 10B streams is leverage—expect it to show up in tour pricing, brand deals, and every “greatest African pop run” debate for the rest of the decade.

    Source: TVC – https://www.tvcnews.tv/wizkid-becomes-first-african-to-reach-10b-spotify-streams-seals-spot-as-afrobeats-giant/ 2026-01-08
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  • Regina Daniels Posts Drug Test Video as Marriage Rumors and Accusations Swirl

    Regina Daniels Posts Drug Test Video as Marriage Rumors and Accusations Swirl

    Politics Nigeria reports that actress Regina Daniels shared a video of herself taking a drug test, saying she needed to clear her name amid allegations she describes as malicious.

    In the clip, Daniels is seen at a clinic providing a sample; she says the move is about protecting her reputation and her image as a mother.

    Premium Times and Legit.ng also reported on the episode, noting she has threatened legal action against those spreading what she calls falsehoods.

    Echotitbits Take: Taking a personal dispute to the “medical receipts” stage is peak escalation—whether or not the courts get involved, the public fallout suggests this relationship crisis is heading for a decisive end.

    Source: The Nation – https://thenationonlineng.net/regina-daniels-undergoes-drug-test-threatens-to-sue-amid-marital-drama/ 2026-01-08
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  • Tiwa Savage Warns Influencer After Posts About Her Son, Promises Legal Pushback

    Tiwa Savage Warns Influencer After Posts About Her Son, Promises Legal Pushback

    The Punch reports that Tiwa Savage issued a public warning to an X influencer, saying any further posts involving her son, Jamil, would move “beyond Twitter.”

    The influencer later posted an apology as the incident fueled wider debate about cyberbullying and public commentary about celebrity children.

    Vanguard also covered the apology, while Legit.ng reported that Tiwa’s stance drew support from other celebrity parents who have faced similar online harassment.

    Echotitbits Take: The industry is shifting from “ignore trolls” to “set legal boundaries.” If this is pursued formally, it could become a reference point for how Nigerian stars protect their kids online.

    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/tiwa-savage-warns-x-influencer-over-posts-involving-her-son/ 2026-01-06
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  • Cardi B Goes Viral With a Banana ‘Image Etiquette’ Lesson as Relationship Drama Lingers

    Cardi B Goes Viral With a Banana ‘Image Etiquette’ Lesson as Relationship Drama Lingers

    TMZ reports that Cardi B posted a comedic “class is in session” clip, jokingly coaching men on how to eat a banana in public without looking goofy—an instant viral hit.

    Complex and AOL also highlighted the video’s spread across social platforms, where fans praised Cardi’s trademark humor and timing.

    The post arrives amid renewed scrutiny of her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs, who faces allegations he has denied through his attorney.

    Echotitbits Take: Cardi’s pivot game is elite—when the timeline gets too tense, she drops comedy that re-centers the conversation. Still, the serious legal chatter around Diggs won’t disappear on vibes alone.

    Source: TMZ — https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/07/cardi-b-banana-eat-tutorial-for-men/ 2026-01-07
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