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FULL LIST: Sade Adu earns 2nd Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination amidst diverse 2026 nominee class

Helen Folasade Adu, the iconic Nigerian-born British singer known globally as Sade Adu, has once again been nominated for induction into the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This…

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Opinion

Simi, our double standards, and Africa’s toothless cancel culture

In the digital age, the past is never truly buried. The recent firestorm surrounding Nigerian singer Simi’s decade-old tweets has once again ignited a crucial, yet frequently dodged, conversation about…

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BBNaija suffers rare broadcast outage

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Africa’s biggest reality TV show, is currently experiencing a rare technical outage that has left fans across the continent unable to watch the show for some…

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Feature

The craze about Labubu and why everyone is obsessed with the creepy cute monster

A man wrote to Joro Olumofin a few weeks ago to complain about his wife’s obsession with Labubu. He had come to hate the doll so much that he called…

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Music

Remembering OJB Jezreel’s timeless legacy 9 years after his death

Nine years ago, on June 14, 2016, Nigeria lost one of its most brilliant creative souls, Babatunde Okungbowa, affectionately known as OJB Jezreel. A visionary musical architect, his life profoundly…

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Music

Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ Debuts at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 Chart

Wizkid’s latest album, Morayo, has made a strong entry into the global music scene, debuting at No. 98 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart. The news was confirmed by Chart…

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Music

Drake Files Lawsuit Against UMG and Spotify Over Alleged Artificial Inflation of Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has filed legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of conspiring to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us, while…

REVIEW: House of the Dragon II and its first 4 episodes of fire, blood, and betrayal

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REVIEW: House of the Dragon II and its first 4 episodes of fire, blood, and betrayal

From the emotionally charged premiere to the battle in episode four, the early episodes set the stage for a tumultuous season filled with intense drama and complex character dynamics.

Mira Clear evicted as Ric Hassani makes tough decision on Nigerian Idol

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Events

Mira Clear evicted as Ric Hassani makes tough decision on Nigerian Idol

For the last eleven weeks Nigerian Idol Season 9, has had us glued to our TV screens every Sunday night, and the penultimate show on Sunday, July 7, 2024, was…

Flawsome, Òlòturé, and 3 Other Sharon Ooja Movies You Should Stream This Week

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Flawsome, Òlòturé, and 3 Other Sharon Ooja Movies You Should Stream This Week

Over the years, Sharon Ooja has become known for her ‘baby girl’ roles in Nollywood, from Skinny Girls in Transit, where many came to love her for her embodiment of…

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FULL LIST: Sade Adu earns 2nd Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination amidst diverse 2026 nominee class

Simi, our double standards, and Africa’s toothless cancel culture

BBNaija suffers rare broadcast outage

The craze about Labubu and why everyone is obsessed with the creepy cute monster

Remembering OJB Jezreel’s timeless legacy 9 years after his death

Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ Debuts at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 Chart

Drake Files Lawsuit Against UMG and Spotify Over Alleged Artificial Inflation of Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

REVIEW: House of the Dragon II and its first 4 episodes of fire, blood, and betrayal

Mira Clear evicted as Ric Hassani makes tough decision on Nigerian Idol

Flawsome, Òlòturé, and 3 Other Sharon Ooja Movies You Should Stream This Week

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’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

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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