Entertainment

  Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging funds allocated by global streaming platforms, claiming that their actions have negatively impacted the quality of Nigerian films.   Speaking in a recent interview, the entertainer alleged that many producers misuse substantial portions of the budgets provided for movie production, diverting the funds…

  Afrobeats star, Rotimi, has revealed why he left American rapper, 50 Cent’s record label, G-Unit.   Rotimi disclosed that he exited the label because the boss didn’t understand his style of music.   According to him, afrobeats wasn’t mainstream in the Western world at the time he was signed to G-Unit.   Speaking in…

  Canadian rapper Drake has filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of orchestrating a scheme to artificially inflate the streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, ‘Not Like Us’, while suppressing his own music.   In a petition submitted to the New York Supreme Court on Monday, lawyers for Drake’s company,…

 Afrobeats artist Davidohas claimed that he is facing threats of having his show canceled following his criticism of the Nigerian economy on an American podcast. Davido had expressed his concerns about the state of the economy in Nigeria during an appearance on the ‘Big Homies House’ podcast, advising US citizens against relocating to Africa, especially…

The singer Beyoncé has been recognized as the greatest popstar of the 21st century by Billboard, a prestigious music publication. This acknowledgment places her at the top spot among some of the biggest names in the music industry. Taylor Swift, another hugely popular artist, secured the second position in this ranking. Following Beyoncé and Taylor…

  Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that the best doctors in the United States are of Nigerian descent.   He made the claim while highlighting the contributions of Africans to both the professional and creative sectors during the a programme.   Davido pointed out that Africans are some of the brightest brains…

  Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha, has announced her plan to relocate abroad.   She revealed on Monday that she would be moving to the United Kingdom.   On her X handle, she wrote, “Relocating to the UK. So help me God.” In recent years, the number of Nigerian celebrities moving abroad has significantly…

  Famous rapper, Nicki Minaj, has described Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Davido as an incredible melody maker and songwriter.   She made this known while revealing reasons for her recent collaboration with Davido.   Newsmen reports that the songstress had recently collaborated with Davido on her latest project ‘If It’s Okay’. However responding to a curious…

Polygamy best marria Nigerian comedian and actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has claimed that polygamy is the best form of marriage for Africa.   According to him, monogamy isn’t working.   Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Bakassi claimed many are pretending to be happy in monogamous marriages.   He said,…

  Afrobeats singer, Wizkid has broken records as all the songs from his new album, ‘Morayo’ are in the top 17 positions on Apple Music.   This achievement came in less than 10 hours after the release of the album.   The album, which was released today November 22, 2024, is a tribute to his…

  Nigerian afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reflected on his life as he added another year.   The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner turned 32 on Thursday, November 21, and he shared some of his thoughts on his new age with fans on X.   Davido stated that contrary to what many…

The music superstar has announced his plan to donate ₦300 million to a charity organisation for victims of drug abuse and orphanage homes. In a new announcement made on X, Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is ready to kick off his annual donation to charity and orphanage homes. The…

  Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has revealed her next steps, focusing on personal growth and career development.   In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Adetshina revealed she plans to take a break from pageantry to concentrate on her education and burgeoning careers in modeling and acting.   “I…

  American rapper Drake has lost a staggering $355,000 following Jake Paul’s victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson.   The much-anticipated boxing match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, after a year of heated exchanges between the two fighters.   Despite Tyson’s iconic status, it was Paul who triumphed with a unanimous decision,…

  Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook and Meta, has released a special cover of the rap hit “Get Low” to celebrate his wife, Priscilla Chan, on their dating anniversary.   The couple has been together since 2003 and married in 2012, with Zuckerberg deciding to celebrate his dating anniversary with her in a more special…

Famous music executive, Banky W has said that Wizkid started his career as a studio rat.   Banky W stated this while reflecting on Wizkid’s early struggles before fame.   In a viral video on social media, Banky W, who was pivotal in launching Wizkid’s career through his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment, EME, disclosed…

Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan is currently mourning the loss of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who passed away at the age of 81. Kunle Afolayan confirmed the sad news through a post on his Instagram page, where he expressed his grief and gratitude for the life his mother lived. He wrote about her…

  Music executive and politician, Banky W and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child. https://tribuneonlineng.com/banky-w-confirms-arrival-of-second-child/   Banky W announced the baby’s arrival in a video on his Instagram page.   The video captured him cooking and helping around the house to support his wife.   Captioning the video, he wrote, “Supporting…