December 17, 2023
Nigeria: Why We've Not Flown Mr Ibu Abroad - Family
'We've not flown our daddy abroad because the doctors have tagged him 'Not Fit to Fly'. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Nigeria: Mr Ibu Undergoes Another Leg Surgery
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, told reporters that the actor now struggles to speak. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: New Yoruba Drama Series, 'Kadara' Debuts On African Magic
Scheduled to commence streaming on 13 December 2023, on Africa Magic Yoruba, the series explores the societal pressures faced by young people, particularly young men, to achieve… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Others Shortlisted for 26th MOBO Awards
The nominees were announced on Thursday, 14 December. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley Demands Apology From Iyabo Ojo, Threatens to Sue for N500 Million
Iyabo Ojo has since Mohbad's death been championing the advocacy for justice for Mohbad. She had earlier accused Naria Marley of having a hand in the death of Mohbad. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Davido Tops List of Most Followed Nigerians On Social Media in 2023
A recent survey has unveiled the most followed Nigerians across major social media platforms, and the results are nothing short of spectacular Read more »
Nigeria: Portable Hospitalised After Return From UK Tour
This was announced on the singer's Instagram page on Wednesday, just a day after he returned from a UK tour. Read more »
December 12, 2023
South Africa: Self-Taught Guitarist, Singer Zahara Dies After Infection
She died from a liver infection, on Monday Night, in Johannesburg Hospital at the age of 36. Read more »
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Marks 10 Years On Stage With Two New Songs
'Kizz Daniel on November 30th, 2023 promised his fans two new songs to celebrate a decade in the music industry.' Read more »
Nigeria: How God Engineered My Collaboration With Ed Sheeran - Fireboy DML
Fireboy expressed surprise at its global impact, revealing that the song, created in a mere 45 minutes, initially didn't resonate with him. Read more »
Nigeria: Funke Akindele Dedicates 'A Tribe Called Judah' to Late Mother, As Movie Hits Cinemas Weekend
The movie premiere had in attendance celebrities from various sectors of the entertainment industry. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Moyo Lawal, Mohbad, Asake, Others Top Google 2023 Searches in Nigeria
In Nigeria, this year's results show a heightened interest in lifestyle, local politics, and notable personalities such as Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi and Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka… Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid to Gift N100m to Children At Christmas in Honour of Late Mother
''Wizkid announced on his Instagram story that the gifting will commence in Surulere, Lagos State.'' Read more »
December 10, 2023
Nigeria: Creating 2024 Afcon Anthem, a Dream Come True - Yemi Alade
The 34-year-old collaborated with some of the continent's eminent musical talents, including the iconic Ivorian group Magic System and Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan, to create… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Nigeria: Fake Death - Oladips Apologises, Takes Full Responsibility
He said the announcement was not a publicity stunt to promote the newly released album, as many had alleged. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Fake Death Saga - Oladips Returns Home, to Address Public Concerns
"Oladips via his Instagram story announced his return to his residence, pledging to address and clarify the accusations surrounding the fabrication of his death." Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Burna Boy Becomes Most-Streamed Artist in Sub-Saharan Africa On YouTube
According to data shared on X (formerly Twitter) by The Top Charts on Monday, Burna Boy's songs have amassed an impressive 2.52 billion streams. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - Reburial Saga, Family Feud, Toxicology Results, Other Recent Updates
Mohbad's family seems to be in an unending squabble over his reburial, while other forms of controversy and strings of startling revelations continue to trail the artiste's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Music Company Chocolate City in Trouble, May Lose 60% Shares
Chocolate City's trouble is a fallout of a recent judgement of a High Court in London. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt to Participate in 2023 Calabar Carnival
Cross River suspended the Calabar Carnival in 2021 because of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: FIRS Gives Foreign Shipping Firms Lifting Crude Oil 31 Dec Deadline to Regularise Tax Books
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji says foreign shipping companies lifting crude oil from Nigeria must comply with the country's tax laws Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: Movie Review - Magenta Coal: Promising Series Crashlands At Tail End
In the quest to present an unravelable mystery, the plot twists into a knot so tight it is hard to follow. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - Police Release Naira Marley, Sam Larry
Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad). Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: 'Please Send Me Financial Support', Hanks Anuku Pleads
Hanks Anuku has recently been making headlines for concerns about his mental health and is often seen disheveled and wandering the streets. Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Holder Jaan Roose Walks On Rope in Lagos
Suspended on a rope, he navigates train tracks and bridges, turning Lagos State into his own awe-inspiring playground. Read more »