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…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been conferred with the traditional title of Atayese of Yorubaland by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, during a ceremony at the royal palace in Iwo, Osun State. The monarch said the honour recognizes VDM’s outspoken advocacy, influence among…
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…
