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….
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…
The countdown to the Love Island USA Season 8 finale is on, and emotions are running high after the latest public vote narrowed the competition to the Final Four couples, setting the stage for Sunday’s winner-takes-all finale. One of the biggest talking points remains the relationship between Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea. During the emotional…
Davido has kicked off the rollout for his next single, “Gimme Dat Thing,” sharing a humorous teaser featuring comedian Shank Comics and fast-rising Abuja artist NO11 ahead of the release of his upcoming album, ORIADÉ. The 64-second skit, posted across Davido’s social media platforms, sees Shank Comics hilariously demanding to hear the unreleased song before…
Wizkid’s iconic hit “Ojuelegba” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking another milestone for one of the songs widely credited with introducing Afrobeats to a global audience. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the certification on July 10, 2026, more than a decade after the song’s release on Wizkid’s 2014 album Ayo….
May Yul-Edochie has escalated her legal battle over alleged online harassment, filing a ₦1.5 billion lawsuit at the Lagos High Court against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, social media personality Yinka Omolola Theisen and several unidentified online account operators over alleged cyberbullying, defamation and privacy breaches. According to court filings, May alleges she has been…
Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat and fellow content creator RaKai have gone viral after their long-awaited reunion descended into chaos during a livestream, leaving fans questioning whether the drama was real or simply content. The pair reunited for the first time in around nine months at Kai’s content house, where RaKai toured the property, played…
