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Burna Boy's latest Lagos appearance was not on a concert stage. The Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar met United States Consul General Brandon Hudspeth at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos on Friday, October 16, for ta…
The Headies is in the middle of a fresh debate over location after its 18th edition was postponed. The ceremony, themed Africa to the World, was scheduled for October 2026 in Toronto, Canada, but has been moved to April…
For years, the Nollywood box office has followed one rule: if you want a blockbuster, release in December. Filmmakers and distributors relied almost exclusively on the year-end festive window to drive record-breaking the…
The online rivalry between Kenya and South Africa has recently attracted attention across Africa. People from both countries have been sharing memes, jokes, videos, and posts on social media to express national pride and…
A community in Enugu State has reportedly banished a man and his daughter following allegations that he impregnated her. The incident has raised concerns about child protection, traditional justice and the need for a pro…
narrated by one of their sons, who said, "When I think about love, I think about my mommy and daddy," and thanked God for their family. This announcement comes after months of back and forth. In January, Zlatan had dismi…
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has attracted attention on social media after introducing herself without the surname of Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. In a video circulating online, Na…
One Davido shout-out was enough to get Nigerians digging into the archives again. The Afrobeats superstar's appreciation for veteran highlife singer Bright Chimezie and his classic song “Because of English” helped introd…
South African DJ and producer DJ Melzi is taking his sound further around the world, with Dubai next on his schedule after spending nearly a month performing in China. The musician, whose real name is Tumelo Mphai, recen…
If you’ve been keeping an eye on Nigeria’s social media scene, you definitely noticed the buzz. Names like Fireboy, Asake, and the ever-popular NewMusicFriday were all the rage. In a country where pop culture shifts fast…
Friday has brought a fresh wave of Nigerian music, with Fireboy DML, Victony and Blaqbonez giving listeners new songs to add to their weekend playlists. From a new album to an international remix and fresh hip-hop cuts…
Okey Bakassi Debunks Viral Divorce Rumour, Says His Marriage Is Intact A viral story claiming that Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi was heading for a divorce has been dismissed by the entertainer himself, who say…
Nigerian TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis have sparked excitement across social media after announcing that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the pregnancy news on Thursday, October 8, 2026…
Hollywood actor Tobey Maguire has become a talking point after taking an unexpected role at his ex-wife Jennifer Meyer’s wedding to Nigerian music executive Geoffrey “Geoff” Ogunlesi. Rather than simply attending the cer…
Why This Show Matters To Lagos Comedy Fans Lagos comedy fans have been waiting for a big live show, and Bovi Ugboma is finally bringing his world tour home. The show is called Guilty As Charged and it is the grand finale…
Peter Okoye of P-Square has apologised after his comment about Nigerian languages triggered a heated conversation about culture, identity and how celebrities speak about their roots online. The singer, popularly known as…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked conversations on social media after celebrating her 25th birthday in a wheelchair and opening up about months of difficulty walking freely. The actress shared a birthday video…
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has been unveiled as the face of Telecel Ghana’s Project X, a partnership designed to connect the telecommunications brand with young consumers while promoting its digital financial servi…
