Spotify has unveiled its ‘Global Afrobeats Playlist,’ spotlighting the genre’s meteoric rise as a cultural juggernaut, the streaming platform announced in a statement on Thursday. Afrobeats, born in Nigeria, has transcended clubs to dominate global charts, fashion, and dance, driven by passionate listeners worldwide. The platform reported staggering growth...
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By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) revealed its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, spotlighting Nigerian stars: Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr and Shallipopi, alongside Morocco’s El Grande Toto, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Ghana’s Moliy, Senegal’s Mia Guissé, Tanzania’s Jux, among others. AFRIMA’s PR and Media Relations...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – A riveting thriller, _Butterfly_, which follows a man’s serene retreat in South Korea shattered by a cunning assassin and her shadowy organization, has claimed the number one spot on Nigeria’s Prime Video chart. In second place, _Sin: Blackout_, a compelling crime drama, captivates audiences...
TikTok on Monday unveiled its TikTok for Artistes platform in Nigeria, following its global launch earlier this year. Head of Music Partnerships for the UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa at TikTok, Toyin Mustapha, stated, “TikTok has long been a vibrant hub for music discovery and promotion across Africa.” He...
Kenyan-Nigerian comedy-drama 1 Woman 1 Bra is poised to make its global debut at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6, 2025, at Venice Lido, Italy. Producer Josh Olaoluwa shared the milestone on his verified Instagram account (@josh_olaolu), stating, “It’s official! We’re thrilled...
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the leading organization for professional actors in Nigeria’s film industry, widely known as Nollywood, has formed the AGN Asset Retrieval Committee. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr. Emeka Rollas, the National President of AGN, introduced the three-member committee...
Oluwakayikunmi Ajibade, popularly known as Kayikunmi, a recently evicted housemate from Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10, has shared how his relationship with fellow housemate Isabella shaped his experience in the house. In an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the 25-year-old from Ekiti...
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke has ignited a heated discussion by stating that single mothers are not equipped to raise boys into “proper men” without the guidance of a male figure. In a candid interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, Iyke emphasized the importance of a male presence...
Iconic American R&B and funk group Shalamar is poised to captivate Abuja’s music enthusiasts with a spectacular concert on October 4, celebrating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day weekend. The event, set to take place at the International Conference Centre, promises an unforgettable evening filled with timeless hits, according to the...
It was a dazzling evening of elegance, warmth, and celebration as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hosted its 2025 Patron’s Dinner with the International Jury in Lagos, Nigeria. The gathering brought together policymakers, stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy, music executives, artists, media representatives, and AFRIMA’s international jurors from...
Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, widely recognized as ‘Chief Kanran,’ has passed away, as announced by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on Instagram. According to Oloketuyi, the actor died on Friday morning. Renowned for portraying affluent characters, Chief Kanran began his professional acting career in 1975. He took on the role...
DOSF-UK, a prominent theatre company, is set to premiere ‘Kashimawo,’ a historical drama celebrating Nigerian history, for European and diaspora audiences. Director of DOSF-UK, Chantal Edgar, announced in a Wednesday statement from Lagos that the play draws inspiration from the life of the late Nigerian businessman and politician Moshood...
Stakeholders have called for long-term financing of projects and a shift in the mindset of creative entrepreneurs as essential tools in enabling the creative industry to thrive. The creative industry stakeholders reached this consensus in Lagos on Tuesday at the maiden edition of QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit organised by...
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate Sabrina has exited the reality show due to medical reasons, surprising fellow contestants and viewers alike. The announcement was made on Monday, August 11, 2025. In a farewell message to her fellow housemates, Sabrina said, “I am leaving the house today, I...
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has once again raised the bar for music excellence, receiving an all-time high of 10,717 entries for the 2025 edition of Africa’s Global Music Awards. This development represents a substantial increase from the last edition’s 9,076 entries, with the surge in entries showing AFRIMA’s...
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10) has seen two early departures: Danboskid and Ibifubara. Their exits came after a tense week in the house. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of Danboskid and Ibifubara during Sunday night’s live eviction show. Rooboy Crowned Most InfluentialIn a thrilling twist, Rooboy was...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Popular disc jockey, DJ Cuppy has lamented being single despite her achievements in career and academics. DJ Cuppy, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, took to her social media platforms to express her frustration over not finding a husband. Suitors’ Spelling WoesAccording to DJ Cuppy,...
Nigerian music powerhouses like Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr have been nominated for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The awards ceremony is set for September 7 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, and will air on CBS. Nominations Highlights – Nigerian artists...
MTN Nigeria has introduced an exciting new reality TV show, “Next Afrobeats Star,” aimed at discovering and nurturing musical talent, offering aspiring artists a transformative opportunity to realize their dreams. The announcement was made during a press conference in Lagos on Saturday night. MTN Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – “Fantastic Four: The First Steps” has taken the top spot at the Nigerian box office, raking in N107 million since its release on July 25. Despite facing stiff competition from blockbuster films like “Superman,” “F1,” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the Marvel superhero movie has...