Nigerian singer Terry G has accused Billboard of “robbing” him by excluding his songs from its recent Top 50 ‘Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time’ list. While the list was topped by 2Face’s ‘African Queen’ and songs by Timaya, Weird MC, and Olu Maintain, Terry G’s hits like ‘Akpako Master,’ ‘Free Madness,’ and ‘Run Mad’ were…
Singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods. Convicted alongside his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, who received a five-year sentence, Kingston used his celebrity status to obtain high-end items—such as a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade, luxury watches, and…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed she has frozen her eggs to preserve her fertility for the future. In an interview, she expressed regret for not doing it earlier and advised women in their 30s to consider egg freezing, emphasizing the importance of taking control of reproductive options. Savage, who had her…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will be headlining the Afronation Nation Festival in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from November 7–9, 2025, performing alongside artists like Sexy Redd and DJ Maphorisa. The festival will feature other Afrobeats stars such as Shallipopi and Ruger, with fans anticipating her hit songs, including ‘Hot Body’. 2025 has been a…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has called on singers Wizkid and Tiwa Savage to support the campaign for justice for their late colleague, Mohbad, who was inspired by them to pursue music. During an Instagram livestream, Ojo emphasized the need to protect young artists from the challenges faced by legendary musicians like Fela Kuti, King Sunny…
Popular Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia has officially married his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, in a private ceremony held in Abuja. The event was reportedly attended only by close family members. A trending video on social media shows the couple taking photos with their traditional wedding cake. According to reports, 2Face engaged Natasha, who is…
Veteran Nigerian rapper M.I, known as “African Rapper No. 1,” has admired the talent and hard work of young rappers like Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez, Shallipopi, Ladipoe, and Falz, who are currently dominating the hip-hop scene. In an interview with Jay On Air, he stated that he doesn’t feel outdated or intimidated by their success. M.I…
Singer Davido has paid heartfelt tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, calling him a “legend” on his X account. So far, the emotional message, is said to have amassed widespread reactions, including over 1.9 million views and thousands of likes and reposts. In addition, this is one of his rare public comments about…
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has revealed that he was once close to representing Nigeria on Big Brother Africa but was ultimately dropped. According to him, He considers this a blessing, as the same year he was rejected, he was cast in MTV Shuga Naija, which significantly boosted his career. Egbuson further emphasized that missed…
Famous Canadian rapper Drake has expressed his belief that UK rappers are the best in the world, claiming they cannot be defeated in a rap battle. During his performance at the Wireless Festival in London, he praised London rappers as the top lyricists globally and stated that no rapper from anywhere else can out-rap them.…