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Join the #MYNAIJAPAIN challenge and stand a chance to win ₦600,000

We are announcing the launch of the #MyNaijaPain Challenge, a national social media challenge that gives young Nigerians a creative platform to name, confront, and amplify the social and economic…

Burna Boy early catalogue: Judge orders substituted service as Aristokrat Records, Priye Isokrari evade court again

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Burna Boy early catalogue: Judge orders substituted service as Aristokrat Records, Priye Isokrari evade court again

The Lagos court hearing the dispute between 960 Music Group and Aristokrat Records over ownership of Burna Boy’s early music catalogue hit another wall on Monday when the defendant failed…

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Adekunle Gold hints at partnership with The Macallan at exclusive Lagos event

Nigerian superstar, Adekunle Gold, delivered what may have been one of the most captivating performances in history last night as The Macallan launched its Timeless Collection in Lagos. While serenading…

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Music

Fraud allegations, missed court dates, and Warner Music under legal notice: The fight over Burna Boy’s early catalogue heads back to court on Monday

Next Monday, April 20 2026, a Federal High Court in Lagos returns to one of the most consequential music rights cases in African entertainment history. The criminal proceedings concern the…

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Music

Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema nominated for AMAs “Best Afrobeats Artist”

The global rise of Afrobeats continues to take center stage as the American Music Awards (AMAs) unveil an electrifying list of nominees for the Best Afrobeats Artist category. Leading the…

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Music

Fela Kuti and Sade Adu inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

A landmark moment for African music is set to take center stage as Fela Kuti and Sade are honored in the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, announced…

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Music

5 Iconic Sides of Banky W at 45

Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, was born on March 27, 1981, and today marks the 45th birthday of a Music icon and all-around entertainment icon. Over the years,…

The Audacity of the Nigerian Youth: The Gathering is what that looks like in practice

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The Audacity of the Nigerian Youth: The Gathering is what that looks like in practice

There is a particular kind of audacity that young Nigerians have, which is difficult to describe. It is one of those things you cannot explain, but you know it when…

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Events

Women Kreatives Connect 2.0: Joke Silva, Osas Ighodaro, 2,000 others gathered to confront what the creative industry won’t say out loud

Across Nigeria’s creative industry, many young women continue to navigate limited access to opportunities, networks, and the resources required to build sustainable careers. The Women Kreatives Connect Summit 2.0, hosted…

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Stop slapping ‘Rave’ on everything and give us a real community

If I hear the word ‘Rave’ one more time, I might scream. What used to be a subculture for the real ones has been turned into a marketing tag for…

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Join the #MYNAIJAPAIN challenge and stand a chance to win ₦600,000

Burna Boy early catalogue: Judge orders substituted service as Aristokrat Records, Priye Isokrari evade court again

Adekunle Gold hints at partnership with The Macallan at exclusive Lagos event

Fraud allegations, missed court dates, and Warner Music under legal notice: The fight over Burna Boy’s early catalogue heads back to court on Monday

Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema nominated for AMAs “Best Afrobeats Artist”

Fela Kuti and Sade Adu inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

5 Iconic Sides of Banky W at 45

The Audacity of the Nigerian Youth: The Gathering is what that looks like in practice

Women Kreatives Connect 2.0: Joke Silva, Osas Ighodaro, 2,000 others gathered to confront what the creative industry won’t say out loud

Stop slapping ‘Rave’ on everything and give us a real community

18 Nigerian music talents win $2m Berklee scholarships through Tiwa Savage Foundation programme

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

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

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault convictions

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

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