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…
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…
A series of high-profile deaths has drawn tributes from around the world, with prominent figures in politics, royalty and entertainment passing away within days of one another. In the United States, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness linked to heart complications. A longtime senator from South…
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….
Nigeria is celebrating another milestone on the global entertainment stage after actresses of Nigerian descent Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday earned nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, further highlighting the country’s growing influence in international television. Ayo Edebiri received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her acclaimed performance in…
Afrobeats superstar Rema delivered one of the standout performances of this year’s Yardland Festival in Paris after opening his set with a powerful rendition of the Nigerian national anthem before seamlessly transitioning into his hit song “Kelebu.” Headlining the final day of the festival at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, the Nigerian singer surprised thousands of fans…
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has warmed hearts across social media after surprising fellow actress Regina Daniels with a truckload of household appliances for her new home in Abuja. The unexpected gesture included a television, refrigerator, microwave, generator and several other home essentials, all fully paid for by Mercy Johnson. Regina Daniels shared an emotional video…
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has confirmed that her marriage to Bobby Maris has ended, putting weeks of speculation to rest after the couple unfollowed each other on social media and shared cryptic posts online. The actress broke her silence through a series of emotional posts on Instagram, revealing that she had reached her breaking point…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has reignited the long-running “school na scam” debate after arguing that there is “some truth” to the popular phrase, citing his own financial success compared to many of his former lecturers. Speaking in an interview with media personality Joey Akan, the actor, who holds a degree in Philosophy and a diploma…
