Cartel Music head honcho, Tekno steps out once again with a brand new single entitled, Pay. It comes shortly after his previous release, the Cool Boy-produced ‘After Party.’ Tekno is having an impressive year in 2022. From his involvement in one of the hottest songs of 2022 – the Kizz Daniel-led ‘Buga,’ to churning out…
Early Black Panther: Wakanda Forever box office projections are predicting lower numbers than the first movie. In 2018, Marvel’s Black Panther grossed $700 million at the domestic box office, blowing away expectations and setting records. It became the highest-grossing film directed by a black filmmaker, the highest-grossing film of 2018, and its $1.3 billion worldwide…
Nigeria is clearly blessed with an awesome lot of talents and Mavin Records has once again showcased this by activating several talents such as Ayra Starr’s brother, Milar and producer, Andre Vibez into the record label. This activation which launched producers and songwriters from the label’s academy was announced by Don Jazzy on social media…
Lil Wayne has put his Miami mansion on the market for an asking price of $29.5 million. As reported by TMZ, Lil Wayne is looking for a buyer for his posh abode on Allison Island in the swank neighborhood of La Gorce in North Beach of Miami. Tunechi had the home built in 2017. According…
Nigerian rave of the moment, Asake, has sold-out the priority list tickets for his concert at the 02 Academy in London in record time. The talented singer, who is currently on his “Mr. Money with The Vibe USA Tour,” recently announced that he will make a stop in the United Kingdom and will perform in…
Daniel Craig wanted to kill off James Bond since Casino Royale came out, say producers. As reported by Screenrant, Craig’s memorable run as 007 ended in explosive fashion during the climax of last year’s No Time To Die. Now the venerable secret agent film series finds itself without a lead actor, and looking at a…
Starring Sambasa Nzeribe, Nimi Adekanmbi, and Osas Okonyon, “EFF’D (Blighted Dreams in Shades of Magenta),” the thriller tells the story of Ore who sets out for an evening romp at the secret apartment of powerful Lagos politician Kola Roberts. As the night unfolds, Ore’s refusal to heed her best friend’s warning leads to a horrifying…
The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial came to a close in June and was one of the most talked-about events of the year. It attracted a lot of attention and is now going to be turned into a movie because people are clearly not over it. The trailer for the film, Hot Take: The…
Prince Harry has been left rocked by the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and is now eager to ensure his upcoming Netflix show is edited to reflect those feelings, as reported by Marca. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, hadn’t been on the best of terms with the Royal Family after Markle’s comments…
Bella Shmurda has released a new single titled “Philo (Put It In).” The singer known for his conscious music with street sensibilities and mass appeal features Omah Lay on this song. The single produced by Krizbeat is a ride-or-die love single that sees both Bella Shmurda and Omah Lay deliver stellar verses. “Philo (Put It…
Magnolia Pictures and Magnet Releasing have revealed the trailer for Hunt with Emmy winner Lee Jung-Jae (Squid Game) stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut. The Korean spy thriller, which premiered at Cannes earlier this year, stars the Squid Game actor as KCIA Foreign Unit chief tasked with uncovering a spy deeply embedded within…
Social media personality and dance sensation, Poco Lee has congratulated his friend, former school mate cum prolific singer, Bella Shmurda on the acquisition of a mansion. Poco Lee who had expressed his joy regarding Bella Shmurda’s latest latest acquisition had gone ahead to spread the news with a short video of the singer’s house with…
Nigerian music star, Reekado Banks has lost his mother to the cold hands of death. Reekado made this known via a post on his Instagram page. Although he did not disclose the cause of her death, he called on Nigerians to put his family in their prayers. She is survived by her husband, children, and…
Timothée Chalamet reunites with Call Me by Your Name director Luca Guadagnino in the first trailer for “Bones and All,” an upcoming horror-romance thriller set to premiere in theaters this November. As reported by Polygon, the film stars Chalamet as Lee, a young serial killer who falls in love with Maren (Taylor Russell), a runaway…
YBNL music star, Asake is set to take his musical game a notch higher as he has announced the official date for his concert at the 02 Academy in London. The talented singer, who is currently on his “Mr. Money with The Vibe USA Tour,” will also be making a stop in the United Kingdom….
South African comedian and TV host, Trevor Noah has announced that he will be leaving “The Daily Show.” He made the announcement during Thursday’s episode of the Comedy Central late-night series saying to a stunned audience, “I realised after seven years, my time is up, but in the most beautiful way, honestly.” It should be…
The latest guest to join English journalist, comedian and YouTuber, Amelia Dimoldenberg for a “Chicken Shop Date” is Nigerian Afrobeat star, Rema! Amelia playfully quizzes Rema about making bangers, his riches, and his favourite animal as they sit down for a conversation in Sam’s on Kilburn Lane. Rema and Amelia also talked about drinking, soundgasms,…
Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has reacted to Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ hitting number one spot on the Apple Music Top 100 Songs Kenya charts. ‘Rush’ also holds the number one position on the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs charts just as the music video for Ayra starr’s first single in 2022 dropped to the…
Today, HBO released the first big trailer for the upcoming Last Of Us live-action TV series. The show stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. No specific release date has been shared by HBO, but it will be premiering sometime in 2023. In the trailer, we see many scenes that appear to…
Nigerian music star and Mavin act, Ayra Starr comes through with the much-awaited remix to her viral hit song “Bloody Samaritan,” which features features veteran American songstress, Kelly Rowland. It also serves as a track off her forthcoming Deluxe version of her debut Album “19 & Dangerous”. Listen below.
Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane recently voiced his way into the news as he called out award-winning singer, Davido on social media over a certain unpaid debt and has not ceased calling out to the singer. According to the singer, Davido allegedly owes him for his contribution to one of his songs. Taking the energy to…
Nigerian rap sensation, Morachi has survived a close shave with death after his his Range Rover SUV exploded on a highway. The performing artist shared the depressing news on his Instagram page to the surprise of fans and friends. Morachi was grateful for surviving the auto crash adding that it was God that prevented him…
Niyi Akinmolayan’s production company, Anthill Studios, has released the first teaser for its star-studded blockbuster, “Palava,” after months of building anticipation. In the family comedy, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) plays Osa Wonda, a high-life musician on the verge of a resurgence. On the eve of his 60th birthday, his life and family are turned upside down…
American supermodel Hailey Bieber has addresses claims of stealing her husband, Justin Bieber from his ex, Selena Gomez. During an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast this week, Hailey was asked if she was ever at some point with Justin Bieber while he was with Selena. In her response, she disclosed that she has received tons…
Controversial media personality Daddy Freeze (born Ifedayo Olarinde,) and Benedicta Elechi, his longtime partner and baby mama, have finally tied the knot. Family and close friends of the couple attended the pair’s covert wedding ceremony in the UK. Benedict chose a green outfit that highlighted her curves and revealed her cleavage instead of the traditional…
Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor best known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died at the age of 59. As reported by Variety, the rapper’s longtime manager, Jarel Posey confirmed the news of his death noting that Coolio died around 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday afternoon. According to TMZ, Coolio was found…
Nigerian singer, Skales has unveiled “Player Days,” off his greatly lauded fourth studio album “Sweet Distractions,” and one of his most introspective tracks ever made. Shot and directed by Scar Productions, the video celebrates the singer’s love for his wife, featuring live scenes taken from their wedding ceremony which took place in Lagos on September…
The final trailer for Paramount Pictures’ upcoming horror flick Smile has arrived. Smile tells the story of a young doctor who is hunted by an unknown evil that presents itself through a ghastly smile. As reported by Collider, the film is the directorial debut of writer and director Parker Finn and is based on his…
Ayra Starr has delivered the official music video for her recent hit single “Rush.” “Rush” is co-produced by Andre Vibez and Hoops. The video is shot and directed by the one and only TG Omori. Watch the music video below.
Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy could barely hold back her excitement as she officially graduated from Oxford University. The graduand who has enrolled for a master’s in African Studies took to her Twitter page to share the news with her fans. According to Cuppy, although she didn’t get a distinction or merit, she is…
Nigerian heavyweight singer, Davido, has been on the receiving end of support from Nigerians who have tipped him to be nominated for a new category in the Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy had earlier confirmed that plans are currently being considered to create a category for Afrobeat at the Grammy awards. It was also revealed…
Nigerian rave singer, Burna Boy has been in heavy rotation all through 2022 and he looks to keep the run going through the rest of the year with the release of the music video for the song “It’s Plenty.” The track was favoured by fans and critics alike as one of the standout tracks from…
Sensational Afrobeat singer Wizkid is back in the news after gifting his official disc jockey, DJ Tunez a brand new Rolex watch. The excited DJ took to his Twitter page to share the news with his fans. DJ Tunez thanked the award-winning singer for the luxurious gift after receiving the package. He shared a picture…
Nigerian talented singer, songwriter and performer, Tems as found her way back to the headlines and this time, it is on the strength of giving a thrilling performance at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Ghana. The award-winning songstress, whose 2022 has been amazing, having won two awards at the 2022 BET Awards, received nominations…
A new promo for Black Adam finds Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson taking a huge punch from Aldis Hodge’s Justice Society of America leader, Hawkman. Released courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, the new footage teases the battle between Black Adam and the JSA and ends with a line of dialogue that quite neatly describes Johnson’s antihero…
On the heels of their hiring, new details about Final Destination 6 directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein delivered their perfect pitch to get the job, as reported by Screenrant. Created by Jeffrey Reddick and based on a script not picked up for The X-Files, the horror franchise revolves around a protagonist who has…
With the release of FIFA 23, Afrobeat has taken centre stage as made manifest in the choice of soundtrack for the game. FIFA 23, like the previous version of the game, will have two distinct soundtracks: one for the entire game and another designed exclusively for Volta mode. The soundtrack for FIFA 23 will, as…
Contemporary highlife singer, Teni and Alté music flagbearer, Santi joined forces and fanbases as they chummed it up on Santi’s livestream. The livestream which had taken place on interactive livestream site, Twitch and typically features different sessions from gaming, music previews and freestyles had featured Teni as a guest on Santi’s channel. The two singers…
Award-winning singer and songwriter Lil Kesh has taken to his social media account to share a snippet of an unreleased song with fans. This is something that has been highly anticipated by fans following the massive success of his hit song ‘Don’t Call Me’ which featured Zinoleesky. The former YBNL signee has his eyes set…
AMC+ has unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of its gritty crime thriller Gangs of London, a series all about the power struggles between the international crime families that run the titular city and the undercover policeman working within the criminal underbelly. As reported by Collider, the new trailer sets up the various factions…
The Recording Academy has confirmed that plans are currently being considered to create a category for Afrobeat at the Grammy awards. This was confirmed by the CEO of the recording academy Harvey Manson Jr. while addressing the press in Ghana. Harvey Manson confirmed that the recording academy had a listening session with major players in…
Ohio rapper, Q Money has been found guilty of murder in the 2019 shooting death of Calvin Alexander Chappell. As reported by XXL, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a 12-person jury found Q Money, born Qamar Akee Williams, guilty of two counts of felony murder, one count of malice murder, one count…
The NFL just announced that multi award-winning singer, Rihanna, will perform at Super Bowl LVII’s halftime show, as reported by Marca. Rihanna confirmed the rumours by posting a picture on his social media channels with a football announcing the news. The singer and businesswoman didn’t caption the image, but everyone understood the message. The football…
Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has worked her way into musical recognition as made manifest with her song, ‘Rush’ climbing to the top of Apple Music top songs’ charts. This comes after the record had moved from the fourth position to the third on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 100 charts. ‘Rush’ has now officially toppled Asake’s…
Nigerian music star, Wizkid has broken set a new record with his much loved album, “Made In Lagos.” As at today, Made in Lagos has surpassed 500 million streams on global music platform, Spotify. Wizkid’s fourth studio album is titled Made in Lagos. The 30th of October 2020 saw its release by RCA Records and…
A lot of new Marvel stuff was shown during Disney’s D23 Expo earlier this month. Quite a few of the trailers were for the in-house fans only, one of which was a very first look at Loki season two. However, as reported by The Gamer, some crude footage shot on an attendee’s phone has found…
When Netflix’s Outer Banks was released in 2020, the show was not much a treasure hunt tale but rather an escape pod for many trapped in the grip of a pandemic. The teen drama has gone on in the subsequent years to amass a devoted following. After the announcement of a third season and the…
Nigerian superstar singer, Tems had quite an engaging moment at the Global Citizen Festival in Ghana where she talked about why she always promotes gender equality. As fans cheered on, Tems was asked why she always promotes gender equality in her song and podcast by the hosts. The singer said in response that she promotes…
PlayStation has released its first teaser trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PC, as reported by Gamespot. The teaser trailer only runs about 30 seconds long, and a small disclaimer at the beginning does note the footage shown is in alpha, but despite that, everything is looking buttery smooth so far. No particular features…
The spectacular moment in which American singer, Usher, brought out Nigerian act, Oxlade on stage is currently trending. The Nigerian entertainment industry is rapidly dominating, and constantly placing not only Nigeria but Africa on the global map. Just days after Oxalde was pulled up on stage by Wizkid at the Accor Arena Usher does the…
