Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML drops his second single of the year “Yawa.’ The track is about shedding his worries this summer and living carefree with “no yawa” or “no problems”. The upbeat production blends traditional drums and a modern afro-pop cadence that aligns with his attitude of letting worries go and “giving it all on…
The movie follows a married couple almost divorcing who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a rainforest in Colombia. They will battle the elements of the jungle and must work together in order to survive. Watch the trailer below:
With Wizkid set to rewrite history with an iconic Tottenham Hotspur stadium concert in London, the biggest bird has made his first appearance at the stadium. London would be buzzing in July 2023 as Wizkid would be taking over the 80,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his ‘More Love Less Ego’ concert. The biggest bird made…
Popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has said she has never suffered heartbreak in a relationship. The mother of one disclosed this in a recent interview with reality star, Tacha, on Cool FM, Lagos.She said her latest heartbreak song, ‘Stranger’ wasn’t inspired by her personal experience, stressing that she is an ambassador…
Singer Tekno has shared a snippet of a new song fans should expect from him in the coming days. Award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Tekno has shared a snippet of a new song fans should expect from him in the coming days. This would be the singer’s first solo release of 2023, and it has…
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar, may treat his fans to some new music later this year, despite taking a year off. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, he gave a tantalizing glimpse into his upcoming sounds. While the exact timing of a new album or single remains uncertain, he did confirm an upcoming…
Bill Gates, who is currently in Nigeria, opened up on the popularity of Nigerian music while sharing his thoughts on Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy. Billionaire and founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who is currently in Nigeria following the inauguration of the president of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, shared his thoughts on what he…
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2baba, has disclosed why he built a multi-million naira music studio at the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The musician, during a breakfast chat organised by The 2baba Foundation in Lagos State, explained that he built the studio to reciprocate the kind gesture extended…
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, has recounted how movie producers wanted to exploit her curvaceous physique during the early stages of her career. The thespian said filmmakers wanted her to play slutty roles in movies because of her sexy body but she declined. She disclosed this in a recent interview with Sun Newspaper. The comic actress…
Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer, Emoseh Khamofu, better known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed the artists she would love to collaborate with. The multi-talented music star said she looks forward to working with Asake, Seyi Vibez, Ayra Starr, Tems, and controversial singer, Portable. She disclosed this in a recent interview with Max 102.3 FM, Lagos. She…
Pierce Brosnan first appeared in the James Bond franchise in 1995. Golden Eye was the first film in which Brosnan agreed to play the famous spy. The Irish actor was one of the best actors who has portrayed James Bond and went on to play the charming spy in four films. The Black Adam actor…
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has announced new concert dates for her Eras Tour, expanding her performances across Asia, Australia, and Europe until summer 2024. The tour, initially comprising over 50 dates, has now grown to more than 100, with the international leg commencing in Mexico City in August this year, followed by a break until…
Actor Jonathan Majors’ domestic violence case is set to go to trial on August 3, as a Manhattan judge decided, potentially impacting his Hollywood career. Majors’ accuser alleges he engaged in physical violence, including pulling her finger, twisting her arm, striking and cutting her ear, and pushing her into a vehicle during a March incident…
One of the biggest films of the fall will surely be Challengers, a tennis drama directed by Luca Guadagnino (who made Call Me By Your Name). The movie features a love triangle between characters played by Zendaya, Josh O’Connor (of The Crown fame), and Mike Faist (who starred in West Side Story). Here’s everything we…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson takes on the role of a formidable hunter in the thrilling first trailer for Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter.” The upcoming film delves into the origin story of the Marvel character, Kraven, who is known for his pursuit of Spider-Man and his affiliation with the Sinister Six supervillain team. Part of Sony Pictures’ Marvel…
The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has called for the arrest of a popular skit maker known as ‘Trinity Guy.’ The FPRO ordered the arrest after he ignored initial warnings to skit makers to regulate their pranks as they endanger Nigerian lives. Sharing an extreme prank video of Trinity Guy via…
Iyanya has reacted to the claims made by Yvonne Nelson on how he cheated on her with Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh. Nigerian singer and performer Iyanya has responded to a revelation made by popular Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson in her newly released book titled “I am not Yvonne Nelson,” about how the ‘Your Waist’ singer…
Bad Bunny and other music industry stars, including Pitbull, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift, are seeking to have a copyright infringement lawsuit thrown out of court. Lawyers representing Bad Bunny filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the disputed musical elements are not eligible for copyright protection. The lawsuit was filed by Jamaican…
Shatta Wale has reacted to the shocking revelation made by actress Yvonne Nelson on how she was pregnant and also aborted the baby for Sarkodie. Ghanaian artist Shatta Wale has reacted to the revelation made by popular Gollywood actress Yvonne Nelson in her newly released book titled “I am not Yvonne Nelson,” published on Sunday,…
Popular American rapper Milton Powell, professionally known as Big Pokey, is dead.The 45-year-old singer collapsed on stage while performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday night. Footage from the event showed the Houston-born rapper with a mic in his hand, speaking with a DJ on stage when he exhaled heavily, tripped, and fell….
Popular comedienne, Real Warri Pikin, has revealed that her suicidal attempt made her venture into the crib-cracking business. She said she took the decision in a bid to motivate others who are going through similar challenges. It should be recalled that Real Warri Pikin revealed that she contemplated suicide several times between 2017/2018 because of…
Russell Simmons’ daughters and ex-wife have taken to Instagram to make disturbing claims about the music mogul’s alleged emotional abuse and increasing volatility. Father’s Day brought forth complicated emotions for Ming and Aoki Simmons, as well as their mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, leading each of them to express their grievances with Russell, their father and…
The Afro-fusion superstar is about to release his fifth studio album this summer. Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and performer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has announced the official title of his next album. The award-winning singer, who recently signed a management deal with American multinational music recording label Def Jam, is about to…
Davido has responded to a tweet about him dying by a social media user following Burna Boy’s concert cancellation in The Netherlands. Award-winning singer and performer David Adeleke, who is popularly known as Davido, has responded to a post made by a social media user talking about his burial following the ongoing debate on social…
Temi Otedola, the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has slammed popular social media commentator Daniel Regha over his recent comment on her engagement. We reported that Daniel Regha had, in a tweet, questioned why the billionaire’s daughters, DJ Cuppy and Temi Otedola, got engaged if they had no plans of tying the knot within…
Following the cancellation of his concert in the Netherlands, singer Burna Boy has announced a new concert date for his fans. Grammy award-winning singer and performer, Burna Boy, has announced a new date for his ‘Love Damini’ concert in the Netherlands, which the singer cancelled due to circumstances beyond his control. The concert scheduled to…
Singer Bebe Rexha experienced a frightening incident at a concert in New York on Sunday night when she was struck in the head by a phone, prompting her to be rushed off stage. Bebe Rexha shared a TikTok video showing her bruised face and bandaged head, reassuring her fans that she is okay. The alleged…
In a thrilling revelation for action film enthusiasts, the highly anticipated movie trailer for “Heart of Stone” has been unleashed, sending shockwaves of excitement through the industry. Set for release on August 11, the trailer offers a glimpse into the captivating world of espionage, led by the dynamic duo of Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan….
The COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 brought forth a surge of creativity, with Nigerian creatives finding innovative ways to showcase their talents. Streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok became their stages, allowing them to reach a wider audience. Despite limited resources and restricted movement, these young artists embraced alternative and unconventional styles of self-expression, using smartphones…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Davido, has revealed that he is currently building a mansion for himself and his wife, chef Chioma, at the highbrow Eko Atlantic city, Lagos. The music star disclosed this while appearing on the latest episode of Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN. Davido said if he were to…
Netflix’s highly anticipated reality show spinoff of the hit series Squid Game, titled Squid Game: The Challenge, finally has a confirmed streaming date. After more than a year since its initial announcement and amid reports of concerning conditions during production, Netflix revealed during its Tudum livestream event that the show will premiere in November. Alongside…
Popular Nollywood actor, Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu has won the Best Actor Award at the 2023 The African Film Festival, TAFF for his role in an Ugandan collaborative film, ‘Kafacoh’. Other winners at the awards ceremony include Cameroonian actress, Stephanie Tum who won the Best Actress Award for her role in the movie ‘When the Levees…
The Recording Academy, organisers of Grammy Awards, has come under heavy criticism on social media for referring to Nigerian afrobeat superstar, Wizkid as an “up-and-coming artist.” The American award organisers had written Wizkid’s name under a post that read: “Who is an up-and-coming Black artist everyone should have on their radar?” shared via their Instastory….
Colombian pop star Shakira has revealed the most romantic thing she has ever done in her life.Shakira said that the most romantic thing she has ever done in her life was when she once stopped a plane to give her former partner and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique a kiss. The singer had a well-documented long-term…
Nigerian singer CKay, has attributed the global success of afrobeat hit songs to the trailblazing effects of the music of Tekno and Runtown. He stated this via his Twitter handle on Friday, June 16, 2023, affirming that someday in the future, the Nigerian music industry would sit at a roundtable to talk about the importance…
According to Eva Longoria, one of the co-stars of the long-running television series “Desperate Housewives,” the show would face cancellation in today’s era due to its racy and controversial themes. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Longoria expressed her belief that the show, which aired from 2004 to 2012, contained storylines that would cause outrage in current…
Asake has joined Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artists to achieve this phenomenal feat on the UK Charts. In just 24 hours after the release of his second studio album, ‘Work Of Art,’ YBNL singer Asake has joined Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artist in history to unlock this record on the UK…
Nigerian Megastar Omah Lay, has released the deluxe version of his debut album ‘Boy Alone’.He released the new album on June 15, 2023. The deluxe version comes off the back of the release of ‘Soso’ remix featuring Ozuna which was his first release of 2023. Since he broke into the scene in 2020 with his…
Kourtney Kardashian has shared exciting news with her 222 million Instagram followers—she and Blink-182 drummer, Travis Barker, are expecting their first child together. The 44-year-old Kardashian confirmed the pregnancy, revealing that she and Barker, 44, got married last year. During a Blink-182 concert at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday night, Kourtney Kardashian…
Asake, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, takes listeners on a captivating musical journey with his second album, ‘Work of Art.’ Seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary African music, Asake delivers a celebration of success and community through his innovative sound. The album opens with the meditative track “Olorun,” where Asake pays homage to the Supreme Being…
The ongoing rivalry between two renowned Nigerian Afrobeat icons, Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) and Davido (David Adeleke), continues to generate buzz within the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, Davido reignited the feud by asserting that he achieved fame before Burna Boy, referring to him as a “new cat” in the Nigerian music scene. Davido…
Popular Nollywood actress and producer, Destiny Etiko has publicly called out her colleague, Ruby Orjiakor over an alleged unpaid debt. Destiny, who made the call in a video shared on her Facebook page on Friday, dragged Ruby for a breach of contract and refusal to shoot her movie after payment. In the 6-minute clip Destiny…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has picked a favourite between the two greatest active footballers, Christiano Rolando and Lionel Messi. In a chat with Red Radio, Wizkid was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo and after dilly-dallying, he eventually picked Ronaldo. He said, “I don’t watch football [laughs]. Ronaldo, I guess.” Asked who he…
Disney’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Christine McCarthy has stepped down from her position and taking a family medical leave of absence. Effective July 1, Kevin Lansberry, currently the CFO of Parks, Experiences, and Products, will assume the role of interim CFO. Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed high regard for McCarthy, stating, “Christine McCarthy is one…
Indian chef Lata Tondon has reacted after Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, displaced her as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. We had earlier reported that Guinness World Records certified Hilda as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual on Tuesday…
Nigeria’s tallest man and actor, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, is dead. The 48 years old died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday night after a prolonged sickness. The news of his death was made known on Thursday, in a tweet by popular Twitter influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke. Announcing Agoro’s death, Adegoke tweeted; “Nigerian tallest…
Pixar Animation Studios has released a trailer for Carl’s Date. Opening exclusively in theaters on Friday, June 16, in front of Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, Carl’s Date marks a return to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy®…
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed that Portuguese football prodigy Cristiano Rolando is his “very good friend.” He disclosed this while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the ABTalks podcast, hosted by Anas Bukhash. Davido, who made history as the first Nigerian artiste to perform at the FIFA World Cup…
Famous Afrobeat singer Davido, has narrated the negative impact of his fame on his loved ones. Davido made this disclosure while admitting that being famous has some perks. Speaking in a recent episode of the ABtalks podcast, the singer explained that while he enjoys the advantages that come with fame, it has had a number…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has described those advising his wife, Zainab, to dump him over his infidelity as “bitter advisers.” The ‘Zazu’ crooner, who recently welcomed his fifth child with his fourth baby mama, actress Ashabi, claimed he has slept with many of the women advising his wife to divorce…
