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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Nigerian Afrobeat star Asake has proudly purchased a 2025 G-Wagon, marking his first car in the United States. The singer excitedly shared the news with his fans by posting a photo on his Instagram story. Asake's latest achievement quickly went viral on social media, with friends, fans, and well-wishers flooding his posts with congratulations. A video also surfaced on X, showing the "Lungu Boy" hitmaker cruising in his new G-Wagon, […]

Big Brother Naija alumnus Hermes Iyele has announced the heartbreaking news of his mother Isioma's passing. He shared the tragic update on social media, writing, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I’d like to make public the passing of my beloved mum, ISIOMA PHEBIAN IYELE, on the 5th of November 2024. I’m sharing this so I can begin my grieving process and also because I currently lack the […]

After months of speculation online, BBNaija star Angel has confirmed that her relationship with fellow former housemate Soma has ended. During a recent Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter), Angel addressed the breakup and the drama that surrounded it, particularly involving Soma's ex-girlfriend, Hilda. Angel shared, “I’ve slowly detached myself from everything that’s happened. Hilda has every right to be upset, but I’m no longer with that person.” She went […]

Nigerian-American Afrobeats star Davido is facing criticism from fans after proudly announcing his participation in the ongoing US presidential election, with many accusing him of hypocrisy for not showing the same enthusiasm toward Nigeria's elections. On October 5, 2024, Davido took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a picture of himself with an "I voted" sticker, celebrating his first-ever experience casting a ballot in the US election. "I voted for […]

Former Big Brother Naija winner White Money recently took to Instagram Live to update his fans on his music career, which has recently included an 8-state tour across the United States. During the live session, a clip where he shared his thoughts on Shallipopi’s rise to fame quickly went viral. In the video, White Money, whose real name is Hazel Oyeye Onou, discussed Shallipopi's success as a hitmaker. He suggested […]