Music
3 Jun 2023
Around 2015, a bright-eyed Nonso Amadi broke into the Afrobeats limelight with a hit song dubbed “Tonight.” It was hot on the heels of his daring debut titled Free.
3 Jun 2023
Fans of popular award-wining Afrobeat star Davido were blown away by the release of his much anticipated 4th album titled "Timeless". However, it is important to give recognition to the producer behind the song with large audience engagement on this album. His name is Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka. Popularly known as Ragee, he is the multi-talented…
2 Jun 2023
Fast-rising musical artiste, Tari Naingba Douglas, who is fondly called T-Bird by his fans, has kept his career moving at a very fast pace after he successfully released his last ep ‘Trapville’. With ‘Trapville’, he was able to prove that he knows his onions and has used that medium to sell his brand to other…
2 Jun 2023
Nigerian music stars, Olamide (Badoo) and Asake have finally released their music collaboration, titled "New Religion" The video snippet was posted on Olamide's Instagram page a few hours ago with the caption, "Only dead fish goes with the flow, new music, new religion" Asake, the "Mr Money" crooner also responded by posting the details of…
31 May 2023
Zinoleesky has generated excitement among fans after teasing a snippet of a new song, coinciding with rumours of a conflict with fellow artist Seyi Vibez. After engaging in a social media exchange, Zinoleesky, the talented artist signed to Marlian Records, has now shared a preview of an upcoming song, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its release.…
30 May 2023
Pop icon Celine Dion has made the difficult decision to cancel all her remaining shows for the 2023-24 period due to her ongoing battle with a rare neurological disorder. The 55-year-old Canadian singer, who previously revealed her diagnosis of Stiff-Person Syndrome, expressed her regret in a tweet, apologizing to her fans for the disappointment caused…
27 May 2023
The year 2013 came with a lot of era-defining hits for Afrobeats. With the Wizkids and Davido debuts, the scene was really more receptive to more niche variants of contemporary Afro pop at the time.
27 May 2023
Several global musical icons began their journey to musical stardom from the church, a veritable ground, where they honed their musical talents. While some of them moved on to make waves in secular music, some stayed on to propagate the gospel with their music, as their talents blossomed.
27 May 2023
Last Wednesday’s death of Rock and Roll legend, Tina Turner has continued to elicit fond memories of the life and times of the music star from global leaders, celebrities, and fans alike.
26 May 2023
The K-pop group aespa made history, when they became the first K-pop group to attend the Cannes Film Festival. The group attended the festival as global ambassadors for the luxury jewelry brand Chopard. aespa members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning all looked stunning on the red carpet. They wore elegant black dresses and jewelry from…
24 May 2023
A pick of the most memorable hits from US pop icon Tina Turner:
20 May 2023
Big Boi Tee, a vocalist, songwriter, and young entertainer, has dropped his debut EP titled ‘Love, Space and Time.’ Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Big Boi Tee expressed joy over the acceptance of his project. With a fast-rising career already being admired by music enthusiasts in Turkey and other parts of Europe, BIG…
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…
1 day ago
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…
1 day ago
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…
1 day ago
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
3 days ago
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’.