With so many juicy and mouth-watering tales this past week, the entertainment industry more than delivered. Guardian Life has taken time to curate top stories that have caught our attention and that of readers.
Wizkid Receives BRIT Billion Award
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Wizkid, has made history by becoming the first African artist to be honoured with the prestigious BRIT Billion Award. This esteemed accolade is bestowed upon artists who have surpassed one billion digital streams in the UK, a remarkable feat in itself. Wizkid’s musical prowess is evident through the numerous platinum and gold certifications his songs and albums have garnered.

Notably, his collaboration with Drake on ‘One Dance’ featuring Kyla has achieved platinum status, along with other hit tracks such as, ‘Energy’ with Skepta and ‘Essence’ with Tems, which has also been certified platinum. Moreover, his exceptional talent shines through in songs like ‘Come Closer’ with Drake and ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with Beyoncé, both of which have received gold certifications. Adding to his list of achievements, Wizkid’s fourth studio album, ‘Made In Lagos’, has also been granted gold certification in the UK.

Stella Damasus Opens Up On Failed Marriage
During a recent conversation with Teju Babyface, Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, shared her experience of a brief eight-month marriage with her best friend. Despite describing themselves as ‘fantastic friends’, their attempt at being a couple did not succeed. Damasus was a choir member, and she revealed that the decision to get married was influenced by the pressure from her church, believing it to be ‘God’s will’ for them to be together.

However, she now acknowledges that giving in to this pressure was a mistake. In spite of the challenges, Damasus and her former husband handled their separation amicably and still maintain a positive relationship. She attributes their decision to part ways to the love and respect they have for each other, leaving the matter open for discussion.

Michelle Yeoh And Jean Todt Tie The Knot
Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt, former CEOs of Ferrari, have finally tied the knot after being engaged for 19 years. The couple celebrated their union in a heartfelt and intimate ceremony held in Geneva on July 27, in the presence of their close friends and family. Their love story began when they first met in Shanghai during Yeoh’s press engagements for Ferrari.

Shortly after, Todt proposed to her, and since then, they have been committed to each other. Grateful for finding their soulmate, they eagerly anticipate spending the rest of their lives together. Although the affair was kept private, the couple joyfully shared their happiness on social media, marking the special day as “Today after 6992 days, on July 27, 2023, in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends.”

Cardi B Throws Mic At Fan
During her performance of the song ‘Up’ at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas on July 29, 2023, Cardi B encountered a disruptive incident, when a fan threw a drink at her. In response, the Grammy-winning rapper swiftly retaliated by tossing her microphone toward the person responsible for the disturbance. The microphone made contact with the fan, leading security to promptly remove them from the concert premises. Cardi B continued her set but was visibly affected by the disruption.

Regrettably, this is not the first time she has faced such incidents during her performances, as she previously experienced a similar occurrence in 2018 when a water bottle was thrown at her during a show in New York City. As of now, Cardi B has not issued any statement or comment regarding the recent Las Vegas incident.