Grammy-winning artist Wizkid has stirred a wave of speculation among fans following a cryptic message he posted on Instagram. The Nigerian Afrobeat star, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, shared a post expressing a sense of newfound freedom and happiness, writing, “Finally free! Truly blessed. Best day of my life.” Known for keeping his…
Pharrell Williams has made the difficult decision to delay his Something In The Water festival, originally set for October 2023, pushing the event to April 2025. This announcement came just hours after tickets for the Virginia Beach event went on sale to local residents. On September 13, Pharrell took to the festival’s social media platforms…
Pepsi is ramping up its efforts to associate its signature soda with one of America’s favourite takeout meals—pizza. Through a new partnership with DoorDash, the beverage giant is offering consumers the chance to score free pizza from major chains like Little Caesars, Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, and Marco’s Pizza when they order select Pepsi products…
Worldcoin, a lesser-known venture co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is setting its sights on addressing a major concern in the age of artificial intelligence (AI): verifying human identity in the digital world. As AI progresses towards achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), Altman envisions a future where distinguishing between humans and bots online will be crucial….
The recent surge in petrol prices across Nigeria is having a severe impact on low-income earners, as many struggle to cope with soaring transportation costs. The price hike, which has led to petrol selling for between N850 and N1,400 per litre in various parts of the country, has triggered widespread concern among millions of Nigerians,…
Nigerian music heavyweights Iyanya and Tekno have teamed up once again for a new single titled Shagara, rekindling the musical chemistry that fans enjoyed when they were both signed under Made Men Music Group. Produced by the talented Shugavybz, Shagara is a smooth and groovy Afrobeats track that highlights the duo’s undeniable synergy. Iyanya’s soulful…
Veteran music producer ID Cabasa has praised Don Jazzy for his innovative strategy of partnering with content creators, calling it a “genius move” that has significantly boosted his influence in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, ID Cabasa highlighted how Don Jazzy’s decision to feature in skits has strengthened his connection with the content…
Nigerian street pop star, Portable, and his partner, Nollywood actress Ashabi Simple, have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl. The musician shared the joyful news on social media, expressing his gratitude for the new addition to their family. In an emotional post, Portable praised Ashabi for her strength during the delivery, referring to…
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, has opened up about the challenges she faced early in her career, revealing that she used to trade her scripts in exchange for acting roles. The actress shared her story during an interview on Radionow FM, while discussing what motivated her shift from acting to directing. Omoni explained…
Eminem has stirred up fresh controversy by reigniting his feud with Diddy in a newly released remix of “Fuel,” where the rapper appears to suggest Diddy’s involvement in the deaths of Biggie Smalls and 2Pac. On Friday (September 13), the Detroit rap icon dropped the Expanded Mourner’s Edition of his latest album The Death of…
Chinese regulators have imposed a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) and a six-month business suspension on PwC’s auditing arm in mainland China for its role in the financial mismanagement of property giant China Evergrande Group. The fine, announced on Friday, is the largest penalty ever levied against a Big Four accounting firm…
Development economist Mohammed Nezifi has warned that the recent hike in petrol prices in Nigeria may push the government to increase workers’ wages. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, Nezifi cautioned that demands for wage hikes or subsidies could lead to higher fiscal deficits and increased public…
Hyundai and General Motors (GM) have announced a collaborative effort aimed at developing new vehicles, streamlining supply chains, and advancing clean energy technologies. The partnership is designed to reduce costs and accelerate production amid increasing pressure on global automakers to innovate in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery space due to strict emissions regulations worldwide….
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has caused a stir on social media after filing a petition with the Inspector-General of Police, accusing fellow artist Davido of multiple infractions. The petition, which has quickly gained traction online, outlines serious allegations, including a demand for $500,000 in unpaid fees for Dammy Krane’s contribution to Davido’s hit song Pere….
Nigerian singer Victony has expressed deep gratitude to Afrobeats superstar Davido for his steadfast support throughout his career. In a recent interview with HipTv, Victony highlighted Davido’s kindness and encouragement, particularly during challenging times in his life. Victony recounted how Davido extended a helping hand following a serious accident that left him in a difficult…
Afrobeats sensation Oxlade, born Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, has revealed plans for his highly anticipated world tour, starting with North America. The announcement comes ahead of the release of his debut album, Oxlade From Africa, which is set to drop on September 20, 2024. The tour, titled “Oxlade From Africa” (OFA), will kick off on October…
Nigerian rapper Reminisce has released a fiery new single, “Up As Fxck,” featuring the vibrant Bad Boy Timz, ahead of his highly anticipated album SIU GENERIS. The track gives fans a taste of what’s to come from the upcoming project. “Up As Fxck” is packed with high-energy beats, showcasing the impressive chemistry between the two…
American rapper Lil Wayne has opened up about the emotional toll of not being selected as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. In a viral video message on Friday, the New Orleans native expressed his heartbreak, calling the missed opportunity a significant personal setback. Lil Wayne shared that he had hoped to…
American rapper and entrepreneur Sean Combs, known professionally as Diddy, was arrested on Monday night in New York by federal agents. His arrest took place at a Manhattan hotel following a grand jury indictment. Marc Agnifilo, Combs’ lawyer, has criticized the U.S. Attorney’s Office for what he described as an unjust prosecution. Agnifilo emphasized that…
General Mills, the food giant behind popular brands like Cheerios, announced plans to sell its North American yoghurt business to two French dairy companies, Groupe Lactalis and Sodiaal, in a $2.1 billion transaction. The sale includes its U.S. yogurt unit, which will be acquired by Lactalis, while Sodiaal will take over the Canadian operations. The…
Heineken has unveiled its new 45cl bottle, designed to cater to the evolving tastes of Nigeria’s younger generation. The launch took place at a special press conference in Onitsha, where top executives from Nigerian Breweries, key distributors, and trade partners gathered to celebrate this significant addition to the Heineken portfolio. The 45cl bottle, with its…
A High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to temporarily halt its move to terminate a contract related to Nigeria’s transition from analogue to digital television. The directive comes as part of an ongoing legal battle between NBC and six companies involved in the contract. The court, presided over by Justice…
Afrobeats sensation Davido has taken a significant step towards his Grammy ambitions as his song Joy, a collaboration with five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo, was recently featured on Oprah Winfrey’s renowned show. The track was used during the opening and closing remarks of Oprah’s latest episode, sparking widespread excitement on social media. Angelique Kidjo shared…
Controversial Nigerian artist, Portable, has sparked outrage after ordering his men to assault a car dealer over an alleged delay in delivering his new vehicle. In a viral video circulating on social media, the singer expressed frustration, claiming that despite paying for the car two weeks ago, it had yet to be shipped from the…
South African singer Tyla has voiced her opposition to the Western practice of categorizing all African music under the umbrella of Afrobeats. Speaking at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards after winning Best Afrobeats Song, Tyla acknowledged the positive influence Afrobeats has had on promoting African music globally but stressed the need for greater recognition…
Popular Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known by his stage name Basketmouth, has introduced his new partner to the public, two years after his divorce from Elsie Okpocha. The entertainer shared a cozy video with his new lover on Instagram, officially announcing the relationship on Thursday morning. Along with the video, Basketmouth hinted at a…
At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS Arena in New York, Taylor Swift expressed heartfelt gratitude to her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, for his role in her success. While accepting the prestigious Video of the Year award for her hit song Fortnight, a collaboration with Post Malone, Swift praised Kelce…
At its recent iPhone 16 unveiling, Apple introduced a host of new features powered by artificial intelligence but conspicuously avoided using the term “AI” throughout the two-hour event. Instead, CEO Tim Cook and other presenters repeatedly referred to “intelligent” features, marking a strategic choice by the tech giant to distance itself from the AI branding…
Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, is setting out to return the coffee giant to its roots as a welcoming coffeehouse, addressing concerns over the company’s shift toward a more transactional, tech-driven model. In a letter to employees and customers on his second day in office, Niccol outlined his vision to make Starbucks a “community coffeehouse”…
Boeing, the American aerospace giant, has long been a fixture in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), but recent struggles raise the question: does it still deserve its place among the 30 companies representing the cornerstone of the U.S. economy? For the past five years, Boeing’s performance has fallen far short of the standards expected…
Filmone has released the official trailer for its upcoming drama-thriller Farmer’s Bride, featuring Tobi Bakre and Gbubemi Ejeye in leading roles. Set to hit cinemas on September 27th, the film explores themes of love, betrayal, and supernatural vengeance. Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Jack’enneth Opukeme, Farmer’s Bride boasts an ensemble cast including Femi Branch, Mercy…
Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has credited renowned rapper and YBNL boss Olamide as his “godfather” in the music industry. In a recent interview with Echo Room, Portable expressed gratitude for Olamide’s pivotal role in launching his career. Portable recalled the backlash Olamide faced for featuring on the remix of his breakout…
American rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has revealed that his favourite song at the moment is Nigerian singer Tems’ hit track, Me & U. In a recently shared interview clip that went viral on Tuesday, the hip-hop icon disclosed that the song is currently on repeat in his playlist. “My current song on repeat is…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has responded to rumours circulating about her being pregnant for American rapper Future. The speculation arose after she appeared at Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show last December, wearing a form-fitting black dress paired with a purple coat. Many speculated her outfit hinted at a pregnancy….
International music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has opened up about the pressures of fame, describing it as sometimes feeling like “a prison.” In a candid interview with GQ, the 43-year-old Grammy-winning artist shared insights into how she now approaches her music and creative process on her own terms. Beyoncé explained that she has shifted her focus…
The Dangote Refinery has officially started loading Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, onto trucks at its facility, marking a significant moment for the Nigerian oil industry. In a video shared on Sunday via its official X account, the Dangote Group confirmed the event, stating, “HAPPENING NOW: First set of trucks set for…
Former President Donald Trump’s social media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, has suffered a significant blow, with its stock value plummeting and erasing approximately $4 billion from his net worth. Shares of Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, fell to their lowest point since the company’s merger and public listing earlier this…
Peter Nygard, the former Canadian fashion mogul, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women. The sentence was handed down on Monday in a Toronto courtroom by Justice Robert Goldstein, who labelled Nygard a “sexual predator.” The 83-year-old Nygard, convicted of four counts of sexual assault last November, was found…
Google’s advertising empire is under intense scrutiny as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and 17 states argue the tech giant has unlawfully dominated the online advertising market. During a trial that kicked off this week in a Virginia federal court, the DOJ claimed Google’s monopolistic practices have stifled competition, harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has sparked debate by attributing the death of legendary Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti to his activism. In a recent interview on the ‘Echoo Room’ podcast with media personality Quincy Jonze, Portable claimed Fela died prematurely because he “did not mind his business.” The singer’s comments, which have been trending on social…
Top Nigerian music sensations Rema, Asake, and Omah Lay are set to headline the 2024 Promise Land Festival in Australia, alongside other international stars. The highly anticipated event will take place from October 4 to 6 at the Gold Coast. Rema is scheduled to perform on October 5, sharing the stage with renowned international artists…
Nigerian Afrobeat stars Davido and Lojay have been named to the 2024 Billboard Honour Roll, making them among the African artists recognized for their chart-topping hits. The Honour Roll, published by Billboard, highlights R&B and Hip-Hop songs that have dominated the charts globally from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Davido and Lojay secured…
Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Neptune, has denied allegations of defrauding singer and former Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon, over unpaid royalties from their collaboration on the “Nobody Icons” remix. Laycon recently took to social media to claim that he had not received any royalties from the song, which was released four years ago. The…
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, currently serving a 23-year prison sentence, has undergone emergency heart surgery after being rushed from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital in New York. The 72-year-old former filmmaker, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault, underwent a pericardiocentesis procedure to drain fluid from his heart and lungs. Weinstein’s attorney, Craig…
As the ongoing battle between DirecTV and Disney threatens to black out ESPN and ABC channels, including tonight’s “Monday Night Football,” DirecTV has taken an unexpected step: paying its customers to subscribe to rival services. In response to the escalating conflict, DirecTV has partnered with competitors Sling and Fubo, offering affected customers credits and discounts…
Discount retailer, Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing financial struggles, becoming the latest casualty of shifting consumer behaviour and rising inflation. As part of the restructuring, private equity firm Nexus Capital Management will acquire most of Big Lots’ stores and operations, allowing the company to continue trading while reorganizing. In a…
The Washington Post is undergoing a significant transformation, starting with a much-needed redesign of its homepage. This move is part of publisher and CEO Will Lewis’s broader effort to improve the paper’s financial outlook, which has seen losses of $50 million this year, down from $77 million last year, but still far from the desired…
Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy, has added another academic achievement to her portfolio by earning a degree from the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE). DJ Cuppy, who made the announcement on social media, disclosed that she had quietly returned to school over the summer, fueled by her enduring love for education….
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has sparked controversy with his recent apology to fellow artist Davido following his release from prison. Krane had previously accused Davido of being involved in his arrest, linking the incident to the death of Tagbo, a former assistant to Davido. After social media influencer VeryDarkMan intervened, Krane was released from custody….
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, Davido, has addressed the criticism surrounding his recent remarks about the failed marriage of his logistics manager, Israel DMW. The singer faced backlash after a viral video showed him making a controversial comment about Israel’s estranged wife, Sheila, while boarding his private jet. In the clip, Davido was heard saying, “The bitch…
