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Davido to Mark Birthday with ₦300 Million Donation to Charity

Davido has announced plans to mark his 32nd birthday with a generous ₦300 million donation to support charity organizations focused on victims of drug abuse and orphanages across Nigeria. The music superstar shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), confirming that the donation will be his annual contribution to causes close to his heart. The donation, which is set to be made on November 21, 2024, will be the fourth […]

todayNovember 19, 2024 4

Events

Chidimma Adetshina makes history by finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

In a dramatic and closely contested finale of the Miss Universe 2024 competition, Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina made history by securing the title of first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. The prestigious crown was claimed by Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark, who succeeded Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. The grand event unfolded at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, where 126 contestants from around the globe […]

todayNovember 19, 2024 6

Music

Kizz Daniel announces new EP titled ”Uncle K”, featuring collaborations with Victony, Runtown, Phyno, and Qing Madi.

Kizz Daniel is set to close out the year on a high with the release of his highly anticipated EP Uncle K, scheduled for release on November 29, 2024. The forthcoming project, a 7-track collection, will feature collaborations with some of Afrobeats' biggest stars, including Phyno, Runtown, Victony, and Qing Madi. With Uncle K, Kizz Daniel aims to deliver another hit for the Detty December season. This new EP follows […]

todayNovember 19, 2024 5

Music

Tiwa Savage Calls Out Wizkid Fan for Online Bullying

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has become the latest artist to address a disagreement with a member of Wizkid's fan base. Known as "Wizkid FC," the singer’s dedicated group of fans is well-known for their passionate support of Wizkid, as well as their strong opinions about other artists in the Afrobeats scene. Tiwa Savage is the latest artist to speak out against harassment from Wizkid FC after some fans mocked […]

todayNovember 15, 2024 10

Music

Wizkid Builds Excitement for ‘Morayo’ with New Track ‘Kese’ (Dance)

Global and Nigerian Superstar Wizkid has released ‘’KESE’’ (DANCE). ‘’KESE’’ (Dance) is an energetic Afrobeats track where Wizkid blends English, Pidgin, and Yoruba lyrics over a lively, fast-paced beat. The song, produced by his longtime collaborator P2J, captures the essence of Nigerian pop with its infectious rhythm, pulsating drums, and vibrant shakers, making it a perfect anthem for the dancefloor. ‘’KESE’’ (Dance) follows Wizkid's earlier release ‘’Piece of My Heart’’ […]

todayNovember 15, 2024 6

News

Burna Boy Makes History as the First Nigerian Artist with Two Albums Surpassing 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

In a remarkable achievement, Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artist to have two albums exceed 1 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone was reached after his 2019 album African Giant crossed the 1 billion mark, joining his 2022 release Love, Damini, which has accumulated over 1.3 billion streams. African Giant was released a year after Burna Boy's global breakout, fueled by the viral success of his 2018 single […]

todayNovember 14, 2024 14

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2025 Grammy: Nigeria Leads Nominations for Best African Music Performance Category

Nigerian artists have taken center stage in the nominations for the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy revealed the nominees on Friday, with Nigeria leading the charge. Among the nominated artists are returning stars Burna Boy and Asake. Burna Boy received a nomination for his popular track "Higher," while Asake earned recognition for his collaboration with Wizkid on the song "MMS."Yemi Alade […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 14

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“Did I Flaunt Your Wife?” — Yul Edochie Reacts angrily to Brother’s Advice

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has fired back at his brother Linc Edochie after Linc shared his thoughts on Yul’s frequent public display of his second wife, Judy Austin, on social media. Yul made headlines in April 2022 when he introduced Judy as his second wife, announcing the birth of their first child together. The news was met with backlash, especially from his first wife, May, who later filed for divorce. […]

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Actress Ufuoma McDermott Reveals How Excessive Drug Use Damaged Her Kidney

Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has opened up about the cause of her stage four kidney disease, revealing that it stemmed from long-term misuse of powerful painkillers she took for chronic migraines and headaches. Speaking on a recent episode of the *WithChude* podcast, McDermott explained that her decision to avoid wearing glasses due to concerns about her appearance led to persistent headaches. To cope with the pain, she turned to strong […]

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