South African Tyla beats Nigerian stars to best African Music Performance at Grammys 2026
South African pop star Tyla has once again claimed the spotlight on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging out Nigeria’s biggest music exports, Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid, in a highly competitive category. The 24-year-old clinched the honour with her viral […]
FG applauds Funke Akindele as ‘Behind the Scenes’ shatters box office records
The Federal Government has lauded Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, after her latest production, ‘Behind the Scenes’, achieved a historic milestone by grossing over ₦2.1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The film now holds the distinction of being the first Nollywood movie to surpass the ₦2 billion mark, reinforcing Akindele’s status as a […]
Simi reveals illness and pregnancy delayed the release of ‘Where You Dey’ featuring Chike
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, widely known as Simi, has revealed that her health struggles and pregnancy were the main reasons the release of her collaboration with Chike, titled ‘Where You Dey’, was postponed. The track, which was initially teased last year, could not meet its intended launch schedule as Simi faced fatigue, nausea, […]
Davido reacts after losing N495 million following Super Eagles’ AFCON Defeat
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken out after losing $348,000 (roughly N495 million) following the Super Eagles’ 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday, January 14. The high-stakes match ended 0–0 after 120 minutes, forcing a dramatic penalty shootout in which Morocco prevailed 4–2. The […]
Popular gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu is dead
Gospel music fans were left in shock as popular singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, famously known as Omije Ojumi, passed away on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital. The announcement was made on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family. The post, signed by Olawale Akinnaanu, described her passing and paid tribute […]
Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has set a new record in African music history after becoming the first artist from the continent to cross 10 billion total streams on Spotify. The milestone, confirmed in January 2026, places the Afrobeats heavyweight at the top of Africa’s most-streamed artists on the global […]
Davido tips Asake, Rema, Omah Lay as next generation afrobeats stars
Afrobeats superstar Davido has identified Asake, Rema and Omah Lay as the male artistes he believes are best positioned to become the next generation of stars in Nigerian music. The award-winning singer made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on a Twitch livestream hosted by comedian and content creator Carter Efe. Clips from the […]
Tonto Dikeh opens up on 27-year battle with addiction, personal struggles
Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has publicly shared her journey of overcoming decades-long personal struggles with smoking, alcohol, masturbation, and uncontrolled anger during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church in Abuja. Speaking during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service, led by Pastor Jerry Eze, Dikeh described her testimony as […]
Wizkid’s Son, Champz, sets record as youngest Nigerian artist to reach one million Spotify listeners
Boluwatife Balogun, professionally known as Champz, has etched his name in Nigerian music history by becoming the youngest artist to surpass one million monthly listeners on Spotify. At just 14 years old, the son of global music icon Wizkid has achieved this remarkable milestone shortly after launching his debut EP, ‘Champion’s Arrival’, which has been […]
Davido secures Grammy nomination, enters global partnership with Stake
Music superstar Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, continues to strengthen his global profile with a new Grammy nomination and a strategic partnership with digital entertainment platform Stake. The developments signal both artistic recognition and the expansion of his brand into the entertainment technology sector. The Recording Academy recently announced nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy […]