Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay, formerly known as Annie Idibia, captured attention at the 17th Headies Awards with her bold reintroduction to the public.
The prestigious ceremony, held on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, saw a host of top celebrities in attendance.
Marking her first red carpet appearance since her divorce from music legend 2Baba, Annie took to the stage as one of the nightâs presenters. During her presentation, the actress and mother of two made a statement that quickly became one of the nightâs talking points.
Playfully correcting herself, she said, âAnnie Idiâoh, sorry, Annie Macaulay. Hey, I am single,â subtly throwing shade at her former husband while firmly reclaiming her identity.
Her confident declaration was met with cheers from the audience, showcasing her status as one of the standout personalities of the evening.
Watch the video below âŚ
I can bet Annie Idibia did that intentionally to garner attentionâŚ
The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, showcased remarkable achievements across the African music scene.
Zerry DL bagged the Rookie of the Year award, while Davido claimed Digital Artist of the Year. Remaâs album HEIS won Afrobeats Album of the Year, and Tems earned Best Recording of the Year for âBurning.â
In a moment of excitement, Odumodublvck took home the prestigious Next Rated Artist award, triumphing over fellow nominees Shallipopi, Qing Madi, and Ayo Maff. The event also celebrated influential figures in music and culture with Special Recognition Awards for Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alex Okosi, and Amaju Pinnick.
This year marks a unique double edition of the awards, with the 18th edition scheduled for December to compensate for the 2024 absence.
Full list of winners at the 2025 Headies Awards
Rookie of the Year:Â Zerry DL
Soundtrack of the Year:Â âTribe Called Judah Soundtrackâ â TCJ & Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack)
Best Recording of the Year:Â âBurningâ â Tems
Best Vocal Performance (Male):Â âBillionsâ â Lojay
Best Vocal Performance (Female):Â âIâm Doneâ â Liya
Special Recognition Award Recipients:Â Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Alex Okosi; Amaju Pinnick
Songwriter of the Year:Â âVisionâ â Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi)
Producer of the Year:Â âOZEBAâ â London
Afrobeats Album of the Year:Â HEIS â Rema
Music Video of the Year:Â âEGWUâ â Director Pink
Afrobeats Single of the Year:Â âBig Ballerâ â Flavour
Nollywood actress, Priscilla Ojo has secured her first endorsement deal with leading mobile brand, itel.
The endorsement deal follows her glamorous, star-studded traditional and white wedding in Lagos.
Notably, Priscilla Ojoâs wedding dominated social media conversations, generating buzz.
The newlywed actress shared the exciting announcement of her endorsement deal on Instagram, brimming with excitement.
Her post featured a video showcasing her journey with the brand.
The post reads,âFrom signing my wedding certificate to signing a deal with @itelsmartlife @itelnigeria, life is full of beautiful surprises.Say hello to the newest Itel ambassadorâ.
Meanwhile, congratulatory messages have poured in for Priscilla Ojo on her endorsement deal, with fans and industry colleagues flooding the postâs comment section with well-wishes.
The ex-wife of 2Face, Annie Macauley, has broken her silence after a brief break following the marriage between 2Face and Natasha.
A few hours ago, a video of 2Face and Natasha getting married traditionally popped up on the internet.
Annie Macauley,
The video of the traditional marriage has sparked diverse reactions from social media users
In the video that has gone viral, Natasha was seen covering her head with a scarf and wrapping her waist with an Idoma cloth as 2Face was seen introducing her to his clanâs men.
Annie took to her Instagram story to shared a video fo herself having a video shoot with Ayra Starrâs song âRushâ. It seems the actress is unconcerned about her ex-husbandâs union with his new lover.
Social medi users have reacted to the post of Annie. Read some comments belowâŚ
fantaceewiz_Â said:Â âAnnie!!! Seeing you smile brings me so much joy. This is just the beginning. We canât wait for âThe Annie Macauly Brand Memoir & the movieâ. We are here Queen.â
@asetomyancestors wrote: âNew beginnings is always a good thingâŚget ur whole being together beautifulâŚmentallyâŚphysicallyâŚemotionallyâŚmost importantly spirituallyâŚ.God is on ur side darling u got thisâŚu are braveâŚu are enough..u are resilientâŚâ
justhelenshapiro wrote: âAnnie I love you, donât worry. Mama youâre so strong and I respect you. Keep going weâre watching your back..â
tymecosmetics said: âLove you Annie. You are a true African Queen. Never forget you are a Queen and more.âÂ
A fresh controversy erupts as Nigerian singer, Terry Apala is arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged Naira mutilation.
This development follows a stern warning from Terry Apala to controversial critic, VeryDarkMan, urging him to take down a defamatory video.
Earlier, Verydarkman claimed Terry Apala, and DJ Tunez, a close associate of Nigerian singer, Wizkid, were arraigned by EFCC for Naira multitation and released after paying a certain dollar amount.
A recent development has validated reports of Terry Apalaâs arrest by EFCC, with a photo emerging online.
Terry Apala holds a charge board confirming his arraignment for Naira multitation.
Meanwhile, this has sparked buzz online, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Check out some reactions followed belowâŚ
Blaise Tony remarked, âDem dey mutilate naira too? Nothing person no go see for this countryâ.
Mr Flow asserted, âOkoyaâs sons are bigger than EFCCâ.
Katty Vera wrote, âYou no gree press money naâ.
Chuks Dibia wrote, âWelcome to my country where it is more serious offence to spray naira than to loot it. You can see why your leader prefer looting to spraying. And someone like Yahaya Bello will remain untouchableâ.
According to investigative journalist and blogger, Stella Dimoko Korkus, the duoâs traditional wedding is scheduled for April 25, 2025, in Benin City, with all preparations finalized.
Furthermore, the blogger reported that 2Baba Idibia has introduced Natasha Osawaru to his hometown and Idoma traditional leaders.
Meanwhile, this has sparked widespread buzz online, with the duo yet to address the swirling rumor.
Famous singer, Odumodublvck opens up on what he told Peter Obi when he met him, after calling him out online.
It would be recalled that some weeks ago, Odumodublvck had called out the politician, demanding that he promote his new album.
Odumodublvck.
Many had berated him for the way he had gone about the whole thing, labeling him as disrespectful.
Subsequently, he had met with Peter Obi, discussing and conversing with him after they met at an airport.
During a recent interview, he revealed what the content of the discussion had been.
According to Odumodu, he had explained to Peter Obi that many detractors are insulting him online all because he promotes him.
He wished he could do the same for him because his music is his business.
Odumodublvck said in part âŚ
âRespect to the man first of all. When I saw him I said: sir, good morning. Because of you they are insulting me online. It is true because when you were presidential candidate I came and I supported you. I even sang about it. You know what it is for an artist to come out and support a presidential candidate? Backlash. I even told him that that day they didnât even allow me to vote. I had to go and call my mother. Because that time she was 68. She came and followed me to the polling unit.â
Check out reactions that followed âŚ
@Wheezyblaq said: âMake Peter Obi come Dey write the machine is coming , Nawa oooâ
@PNile remarked: âSo all the music artists that supported the different presidential candidate in the US election so should Donald Trump or kalama Harris start promoting musicians album for them like seriously, all this is for clout ooâ
@Chid7979Â remarked:Â â@Odumodublvck_ sense far from you. Some of you need to hire media professionals to handle your social media posts. This interview just like when Seyi Tinubu dey cry the other day. Very funny set of people. Lolâ
@Nwanne_KaEnyi commented: âThis guy talks sh!t, na Peter Obi made himself too accessible
Life is all about perception, they born you well see Tinubu follow am talk this sh!t, security go gree you or you don even pass security before you go open mouth machine is coming
Imagine obi tweeting that. Madnessâ
@GongolaOldBoy said: âNa Peter Obi I blame, if na me I for tell am say âYouâre too smallâ
We all supported him and got insulted. He should rest.â
Famous streamer, Peller laments as Wizkidâs son, Boluwatife snubs him after asking the boy to link him with his father.
He shared this during a live stream with his partner, Jarvis.
Peller.
According to him, he had gone to the DM of the young boy and asked him to connect him with his father.
The boy had snubbed his message without giving him a reply.
Peller lamented over this, declaring that he wants to be Boluwatifeâs friend.
Wizkidâs son, Boluwatife.
He said in part âŚ
âI go to Wizkid pikin page, I text am say help me tell your papa say make I do one or two with am, I swear the boy no reply me oâŚâ
Check out reactions that followed âŚ
@YKoluwaseun9Â said:Â âPeller wan use Bolu take see Wizkid, person wey get pride pass him papa
He snubbed 001 of Tiktokđâ
@azdevgod said: âAs how? Cos him papa Dey sing? What has the boy him self done with his life? At least peller fit list his achievements, mixing pride with steeze is what I donât understand. Peller cold outreach made him successful too. One day when they need him, they will collaborate. Not a fan of his, but you people should cut him some slack. Replicate his daftness if you think itâs too easy. Then you will have the guts to call him senseless. Even portable, do what he does if you are so smart to be brave, to be nuisance đâ
@Cleverlydey4u wrote: âHe no send peller at all đđđ¤Łâ
@hyperopique wrote: âAdult discussing children in this manner? đâ
British-Jamaican singer, Stefflon Don has stirred buzz with a subtle shade aimed at her ex-lover, Burna Boy.
Itâs worth noting that the entertainment figures dated from 2019 until their breakup in 2021, amid allegations of infidelity.
Stefflon Donâs subtle shade at Burna Boy stemmed from her comment on Captain Ibrahim TraorĂŠ, President of Burkina Fasoâs, Instagram post.
Stefflon Don commented âThe real giant of Africaâ, sparking a fury of reactions online.
Check out reactions that have followed belowâŚ
 Miranda Chinenye remarked, âSheâs so right đŻ. Even though this is coming from the heart of breakfastâ.
Ebys Heart wrote, âShe is right, what this man has done and is still doing will forever be remembered by history, even in the face of oprèssion and ĂŽntimidation. Imagine the west trying to arrèst him for being a good president to his peopleâ.
Ify Jules stated, âJealousy wan kill dis one since burna broke her heart đđđđđâ.
Johnerous asserted, âGiant of Africa in aspect of rulling.Burna Boy is the Giant of Africa in the aspect of Music đâ.
