June 29, 2023
Nigeria: How Davido Tried to Make Me Sign Confidentiality Agreement - Singer's Alleged Pregnant Lover
"Joke on you. For $10,000. Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, I will keep it." Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: 'I Don't Want Your Husband,' Davido's Alleged Pregnant Lover Tells Chioma
"I did not know he was married, on God. Go to his page; does it look like he is married. I'm confused". Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Why I Regret My Failed Marriage - Ini Edo
The Nollywood star married Philip Ehiagwina in 2008, but they parted ways in 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangerous Prank - Trinity Guy Remanded in Agodi Prison, Risks 15 Years in Jail
"Abdullahi asked the victim the colour of his penis, recording the scene and posting it on social media." Read more »
Nigeria: Cheating Rumours - Banky W, Adesua Spotted in Church, Keep Mum On Allegations
On Sunday, rumours were rife that Banky W allegedly cheated on Adesua with a former label signee. Read more »
Nigeria: BET Awards 2023 - Burna Boy Wins Best International Act a Fourth Time (Full Winners List)
Davido's performance of "Feel it' and 'Unavailable' from his 'Timeless' album was a highlight of the 2023 BET Awards Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Artificial Intelligence Making Musicians Mentally Lazy - 2Baba
In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, speaks about the pros and cons of… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: KCee's 'Ojapiano' - an Amazing Sub-Genre of Afrobeats?
Will the new Ojapiano inspire other artists to push the frontiers of this great sound? Only time will tell. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Nigeria: How Iyanya Dated Tonto Dikeh, Broke My Heart - Yvonne Nelson
Eight years after their much-publicised breakup, Yvonne Nelson has revealed why her relationship with Iyanya ended in the controversial book released on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Spokesman Calls for Famous Skit Maker's Arrest Over Extreme Pranks
The Ibadan-based prankster, who started his career in 2018 by removing the wigs of random women on the streets, currently shares prank videos that feature him pretending to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Social Media Influencers Charging N5m Per Post - Content Creator, Amareginald
"The influencer marketing industry in Nigeria is quite lucrative, and the earning potential for social media influencers largely depends on their influence and reach". Read more »
June 18, 2023
Africa: The New Grammy Still Fails to Recognise African Music Genres
It is a great disrespect to African and Japanese music to lump together Afrobeats and instrumental Japanese music under World Music. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular TV Drama 'Ripples' Returns After 30 Years
Ripples, the soap opera by Zeb Ejiro, premiered on NTA in 1988, while the last episode aired in 1993. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's 'Tallest' Man, Afeez Agoro, Is Dead
Earlier in May, Agoro solicited N5 million from the public for his chronic hip arthritis treatment, which would see his ball and socket joint replaced. Read more »
Nigeria: Chef Hilda Baci 'Breaks' Another Guinness World Record
"Hilda's record attempt took the world of social media by storm." Read more »
Nigeria: Afrobeats Taking Over Asia, Middle East Music Scene - Report
Data for the Middle East ranks Afrobeats superstars Rema, CKay and Burna Boy as the most streamed musicians in the region. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Nigeria: Guinness World Records - Chef Dammy Finally Completes 120 Hours, Receives Endorsement
Despite the initial resistance she faced when she started her record attempt from those who felt she was challenging Hilda, Chef Dammy has been receiving some endorsements. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Joeboy Offers Free Bus Rides On Major Lagos Routes
The singer, who began his career when Mr Eazi of the record label emPawa Africa discovered him in 2017, said free buses would be available to commute Lagosians from six significant… Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Hilda Baci New Longest Cook-a-Thon Record Holder
"Hilda's cook-a-thon was, in fact, so popular that our website crashed for two days due to the immense volume of traffic we received from her legion of loyal fans." Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: Hilda Baci - Woli Arole, Ekiti Chef, Other Nigerians Embark On Guinness World Record Attempt Spree
It's safe to say that it's a season of record-breaking attempts in Nigeria because, as of 12 June, several vibrant Nigerians are emerging to earn a spot in the hall of fame. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Books Unveils New Title On Cyber Politics, Nigerian Elections
"Over the past two decades, Mr Ibietan has researched deeply in the emergent interface between communication studies and psephology...," Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: 'Battle On Buka Street' to Debut On Prime Video
The comedy film, released on 16 December 2022, tells the story of two half-sisters who had previously had a lifetime of rivalry and set up food businesses on the same street. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Tax Evasion - Iyabo Ojo Tackles Lagos Govt
"Since you guys insist, You can gladly come and close down my business, arrest me, jail me, or kill me for all I care, we all will die one day, and I will never be afraid of what… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Kate Henshaw Finally Unveils Daughter, Gabrielle
Gabrielle, 23, is the product of a marriage between Henshaw and her former husband, Roderick James Nuttal. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: Meet Hawwal Ogungbadero, BSMG, Nigeria's Latest Guinness World Record Holders
While Nigerians await the official confirmation of Hilda Baci's Guinness World Record attempt for the longest Cook-a-thon, 30 of her compatriots have made history. Read more »