Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 11 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 11 billion total streams on Spotify across all credited works, marking a major milestone for Afrobeats on the global music stage. The record-breaking achievement was confirmed on Tuesday by music data analytics platform Chart Africa via a post on X, where it […]
Carter Efe opens up on relationship with Wizkid, says issue lies with singer’s personality
Content creator and streamer Carter Efe has spoken publicly about his relationship with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, revealing that while he holds deep admiration for the singer’s music and artistic influence, he has issues with his personality and perceived lack of reciprocity. Efe made the comments during an interview with BBC Pidgin, where he described Wizkid […]
BBNaija season 11 auditions to hold in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu from May 22
Organisers of the popular reality television show Big Brother Naija have announced that physical auditions for the programme’s eleventh season will commence on May 22 across three major Nigerian cities. The organisers disclosed in a statement shared on Instagram that prospective contestants must complete their registration between May 16 and May 20 to qualify for […]
Nollywood actors not as wealthy as many Nigerians believe —Shine Rosman
Actress Shine Rosman has dismissed the widespread belief that most Nollywood stars are financially comfortable, revealing that many actors in the Nigerian film industry are battling serious financial challenges despite their public fame and glamorous lifestyles. Speaking during a podcast interview hosted by fellow actor Baaj Adebule, Rosman explained that the perception of wealth surrounding […]
Latoya Ekemode opens up on marriage to Orlando Julius, legacy, life after his death
Four years after the death of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Orlando Julius, his wife and longtime creative partner, Latoya Ekemode, has spoken about their marriage, his final moments, and the lingering debate surrounding the origin of Afrobeat. In a revealing interview, Latoya reflected on life since the music icon’s passing, describing his death as peaceful and […]
Davido apologises for missing Lagos show over aviation fuel shortage
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has apologised to his fans after failing to appear at a scheduled performance in Lagos, attributing his absence to difficulties in securing aviation fuel. The development disrupted what was expected to be a major outing for fans who had gathered for the event. The music star had been billed to headline […]
Tiwa Savage credits Don Jazzy for shaping her afrobeats journey
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed that her transition from R&B to Afrobeats after returning to Nigeria in 2012 was a difficult but transformative phase in her music career, crediting Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy for playing a key role in reshaping her sound and creative direction. Speaking during a recent interview on Arise TV, […]
Tiwa Savage awards $2 million scholarships to 18 Nigerians
Eighteen Nigerian creatives have secured over $2 million in scholarships following the conclusion of a music training initiative spearheaded by Tiwa Savage, marking a major boost for emerging talent in the country’s creative industry. The scholarships were awarded at the grand finale of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation’s inaugural programme, an initiative aimed at equipping […]
Davido prays for right time to quit music, proposes therapy centre for retired stars
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked widespread conversation after revealing that he frequently asks God to guide him on the right time to retire from music. The Afrobeats singer also shared his vision of building a support and therapy centre for highly successful public figures struggling with life after fame. […]
Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe welcome triplet boys
Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji and Bimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, have announced the arrival of their triplet boys, sharing the joyful news with fans in a surprise Instagram video captioned “We’ve been keeping a secret.” The revelation set social media abuzz, as the couple confirmed they have welcomed three sons, marking a major […]