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Nigerian singer Candy Bleakz has revealed that content creator Kolu was arrested in the United Kingdom following an incident at the airport. In a video shared online, the artist explained that Kolu had travelled to the UK under her sponsorship. She said she had warned him about complying with travel conditions, stressing that any violation could have serious consequences for both of them. What reportedly happened According to Candy Bleakz,

Nigerian rapper and activist, Falz, has taken a swipe at the country’s political leadership and religious institutions over worsening insecurity, weak accountability, and what he described as a repetitive cycle of failed governance. Speaking in a recent commentary, Falz expressed frustration over frequent violent attacks across Nigeria, noting that mass killings are often followed by routine official statements without any visible arrests or prosecutions. He questioned the sincerity and effectiveness

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has opened up about the reasons his past relationship didn’t survive, despite his financial success. Speaking during an interview with Jay On-Air TV, the popular actor shared honest reflections on love, money, and the lessons he has learned over time. Timini revealed that he once believed money was the most important factor in sustaining a relationship, but experience has since changed his mindset. While he still

Popular American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed is set to receive a Ghanaian passport following his recent visit to the country, which marked one of the final stops on his widely followed Africa tour. The 21-year-old content creator, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., visited Ghana during his live-streamed journey across 20 African countries. The tour, titled “Speed Does Africa,” officially came to an end on Tuesday. Ghana’s Minister of

For years, live streaming in Nigeria mostly lived on Instagram Live, TikTok, and YouTube. Musicians popped in to promote new releases, influencers chatted briefly with followers, and fans dropped comments before scrolling on. It worked—but it was fast, fleeting, and rarely built for long-term engagement. At the same time, global streaming stars like Kai Cenat dominated timelines, making Twitch feel distant—loud, chaotic, and very “not Nigerian.” That perception is changing

Toyin Makinde, the wife of Nollywood actor Tobi Makinde, has taken to social media to celebrate their one-month wedding anniversary with a heartfelt message. Sharing a collection of throwback and recent photos of the couple, Toyin described her husband as more than just a life partner, calling him her best friend, gist companion, prayer partner, and personal comedian. Expressing gratitude to God for bringing them together, she prayed for their

Nigerian singer Simi has taken to social media to celebrate her husband, Adekunle Gold, as he marks his birthday. Sharing a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, the songstress affectionately referred to him as her “baby, love, husband, impregnator, and man,” while reminding him how deeply loved he is by his family. Alongside the message, Simi also posted an adorable video of their daughter, Deja, reciting a poem for her

Popular American streamer IShowSpeed, born Darren Watkins Jr., has responded to criticism from Nigerian content creators following his controversial visit to the country as part of his “Speed Does Africa” tour. The 21-year-old YouTuber made history during his brief stay in Lagos, becoming the first Black individual creator to surpass 50 million YouTube subscribers. The milestone coincided with his Africa tour, which was designed to highlight the continent’s cultures, people,

By 2026, African streaming has moved far beyond niche gaming communities and casual livestreams. What was once a small, fragmented space has evolved into a serious digital economy powered by creators pulling hundreds of thousands of live viewers and commanding global attention. Over the past two years, the centre of gravity has shifted decisively. While South Africa laid much of the early groundwork, West Africa has emerged as the engine