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16 Feb
Netherlands and Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has listed music tracks by the Nigerian trio Omah Lay, Asake, and Rema in his top five songs playlists. Van Dijk disclosed this in a video posted on social media. He also listed tracks by former American rapper Ma$e and the late Notorious B.I.G. among his best tracks.…
10 Feb
There is little you can get on William Onyeabor, Nigeria’s pioneering electronic funk enigma of the 70s and 80s. The music innovator remained a recluse from his 1977 debut, Crashes In Love, till his final album, Anything You Sow, in 1985. 
10 Feb
Nigerian artistes’ outing at the 66th Grammys held on Sunday, February 4, is still a surprise, as their failure to win in any of the categories they were nominated has made many to ask the question: What went wrong?
10 Feb
After two consecutive editions in Atlanta, USA, organisers of The Headies Awards, one of Nigeria’s most coveted prizes in music, the Headies Academy, has announced that the award will return to the country this year
3 Feb
Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US…
3 Feb
Tomorrow, the history of Nigerian music, largely also referred to as Afrobeats, is hoped to be positively altered as several Nigerian superstars compete against global players at the 66th annual Grammys.
3 Feb
Rotimi Akinfenwa a.k.a “Rotimikeys,” is one of Nigeria’s most gifted music producers. He is a songwriter, arranger, music director, sound engineer, sound designer and consultant. As producer, musician and consultant, he has worked with artistes such as Salife Keita, Yemi Alade, Asa, Simi, Omawunmi, Bez, Cobhams, Tosin Martins, Niyola, Waje, Flavour, Nathaniel Bassey, Segun Obe,…
2 Feb
African Music reached an unprecedented height in 2023 with sold out stages, viral tracks, the inauguration performances and of course, the Grammy category.
1 Feb
Rising Nigerian music sensation, Mreal, has spoken of his dream to ignite the country"s music scene with his melodious Afro Beat and Afro pop tunes. Mreal, whose real name is George Gabriel Mgbe, is a songwriter, entertainer and performing artist all rolled into one. Having started his music career at a young age, with style…
27 Jan
It was straight up the jump from NYSC camp. Back in my final semester, I didn’t like anybody touching my playlists; I randomly made mixes that I would use to study.
25 Jan
Nurley Richard, better know as NurlRich, is highlighted in such places as his native country, Grenada, which is in the Caribbean, the cinema, churches, weddings, schools and many more.
25 Jan
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has captured the hearts of music lovers following his verse on Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe who is better known as Kizz Daniel’s Twe Twe remix.

Guardian Life

1 day ago
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has debunked a claim credited to her that she was not getting awards because she refused to give in to sexual demands from organisers. “So yall gonna start creating false stories every time you get bored; SMH, stupidity at its peak, very unintelligent write-up," Yemi Alade said in an Instagram reel…
1 day ago
The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.
1 day ago
American Musician, Taylor Swift, has joined the club of world billionaires, according to Hurun’s world richest people's list. The report revealed that “At 34, Taylor Swift joins the billionaire club with US$1.2 billion, not from typical celebrity side hustles, but uniquely through her music. "Over half her fortune stems from royalties and touring, including US$190…
1 day ago
Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to Hollywood actor and business mogul.
1 day ago
Mumbai has dethroned Beijing as the billionaire capital of Asia, according to the latest global rich list by Hurun Research Institute. The institute revealed that Mumbai now boasts 92 billionaires, surpassing Beijing’s 91, and marking the first time India’s bustling financial hub has secured the top spot in the continent. This rating places Mumbai third…

Music

1 day ago
Singer, Akinsanya Hammed. Aka SpiceBoy, has said his new single song, Grace, is inspired by the challenges he has experienced in life. He told journalist during press conference in lagos. “My life story inspired my song, Grace,” he said in an interview with The Gardian. “The kind of life my parents and I led before…
23 Mar
Barely three weeks ago, Korede Bello returned with a two-track release, one of which was the Minding My Business duet with his former label boss, Don Jazzy.
22 Mar
Popular singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, has agreed to settle the breach of contract suit filed against him at the High Court of Delta State Effurun by the Amaju Pinnick-led Brownhill Investment Company Limited out of court.
22 Mar
Gospel singer, songwriter, and impactful worshipper, Joy Ezeh, has unveiled her latest work, titled 'I am Healed'.
21 Mar
Mdundo, the unrivalled African music streaming and download platform, strides into the new year with an unwavering mission: empowering artists and reshaping the music industry. Anticipating a remarkable payout of $1.2–$1.5 million for the 2023/2024 period, Mdundo continues to propel the financial success of artists, becoming a driving force in the structural and financial evolution of the African music sector.

Film

24 Mar
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. The…
12 Mar
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
11 Mar
From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to a naked John Cena coming to the stage, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday. Here are some of the most memorable things that happened on Tinseltown's glitziest evening: John Cena naked As he readied to introduce the award for best…
11 Mar
Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards, while "Poor Things" -- a female take on the Frankenstein story -- won four. Best picture: "Oppenheimer" Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"…
11 Mar
"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Nolan's masterful drama about the father of the atomic bomb, half of last summer's massive "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, also bagged acting prizes for lead…