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…
The search area for the missing submarine in the quest to see the Titanic wreck site has been doubled by rescuers. Additional boats and underwater vehicles are being deployed as the search enters a critical phase. The sub is estimated to have only a few hours of oxygen remaining, potentially running out by around 10:00…
Stockton Rush, 61 and CEO of OceanGate and one of five people on the missing submersible in the North Atlantic, has gained a reputation as a modern-day Jacques Cousteau—an adventurous nature lover and visionary. A Disregard for Regulations Rush has pursued his deep-sea exploration dream with unwavering enthusiasm and a disregard for regulations, a pattern…
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…
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has filed a lawsuit against the company for over $1 billion, as revealed in a copy of the lawsuit seen by Reuters and filed with Lebanon’s public prosecutor. The lawsuit, filed on May 18, accuses Nissan, two other companies, and 12 individuals of various crimes, including defamation, slander, libel, and…
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…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed his intention to invest in India “as soon as humanly possible” following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York. Musk emphasized Modi’s interest in India and the push for significant investments from Tesla, stating that they are determining the right timing for the move. While Musk…
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…
Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the US, has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the tech giant has a monopoly over the digital ad market. The lawsuit was filed in a New York federal court, and Gannett is seeking unspecified damages, arguing that Google and its parent company, Alphabet, control the buying and…
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…
Reddit is facing a potential data leak as hackers from the BlackCat ransomware gang threaten to release 80 gigabytes of confidential data stolen during a February breach, with demands for payment and withdrawal of a controversial pricing policy. The hackers claim to have demanded a $4.5 million payout in April for deleting the data and…
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,…
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is undergoing its largest shakeup in history with the announcement of leadership changes. Daniel Zhang, the current chairman and CEO, will be replaced by Joseph Tsai as chairman and Eddie Wu as CEO, effective from September. Zhang will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of Alibaba’s cloud unit….
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…
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Binance, Mr Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has called Binance Nigeria Limited a scam entity, noting that the cryptocurrency exchange has issued a cease and desist order. In a recent tweet, Mr Zhao said, “Binance have issued cease & desist notice to the scammer entity Binance Nigeria Limited.” He further added…
Nike released a statement in response to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for 25 games of the upcoming season, siding with the high-flying star “on and off the court.” Morant, 23, received the hefty suspension due to brandishing a firearm on social media a second time despite an eight-game punishment after the…
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford is set to become the club’s highest-paid player with a staggering new £375,000-a-week contract. Rashford is expected to commit his future to the Red Devils and put pen to paper on an extension, with boss Erik ten Hag confident the forward is keen to stay. However, it is increasingly unlikely…
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…
At least 12 countries have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows the completion of qualifying fixtures with Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have booked their spots from Group A. The Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 3-2, while Guinea-Bissau won 1-0 at Sao Tome and Principe.Zambia joined South Africa as another COSAFA nation going…
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…
Toyota engineers are working on a unique feature for electric cars – a realistic fake manual transmission. Although a manual transmission on an electric vehicle serves no functional purpose, it is being developed as an add-on for those who enjoy shifting gears in gasoline-powered cars. Toyota, known for its skepticism towards electric vehicles, is planning…
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…
Aliko Dangote, who was previously the richest man in Africa, has been displaced by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, according to the Forbes Billionaire Ranking. Dangote’s net worth has dropped by 20.7% due to the devaluation of the Nigerian currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The devaluation caused the naira to dollar exchange…
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….
BMW recently unveiled an exhibit called “The Electric AI Canvas” at Art Basel. An extension of the “The Ultimate AI Masterpiece,” it marks the first time the virtual work is transformed into a physical art experience. Featuring the BMW i5 as a dynamic canvas for generative art, the exhibition includes works by contemporary artists and…
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…
What can ChatGPT do for you? That seems to be the question that many people are asking themselves as the artificial intelligence chatbot continues to transform modern society. Using AI to complete tasks, whether big or small, is quickly becoming the new normal. There may be some of you who are searching for a job,…
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…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has come under heavy criticisms on social media for cancelling his headline show scheduled for Saturday night at the GelreDome, Arnhem, Netherlands, after fans already filled the stadium. Fans reportedly filled the 41,000-capacity-seater waiting for hours for the ‘Last Last’ crooner to thrill them…
A global cyberattack orchestrated by Russian cybercriminals has targeted numerous businesses, universities, and government agencies, leading to efforts to assess the extent of the data compromised. While the full scope of the attack remains unknown, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that several federal agencies experienced intrusions, and additional businesses could also…
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…
Reigning champion Max Verstappen continued his dominance of the 2023 Formula 1 season, clinching his fifth pole position of the year during a wet qualifying session Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Dutch driver is attempting to defend a Canadian GP victory for the first time in his career.Nico Hulkenberg…
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….
Facebook-parent Meta has announced its plans to lower the minimum age requirement for its virtual reality headsets, allowing children as young as 10 years old to use the devices. This decision comes despite pressure from lawmakers who have urged the company not to market VR services to younger users. In a blog post, Meta stated…
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…
YouTube has announced that it is relaxing the rules for its partner program, allowing new creators to start earning money from their video-making careers at an earlier stage. Despite this positive change, the situation is not entirely favorable for new content creators.YouTube is a popular platform for video content and has played a significant role…
