What started as a dispute between Shallipopi and his former music executive is quickly becoming a much bigger conversation about how Nigerian artists are paid, who controls their music and what happens when a record deal falls apart. Shallipopi has accused Dapper Music boss Damilola Akinwunmi of withholding royalty income from 46 songs, including earnings…
Marvel has given fans another reason to start counting down to Avengers: Doomsday, and this time, it is not another mysterious trailer shot or a cryptic poster. New images from the film are putting some of the biggest names from the original X-Men movies back in the spotlight, including Ian McKellen as Magneto and James…
The Grammys may already be having second thoughts about one of its newest awards. Just weeks after BTS announced that they would not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is reviewing its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category following criticism from artists and music industry executives across…
The worsening relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is beginning to affect something that has historically brought the two countries closer: entertainment. South African pop star Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after days of intense backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Germany booked their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a nervy 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire. Saturday evening’s game against the African side was a tough one for the Germans as they behind to a Franck Kessie goal in the 30th minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic restored…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin Football and entertainment fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what could become one of the most-watched live performances in history after FIFA confirmed plans for the first-ever halftime show during a FIFA World Cup final. The groundbreaking event is scheduled to take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on…
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, June 8, causing widespread destruction across Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. Authorities say the disaster has killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds more, and left tens of thousands displaced, with search and rescue operations still ongoing as of…
