Weekend Beats
13 Apr
It was an awe-inspiring spectacle at the historic Old Printing Press in Broad Street, Lagos Island, last Sunday, at the opening preview of Salon Africana’s much-anticipated exhibition, The Fabric of Courage.
13 Apr
Afrobeats stars, Godson Ominibie Epelle, known professionally as 1da Banton, and Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, known as Bella Shmurda, have joined forces to deliver two new singles, Evidence and Holy Man.
13 Apr
The Podium Lekki came alive on Saturday, April 6, with excitement as women from all walks of life, including the crème de la crème of society, gathered for the DANG Women Fest 2024 hosted by the empowering online community, Diary of a Naija Girl .
13 Apr
Known for his outspoken nature, dancehall star and hitmaker, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, well known as Ruger has finally explained why he left his former label, Jonzing World.
13 Apr
Afrobeats artiste, Ariehwe Odafe Isaac, popularly known as 06a, has restated his readiness to shake up the Nigerian music scene.
13 Apr
All roads lead to the prestigious Terra Kulture arena, tomorrow, for the second edition of the comedy show, High Voltage With Doings (HVD) With Emmcee RNB. As part of the event’s rollout, Afrobeats stars such as Ruger, Erigga, and L.A.X have been shortlisted as part of the performers for the night.
13 Apr
Following the boat mishap that claimed the lives of some Nollywood actors including Obumneme John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and three other crew members, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended all movies in riverine areas and boat riding across the country.
13 Apr
Arguably two of Nigerian pop’s leading women, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye), better known by her stage name Simi, and Africa original bad girl, Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage have negotiated the value of dealing with men within the scope of romantic desire in their new collaborative song, Men Are Crazy.
13 Apr
MTV Base has announced the first edition of ‘Club MTV Base’ event series for 2024 in collaboration with Koso, an online gaming platform and Martell, a premium cognac brand.
13 Apr
A talented gospel artiste, Chuks Uche, yesterday, released his new single “Na You,” It is a worship medley, comprising three powerful worship songs infused with pidgin English and Igbo dialect.,
13 Apr
In the intricate tapestry of Nigeria's music landscape, there emerges a luminary whose artistry transcends boundaries and redefines genres. Adukwu Samuel Atadoga, better known by his stage name ajofé, embodies the spirit of innovation
12 Apr
Saturday, April 6th, 2024, marked the soft launch of "My Spectrum Support," a pioneering Nigerian initiative founded by autism parent advocate and educational consultant for special needs. Ehimwenma Bello-Osagie has been at the forefront of raising awareness for children living with the spectrum, particularly focusing on autism / ADHD and neurodivergent children. Interestingly, the launch…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…