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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:
Cardi B isn’t pleased with Madonna after the latter made some comments via Instagram that angered the rapper, as reported by Marca. Through Instagram stories, the Grammy Award winner wanted to highlight the 30th anniversary of her book called Sex, which talked about open love. “Thirty years ago I published a book with naked pictures…
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder released the music video for his first single ‘Everytime’ with his stunning girlfriend Telli Swift in the lead role. As reported by Marca, the ‘Bronze Bomber’ began making music following his brutal knockout loss to Tyson Fury last October. Wilder released his first song, ‘Everytime’, in June, with brother…
Nigerian musician Oxlade, drops the official music video for his hit track “Ku Lo Sa“. This video was released after his energetic performance on A Colors Show and is directed by Aremu Olaiwola Qudus (Director K) Watch the video below:
Veteran singer, Wande Coal has reacted to discussions and speculations on Twitter regarding whether he’s a legendary singer or not. The bluebird app, Twitter which has proved itself to be a hotspot for controversial topics and opinions had given rise to discussions on Wande Coal’s status as a legend or not following the upload of…
Anti-Hero is the first single off Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights, but it has one strange line that has some fans confused. Taylor Swift just released her new album Midnights on October 21, and it’s already a record-breaking success. Midnights has earned widespread acclaim from professional critics and casual fans alike, with many praising its…
It has indeed been a barrage of congratulatory messages for the newly crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria! Ada Eme (Miss Abia) beat out 37 other contestants from around Nigeria for the coveted title and crown on Friday night, which aired live from Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. View this post on Instagram A…
Akon has finally explained how he accidentally gave French Montana a fake Hublot watch. In a video interview with Real 92.3’s The Cruz Show, which premiered on YouTube on Friday (Oct. 21), Akon addressed the fake watch controversy, saying he was unaware that he gifted French Montana a fake Hublot because—at the time—he wasn’t knowledgeable…
Nigerian singer Teniola Apata (Teni The Entertainer) has premiered her latest single titled “Trouble” on a COLORS Studio. The single is produced by Onaduja Yinka Reuben. Watch the video below:
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Wande Coal has announced that his debut album, “Mushin 2 Mo’Hits” is now available on all streaming platforms, 13 years after its release. He made this announcement earlier today on Twitter. The 16-full-track album was released in 2009 by Mo’Hits Records. Mushin 2 Mo’Hits features D’Prince, D’banj, K Switch, and Dr…
Without much fanfare, Drake and 21 Savage have announced their collaborative album, titled Her Loss, will be dropping next week, as reported by XXL Mag. Drake released the music video for the fan-favorite track “Jimmy Cooks,” featuring 21 Savage, and at the end of the visual, revealed in typographic letters, “HER LOSS – ALBUM BY…
As one case has reached a verdict, Cardi B (born Becalis Almanzar) finds herself back in court this week for another trial. This time, Almanzar’s team is defending her against plaintiff Kevin Brophy Jr. who claims an image of his back tattoo was used for the 2016 cover of Cardi’s Gangsta Bi**h Music Vol. 1…
Nigerian Grammy-award winning singer Burna Boy has received another Brit Certification in the UK with his smashing record ‘For My Hand’ which features UK’s hottest act Ed Sheeran. Nigerian international superstar, Burna Boy added another feather to his cap after ‘For My Hand’ received a silver certification. ‘For My Hand‘ which features the high-profile singer,…
Nothing prepared fans for the shocking revelation made by talented singer Johnny Drille on the five top charting and record-breaking songs he had, in fact, mixed and mastered. The singer, who has been spreading the energy of positivity with his latest song titled ‘My Friend’ stunned fans when he revealed that he had actually mixed…
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Eminem’s The Eminem Show, the superstar MC has announced a deluxe box set reissue of the album along with an exclusive line of merchandise, as reported by UDiscoverMusic. Alongside the album and merchandise, Eminem announced exclusive items for fans to purchase, like a framed and signed photo contact sheet,…
Life is a journey that must be undertaken in spite of how challenging the roads and accommodations are. On the road to his most anticipated project, TESLIM (The Energy Still Lives In Me) the album, Vector’s new single Insomnia takes us on a journey through his life, from his early experiences and lingering restlessness to…
British singer, Ed Sheeran, has opened up on collaborating with Afrobeat star, Fireboy DML on the remix of Peru and has shared some interesting facts on this cultural crossover. According to Ed Sheeran who’d been sold the idea for the remix by his late friend, he’d been in a collaborative phase when he’d hopped on…
Nicki Minaj is head over heels in love with being a mother. As reported on Yahoo Life, the “Super Freaky Girl” rapper, 39, opened up about her motherhood journey to Jada Pinkett Smith in Interview magazine, where she also talked about still being “Nicki” and the childhood fears she is working on through her son….
The second-year memorial of the END SARS protest that saw many Nigerians lose their lives in a walk for change and reforms in the now disbanded unit of the Nigerian Police Force, which was referred to as SARS, was held today, Thursday, October 20, 2022, and numerous artists have reacted to the memorial sharing their…
Nigerian singer, Davido and Puma began their ambassadorial relationship sometime around December 2021, appearing in different ads and their flagship store in Nigeria and even walking the Puma runway during New York Fashion week. Some days ago, Davido teased what seems to be a collaboration between Puma and his charity organization We Rise By Lifting…
