Afrobeats star Asake struggles to touch Black Stone during Mecca pilgrimage
Afrobeats star Asake, real name Ololade Ahmed, was captured in a viral video struggling to get close enough to touch the Black Stone during his pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In the footage, the singer was lifted by surrounding pilgrims in an attempt to reach the sacred relic embedded in the Kaaba, one of Islam’s […]
Cubana Chief Priest admits not backing Tinubu, commits to aligning with the president
Socialite and entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly conceded that failing to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election was a mistake. Speaking during the South East segment of the Cityboy Movement tour in Imo State on Saturday, he declared that he and his associates would no […]
Influencer King Mitchy issues public apology following viral online feud with VeryDarkMan, others
Social media influencer and philanthropist Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has publicly apologised after weeks of online controversy stemming from her clash with social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Mitchy addressed Nigerians directly, admitting that her conduct during the heated online exchanges […]
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe emphasises professional boundaries during intimate scenes
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has underlined the necessity of maintaining clear professional boundaries on film sets, particularly when shooting intimate scenes with female colleagues. In a recent interview with BBC News Igbo, Arukwe explained that he always ensures there is a prior discussion with actresses about their comfort levels before filming such scenes, aiming to […]
Court extends El-Rufai’s ICPC detention until March 19 amid corruption probe
Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) until March 19, 2026, as the agency continues its investigation into alleged corruption. The court’s decision allows ICPC additional time to conclude its probe before deciding whether to formally charge him or […]
Ayra Starr highlights Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as Afrobeats’ “Big 3”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has identified Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as her top three artists in the genre, referring to them as her “solid Big 3” during a recent interview with Hot 97 FM. Ayra Starr praised each of them for their unique contributions: Savage for her pioneering role as a female artist, […]
Five lawmakers defect as APC strengthens majority in House of Representatives
Nigeria’s House of Representatives witnessed another round of political realignments on Wednesday as five lawmakers formally dumped their former opposition parties for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party, a development that further tilts the balance of power in favour of the APC and underscores the growing instability within opposition ranks across […]
Omah Lay opens up on breakup that overshadowed his Grammy experience
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has spoken about an emotional breakup that unfolded while he was attending the Grammy Awards, admitting that the personal turmoil left him mentally absent at one of the most prestigious events in global music. The singer revealed that the relationship, which lasted barely two months, ended during the awards period, at […]
Tiwa Savage launches music foundation to support emerging African artists
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a pioneering initiative aimed at discovering, mentoring, and training emerging African music talents. The foundation was unveiled on March 9, 2026, at The Delborough Lagos, and promises to offer comprehensive support across multiple areas of the music industry. Speaking at the launch, Savage […]
Appeal Court upholds ruling stopping INEC from recognising PDP Ibadan convention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the judgments of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) disputed national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last November. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Uchechukwu […]