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Full Nominations for the 17th Headies Awards Revealed

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards is set to be one of the most competitive yet, with a star-studded list of nominees across various categories. The Headies Academy has officially released the full nominations, featuring the best of Nigerian and African music. After two years in the United States, the prestigious awards return to Nigeria, and this year’s ceremony is sure to be an exciting celebration of the biggest hits and groundbreaking albums from 2023 to 2024. Among the […]

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OdumoduBlvck, Shallipopi, Ayo Maff, Qing Madi, Nasboi Nominated for Headies Next Rated Prize

The Headies Academy has officially announced the highly anticipated nominations for the 17th edition of the prestigious awards. Among the standout categories is the Next Rated prize, which has been a major highlight of the event in previous years, and this time, it’s packed with talented emerging artists. This year's nominees for the coveted award include OdumoduBlvck, Shallipopi, Ayo Maff, Qing Madi, and Nasboi—all of whom have made significant waves in the Nigerian music scene with massive commercial success over […]

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2Baba Proposes to Girlfriend Natasha Osawaru Just Weeks After Divorce Announcement

In a surprising twist to his personal life, Nigerian music icon, Innocent "2Baba" Idibia, has popped the big question to his girlfriend, Honourable Natasha Osawaru. The proposal, shared widely across social media, shows a joyful 2Baba asking the Edo state lawmaker to marry him in front of their close friends. The moment left Natasha visibly overwhelmed, covering her face before saying "yes" in a heartfelt response. This bold gesture comes just weeks after 2Baba publicly announced his divorce from his […]

February 13, 2025 5

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BBNaija’s Nengi Confirms Pregnancy, Debunks Paternity Rumors

BBNaija star Nengi has finally confirmed the news that’s been buzzing around social media—she’s pregnant! The reality TV star, who has kept her personal life relatively private, took to X (formerly Twitter) on February 11, 2025, to address the growing rumors surrounding the paternity of her unborn child. For days, there had been talk linking Nengi’s pregnancy to Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State. But in a no-holds-barred post, Nengi set the record straight. “I’m not pregnant for any […]

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Ayra Starr Faces Backlash for Promoting Naira Marley Song Amid Controversy

Ayra Starr is facing backlash after promoting a new song by Naira Marley. The Nigerian popstar posted a video vibing to his track, only to delete it shortly after due to the intense criticism she received. Naira Marley's reputation has been heavily tarnished since the tragic death of his former signee, Mohbad, in 2023, with allegations of bullying and cyberstalking circulating on social media. The backlash has been swift, with fans expressing their disappointment, some even calling for Ayra Starr […]

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Rema Announces Release Date for First Single of 2025

After his standout appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards, Rema is kicking off 2025 with a bang! The Nigerian music sensation has just announced the release date for his highly anticipated new single, titled Baby (Is It A Crime). Set to drop on Friday, February 7, 2025, the track samples the iconic Is It A Crime from British band Sade's legendary Promise album. This new single marks Rema's first release of 2025 and follows his appearance at the Grammys, where […]

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The 17th Headies Awards to Hold on April 5, 2025, in Lagos

Exciting news for music fans! The 17th Headies Awards will take place on April 5, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. This date was officially revealed by the Headies Executive Producer, Mr. Ayo Animashaun, during an unveiling event held on Tuesday, January 28. The build-up to the highly anticipated awards ceremony will begin in March 2025, with the grand finale scheduled for April 5th. In a groundbreaking move, the Headies will be hosting two editions in one year, with the 18th edition […]

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Simi Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message to Adekunle Gold: ‘I Love You in All of the Universes’

Nigerian singer Simi has showered her husband, Adekunle Gold, with love on his birthday, celebrating him with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. In her emotional post on January 28, 2025, Simi praised not just her husband's talent, but his incredible character as well. She shared how much she’s come to appreciate him as a person, writing, "Over the past year, I've been very aware of how much I actually like you as a human being... because I realise it's not […]

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2Baba Maintains Divorce Stand, Debunks Instagram Hack Claim

In case you missed it, Nigerian music legend 2Baba made headlines over the weekend, and the drama is far from over. On January 26, 2025, the singer posted a shocking message on Instagram announcing his separation from Annie Idibia after 13 years of marriage and revealing that divorce proceedings had already begun. But just hours later, the post was deleted, and 2Baba followed up with a claim that his Instagram account had been hacked. Fast forward to January 27, and […]

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