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Fast Facts About Shatu Garko – The 44th Miss Nigeria

Shatu Garko was crowned the new Miss Nigeria on Friday the 17th of December 2020.

She beat 36 other Nigerian females to the top spot. The contest was done in two major stages, the first stage consisted of 37 contestants from the 36 states of the nation and one from the Federal Capital Territory.

Further screening shrunk the number of contestants to 18, all of who took part in the grand finale held on Friday night at the Landmark Event Center, Lagos.

Shatu Garko was one of the 8 contestants to make it to the final round from the North West region of the country. She was crowned by the immediate outgoing the 43rd Miss Nigeria Etsanyi Tukura from Taraba State.

Nicole Ikot was the first runner-up of the competition while Kasarachi Okoro emerged as the second runner-up.

“Winning this competition means a lot to me. My whole life I have always wanted to be a Miss Nigeria. I’d like to thank Miss Nigeria and its sponsors. I would also like to thank my mum for supporting and loving me,” Ms. Garko said right before receiving her crown.

The decision of whom the crown would fit best was decided upon by a group of 6 judges among which included two Nollywood actresses, Rita Dominic and Michelle Dede. Actor, Eyinna Nwigwe served as the host of the event where guests were treated to a performance by actor and singer-songwriter, Nonso.

Shatu Garko’s winning prize includes the sum of NGN10 million, a brand new car, 1-year residency in a luxury apartment, as well as ambassadorship deals.

Fast Facts About Shatu Garko

At 18 years old, Shatu Garko was the youngest among the contestants this year
She hails from Kano State in Nothern Nigeria.
Garko Is A Hijab Model and had become the first hijab model to land a gig in Nigeria before the competition.
She is also the first hijab-wearing model to win a pageantry competition in the world.
Top on her list of hobbies is horse riding.
Shatu Garko is passionate about proving to the world that religion and culture are not barriers to following one’s dreams and achieving whatever a person sets out to achieve.

Entertainment

Bobrisky allegedly arrested by immigration officials upon return to Nigeria

Controversial Nigerian socialite Bobrisky has announced that he was arrested by immigration officials shortly after returning to Nigeria, just five months after leaving the country for his “sanity and health.”
Bobrisky took to Instagram on April 1, 2025, stressing that he was arrested without being told the reason.

Guys I have just been arrested by immigrant in Nigeria, I don’t know what I did o.

The crossdresser has disclosed that this was an April Fools’ prank, and he was not arrested.

Bobrisky’s prank comes months after he publicly disclosed that he had left Nigeria to focus on his well-being. In a previous interview, he shared that constant online backlash and personal struggles had taken a toll on his mental and physical health, prompting him to relocate.

“Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily… I need to attend to my sanity and my health. Few Nigeria security agencies try everything to frustrate me but naaa i gat God. Imagine !!! buying business class ticket 3 times. only 1 was successful. @kIm I hope you guys refund me the two i didn’t use. I know is not ur fault but it’s fine,” he wrote in November 2024.

The crossdresser remains outside the country at this time.

Entertainment

Omah Lay announces release date for his second album ‘Clarity of Mind’

Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Omah Lay is finally set to release his keenly awaited sophomore album titled ‘Clarity of Mind’.

The revelation was made via the Instagram handle of label Keyqaad who announced May 16, 2025, as the release date for the album which will be a follow-up to his acclaimed debut ‘Boy Alone’.

Ahead of his next album release, the singer has released the single ‘Holy Ghost’ which was among the most streamed songs on Apple Music Nigeria in 2024.

He also dropped the single ‘Moving’ in 2024 after making guest appearances on songs with rising star and fellow label mate Kaestyle and celebrated musician and DJ Spinall.

Omah Lay’s upcoming album comes after he claimed he had to scrap an album because the sound was ripped off by an artist he loved and trusted.

In the interview on the Zang Sang Show, Omah Lay revealed that he was creating a new sound which he shared with a certain artist who then proceeded to put out an album with the new sound.

Omah Lay added that he decided to re-record a new album which he boasts will be the greatest in the history of Afrobeats.

Since impacting the mainstream with his EP ‘Get Layd’ in 2020, the singer has become one of the most acclaimed Nigerian musicians.

After winning the Headies Next Rated in 2021, Omah Lay has lived up to expectations with a steady release of hit singles that shows both his flowery writing, soulful music, and impressive genre fusion.

With his upcoming album, the singer will be aiming to consolidate his place as one of the standout artists of the new generation of Afrobeats superstars.

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Joeboy Releases Third Album – Viva Lavida

Released on March 28, 2025, Joeboy’s third album ‘Viva Lavida’ reinforces his status as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting hitmakers who crafts love tunes.

Ahead of the album, the hitmaker recently released the singles ‘SMH’ in partnership with long-term collaborator Tempoe and ‘Taxi Driver’.

Speaking on the album, Joeboy shares that there’s a lot of negativity in the world right now, and he wants to be a source of positivity.

“I feel like there’s so much negativity in the world. Everybody’s trying to be toxic, everybody’s trying to huff and puff. I just want to be that source of positivity, and that’s my message, that’s my motto.”

On the various sounds to expect from his album, Joeboy revealed that his time on the road has exposed him to different exciting sounds that combine to inspire the project.

“I get to travel a lot. I get exposed to so many different ideas and different cultures – and it’s only right that I let those cultures positively influence me.”

The 13-track album features guest appearances from Olamide, Elena Dara, Wizard Chan, and Qing Madi, whom he featured on his hit single ‘Adenuga,’ one of the notable collaborations of 2024.

Since breaking into the mainstream with his hit song ‘Baby’ in 2019, Joeboy has risen to stardom thanks to his steady release of hit songs that tug at the heartstrings.

His 2021 smash hit ‘Alcohol’ enjoyed international success and has garnered over 100 million Spotify streams, thus becoming one of the most-streamed Afrobeats songs on the platform.