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3 Apr
Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, certified in 2022 by Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world, died on Tuesday at the age of 114, officials and relatives said. "Juan Vicente Perez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years of age," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on social media platform X. Perez…
3 Apr
Controversial rapper Kanye West repeatedly yelled at black employees and praised Adolf Hitler as an "innovator," according to a new lawsuit filed in California on Tuesday. The creative brains behind the Yeezy designer brand, whose music and fashion ventures have made him fabulously wealthy, have repeatedly courted controversy in recent years with racist or antisemitic…
3 Apr
Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage has spoken about not collaborating with female artistes in the industry. The multiple award winning singer has come under heavy criticism in recent times of her not supporting her female counterpart in the industry and always shunning collaborations both nationally and internationally with them. Addressing the situation, she responded to…
3 Apr
Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires in 2024 showcases an array of individuals who have reached the pinnacle of financial success. Here’s a look at the top 10 billionaires and the notable Nigerians who made the list, along with the industries that have produced the most billionaires. Top 10 Billionaires: Bernard Arnault & family -…
2 Apr
The anticipation for Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 9 is heating up, a post by former winner, Phyna Otabor, has cast a shadow over the excitement. She took to social media to voice that she had not received all her prizes and money as promised by the show’s organizers. This statement comes amidst the announcement…
2 Apr
Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumors estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Along with her vast songwriting catalog, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever -- the ongoing Eras Tour has boosted economies and delighted fans around the world. Swift, 34, also has a significant…
2 Apr
Germany has ushered in a groundbreaking change in its drug policy with the legalization of recreational cannabis use. As of April 1, 2024, individuals over the age of 18 are permitted to consume marijuana. The new law aims to decriminalize the use of cannabis and dismantle the black market. Under the new regulations, German residents…
2 Apr
Nigerian music superstar Davido took to his X account to address and debunk circulating rumours about his alleged arrest. The artist, who has been touring Africa, found himself at the center of an April Fools’ prank that claimed he had been detained. “SETTING RECORD STRAIGHT ON FALSE ARREST REPORTS,” the statement began, as Davido expressed…
2 Apr
Fans are reacting to a tweek by Wizkid where he said “Money don't buy love”. “Money don’t buy love” https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1774907703355232454?t=FAMageees9Zav6Egf2GV3g&s=19 The musician recently released a single titled, “One love”, a song inspired by late reggae icon, Bob Marley. Some Netizens believed this is as a result of his latest single, while many others believed he…
2 Apr
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests a surprising trend in popular music: lyrics are becoming simpler, angrier, and more repetitive. Researchers analyzed lyrics from over 12,000 English-language songs released between 1980 and 2020, encompassing genres like rap, pop, rock, R&B, and country. The study revealed a decline in the average number…
1 Apr
Tiwa Savage and Simi, are set to release the long-awaited song, “These men are crazy”. Simi shared the news on her Instagram page last Sunday, alongside photos of the two of them. The song is set to drop this Friday. In her post, Simi exclaimed, “These men are crazy. The rumours are true. Got one…
1 Apr
South African Mc Junior has won the season 4 Big Brother Mzansi, walking away with a grand prize of R2 million. The 25-year-old from Durban won the grand prize after a two-month run in a fierce competition with Makhekhe, his closest rival. Mc Junior was crowned the champion during a two-hour difficult finale, winning by…
Guardian Life
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.…
1 day ago
Megan Thee Stallion forced her cameraman to watch her having sex in a moving car, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles. Emilio Garcia says the incident, which happened on the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza, was part of a campaign of harassment that also included fat-shaming him. "Emilio should never have been put…
Music
3 days ago
Sasi Entertainment has taken a significant step forward by signing the talented artist known as Finess, whose real name is Iseoluwa Friday Aruwayo. This move marks a pivotal moment for both the label and the artist, signaling the beginning of a promising outcome for the Nigerian music space. For years, Sasi Entertainment has been quietly…
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.
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’.