•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...
•Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump Rap icon Nicki Minaj declared today she was Donald Trump’s “number one fan,” adding that “hate” directed at the US president made her support him more. Republican Trump called the provocative singer-songwriter up on stage after she announced her support for so-called “Trump Accounts,” which provide trust funds for...
•Singer Korede Bello Popular singer Korede Bello has shared a reflective message on faith, reaffirming his commitment to Christianity. In a video on Instagram, Bello questioned the focus on Jesus’ crucifixion, stating that as a Christian, Christ’s sacrifice is complete and there’s no need for re-crucifixion. “Does Jesus still belong on the Cro...
•Denrele Edun Nigerian model and socialite, Denrele Edun, has spoken candidly about his sexuality and love life. Featuring in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, the socialite revealed that he has been unlucky with love, stressing that his partners often don’t reciprocate his commitment. “I have not really been lucky with love. People like [&...
The organisers of the 98th Academy Awards today announced the first set of nominations for the 2026 Oscars, with actors Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks unveiling the list. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners are among the early front-runners for major awards. The ceremony will hold on March 15, 2026, [&...
•US YouTuber and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed (C) broadcasts to his followers during an event at the Admiralty Mall in Lagos, yesterday US YouTuber IShowSpeed visited Nigeria’s cultural and economic capital Lagos as part of his African tour yesterday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 5...
•Davido, Anu and Adedeji Adeleke Adedeji Adeleke, father of afrobeats star, Davido, has described paternity claims involving his son as unnecessary and says DNA test results indicate that 12-year-old Anuoluwapo is not the singer’s child. Mr Adeleke, who spoke during a press conference in Lagos today, said while his son cannot take responsibili...
•Daddy Freeze, Fela and Wizkid On Air Personality (OAP) Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has spoken on the heated online debates comparing global Afrobeats sensation Wizkid to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In a recent video broadcast, Daddy Freeze firmly stated that such comparisons are invalid, emphasising that Fela’s...
•Hilda Baci poses with her two Guinness World Record plaques Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci, who had already broken the world record for [&helli...
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