Music
26 Aug 2023
His thick locs dangled across his shoulder as he swayed on stage. Clutching and rocking with the mic stand, his sonorous vocals held the few hundreds gathered in the arena spellbound. It was yet another glaring win for DOTTi the Deity, as he shut down his headline show in Beeriga, Lagos, two months ago.
25 Aug 2023
Reminiscent of early 2000s RnB- sensual, provocatively coy and suave, Danny Brace enjoys a full course meal of passion in his newly released visuals for love serenade - Sabrina. Completely a prisoner to his muse’s whims, Danny Brace is utterly enthralled in this one. Set against a backdrop brimming with colour - this story is…
25 Aug 2023
There is no doubt the Nigeria music industry is way ahead of its African counterparts, and this success is attributed to the plethora of talents across the shores of Nigeria, from Afrobeat's to juju, Fuji all of these have found their homes in Nigeria. The challenge nowadays is usually about the messages in music, and…
23 Aug 2023
In anticipation of his album, "I Told Them All" set to drop this coming Friday, Burna Boy has just released a new song titled "Cheat On Me," and he's not alone in this track – he's joined by the talented artist Dave. In the cool video that goes along with the song, Burna Boy and…
22 Aug 2023
Afrobeat Sensation Burnaboy has revealed his track list, for his anticipated album, "I told them" with British singer, J. Cole, and Seyi vibes to be featured as well. He revealed this along with snippets of the songs on his X" page, which read, "BurnaBoy just revealed the tracklist for his 7th studio album, “I Told…
19 Aug 2023
For the eighth time since its inception in 2011, acclaimed music reality TV show, Nigerian Idol, has ushered another emerging superstar into the Nigerian music scene. After 10 weeks of sonic battles with 10 other contestants, talented maestro, Victory Gbakara, emerged as the winner of this year’s edition of the show. Equipped with a grand…
18 Aug 2023
BurnaBoy becomes the First African artist to have 10 songs surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. This was revealed in a retweet by Burnaboy himself, under the Burnaboy stats, which posted the message, it read; “Alone” of the Black Panther Soundtrack becomes Burna Boy’s 10th song to hit the 100 million milestone on Spotify. “Alone”…
15 Aug 2023
Nigerian superstar WizKid's album, 'Made In Lagos,' is now the best-selling African album in the US. This album has achieved a fantastic milestone by selling 680,000 copies. Not only that, but it's also getting a lot of attention on streaming platforms. People in the USA have streamed it over 1.02 billion times! This exciting news…
15 Aug 2023
Burnaboy has created a division amongst his fanbase, as his recently created poll about which of the songs in his Grammy-winning album is the best. The poll was created for the purpose of knowing which of his song in the album "Twice as Tall" is the best, the songs include; "Way too big, 23, Real…
12 Aug 2023
Fast-rising music act, Kolawole, popularly known as Kayhandsome, has shown readiness to change the music space. Kolawole, born on February 7th, is the eldest among four siblings from Owo local government in Ondo State. Kayhandsome' remarkable journey in the world of music has captivated audiences across genres. His musical odyssey commenced within the realm…
12 Aug 2023
After a momentous breakout during the pandemic, Akande Brett, professionally known as Superboy Cheque, has constantly blazed a trail for Nigerian Hip Hop.
10 Aug 2023
With the aim of delivering the right piece of music for the exact moment in time, and even connecting music lovers with their next favourite artists in the process, Spotify has rolled out DJ, in Beta, to Premium users in Nigeria. This is because the music streaming platform is taking personalization to the next level…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
1 day ago
Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
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A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
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Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
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Isabel Idibia, the daughter of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, known professionally as 2Face, and actress Annie Idibia, has voiced her displeasure over the portrayal of her parents in the popular Netflix series “Young, Famous and African.” “The way my parents were portrayed in Young, Famous and African is so wrong, I don’t like it.…
Music
20 Apr
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
20 Apr
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
20 Apr
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.
12 Apr
The highly anticipated unveiling ceremony of Fortune Kingsley, a.k.a. GyC , to the Bullion Records took place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the South East Asia Restaurant, Ikeja, Lagos. The event unfolded with grandeur and excitement, marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian music industry. Esteemed guests, including international music promoter Alhaji Ademola A.J…
Film
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After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.