Google has released the year end list for 2022 and Afrobeat star Oxlade has emerged has the most Googled artist in Nigeria in 2022. As reported by Pulse, Oxlade has enjoyed a great 2022 with his hit single ‘Kulosa’ enjoyed impressive success across Europe and America after being propelled by Tik Tok. This as seen…
Fans of actress Bimbo Ademoye are jubilating over an alleged report that she is now engaged to popular VJ Adams as reported by Radio Nigeria. Adams Ibrahim Adebola, popularly known as VJ Adams, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, entrepreneur, musician cum executive producer. His journey into the limelight came after he contested at…
When AJ Wavy started posting music mixes on TikTok, it was “just for fun”. But after his mashups of Bollywood and Western hits gained millions of views, he’s now been signed by Sony. “It’s been an amazing journey to see it go from just my bedroom to countries all over the world,” AJ tells BBC…
Robert Downey Jr. reveals what he misses most about being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey Jr. starred in the MCU’s first installment, the 2008 film Iron Man, and would go on to appear in a total of 11 movies in the franchise. After 11 years in the MCU, Downey Jr. exited the…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said “we know a ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change” after they were honored in New York for their work on racial justice and mental health. As reported by the CNN, Prince Harry and Meghan were in the Big Apple to receive the 2022…
Belgium forward Eden Hazard retired from international soccer on Wednesday, nearly a week after his country’s aging generation of players was eliminated from the World Cup. As reported by the Associated Press, the 31-year-old winger made his debut with the national team in 2008 at the age of 17. He made 126 appearances and scored…
Popular Nigerian singer and entertainer, D’banj has been reportedly arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) on charges of fraud, as reported by Thisday. However, the commission has yet to confirm the arrest. The public relations office of the commission, however, promised to issue a response. “We will get back…
PepsiCo has joined the growing list of American employers reducing headcount ahead of an anticipated recession as reported by the HCA Mag. The food and beverage giant plans to eliminate hundreds of corporate jobs throughout North America, The Wall Street Journal reported. The layoffs will impact employees in Chicago, Plano, TX and its headquarters in…
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o, the current president of the country’s football federation, was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 at the World Cup on Monday night. As reported by 90 Min, the former Barcelona and Inter striker had been in attendance as Brazil faced South Korea in a last 16 tie and was seen…
Donald Trump’s real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, adding to the legal woes facing the former U.S. president as he campaigns for the office again in 2024. As reported by Reuters, the Trump Organization – which operates hotels, golf courses, and other real…
Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus has provided a further update on his knee injury following successful surgery as the Gunners train in Dubai ahead of the Premier League’s resumption. The Brazil star was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after suffering medial ligament damage against Cameroon last week. He subsequently returned to London…
Brazil soccer great Pelé’s general health is gradually improving after he was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after contracting a lung infection, according to a statement from the hospital treating him as reported by the CNN. “The patient continues to evolve with progressive improvement of his general condition, especially the respiratory infection,” the Albert…
Lawyers for actress Amber Heard have filed a request for a new trial following her defeat in a defamation suit against her ex-husband Johnny Depp in June of this year. According to The New York Times, they claim that the previous trial was held in the wrong state and criticize the judge’s decision to ignore…
Nigerian ace rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, starred in a Nigerian blockbuster movie, and its income for the year is mind-blowing. The Nigerian crime-action thriller, which was produced by talented filmmaker Jade Osiberu, starred actors like Tobi Bakre, Basketmouth, Sam Dede, Mr. Macaroni, Toni Tones, Zubby Michael, and a host of others. Regarded…
Apple has been sued by two women who allege their previous romantic partners used the company’s AigTag devices to track their whereabouts, potentially putting their safety at risk. As reported by CNN, the proposed class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Francisco on Monday on behalf of one woman from Texas and…
Nigerian buzzing singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, shared some dollar bills with his fans at his recent headline show in Birmingham. The talented singer, who just concluded his “Mr. Money with the Vibe USA Tour,” kicked off the United Kingdom leg of his world tour on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. Away from thrilling…
There have been several firsts at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The event is being staged for the first time in the Middle East and is also being played for the first time in the northern hemisphere’s winter. The Gulf nation has constructed eight top-notch stadiums to host the major event, which is being…
Cuppy just went Instagram official with her fiancé! The disc jockey and singer posted photos of herself with her partner on Instagram, with a caption that said it all. She took to the ‘gram to make it known that she’s found her soulmate, professional boxer Ryan Taylor. They both shared photos of themselves partying in…
No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem for Portugal as it produced a dynamic display to thrash Switzerland 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals at Qatar 2022. As reported by the CNN, the superstar striker was dropped from the starting lineup on Tuesday by Fernando Santos but the bold decision paid off for the Portugal manager. Ronaldo’s replacement,…
Morocco continued its stunning run at Qatar 2022, beating Spain on penalties to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in its history. As reported by the CNN, Spain missed all three of its spot kicks as Moroccan goalkeeper Bono made himself the hero of the shootout, saving efforts from Sergio Busquets and…
Kirstie Alley, the star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous, has died. She was 71. As reported by Yahoo Entertainment, Alley’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died from cancer. In a statement to PEOPLE, True and Lillie confirmed that Alley died on Monday. “We are sad to inform you that our…
Comedian and Actress Tiffany Haddish recently stepped out in style to support Will Smith at the premiere of his new film, Emancipation in Los Angeles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiffany Haddish (@tiffanyhaddish) As reported by Bella Naija Style, the Emmy Award-winning comedian donned a blue dress designed by MM6 Maison…
Angelina Jolie is anything but happy with Brad Pitt’s claims that she violated their agreement, after the famous actor filed a lawsuit over the sale of her stake in their co-owned vineyard. As reported by MARCA, the former couple bought back in 2008 a controlling interest in Chateau Miraval SA, a French company comprising of…
Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a pop at the President of the United States, Joe Biden, doing so every time he alludes to the electrification of the American automotive industry. As reported by MARCA, this time, Tesla’s CEO has chosen his new ‘toy’, Twitter, to respond to a message from the American…
Will Smith’s first film since his Oscars slap scandal hasn’t been going down well with critics, getting rather mediocre reviews as reported by MARCA. Now, the actor has shared the reaction of Rihanna after she attended an exclusive screening of ‘Emancipation’. Smith is hoping to put his slap of Chris Rock behind him and a…
Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green believes that LeBron James is the greatest NBA player of all time, even better than Michael Jordan, explaining his reasons on the season two premier of Uninterrupted’s Throwing Bones. As reported by MARCA, Green, 32, broke down how James, 37, has managed to adapt to the changes in basketball…
Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Al-Nassr from January 1, 2023. The Portuguese footballer will join on a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Saudi Arabian side, as reported by MARCA. The striker ended his relationship with Manchester United just days before the World Cup in Qatar, making him free to negotiate with any team. Despite the claims…
Brazil turned on the style, dancing their way to a one-sided 4-1 win over South Korea in their World Cup round-of-16 match at Qatar’s Stadium 974 on Monday. As reported by ESPN, Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta were all on the scoresheet in a dominant first half as Brazil cruised into a quarterfinal…
Japan, the World Cup’s tidiest team, made a bit of a mess of things when it came to penalties and it might take some time to cleanse the heartache from the system. As reported by Daily Mail, they have made plenty of friends by cleaning up the dressing rooms after games and leaving origami models…
Raheem Sterling is heading back to the UK from England’s World Cup camp after armed intruders broke into his home while his family were inside. As reported by Sky Sports, Sterling missed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16 after being ruled out of the team due to a “family matter” shortly before…
Keanu Reeves is back in action in the latest John Wick: Chapter 4 poster. As reported by Screenrant, Reeves is once again leading the star-studded cast for the highly anticipated action film alongside franchise vets Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane and Lance Reddick and newcomers Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown and…
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ycee has slammed Afrobeats Superstar Wizkid for his recent comment on Rap music. In his latest interview with a British magazine, Wizkid made it known that he doesn’t listen to rap anymore because he believes the genre is boring and dead, a statement that has gotten a lot of reactions,…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has broken a 2022 domestic box office record during its fourth weekend in theaters. As reported by Screenrant, the project, which is the final theatrical film from Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is a direct sequel to 2018’s Black Panther, handling the fallout of the 2020 death of that…
“Saturday Night Live” returned after the holiday break with host Keke Palmer making a big announcement: She is having a baby as reported by Variety. “People have been in my comments, saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby,’ ‘Keke’s pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight,” Palmer said in her opening monologue. “I am!” Palmer…
Mavin Records has dropped the music video for “Won Da Mo,” the lead single off their all-star album, “Chapter X.” The song features Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Don Jazzy. This track is produced by the hitmaker, Alexandre Uwaifo, aka Andre Vibez. Watch the video below:
Nigerian ace rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I. Abaga, has reacted to Wizkid’s claim that the hip-hop genre is dead. Nigerian Grammy-winning megastar Wizkid stated in an interview with British magazine 10 that he does not listen to rap because he believes the genre is boring and dead. In his comment, Wizkid opined that…
Olivier Giroud became France’s all-time men’s record goal scorer as his opener and Kylian Mbappe’s second-half double gave the World Cup holders a 3-1 win over Poland to move them into the quarter-finals. As reported by Sky Sports, Giroud scored his 52nd France goal to surpass Thierry Henry’s record with a neat first-half finish (44)…
HBO Max’s The Last of Us has received its first official trailer and it has given us our best look yet at the adaptation of the PlayStation classic, including looks at many of the characters from the game, plot details, and a terrifying Bloater at the end. As reported by IGN, the trailer is a…
CMB Heavyweight Tyson Fury had a mandatory title defense tonight in order to remain as the champ with his belt around his shoulder. As reported by Marca, Derek Chisora is the man who dared to get into the ring with one of the best Heavyweights in boxing history. Needless to say, Tyson Fury completely dominated…
England captain Harry Kane has sent his best wishes to Pele as concerns remain over the Brazil legend’s health. According to Brazilian daily newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, the 82-year-old was moved to palliative treatment after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results as he battles colon cancer. Asked about the news report, Kane said: “First and…
Balenciaga creative director Demna has issued a public apology for one of the fashion brand’s recent advertising campaigns, which featured images of young children cuddling teddy bears in fetish clothing as reported by CNN. “I want to personally apologize for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids and I…
Newly released Troll comes with its sizzling plot that has got movie fans in high spirits to see what Netflix has in store for their entertainment this season. The movie comes with elements such as that of King King, Godzilla and Independence Day all mixed together to create a simple, fun, action-packed thriller. The story…
There is no iota of doubt that the entertainment industry is filled with talented people. The global reckoning enjoyed by Nigerian afrobeats music is a testament to that fact. In the music space, there are individuals who are gifted at music production and singing. As reported by the Punch, here’s a look at two of…
There’s a new brewery coming to the south suburbs that aims to honor the legacy of Jarad Higgins, known as Juice WRLD as reported by CBS News. Higgins’ mother was there as crews broke ground on the new Homewood Brewing Company. The family and the village want to make it a gathering place for community…
American rapper Kanye West has claimed that his ex-wife Kim Kardashian is having an affair with Phoenix Sun basketballer Chris Paul. The rapper tweeted just before his account got suspended “Let’s break on least window before we get outta here, I caught this guy with Kim, good night.” He attached a picture of the NBA…
Nigerian award-winning musician and actor, Falz, has teamed up with his eastern counterpart, Zoro, on a new single titled “Naira to Pounds,” produced by SYDP. Speaking on the song, Zoro described how elated he was about the song and working with Falz again. “I want this song to motivate everyone, but mostly Nigerian youths. Despite…
Lionel Messi netted his first career World Cup knockout stage goal as Argentina survived a late Australia scare to claim a 2-1 victory at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. As reported by Marca, the Albiceleste were slow out of the gates as the plucky Socceroos looked to frustrate their more illustrious opponents. That all changed…
The devastating blow that knocked the U.S. men’s national team out of the 2022 World Cup was a 21-pass Dutch masterpiece. As reported by Yahoo Sports, it was class and ruthlessness personified, clockwork orange from front to back to front. It crushed American optimism that had swelled throughout two weeks in Qatar, and eventually sent…
The Nigerian music scene continues to produce hits that are recognized throughout the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. Here are the hottest tracks we picked to feature on your weekend playlist. Welcome to Week 2 of Afro Ondaground. 1. Asake – Organise Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut…
Parler, the right-leaning social media platform, will no longer be sold to Ye, its parent company said, hours after the rapper formerly known as Kanye West praised Adolf Hitler. As reported by ALJAZEERA, Parlement Technologies has revealed that the company and Ye had “mutually agreed” not to go ahead with the sale and that the…
