February 04
Africa: All The Grammys Winners
The 66th 2024 Grammys is ongoing today, February 4th, 2024. SZA has the most nominations with a total of nine, followed by Phoebe Bridgers, recording engineer Serban Ghenea, and… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Davido Misses Out On Grammy Award Despite Three Nominations
Davido was nominated in three categories: Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance but lost all three on Sunday night at 66th… Read more »
Africa: South African Star Tyla's Grammy Win Sets Tone Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final Showdown
To some critics, this is a forestaste of what Nigerians should expect on Wednesday, gloating that South Africa are already in an early lead ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Miss Commonwealth Wanted Over Alleged Illicit Drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she… Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Burna Boy Performing At Grammys Is Like Being Knighted, Says Grammys Scribe, Bartee
Next Sunday, February 4, 2024, Nigerian superstar singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy will mount the stage alongside five others, namely; Olivia Rodrigo, Billy Eilish, Dua Lipa,… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: 'I Could Have Died but Was Saved,' Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour
Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Tems Become Nigerian Artists With Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy is joint with colleague Tems for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries for Nigerian artistes. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Breach of Contract - Court Dismisses Davido's Preliminary Objection
A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objection by Nigerian-American singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and his company,… Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me - Tiwa Savage Writes Police
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life. Read more »
Nigeria: Chocolate City Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop With Star-Studded Cypher
In a tribute to the golden anniversary of Hip-hop, Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, proudly announces the release of the Chocolate City… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Cuppy's Hit Single 'Jollof on the Jet' Re-Emerges as a Tiktok Sensation
Cuppy is in the news again! Her 2020 hit single "Jollof on the Jet" which serves as one of the breakout tracks from her Original Copy album has re-emerged as a TikTok trending… Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Khale Releases New Song 'Calabash' After a Year-Long Break
After taking a break from music in 2023, Patrick Okhale Emmanuel, who is better known by his stage name, Khale, has made a comeback with a new hit titled "Calabash". Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Onitsha Ijele Festival - Sustain Cultural Heritage, Nwoye Urges Citizens
The Senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Dr Tony Okechukwu Nwoye has urged the constituents to imbibe the cultural heritage to safeguard, promote and protect the… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Moment Davido, Chioma Stepped Out With Two Baby Strollers
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a heartwarming video of himself and his lover, Chioma taking a walk with two baby strollers. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 'It Was Rigged,' Charles Okocha Seeks Rematch After Losing Boxing Fight to Portable
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha has described his recent boxing bout with Nigerian street-pop singer, Portable as rigged, calling for a rematch. Read more »
Nigeria: Will Nigerians Again Win International Literary Prizes?
The last time any Nigerian won an international prize for short stories was 2019. That writer was Lesley Nneka Arimah who won the Caine Prize for her story, "Skinned". Her story… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Four Romantic Movies That Excited Chioma Nwaoha in 2023
Beautiful actress Chioma Nwaoha Blessing, who's popularly known as Spanky Diva got busier this year than ever, jumping from one movie set to another and receiving accolades. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do - Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rihanna Rates Davido's 'Unavailable' As Her Song of the Year
Super talented Barbadian-American singer, Rihanna has rated Davido's hit song "Unavailable" as her song of the year. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Artist, Reality TV Star Laycon Shines Bright With Acts of Generosity Across Lagos
Popular Nigerian artiste Laycon has exemplified the true meaning of generosity by giving back to Nigerians across Lagos in his latest music video that displays the artist's… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Nigeria: Mr. Ibu's Two Legs Not Amputated - Family
The family of comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has reacted to misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu's health, revealing that the actor has not undergone amputation on both legs. Read more »
Nigeria: China, Nigeria Can Leverage Fashion Show to Boost Textile Industry, GDP - Envoy
Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy has urged China and Nigeria to exploit the untapped potential of fashion shows to boost textile industry and increase Gross… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Oba of Benin Palace Bans Burial Rites As Igue Festival Begins
The palace of the Oba of Benin on Wednesday said burial rites in the kingdom would not be permitted during the annual Igue festival, which begins next Tuesday with Ugierhoba… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Popular Poet Olanrewaju Adepoju Is Dead
Veteran poet, music producer, and Yoruba culture promoter, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, is dead. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: Being Nigerian Is Tough - Tems
Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems says being a Nigerian is "tough". Read more »