September 18, 2023
Nigeria: MohBad - Nigerian Radio Station Bans Naira Marley Songs
Splash FM 105.5, a radio station in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has banned the songs of Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: BBNaija All-Stars - Kanayo. O. Kanayo Knocks Housemates Over Failed Quiz
Veteran Nollywood actor turned lawyer, Kanayo. O. Kanayo, has knocked housemates of the ongoing BBNaija All-Stars edition for failing questions asked as part of a task during the… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Rema Wins MTV VMA Award Says, 'Song Is About Events That Led to Finding Love'
Nigerian music star, Rema has clinched an award at the recently held 2023 MTV Video Music Award. He bagged the award due to the remix of his hit song Calm Down which features… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Who Climbed Mast With Ball On Head Breaks Guinness World Records
A Nigerian man, Tonye Solomon, has just set Guinness World Records for climbing 76-mte tall radio mast with football on his head. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad Buried in Ikorodu Amidst Drama
It came as a shock as popular Nigerian singer, Mohbad's life was cut short by death at the age of 27. The fast-rising singer who was a father of on died a few days ago leaving his… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Rema Speaks As 'Calm Down' Hits 1bn Streams On Spotify
Fast rising Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has expressed delight over the feat recorded by his single 'Calm down'. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Musician Seun Kuti Faces Charges Over Alleged Assault on Police Officer
The arraignment of the Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, over alleged assault on a police officer, has been fixed for September 27 before a Yaba Chief Magistrate's Court in Lagos… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: First Northern Professor of Education Launches New Books
The first professor of education in northern Nigeria, Adamu Baikie, yesterday launched his books on education and Sabon-Gari, the multi-ethnic quarters in Kano. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: AFRIMMA 2023 - Davido Leads With Six Nominations
The organisers of the Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards have released the nominees list for this year's edition of the ceremony. On the list, music superstar, Davido, leads the pack… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Doing Drugs,' Naira Marley Campaigns for NDLEA
Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as 'Naira Marley', has urged his fans, fondly referred to as Marlians, and Nigerian youths at large to stop "subtance… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Denrele Edun Hits New Deal
Popular TV presenter, Denrele Edu has just bagged a new endorsement deal. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Wizkid Is My Favourite Nigerian Musician - John Boyega
Nigerian-British actor, John Boyega, has revealed that his favourite artiste from the country is Wizkid. He stated during a recent interview that 'he has always loved Wizkid'. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: 'Don't Get Under Pressure to Marry', Funke Akindele Open Up On Failed Marriage
Multiple-award winning Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has recounted her ordeal over her first failed marriage. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Nigeria: 'Gangs of Lagos' Depiction of 'Eyo' Sacrilegious - Oba of Lagos
Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has described the movie, "Gangs of Lagos", as defamatory and sacrilegious for depicting the 'Eyo' as criminal gangs that commit grotesque murder and… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Troubles Faced Building New Afrika Shrine - Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti, an afrobeat legend and son of the pioneer of the music genre has revealed the hurdle he scaled to continue his father's legacy. According to the legendary saxophonist,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Assault - Why Seun Kuti's Trial Is Stalled
On May 15, a passer-by took a video of iconic afrobeat singer and ace saxophonist, Seun Kuti, slapping a uniformed police officer. The video which has since gone viral got the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: No Degree but I Pay Salaries of 100 People - Davido's Manager
Ace Nigerian talent manager and co-founder of The Plug Entertainment, a management firm, Asa Asika, has revealed that although he does not have a degree, he pays a salary of about… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Cheating Claim - Devil Is a Liar, God in Control - Banky W
Ace Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington fondly known as Banky W has been in the news recently over an allegation of cheating on his wife, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, with a former… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Filmmaker Okpue Wins Best Director in U.S.
Ogo Okpue, a UK-based Nigerian filmmaker, has emerged as best director in a tie with Bryan Keith Montgomery Jnr., at the 2023 American Black Film Festival Award for his film, "A… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Cancelled Shows and Artistes Behaving Badly
On Saturday, a friend's husband turned 60 here in Belgium. He had a beautiful party, surrounded by his friends and his entire family. Well, almost his entire family. She was… Read more »
June 18, 2023
Nigeria: I'ii Continue to Put Nigeria On Culinary Global Map - Hilda Baci
World Guinness Record holder in the longest cooking marathon, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, on Saturday, pledged to continue to work toward putting Nigeria on the… Read more »
Nigeria: A Difficult Father's Day for Me - Davido
Multiple award-winning Nigerian pop star, David Adeleke fondly known as Davido has revealed that this Father's Day is a difficult one for him. In a series of emotion-laden posts… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: Grammy Awards Introduces 'Best African Music Performance' Category
The Grammy Awards, simply known as the Grammys, an award ceremony which is presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet and Greet - Chef Hilda Baci, Event Planner Trade Words Over Breach of Contract
Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, who shot into the spotlight due to her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest cooking is in the news again. However, the Chef has… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Host First Afrobeats Festival
The world's biggest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation, has concluded plans to hold a brand new edition in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time this year. Read more »