Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has set a new milestone in African music history after surpassing 10 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement was recorded across all his credited songs on the global streaming platform, making him the first African artist to reach the landmark figure. The feat further cements Wizkid’s…
Nike has joined the growing animal print trend with the release of a new Pegasus Premium “Zebra Print” sneaker, marking a bold departure from the model’s traditionally understated aesthetic. Animal-inspired designs have made a strong comeback across the footwear industry, particularly on slim-profile silhouettes such as the Puma Speedcat, adidas Samba and Nike Field General….
Warner Bros Discovery has urged its shareholders to reject a revised takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance, describing the offer as “inferior” and not in their best interests. This marks the second time in less than a month that the company’s board has advised investors to turn down Paramount’s bid. The warning follows Warner Bros’ earlier…
A coalition of trade unions has accused McDonald’s of breaching international labour standards by failing to adequately address sexual harassment in its UK restaurants and franchises. The allegations follow a BBC investigation that uncovered what it described as a toxic workplace culture, where employees – some as young as 17 – reported being groped and…
Nigerian music star Davido has confirmed that his long-anticipated collaborative project with American R&B singer Chris Brown will be released in 2026. The singer made the announcement during an interview with Billboard Arabia, shortly after being unveiled as the cover star for the magazine’s January 2026 edition. While discussing his upcoming plans, Davido revealed the…
Nike Basketball is preparing to revive one of the most recognisable colourways in Kevin Durant’s signature line, with the KD 6 “Aunt Pearl” confirmed to return as part of the model’s retro run in 2026. The move follows Nike’s plans to reintroduce the KD 6 silhouette, marking its first-ever retro release. To anchor the comeback,…
Amazon has announced an update to its Fire TV operating system, introducing a cleaner user interface, expanded customization options and deeper integration of its new Alexa+ experience. The redesign does not overhaul Fire TV entirely, but it introduces noticeable visual and functional changes aimed at making the platform feel faster and more modern. Rounded corners…
Lego has unveiled a new range of technology-enabled building blocks known as Smart Bricks, promising to add sound, light and motion-based reactions to traditional play. The announcement, made at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, marks one of the company’s most significant product shifts in decades. The Danish toy maker says the…
Nigerian disc jockey and media personality DJ Cuppy has announced that she will be taking a temporary break from social media as part of her plans for the new year. The music star shared the update on X while outlining her New Year’s resolutions to fans and followers. According to DJ Cuppy, the decision is…
Nike has begun rolling out its Chinese New Year lineup, and alongside familiar silhouettes like the Air Force 1 and Kobe 8, the Nike Shox Z is stepping into the spotlight with a special “Year of the Horse” edition. The model reflects Nike’s ongoing push to reposition the Shox line within fashion-forward, low-profile women’s footwear….
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to introduce humanoid robots into its manufacturing operations from 2028, joining a growing list of global companies turning to advanced robotics to reshape industrial work. The South Korean automaker revealed the move at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where it showcased Atlas, a human-like robot developed…
A giant bluefin tuna has set a new price record at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, selling for 510.3 million yen, equivalent to about $3.2m, during the market’s first auction of the year. The 243kg fish was secured by Kiyomura Corp, the company behind the Sushi Zanmai restaurant chain, which operates outlets across Japan and internationally….
Popular Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus, has shared details of a painful relationship experience, revealing that a former partner left him despite costly gestures made in the name of love. Sabinus made the comments during a recent livestream with TikToker Sandra Benede, where he described love as “cruel” and said he…
New Balance has begun 2026 by expanding its 204L lineup with the release of a new “Suede Pack,” building on the momentum the silhouette generated over the past year. The 204L made its debut in 2025 through a high-profile collaboration with Kith, followed by several in-line releases and a late-year partnership with Southern California streetwear…
Americans lost more than $330 million to Bitcoin ATM scams last year as cryptocurrency-related fraud continued to rise, according to new figures released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI said victims were defrauded of about $333.5 million between January and November 2025 through scams linked to cryptocurrency kiosks, with older adults accounting…
Canada deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, as immigration enforcement activities accelerated to levels not recorded in more than a decade, according to official figures reviewed over the weekend. Data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) removals programme show that an additional 974 Nigerians are currently classified as “removal in progress,”…
American rapper and online content creator Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., widely known as DDG, has said that streaming is more financially rewarding than a career in music. The 28-year-old made the claim during a recent livestream conversation with Nigerian streamer Carterefe, where he spoke about his experiences working in both industries. According to DDG, earnings…
Jordan Brand has continued to expand its presence beyond basketball with the release of the Jordan Trunner O/S in a new “Midnight Blue” colourway, reinforcing its push into the retro-inspired running category. The Trunner O/S draws inspiration from the original Jordan Trunner LX and has returned to shelves alongside newer interpretations of the line. While…
Instagram Reels has grown from a rapid response to TikTok’s rise into one of Meta’s most valuable businesses, with the short-form video product now generating an annual revenue run rate of more than $50bn, according to the company. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg disclosed the figure during the company’s October earnings call, noting that Reels…
Unverified claims circulating online have raised concerns about the security of Sony’s PlayStation 5, after reports suggested that the console’s so-called “ROM keys” may have been leaked. According to posts shared on social media in early January, the alleged leak involves the PS5’s BootROM – a deeply embedded component that forms part of the console’s…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has set a new milestone in the country’s live music scene after becoming the first artiste to sell out the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, Lagos. The achievement followed a sold-out concert at the 3,560-capacity venue on Friday, December 26, 2025,…
Sportswear brand adidas has expanded its growing Spider-Man footwear lineup with the release of a new baseball cleat inspired by the iconic Marvel superhero. Although Spider-Man is traditionally portrayed as more of a science whiz than an athlete, adidas has continued to reimagine the character across multiple sports. Following previous Spider-Man-inspired basketball and American football…
In 2025, shopping trips across the United States became quieter, lonelier affairs. Storefronts that once buzzed with teenage energy, birthday balloons, fabric cutters and pharmacy queues went dark, their signs switched off for the last time. For many consumers, it felt like saying goodbye to old friends – brands that had shaped everyday life for…
When Maggie Hildebrand moved into her first Toronto apartment, everything she needed was technically within reach. Her kitchen, dining area, work desk and bed all fit neatly into a single 300-square-foot room. For a young professional eager to live close to downtown, it felt like a practical starting point. That feeling didn’t last. “It became…
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set a new milestone on Spotify, recording the biggest streaming year ever achieved by an African artist. The Grammy-winning singer amassed 1.986 billion streams on the platform in 2025, placing him at the top of the continent’s streaming chart and ahead of fellow African heavyweights Wizkid, Tyla, Rema and…
After millions of votes tallied through a rigorous two week tournament-style voting process, the Sneaker Of The Year champion has been named for the year of 2025. An undeniable icon. The grail of grails. The trailblazer of modern sneaker culture. Undefeated’s Air Jordan 4 – the first ever Jordan collaboration – has been voted the…
China’s BYD is on course to surpass Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles, a milestone that would mark the first time the Chinese carmaker has overtaken its US rival in annual EV sales. BYD announced on Thursday that deliveries of its fully electric cars climbed by nearly 28% last year to more…
Cryptocurrency users in the UK are now required to provide their account details to tax officials or risk financial penalties, following new rules that took effect on 1 January. The changes, introduced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), are aimed at tightening compliance and ensuring investors pay the correct tax on crypto transactions, including capital…
Nike is continuing the revival of its Kobe Bryant signature line with the upcoming release of the Kobe 9 EM Protro “Stitches,” set to launch in January. The Kobe 9 has regained prominence in Nike’s basketball rotation, marking a return to the high-top design that had been absent for more than six years. When it…
Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence start-up, in a deal aimed at strengthening the company’s AI capabilities and expanding its work on autonomous digital tools. While financial terms were not officially disclosed, analysts cited by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimate the transaction could be valued at more than $2bn…
Bulgaria has officially joined the eurozone, becoming the 21st country to adopt the single European currency after a long and often turbulent path to membership. The move places the Balkan nation ahead of larger and wealthier EU members such as Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary, which have yet to make the transition. For many…
American rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has pushed back against what he described as misleading portrayals of Nigeria in Western media, saying the country is not as dangerous as often claimed. The Hip-Hop artist, who is currently on holiday in Lagos, shared his views in a video message circulating online, where…
Nike has designed a custom pair of Air Jordan 1 sneakers for former TCU quarterback Bram Kohlhausen, marking a powerful step in the brand’s ongoing push toward inclusive design. The project was led by Tobie Hatfield, Nike’s senior director of athlete innovation, whose career has been defined by creating footwear solutions for people with physical…
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10 million (£7.4 million) to resolve allegations that it violated US children’s privacy laws by failing to properly label certain YouTube videos as content made for children, regulators have said. The settlement follows an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which found that Disney allegedly…
A Cardiff-based technology company has taken a major step toward manufacturing materials in space after successfully sending a miniature factory into orbit and activating its high-temperature furnace. Space Forge confirmed that the microwave-sized facility, launched aboard a SpaceX rocket earlier this summer, has demonstrated the ability to switch on its onboard furnace and reach temperatures…
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set a new global benchmark after his I Told Them tour emerged as the highest-grossing tour ever recorded by an African artist. Data from a tour monitoring platform shows that the tour generated $30.5 million from 302,801 tickets sold across 22 shows held in Europe and North America. The…
Nike is set to expand its revamped running lineup with a bold new women’s colourway of the Vomero Premium, continuing the strong momentum behind the brand’s updated road-running range. The Vomero Premium, which sits alongside the Pegasus and Structure franchises in Nike’s three-tier running system, arrives in a striking design that blends performance aesthetics with…
Everyman Media Group has announced the departure of its chief executive, Alex Scrimgeour, less than three weeks after the cinema chain issued a profit warning and downgraded its financial outlook. The company said on Monday that Mr Scrimgeour had stepped down with immediate effect. Non-executive director Farah Golant has been appointed as interim chief executive…
Beyoncé has officially entered billionaire territory, according to Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to achieve a 10-figure fortune. The US business magazine says the global superstar now joins an exclusive circle that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband, Jay-Z, who Forbes estimates is worth $2.5bn (£1.85bn). Earlier this month, Forbes had valued…
Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have announced that they are expecting their second child, sharing the news through a heartfelt reveal in Adekunle Gold’s latest music video. The announcement appears in My Love Is The Same, released on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The song is the sixth track on Adekunle Gold’s sixth studio…
Nike has continued to expand the design range of its Pegasus Premium running shoe, introducing a new colourway that draws subtle inspiration from Miami’s vibrant palette as the brand moves into 2026. Since its reintroduction, the Pegasus Premium has emerged as a key model in Nike’s renewed focus on performance running, blending modern technology with…
The long-awaited live-action adaptation of Sleeping Dogs has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a director. Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto has been confirmed to helm the project, which is set to star Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu as protagonist Wei Shen. Originally released in 2012, Sleeping Dogs earned a cult following for its…
For more than 30 years, the ritual has been the same. You step up to the turnstile, swipe your blue-and-yellow MetroCard, and hope you’ve nailed the perfect speed. Too fast, too slow, stripe facing the wrong way – and the turnstile responds with a blunt metallic rejection that draws the attention of everyone behind you….
Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has made a candid public statement about his personal life, saying he has stopped fathering children indiscriminately. The singer made the remark in Benin City while addressing the audience ahead of his performance at the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show. Speaking…
Nike is set to refresh its All Conditions Gear (ACG) lineup with the upcoming ACG Phassad “Anthracite,” a rugged, function-driven sneaker designed for outdoor use but increasingly appealing to everyday wearers. As colder seasons drive renewed interest in durable, weather-ready footwear, Nike’s ACG range continues to benefit from a broader retro and utility-focused trend. Similar…
Valve has announced plans to discontinue support for 32-bit versions of Windows on Steam, marking a full transition of the platform to a 64-bit architecture. The company has begun rolling out an updated Steam client that runs exclusively as a 64-bit application on Windows 10 and Windows 11. As part of this change, official support…
A vast pirate archive has emerged online, claiming to contain almost every song ever streamed on Spotify, raising fresh concerns about large-scale music piracy and data security on the world’s biggest audio streaming platform. The archive, reportedly assembled by Anna’s Archive, a shadow library search engine, is said to include audio files for about 86…
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has spoken about his long-standing relationship with Afrobeats star Wizkid, claiming he played a key role in supporting the singer’s early international exposure. During a recent livestream conversation with comedian Carter Efe, Wale said he has been closely following Nigerian music for years and has built personal relationships with several artists, including…
Jordan Brand is set to keep the Air Jordan 4 RM in rotation as it heads into another year on shelves, unveiling a new, pared-back colourway accented with Infrared details. While attention is gradually shifting to newer additions in the brand’s “Restomod” lineup, the AJ4 RM continues to receive fresh updates that lean on simplicity…
The global push to commercialise robotaxis gathered significant pace in 2025, as autonomous vehicle developers and ride-hailing platforms moved beyond controlled testing into limited passenger operations across multiple regions. After years of pilot programmes overseen by safety drivers, companies in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are increasingly betting that driverless taxis will…
