Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has taken another symbolic step in her post-divorce journey by covering the “Idibia” tattoo on her shoulder with a butterfly, months after her separation from music icon 2Baba (Innocent Idibia). The new tattoo, revealed in recent photos shared on social media, has been widely interpreted by fans as a sign of…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML has officially announced his new single, “CLAAT!”, set for release on August 7, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The singer teased the track with a black-and-white visual on social media, captioned simply, “CLAAT! 08/07,” sending fans into a frenzy. The release will serve as the…
The battle for the top of Apple Music Nigeria is heating up once again, with Asake reclaiming the No. 1 spot while Burna Boy continues an impressive resurgence on the charts. Asake’s hit single “Forgiveness” has returned to No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, extending its remarkable chart run. The track,…
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…
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….
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has once again dominated social media after embracing the nickname “Olodo Billionaire” during a candid appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, turning criticism into a bold statement of confidence. The debate began after rapper YCee, speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, lamented what he described as an “olodo uprising” in the entertainment…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has explained why he turned one of football’s biggest global events into a platform for activism, saying he could not stay silent while dozens of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers remain in captivity in Nigeria. During his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles…
Afrobeats fans have plenty to look forward to as three of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr, Davido and Wizkid, prepare for a packed month of major releases and international performances. Leading the excitement is Mavin Records sensation Ayra Starr, who has confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released next…
British singer Jorja Smith and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid have reunited for their highly anticipated new collaboration, Alive, a soulful love anthem that has quickly become one of the biggest music releases of the week. The song, released on July 2, serves as the latest single from Smith’s upcoming third studio album, What Are The…
