In the latest Billboard Hot 100 the Afrobeat contingent Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema continue their run on the chart. On the chart dated November 12, 2022, the Afrobeat entry was led by Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ which enters at NO.69 which is one spot from the 70th spot she held last week as she extends…
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has used her new single to address the issues of her infamous sex tape which was leaked an online couple of months ago. In her latest single ‘Loaded’ feat. red-hot act Asake released on Tuesday, 8th November, Tiwa Savage addressed the issues of her sex tape which was leaked online by…
Nigerian superstar Rema recently held the London concert of his ‘Raves & Roses’ tour at the O2 Brixton Arena and he thrilled fans with a selection of his hit songs. As reported by Pulse, Rema recently held the London leg of his ‘Raves & Roses’ tour at the 5,000-capacity O2 Arena Brixton Arena. During the…
Coming on the heel of the report of convicted fraudster, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpupi getting sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison after he was found guilty of laundering proceeds of a school financing scam, business email compromise and other fraudulent cyber schemes, fresh pleas from his wife and a Nigerian Imam have…
After delivering the impressive tune Jaiye Foreign with Zinoleesky, Tiwa Savage comes through with something more substantial for her fans. She combines forces with the rave-of-the-moment Asake for her latest offering titled, Loaded. Asake on the other hand, hot off the back of his multiple hit singles, and of course, his critically acclaimed debut album,…
Don’t Worry Darling is now available to stream on HBO Max as of November 7 and as you might have guessed, you’ll need a subscription to watch it. Don’t Worry Darling is a science-fiction thriller starring Pugh as an endearing ’50s housewife, Alice, who moves with her husband, Jack, to an experimental town. The men…
Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield but he’s got a new badge of honor: he’s been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. People’s selection was announced on Stephen Colbert’s late night show and on the magazine’s website. Evans, who for nearly a decade played Captain America in Marvel’s sprawling superhero films, takes…
As a part of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, one of the movie’s theme songs, “Alone,” sung by a gifted Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Burna Boy, has been released. The song, “Alone” has has been published as one of the theme songs for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This eye-catching track “Alone”…
Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji also known as Mohbad has responded to his ongoing rift with his former boss, Naira Marley and his record label, Marlian Records in his newly released single. The singer in his new track titled ‘Tiff’ spoke about how he was dealt with by his former boss and label mates. Recall that…
Sonic Frontiers Is Out On Switch, Are You Getting It? Well, it’s finally here – after what feels like forever, fans of Sonic the Hedgehog can finally get their hands on the latest “open-zone” entry Sonic Frontiers. There’s definitely been a lot going on with this game in the lead-up. There were concerns about delays,…
New York Rapper Hurricane G, known for songs including “El Barrio” and “Underground Lockdown,” has died after a battle with lung cancer. As reported by Los Angeles Times, fellow rapper Erick Sermon, who shares a daughter with G, confirmed her death Sunday in a statement posted on Instagram. G, whose real name was Gloria Rodriguez,…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has unveiled the official release date for her collaboration with Asake. Having dropped “Jaiye Foreign,” which featured sensational street-hop singer Zinoleesky and was produced by Pheelz, as her first song for 2022, the songstress is set to follow up with a new…
Twitter is delaying the rollout of account verifications for its paid Twitter Blue subscription plan until after the midterm elections, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to CNN. As reported by CNN Business, the decision to push back the new feature comes one day after the platform launched an updated version of its…
The Apple Music Live Show featuring Wizkid, which was prerecorded in October 2022, has received an official release date and the event’s teaser. The Apple Music Live featuring Big Wiz saw the singer perform the new songs off his ‘More Love Less Ego’ album in a private event held in the UK for an exclusive…
Nigerian multilingual singer and international star, Yemi Alade, has wowed fans home and abroad with her latest exploit as she shuts down the Parisian L’Olympia Arena. The singer who’s signed to independent label, Effyzzie Music Group, had hit this benchmark on the 6th of November when she held her solo show at the approximately 3,000…
With the new film finally making its way to theaters, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-writer/director Ryan Coogler recalls his final conversation with Chadwick Boseman. The Oscar nominee led the cast of the previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in the titular role of Wakanda’s king and protector, and was expected to return for the sequel prior…
Released on the 26th of August 2022, the hit song ‘Calm Down’ remix by Rema featuring the international singer Selena Gomez has achieved a new feat worth celebrating as ‘Calm Down’ remix by Rema received its first Brit certification today, Friday, November 4, 2022. The record-breaking single was certified Silver after it sold over 200,000…
The Lagos State Police Command yesterday said the autopsy conducted on the corpse of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Davido and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, revealed that he died as a result of drowning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development, saying the results from an autopsy on Ifeanyi came out on…
In 2019, Netflix said in a letter to shareholders “we… are advertising free,” and added that being commercial-free is a “deep part of our brand proposition.” As reported by CNN, all that changed on Thursday when the streaming leader launched “Basic with Ads,” the platform’s much anticipated ad-supported subscription plan. The new tier will cost…
Singer and rapper Aaron Carter has died at the age of 34, as reported by BBC. He was the younger brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter. Website TMZ said Carter was found dead in his bath at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday morning. Representatives of his team confirmed his death, PA reported….
Nigerian megastar and A-list Afrobeats ambassador, Wizkid, had a sitdown with journalist, Yomi Adegoke for The Guardian and spoke on his intended music legacy and current struggles with his ego. The star who’d spoken about his view on different facets of life and his music-making process, had shared that like his forthcoming album, he still…
Marvel blockbuster movie, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” unveils more Nigerian star artists featured in the soundtrack. Recall, earlier this month, the soundtrack featuring the Rihanna-led single “Lift Me Up,” which serves as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Tems acknowledges Rihanna for co-writing the song with her, while Rema, on the other hand, shared…
Nigerian elite rapper Ogunmefun Olanrewaju, popularly known as Vector, has confirmed the official release for his upcoming album “Teslim” The rapper, singer, and songwriter’s upcoming album, which is titled after his late father’s name, will be released on November 11, 2022, six years after releasing his third studio album, “Lafiaji’. According to reports, the album…
Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming monster film, Troll, as reported by Screenrant. Helmed by The Wave and Tomb Raider director Roar Uthaug, the film follows a group of mismatched individuals who must stop the destruction of Oslo at the hands of a recently awakened mountain troll. The story was penned by…
Mike Tyson has defeated some of the greatest boxers in the ring. He has a 75.86% knock out ratio to his name, with a grand total on 44 KOs in 58 fights. However, as reported by Marca, “Iron Mike” almost suffered his most humiliating defeat yet… to a skateboard. The former heavyweight champion posted a…
American singer and songwriter, Nicki Minaj, sends her condolences to the bereaved singer and his family, Davido Adeleke. It would be recalled that the famous Afrobeat singer and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland, lost their three-year-old son to a drowning accident in their residence. Taking to her official Instagram story, Nicki Minaj sends her love to…
Nigerian artist Wizkid has sought Dancehall’s finest, recruiting Skillibeng and Shenseea for a song on his fifth studio album More Love Less Ego, which is now due out on November 14. The two Jamaican artists will appear together on the single Slip N Slide, which forms part of the 13-track project via Starboy/Sony Music International/RCA…
Elesin Oba, a film based on Prof Wole Soyinka’s death and the Kings horseman, directed by Biyi Bandele and produced Mo Abudu, is on at the ebonyilife, Lagos. A preview by select art journalists shows a film that surpasses on films based on African cultures and customs. The films opened in cinemas on Friday and…
Ava Max, Bebe Rexha, David Guetta, Gorillaz, Lewis Capaldi and Muse have been announced as performers for the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 ceremony. Additional performers and presenters are expected to be announced at a later date, the television network revealed. The concert/prize presentation celebrating fans’ favorite music and artists is to take place…
Following the announcement by the Recording Academy about the commencement of the first round of voting on the 13th to the 25th of October 2022 for the 65th edition of the Grammy Awards scheduled to take place in 2023, an official release date for the nomination list has also been confirmed by the organization. The…
Toho is now celebrating Godzilla in Japan, and has done so with the major announcement that the next major movie project is now in the works for the franchise! Godzilla’s very first movie first launched in theaters across Japan on November 3, 1954, and ever since then fans have been using the day to celebrate…
Philadelphia’s super-group, Guerrillaelphia, have released a driving and celebratory updated version of their 2008 World Series hype anthem, “Unstoppable” with a shout along chorus that exclaims, “there’s just no stopping us! It’s all Philly tonight! It’s all Philly!” As reported by Broadwayworld, the song is a sonic throwback to over-indulgence with distorted guitars, stadium rock…
Nigerian singer, Douglas Jack Agu, better known as Runtown has released a new single he titles ‘Things I Know,’ as reported by Vanguard. Recall the 33-year-old released his last single ‘Bad Pass Dem’ in 2021. The new single ‘Things I Know’, serves as his latest entry this year 2022 following his previously released songs. It…
Femi Kuti, Nigerian afrobeat legend and son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, pioneer of the music genre, has revealed how he always got into fights from a young age due to his family background. The world-acclaimed saxophonist revealed this during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on his talk show #withchude. The singer spoke about…
Wizkid and Tems are set to make history as they are both scheduled to take center stage to perform at the American Music Awards, also known as the AMAs 2022. The organizers of the American Music Awards, known as the AMAs, took to social media on Monday, October 31st, 2022, to confirm that sensational Nigerian…
Its official, P-Square is ready to set the stage ablaze at the forthcoming edition of Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless tagged P-Square 4Eva #TheBestGetsBetter. Here are five reasons why you have to be there or regret it. P-Square’s ShowmanshipFew acts can match P-Square in a live performance. The duo is known for decimating stages with mind-blowing performances…
Houston officials vowed to deliver justice in the killing of rapper Takeoff, with the chief of police calling the 28-year-old Atlantan a “peaceful” man and urging any witnesses to the shooting to come forward. As reported by CNN, the rapper, part of the multiplatinum hip-hop trio Migos, was at a bowling alley and billiards hall…
Nigerian-American singer and songwriter, Rotimi, has announced that he is expecting a second child with his Tanzanian lover, Vanessa Mdee. The ‘Power’ and ‘Coming 2 America’ actor and his Tanzanian singer/songwriter fiancée, Vanessa Mdee, have made it known that they are currently expecting their second baby together, expanding the family after welcoming their first child…
Following the tragic passing of the singer’s three-year-old son, eight domestic staff of Davido have been arrested yesterday Ifeanyi Adeleke reportedly drowned in a pool at his father’s home yesterday, as reported by Pulse. “The boy was inside water for too long and they pulled him out and rushed him to the hospital,” a family…
Cardi B is almost ready to have child No. 3 as reported by XXL Mag. Cardi B recently shared a trio of photos of her son, Wave. In the pics, the child is wearing a bubble coat and skull cap. “My son so fire….I can’t wait to get business finish and have my third,” the…
Despite ongoing concerns over Microsoft’s pending buyout of Activision Blizzard, Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation, as reported by Pocketlint. https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/xbox/163220-call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-xbox-chief-reiterates. While that’s the line that Microsoft has been leading with for months now, it bears repeating as the proposed buyout of Activision Blizzard continues to be put under…
Showmax has released the trailer for its latest Nigerian Original drama series, Flawsome, ahead of its November 10 debut. Flawsome revolves around the lives of four friends, portrayed by Bisola Aiyeola, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja and Enado Odigie, as they navigate their personal and professional lives while bound by the flawed yet unbreakable ties they…
Popular Nigerian fashion designer, Yomi Casual, stirs reactions as he unveils his latest shirt design estimated to be worth a whopping $8900. The celebrity fashion designer took to his Instagram page to show off his newest design said to cost N7.1M. Taking to his page to roll out photos of the shirt with burnt marks…
Global Titans announced that Tiwa Savage to headline the ‘Global Titans Weigh In Concert’ on November 12, 2022. The ‘Queen of Afrobeat’ will perform live on the Coca-Cola Arena stage after the weigh in of heavy hitters Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather and YouTube sensation Deji for their epic ‘Global Titans Fight Night’ showdown the following night….
Famous Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, faces severe backlash after opening up about her divorce from her ex-husband, Daniel Ademinokan. It would be recalled that the second marriage of the actress to Daniel Ademinokan ended their union in 2020. Daniel had abandoned Doris Simon and took their only child along with him to the United States…
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti is now a Knight. The ‘Sorry Sorry’ singer was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters – Chevalier de l’Ordre d’Arts et Lettres – in France last weekend. The honour came for the Grammy nominee during an Afrobeat exhibition in Paris, France, known as Rebellion Afrobeat….
Thrilling new-age Ghanaian rapper, Black Sherif, has unveiled his first ever brand deal with cross-border payment app, Chipper Cash and joins Burna Boy as the second African act to become an ambassador to the company. Black Sherif had made the announcement via his Instagram account with a video campaign that featured him getting a cash…
Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston, as reported by TMZ Hip Hop. Law enforcement sources, and multiple witnesses, tell us the fatal incident went down shortly after 2:30 AM … that’s when cops got the call for a man shot at a bowling alley called 810 Billiards &…
Nigerian music star, Davido and his partner, Chioma have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, as reported by Vanguard. According to reports widely published in major news outlets, Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State. Ifeanyi who was born in 2019 was said to have been…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Danai Gurira teases an emotional arc for Okoye in Ryan Coogler’s upcoming sequel. Wakanda Forever will integrate Chadwick Boseman’s real-life passing by retiring the character of King T’Challa. The Kingdom of Wakanda must unite to battle Namor (Tenoch Huerta) in the wake of T’Challa’s death, while a new Black Panther…
