Month: March 2026

Popular Nigerian singer Omah Lay has sparked reactions online after suggesting that he has returned to Christianity following a period in which he explored Islam. The Rivers-born artiste, whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia, shared a post on Snapchat indicating a spiritual shift. In the post, he wrote that he has gone back to reading the Bible after previously reading the Quran. The post quickly generated mixed reactions from

Popular gospel singer and Nollywood soundtrack artiste Onos Nancy Brisibi has passed away at the age of 55. Her family confirmed her death in a statement released on Thursday, revealing that she died on March 23, 2026, after a prolonged illness. According to the family, she will be remembered as a devoted Christian who used her music to inspire and uplift many people. The statement described her as a kind-hearted

Showmax Originals have officially found a new home on DStv Stream following the announcement that the streaming platform will shut down operations. According to MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, the titles that defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream starting April 1, 2026. A dedicated Showmax section will also be created inside the app to feature the platform’s most popular originals and fan-favourite titles. The company

Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr were among the biggest winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards held in Manchester, United Kingdom. Wizkid won the Best African Music Act award, beating fellow Nigerian stars including Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold. Ayra Starr also secured a major international win after claiming the Best International Act award, beating global stars such as Cardi B, Gunna, and Kehlani. British-Nigerian media

Lagos-based TryTaped Recordings Limited is positioning itself as one of the emerging independent studios helping to shape Nigeria’s Afrobeats industry, particularly through its work with rising talents such as Dami Laylo. As Afrobeats continues to expand globally, independent production companies are playing a growing role in developing new artists outside traditional record-label structures. TryTaped has contributed to several emerging projects while building a studio-focused ecosystem that supports long-term artistic growth.

Nollywood blockbuster Behind The Scenes has achieved a major international milestone, emerging as the highest-grossing Nollywood film in the UK and Ireland, with total earnings of £159,000. The film, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, has also enjoyed massive success in Nigeria, where it grossed ₦2.7 billion, making it one of the highest-earning Nollywood movies of all time. The achievement was announced via the distributor’s official Instagram page, where it was described

Nigerian media personality Usman Asahafe has publicly criticized influencer Tacha over her recent statement on religious hypocrisy. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Usman accused Tacha of indirectly targeting a specific group while attempting to appear neutral by including multiple religions in her remarks. According to him, her reference to both Christianity and Islam was a strategy to mask what he believes was a subtle jab aimed at certain