Spotify, an online musical streaming platform has announced Nigerian artiste, Adelabu Alexander, popularly known as “Magixx” as its “Fresh Finds Africa artiste” for August. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for sub-Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Friday. Okumu said that Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist existed to serve as a launching point … Read more
Tonto Dikeh, veteran Nigerian actress has disclosed that she would not be returning to Nollywood after the governorship election in Rivers State. The actress, who was announced as the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, made this disclosure during an interview with BBC News Pidgin. She added that even … Read more
Organisers of the All Africa Music Award (AFRIMA) said their upcoming award event would aim at promoting the strength of Africa, to tell a positive story of the continent. The organisers disclosed this during the 8th Edition of AFRIMA’s Adjudication Process and Patrons’ Dinner in Lagos. Mr Mike Dada, President and Executive Producer, AFRIMA, said … Read more
Eloswag, one of the level 1 housemates in the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Naija, season 7, has won the head of house challenge for week four. Biggie, the coordinator of the show, announced the winner of the challenge after the completion of the task on Monday. He declared Eloswag the head of house … Read more
Chizzy, Daniella, Kess, Modella, Pharmsavi, Amaka and Groovy are the housemates up for possible eviction in the ongoing Big Brother Naija, “Level Up” edition. The housemates were nominated for eviction on Monday by Eloswag, the new head of house for week four. Eloswag, who gave reasons for his nominations, said he picked Chizzy because of … Read more
Toyin Lawani, Nigerian Entrepreneur sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of #WithChude and founder of Joy, Inc. to share about the loss of her pregnancy, her family and her previous relationship. “I can’t say I feel relieved but I felt a weight left because I was very worried that my child was still very young. Having … Read more
The promoter of the Tanzanian show in which the Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel failed to perform at has shared his own version of what transpired. Kizz Daniel was arrested by the Tanzanian police yesterday after he failed to perform on a show on Sunday, August 7, after being paid. In an interview with Daddy Freeze, … Read more
Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel has been released from the Tanzanian Police custody. He was arrested earlier today August 8, after he failed to perform on a show he was paid for. The Nigerians In Diaspora Commission NIDCOM gave the update in Twitter this evening. ”UPDATE: Kizz Daniel @KizzDaniel has been released. His legal team will however report back … Read more
Tanzanian fans trash stage and angrily leave concert after Kizz Daniel didn Kizz Daniel’s fans went home disappointed when the singer didn’t show up for his concert in Tanzania. A video shared online shows concertgoers throwing objects on the empty stage after waiting hours for the Buga singer. Many are seen walking out, while angrily … Read more
Beauty Tukura, one of the Level 2 housemates of the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Naija, season 7, was on Sunday disqualified from the show. This was following Beauty’s mishaviour of breaking the house rules after the Saturday night party, when she got drunk. Biggie, the coordinator of the show, said the decision was … Read more
Only two days till the closing of the entry submission portal for the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2022. Entry submission deadline remains Friday, August 5, 2022. If you are an entertainer, or you are acting on behalf of one, don’t lose out on a chance to #WINITALL by submitting your song/video. Submit here: https://afrima.org/AFRIMA-2022-ENTRY-SUBMISSIONS/ … Read more
An ex-BBNaija housemate and creative personality, Elozonam Ogbulu, is set to have exclusive conversations with evicted BBNaija Level Up housemates on the first-ever BBNaija eviction vodcast. A statement from Info Digital Africa (ID Africa), PR consultant to the ongoing BBNaija reality TV show, said that the eviction vodcast was an up close and personal conversation … Read more
In line with its mandate to develop the African creative ecosystem, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), met with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as stakeholders from its creative industry, recently, in the capital city of Kinshasa, to discuss possible ways to protect the globally-renowned heritage of Congolese Rumba. … Read more
Eloswag, one of the “Level 1” housemates of the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has emerged the head of house for the first week. This was announced by Biggie, the coordinator of the show upon the completion of the head of house task on Monday. Eloswag was officially crowned and given the … Read more
The television reality show, Big Brother Naija Season 7, began on Saturday with a double launch weekend, as 12 housemates were introduced. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the show, revealed the slogan of this year’s edition of the show as “Level Up”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the housemates include: Khalid, Ilebaye, … Read more
Nigerian music star, Tems has been credited as a songwriter on Beyonce’s upcoming album. Beyoncé finally revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album, “Renaissance,” just over a week ahead of its release. Due to drop on July 29, the singer’s seventh studio album includes 16 tracks, with the newly released club banger “Break My Soul” … Read more
‘Last Last’ a hit song by Grammy Award winning Nigeria, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Top 100. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that since the song’s release in May, it has enjoyed massive domestic and international success. The song samples the hit track of Toni … Read more
Kizz Daniel’s 2022 hit song ‘Buga’ with Tekno is the most googled song in Nigeria. Since its release, ‘Buga’ has broken several records. The dance challenges on Tiktok and Instagram helped people enjoy the little more than three-minute song better, which has increased its popularity. The song has caught the attention of both young and … Read more
Former President of Ghana John Mahama has penned down a birthday message to his 15-year-old mother after a video of her twerking online went viral. The video which went viral online, had caused an uproar on social media. 15-year-old Farida who wore a black top and shorts in the video, was heard saying that she’s … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has described the proponents of “no sex before marriage” as wicked. Anunobi, in a video she posted on her Instagram page on Monday, said those preaching against premarital sex are “completely out of their minds.” The actress also asked how intending couples will know if their partners are … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh is dead. The actress died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday, a source who pleaded anonymity said on Monday morning. It was learnt that Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and her family when she suddenly collapsed. She was rushed … Read more
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, the globally recognized Nigerian Afrobeat singer and Grammy award-winning artiste, professionally known as Wizkid, is celebrating his birthday today. The singer turned 32 today 16th July and fans have taken to social media platforms to celebrate the legendary singer. Wizkid who made his debut in the Nigerian music industry in 2011 is still … Read more
Popular Nigerian artiste, Tiwa Savage has been awarded an honourary doctorate degree by a university in the United Kingdom. In a video shared on the University of Kent’s social media, the singer congratulated the fresh graduates, urging them to do their best. “I’m super proud and I want you to go out there, have fun … Read more
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has announced emerging Nigerian artiste, Ladé, as its “Fresh Finds Africa” artiste for the month of July. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of music for sub-Saharan Africa disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. “Ladé is the latest Fresh Finds Africa artiste for July. “The singer headlined the Fresh Finds Africa … Read more
Nigerian Grammy award-winning artiste Burna Boy is making history as his new album, ‘Love, Damini’ becomes the highest charting African album on US iTunes with a peak of #2 in less than 2 hours. The album is the superstar’s 6th studio album following its release in the early hours of Friday, 8 July. The singer whose … Read more
The International Committee of the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reminded all artistes, music professionals and other relevant stakeholders within Africa and across the diaspora to submit their entries for the 2022 AFRIMA edition, before the portal closes on August 5, 2022. AFRIMA Juror, representing Diaspora Northern America, Hadja Kobele Keita, said in a … Read more
Nigerian Singer, Simi A global streaming platform, Spotify, says Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi Ogunleye, popularly known as “Simi”, has been selected as Spotify EQUAL Africa music programme ambassador for July. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. This announcement followed the release of … Read more
As preparations are in top gear for the 80th birthday celebration of legendary Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, some Nollywood actors have started to pour encomiums on him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the veteran actor will turn 80 on July 11. The actors, on Monday, took to their instagram pages to celebrate … Read more
Disgraced RnB singer, R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch at the federal detention facility in Brooklyn after he was sentenced to 30 years in prison on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. His lawyers who disclosed that the singer will be suing the federal prison housing him, insisted that there is no reason for … Read more
Actor Samuel Jemitalo advises men on marriage following the divorce between Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz. Fast rising Nollywood actor, Samuel Jemitalo has advised Nigerian men against marrying women that have already made it in life, saying it could cause disrespect to them. The renowned actor stated this in his Instagram page, while reacting to … Read more