A juror in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal sex crimes trial reportedly had a panic attack during the closing arguments and will be replaced by an alternate juror, as reported by XXL. The closing arguments of R. Kelly’s second trial in two years took place at Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. According to multiple reporters who…
Police in Los Angeles are reportedly investigating if an Instagram post sharing PnB Rock’s location may have led to his killing, as reported by XXL. The Los Angeles Times spoke with Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore who said the shooting incident occurred shortly after the rapper’s location was tagged in a post on Instagram….
The 2022 edition of the prestigious Headies Awards held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States might have come and gone but memorable moments and scenes from the event continue to find their way into the headlines. The latest of such is the fashion show that formed part of the…
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Selena Gomez and American music star, Rema have released the music video for the ‘Calm Down Remix.’ While not a direct remake, the new video stays close to the color palette and general aesthetic of the original song’s accompanying clip, with Rema and Selena gliding through a series of stylish outfit changes…
Award-winning singer, Waje, has showered praise on Afrobeat star, Davido Adeleke, for honoring her in her absence with kind words. The singer took to Twitter to narrate her experience at a location where Davido had presented her in good light. Waje also mentioned the gift of diamond earrings that followed as a result of the…
Cardi B hopped on Instagram Live and showed off her latest ink additions. The face tattoo is of her son Wave’s name written in light red-colored cursive on the side of her face. The other tat is of Kulture’s name inked in the same way but with a darker shade on her arm. “I tatted…
Superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke, stirs reactions following his appearance with the American model, Kendall Jenner. At the ongoing New York Fashion Week in the United States of America, the billionaire’s son makes an appearance on the podium in designer outfits. Beside Davido was Kendall Jenner who struck a pose that triggered reactions from netizens…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Lyta has released a brand new single titled, “Formula,” featuring his former label mate, Mohbad. Listen to the track below.
Multi-talented award-winning rapper, singer, and actor Falz has released a fun music video for his single ‘Gentleman’. The single is off his 2022 album ‘Bahd.’ In ‘Gentleman’, Falz plays the roll of a “Gentleman” who loves his women so much that he does their laundry, serve as their chef, and essentially the house keeper. The…
Award-winning singer, Rema left fans buzzing in excitement after an affectionate moment with label mate, Ayra Starr. The singers are signees under Don Jazzy’s record label, Mavins Records. Ayra Starr and Rema, both signed as performing artistes to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, had performed on stage outside Nigeria where they held the audience spellbound with…
Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, Ice Prince Zamani who was arrested and detained for abduction and assaulting of a Police officer, has been granted bail. This was revealed by his lawyer, Folarin Dalmeida who confirmed that Ice Prince has been released from the Nigerian correctional centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. “His bail conditions have been met, and…
Budding rapper, Wykay, has released his first studio EP under the record label YK Entertainment titled ‘Bigger & Better,’ a celebratory collection with love and lifestyle as its theme. This body of work comes about a year after the rapper released his most recent hit ‘Matter,’ serving as the follow-up to his earlier released single…
Nigerian rapper and singer, Skales, has spoken about being compared to his former label mate, Wizkid. The Kaduna-born rapper, who was label mates with Grammy-nominated superstar Wizkid when they were signed to EME records, spoke about the constant comparison and its negative impact. Taking to twitter on Thursday the 8th of September 2022, Skales reflected…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unveiled the title and release date of his next single. The Afrobeats poster-boy, who is known for always hoarding music and not coming through on announced release dates, on Wednesday the 7th of 2022, shared a release date for new music, and…
Nigerian singer-songwriter, Joeboy recently returned to the headlines in style with his new single “Contour.” As reported by Okay Africa, the “Cubana” crooner recruited longtime collaborator and producer Tempoe, and fellow Nigerian bluesy guitarist Kemena to deliver his “feelgood heartbreak song” before the end of the summer. His latest groovy release since March this year…
Mavin Records CEO, Don Jazzy took to his social media platform to react to the music video release for the remix of ‘Calm Down’ by Rema featuring Selena Gomez on YouTube. The video hit 900,000 views on YouTube in 6 hours, and a fan took to Twitter to share a screenshot of this feat that…
Nigerian prolific rapper and singer, Ice Prince (born Panshak Zamani) has been ordered to remain in prison by a Nigerian court. Recall that the award-winning rapper was arrested and detained by the police force on Friday, September 2, 2022, on several charges. The police PRO in an official statement confirmed on social media that Ice…
Asake’s album, “Mr Money With The Vibe” is out and music lovers who have given it a listen have put up their thoughts, takes and reviews. The album which makes the singer’s debut features his signature blend of Neo-Fuji, Hip Hop, Amapiano and Afrobeat and was released on the 8th of September with 10 tracks…
American rapper, Waka Flocka Flame (born Juaquin James Malphurs), is one of the many western acts that have expressed their thoughts about the growing buzz within and around the African music scene. The Atlanta-born rapper, who is known for his 2010-released smash tune ‘No Hands’, has joined a list of others who are also feeling…
American RnB singer, Giveon, popularly known for his Heartbreak Anniversary record has expressed how he truly feels when he listened to Nigerian singer, Oxlade’s ‘Ku Lo Sa’ single. While Giveon’s declaration had gotten mass agreement from music fans, the singer had communicated his thoughts on “Ku Lo Sa” by simply tweeting the loop or repeat…
Nigerian music star, Wizkid, is currently in the news again for reportedly acquiring seven luxurious cars in one day. The ace singer, songwriter, and performer, who is known for his private lifestyle, reportedly decided to spoil himself with a garage filled with premium cars. According to a motor dealership, Moa global services, the Grammy-nominated singer…
Multiple award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Burna Boy has revealed his plans to shut down the 90,000-capacity Wembley stadium in the United Kingdom. The 90,000-capacity stadium is one of the venues that only 12 artists including; BTS, Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, Micheal Jackson, Madonna, One Direction, and so on, have sold out since the stadium was…
Talented Nigerian singer, Ruger, has revealed plans for his upcoming album. The Jonzing World signee, who lost to BNXN in the Next Rated category of the recently held 15th Headies award, followed up the loss with the announcement of his debut album. Ruger, who has already released three EPs titled “Pandemic”, “The Second Wave” and…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced a release date for new music for his fans. The Afrobeats poster-boy, who is known for always harding music and not coming through on announced release dates, on Wednesday the 7th of 2022, shared another release date for new music. The…
Nigerian rapper and singer, Bright Goya, popularly known as Goya Menor, took a swipe at his colleague, Portable, after winning at the recently held Headies awards. The prestigious award ceremony, which dominantly celebrates excellence in the Nigerian music industry and beyond, held its 15th edition on Sunday, September 4th, 2022, at the Cobb Energy Performing…
American celebrated singer, songwriter and performer, Chris Brown has reacted to his latest win at the 2022 Headies awards. The prestigious musica award, which dominantly celebrates excellence in the Nigerian music industry and beyond, held its 15th edition on Sunday, September 4th, 2022, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States….
Afrobeat wunderkind, Rema is breaking grounds in different angles of the world with his smash hit record ‘Calm Down‘ and France has been a very strategic location for his success. Earlier today, the boy hit another milestone in his career as the French National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP) made an announcement on Twitter regarding…
Afrobeat diva, Tiwa Savage, has bagged a new endorsement deal with American cosmetics powerhouse, MAC. The singer shared news of the deal via her Instagram page with campaign photos of herself wearing the American brand’s latest model of their hallmark red lipstick. Apparently, the deal hand been ongoing for a while and Tiwa hinted at…
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel is on the verge of drop a brand new track as a follow-up to his hit single, ‘Buga.’ The forthcoming single titled RTID (Rich Till I Die) is expected to drop later this month. The father of two, who is currently on his “Afro Classic” world tour, took to his…
Nigerian music star, Yemi Alade has hinted that she is considering the possibility of connecting with music lovers in a new way as she considers getting an OnlyFans account. She made this known on Twitter where she wrote, “I’m thinking 🤔 of this onlyfans oooo.” While it remains unsure if the singer was merely teasing…
Notable music producer, Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke, professionally known as Masterkraft, calls out the organizers of the Headies Award for belittling his impact on the music industry. This comes following the 15th award event that celebrated music acts for their immaculate performance over the year. In a series of tweets on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, Masterkraft…
Famous singer and songwriter, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, stirs reaction as he goes on a date with a mystery lady. The humanitarian who is known for his impact on significant protests for a better nation hints at a new phase in his dating life. Taking to the image-sharing platform, Instagram, Falz hinted at…
Talent boss and music star, Olamide Adedeji has revealed that he almost signed Omah Lay into his music record label. The singer made this revelation in an interview with media personality, Adesope Olajide on Afrobeat Podcast. According to Baddo as he is fondly called, Omah Lay’s EP was sent to him and after listening to…
A cross section of music fans have raised concern over the countenance of the Mavin Record’s boss, Don Jazzy, after he was invited to the stage by veteran singer, D’Banj at the recently held 2022 edition of the Headies. The 15th Headies Award held in Atlanta witnessed the celebration of both local and foreign music…
DJ Khaled has delivered the official music video for “Beautiful,” featuring SZA and Future, off his freshly released record, GOD DID, as reported by Hypebeast. https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/dj-khaled-sza-future-beautiful-music-video Directed by Colin Tilley, the visual opens with a love-on-the-brain Khaled dropping compliments to a romantic interest. “When I look in your eyes, oh yeah, I see what God…
Famous indigenous singer and songwriter, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, stirs reactions after dedicating his Headies Award win to his wife and girlfriend. During the 15th Headies Award event, Kcee was nominated for the ward category for the Best Inspirational Single alongside Timi Dakolo, Chidinma, and others. When called to the stage after…
Popular singer Timaya took to his social media platform to react to the news on the death of his long term manager Prince Oluzor. Timaya had shared short message that expressed his grief following the announcement that his long term manager and friend Prince Oluzor who has been shot outside a gas station in Atlanta…
The 15th edition of the Headies Awards was indeed one to remember as it was laden with accomplishments, brilliant performance and eye-catching moment on the red carpet as celebrities arrived in their pumped with glitz and glamour. Lifestyle by Swish was live at the vent and we captured several moments on the red carpet, which…
American singer and songwriter, Madonna has hailed Nigerian music star, Rema, after his performance in New York. Rema is currently in the United States as part of his ongoing North American tour for ‘Rave & Roses’, his debut album, which was released in March. In a now-viral video, Rema and Madonna shared a warm embrace…
Nigerian music maestro, 2Face Idibia has called for the release of fellow singer, Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince. Ice Prince, known for his hit single, Oleku and other monster hits was arrested in the early hours of Friday September 2, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer in Lagos. A magistrate court…
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido and a host of other performing artistes picked up awards at the 2022 edition of the prestigious Headies Award unveiled in Atlanta, United States, on Sunday. The 15th Headies Awards went global for the first time with a diverse group of nominees and winners from Nigeria, across Africa, and the rest…
American rapper and fashion trendsetter, Kanye West, has recently been questioned as to why he continually wears hoodies and boots in hot weather, as reported by XXL. In his recent tirade on Instagram, Kanye West has finally explained why he wears winter clothes in the summer. The rapper took to his Instagram account and posted…
Nigerian music star, Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice, has come through with a new album titled ‘Tip of the Iceberg II.’ The singer announced the release of the album on his social media platforms. The 8-track project is 9ice’s first album since he dropped ‘Tip of the Iceberg I’ in 2020. View this post…
Award-winning Nigerian singer, D’banj has come through with a brand new single titled, ‘Cover Me’. The song was released on all streaming platforms in the early hours of Friday. The track, ‘Cover Me’ comes on the back of the singer’s first official single of the year titled, ‘Face Show.’ In the song, D’banj sings about…
The founder of The Headies, Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, Ayo Animashaun has described the 15th edition of The Headies as a powerful phase in the Nigerian, African and global music history, which will be held in the U.S. for the first time on September 4, 2022. “It’s a powerful period in our history, and…
Nigerian music star, Asake has unveiled the track list for his forthcoming album titled ‘Mr Money With The Vibe.’ The 27-year-old shared the track list alongside the album cover of the project via his social media pages. The singer’s new project, which is scheduled for release on August 8, features Burna Boy and Russ, the…
Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has been remanded in Ikoyi prison, as reported by Premium Times. The Lagos Police Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin revealed that the artiste was arraigned Friday at a Magistrate court in Ajah. He faces three counts of charges bordering on assault, obstruction and abduction. Assault Hundeyin had, in a Twitter post,…
One of the Nigerian singers who has a remarkable number of released songs is Wizkid, the Star Boy has over the years, hinted at dropping songs only for the hype to vanish to the thin air. A video of a song the Made in Lagos crooner did with veteran singer Terry G some years back…
Sound Sultan’s posthumous EP “Reality CHQ” is finally here. The project houses 5 tracks and features guest appearances such as 2Baba, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan. All tracks were produced by ID Cabasa. Listen to the EP HERE. Stream It HERE.
The maiden edition of Nigeria’s first Afrobeat reality show, Naija Star Search, will kick off on September 4 on StarTimes’ ST Nollywood channels. The show, which aims at sustaining the Afrobeat culture and nurturing young talent, is an initiative of StarTimes in association with Kennis Music. According to the organisers, the judges led by music…
