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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…
Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has addressed the long-standing paternity controversy involving his son, revealing that multiple DNA tests confirmed Davido is not the father of a girl identified as Aanu. Speaking to journalists at his Lagos residence on Wednesday, the billionaire businessman disclosed that DNA tests…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially become a three-time Guinness World Record holder, after confirmation that her September 2025 culinary feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci made the announcement on Tuesday via Instagram, updating her bio to read “Chef X3 Guinness World Record Holder,” and revealing…
Disney’s Zootopia 2 has officially roared into the history books, becoming Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time after amassing a staggering $1.7 billion (£1.3bn) at the global box office. The animated blockbuster has now overtaken Inside Out 2, which previously held the record with $1.69 billion following its 2024 release, cementing Zootopia 2’s place…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly dismissed a renewed paternity claim after a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, took to social media to request a DNA test to establish whether he is her father. The controversy resurfaced on Thursday when Anuoluwapo posted an emotional appeal on Instagram, describing herself as Davido’s “oldest…
