•Timaya In a sit-down with Afrobeats Intelligence, Nigerian dancehall star Inetimi Odon, a.k.a. Timaya, shared the story of his rise—from the streets of Port Harcourt to becoming one of Africa’s most recognisable music stars. With a mix of humour and honesty, the singer, who began his solo career in 2005, takes a hard look at […]
•Beyonce Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Eminem were big winners at the 2025 American Music Awards, which were held live in Las Vegas. Eilish won all seven awards she was nominated for. These included Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft, Favourite Touring Artist, Favourite Female Pop Artist, and […]
•Davido, Akpabio and Cubana Chiefpriest Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, also known as Davido yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Abuja. He was joined by nightlife businessman and celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, reports The PUNCH. The visit was shared on Instagr...
•Deyemi Okanlawon Actor Deyemi Okanlawon has spoken on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC)’s recent crackdown over naira abuse in an interview on Nollywood On Radio. He acknowledged the need to respect the naira as a symbol of national pride, drawing a parallel to Nigeria’s broader cultural neglect of maintenance. “Two things, I...
•US actress Elle Fanning (L) and Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard at Cannes Film Festival today Director Joachim Trier found himself crying behind the camera as he shot “Sentimental Value”, his moving new tale about a quietly fractured family that got an extraordinary 19-minute standing ovation today at the end of its premiere at the Cannes [&...
•Actress Grace Bassey Former Nollywood actress, Grace Bassey, previously known as Belinda Effah, has embarked on a new career path by joining the United States Navy, a move that has also earned her U.S. citizenship. The 33-year-old actress took to her social media platforms to share the milestone, posting a photo of herself in Navy […]...
Highly anticipated historical fiction, FESTAC ‘77 has been selected by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) to make an exclusive preview at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in France, offering audiences a first look at the film that revisits Africa’s largest cultural festival. Produced by Adonis Production and distributed by Filmone Entertainment,...
•Wizkid Nigerian music star and Grammy Award winner, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has broken a major record by becoming the first African artiste to cross 20 billion global audio streams across on-demand platforms. The milestone was confirmed earlier this week by global music data tracking group, ChartMasters, after tall...
•Late Joe Don Baker Texas-born actor best known for his roles in three James Bond films, Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89. His family confirmed he passed away on May 7, 2025. The news was made public a week later, reports Express. His obituary read: “As we say goodbye to Joe […]
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in Lagos, Nigeria, last night at an event that attracted a galaxy of stars from across the continent. Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi (The Uprising) won some prizes. Below is the full list of winners at the 2025 AMVCA: Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Seven Doors Lisabi: The […]...

