Popular singer and music producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has kicked against the Grammy Awards following the failure of Nigerian artistes to secure any wins at the 68th edition of the global music ceremony. Reacting in a video shared online, Asuquo suggested that the Grammys benefit economically and culturally from the growing presence of Nigerian music without […]
Popular Nigerian fashion designer, Ruth Erikan James, also known as Veekee James, and husband, Femi Atere has announced that they are expecting the arrival of their first child. Veekee James shared the good news on her Instagram page, “And two shall become 3. Indeed, this is what only GOD can do,” she captioned the post. […]
In the history of Juju music, Abdulkabir Babatunde King, widely known as Tunde King, should not be less referred to by Juju legendary singers as Ẹni a bá bá lábà ni Baba, for his immense contribution and efforts to the creation of Juju music, which has given birth to numerous popular singers of the same […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, bail in the sum of N5m over a seven-count charge bordering on alleged cyberstalking, threats, and harassment. Okorie is being prosecuted under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act following allegations that she transmitted offensive and threatening messages through her social media platforms. According […]
Jùjú is a Nigerian music genre widely accepted because of its originality, versatility, dynamism, relatability and beauty, rooted in Yoruba culture, fusing traditional percussion and vocals with Western instruments like the guitar. Jùjú music did not surface until a group called “Area Boys,” with an inspirational leader, Abdulrafiu Babatunde King, who would later be referred […]
The final burial arrangement of the late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, has been scheduled to take place on January 21, 2025. Fellow gospel singer, Alayo Melody, shared the burial arrangement, alongside a flier outlining the programme of events, in an Instagram post. Akinnaanu passed away on January 12 after a prolonged battle with a serious […]
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, has passed away following a brief illness. The news of her death was confirmed by a close source familiar with the singer’s family. Akinnanu’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a serious leg ailment. In late 2025, a video of the […]
Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has announced that his long-awaited collaborative project with American R&B icon Chris Brown is set for release next year. The award-winning Nigerian artist disclosed this in a recent interview with Billboard Arabia, opening up about his philosophy toward cross-cultural musical partnerships. He emphasised a preference for organic, natural creative connections over forced or […]
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Bolaji Ogunmola, has slammed the United Nigeria Airline for a “series of flight disruptions” that have left her stranded in Ekiti, severely impacting the first day of production for her new film. Ogunmola shared an emotional video on Instagram, revealing that she was scheduled to fly to Lagos on Wednesday. According […]
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi following a brief illness. Her representative, Omawumi Ogbe disclosed this in a statement, saying the author’s family expressed sadness over the boy’s death and requested privacy “during this difficult time”. “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the […]