Toyin Adewale recalls emotional moment watching Davido launch Mayorkun’s music career
Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale has opened up about the emotional moment she witnessed her son, Afrobeats star Mayorkun, begin his journey to stardom under the mentorship of music superstar Davido, revealing that she broke down in tears after seeing the singer and his team support her son’s dream. Speaking during an interview with actress […]
BBNaija: Victory, Gigi Jasmine clash as housemates reignite old feuds ahead of season 11
The BBNaija Season 10 reunion episode in Lagos has reignited intense tensions among former housemates, with emotional confrontations, conflicting narratives, and unresolved disputes dominating discussions as attention shifts toward the upcoming Season 11 of the reality show. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the reunion brought back familiar rivalries and post-show relationships that continued to generate controversy […]
Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo dies at 80
Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre scholar, Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. News of his passing was confirmed by fellow actor Kunle Afod, who announced the development on Instagram. Oyewo was widely regarded as one of the country’s most accomplished actors, earning recognition for his memorable performances on stage and screen, as […]
Rema, Lisa, Anitta debut ‘Goals’ at FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in LA
Afrobeats sensation Rema joined global music stars Lisa of Blackpink and Brazilian singer Anitta to deliver the live debut of their collaborative single, ‘Goals’, at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States. The collaboration marks one of the tournament’s biggest entertainment […]
Davido leverages FIFA World Cup stage to highlight abducted Oyo schoolchildren
Nigerian music star Davido has drawn international attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State after appearing at the FIFA World Cup in a customised jacket bearing their names and an appeal for their release. The singer’s gesture, displayed before a global audience, has sparked widespread reactions and renewed conversations about […]
Nkem Owoh reveals he became actor by accident
Veteran Nigerian comic actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has disclosed that his journey into acting was unplanned, explaining that he originally worked behind the scenes as a scriptwriter before an unexpected transition in the 1980s pushed him into on-screen performance. Speaking on the Selah Meditate podcast, Owoh said his move into acting was […]
Davido plans to reclaim music masters before retirement
Davido has disclosed plans to regain full ownership of his music catalogue before stepping away from active recording, stressing that controlling his masters is central to his long-term legacy and family future. The award-winning singer said the move would allow him to pass on the value of his work to his children long after his […]
Rema joins LISA and Anitta on FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem ‘Goals’
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has teamed up with South Korean music star LISA and Brazilian pop singer Anitta for ‘Goals’, the newly released anthem from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. The song was released globally on Thursday across major streaming platforms through Def Jam Recordings and SALXCO UAM, accompanied by an official music […]
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 […]