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Olamide Jasanya Joins Lolade Nwanze, Tolu Olafimihan, and Abolore Sobayo at Felabration 2025 in the UK

Vincent Afolabi 23 October 2025 0

A special edition of Felabration was held in Hull, United Kingdom, to celebrate the life and legacy of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, bringing together some of Africa’s most creative voices in music, art, media, and fashion. The event, organised by Morpheus Multimedia, owners of The Gidi

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It’s about Representation and Pride – Fagbemi Osinuga speaks on Felabration UK 2025

Lolade Nwanze 18 October 2025 0

After over 16 years working in marketing and experiential events across Africa and now the UK, Fagbemi Osinuga, founder ‘The Gidi Vibes,’ Member of Hull Music Board and Convener, Felabration UK maintains his focus: building bridges between cultures through creativity. Since launching in June 2024, Gidi Vibes has produced concerts, exhibitions, and cultural festivals across

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‘I am pro-women’ — Tiwa Savage denies sabotaging female colleagues

Awwal Owolabi 12 October 2025 0

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has dismissed claims that she deliberately sabotages her female colleagues in the music industry. Speaking on the OffAir Show, Savage addressed long-standing rumours about her strained relationships with fellow artistes Seyi Shay and Victoria Kimani. In 2019, Kimani alleged that the singer “does not like to share the stage with any […]

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Saheed Osupa Grateful After Burna Boy Hails Him as “GOAT Singer”

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2025 0

Nigerian Fuji music legend Saheed Osupa has expressed gratitude to Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy after the Afrofusion artist publicly hailed him as one of the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) singers. The unexpected praise has sparked conversations across Nigeria’s entertainment scene, bridging generational divides between Fuji and Afrobeats fans. The moment unfolded

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BBNaija S10: Zita Sparks Drama After Throwing Indomie at Rooboy

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2025 0

The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 house witnessed another heated confrontation this week after housemate Zita flung a plate of Indomie instant noodles at fellow contestant Rooboy during a late-night argument. The altercation, which unfolded on Wednesday, has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of the season, trending across Nigerian social media

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Kizz Daniel Denies Rumors of Frozen Bank Accounts Amid Concert Dispute

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2025 0

Popular Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, widely known as Kizz Daniel, has debunked circulating rumors that his bank accounts were frozen following an alleged contractual dispute tied to the cancelled Afrobeats Meets Berlin concert. The reports, which spread rapidly across blogs and social media platforms earlier this week, claimed that the “Buga” crooner was

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2Face Idibia at 50: A Tribute

Guest Writer 27 September 2025 0

By Bayo Omisore The 18th day of September every year is a special day for the Nigerian music industry and for Innocent Ujah Idibia known to all and sundry as 2Face, or 2Baba as he was born on this day. It is now 2025 and Mrs. Rosemary Idibia’s baby has just turned 50. Half a […]

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BBNaija’s Vee Sparks Debate with Dating Rules and Pregnancy Fears

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2025 0

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and singer Vee Iye has once again found herself at the center of social media conversations after publicly sharing her personal dating rules and revealing her fears about pregnancy. Her candid disclosures, posted on social media, have sparked wide debate on love, relationships, and women’s anxieties in modern Nigeria. Vee […]

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Adekunle Gold Reveals Pain of Rejection from Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift Album

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2025 0

Nigerian Afropop sensation Adekunle Gold has opened up about one of the most difficult moments in his career being rejected for Beyoncé’s 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift. The revelation, which has triggered conversations among fans and industry watchers, sheds light on the emotional toll behind the glitz of global music opportunities and the […]

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Kanayo O. Kanayo Sparks Nollywood Debate Over YouTube Casting and Decline of Acting Standards

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2025 0

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has ignited a new round of debate in Nigeria’s film industry after publicly criticizing the growing dominance of YouTube-driven producers who, he says, prioritize social media popularity over acting talent. His comments, made in a recent Instagram video, have placed him at the center of conversations about quality, economics, […]

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Spyro Announces Engagement to Partner

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2025 0

Nigerian singer Spyro, best known for his hit track Who’s Your Guy, has announced his engagement to his longtime partner, sending waves of excitement through social media and the entertainment industry. The singer shared the news this week with heartfelt photos, calling his fiancée his “heartthrob” and expressing gratitude for finding love. The announcement quickly […]

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Bolanle Austen-Peters is keynote speaker at 2025 NFVCB Digital Content Regulator Conference

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 20 September 2025 0

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have announced that the internationally acclaimed theatre and film powerhouse, Bolanle Austen-Peters, will deliver the keynote address at the 5th Edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigerian Digital Content Regulatory Conference (PAO NDCRC), scheduled to hold on November 18th and 19th, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan,

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Sarz Announces New Album “Protect Sarz At All Costs”

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2025 0

Nigerian music producer and recording artist Sarz has announced that his new album, Protect Sarz At All Costs, will be released on September 26, 2025, sparking excitement among fans and industry insiders. The project marks Sarz’s long-awaited return with a full-length body of work. Over the past decade, Sarz, born Osabuohien Osaretin, has built a […]

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Afrobeats’ Rising Star Yano Boy Drops Game-Changing Single “Body”

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2025 0

Rising Afrobeats star Yano Boy who is real name is BRUME ORIGBO, is back with “Body”, a single set to dominate 2025. Known for his catchy melodies and infectious energy, Yano Boy delivers a track that’s fresh, vibrant, and impossible to ignore. “Body” blends traditional African percussion with modern electronic beats, creating a rhythm that’s […]

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Chiwetalu Agu Dispels Death Rumours, Assures Fans He Is Alive and Well

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2025 0

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has debunked reports circulating on social media that he had passed away, assuring fans and family members that he is alive, healthy, and not going anywhere soon. The legendary actor, known for his comic delivery and witty proverbs in films, addressed the rumours in a video shared on his Instagram […]

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Tribute to Giorgio Armani: The Maestro of Modern Elegance

Awwal Owolabi 7 September 2025 0

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who redefined modern fashion with his pared-down elegance and quiet authority, has died in Milan at the age of 91. His passing closes an era in which his name became synonymous not only with clothing, but with a lifestyle rooted in restraint, discipline, and international allure. Born in Piacenza in […]

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Naira Marley chases the limelight again with new single titled: Cartoon

Awwal Owolabi 6 September 2025 0

It is true what people say, that when life hits you hard, you become a motivational speaker. Your words begin to carry deep meanings; first for yourself and then others. This is what has happened to Azeez Adeshina Fashola, PKA, Naira Marley of late, tweeting series of motivational messages, since the release of his new […]

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‘My marriage did not last long because it was public’ – Toke Makinwa

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

Toke Makinwa, popular media personality, has revealed the reason her previous marriage did not last long and the public criticism she faced after she got divorced. Toke Makinwa made the revelation in a recent interview with another media personality, Chude Jideonwo, where she discussed the challenges that comes with a ‘public’ marriage. The actress acknowledged […]

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Magistrate Court orders DNA test on late Mohbad’s son

Awwal Owolabi 3 September 2025 0

The magistrate court in Ikorodu has finally ordered that a DNA test be conducted on Liam Aloba, late Mohbad’s son, two years after the artiste’s unfortunate demise. Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga gave the ruling on Tuesday after Joseph Aloba filed an application in request for a paternity test for his deceased son’s only child. Omowunmi Cynthia […]

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Nigeria, Switzerland begin talks on repatriation of Nigerian artefacts

Promise Eze 30 August 2025 0

Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has opened discussions with the Swiss Government on cultural cooperation. The talks also focus on the repatriation of Nigerian artefacts currently in Swiss museums, including monoliths and bronze pieces. During a courtesy visit to the minister in Abuja on Friday, the Swiss Ambassador, Patrick […]

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