Doja Cat has officially surpassed Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history. Billboard confirmed this ranking, which highlights global and U.S. sales, with Nicki Minaj maintaining her position as the highest-selling female rapper both domestically and worldwide.

In the U.S., the current ranking for female rappers’ places Nicki Minaj in first place, followed by Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and Cardi B, who has dropped to fourth. Globally, Cardi B remains in third place behind Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat.

In addition to celebrating Doja Cat's achievement, Billboard also recognized other prominent artists in their rankings of the 21st century's biggest names. Taylor Swift was crowned the biggest artist of the century, while Canadian rapper Drake earned the title of the biggest rapper. Maroon 5 was named the top group of the century, with Destiny’s Child leading the rankings as the biggest girl group.

The rankings are based on performance on Billboard's Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, showcasing the enduring influence of these artists.

Billboard’s Biggest Artists of the Century:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Drake
3. Rihanna
4. Post Malone
5. Eminem
6. The Weeknd
7. Beyoncé
8. Justin Bieber
9. Bruno Mars
10. Usher

Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie Bliss, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.

The joyful announcement was made by the singer on his Instagram page on Friday, alongside the release of a new music video featuring his wife.

Moses Bliss wrote, "This is the doing of the Lord. We are in awe of His mercy. Join us to thank God for blessing our family with a baby boy. This song is our testimony."

The couple, who got married in March 2024, had kept much of their personal life private, including details of the pregnancy. Marie Bliss, a Ghanaian-born lawyer based in London, and her husband have now shared their beautiful testimony with the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Nigeria Police Force has detained an officer seen in a viral video with Wahab and Raheem, sons of billionaire businessman Chief Razaq Okoya, engaging in naira abuse.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the officer’s detention for misconduct on his X handle on Friday. He described the officer’s involvement in the video as unethical and contrary to the values upheld by the police force, noting that disciplinary action is being taken.

Adejobi stated, “The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the Lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action. The involvement of the policeman has been condemned as it’s unethical. We will always strive hard to uphold the sanctity, credibility, and core values of the police. Thanks.”

The video, which went viral last week, showed the Okoya brothers, Wahab and Raheem, abusing naira notes while promoting Raheem’s new song, "Credit Alert." Both were dressed in white agbada outfits and flaunted bundles of crisp N1000 notes as they danced, with the policeman in the background holding the money and tossing it into the air.

This incident had sparked public outcry, with many fearing that their father’s status might shield them from consequences. However, the police have taken swift action, and investigations are ongoing.

The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action. The involvement of the policeman has been condemned, as it's unethical. We will… pic.twitter.com/5tSLSNAfAh

— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) January 9, 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update.

The newly added words feature popular slang such as “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others.

The OED noted that these words, which are integral to the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the global recognition of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions.

Additionally, some words like “japa” and “jand” have been categorized as both nouns and verbs in the dictionary, showcasing their versatility in usage.