Rihanna’s long-awaited return to music is officially over as she announced the release of ‘Lift Me Up’, her first new song as a lead artist in six years, as part of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack on Friday. The song was co-written by Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems. Other co-writers are…
Arsenal defender Pablo Mari, who is currently on loan at Italian club AC Monza, says he was “lucky” after being injured during a stabbing attack in Italy. As reported by CNN, one person died and four people were injured in the attack which took place on the outskirts of Milan, according to Italian national police….
Ford is essentially pulling the plug on an effort to develop its first full self-driving car, and it’s going to cost the automaker $2.7 billion to walk away. As reported by CNN, the company announced Wednesday it would no longer provide financial support for Argo AI, a self-driving car technology company it invested $1 billion…
Elon Musk has taken ownership of Twitter Inc with brutal efficiency, firing top executives but providing little clarity over how he will achieve the ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform, as reported by Reuters. “The bird is freed,” he tweeted after he completed his $44 billion acquisition on Thursday, referencing Twitter’s…
Earlier this month, Nicki Minaj was frustrated that her song “Super Freaky Girl” was dumped from the Grammys’ rap categories and moved to pop instead (feeding into longstanding arguments about what constitutes “rap”), and today, The Hollywood Reporter says that a similar thing almost happened to Beyoncé. As reported by the A.V. Club, the issue…
‘Ije Awele’, a new Nollywood feature film starring veteran actors Onyeka Onwenu, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Ejike Asiegbu, Ngozi Nwosu, and younger stars such as Victoria Nwogu and Jidekene Achufusi (Swanky JKA). As reported by Premium Times, other actors in the film are Seun Ajayi and Esther UzoDimma. The star-studded thought-provoking project, produced by Victoria Nwogu…
Executives at Skechers escorted Kanye West out of the company’s corporate offices in Los Angeles, after the rapper and fashion designer showed up “unannounced and without invitation,” as reported by The Guardian. In a statement released after the incident, the footwear brand said it “has no intention of working with West” and that the artist,…
In case you missed the kick-off of the Heineken Lagos Fashion Week, which officially staged a return on October 26th and has been scheduled to run till October 30th, then you have three more days to be a part of this year’s celebration of style. This season, Collaboration, Co-creation and Community remain the driving force…
Barcelona talked a lot about “economic levers” as the Catalan club looks to improve its finances, but it won’t be able to use the Champions League pulley anymore after exiting at the competition’s group stage for the second consecutive season. As reported by CNN, even before a ball was kicked at the Camp Nou against…
YBNL buzzing artiste, Asake has reportedly surpassed 1 billion career streams across all streaming platforms. Apparently, the singer accomplished this incredible achievement with the help of his debut album, “Mr Money with the Vibe” (MMWTV). Asake has been gaining popularity for several months thanks to his successful tunes, including Sungba, Omo Ope, Terminator, Peace Be…
After you watch The Good Nurse on Netflix, you may think twice before putting your life in the hands of a hospital, as reported by Decider. Starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, The Good Nurse is based on the true story of Charles Cullen, a serial killer who confessed to intentionally killing 40 patients during…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced his headline concert set to take place in Lagos. The starboy frontline act, who has toured several cities in the world in 2022 courtesy of his “Made in Lagos” world tour, will be concluding the year in his hometown, Lagos. Expected…
Embattled rapper Tory Lanez has been placed under house arrest until his trial against Megan Thee Stallion begins on November 28, after she accused him of shooting her in the foot in July 2020. As reported by Daily Mail, Lanez’ house arrest, however, stemmed from a separate violent incident. Singer August Alsina says Lanez sucker…
Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda has released a 15-track album entitled, “Hypertension.”This album, which is a follow-up to his previous extended play “High Tension 2.0”, features guest appearances from Phyno, Omah Lay, Simi, BackRoad Gee, Not3s, L.A.X, Victony, and Popcaan. Listen to Hypertension below. Stream it here.
American business magazine, Forbes has disclosed that American rapper, Kanye West is no longer a billionaire after German multinational corporation, Adidas cut ties with him. This was announced in an official statement on the magazine’s website. According to Forbes, Kanye no longer has a place on its billionaire’s list after being dropped by Adidas for…
Nigerian singer, Tems continues to secure big wins and make huge statements and has now spoken on her experience working with Rihanna for the megastar’s Black Panther single, ‘Lift Me Up.’ New-age global star, Tems, continues on her jet-paced move to the very top of the music scene and has spoken on her experience working…
Charlize Theron arrived at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, for her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in a vibrant blue ensemble. As reported by Women’s Wear Daily, the actress wore a sweater that featured zipper detailing around the sleeves, a formfitting blue pencil skirt and shiny black strappy stiletto sandals — all…
Afrobeat trailblazer, Rema, is back with a new video for his single “Dirty”. The breakout star is back with X-rated video that follows the Nigerian artist and his love interest through intimate scenes of love, lust and everything in between, directed by EARTHBOI. Taken from his debut album Rave&Roses, “Dirty” is the perfect way to…
The consequences of Barcelona’s summer gamble could be disastrous. Months removed from an infamous spending spree, the Catalan club was officially knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday after Inter Milan secured the final knockout round spot in Group C with a 4-0 victory over Viktoria Plzen. As reported by The Score, this marks…
No matter the reason, the USB-C is finally coming to iPhones as Apple looks to switch from Lightning to USB-C port on its iPhones. As eported by The company did not officially announce anything, but its senior vice president of worldwide marketing all but confirmed it in an interview with The Wall Streeet Journal’s Joanna…
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly on the radar of three Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs for a potential transfer. Ronaldo has been in the headlines since the start of the ongoing 2022-2023 season because of his desire to leave Man United. After failing to force his way out earlier this summer, Ronaldo has…
As Gerard Butler himself teased yesterday through his Twitter account, he wants us all aboard for Plane, his new action movie that is set to premiere in late January. As reported by Collider, the story follows an airplane pilot who is forced to emergency land due to a storm and discovers that he escaped a…
Elon Musk’s on-again off-again plan to buy Twitter is on track to culminate in the billionaire taking control of the company this week. As reported by TechCrunch, Musk is expected to close the deal by Friday, October 28, putting him officially in charge of one of the most prominent social networks in the world. Musk…
We can thank the “Black Panther” sequel for Rihanna finally returning to the world of music. As reported by CNN, the “Fenty” founder tweeted Wednesday about her forthcoming single, “Lift Me Up,” which is set to release on Friday. The original song will be featured on the soundtrack to the new Marvel movie, “Black Panther:…
Warner Bros. Discovery has found its new DC leader and it’s none other than James Gunn and producer Peter Safran, as reported by IGN Africa. According to The Hollywood Reporter, WB Discovery has tapped director James Gunn to become co-CEO of DC Studios, a new division at Warner Bros that will replace DC Films and…
This week, Dreamland authored by Nicholas Sparks earns its spot as #1 New York Times Bestseller. Book Overview From the author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream–and whether it’s possible to leave the past behind. Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded…
Nigerian ace vocalist, singer and songwriter, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, has teased a new song which features award-winning Nigerian rapper Phyno. The Mavin Records star, who is expected to drop a new project on Friday October 28th 2022, earlier released a Don Jazzy-produced single ‘How Are You (My Friend),’ and will follow-up…
The follow-up to the biggest movie of all time is about to hit theaters. Avatar: The Way of Water marks the first of four sequels to James Cameron’s 2009 epic, as audiences get set to re-enter the world of Pandora for the first time in more than a decade. As reported by The Direct, the…
Nigerian hip-hop sensation, singer and songwriter, Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has announced another single as a follow-up to his buzzing “Back in Uni”. The Chocolate City signee was the talk of the town after he joined forces with international music producer Jae5 to dish out a single off his forthcoming sophomore studio album…
TiKTok is aiming to graduate along with its primary user-base. And as one step towards maturity, the platform is introducing an adults-only option for live streamers on the platform who wish to restrict their viewership to those 18 and older, as reported by Gizmodo. As for when and why streamers might opt to set an…
Talented rapper and performer, Skales has taken to his social media platform to announce the passing of his mother. On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the rapper took to his Instagram platform to share the news with fans worldwide. The rapper expressed how much he would miss someone who has always been a rock. Skales has…
Black Adam is out this weekend, and as is often the case with superhero movies, its post-credits scene teases some interesting possibilities for the future of the DC movie universe. Chances are you already know what it is (either by just seeing the film or various other means), but just in case… As reported by…
Superhero fans on the far-right political spectrum have one less movie to get excited about, putting their options for hateful heroes to—well—none. As first reported by The Daily Beast, a movie that was set to give us a big-screen rendition of an “anti-woke superhero” is shuttered, and the thousands of dollars fans invested in the…
The White House has said that Elon Musk’s recent deals, including his takeover of Twitter and operations of Starlink internet in Ukraine, are not under national security review. As reported by Gizmodo, while that would seem like a denial of the original reports from last week by Bloomberg News about the deals, there’s seemingly still…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is unsure if star striker Erling Haaland will miss this weekend’s match at Leicester after the Norwegian was substituted with injury against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. As reported by The Score, Haaland picked up a knock in City’s 0-0 Champions League draw away against Dortmund and was withdrawn…
Adidas has ended its partnership with Kanye West after he made a series of antisemitic remarks and embraced a slogan associated with white supremacists that earned him widespread condemnation. The German sportswear giant said on Tuesday, October 25, that it “does not tolerate antisemitism” after the rapper was suspended from Instagram and Twitter over offensive…
Aside from his basketball prowess, LeBron James has always stood out for sticking with his highschool sweetheart, now wife Savannah James, through thick and thin. The couple got married in 2013 and have three children together, but details are now emerging as to their union not being all it seems. How the Allegations Against LeBron…
Nigeria’s reggae-dancehall singer, Patoranking (real name Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie), has been selected along with DJ Aseel and Hassan Shakosh to perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup scheduled to kick off on November 20 in Qatar. The multiple award winning Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter is the latest artist from the country to be selected…
As fans gear up for his album ‘Hypertension’ which is scheduled for release on the 26th of October 2022, talented singer and performer Bella Shmurda took to his social media platform on Saturday, October 22, 2022, to react to a post shared by popular American rapper Dej Loaf on his music. It seems as though…
Johnny Depp’s attorney, Camille Vasquez has decided to drop Kanye West after doubling down on his antisemitic rhetoric, as reported by Marca. According to TMZ, Camille Vasquez explicitly told Brown Rudnick that she was not representing Kanye West unless Ye retracted his statements. Nevertheless, Kanye doubled down on his antisemitic comments. “I want to talk…
Singer and Performer Mayorkun has confirmed in an official statement that his concert stop in Toronto, Canada, has been cancelled due to reasons he and his team could not control. The singer revealed that the concert would be rescheduled as he and his team had tried to secure the necessary permits required to hold a…
With holiday shopping season officially underway, you can now splurge to get Ruby or Chestnut a gift they’ll treasure forever: versions of popular sneakers that fit horse hooves. Horse Kicks, a sneaker retailer for horses, repurposes branded shoes for equines. You can custom order a pair of horse-friendly shoes on horsekickslex.com. But because a single…
Tesla has cut starting prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, reversing a trend of increases across the industry amid signs of softening demand in the world’s largest auto market. The price cuts, posted in listings on the electric vehicle giant’s China website on Monday, are…
Kanye West is not worried about being canceled. Balenciaga had announced that it was ending its relationship with Ye in the wake of his many controversies, including his anti-Semitic remarks and “White Lives Matter” shirt. “Balenciaga has no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related to this artist,” Kering, the parent company…
Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on “Will and Grace,” has died, his agent announced. He was 67. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an…
Award-winning singer and so9ngwriter Adekunle Gold took to his social media platform to give fans some exciting news about what to expect from him before the year 2022 runs out. The singer, who had released an album titled ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and embarked on a North America tour in 2022, has announced that…
After our first look at the new Ant-Man film at San Diego Comic-Con, fans have been eagerly waiting for the long-form trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film will star Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Evangeline Lily as Hope Pym/The Wasp. Also making an appearance in this film—his first feature appearance after…
Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially severed ties with Kanye West following a series of anti-Semitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper, according to a report from Women’s Wear Daily citing a statement from Balenciaga’s parent company. “Balenciaga has no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related to this artist,” Kering,…
If Megan Fox wasn’t surrounded by controversy, she wouldn’t be Megan Fox. Whether it’s for her relationships, her looks, her comments or pretty much anything, but Megan is someone who is always giving people something to talk about. The most recent was a hater on Instagram, who questioned her loudly in the sense of where…
Niniola has released a new single titled “Fuku“. This uptempo amapiano/dance song happens to be her second release for the year, following her previous song “Want“. “Fuku” is produced by South Africa’s Smangori and Black Messiah. Listen to the track below:
