Month: January 2026

Nigerian superstar Rema recently took a trip down memory lane, visiting the neighbourhood where his story began and openly acknowledging the people who supported him before fame found him. During the visit, the singer shared heartfelt words with residents, explaining that his success was not the result of one big opportunity, but the product of many small kindnesses from those around him while he was growing up. He recalled how

Funke Akindele has further cemented her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars, posting an extraordinary run at the Nigerian box office over the last five years. Industry box office records show that the actress, filmmaker, and producer has generated more than ₦6 billion within this period, driven by a streak of blockbuster films that consistently drew massive local audiences. Her remarkable run took off in 2020 with Omo

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has strongly criticised the growing trend of referring to Afrobeats superstar Wizkid as the “new Fela,” describing it as insulting and historically inaccurate. During a recent Instagram Live session, the Grammy-nominated musician addressed Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, urging them to stop linking the singer to his late father. According to Seun, placing any contemporary artiste in the same bracket

At a time when Nigeria’s music industry is often criticised for glorifying fraud, drug abuse, and other social vices, Nigerian singer Akinbami Ebenezer, popularly known as Ben Akinbami, is taking a different path. Rather than celebrating illicit wealth or crime-driven success, Akinbami is using his music to discourage criminal behaviour and support the efforts of law enforcement agencies across the country. Speaking after a recent performance at the Economic and

Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his status as one of the continent’s most influential global acts. The milestone gives strong evidence of his worldwide appeal, driven by chart-topping hits such as “One Dance” with Drake, which has amassed nearly 4 billion streams, and “Essence” featuring Tems, which has recorded over 334 million streams on the

Popular Nigerian singer Ololade Asake has reportedly reconciled with his father, Fatai Odunsi, months after their relationship became a subject of public controversy. A photo shared online on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, shows the father and son together in a calm setting, suggesting that peace and understanding have been restored following their earlier fallout. Background to the Dispute The reconciliation follows a difficult period earlier in 2025 when Mr. Odunsi