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Legendary American singer, songwriter, and balladeer Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75. His family announced that the two-time Grammy Award winner passed away peacefully in Marietta, Georgia, following a recent stroke. Bryson earned global acclaim as one of the definitive voices of contemporary R&B and soul music across a career spanning more…
Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed plans to repurchase his music masters from Sony Music before retiring. The singer disclosed his long-term financial strategy during a recent appearance on The Long Form podcast. Davido emphasized that retaining absolute intellectual property ownership remains the most critical metric of success for modern recording…
Nigerian afro-house musician Niniola Apata has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news through a series of brief, emotional social media posts on May 20. The couple had spent 13 years together before his passing. Known professionally as Niniola, the singer chose not to disclose the cause of…
Nigerian comic and musician Lawal Michael Nasiru, known as Nasboi, has revealed a prolonged battle with depression that lasted throughout last year. The content creator disclosed that he used comedy as a survival mechanism while dealing with severe emotional exhaustion in private. His admission challenges the widely held public assumption that financial success and online…
Organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality television show have announced the commencement of auditions for the programme’s 11th season, releasing registration details and eligibility requirements for prospective housemates across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisers declared, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” confirming that registration will run…
The public breakdown of a prominent television host’s marriage has exposed the fragile underbelly of celebrity culture in Lagos. Frank Edoho, known for hosting major broadcasting franchises, entered a fierce public dispute with his estranged wife, Sandra. The conflict moved from private legal channels to social media, drawing millions of spectators into their domestic affairs….
Genevieve Nnaji has ended an eight-year sabbatical from acting to lead the cast of the BBC thriller series Wahala. The Nollywood veteran last appeared on screen in the 2018 film Lionheart, which she also directed. This new six-part drama is a significant shift for an actress who has spent the last decade carefully managing a…
Adekunle Gold has released Fuji Xtra, a 20-track deluxe edition of his sixth studio album. The project features five new songs, including a first-time collaboration with his former label boss, Olamide. This partnership on the track Formation closes a decade-long gap in their professional history. Gold spent his early career at Olamide’s YBNL Nation before…
FIFA has picked a global cast to launch the 2026 World Cup. Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, leads a group of stars set to perform at the Los Angeles Stadium on 12 June. He joins South African singer Tyla and American rapper Future in a lineup designed to capture a broad, young audience. Pop mainstays…
Asake has reclaimed his crown as the king of Nigerian streaming. His fourth studio album, M$NEY, earned 37.5 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first six days. This feat nudges past the previous weekly record held by Wizkid’s Morayo, which managed 35.8 million plays. The singer achieved this peak a full day before the…
