•Davido Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he has stepped away from the high-energy party lifestyle that once defined his early years in the music industry, saying maturity, family life and rest now take precedence. Speaking during an interview on The LongForm Podcast on YouTube, shared yesterday, the si...
•Yeni Kuti Daughter of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Yeni has condemned Nigerian singers who compare themselves to her father, saying it diminishes his legacy. She made the remarks after receiving Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys. In an interview with Arise TV, Yeni Kuti emphasised that Fela’s continued releva...
•Pregnant Veekee James and husband, Femi Atere Nigerian fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, professionally known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. Veekee James shared the cheery news on Instagram, posting a short video showing her and her husband at a brown‑pastel ven...
•Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State The Lagos State government has warned content creators, skit makers and social media influencers against producing or uploading digital content involving children in ways that could harm their dignity, safety and overall well-being. The warning was contained in a statement issued today and shared on ...
•Tyla won the Best African Category South African pop star Laura ‘Tyla’ Seethal, has called for greater African representation at the Grammy Awards following her latest win in the Best African Music Performance category. Tyla won with her single Push 2 Start, marking her second victory in the category after her 2024 triumph with the […]...
•Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Wizkid Nigeria ended the 2026 Grammy Awards without a win despite multiple nominations across major categories. Top Nigerian artistes including Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid, were all nominated but failed to secure an award at the ceremony, reports Guardian Life. The outcome left Nigeria without...
•US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the world premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ “Melania” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, yesterday US President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and top administration officials attended the premiere last night of the first lady’s new movi,e promising a behind-the-scenes glimpse at ...
•Iyanya Afrobeats singer Iyanya has spoken about his difficulty committing to relationships, attributing it to negative past experiences and the demands of his music career. In an interview on the Afropolitan podcast, the 39-year-old revealed that previous relationships left a lasting impact, recalling instances where former partners allegedly...
•Late Fela Kuti Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history as the first African artiste to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death. The Recording Academy announced that the “King of Afrobeat” will be honoured at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking a symbolic reconcilia...
•Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake Popular Nigerian artistes Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been announced as headliners for the 2026 edition of the Afro Nation festival in Portugal. The organisers revealed the lineup in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) today, featuring leading Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and amapiano stars. “PHASE 3 IS HE...
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