In 2024, several Nigerian celebrities found themselves embroiled in scandals, particularly as blackmailers threatened to release compromising tapes unless their demands were met. These incidents have garnered significant attention in the Nigerian entertainment news landscape.

The leak of sensitive materials featuring Baltasar Engonga sparked widespread outrage, leading to calls for legal action against him due to potential public health risks, including the transmission of STIs. Engonga, who was already under investigation for corruption, now faces suspension as the government initiated inquiries into both the leaked tapes and the corruption allegations.

In early December, Nigerian pop- culture content creator Kuye Adegoke, also known as Egungun of Lagos, found himself in a scandal after a private sex tape surfaced online. The footage, which captured him briefly exposing himself during a video call, went viral across social media platforms. The situation escalated when his wife, Pashotah, came to his defense, revealing that the leak resulted from an attempted blackmail after Adegoke inadvertently posted the video on Snapchat. Despite facing accusations of infidelity, Adegoke continued with his usual activities, igniting discussions and debates online.