South African pop sensation Tyla has emerged winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, once again outshining Nigerian stars Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr in a fiercely competitive field....
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Renowned Nollywood filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, sparked conversation during an intimate movie watch party where he spoke candidly about family, identity and the unconventional background that shaped his life and career. The award-winning director reflected on the strong influence of his late father, legendary theatre icon Ade Love (Adeyemi Afolayan),...
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has announced that she has reconciled with her former husband, Churchill Olakunle, bringing an end to more than a decade of public disputes and strained relations between the former couple. The actress made the disclosure in an emotional message shared on social media, where she...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed is taking Africa by storm! His recent live stream in Benin Republic is making waves, and it’s one for the books. From exploring ancient temples to interacting with locals, Speed’s energy is infectious. Let’s dive into the highlights of his Benin Republic adventure! Check picture...
Nigerian physician, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor has sparked fresh debate online after warning against the growing trend of placing sparklers on birthday cakes, describing the practice as potentially dangerous, especially for children. The warning, which was shared on X (formerly Twitter), quickly gained attention after the...
Chude Jideonwo, director of the widely anticipated documentary ‘Is It Your Money?’, has released the four-part documentary series centered on the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. In the series, Diezani speaks directly to the allegations that have followed her for years, insisting, “I did not steal any...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed marked his 21st birthday in Lagos State, Nigeria, drawing cheers from fans as moments from the celebration lit up social media. The YouTube star was seen soaking in the local culture, posing for photos and enjoying the warm reception that greeted him during his stay....
International Afrobeats star Burna Boy reportedly faced an unexpected hitch on his arrival in Morocco after airport customs officials raised concerns over his expensive gold jewellery. The incident was disclosed by the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, who said the Nigerian singer was briefly...
Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, is set to headline the grand finale of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Fan Zone concert in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the development in a post shared on its official...
Nigeria’s Afrobeats star, Rema, stole the show at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) after beating heavyweights Davido, Amr Diab of Egypt, Burna Boy, South African superstars, DJ Maphorisa and Tyla to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year award. The star-studded ceremony held at...
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, over multiple criminal allegations, including assault, theft and obstruction of police officers. The artiste was brought before the court on Monday to answer a nine-count charge filed...
Afrobeats sensation Asake is set to headline Spotify’s popular ‘African Heat Playlist’ for a special New Year’s Eve takeover, marking the start of 2026 with Africa’s most energetic sounds. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, announced in Lagos that the collaboration will showcase Asake’s hit tracks...
Popular Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, *alongside* social commentator Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has visited the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos. A statement by the Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, Osho Onimisi Joseph, explained that the...
Nollywood has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola, who passed away at the age of 43. The actress was reportedly confirmed dead on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after a medical emergency at her residence in Lagos. Sources disclosed that a...
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown, setting the tone for his much-anticipated beach concert tied to the ongoing AFCON 2025 festivities. The meeting comes ahead of Davido’s rescheduled performance, which forms part of his global 5ive...
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has tendered a public apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following widespread criticism over the title of her new film, A Very Dirty Christmas. The apology came during an emotional Instagram Live session on Monday, where the actress addressed concerns raised...
Nigerian content creator and musician Oderhohwo Efe, better known as Carter Efe, has etched his name into Africa’s digital history after emerging as the continent’s most-followed streamer on Twitch. The entertainer achieved the milestone on the back of a blockbuster livestream featuring global Afrobeats star Davido, which drew a...
Nollywood’s finest gathered at the National Arts Theatre on Sunday night for the 17th Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, and it was a night of celebration, recognition, and cinematic brilliance. “Farmers Bride” emerged as the evening’s standout, clinching Movie of the Year and Director of the Year, cementing its...