AMVCA Announces 2025 Nominees
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced the nominees for the 2025 edition of the annual awards. The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Among the top contenders are: Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way […]
Stormzy To Receive Honorary Degree from Cambridge University
British rapper, Stormzy, has been nominated for an honorary degree by Cambridge University. The institution said he would receive a doctorate in law in recognition of his philanthropic work and impact on education, music, sport and literature. Cambridge University also said the “Stormzy effect” had contributed to an increase in applications to the university from […]
Nigerian Idol Season 10 Returns with Additional Judge Iyanaya
Nigerian Idol will return, marking the 10th year of the music reality show. There have been nine Nigerian Idol winners to date: Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert, Mercy Chinwo, Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace, Kingdom Kroseide, Progress, Victory Gbakara, and Chima Udoye, who was crowned the winner in 2024. This year, IK Osakioduwa returns as the show […]
Mohbad’s brother, Friend Arrested Outside Lagos Court
The younger brother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Adura was said to have been whisked away yesterday alongside his friend, Ibrahim Koleosho, aka King White, shortly after attending a […]
Tyla Artiste of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Awards
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has made history at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards by winning the World Artiste of the Year category. She edged out Nigerian superstars Tems and Burna Boy, as well as Central Cee and YG Marley, to claim the award. The 23-year-old singer, best known for […]
NYSC Member Apologizes for Viral ‘Smelling State’ Comment About Lagos
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a viral video in which she described Lagos as a “smelling state.” In a statement made available on her social media accounts on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her comment may have […]
Stevie Wonder: The Headline Act for Lytham Festival
Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has been announced as the headline act for Lancashire’s Lytham Festival. The veteran music star will perform on July 3, the day after US rock band Kings of Leon open the event. Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, Simple Minds and Texas will also perform at the event on Lytham Green on July […]
Rema Makes History As first African Artiste on Rolling Stone Cover
Nigerian artiste, Rema has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. According to Rolling Stone, Rema, known for breaking boundaries on the global stage, is the Cover Star for April edition of the prestigious magazine. Mavins Records has lauded the feat with a post on its official Instagram page. […]
Gene Hackman’s Will Excludes Children, Leaves $80m Fortune for Late Wife
The will of the late American actor Gene Hackman has been released, but uncertainty lingers over his $80m fortune, as the two-time Academy Award winner left his entire estate to his also late wife of 30 years, Betsy Arakawa. Hackman’s three children with his late ex-wife, Faye Maltese – Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie – have […]
Court Grants P-square’s Ex-manager N50m Bail in alleged theft
Justice Rahman Oshodi of Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja has granted bail to Jude Okoye the former manager of the hip-hop artists of the defunct music group P-square, in an alleged theft of $1 million US dollars 34, 537 pounds. The judge admitted him to bail of N50 million with two sureties in like sum […]