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GloRilla Crowned Hottest Female Rapper of 2024 by Billboard
GloRilla has been named the top female rapper of 2024 by Billboard, securing the No. 1 spot on their year-end list of women in rap, released on December 4.
Despite a challenging 2023, Glo made a stunning comeback with her hit single “Yeah Glo!” topping the charts early in 2024. The track, which climbed into the Hot 100’s top 30, marked her return to form. She followed it up with hits like “Wanna Be” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and the summer anthem “TGIF.”
Her momentum attracted praise from icons like Rihanna and Taylor Swift, while even Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged her influence. GloRilla’s debut album, GLORIOUS, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, achieving the highest opening week for a female rapper in 2024.
Joining her on the list are Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Sexyy Red, Latto, and others. GloRilla’s rise this year cements her status as rap’s newest “IT” girl.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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