Nigerian music star, D’banj, has reacted to the news of his arrest in Abuja. As reported by The ,Whistler, the music star was arrested and detained on Tuesday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly diverting money meant for N-Power beneficiaries. But in a statement released by his management…
Nigeria rapper Zilla Oak has delivered a new track he calls ‘Rap Is Dead’ which is a response to Wizkid’s comments regarding Hip Hop and Nigerian rappers. In an interview with 10 Magazine UK, Wizkid commented that Hip Hop is dead and he’s bored of the similarity in beat and delivery. The comment drew a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Netflix has dropped the official trailer for its first Nigerian young adult show titled “Far From Home.” Produced in partnership with Inkblot Productions, the five-part series concluded principal photography earlier this year and is primed for a December 16, 2022, global release as reported by BellaNaija. Created by Chinaza Onuzo and Dami Elebe, with the…
Dolly Parton wishes she hadn’t chosen such a good song to lock away for 30 years as reported by Music News. In her book Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, the country music icon revealed she had penned and recorded a new track but locked it away in a box at her Dollywood theme park in…
After a very long wait, the closing chapter to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy is almost here. As reported by the CNN, the first trailer for “GOTG Vol. 3” dropped on YouTube, after premiering at Brazil Comic Con, again revealing the group of unlikely heroes who have relatively esoteric origins in the Marvel comic…
The official Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer has been released, providing the first look at the franchise’s new Beast Wars characters. As reported by Screenrant, the seventh installment in the Transformers movie franchise is taking the story in a new direction after Bumblebee. Michael Bay is no longer involved with the franchise as Steven…
The divorce proceedings between celebrity couple, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is gradually nearing a final close. The reality TV star and rapper both reached a settlement, nearly two years after their split.Their terms of settlement include joint legal and physical custody of their shared children, North West, 9, Saint, 7, Chicago, 4, and Psalm,…
A new look at Indiana Jones 5 has officially arrived, showing Harrison Ford’s return as his iconic character Indiana Jones. Following the divisive fourth installment of the franchise, Harrison Ford is returning one more time to play Indiana Jones. Steven Spielberg developed Indiana Jones 5 but eventually handed the directing job to Logan’s James Mangold….
Will Smith revisited his infamous Oscar night for the first time in his first major TV interview since slapping Chris Rock onstage last March as reported by Kbia. Speaking to Trevor Noah on the Daily Show on Monday night, Smith described how he “just lost it” over Rock’s joke about Smith’s wife’s hair. “That was…
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has cried out on social media after her belongings were ransacked and her money stolen from a hotel room in Abidjan. The self-styled “Mama Africa” was in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, last weekend for the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND). Alade shared the unpleasant experience in an Instagram post, saying that…
Cardi B has revealed that she has been feeling hopeless trying to make her hubby happy again following Takeoff’s demise. Recall that on November 1, Gistreel reported the unfortunate passing of Migos rapper, Takeoff. The 28-year-old was said to have been shot at a bowling alley following an argument that ensued. In a Twitter voice…
“Organize! Every other day I organize.” It’s all excitement and exhilaration on social media as Asake unveils one of the highly anticipated videos of the year. Asake’s run in 2022 has been nothing short of an astronomical success. Without a doubt, he is a serious candidate for the artist of the year conversation. His debut…
Will Smith addresses how his infamous Oscars moment might affect the popularity of his upcoming movie Emancipation. As reported by Screenrant, Smith suffered a major career blow in the wake of the incident at this year’s Oscars. During the same ceremony when he received his first Best Actor award, the veteran performer instead found backlash…
Nigerian iconic singer and performer, Burna Boy recently sold out at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and news of his ticket sales earnings has surfaced. The heavyweight singer who made history on April 28, 2022, by becoming the first African and Nigerian to headline and sell-out at the historic venue gave a thrilling, mind-blowing, and…
Given Rita Dominic Anosike‘s drop-dead gorgeous traditional bridal ensembles in April this year, we wouldn’t expect anything less than a fashion display for her white wedding as reported by BellaNaija Style. And the multi-hyphenate didn’t disappoint — she chose not one, not two, but three opulent gowns for her and her husband Fidelis Anosike‘s North…
It’s been four years since Cardi B has dropped a new project, and fans are wondering why it’s taking her so long to drop a new albm. Recently, the Bronx rapper responded to criticism from fans for not dropping her new album or embarking on a tour. A fan recently retweeted a video from TikTok…
Yellowstone fans are getting an official glimpse at another chapter in the Dutton family’s story as reported by People. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren gave viewers a new look at their characters Jacob and Cara Dutton when Paramount+ dropped the first trailer for 1923, a Yellowstone origin story, during Sunday’s episode of the parent series…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Wizkid, has hinted that he will be headlining a show at an iconic stadium in the United Kingdom. The Afrobeats superstar, who recently held a sold-out headline concert at the 20,000-capacity Accor Arena in Paris, France, and followed-up with another sold-out concert at New York’s largest indoor arena, Madison…
Itching to get a glimpse of the combat gameplay for Firaxis’ Marvel’s Midnight Suns before it arrives next month? You’ve got it in a new combat overview trailer for the game, which is coming from the folks behind the rebooted XCOM series. As reported by Bloody Disgusting, while you might think that because of their…
Music sensation Rihanna left onlookers spellbound with her chic appearance while attending the Imagine reggae show in her native Barbados with boyfriend A$AP Rocky on Friday night. As reported by The Onlookers, the Diamonds singer looked sensational as she posed in a bold red minidress featuring multiple midriff cutouts while adding inches to her height…
Burna Boy is putting finishing touches on his plans to headline a show at the London Stadium and has updated his plans with a photo of himself at the iconic venue. The singer who had previously announced his plans to headline shows at three different stadium had doubled down on his plans with a photo…
A contemporary pop artist known for transforming The Simpsons in his art says he could take action against Cardi B for recreating his work in a Halloween Instagram post. As reported by Insider, Italian artist aleXsandro Palombo claims Cardi B was never authorized to use his art for her Oct. 31 post, in which the…
Nigerian ace singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made his first appearance in public after an unfortunate incident that recently happened to his family. The DWM frontline act has been away from the public eye following the tragic loss of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, in a pool accident. The award-winning singer, who also…
