WIRELESS FESTIVAL 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT
10-12 JULY 2026FINSBURY PARK, LONDON WIRELESS PRESALE BEGINSTuesday 7th April, 12PM BST TICKETS ON GENERAL SALEWednesday 8th April, 12PM BSTwirelessfestival.co.uk Pepsi MAX presents Wireless has Today announced that Ye will headline all three days of 2026’s edition, taking place on 10-12 July at London’s Finsbury Park. The historic event will mark Ye’s first UK performance in 11 years, and first London headline since his […]
MOBO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH EPIC CEREMONY IN MANCHESTER: WINNERS AND SHOW HIGHLIGHTS OF MOBO AWARDS 2026
Olivia Dean, Jim Legxacy, RAYE and Central Cee are amongst the top winners at the MOBO Awards 2026 tonight. Hosted by Eve and Eddie Kadi, the MOBO Awards 2026 brought the party from Manchester’s Co-op Live to the world with an unparalleled evening of live music with legends, global and homegrown music stars – befitting of a celebration to mark 30 years of the MOBO Organisation. The […]
Simi’s Manager Debunks Viral Divorce Rumour Involving Adekunle Gold
The manager of soulful singer Simi has dismissed reports circulating online that the artiste and her husband, Adekunle Gold, are heading for a divorce, describing the viral claim as false. Simi’s manager, Vincent, said the rumour—which spread widely across social media—was based on a fabricated document that was presented as a divorce petition allegedly filed […]
REGGAE LAND EXPANDS TO THREE DAYS WITH FIRST-EVER FRIDAY SHOW FEATURING BURNA BOY
Following a record-breaking and fastest ever sell-out of its 2026 edition on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026, Reggae Land is matching demand by expanding into a three day festival for the first time, with Friday 31st July just announced and headlined by global superstar Burna Boy, who plays the festival for the first time. Sign up now for Friday […]
BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed how criminal networks are trafficking young west Africans
BBC World Service’s investigative unit, BBC Africa Eye, follows Sierra Leone’s anti-trafficking police unit, as they target criminal gangs trafficking young people across West Africa. The documentary follows a father’s search for his missing children and offers audiences insight into the Sierra Leone Police as they conduct operations against the criminal gangs running these trafficking […]
Manchester United Weigh Carrick, Solskjaer for Interim Job
Manchester United have moved quickly to appoint an interim head coach, with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a straight fight. Both met club bosses at Old Trafford. Carrick impressed, while Solskjaer’s strong fan backing still counts. United want the new coach in place fast to prepare for the Manchester derby. Darren Fletcher has […]
Rema Shines as Nigerian Stars Rule AFRIMA 2026
Nigerian stars ruled the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos, with Rema emerging the night’s biggest winner. The 24-year-old hitmaker swept three major prizes, including Artiste of the Year and Best Male Artiste in Western Africa. Burna Boy claimed Album of the Year, while Yemi Alade won Best Soundtrack for You Are. Rising star […]
FG Releases Super Eagles’ AFCON Bonuses
The Federal Government has released the Super Eagles’ match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, ending days of uncertainty within the camp. Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said players will receive the funds in their domiciliary accounts within 24 hours, noting that foreign currency conversion caused the delay. The development […]
Wizkid Smashes Spotify Record With 10 Billion Streams
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. The landmark achievement further cements his legacy as a global music powerhouse and a trailblazer for African artists worldwide. The Nigerian singer’s catalog, spanning chart-topping albums, international collaborations, and genre-defining hits, has consistently attracted […]
NLC warns against attacks on protest, threatens indefinite strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of alleged plans by political agents to infiltrate and violently disrupt its December 17 National Day of Protest and Mourning. The Congress said the protest is a peaceful response to worsening insecurity and warned that any attack on protesters would amount to terrorism and a declaration of war […]