Davido Gifts Former DMW Signee Mayorkun Brand New Tesla Cybertruck Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his former Davido Music Worldwide DMW signee, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known as Mayorkun, a brand new Tesla Cybertruck. The singer revealed the surprise gift in a post shared on his Instagram Story, where he […]

Portable Says His Music Can Boost Nigerian Boxing Through Entertainment Influence Nigerian singer Portable has claimed that his music is helping to give Nigerian boxing greater visibility, arguing that entertainment can play a role in attracting new fans, sponsors and opportunities for the sport. The controversial artiste said the connection between music and boxing could […]

Oscar-Winning Irish Actress Brenda Fricker Dies At 81 Brenda Fricker, the acclaimed Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her performance in My Left Foot and became a familiar face through roles in films and television, has died at the age of 81. Fricker earned international recognition for portraying Christy Brown’s mother, Bridget, in […]

Jarvis Advises Singles to Prioritise Financial Stability Before Marriage Popular content creator Jarvis has advised singles to consider their financial readiness before getting married, urging couples to focus more on building a stable future rather than spending excessively on wedding celebrations. Jarvis, in a recent statement, cautioned against entering marriage due to societal pressure or […]

Davido Reveals He Spends Up to $300,000 Monthly on Personal Expenses in Nigeria Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his monthly personal expenses in Nigeria range between $200,000 and $300,000, highlighting the scale of his lifestyle and financial commitments. The award-winning singer made the disclosure while discussing his spending habits, […]

Asake Announces “In God We Trust” World Tour, Set to Take Afrobeats Global Again Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake is set to reach another major milestone in his career with the announcement of his upcoming “In God We Trust” World Tour, a global concert series that will take the singer across major cities in Europe and […]

Andy Serkis Defends Lack of Diversity in ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Actor Andy Serkis, best known for portraying Gollum in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, has defended the lack of diversity in the cast of the acclaimed fantasy series. Serkis said the casting decisions reflected the world created by author J.R.R. Tolkien […]

Actor Sir Sam Neill, Star of Jurassic Park and The Piano, Dies Aged 78 Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill, best known for his iconic performances in Jurassic Park, The Piano, and numerous film and television productions spanning more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. Neill died in Sydney on […]

Burna Boy Sets New Spotify Record as Africa’s Most-Streamed Artist With 46.84 Million Monthly Listeners Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has reclaimed his position at the top of Africa’s digital streaming charts after setting a new record for the highest monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify. The milestone […]

BET Awards 2026 Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake Miss Out as Afrobeats Stars Fall Short Despite Strong Nominations Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake were among the major African nominees at the 2026 BET Awards, but none of them secured wins at the ceremony, despite high expectations from fans and strong representation […]

Dame Penelope Keith, Beloved Star of The Good Life, Dies Aged 86 British actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her iconic roles in classic sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86. Her family confirmed that she passed away peacefully at her home in Surrey after […]

Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Begin The latest instalment in Rockstar Games’ blockbuster franchise, Grand Theft Auto VI GTA VI, is shaping up to be the biggest video game launch of the year, with massive global anticipation ahead of its release. Rockstar Games has confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on […]

“I Don’t Envy Married People” Nkechi Blessing Sunday Says Personal Growth Comes First Controversial Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has said she does not envy married couples, stressing that she is focused on personal growth and is not under pressure to get married. The actress made the remarks in a recent interview, where she spoke […]

Tradition Meets Style Ojude Oba 2026 Delivers Unforgettable Moments of Culture, Fashion and Community Spirit The 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival once again transformed Ijebu-Ode into a vibrant showcase of Yoruba heritage, where tradition, fashion, music and community pride converged in a colourful celebration of identity. Held annually in honour of the Awujale […]

Davido Raises Alarm Over Oyo School Abductions During FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert Nigerian music star Davido used the global stage of a FIFA World Cup countdown concert in Los Angeles to draw attention to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, Nigeria, turning the high-profile entertainment event into a moment of protest and advocacy. […]

World Cup to Blend Football and Global Music Stars in Unprecedented Cultural Spectacle The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to go beyond football, with organisers integrating global music stars into opening ceremonies and the final match in a bid to transform the tournament into a worldwide cultural event. FIFA is working with internationally renowned […]

Spotify Removes Tens of Thousands of Fake Podcasts Promoting Illegal Online Pharmacies After Investigation Spotify has removed tens of thousands of fake podcast episodes promoting illegal online pharmacies after a series of investigations and other media organisations exposed widespread abuse of the platform, according to a new report and statements from lawmakers. The takedowns include […]

“Hopefully My Future Husband Will See This” Olivia Rodrigo Reveals the Song She Wants at Her Wedding Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has revealed that she already knows which song she wants played at her future wedding, joking that she hopes her future husband is paying attention. Speaking in an interview with the Grammy-winning singer shared […]

Idris Elba Says James Bond Should Not Become “Woke” Amid Ongoing Casting Debate British actor Idris Elba has said that the James Bond franchise should avoid becoming “woke,” adding that he believes some audiences would not accept a Black male actor playing the iconic spy character. Elba made the remarks during a discussion about long-running […]

Burna Boy Hails Pa Benson Idonije at 90, Says “I’m Forever Indebted to Him Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather, Pa Benson Idonije, describing him as a man he will remain “forever indebted” to. The singer made the remark during a gathering in Lagos where family members, […]

GRAMMY-WINNING DISNEY HITMAKER PEABO BRYSON DIES AT 75 Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson, best known for his unforgettable performances on Disney classics A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast, has died at the age of 75 following complications from a stroke. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully […]

Davido Calls on Entertainers to Speak Up More Over Injustice in Nigeria Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on Nigerian entertainers to become more vocal about injustice and insecurity in the country, saying the industry has not done enough to address national issues affecting citizens. The singer made the statement in […]

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show FIFA has announced that global music icons Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop supergroup BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, marking a historic shift in the tournament’s entertainment tradition. The announcement was made via FIFA’s official Instagram […]

Israel’s contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest has said he was surprised by protests that disrupted his semi-final performance, as the competition continues to be overshadowed by political tensions linked to the war in Gaza. The Israeli entry, Noam Bettan, was performing his song “Michelle” at the semi-final stage in Vienna when a small number […]