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Lagos, Nigeria  —   As love filled the air on Valentine’s Day, so did heartbreak, with Spotify recording a staggering rise in the streaming of heartbreak songs across Nigeria. According to a statement released by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, there has been an unprecedented 626 percent increase in heartbreak song streams…

Abuja, Nigeria –  The mother of music icon Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia has made a public appeal, urging Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru to release her son. In an emotional video that surfaced online Thursday evening, Mrs. Rose Idibia expressed concern over her son’s well-being, stating that he is not in the right frame of mind due…

San Diego, USA   — Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been announced as the latest partner in Major League Soccer (MLS) club, San Diego FC’s ownership group. The club confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, revealing that Tems, through her company The Leading Vibe, will infuse her creative energy…

Benin City, Nigeria  —  Renowned Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has confirmed his relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, just weeks after announcing his separation from actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The singer’s unexpected appearance at the Edo State House of Assembly during a plenary session on Monday sparked speculation among fans and…

Lagos, Nigeria  —  Nigerian street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervention in his ongoing legal troubles in Ogun State. The controversial singer made his plea in a widely circulated video, where he described himself as a “federal government liability” while seeking presidential assistance. Expressing…

Lagos, Nigeria  —  American model India Love has dismissed rumors of a romantic relationship with Nigerian singer Asake, clarifying that their widely circulated images were purely work-related. Speculation about their alleged romance erupted after photos of them together went viral, leading to heated discussions across social media platforms. Many fans assumed they were secretly dating,…

Lagos, Nigeria  —  Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has addressed a comment from a social media user who criticized her for wearing a ring on her “marriage finger” despite being divorced. The comment, posted by a user identified as @OriretanHonour on X, suggested that Akindele’s choice to wear the ring could discourage potential…

Lagos, Nigeria —  Controversial street artist Portable has accused Afrobeat superstar Davido of offering misleading advice and living a “fake life,” stirring fresh controversy in the Nigerian music scene. In a recent video, Portable claimed that during a meeting in Atlanta, Davido advised him against signing a deal with Sony Music, instead recommending Empire Records,…

Lagos, Nigeria —  Nigerian rap icon, Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, widely known as Olamide, has made history by becoming the first African rapper to amass over 1 billion career streams on Spotify. This groundbreaking achievement reflects Olamide’s unique ability to blend Afrobeats with his rap style, alongside a series of successful collaborations. In addition to this…

Renowned Nigerian singer Tiwatope Balogun-Savage, widely known as Tiwa Savage, has suggested that her next album could mark her retirement from music. In an Instagram story posted on Saturday morning, Tiwa shared her feelings of exhaustion, writing, “This might be my last studio album. I am tired, I don try.” However, she did not disclose…

The 6th Asian Film Festival, founded in 2017 by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has officially opened in Abuja, celebrating Asia’s rich cultural diversity and cinematic traditions despite regional tensions. Initially, 14 countries expressed interest in participating, but geopolitical conflicts led to the absence of notable contributors like Lebanon and Syria, both…

Miss Linda Ifeoma Onyelabara, a talented Nigerian singer, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2024 “Good Partners of China and Africa Chinese and English Singing Competition” held in Abuja. Linda clinched the grand prize of ₦500,000 with her captivating performance in Chinese, competing against other skilled participants. Reflecting on her victory, she described…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has agreed to bring Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, Wanni, onto her movie production team. During a conversation with fellow housemates, Wanni expressed admiration for Akindele’s work, stating her desire to be part of a Funke Akindele or Kunle Afolayan production due to the high quality and professionalism…

Afrobeat star, Rema, has made a generous donation of N105 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin, Edo State, during a Sunday service. The donation reflects his deep appreciation for the church’s unwavering support and guidance throughout his journey. The singer allocated N40 million towards the church’s infrastructure, N20 million to support the publication of…

Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and will represent the country at the upcoming global pageant in Mexico. Adetshina, who previously withdrew from Miss South Africa amid allegations of fraud and negative comments from the South African Home Office, was welcomed back into the pageant by the Miss Universe Nigeria organization,…

Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has surpassed Burna Boy to become the artist with the most entries on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. Following the release of his new album, *Lungu Boy*, Asake debuted nine tracks on the chart this week, bringing his total entries to 50. His song “Active,” featuring…

Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has shared his reasons for withdrawing support from the controversial self-proclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan. In the latest episode of the Echoo Room podcast, Ruggedman explained that he distanced himself from VeryDarkMan after the activist began intruding into people’s private lives. According to Ruggedman, VeryDarkMan’s approach to activism…

American actor and rapper Jaden Smith is under scrutiny following allegations of infidelity towards his girlfriend, Sab Zada. The controversy erupted after Smith was photographed in an intimate embrace with Instagram model Khleopatre on a yacht in Ibiza. The images depict Smith, the son of Hollywood star Will Smith, kissing and holding Khleopatre’s waist. This…

Peter Okoye, known as ‘Mr. P’ from the renowned music duo P-Square, has publicly addressed the ongoing feud with his twin brother, Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, accusing him of tarnishing the legacy of the group they built together. The P-Square brothers initially parted ways in 2017 following a disagreement involving their elder brother, Jude Okoye, but…

Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison following a six-month sentence for naira mutilation. Bobrisky regained his freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Monday around 10 a.m. Footage that has since gone viral shows Bobrisky leaving the prison in a luxury car, accompanied by two friends….

Lagos, Nigeria Renowned Nollywood actor and producer Kevin Ikeduba has strongly condemned industry misconduct, stating he would never exchange movie roles for sex. In a recent interview on Hip TV’s “Trending,” Ikeduba adamantly declared that he would rather die than cast unqualified actors in return for sexual favors. During the interview, Ikeduba voiced his frustration…

Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, known by his stage name Asake, has announced plans for a second performance at the prestigious London O2 Arena. The O2 Arena, established in 2007, is the third-largest indoor venue in the UK, following Co-op Live and Manchester Arena. Notably, it was the world’s busiest music arena in 2008. Asake shared…

Talented singer Chima has been crowned the winner of the Season 9 edition of Nigerian Idol. As the winner, Chima received a grand prize package that includes N30 million, a brand new SUV, a music deal, a music video production, and a one-year DStv Explorer premium subscription. Chima’s victory was announced during the show’s finale…

Dele Momodu, a prominent Nigerian journalist and uncle to Sophia Momodu, has shared insights on the court’s stance on the custody battle between singer Davido and his baby mama, Sophia. According to Momodu, the court has opted to refer the case for potential settlement through the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process. In a post on…

The highly anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, is slated to launch in July, according to the show’s organizers. On Sunday, the organizers hinted at the upcoming season via Instagram, revealing that the new season will kick off later this month but withholding the exact start date. “One Sunday in July,…