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…
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’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to channel part of their wealth into charitable causes by establishing a foundation to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Food Bank Program in Lokoja, Kogi State, the First Lady said wealthy…
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to make an emergency landing after a cabin window was dislodged shortly after take-off, leaving a 61-year-old passenger partially pulled out of the aircraft during a sudden loss of cabin pressure. According to eyewitnesses and aviation officials, the incident occurred when a loud bang…
Spain is battling one of the deadliest wildfires in its modern history after a fast-moving blaze swept through the southern region of Andalusia, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 others missing as firefighters race to bring the inferno under control. The wildfire, which tore through the Los Gallardos–Bédar area in Almería Province, spread…
A Nigerian inventor has captured widespread attention on social media after unveiling a homemade humanoid robot capable of picking up trash in response to voice commands, earning praise for his creativity and engineering skills. In a viral 39-second video, the inventor is seen giving a voice command through a laptop before the robot extends its…
Jay-Z kicked off his three-night Yankee Stadium residency in spectacular fashion by bringing out Beyoncé and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, for surprise performances during the opening night of his anniversary concert series. The show celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z’s landmark debut album. Beyoncé thrilled the sold-out crowd by joining her husband…
Forty-four pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued after spending 56 days in captivity, bringing an end to one of the state’s most closely watched kidnapping cases. Security agencies confirmed that the victims were freed during a coordinated rescue operation involving the military and other security operatives….
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…
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…
