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The Nigerian film community was plunged into deep mourning on Thursday morning following the death of Ajara Lasisi. Known affectionately by millions of fans as “Aunty Ajara,” the 31-year-old actress succumbed to a severe, liver-related ailment. Her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, officially confirmed the heartbreaking news through a video statement released to the public early…
Five-time Grammy nominee Davido has revealed that one of his biggest recent hits — “With You,” featuring Omah Lay — almost didn’t make the final cut of his fifth studio album, 5IVE. The Afrobeats superstar made the surprising disclosure while speaking at the Grammy Awards ceremony, admitting that the now Grammy-nominated track was initially overlooked…
The 2026 Grammys (the 68th Annual Awards) just wrapped up, and if you missed the broadcast, you actually missed a fairly historic and occasionally bizarre night. But don’t worry, we have compiled the complete list of winners for your pleasure. Category 1 Record Of The Year luther — WINNER Kendrick Lamar With SZA Jack…
The 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, delivered a defining moment for global pop culture, as Latin, hip-hop, and boundary-pushing pop took center stage in one of the most diverse Grammy nights in recent memory. Leading the night was Bad Bunny, who made history by winning Album of the Year with “Debi…
Nigeria ended the Grammys 2026 without a competitive win despite a strong showing from some of its biggest music exports, highlighting both the country’s global relevance and the stiff competition on the world stage. At the 2026 Grammy Awards held on Sunday, Nigerian artistes Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid were all…
The Recording Academy has conferred a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award upon the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. This historic announcement establishes the Afrobeat pioneer as the first African artist to receive this honor. The Academy recognizes his unparalleled contributions to global music, social activism, and the arts. Consequently, Fela joins an elite group of musicians whose work…
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time following the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends in December 2025. In a heartfelt video shared on his official Instagram page on Thursday, the former heavyweight champion mourned Latif Ayodele, popularly known as Latz, and Gami…
Global rap sensation Nicki Minaj has stirred significant social media conversation by showcasing a high-value “Trump Gold Card.” The musician proudly displayed the card, claiming it holds a staggering value of one million dollars. In a viral video, she declared herself the “number one fan” of the United States President. This public endorsement marks…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has expressed relief and gratitude after a protracted copyright dispute involving her YouTube film Where Love Lives was finally resolved in her favour. The actress announced the development in an emotional Instagram post on Monday, thanking her mother, close friends, collaborators, and her loyal online fanbase—fondly called her “cyber…
Nollywood filmmaker and actress Toyin Abraham has hit a historic box office high as her comedy film, Oversabi Aunty, officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark in cinema earnings. The milestone was announced on Monday by FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, via a celebratory post on its official X page. According to FilmOne, Oversabi Aunty grossed…
