Nigeria: Tems, Wizkid, Asake Nominated for 2026 BET Awards

The feat further underscores Nigerian artiste's growing influence on the global stage, as they have built a strong legacy at the BET Awards. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Sets Record As First African Artist to Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams

The milestone came days after the release of Wizkid's collaboration with DJ Tunez. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'll Go to University, Become a Farmer At 40' - Ice Prince

The rapper revealed his retirement plans as he gradually steps away from releasing albums after nearly two decades in music. Read more »

Nigeria: 18 Nigerians Win $2 Million Berklee Scholarships At Tiwa Savage Music Programme

120 emerging Nigerian singers, songwriters, producers, and music professionals were selected from a record 2,100 applicants to participate in the intensive programme. Read more »

Nigeria: 'No One Touched Him Except Me - I Slapped Him Twice, ' - Burna Boy Gives Account of Altercation With DJ Tunez

"Their power is on the internet; mine is in real life." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian DJs Association Bans Members From Playing Burna Boy's Songs Over Altercation With DJ Tunez

The "Last Last" crooner was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with DJ Tunez, which later turned physical. Read more »

Nigeria: Mr Eazi's emPawa Faces $465,612 Legal Bill After Bad Bunny Case Dismissal

The case was thrown out after missed deadlines and legal withdrawals, leaving the underlying copyright claim unresolved. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Announces First UK Festival

The singer will headline the show and personally curate its lineup, promising a celebration of Afrobeats and global music culture. Read more »

Nigeria: Recording Academy Member Explains How Grammy Award Winners Are Chosen

The clarification comes on the heels of the loss of five Nigerian Afrobeats stars in their respective categories at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Read more »

Nigeria: Alaafin's Ex-Wife, Queen Dammy, Threatens to Sue Portable, Gives Him 24 Hours to Withdraw Intimacy Claims

"Queen Dammy and Ashabi Simple want to ruin my life whenever they meet behind my back in their houses. They even contacted my wife, but I put a stop to everything..." Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Would Have Left Nollywood for Music If I Knew Better' - - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

The award-winning actress also spoke candidly about her experience during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, revealing that her children received death threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Grammys 2026 - Tyla Retains Best African Music Performance, Defeats Wizkid, Burna Boy, Others (Full Winners List)

With the latest win, Tyla becomes the first artiste to claim the title twice since the category was created. Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 Grammys - Fela Kuti to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Although Fela did not receive a Grammy Award during his lifetime, the 2026 Grammy honour will be his second recognition by the Recording Academy within six months. Read more »

Nigeria: 'She Raised Us Alone Ever Since Our Father Left' - Omije Ojumi's Daughter Opens Up On Family Struggles

Omije Ojumi will be buried on Thursday Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm Bigger Than Your Papa' - Wizkid Fires Back At Seun Kuti

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the online dispute between Wizkid and Seun began after members of Wizkid FC described the singer as a "modern-day Fela". Read more »

Nigeria: I Feel Safe Because the President Is My Neighbour - Tiwa Savage

The songstress also spoke about her career and motherhood. Read more »

Nigeria: Full List - Rema, Shallipopi, Burna Boy Dominate 9th Afrima Awards

The AFRIMA award ceremony, which brought together top artistes, producers and industry stakeholders from across Africa and the diaspora, was held on Sunday at the Eko Events… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwam 1 Withdraws Suit Challenging Awujale Succession

The Fuji musician filed a notice of discontinuance dated 22 December 2025 to end the suit challenging the Awujale installation process. Read more »

Nigeria: Chocolate City Music Accuses Odumodublvck of Assaulting, Head-Butting It's Staff

"These assaults and threats are well-documented, and this escalating pattern of violence and intimidation cannot continue." Read more »

Nigeria: Olamide, Burna Boy Make Obama's Favourite Songs for 2025

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obama's 2024 playlist featured Nigerian stars Rema and Tems, with Tems' "Love Me, Jeje" and Rema's "Yayo" making the cut. Read more »

Nigeria: Gaise Baba's 'No Turning Back II' Is Nigeria's Most-Watched Music Video of 2025 - YouTube

The music video became a defining soundtrack of the year, amassing over 41 million views within six months of its release on 16 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Crowned Apple Music's Top Nigerian Artiste of 2025 As Asake Leads Songs Chart.

Also listed are BNXN's "Captain", released in 2025, and Burna Boy's "No Sign of Weakness", also released in 2025 and featuring international collaborators. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Is Most Most-Streamed Artiste in Nigeria - Spotify

Davido's "With You" was also named most-streamed song in Nigeria in 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad's Widow Takes Legal Steps to Safeguard Late Singer's Estate

She filed a legal notice at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Relocated to New York - Ayra Starr

The singer also spoke about her music and sound. Read more »