Multiple Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Tems has joined Wizkid as the only African and Nigerian artists to ever bag this award. Tems was crowned the best new artist at the Soul Train award 2022, making it her second win at the award ceremony and also making her the first and only female African artist…
Spider-Man: Far From Home causes yet more problems with the official MCU timeline on Disney+ as reported by Screenrant. The MCU’s Spider-Man films have been associated with a number of continuity problems in the shared universe, with Spider-Man: Homecoming incorrectly claiming it was set eight years after the events of The Avengers – when in…
A surreal photo shared on Zion Balogun’s Instagram page has thrown netizens into a frenzy of emotions. Zion is Wizkid’s third child and his first with his super manager and girlfriend, Jada Pollock. Pollock lives in the UK with Big Wiz; she is believed to be Wizkid’s favorite of all the women in the singer’s…
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has taken to social media to express his joy over latest update on colleague, Genevieve Nnaji. Recall that a few months ago Genevieve was said to have been admitted to a hospital in the US following an alleged mental health crisis. However, in a recent Instagram post, Uche claimed she…
Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death. “I’ll be reading each and…
Jennifer Lopez announced Friday morning that a new musical project, “This Is Me… Now,” is slated for release in 2023. It will be the singer’s first full-length effort in eight years as reported by Variety. Along with a video that shows her in her “This Is Me Then” era 20 years ago, morphing into the…
The music farm plot thickens as Nigerian star, Yemi Alade, reacts to Blaqbonez’s tweet on the issue. Yemi Alade had reacted by directly quoting Blaqbonez’s tweet by stating; “Never saw a ” realler ” tweet! Somebody pls frame this tweet for me. I want to hang it on my wall”. This had been as a…
Kanye West continues to make headlines and now he has released his first campaign video in his 2024 presidential run, and claims that former President Donald Trump insulted the mother of his children, Kim Kardashian. As reported by Marca, the exact words are censored in the video, so Trump’s insults continue to be a mystery,…
Gen Z superstar, Ayra Starr has sent a message to Nigerians as a follow-up to the wave of reactions that trailed her outfit choice at her last live performance. The singer who had performed on the 25th of November at the Flex Naija show organised by Meta had sarcastically apologised to Nigerians who had something…
A very interesting revelation about Shakira’s personal life has emerged from the singer’s appearance in a Barcelona court on Friday, where she is defending herself against alleged tax offences committed between 2012 and 2014. As reported by Marca, the Colombian is claiming that she wasn’t properly a resident in Spain until 2015, which is surprising…
Renowned Nigerian gospel artiste and music producer, Sammie Okposo has died at the age of 51. Currently, details surrounding his demise remain unknown but reports claim that the singer had slumped in his home in Lagos on the 25th of November. Sammie Okposo was popularly known for Gospel records like “Oluwa E Tobi”, “Omeriwo”, “Gratitude”…
Even though there is no explanation to what is taking place on Jennifer Lopez’s social media platforms, the star just deleted all her posts on Instagram. As reported by Marca, other social media accounts didn’t do this, only Instagram as her entire 226 million followers noticed. Absolutely no posts are left for anybody to see,…
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. Kizz Daniel, – Cough Odo (Official Video) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,…
In response to ongoing queries by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, which is currently investigating the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, both Sony and Microsoft have discussed the future of each company’s plans for the PlayStation and Xbox – and when to expect the next console generation. According to Microsoft, neither party is…
German-owned international sportswear brand Puma recently released a statement on their social media platforms announcing that its 2022 new style December launch with Davido had been cancelled. Puma, in their public statement released on social media, described the rescheduling as a difficult decision to take a necessary one. The Puma X Davido collaboration, according to…
GTA Online’s month-long Heists event concludes on November 30th, and Rockstar are setting the game’s community a challenge to steal a total of $2 trillion in-game over the next week. As reported by Rockpapershotgun, that would be double what GTA Online players managed during the last Heists Challenge two years ago, when the target was…
There’s been an uproar of excitement as Nollywood, and its followers gear up for a stately white wedding celebration between superstar actress Rita Dominic and her hubby Fidelis Anosike. As reported by Legit, the couple had their traditional wedding earlier in the year in Imo, the bride’s home state, while an event was made of…
Celebrated Hollywood actor, Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn’t get the part in Titanic, and it possibly would have been his fault. As reported by Screenrant, DiCaprio starred in the film, which proved to be a box office success — the movie’s currently the third high-grossing movie of all time worldwide — and cemented DiCaprio’s status as…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-writer and director Ryan Coogler shares an emotional open letter, thanking fans who saw the film in theaters as reported by Screenrant. The movie’s designated Certified Fresh on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. At the time of this writing, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has an 84 percent rating from critics…
Award-winning singer and performer BNXN fka Buju has made a stunning allegation and revelation of how some Nigerian artists attain the number one spot on the charts across all streaming platforms without people actually listening to the song. The singer revealed that some artists actually pay for their songs to be streamed to boost their…
South African heavyweight rapper, singer, and performer David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, revealed in a new freestyle why he refused to honour Sarkodie’s feature twice. In a fiery freestyle on Metro FM, the ace rapper, who is rumored to be releasing his new album “the spank daddy” in 2023, revealed how and…
Johnny’s Room 2022 was a tale of soulfulness and intimacy as Johnnie Walker treated fans of Johnny Drille to an amazing live performance at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island on the 13th of November 2022. Guests revelled in a night of nonstop fun, from riveting musical renditions by myriads of acts; A-list artistes Ric Hassani,…
Paramount finally reveals Top Gun: Maverick’s streaming release date. Tom Cruise returned to his iconic pilot role from 1986 earlier this year for the long-awaited sequel. As reported by Screenrant, Top Gun: Maverick surpassed all expectations in terms of its reception, both critically and financially. The sequel is one of the best-reviewed blockbusters of the…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Teni, has slammed online critics who commented on her weight loss. Teni, who was constantly a victim of body-shaming bullies online, recently shocked the public with her weight loss, which still had naysayers attributing the change to surgery. On November 22, 2022, the incredibly talented singer, who is also…
American rapper and businessman, Kanye West has confirmed he is not only running for president in 2024 but political provocateur, Milo Yiannopoulos is part of his campaign. Making one of the most controversial figures part of your campaign is a pretty major statement from Kanye. But most people who know the rapper are aware that…
Tribaverse, Ghana’s first music, arts, and culture festival centered on environmental awareness, will host its first edition at the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana, on January 1st, 2023. The Afrobeat festival seeks to create environmental awareness and solve climate change issues by exhibiting the richness and diversity of African culture. Proceeds from the festival will support…
On the latest instalment of the OK Diario podcast ‘Levantate OK’, the crew discussed when Angelina Jolie admitted she once hired a hitman to kill her. As reported by Marca, Brad Pitt’s ex-wife has suffered from mental health issues throughout her life, and on several occasions she has even considered suicide. However, she says she…
The third and final Avatar: The Way of Water trailer has arrived, previewing the RDA’s epic assault on the Metkayina clan. As reported by Screenrant, a sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, The Way of Water is written and directed once again by James Cameron, set more than a decade after the original…
Nigerian ace singers, dancers, and performers Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, gave a thrilling performance for their Lagos fans, and we have all the highlights. Tagged “P-Square 4Eva,” the event, which was organized by Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless, happened on the 20th of November 2022 at the Eko Convention Centre. Having kicked off…
The winners of the 2022 American Music Awards are officially in! The annual ceremony kicked off at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 20, with Wizkid, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Future, Drake, and Tems snagging awards. At the event, Wizkid was crowned Favorite Afrobeat Artiste, Future’s song “Wait For U,” which features…
After Brown was crowned Favorite Male R&B Artist at Sunday night’s ceremony, Rowland gave a speech on his behalf and thanked him for “making great R&B music.” As reported by BuzzFeed, the American Music Awards took place in LA on Sunday night, and the ceremony did not escape controversy. Early in the broadcast, Kelly Rowland…
It’s hard not to love and admire Miss Universe Ghana 2022, Engracia Afua K. Mofuman for her bold and daring outlook. Her Instagram page has become a source of inspiration for for those who admire her bald look. Bald heads are fierce, super stylish, have tons of character, and are considerably low-maintenance, making them a…
Chris Brown expressed anger that the American Music Awards cancelled his planned tribute to Michael Jackson. Jackson’s classic album, Thriller, came out 40 years ago in November. Brown told his 124 million Instagram followers that his planned performance to honor the King of Pop was nixed by the American Music Awards a few days ahead…
Award-winning female disc jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is reportedly engaged. The music star, in a viral video, said yes to her white professional Boxer boyfriend, Ryan Taylor, at a public concert, outside Nigeria. The Gelato crooner who appeared surprised when her boyfriend went on his kneels to pop the question followed…
Bose Ogulu, mom and manager to Burna Boy and co-founder of the Spaceship Collective which he’s signed to, has won the award for Manager Of The Year at the 2022 Artist And Manager Awards. Convened to give recognition to “talented individuals who pioneer and forge new pathways in the (music) industry,” the award had recognised…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has already outgrossed DC’s Black Adam. The new Marvel Cinematic Universe title, which will be the last theatrical release from Phase 4, came to theaters on November 11. As reported by Screenrant, the film follows how the various Wakandan characters introduced in the original film are handling the death of T’Challa,…
“King of Boys: The Return of the King” director, Kemi Adetiba has hinted at a sequel.She tweeted “KOB 3,” and it received over 500 comments and nearly 700 retweets in just 24 hours. You can tell everyone is already anticipating what is to come. “King of Boys” follows Alhaja Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale), a businesswoman…
Afrobeats star, Adekunle Gold is the cover star of the latest issue of Gaffer. In the cover story, the singer talks about his creative process, his start in music and how he’s mastered the art of channeling personal experience and emotion in his songwriting. Read excerpts from the interview below: On What he Has Learnt…
Fast X’s budget is reportedly the highest of any movie in the franchise, with a new report putting the number not far off of Avengers: Endgame’s. From humble beginnings back in the early 2000s, the Fast & Furious series is now one of the biggest action movie franchises still running today as reported by Screenrant….
Electrifying singer, Tems has added a new feather to her hat of achievements as she grosses a billion streams across all credits on Spotify. This report had come on the 16th of November from music data account, Chart Data as an indicator that an additional of the streams of all of Tems’ songs both as…
Smirnoff’s No Known Address makes a return on November 18th, hosting misfits to an evening of infamy at Hotel Smirnoff, a hotel situated somewhere in the bustling Lagos metropolis. Hotel Smirnoff’s location is secret and reserved only for those who embody the spirit of infamy. Hotel Smirnoff features state-of-the-art rooms, attitude-filled halls, infamous vibes, limitless…
Chris Hemsworth’s time as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be coming to a close, as the actor thinks his next appearance should be the end. As reported by Screenrant, Hemsworth’s Thor is one of the last remaining members of the original Avengers team in the MCU. Thor: Love and Thunder once again drastically…
Music superstars Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares are unleashing Tukoh Taka, the first-ever official FIFA Fan Festival anthem, to pump up the atmosphere at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as reported by The Peninsula Qatar. FIFA Sound – the game-changing initiative that combines the universal languages of music and football – collaborated with…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Inetimi Timaya Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has given his opinion as regards getting married. During a recent interview, the veteran singer, who is currently on the media circuit promoting his latest Afro-fusion single “Sweet Us,” expressed his thoughts on marriage. According to Timaya, the current generation, unlike the older generation,…
Reactions have continued to pour from Nigerians on social as Nigerian superstar, Wizkid played Davido’s song to further pay tribute following the demise of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. In a viral video trending online, Wizkid during his sold-out concert held at the Madison Square Garden in the United States of America, DJ Tunez played some…
Adesua Etomi-Wellington ‘Susu’ has released a new five-song EP called “Sue Me.” It runs just under 20 minutes, featuring the songs “Hold You Down,” “Dodged A Bullet” and “Champ’s Song,” which features Banky W. Listen to the new EP below or stream it here.
Just when we thought 2022 could not get any better for Asake, the YBNL signee bagged a notable deal which would make him the first Nigerian brand ambassador for the betting platform Parimatch. In an official statement released by the Head of PMI Nigeria, Ruby Chuku, she revealed that:“The entire team is excited about having…
Nigerian singer, Teni has released an Amapiano jam titled “Maitama” which features Mayorkun and South African artist Costa Titch. This track was produced by Jay Synths. Listen to the track below:
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 1 of Afro Ondaground. 1. The Cavemen. – Adaugo Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit….
Buzzing Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is currently the talk of the town after the ticket prices for his Lagos concert surfaced. The talented singer, who has been on fire since 2022 started, maintaining his stance as one of the hottest revelations the Nigerian music scene has ever seen, will be rounding…
