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25 Nov
With his velvety vocals and flattering lyricism, Sadiq Onifade, tends to become lost - and found - in a world of his own.
23 Nov
In an audacious and seismic move that has ricocheted around the music sphere, Coke Studio triumphantly announces the onboarding of a triad of powerhouse artists: Asake, Rema, and Ayra Star. This strategic alliance pledges to supercharge the sonic skyline, pushing the boundaries of musical diversity and reshaping the global sound experiences. Synonymous with melding a…
23 Nov
In a thrilling development for music enthusiasts, Nigerian artist Boi Heartless, also known as Eze Bright Sunday, is set to drop his latest Afrobeat single, "Freaky Freaky," on the 24th of November. The artist, who is making waves in the music scene, is releasing this track under his indie company, Heartless Records, showcasing not only…
22 Nov
The City of Atlanta has proclaimed November 18 as Davido's Day after his massive shut-down of the city during the AWAY festival.
21 Nov
Nigerian musician Davido made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The host introduced Davido on stage while excitedly announcing that Davido will be in Madison Square Garden on April 17th. Davido thrilled the audience with his hit song Unavailable from his Timeless album. The Composers offered live instrumentation in support of Davido…
18 Nov
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 marked a memorable day in the life of Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, better known by the stage name Rema, as he announced himself as a music heavyweight with his landmark sold-out concert, tagged, Ravage Uprising, at the O2 Arena, London.
18 Nov
Across the Christian gospel music scene, many fresh faces have begun to dominate the scene. Born Olumide Oyibokure, Nigerian singer Waju, is a fine addition to this era of Nigerian gospel musicians.
18 Nov
Stretching the legacy of his 2022 classic, My World With U, Nigerian soul-fusion singer Wurld, born Sadiq Onifade, has returned with a stellar extended playlist dubbed, Don’t Get Used To This.
18 Nov
Multimedia entertainment powerhouse, Paramount, and leading youth media brand inspired by music, MTV Base, took the centre stage at the second edition of the African Creative Market (ACM), which held in Lagos.
15 Nov
Richman Bana, also known as Banakeng Bunila Herman, has transcended the boundaries of conventional music performances, leaving an indelible mark on stages like Mbuntu Cocktail Bar Southampton, CRTV Cameroon, Emeli's Smile Sickle Cell Foundation Virtual Show, Wolf Studios, Portsmouth's Fusion RnB Lounge, and the grand O2 Guildhall at the BBAM Festival in Southampton. Celebrating Black…
Mayorkun
14 Nov
Mayorkun is shaking up the music scene once again, crashing the hush of anticipation with his spectacular new single 'Lose Control'. The uber-talented Nigerian musical sensation, infamous for his rhythmic Afrobeat tunes, has just launched a rip-roaring tune at Coke Studio 2023 that's bound to blaze the charts. Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, fondly known in the…
12 Nov
Nigerian artists are exceptional, talented, but how many of them have been nominated and won the grammy award? Their prowess in afrobeat is second to none, so let us look at those nominated, stands a chance to win the Grammy awards. Nigerian musicians, referred to as the hottest, or most trending right now, from the…

Guardian Life

1 hour ago
Saudi Arabian woman Rumy Alqahtani made history as she joined the esteemed lineup of contestants in the 2024 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant. “I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the debut of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the competition," she said. https://www.instagram.com/p/C46cXXjsoOT/?igsh=MXhlOXgxcjZlcWFrYw== Alqahtani is a Bachelor’s degree holder…
4 hours ago
Spotify, a global streaming platform, says Nigeria’s Podcast listenership and gospel music streams have increased from 2022 to 2024 by 482 per cent and 1228 per cent respectively. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said this was in celebration of Easter. Okumu said “the growth…
5 hours ago
Oscar best picture winner "Oppenheimer" was finally released on Friday in Japan, where its subject -- the man who masterminded the creation of the atomic bomb -- is a highly sensitive and emotional topic.
1 day ago
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has debunked a claim credited to her that she was not getting awards because she refused to give in to sexual demands from organisers. “So yall gonna start creating false stories every time you get bored; SMH, stupidity at its peak, very unintelligent write-up," Yemi Alade said in an Instagram reel…
1 day ago
The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.

Music

1 day ago
Singer, Akinsanya Hammed. Aka SpiceBoy, has said his new single song, Grace, is inspired by the challenges he has experienced in life. He told journalist during press conference in lagos. “My life story inspired my song, Grace,” he said in an interview with The Gardian. “The kind of life my parents and I led before…
23 Mar
Barely three weeks ago, Korede Bello returned with a two-track release, one of which was the Minding My Business duet with his former label boss, Don Jazzy.
22 Mar
Popular singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, has agreed to settle the breach of contract suit filed against him at the High Court of Delta State Effurun by the Amaju Pinnick-led Brownhill Investment Company Limited out of court.
22 Mar
Gospel singer, songwriter, and impactful worshipper, Joy Ezeh, has unveiled her latest work, titled 'I am Healed'.
21 Mar
Mdundo, the unrivalled African music streaming and download platform, strides into the new year with an unwavering mission: empowering artists and reshaping the music industry. Anticipating a remarkable payout of $1.2–$1.5 million for the 2023/2024 period, Mdundo continues to propel the financial success of artists, becoming a driving force in the structural and financial evolution of the African music sector.

Film

24 Mar
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. The…
12 Mar
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
11 Mar
From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to a naked John Cena coming to the stage, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday. Here are some of the most memorable things that happened on Tinseltown's glitziest evening: John Cena naked As he readied to introduce the award for best…
11 Mar
Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards, while "Poor Things" -- a female take on the Frankenstein story -- won four. Best picture: "Oppenheimer" Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"…
11 Mar
"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead…