Colombian singer Shakira is back in the spotlight at a World Cup. The artist is the queen of the tournament and 2022 wasn’t going to see that change. She is due to participate in the tournament’s related festivities for the fourth time. As reported by Marca, Shakira’s career at the World Cup began in 2006…
Nigerian award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he has other paths he wants to explore away from music. Speaking with American fashion and culture magazine, Flaunt, the Grammy-nominated singer spoke in detail about his career, family, future plans, and other interesting topics. Asked about other things he…
Losing co-star and friend Chadwick Boseman made Black Panther: Wakanda Forever actor Lupita Nyong’o look at life and job differently. As reported by Winter Is Coming, losing Chadwick Boseman in 2020 was a shock to everyone, including his fellow cast and crew members from Black Panther. Several actors and writer-director Ryan Coogler have talked about…
Earlier in 2022,Bruce Willis was unfortunately diagnosed with a degenerative language disorder known as aphasia, as reported by Marca. His family announced he needed to step down from his film career and won’t likely return.Updates from his wife Emma have been constant on social media but we hadn’t heard about any of his friends from…
A Jake Paul vs. Andrew Tate fight might actually happen … the two came face-to-face and are negotiating terms for a fight, according to The Problem Child. As reported by TMZ, Paul – an undefeated cruiserweight boxer – and the former kickboxing champ met up at the PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani’s Kamani Club in Dubai….
The new Marvel movie—starring Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, and Winston Duke—is now in theaters. As reported by Gizmodo, it all changes during the end credits. Since the beginning, Marvel Studios has put scenes during and after its credits to keep fans in the seats and tease what’s to come. It’s where Nick Fury debuted, where…
Tick tock, Mr. Wick. The time has run out, and the all new trailer for the much anticipated John Wick 4 from Lionsgate is live! As reported by JoBlo, Keanu Reeves returns in the titular role in the action franchise that, despite being released years apart, all takes place within a couple of weeks. Although…
Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her failed attempts to get pregnant, saying she has “zero regrets” about a difficult period in her life, as reported by CNN. Speaking to journalist Danielle Pergament for an Allure magazine cover story, Aniston recounted how she had “gone through really hard sht” in her late 30s and 40s,…
Famous Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has disclosed plans to change his song’s lyrics. While revealing this in his recent interview with Guardian UK, Wizkid said, “Now I am more careful with what I put in my songs because my kids listen to my songs.”Following his new album, More…
A look-alike of the famous Afrobeat singer, Asake a.k.a Mr Money, has lamented the experience of getting cornered by fans who restricted his movement simply because he refused to “dash” them money. A video making rounds on the internet space captured the moment an individual who had an uncanny resemblance with Asake was mistaken as…
First-time nominee Lainey Wilson topped the list of nominees going into the CMA Awards and ended the night with major wins, including new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year.The emotional Wilson declared in one acceptance speech: “I know I’m new to a lot of folks, but I won’t let y’all all down….
In a difficult but necessary decision, Davido has postponed his most-anticipated A.W.A.Y festival till November 2023. This new development comes following the tragic death of his beloved first son, Ifeanyi David Adeleke, who passed on in October 2022. Ifeanyi was said to have drowned in his dad’s swimming pool in Banana Island. All efforts to…
Nigerian actress and reality TV star, Rachel Edward Akowe, has released her latest project titled ‘Mist.’ The short film made its debut on November 9, 2022, at the 11th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). ‘Mist’ offers a unique perspective on gender-based violence, showing the untold story of this important issue. Unlike most…
Fashion and style enthusiasts worldwide can once again look forward to experiencing extraordinary fashion moments at the 2022 Guaranty Trust (GTCO) Fashion Weekend scheduled to hold on November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. GTCO Fashion Weekend is a free business platform that combines elements of global…
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…
