Kunle Afolayan Responds to Mixed Reviews of Aníkúlápó Season Two
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed mixed reviews of Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre season two, urging critics to watch the entire series before passing judgment. He stressed that he creates films for intellectually inclined audiences, not for mass appeal, and said scholars and deep thinkers have praised the show’s layered storytelling. Afolayan recalled that critics […]
Fathia Williams Mourns Mother After Joyful 55th Birthday Bash
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Fathia Williams has announced the death of her mother, days after celebrating her 55th birthday. The actress shared the heartbreaking news on her verified social media page, explaining that her mother passed away shortly before the birthday celebration in Lagos. Family members chose not to inform her immediately so she could […]
MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy, Hails Tinubu for Reviving Music Industry Framework
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) has announced the receipt of the first tranche of the Copyright Levy under the Copyright Act 2022, amounting to ₦1.205 billion for musical works and sound recordings.The society attributed the release to the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Minister of Finance, the […]
VeryDarkMan, Seun Kuti Storm Fela’s Gravesite with Ram Tribute
Social media activist VeryDarkMan and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti on Thursday paid a dramatic tribute to late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, performing a symbolic ram sacrifice at his gravesite. The duo visited the site to honour Fela’s enduring legacy as a fearless musician and revolutionary activist. Videos from the visit quickly circulated online, showing moments […]
Kai Cenat Returns to Lagos Amid School Project Buzz
American Twitch star Kai Cenat has returned to Lagos, Nigeria, amid renewed attention to his long-promised school project. Cenat first pledged to build a school in Lagos after witnessing overcrowded classrooms during a 2024 visit. The streamer faced months of public pressure over the project’s progress before updating fans during his 2025 Mafiathon livestream. He […]
Yhemo Lee Fires Back at Critic Over Wife’s Perfume Review
Yhemo Lee has stirred online reactions after clashing with Opeyemi Famakin over a review of his wife’s perfume. Famakin criticised the fragrance, questioning its quality and value, which triggered a swift public response from the influencer. Yhemo Lee dismissed the review as unfair and defended his wife’s brand, urging critics to support local entrepreneurs. The […]
Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance Grammy for “Push 2 Start”
South African singer Tyla won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for her hit single Push 2 Start. The win came during the ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, where she beat nominees including Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Eddy Kenzo. This marks her […]
Wizkid and Asake’s REAL, Vol. 1 EP Tops Global Music Charts
Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Asake have taken the global music scene by storm with their joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1, which has debuted strongly across major international charts. The project recorded massive first-week streams, topping Apple Music charts in multiple countries and securing impressive positions on global rankings. Lead tracks from the EP also […]
Apple Music Announces Usimamane as January’s Featured Artist for Rap Life Africa
Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden, will feature Durban-born rapper Usimamane this month, as Ebro and Africa Now Radio host Nandi Madida discuss his latest release, “Racks,” and his latest project G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai. Hailing from Umlazi, Durban, Usimamane has emerged as one of […]
Oxlade says faith, not drugs, fuels his music
Afrobeats singer Oxlade says he does not smoke or use hard drugs, crediting his Christian upbringing. He explained that church music shaped his character and career from childhood. Oxlade grew up in a musically gifted, deeply religious family and served in multiple church choirs. He described gospel music as the foundation of his songwriting. The […]