Afrobeats’ international success led international record labels to open their doors to Nigerian talents who are taking the music to international listeners. Davido is one of Africa’s biggest artists who’s signed to Sony Music UK through its subsidiary RCA. The hitmaker has been on the label’s books for some time now and today, he announced…
American ace rapper, singer, and songwriter Durk Derrick Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, has surprised his Nigerian fans with his latest announcement. The Chicago rapper, who is a favorite for American hip-hop lovers in Nigeria, especially in the “trenches”, recently recorded a number one feat on Apple Music Nigeria with his song with heavyweight…
Seun Kuti’s Spain concert is in jeopardy following his recent arrest. According to Sahara Reporters, the Afrobeat musician was scheduled to perform in Majorca, Spain, on May 20, 2023. However, this appears to be on hold, with the singer in police detention for an extra four days following an extension to facilitate further investigation into…
Nigerian comedian Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has secured the prestigious award for Best Actor in a Comedy. Shaggi’s outstanding performance in the movie “Inside Life” earned him this accolade. Over the past few years, Shaggi has risen to prominence and amassed a massive following due to his distinctive comedic style. His ability…
Rapper and actor Ludacris — whose real name is Chris Bridges — was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was the 2,756th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded in the “Motion Pictures” category. His daughter, Karma Bridges, made a surprise appearance and described Ludacris as “my rock, my…
Nigerian singer, Joeboy has finally unveiled his latest body of work titled ‘Body & Soul.’ This time, Joeboy, sets to achieve both sonic depth and commercial appeal with this new album as there are a number of featured artists on ‘Body & Soul.’ The album contains 15 songs, including previously released tracks such as ‘Alcohol’,…
The late Tupac Shakur will have a stretch of an Oakland street renamed for him after a unanimous vote by the city council. Shakur was born in Harlem and later lived in Baltimore, Maryland; and in Marin City, California, but credited Oakland as the location where he got his “game” and launched his career, according…
Disney’s clash with Florida’s Republican governor and potential presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, is captivating attention like a reality TV show. While Disney’s strategic maneuvers, including the recent abandonment of a $1 billion office project near Orlando, have dominated headlines, they overshadow the company’s actual struggle in business. In the ongoing back-and-forth with DeSantis, Disney delivered…
News of Netflix’s first African animated original first broke in 2019. Originally titled Mama K’s Team 4, the project is the brainchild of Malenga Mulendema, one of the eight winners in a pan-African talent search by Triggerfish and The Walt Disney Company in 2015. She was inspired by the lack of representation and diversity in…
Rema has reacted to one of his numerous achievements which is his Guinness World Record with the song ‘Calm Down.’ Talented singer and performer Divine Ikubor who is popularly known as Rema, took to his social media platform today, Friday, May 19, 2023, to speak about his Guinness World Record of having the first song…
Numerous reactions have trailed 2Baba’s recent statement on the infidelity of men who are married or in a relationship. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Innocent Idibia who is popularly known as 2Baba has triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media following his recent statement on the infidelity of men who are either married or…
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman announced at the bank’s annual shareholder meeting that he will step down from his position within the next 12 months. While the specific timing of the transition has yet to be determined, Gorman stated that both he and the board expect the change to occur unless there is a significant…
Twitter has accused Microsoft of misusing its access to Twitter’s data, escalating the ongoing feud between the two tech giants. In a letter sent by Elon Musk’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Twitter alleges that Microsoft has been excessively downloading tweets from the platform, potentially violating Twitter’s terms of service. According to…
The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) wraps up tonight with the announcement of this year’s winners. Below is the list of winners being updated as they are announced: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Bimbo Ademoye – Selina…
For one last time, Arsenal’s folly is Manchester City’s fortune. The Gunners’ 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday handed City their third consecutive Premier League title and fifth in six seasons, and officially brought an end to a race the north London side led for months before falling horribly off course. Given Arsenal have…
NetherRealm and WB Games have unveiled Mortal Kombat 1, the next installment in the Mortal Kombat game series. This new game promises a “reborn” take on the series, introducing new fighting mechanics and game modes. While specific details are currently scarce, players can expect to see a roster of familiar characters, as well as “Kameo…
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter…
St. Lauren, the premium non-alcoholic sparkling wine brand of Grand Oak, officially unveiled its new look across its three variants; Red, Gold and White with a grand event held at Lagos Sheraton Hotel on May 2nd, 2023. The event was attended by industry experts, consumers, and media personalities who experienced the unique taste and luxurious…
A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has granted an application for an extension of remand of popular afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 23.Simon Lough (SAN), who led a police legal team to the court on Thursday, had moved the application. He…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Temz, has beaten American female music stars to a new record on the Billboard chart. The Nigerian achieved the rare feat after her song ‘Free Mind’ broke the record for longest running number one by a female artist in Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart history. The song maintained…
Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai have reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit worth an estimated $200 million. The lawsuit alleged that many of the companies’ cars and SUVs were susceptible to theft. The settlement is expected to cover up to nine million vehicle owners, providing a total of up to $145 million to compensate…
Starbucks is making a change to its ice cubes, which has sparked curiosity among its customers. Cold beverage lovers will now find “nugget ice” in their drinks, featuring smaller ice pieces compared to the chain’s current cubes. Ice plays a crucial role at Starbucks, with its iced handcrafted beverages accounting for approximately 75% of sales….
OpenAI is making it even easier for many to access ChatGPT. OpenAI on Thursday announced the launch of a free ChatGPT app for iOS users in the United States, with plans to roll out to other countries soon. As reported on CNN, the launch comes six months after OpenAI first released ChatGPT online to the…
A group of TikTok users has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Montana’s recently enacted ban on the app, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. The complaint was filed shortly after Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law, and it contends that the state does not have the authority to restrict access to…
Disney has escalated its conflict with Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, resulting in the state losing 2,000 white-collar jobs. Disney has canceled its $1 billion office complex project in Florida, citing changing business conditions. The decision comes amid an open feud between Disney and DeSantis, who is expected to enter the 2024 GOP presidential race…
Check out the official trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One starring Tom Cruise, as fans of the high-octane action sequel count down to the July 14, 2023 release. Watch the trailer below:
Montana has become the first state in the United States to ban TikTok on personal mobile phones, as the governor aims to safeguard residents from Chinese surveillance. This prohibition, which Chinese-owned TikTok considers an infringement on freedom of speech, is the first of its kind in the Western world. The social media platform has faced…
Nigeria will earn over $4 billion in nominal revenue as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday okayed the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, to the Corporacion American Airport Consortium, a Luxembourg-based company. James Odaudu, the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the…
Elizabeth Holmes has been given a deadline to report to prison by May 30, according to a judge’s decision. This comes after her last-minute attempt to avoid starting her sentence was rejected by an appellate court the day before. Judge Edward Davila, who presided over Holmes’ trial, issued an order on Wednesday stating that she…
Numerous celebrities are regularly spotted at the Crypto.com Arena for Los Angeles Lakers games and one of those celebrities who always has a courtside seat is Kim Kardashian. As reported on Marca, the reality TV star is always a regular supporter of the Lakers, but what few expected was that she would be so vocal…
Nigerian-American music artist, Jidenna has said his current relationship started as polyamory.He disclosed that his girlfriend was seeing two other men when he met her initially. The singer revealed this in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. He said he was comfortable with the situation because he was also dating another woman at…
Singer Davido in his recent interview has revealed how much he will charge for any collaboration from now on. Still buzzing on the success of his fourth studio album ‘Timeless,’ multiple award winning singer and performer David Adeleke who is popularly known as Davido has revealed how much he would be charging for every collaboration…
Coca-Cola revolutionized soda customization with its Freestyle fountains about 15 years ago, and now Kraft Heinz aims to do something similar for dipping sauces. The concept involves sauce “bases” such as Ketchup, Ranch, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauce. Customers can choose one base and then mix it with flavor “enhancers” like jalapeño, smoky chipotle, buffalo,…
WWE Legend, Billy Graham is dead. Billy passed on at the age of 79. He had been on life support for three weeks after battling congestive heart failure, diabetes, hearing loss, and a significant infection in his ears and skull.His wife Valerie announced on Monday, May 15, that his doctors wanted to take Billy off…
Brentford forward Ivan Toney was suspended for eight months and fined £50,000 with immediate effect for breaching betting rules, the Football Association announced Wednesday. The 27-year-old confessed to 232 breaches after initially being charged with 262 betting violations by the English football governing body late last year. The infractions took place between Feb. 25, 2017,…
The Afrobeat musician is expected to be out of police custody tomorrow after he was granted bail. Ace Nigerian rappers Vector tha Viper and Falz have reacted to the arrest of their friend and colleague Seun Kuti after he assaulted a police officer. The Grammy-nominated singer became a nationwide topic after he was seen on…
Apple has recently announced a range of new accessibility tools for their iPhone and iPad, with one notable feature being the ability to replicate a user’s voice for phone calls after just 15 minutes of training. This innovative tool, called Personal Voice, allows users to read text prompts to record audio, enabling the technology to…
Google has announced its plans to delete inactive accounts that have been dormant for at least two years, as part of an effort to mitigate security risks. While the updated policy is effective immediately, the actual deletion process will not commence until December. Prior to deleting the accounts, Google intends to send multiple warning notifications…
The anticipation grew as the scheduled news conference for “Jeanne du Barry” at the Cannes Film Festival faced delays. Both the film’s actress-director, Maïwenn, and lead actor, Johnny Depp, were noticeably absent. Speculations arose: were they intentionally avoiding questions? Maïwenn, who faced accusations of spitting on a journalist, and Depp, who recently won a defamation…
Formula 1 made the difficult decision to cancel the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix this weekend due to heavy rain and devastating flooding in northern Italy. Officials issued warnings to residents, urging them to seek higher ground as rivers overflowed, towns were flooded, and power and communication services were disrupted. Tragically, at least eight people have lost…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says over 40,000 people die annually from road traffic crashes in Nigeria. The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dauda Biu, said this on Monday in Abuja during activities marking the 7th United Nations Global Road Safety Week. He said these road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and…
Maria Chike Benjamin has released a new episode of “Healing With Maria.” In this episode, Maria sits with Womiye Remilekun, who courageously shares her story of surviving sexual abuse as a child. She talks about her experience of being molested by someone she trusted, the mental trauma it caused into adulthood, and her journey to…
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has warned that the electric-vehicle maker is not immune to the global economic environment, which he said will be difficult for the next 12 months. At the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday in Austin, Texas, Musk spoke about car demand, making more money than competitors in a slow economy…
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are…
Made Kuti has reacted to his uncle Seun Kuti’s arrest by the police and the negative comments from trolls on social media. Grandson of Afrobeat legend late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Made, has reacted to the arrest of his uncle Seun Kuti by men of the Nigerian police force following an incident involving him slapping a…
Negotiations are also afoot to schedule a bout between Joshua and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia in December. Recall that Joshua’s last outing in April saw him defeat Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision at the iconic O2 Arena. This win marked his triumphant return to boxing since December 2020 and has sparked…
Manchester City produced a stunning performance to reach the Champions League final as Bernardo Silva’s double put Real Madrid to the sword in a 4-0 thrashing, securing a 5-1 aggregate win for the English champions on Wednesday. Eder Militao’s own goal and Julian Alvarez’s strike in stoppage time rounded off a memorable night for Pep…
Before taking on the challenge of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual, Hilda Baci shares helpful cooking tips and finger-licking recipes on her Instagram page, @myfoodbyhilda. Check out some of her yummy recipes in this below. Asun Jollof View this post on Instagram A post shared by Myfood…
The sonic artiste like many others, aired his opinion over the ongoing Seun Kuti police saga. Nigerian sonic singer, songwriter, and performer Brymo slammed his colleague Peter Okoye over the recent police saga involving Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. Seun Kuti became a nationwide topic after he was seen on video assaulting a police officer on…
Yes, Barclays has announced that it will be closing 15 branches in the UK. The closures will take place in July 2023 and will affect branches in the following locations: Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Kidsgrove, Staffordshire Hedge End, Hampshire Eastleigh, Hampshire Wokingham, Berkshire Bognor Regis, West Sussex Prudhoe, Northumberland Haltwhistle, Northumberland St Ives, Cornwall Falmouth,…
