Nigerian content creator Carter Efe became emotional during a livestream after revealing he was unable to attend Kai Cenat’s Streamer University in the United States because his visa was not approved in time. Carter had been selected to participate in the invite-only program, making him one of the first African creators chosen for the high-profile…
National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has sparked widespread debate after saying his life experience and practical knowledge have made him “more knowledgeable than many graduates,” despite having little formal education. Speaking at the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke in…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that maintaining his lifestyle as one of Africa’s biggest music stars costs him between $200,000 and $300,000 every month, and that figure does not include expenses for his wife, children, luxury cars, jewelry or household. He made the disclosure during a recent livestream with content creator Davrel. According to the…
Music executive and singer Akon has reflected on one of the biggest “what if” moments of his career, revealing that he passed on the opportunity to sign Drake before instead working with Wizkid through a partnership with Banky W. The comments came during a recent interview, where Akon revisited the early days of both global…
Controversial disc jockey and TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after being arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, over alleged threats against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The Lagos State Government charged DJ Chicken on a three-count charge bordering on…
A coalition of 12 U.S. states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would create an unlawful media monopoly and significantly reduce competition across the entertainment industry. The lawsuit contends that the merger would combine…
Award-winning Nigerian author and filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue has revealed that Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka quietly paid the outstanding balance on his knee surgery bill, a gesture that has drawn widespread praise following Soyinka’s 92nd birthday. In a post shared on X, Nwelue explained that his surgery cost about ₦39 million, but he still owed…
Jay-Z’s final Yankee Stadium anniversary concert became one of the biggest talking points in hip-hop after Pharrell Williams delivered a fiery speech that sent fans into a frenzy, while Rihanna and Beyoncé shared the stage for the first time in around a decade during the star-studded finale. Joining Pusha T on stage, Pharrell referenced Jay-Z’s…
President Bola Tinubu has led a wave of tributes to Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as the renowned playwright, poet and activist celebrates his 92nd birthday. In a personally signed statement, Tinubu described Soyinka as a “global icon” and “one of our nation’s living repositories of history, knowledge and courage,” praising his lifelong contributions to…
Nigerian music stars Fola and Ayra Starr have reached another career milestone after appearing on the iconic Times Square digital billboard in New York following the release of their collaborative single, “Treat U Right.” The billboard appearance celebrates the growing success of the Afrobeats collaboration, which was released on July 2 under Dangbana Republik Records/EMPIRE….
