Taylor Swift is back — and this time, she’s dancing her way into history books. With the release of her twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, the 35-year-old megastar has shattered streaming records across major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Described by Swift herself...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka is a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of many parts, whose works have permanently put Nigeria on the global stage in terms of the creative industry and...
Supporters of Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, have been honoring him with heartfelt messages as he celebrates his 50th birthday. Devoted fans of the _“African Queen”_ star took to social media on Wednesday, sharing his pictures and warm congratulations, praising him as a cornerstone of...
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the life, music, and revolutionary spirit of Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to open in Lagos on October 12, promising to immerse visitors in the enduring legacy of the late pioneer. Titled “ _Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,”_ the 10-week cultural program, running through December...
Africa’s music industry is buzzing with anticipation as fans and artistes gear up for the opening of the online voting portal for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The International Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has announced that public voting will officially...
In a dramatic turn of events, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10, dubbed ‘Ten Over Ten,’ saw three housemates—Big Soso, Ivatar, and Doris—sent packing during Sunday’s live eviction show, marking the season’s first triple exit. The evictions, driven by the lowest public vote counts, reduced the number of contestants...
Multichoice Nigeria, organisers of the ongoing Big Brother (BBNaija) Reality TV show, on Friday evening announced a temporary transmission break due to a power challenge. Multichoice, in a public notice via its Instagram handle, assured viewers that the housemates were safe and that technical experts were already working to...
Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage has launched her highly anticipated fourth studio album, _This One Is Personal_, marking her first full-length release in five years. The 15-track project, released on Friday across digital music platforms, delves into themes of love, loss, resilience, and self-reflection, wrapped in captivating melodies. The...
Spotify has unveiled its ‘Global Afrobeats Playlist,’ spotlighting the genre’s meteoric rise as a cultural juggernaut, the streaming platform announced in a statement on Thursday. Afrobeats, born in Nigeria, has transcended clubs to dominate global charts, fashion, and dance, driven by passionate listeners worldwide. The platform reported staggering growth...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) revealed its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, spotlighting Nigerian stars: Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr and Shallipopi, alongside Morocco’s El Grande Toto, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Ghana’s Moliy, Senegal’s Mia Guissé, Tanzania’s Jux, among others. AFRIMA’s PR and Media Relations...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – A riveting thriller, _Butterfly_, which follows a man’s serene retreat in South Korea shattered by a cunning assassin and her shadowy organization, has claimed the number one spot on Nigeria’s Prime Video chart. In second place, _Sin: Blackout_, a compelling crime drama, captivates audiences...
TikTok on Monday unveiled its TikTok for Artistes platform in Nigeria, following its global launch earlier this year. Head of Music Partnerships for the UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa at TikTok, Toyin Mustapha, stated, “TikTok has long been a vibrant hub for music discovery and promotion across Africa.” He...
Kenyan-Nigerian comedy-drama 1 Woman 1 Bra is poised to make its global debut at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6, 2025, at Venice Lido, Italy. Producer Josh Olaoluwa shared the milestone on his verified Instagram account (@josh_olaolu), stating, “It’s official! We’re thrilled...
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the leading organization for professional actors in Nigeria’s film industry, widely known as Nollywood, has formed the AGN Asset Retrieval Committee. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr. Emeka Rollas, the National President of AGN, introduced the three-member committee...
Oluwakayikunmi Ajibade, popularly known as Kayikunmi, a recently evicted housemate from Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10, has shared how his relationship with fellow housemate Isabella shaped his experience in the house. In an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the 25-year-old from Ekiti...
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke has ignited a heated discussion by stating that single mothers are not equipped to raise boys into “proper men” without the guidance of a male figure. In a candid interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, Iyke emphasized the importance of a male presence...
Iconic American R&B and funk group Shalamar is poised to captivate Abuja’s music enthusiasts with a spectacular concert on October 4, celebrating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day weekend. The event, set to take place at the International Conference Centre, promises an unforgettable evening filled with timeless hits, according to the...
It was a dazzling evening of elegance, warmth, and celebration as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hosted its 2025 Patron’s Dinner with the International Jury in Lagos, Nigeria. The gathering brought together policymakers, stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy, music executives, artists, media representatives, and AFRIMA’s international jurors from...
Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, widely recognized as ‘Chief Kanran,’ has passed away, as announced by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on Instagram. According to Oloketuyi, the actor died on Friday morning. Renowned for portraying affluent characters, Chief Kanran began his professional acting career in 1975. He took on the role...
DOSF-UK, a prominent theatre company, is set to premiere ‘Kashimawo,’ a historical drama celebrating Nigerian history, for European and diaspora audiences. Director of DOSF-UK, Chantal Edgar, announced in a Wednesday statement from Lagos that the play draws inspiration from the life of the late Nigerian businessman and politician Moshood...