The second day of Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026 descended into organised chaos as creators and students became caught up in a poolside brawl, a mock manhunt and a dramatic “arrest” that captivated hundreds of thousands of live viewers across Twitch and YouTube. The free five-day content creator bootcamp, designed to help aspiring streamers learn…
Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is celebrating his 36th birthday today, with fans, fellow artists and industry figures paying tribute to one of Africa’s most influential musicians. Since breaking onto the scene with his 2011 debut album Superstar, Wizkid has grown into a global music powerhouse, helping take Afrobeats to audiences…
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has claimed he lost $4 million after allegedly purchasing a stolen property in Lagos, leaving him devastated and appealing for public help. The artist, whose real name is Abiola Akinbiyi, shared the emotional revelation on social media, saying the seller disappeared after receiving payment and that he has since engaged a…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Asaba-based content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over the alleged rape of 20-year-old Favour Agbro, who later died after ingesting a poisonous substance. Police said the arrest followed a petition alleging that the suspect lured the victim to Asaba on June 1, 2026, with…
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…
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…
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….
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff have been crowned the winners of Love Island USA Season 8, taking home the $100,000 grand prize after winning America’s vote in Sunday’s live finale. The fan-favourite couple, affectionately known by viewers as “Brinity,” beat fellow finalists Aniya Harvey & Carl Schmidt, Melanie Moreno & Sincere Rhea, and Kayda Bosse…
