After the successful release of his song Loju, featuring Wizkid, DJ Spinall has been unveiled as a new act under Epic Records. DJ Spinall has been confirmed to join some of the biggest names, such as DJ Khaled, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Future and others, as a newly signed act under Epic Records. The new…
San Francisco’s Bar Crenn has officially introduced cultivated chicken, made from lab-grown cells, to its menu, marking a milestone in the cultivated meat industry; however, the chicken cannot be ordered by walk-in customers. Upside Foods and Good Meat, two companies recently granted approval by the US Department of Agriculture, will begin producing and selling their…
United CEO Scott Kirby has issued an apology to customers and employees after facing backlash for taking a private jet while the airline was in the midst of canceling numerous flights. The airline confirmed that Kirby flew privately from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to Denver, Colorado, during a week when United faced significant disruptions….
Alfa Romeo’s surprising top-ranking in JD Power’s Initial Quality report, released last week, challenges its reputation for excitement over trouble-free ownership, indicating a larger turnaround among multiple auto brands, including all Stellantis brands, thanks to effective processes implemented by the parent company. This breakthrough urges car shoppers to reconsider overlooked brands, as Stellantis’ Dodge and…
Twitter users in multiple countries encountered difficulties accessing the social media platform on Saturday, leading to widespread outages and delays. The hashtags “#TwitterDown” and “Rate Limit Exceeded” quickly became top trending topics in the US, with over 40,000 tweets about the issue by Saturday noon. Reports of the outages started surfacing around 8 am EST,…
Apple has once again achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the only company ever to reach a market value of $3 trillion. On Friday, Apple’s shares rose 1%, reaching a record price of $191.34. With 15.7 billion shares outstanding, this surge in stock price propelled Apple to its historic market value. Although Apple had briefly…
Singer-songwriter and record producer Tekno has returned to the music scene with his latest offering, “Peace of Mind.” The track is accompanied by a visually stunning music video directed by Tekno himself. ‘Peace of Mind’ serves as Tekno’s second official single of the year, following his earlier release, the socially conscious “Freetown.” Watch the video…
Kelsea Ballerini experienced more fear than harm when she was struck in the face by a flying object during her concert. The incident occurred on Wednesday (28.06.23) at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho, when a fan threw a bracelet onto the stage, hitting Kelsea in the eye. While she assures her fans that…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has suspended Jerry Williams, indefinitely, over his involvement with illicit substances. The National President of the guild, Emeka Rollas, who announced this in a statement released on Thursday, said AGN has been monitoring Williams’ “involvement in illicit substances since December last year, until it got out of hand.” He…
Gal Gadot has thoroughly enjoyed her experience portraying the Evil Queen in ‘Snow White’. The 38-year-old actress found the role to be incredibly enjoyable, describing it as “delicious” and a fantastic opportunity to explore a character with more dramatic depth. In an interview with Hong Kong’s Vogue magazine, Gal expressed her excitement about playing the…
British supermodel, Naomi Campbell, has announced the arrival of her second child. The 53-year-old shared the good news via her Instagram page. She described the child as “a true gift from God.” She revealed the gender of the child by writing, “welcome baby boy.” The supermodel stated that “It’s never too late to become a…
Nigerian record production duo, Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko, known collectively as Legendury Beatz, snagged the Top R&B/Hip-Hop & Rap Song of the Year at the 2023 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards for co-writing ‘Essence,’ the global hit by Wizkid featuring Tems. The award was organised by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and…
Popular actor and singer, Idowu Adeyemi, aka Yhemolee, has said introducing singer Asake to YBNL boss, Olamide, was his greatest achievement in 2022. In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Yhemolee revealed that he was the person who introduced Asake to Olamide, who later signed him to his YBNL record label last year….
Veteran Nigerian music producer Solomon Oyeniyi, popularly known as K-Solo, has slammed those attacking award-winning singer Davido on social media after a US-based lady identified as Anita Brown alleged that the singer impregnated her. The lady took to her social media pages on Tuesday, claiming that she is expecting a child with the singer. Her…
Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, has pleaded with Nigerians to take a break from dragging the ‘Unavailable’ crooner on social media. It should be recalled that Davido has been under heavy criticism on social media after an American Onlyfan star, Anita Brown, and a French model, Ivana Bay, recently called out Davido for impregnating them….
This is the electrifying moment a bolt of lightning struck an American Eagle plane full of passengers moments after it landed during a storm in Arkansas. The Embraer E175 was waiting for the storm to pass before travelling to the gate when the terrifying flash of electricity blasted the aircraft yesterday afternoon. The cameraman, named…
The duo of American hip-hop stars, Bow Wow and Ja Rule have spoken about their love for the raving Nigerian/West African music genre, Afrobeats. The duo in separate interviews with Black Entertainment Television at the BET Awards on Sunday, talked up Afrobeats as they expressed love and admiration for two of the poster-stars of the…
Have you seen Asake’s latest lyric video for the song ‘Sunshine?’ If you haven’t, then you’re in the right place to experience it for the first time. Watch the video below:
Afro Nation Festival, 2023 in Portugal, was a huge success as Burna Boy thrilled fans and gave a night to remember with his performance at the event. Earlier this week, the Afro Nation Festival in Portugal was set ablaze by the electrifying performance of Burna Boy, the Nigerian superstar. After captivating audiences at St. Kitt…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against a former Pfizer employee and his friend for engaging in insider trading based on confidential information about the success of Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid antiviral drug trial. The US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York has also separately charged Amit Dagar, the…
In response to the increasing demand for transparency in artificial intelligence, Meta has unveiled a range of tools and information designed to help users understand how AI influences the content they see on its apps. The social media giant has introduced nearly two dozen explainers that focus on various features of its platforms, including Instagram…
Award-winning singer and half of P-Square, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has shared his observation on the cost of living in Nigeria under the new political dispensation. The ‘Reason With Me’ crooner said the price of foodstuffs and cost of living generally increased in the country recently. He said the skyrocketing cost of living was just…
Anita Brown, a lady based in the United States, who allegedly claims to have been impregnated by Davido, has gracefully addressed the unfounded allegations labeling her as a porn star. In a display of strength on social media, through a series of heartfelt tweets, the American woman refuted the claims and clarified that the circulated…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has reckoned that he doesn’t get enough credits despite being “the best in the world.” Surrounded by a team of industry experts including Nigerian-British show promoter, Adesegun Adeosun Jnr, popularly known as Smade, and podcaster Adesope aka Shopsydoo, after a performance at the Afronation festival in Portugal, Burna Boy…
Renowned YouTube star Colleen Ballinger has released a video where she defends herself against accusations of toxic relationships with fans. In the video, she addresses the claims while playing the ukulele and singing a song. Ballinger gained fame through her Miranda Sings character, which she created in 2008. Recently, Rolling Stone reported allegations from numerous…
Olanipekun Olatubosun, popularly known as TROD, an indigenous Nigerian artist and brother to the late rapper, Dagrin has said he is unaware of any income linked with his song. This is coming after a recent video in which Dagrin’s mother begged Nigerians for help surfaced on the internet. Reacting to the trending video, Nigerians on…
Madonna, the iconic pop superstar, has been discharged from the hospital and is now recovering at home, according to reliable sources at the BBC. The singer was admitted for intensive care due to a serious bacterial infection, as announced by her manager. The 64-year-old artist was set to embark on a seven-month world tour in…
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has expressed disappointment with famous Afrobeat singer, Davido for allegedly impregnating a US-model, Anita Brown. Anita had in a series of posts on Instagram accused Davido of impregnating her. To further prove her allegations, she shared a screenshot of an alleged chat between them. Reacting to the controversial report on…
Fans should expect another massive collaboration from Wizkid and DJ Spinall as a release date, as well as the project’s title, has been confirmed. DJ Spinall and Wizkid have indeed proven to be a winning combination when it comes to music collaborations. From their previous hits like Nowo to Dis Love, their joint efforts have…
Stefflon Don captured the attention of fans with the latest snippet of her new song, which features Tio Tequila himself, Adekunle Gold. British rapper Stefflon Don is set to drop another song once again, but this time with a little bit of spice, as it features talented and award-winning Afrobeats artist Adekunle Gold. This was…
In a significant funding initiative, the World Bank has sanctioned $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka, marking the largest tranche of financial assistance for the crisis-stricken country since the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement in March. Out of the total funds, approximately $500 million will be allocated for budgetary support, while…
OpenAI, the organization responsible for the widely-known ChatGPT tool, is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of stealing and misusing substantial amounts of personal data obtained from the internet to train its AI models. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, asserts that OpenAI covertly scraped and appropriated vast quantities of…
Multiple departing staffers confirmed this week that National Geographic, the renowned magazine that has documented the wonders of the natural world for over a century, laid off its remaining staff writers. The exact number of staff members affected by the recent layoffs remains unclear, but these cuts come as parent company Walt Disney Co. undergoes…
Idris Elba’s commanding presence on-screen has often relied on his physical stature, but in “Hijack,” his mental strength takes center stage as he portrays Sam, a corporate negotiator caught in a hostage situation during a flight from Dubai to London. As an executive producer on the show, Elba relished the opportunity to challenge the stereotype…
Renowned Nigerian artist Burna Boy has delighted fans worldwide with the release of the highly anticipated official music video for his hit song ‘Sittin’ on Top of The World.’ The track, featuring acclaimed American rapper 21 Savage, has already captivated listeners with its infectious beats and thought-provoking lyrics. Now, the visual masterpiece takes the song…
Renowned Nigerian singer Davido finds himself embroiled in unexpected controversy as two women, Anita Brown and Ivanna Bay, have recently come forward, alleging that he impregnated them. Anita Brown and Ivanna Bay: Two women claim to be pregnant with Davido babies. Ivanna Bay, a French real estate agent based in Paris, took to social media…
Pop icon, Madonna, was on Saturday hospitalized and required a stay in the intensive care unit, ICU, after developing a “serious” infection. Madonna was said to have developed a serious bacterial infection last Saturday. According to her manager, Guy Oseary, the 64-year-old “Like a Virgin” singer has also postponed her Celebration World Tour and would…
Amber Heard says she doesn’t want “stones thrown at me,” more than a year on from her nasty defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp. The ‘Aquaman’ actress is currently promoting her first movie since last year’s high-profile legal battle, the period drama ‘In the Fire’, and says she deserves the right to be respected as…
Famous American female rapper, Belcalis Almanzar, professionally known as Cardi B, has clapped back at her husband, Offset, for accusing her of infidelity. Offset had in a now deleted post on his Instagram claimed that his wife cheated on him with a member of his “gang”. Reacting to the allegation on Twitter on Monday, she…
Pepsi, known for being a popular beverage accompaniment to hot dogs, is breaking tradition with its latest creation, “Pepsi Colachup,” a condiment infused with Pepsi. Developed in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America, this limited-edition sauce aims to enhance the flavor of hot dogs by incorporating the rich caramel notes and citrusy pop of…
Popular singer Harrison Okori, aka Harrysong, has reiterated his readiness to marry a second wife.It should be recalled that the singer, while celebrating his wife Alexer Perez Gopa’s birthday via his Instagram page last Wednesday, revealed his plans to take a second spouse. Shedding more light on the controversial announcement in a recent interview with…
Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which he claimed was labeled as an “urban” product in marketing. Diageo, based in London and known for brands like Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, countered the…
Rema’s growth has continued to develop rapidly as the singer has now tied with Wizkid as the only Nigerian artists to do this in the US chart. Aside from breaking the record of the highest peak position with a Nigerian song, Rema has now tied with Grammy award-winning singer and performer, Wizkid as the only…
Ford is anticipating layoffs of engineers and other employees in North America as it transitions towards producing more electric vehicles, aligning with its Ford+ growth plan introduced in 2021. The specific number of employees affected has not been confirmed by the company. The decision to adjust staffing aligns with Ford’s strategy to prioritize focused goals,…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has revealed why she can’t allow herself to be overwhelmed by criticisms. She said deep down, most critics don’t even care, stressing that they just want to catch cruise judging others. The thespian stated this in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. She said, “People don’t understand that…
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is pushing to join Bayern Munich after holding positive talks with the club over a potential big-money transfer, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg reports. Spurs reportedly rejected Bayern’s opening £60-million offer for Kane on Tuesday and signaled they won’t accept less than £100 million for their leading scorer. They also haven’t…
The transfer window ahead of the 2023/24 season is not going according to plan for Manchester United and David De Gea Manchester United has turned the tables in the contract extension talks with Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea which raises questions about his future at the club. According to numerous reports, the Red Devils have…
Grammy-nominated afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has recounted how some people predicted that 12 of his family members would die in short intervals after the deaths of his father, late afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his sister, Shola Kuti, and a cousin at a stretch. He said that period was particularly difficult for him because many were…
Sony opted for plastic material in the construction of the WH-100XM4 headphones, weighing 254g, while Apple used premium materials for the AirPods Max, resulting in a weight of 385g.However, Apple seems to have overlooked this lesson when it comes to the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro “spatial computer,” which is reported to be on the heavier…
According to a regulatory disclosure, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi exercised approximately $2.6 million worth of Apple and Microsoft stock options this month. The filing indicates that Paul Pelosi, marked as “SP” for spouse, purchased 5,000 shares of both Apple and Microsoft stocks on June 15 by exercising 50 call options acquired on May 24,…
