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...
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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:...
Afro-urban music artist, Malex Betaboi, has urged Nigerian artists to use their platforms to reflect the struggles of ordinary people and offer messages of hope amid the country’s economic challenges. Betaboi, who spoke to journalists in Jos, said his music was shaped by personal experiences but was also intended...
American jazz legend and Grammy Award-winning singer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70, her manager confirmed on Wednesday. Wilson passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement issued by her manager, Robert Torre. “Cassandra Wilson transitioned peacefully...
Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has revealed how much the Gunners’ 2025/26 Premier League success meant to him, saying he would have chosen seeing Arsenal lift the trophy over winning a Grammy Award. And considering the 22-year wait that preceded Arsenal’s return to the top of English football, the rapper’s choice...
Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, government officials,...
Edo State Government has announced that Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will not be allowed to perform in the state throughout the tenure of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The announcement was made by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, in a video...
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, shared a light-hearted moment with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a visit to the minister’s office, playfully reminding him of the outcome of the Osun State governorship election. The exchange, which has since gone viral...
Big Brother Naija Season 11 took an unexpected turn on Sunday, August 16, 2026, when Neche walked away from the reality show, choosing to end her journey voluntarily rather than wait for eviction. The announcement came shortly after the live eviction show, with Neche, who was serving as the...
Osun election: Davido urges INEC to explain delay as 471 Polling Unit results remain pending on IReV
Osun election: Davido urges INEC to explain delay as 471 Polling Unit results remain pending on IReV
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide an explanation for the delay in uploading the remaining polling unit results from the Osun State governorship election. The singer, who has been actively commenting on the election process,...
Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has advised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to switch to the front camera on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) whenever the rear camera develops a fault during voter accreditation. The singer made the recommendation on Saturday...
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, delivered an electrifying performance at the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Friday, thrilling thousands of fans with a night of music and entertainment. The award-winning singer headlined the “Davido & Friends” concert, one of the major events in the Crystal Palace Bowl Summer Festival series in the United Kingdom. The outdoor show featured an impressive lineup of artistes, including Omah Lay, Black Sherif, Gabzy, T x C, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Ecool, Fola, and Mayorkun, who joined Davido in entertaining the enthusiastic audience. Shortly after the concert, Davido announced plans for another major outing in the UK, revealing that he will embark on a London stadium tour in 2027. The singer shared the announcement on his Instagram Story, confirming two dates for the highly anticipated performances. Ahead of the event, Davido had described the Crystal Palace Bowl concert as his first-ever festival appearance in the United Kingdom and his only outdoor performance in London this summer. Fans turned out in large numbers for the concert, singing along as the Afrobeats star performed several of his biggest hits, capping off another memorable night in his international music career. The announcement of a 2027 London stadium tour further underscores Davido’s growing global appeal and his continued expansion into some of the world’s biggest live music venues.
Nigerian music star Davido has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State amid concerns over possible violence. The award-winning singer made the appeal in a post shared on his official X account on Tuesday, where...
Popular Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred political debate ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election after declaring that anyone supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is “an enemy of progress.” The award-winning singer made the remark in...
Veteran Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, describing their fallout as the collapse of one of the greatest music brands ever produced in Africa. Speaking during an interview with Goldmyne TV on Saturday, the veteran...
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred controversy after declaring that he would seek the intervention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the forthcoming Osun State governorship election is compromised. The award-winning singer made the remarks during a livestream with content creator Carter...
The Ior Gboko Foundation has applauded Nigerian music legend and Benue indigene, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, for taking meaningful steps to support victims of violent attacks in his home state through humanitarian intervention and youth empowerment initiatives. The Foundation particularly commended Tuface’s recent courtesy visit to the...