Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, has described the Afrobeats star as one of the most influential Nigerians under 40, saying his impact extends beyond music into social media, business and popular culture. Asika said Davido’s huge fan base, online presence and strong connection with audiences have made him one of...

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote in promoting the ongoing effort to make Nigerians part owners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through its public offering. Davido shared a video on his official X account on Thursday showing a conversation with Dangote,...

Some artists have hit songs. Some have great albums. A few manage to become part of the soundtrack of an entire generation. Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known as 2Baba, belongs in the last category. At 51, the singer has spent more than two decades building a career that stretches...

EU, Federal Government, others back Abuja showcase of fashion, culture and green enterprise By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja From the catwalk to the circular economy, Nigeria’s fashion industry is preparing to make a statement that goes beyond style. With preparations gathering momentum for the 2026 edition of Nigeria Fashion Week...

Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84, bringing to an end a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Announcing the sad news, Olusoji wrote:...

Barcelona Star Raphinha retains La Liga Player of the Month Award After Goal Rush  Barcelona winger Raphinha has been named La Liga Player of the Month for September, retaining the award after also winning the August edition.  The Brazilian has carried his remarkable club form into the international stage, producing influential performances for Brazil before being released from the squad after sustaining a minor thigh injury.  Raphinha provided the assist for Brazil’s late equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Australia before scoring from the penalty spot in the return meeting, a 4-2 victory for the South Americans.  His second appearance ended at half-time after he felt discomfort in his right thigh. Medical tests subsequently revealed a small muscle oedema, prompting the Brazilian Football Confederation to release him from the squad as a precaution and allow him to return to Barcelona for treatment.  That international spell added another dimension to a start that has already made Raphinha one of the most productive attackers in Europe.  For Barcelona, the winger has scored 12 goals in seven La Liga appearances, putting him at the top of the league’s scoring chart. He also recorded nine goal contributions in four league games during September alone, with seven goals and two assists.  The numbers explain why the monthly award has followed him from August into September, but his Brazil performances have shown that his influence has not been limited to Barcelona.  Raphinha now returns to Catalonia with his second consecutive La Liga Player of the Month award and a growing goal-scoring record behind him, although his immediate priority will be recovering fully from the thigh problem. 

Portugal forward Rafael Leão has been handed Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt following the veteran striker’s departure from the national team camp. Portugal confirmed that Leão will wear the famous number for the team’s next two matches, marking a symbolic moment for the AC Milan forward as he...

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out of Portugal’s national team training camp, promising to reveal the reasons behind his departure at a later date. The Portugal captain announced his decision following a press conference by the national team coach and a direct conversation with Portuguese Football Federation President. Ronaldo, however,...

Lionel Messi is closing in on a free-kick record that has stood for more than two decades, but the ranking he is chasing has thrown up a surprise for football fans: Juninho Pernambucano, widely regarded as one of the greatest free-kick specialists ever, is only fifth. Messi has scored...

Kobbie Mainoo has been voted Manchester United’s Player of the Month for September, adding another individual honour to a career that already includes several big moments in the United shirt. United described him as “the heartbeat of our midfield” when announcing the award. His September numbers tell part of...