The Headies gospel controversy has taken a new turn after organisers of Nigeria’s biggest music awards rejected claims that gospel and inspirational artistes are deliberately kept out of the show’s major categories. The response came after Afrogospel singer Gaise Baba questioned the treatment of faith-based music in an open letter. He argued that gospel artistes…
The latest Nigerian Afrobeats streaming numbers are showing something more interesting than a simple ranking of who has the most streams: different platforms are telling different stories about Nigeria’s biggest music stars. Burna Boy leads the latest Spotify comparison, with nine songs reportedly crossing 300 million streams across all credits. Tems follows with five, while…
Joshua Alekewumu, popularly known as Tram, is facing another major test in BBNaija Season 11 as the reality star joins 14 other housemates on the Week 6 eviction list. The latest BBNaija Week 6 eviction has created an unusually crowded danger zone, with 15 housemates now depending on viewers’ votes to remain in the Show…
The Burna Boy Spotify record is gaining attention as he is leading a widely shared ranking of Nigerian Afrobeats artists with 100 million streams, with 23 songs reportedly crossing the milestone across all credits. The list places Wizkid second with 18 songs, followed by Tems with 13, Asake with 11 and Omah Lay with 10….
Popular Anambra comedian and media personality Isaac Nwosu, better known as Aiza Nwosu, has been shot dead in Awka, alongside another man in separate attacks that have raised fresh concerns about security in the Anambra capital. The killings happened on Sunday, August 30, with police now hunting the suspects. What Happened to Aiza Nwosu? According…
Richard Gere is marking his 77th birthday with fans looking back at a career that made him one of Hollywood’s most recognisable leading men. Born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Gere rose from stage and supporting film roles to become a global star through movies including American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty…
A 14-Housemate Eviction Battle The BBNaija Season 11 house has entered one of its most unpredictable weeks yet, with 14 housemates facing eviction after a dramatic nomination process. Ricky, Temi Nkem, Goddessa, Bells, Yusuf, Barry, Nomy, Gerard, Araga, Oyin, Keivo, Tram, Bluethopia and Sultex are now depending on viewers to keep their places in the…
Popular Nigerian dancer and hypeman Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is facing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom after being charged with five sexual offences. The case has attracted widespread attention in Nigeria, but several details circulating online have not been confirmed by the court. Here is what is currently known…
Siraheem Okoya has announced his decision to step away from the music industry, just months after releasing his debut project. The 23-year-old singer, whose real name is Raheem Okoya, said his growing responsibilities outside music have made it difficult to give the industry the time and dedication it requires. The announcement has surprised fans because…
The BBNaija Cassi eviction has reduced the number of contestants in the Season 11 house, with the entrepreneur and actor becoming the fourth housemate to leave through a public vote. Cassi, whose real name is Ezenwoke Nwosu, was evicted during Sunday night’s live show after receiving 5.27 per cent of the votes. He had spent…
