ENTERTAINMENT
Tems To Feature FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi (a.k.a Tems), is set to headline the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13. Tems will be joined on stage by Colombian hitmaker J Balvin and American pop star Doja Cat, creating an international lineup for the historic event. According to a statement by Global...
I’d Be A Preacher If I Didn’t Choose Music — Bella Shmurda
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Bella Shmurda has opened up about what his career path might have been had he not become a musician. The ‘Triumphant’ singer revealed that he believes his true calling is tied to spirituality and inspiring others. In a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast hosted by Joey Akan, Shmurda shared his thoughts on purpose and the...
Highlife Legend, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, Dies At 95
Renowned Highlife icon and cultural ambassador, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has passed away at the age of 95. The legendary musician, best known for his signature song Gwo Gwo Gwo Gwo, died on Friday night at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a prolonged illness. His eldest son, Mr. Emma Ejeagha, confirmed the sad news in a...
Nasboi Launches 36-Day Kneeling Tour To Obtain Verse From Davido
Popular Nigerian comedian-turned-singer Nasboi has kicked off a unique 36-day kneeling tour across Nigeria in a heartfelt campaign to get a collaboration verse from superstar singer Davido. The nationwide tour, which began on Wednesday, is Nasboi’s creative plea after several failed attempts to catch Davido’s attention. He revealed that for the past five years, he has been mimicking Davido in...
Ayra Starr Sets Record As First Nigerian Female Artist To Reach 1bn YouTube Views
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artiste to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. The 23-year-old singer has now overtaken Yemi Alade’s record of 805 million views, making her the most viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on the platform, according to DAILY POST. Leading the numbers is her Grammy-nominated hit single "Rush," which has amassed over...
French Court Set To Deliver Verdict In Kim Kardashian Robbery Case
A French court is to give a verdict on Friday in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian of some $10 million worth of jewellery in Paris. Nine men and one woman have been standing trial since April, with prosecutors seeking the toughest jail terms of 10 years for the four men accused of...
Nollywood Mourns As Junior Pope’s Father, Luke Odonwodo Passes Away
The Nigerian film industry is once again in mourning following the death of Luke Odonwodo, father of the late actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The sad news was announced on Wednesday by Junior Pope’s widow, Jennifer Odonwodo, in a heartfelt Instagram post. Mr Odonwodo, who passed away in April, was said to be in his 80s....
Jennifer Lopez Sued $300,000 Over Alleged Copyright Infringement On Personal Photos
American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is facing a $300,000 lawsuit after allegedly posting copyrighted photographs from the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on her social media without proper permission, according to Billboard. Lopez made a memorable entrance on January 5, donning a flowing white gown with a white faux fur coat on the red carpet. She later shared five photos...
I Am Igbo By Blood, Davido Responds To Tribal Comments
Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly responded to a controversial social media post targeting his relationship with the Igbo community, firmly stating that he shares Igbo heritage. The post, made by user @Yakbel on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, warned the singer against close ties with Igbos, claiming they would eventually betray him. The post read,...
Nollywood Star Mercy Johnson Dismisses Cancer Rumours, Assures Fans She’s Healthy
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has debunked rumours that she is battling cancer, following speculation sparked by her recent weight loss and a viral video clip from her cooking show, Mercy’s Menu. The rumours began circulating after an old episode resurfaced in which Mercy discussed a past health scare. However, in a video recently shared on social media, the actress clarified...
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