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Ayra Starr, Davido, Quavo to feature on Angélique Kidjo’s ‘Hope’ album, to be released April 24

Five-time Grammy Award-winning music icon Angélique Kidjo has announced the release of her long-awaited new album, “HOPE,” a project that has been five years in the making. The highly anticipated…

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British rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for killing 20-year-old student in hit-and-run

Ghetts, the British rapper, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the death of a 20-year-old student in a hit-and-run in north-east London. The 41-year-old artist, born Justin…

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Diddy set to be released six weeks early amid appeal of four-year sentence

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be released from federal prison several weeks earlier than expected, even as he presses ahead with an appeal challenging his conviction and four-year sentence.…

L-R: Associate Producer, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Victoria Nkong, Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mohamed Abdelaziz Bouguetaia and the 9th AFRIMA Best African DJ winner, DJ Moh Green, during a meeting with the Algerian Ambassador at his office in Abidjan, recently

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Algeria eyes AFRIMA hosting rights following Côte d’Ivoire’s interest to host

Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music platform…

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Sophia Momodu’s lawyer slams Davido with N1bn lawsuit over cyberbullying allegations

The legal battle between Nigerian music star Davido and lawyer Ebelechukwu Egeonu Enedah took a dramatic turn in February following a tense court hearing in the ongoing custody dispute over…

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US singer D4vd named target in investigation of 14-year-old’s death

A California grand jury has launched an investigation into US singer D4vd after newly unsealed court documents revealed he has been identified as a target in the probe surrounding the…

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I messed up, I allowed ego and inexperience to influence my decisions — Fido apologizes

Fido has publicly apologised after months of controversy and online backlash that followed his sudden rise to fame. The singer, born Awosika Olayemi, shared an emotional message on X on…

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Davido–Sophia custody issue being sorted behind the scenes – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation International, has moved to calm public concerns over the ongoing child custody dispute between Afrobeats star Davido and his cousin, Sophia Momodu. The legal matter…

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10 slangs popularised by Afrobeats artistes and their meanings

Afrobeats isn’t just about catchy beats; it’s also full of slang and phrases that people use every day. From Afropop to street-hop, artists drop words that quickly leave the song…

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Beautiful Nubia accuses Yinka Ayefele, BBO of stealing melodies of his 1997 classic ‘Seven Lifes’

Nigerian folk legend Beautiful Nubia has accused gospel stars Yinka Ayefele and rising singer BBO of lifting the melody of his 1997 classic Seven Lifes without permission. The folk singer,…

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Ayra Starr, Davido, Quavo to feature on Angélique Kidjo’s ‘Hope’ album, to be released April 24

British rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for killing 20-year-old student in hit-and-run

Diddy set to be released six weeks early amid appeal of four-year sentence

Algeria eyes AFRIMA hosting rights following Côte d’Ivoire’s interest to host

Sophia Momodu’s lawyer slams Davido with N1bn lawsuit over cyberbullying allegations

US singer D4vd named target in investigation of 14-year-old’s death

I messed up, I allowed ego and inexperience to influence my decisions — Fido apologizes

Davido–Sophia custody issue being sorted behind the scenes – Dele Momodu

10 slangs popularised by Afrobeats artistes and their meanings

Beautiful Nubia accuses Yinka Ayefele, BBO of stealing melodies of his 1997 classic ‘Seven Lifes’

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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